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DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX521 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DANGER CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVARSEL VARNING VARO! VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM CLASS 3B VISIBLE - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
5 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
and Set Top Box Controller 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 16 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 28 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Settings (Options 106 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 108 Additional Information 109 Troubleshooting 109 Notes About This Recorder 114 Specifications 115 About i.LINK 117 Guide to Parts and Controls 118 Glossary 123 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 124 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
VHS tape with the simple press of a button. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. Control your cable box or satellite receiver - Set top box control - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
the original contents. Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
Edit Dubbing Title Menu for DVD Title List. Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM B "Timer" Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the timer recordings you set. C "Edit" Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press during DVD recording. • The System Menu does not appear when recording on a DVD, or dubbing from VHS tape to a DVD. • You cannot use the DVD or - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
also use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller and set the code number and - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
R L VIDEO OUT ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
output channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow When - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. Note During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
properly. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. to AC outlet AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote If you connect the recorder to a Sony AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier's (receiver's) volume. Set the code number for your AV amplifier (receiver) to control it. TV/DVD·VIDEO switch "/1 Number buttons VOL - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
to control your AV amplifier (receiver) with some or any of the buttons. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! "/1 Number buttons 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
Easy Setup Enter the brand code of your set top box. 10:10 AM OK Cancel If you connect the satellite receiver or cable box to the recorder's antenna input (page 14), select "Ch3" or "Ch4" and press ENTER, then go to step 13. See the instructions supplied with your cable box to confirm the cable - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
satellite receiver window. If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at "Set Top Box Control" in "Features" setup (page 105). Check the connection and place the set top box controller near the cable box/satellite receiver (page 12). ,continued 25 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
the set top box controller. Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press ENTER. 6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
VIDEO jacks at the same time. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DV IN (MONO) to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow z Hints • When - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players ( - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 70) Auto Chapter (page 51) Manual Chapter Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Disc Type DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playback Recording Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that do not contain MP3 tracks or JPEG files, or are not in DVD Video format. • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in a color - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased. RDR-VX521 NO. X Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
the disc tray. All discs Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. DVD : Selects the audio source. VCD : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. DVD VCD Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. DVD . Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly. If - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
set of virtual surround speakers. "Surround2": Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers. "Surround3": Creates three sets All discs *1 FF1 with sound (Scan Audio) is available for DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks. *2 FR2 and DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM VCD * * Playback direction only - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
to the digital jack of the recorder. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set "Digital Out" - "DTS" to "On" of "Audio" in the "Setup" display (page 102 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
only) You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback. z Hint To turn off the Scan Audio function, set "Scan Audio" of "Audio" to "Off" in the "Setup" display (page 104). Note Sound will be interrupted during - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked. Note The recorder will be unlocked when: - you stop timer recording by pressing x. - you insert a tape. 40 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TOP MENU TITLE LIST MENU M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
time code for a playback point. Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM You can have the recorder MARKER SEARCH During playback, press MARKER at a favorite scene. The bookmark is set. To play from bookmarks 1 During playback, press SEARCH. Search 01 02 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
being played, the title is shown in a box. Playing MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
TOP MENU. z Hint When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops. Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD appear in the upper part of the screen. : - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). See the instructions supplied with the - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD You can check disc information, such as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space. DISPLAY TIME/TEXT Press DISPLAY. The information display appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Disc and tape information/date and time m Disc - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
source*2 F Date and time *1 Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 39). *2 Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time. Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
