Hookups And Settings - Sony RDR-VX521 Service Manual

Sub-menu
The sub-menu appears when you select an item
from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays
options applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Example: The Title List menu
Title List (Original) 10:10 AM
1/4 No. Title Length Edit
01 Ch 23 01:29:03 >
Play
02 Ch 66 00:31:23 >
Title Erase
03 Ch 95 01:59:00 >
Chapter Erase
04 Ch 97 00:58:56 >
Protect
Title Name
T
Ch 23
May/02/2006 A·B Erase
08:00 PM
Divide Title
Options for the selected item
TOOLS
The TOOLS menu appears when you press
TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track,
check the playing and remaining time, or change
audio and repeat settings. The displayed options
differ depending on the media type.
Press M/m to select an option, press </, to
select the desired item, and press ENTER.
Example: When you press TOOLS while a
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.
Title 1/4
T
C Chapter 1/1
Time 00:00:25
Audio ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)
Repeat Off
Remain 00:01:30
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable
box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function
(pages 53 and 83).
To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack
connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
Cable box/
satellite receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT OUT
R L
Audio/video
cord (not supplied)
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
Note
Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions.
Selectable options
Selectable options on the System Menu differ
depending on the media type, disc condition, and
operating status.
Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.
Type Selectable option
+
RW
*1
- RW
VR
*1
- RW
Video
*1 *1
+ R
*1 *1
- R
VR
*1 *1
- R
Video
DVD
RAM
VCD
CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD
*2
*1
Unfinalized disc only
*2
With a disc inserted
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• The TOOLS menu may not appear 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 VIDEO buttons with the
System Menu turned on.
Wall
Antenna cable
(supplied)
ANT IN
TO TV
to antenna input
TV
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
to LINE 1 IN
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VHF/UHF
VIDEO VIDEO
L Y IN
L
R P B
P R
R
OUT
SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL
AUDIO AUDIO
CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
,continued

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be
connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord
(phono plug 3 y phono plug
• Antenna cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Set top box controller (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Step 2: Connecting the
Antenna Cable and Set Top
Box Controller
Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do
not connect the power cord until you reach
"Connecting the Power Cord" on page 20.
If you have
Cable box or satellite receiver with a
video/audio output
Cable box with an antenna output
only
Cable without cable box, or antenna
only (no cable TV)
11 12
B: Cable box with an antenna output only
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable
box or satellite receiver is turned on.
To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to the antenna
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.
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
13 14
1-2
Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function
The cable box/satellite receiver control function
can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the
recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver
via the supplied set top box controller. The
recorder controls channels on the cable box or
satellite receiver for timer recording. You can 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 output
channel (page 23). After setting up the cable box/
satellite receiver control, check that the recorder
can correctly control the cable box or satellite
receiver (page 25).
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820- 40 of
3) (1)
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF
antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the recorder.
Hookup
A (page 13)
B (page 14)
C (page 15)
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
Cable box
ANT IN
TO TV
Antenna cable
(supplied)
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
VHF/UHF
IN
AUDIO OUT COMPONENT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VHF/UHF
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO VIDEO
L Y IN
to VHF/UHF IN
L
R P B
P R
R
OUT
SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL
AUDIO AUDIO
CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OUT
to VHF/UHF
OUT
to antenna
input
Wall
TV