Sony RDR-VX521 Operating Instructions - Page 105
Format DVD-RW DVD-RWs only, VCR Function, Synchro Recording, Set Top Box Control, Tape Length
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Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only) Selects the recording format for an unused DVDRW, when first inserted. VR Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. VCR Function Press ENTER and select "Tape Length," "Auto Play," or "Auto Repeat." ◆ Tape Length T120 For T-120 or shorter length tapes. T160 For T-160 length tapes. T180 For T-180 or longer length tapes. ◆ Auto Play On Starts playback automatically, when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Off Turns off Auto Play. You need to press H PLAY to start playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. ◆ Auto Repeat On Plays back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically. Off Turns off Auto Repeat. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite 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 Setup" for details. Press ENTER, and select "On" or "Off." On Turns on the cable box/satellite receiver control function. See "Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function" (page 12). Off Turns off the cable box/satellite receiver control function. Select this if you do not want to use the supplied set top box controller. When "Set Top Box Control" is set to "On," you can make the following settings. Note that when you change "Set Top Box Control" to "On" or "Off," all timer recording settings will be canceled. ◆ Brand Code See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 125) for the brand code for your cable box or satellite receiver, and enter the code using the number buttons and ENTER. ◆ Connections Selects the connection you used for your cable box or satellite receiver. When the cable box or satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's LINE IN jacks, select the connection from "Line1" or "Line2." When the cable box or satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's VHF/UHF IN jack, select the output channel, "Ch3" or "Ch4." ◆ Ch. Digit lock Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for your cable box or satellite receiver. Off Lock to 2 digits Select this when your cable box or satellite receiver only accepts a three or more digit channel number. Normally select this. Select this only when your cable box or satellite receiver only accepts a two digit channel number. Settings and Adjustments ,continued 105