. To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Audio" to "SAP" in the "Setup" display (page 102). Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected. Copy control signals Recordable discs Copy-Free - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
again. To watch another TV program while recording 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV input. 3 Select another channel on the TV. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. z Hints • To play a disc - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
"Off." z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), or DVD-Rs (VR mode) (page 62). DVD Timer Recording +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
05 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- 12 3 4 56 5 Select an item using - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select "Timer," and select "Timer-Standard." Notes • To record a cable or satellite program without using cable box/satellite receiver control, turn - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
. 8 Select "Synchro Recording," and press ENTER. 9 Select "to DVD," and press ENTER. 10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. 11 Set the timer on the instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work (page 99). • After a recording has finished, the recorder - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
settings using the Timer List menu. 4 Select the timer setting you want to change or cancel, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Timer List 10:10 AM No. Media 01 DVD 02 DVD --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- DVD Recording SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you made. The front panel display changes as follows: Channel* LINE1 LINE2 DV * Does not appear when the cable box is connected to the LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks and "Set Top Box Control" is set to - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
DVD Recording 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about the recording mode, see page 48. 5 Select the line input audio. Set "Line Audio Input" of "Audio" to "Stereo" or "Main/Sub" in the " - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
63). - Erasing a title (page 59). - Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs only) (page 59). - Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (DVD+RWs only) (page 60). - Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 61). Notes • Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on the disc (except for - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
repeatedly. Notes • You cannot protect Playlist titles. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc's control information is full, erase unnecessary H PLAY x STOP DVD Editing 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press TITLE LIST. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD-R/DVD-R DL. z Hint You can also rename a disc (page 70). Notes • When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc. • You cannot erase protected :20 Modify Move Add Copy 4 Select the chapter you - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title List (Original)," if necessary. 2 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 3 Select "A-B Erase," and press ENTER. The display for setting "Erase" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
:00:10 T Title No. 01 May/02/2006 08:00 PM End 00:00:10 Point Divide 5 Press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, select "No" and press ENTER, then repeat from step 4. 6 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. The display asks whether to rename the title - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
record or edit. • You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected DVD DVD Editing ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TITLE LIST O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
SYSTEM MENU ./> X PAUSE TITLE LIST M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
DVD Editing 3 Select "Edit," and press ENTER. Edit Title List Timer Create Playlist Edit Playlist Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Start End Make Finish 6 Press ENTER at the end point. "Make" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat step 5 or - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Title List (Original) Title List Timer Press ENTER : Edit Dubbing Title Menu for DVD Title List. Disc Setting 01 Check Erase 00:04:20 Modify Move Add Copy "Check": Allows you to preview a scene. - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
DVD Editing "Move": Allows you to change scene order (page 68). "Add": Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 68). "Copy": Allows you to copy a scene (page 69). To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. z Hint The Resume Play - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
at the end point. "Change" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or of a scene may be different from what you have set. Moving a scene (Move) -RWVR -RVR You can 03 Playlist No.01 Check Erase 00:00:10 Modify Move Add Copy Adding a scene (Add) -RWVR -RVR You can add a - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
DVD Add" is selected. To reset the start or end Copying a scene (Copy) -RWVR -RVR You can copy scene you want to copy, and press ENTER. 3 Select "Copy," and press ENTER. Copy 4 Select a location to copy to using - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
can also format or set protection. DVD SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
Editing To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. z Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 59). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized. Notes • You can label a disc using up to - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
with its safety tab removed, set "VCR Function" - "Auto Play" of "Features" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 105). • If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 73 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
Playback Options REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV > NEXT H PLAY X PAUSE Button Operation (fast reverse/fast forward) • Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode. When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture. • Plays at high speed when briefly - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
