Sony RDR-VX521 - Manual (Page 110)

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The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
“Video” setup.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup
settings (page 102).
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise
will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 38).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “Wide
Range” (page 103).
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
, Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available
for all programs. The program you are recording
does not have a second audio program.
, You have set “Tuner Audio” in “Audio” setup to
“Main” (page 102). Select “SAP” to record
alternate audio programs.
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and want 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 not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labeled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
finalized (page 91).
The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 39).
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-
motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above. See the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
playback operations will not work.
The language for the soundtrack cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the soundtrack.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.