00:25 Original Play 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Ch 110 Tue May 02. 2006 10:10 AM A Playing status B Time counter (elapsed time) C Recording mode D Remaining tape length E Channel or input source F Date and time 76 Example: When a tape is in stop mode Clock m Elapsed time m Remaining - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Selecting the Sound During Playback Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting. VCR Playback AUDIO Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback. To listen to On-screen - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time. • This recorder has the copy guard function. Programs that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be correctly recorded on the VCR. To save a recording To prevent accidental - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
while recording Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. z Hints • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons. Enter the channel number, and press SET. • You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. • Tape - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
may take one minute for the remaining tape length to appear. Record 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Ch 110 A Recording status B Time counter C Recording mode D Remaining tape length E Current channel To check the remaining tape length, set "VCR Function" - "Tape Length" of "Features" in the "Setup" display - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
below to set each timer recording items. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. VIDEO SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
for the inserted tape ("VCR Function" "Tape Length" of "Features" in the "Setup" display (page 105)). z Hints • When the start time and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the "Media" setting differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." 4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work. • After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
--- --:-- --:-- ---- --- • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. 5 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. "Edit": Changes the timer setting. Select an item using - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
: Channel* LINE1 LINE2 * Does not appear when the cable box is connected to the LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks and "Set Top Box Control" is set to "On." 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." 5 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause. 86 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
(TAPE y DVD) Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
Dubbing)" on page 89. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the DVD recorder. DVD VIDEO SUBTITLE AUDIO SYSTEM MENU TOP MENU O RETURN H PLAY X PAUSE REC MODE TITLE LIST M/m/ x STOP DVDt 1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its safety tab in place. To select the - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
the contents to a VHS tape all at once. 1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its safety tab in place. To select the recording mode, SP or EP, press REC MODE repeatedly (see page 78). 2 Press DVD and insert a source disc. To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle, press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
go to step 8. 8 Select "Scene Dubbing," and press ENTER. The display for setting a scene appears. "Start" is selected. Scene Dubbing 10:10 AM Scene No.01 Make Finish 10 Press ENTER at the end point. "Make" is selected. To reset the start or end point, select "Start" or "End" and repeat from step - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
Press x STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing. z Hints • The brightness of the playback picture may differ from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. The System Menu appears. 4 Select "Disc Setting," and press ENTER. The "Disc Setting" display appears. Disc Setting Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Disc Name Disc Protect Disc Format - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording. Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) to DV output Digital video camera : Signal - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see "Formatting a new disc" on page 49. 4 Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into your digital video camera. For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Scan Audio DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input : Main 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1 : Stereo 2 Mix "Stereo 1": Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. "Stereo 2": Records - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording. 1 Follow steps 1 to 11 of "Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 94), and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the display. 2 Press - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
Preset," "Clock Set," "Video," "Audio," "Features," "Options," or "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. The selected setup display appears. Example: "Video" setup Video Title List Timer Edit Dubbing TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM : 4:3 Letter Box : On - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
or satellite receiver. • You cannot select "Tuner Preset" when you set "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" to "On" in the "Setup" display. Auto Preset Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Clock Set," and press ENTER. The "Clock Set" setup appears with the following options. Manual Set - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
saving time. Note If "Set Top Box Control" of "Features" is set to "On," the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver changes when the recorder searches for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone. Manual If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
Control You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the recorder to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the setting . 2 Select "On," and press ENTER. 3 Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen. Video 10:10 AM Title LiPstrogresTsVivTeySpcean - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
DVD recorder, and then hold down X PAUSE on the recorder for five seconds or more. Note If you select progressive signals when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off." Audio - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
set to "D-PCM" (page 102). Dolby Surround Normally select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds. Normal Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo. Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
the disc. z Hint Audio selected with the connected equipment is recorded on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode). Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features) The "Features" setup allows you to make set top box control settings or change the tape length, auto play - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
tuner) to a DVD disc. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a VHS tape. Set Top Box Control You can control your cable box/satellite receiver using the supplied set top box controller. See "Step 7: Easy - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
the manufacturer of the cable box or satellite receiver. Off Mode 1 Mode 2 No code is sent when SET is pressed. Normally select this. Sends the channel number you entered. Sends the channel number you entered. Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The "Options" setup - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or "Factory Setting" of "Options" in the "Setup" display. • Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this recorder. • - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 26. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder to progressive - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
to change the audio track for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) during playback, set "Dolby Digital" in "Audio" setup to "D-PCM" (page 102). , When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set "Line Audio Input" in "Audio" setup to "Stereo." DVD Playback The disc does - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
(page 52). , There is no DVD inserted in the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The cable box/satellite receiver was turned off. , The set top box controller was incorrectly connected (page 12). , The settings in "Set Top Box Control" in "Features" setup have been - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
hold control on the TV or monitor. The picture has no sound. , The tape is defective. , Check the audio cord connection. A tape cannot be inserted. , Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. VCR Recording The channel cannot be changed from the one you are recording. , Set the - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
recordable disc or a tape with its safety tab in place inside the recorder. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
. , Some satellite receivers may not support AV mouse. The Set Top Box Control function does not work. , Turn on the recorder. Notes About This Recorder On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [VCR section] Format VHS - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (Approx. 10.6 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
further precautions, see the notes on page 93. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV/D8 dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks. Additional - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Open the cover A "/1 (on/standby) button (23) B Disc tray (35, 49, 94) C A (open/close) - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 49, 94) C DVD button (35, 49) D Number buttons* (21, 36) SET button (21) E CLEAR button (42) F AUDIO button* (36) SUBTITLE button (36) G ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (40, 59) H DISPLAY button (46) TIME/TEXT button (47) I TOP MENU button (35) J M/m/ - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
button (49) eg CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK ERASE buttons (62) eh WIDE MODE button (21) ej ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (96) ek COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3) (26) * CH + and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. 120 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
For VCR functions Slide the cover A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (21) B Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (72) C Number buttons* (21) SET button (21) D CLEAR button (72) E AUDIO button* (77) F DISPLAY button (76) TIME/TEXT button (76) G SYSTEM MENU button (10) H O RETURN button (23) I . PREV (previous)/> NEXT - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
/recording mode • Clock • Channel J (angle) indicator (36) K Disc indicator AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18) B SET TOP - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Copy protection signals (page 49) Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder. Dolby Digital (page 102) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
. Playlist (page 58) Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc space. Progressive format - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
TUR VIE ZAF Language Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver. Cable box brand 3M ABC Accuphase Acorn Action Active Aim - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
0040, 0015 0400 0276 0246 0248, 0019 0649 0153 0764 Cable box brand GC Electronics GE Gemini General Instrument GHZ Gibraltar Global GMI GoldStar Hwalin Hytek IBM IEEC Interbuy IPC Guest Services Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon LG Linsay Macom Maestro Code number 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016, 0040 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 127
0111, 0317 0144, 0023, 0533, 1877, 0877, 0260 0400 Cable box brand Prelude Prism Protelcon Pulsar Quasar Quest R Line RadioShack Rampage Ranger RCA Realistic Seam Sears Sejin Siemens Sigma Signal Signature SkyCable Skygiant SL Marx Sony Code number 0770 0012, 0013, 0059 0786 0000, 0040 0000 0144 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
brand TV COMM TV Guide TV86 Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal US Electronics V2 Verizon Videoway VideoWorks Vidtech Viewmaster Viewstar Vision Visionetics Vortex View WaveMaster Wiso Zenith Zentek Code number 0035, 0019 1476 0063, 0040 0022, 0225 0207, 0153, 0022 0007 0003, 0014 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 129
0724 Panasonic 0247, 0701 Satellite receiver brand Paysat Philips Primestar Proscan QNS RadioShack RCA Samsung Sky Sony Star Choice Star Trak Thomson Tivo Toshiba UEC Uniden Video Cipher II Plus Zenith Code number 0724 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724, 0722, 0749, 1442, 1749, 0856, 0775 0361, 0627, 0869 - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 130
Clock Set settings 99 "Combine Titles" 67 "Command Mode" 27, 108 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 17 Connecting the antenna cable 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 16 "Connections" 105 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 69 Copy protection 49, 123 Copy-Free 49 Copy-Never 49 Copy-Once - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 131
74 Resetting 108 Resume Play 39 Rotate 44 S Safety tab 78 SAP (Second Audio Program) 49, 78 Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 129 "Scan Audio" 39, 104 "Scene Dubbing" 90 Searching for "Chapter" 41 for "Title" 41 for "Track" 41 Time Search 41 Set top box control 12, 24, 105 Set top - Sony RDR-VX521 | Operating Instructions - Page 132
"TV Type" 100 TV/DVD·VIDEO 21 TV/VIDEO 50, 79 U "Unfinalize" 92 Unrecordable pictures 49 V "VCR Function" 105 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 100 VR mode 30 Z ZOOM 36 Zoom 44 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-00989A
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