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To avoid electrical shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the recorder in the literature ... beam used in a particular installation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this apparatus to rain or moisture. If this manual could void your authority to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in an inclined position. On power sources • Operate the recorder...
To avoid electrical shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place the recorder in the literature ... beam used in a particular installation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this apparatus to rain or moisture. If this manual could void your authority to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in an inclined position. On power sources • Operate the recorder...
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... music CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which ...compresses audio data. 4 The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls...
... music CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which ...compresses audio data. 4 The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls...
Operating Instructions
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If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. Settings are made in the following order.
If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. Settings are made in the following order.
Operating Instructions
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...S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. VCR, etc. CHANNEL + : ...Signal flow Notes • You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN - See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video...
...S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. VCR, etc. CHANNEL + : ...Signal flow Notes • You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to LINE 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN LINE 2 IN - See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S video...
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...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 (automatically finalized) Format...in Video mode*2 (page 66) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 67) DVD-R Automatically -R formatted Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67) Usable 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 (automatically finalized) Format...in Video mode*2 (page 66) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 67) DVD-R Automatically -R formatted Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67) Usable disc ...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 66) Auto Chapter (page 48) Manual Chapter (page 59) Change Title Name (page 60) Erase Title/ Chapter (page 56) A-B Erase (page 57) Divide Title (page 58) Playlist (page 61) Yes... with CPRM*1 *1 CPRM (Content 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" in "Features" setup (page 81). *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title. *4 Erasing titles does ...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 66) Auto Chapter (page 48) Manual Chapter (page 59) Change Title Name (page 60) Erase Title/ Chapter (page 56) A-B Erase (page 57) Divide Title (page 58) Playlist (page 61) Yes... with CPRM*1 *1 CPRM (Content 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" in "Features" setup (page 81). *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title. *4 Erasing titles does ...
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... format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). 30 12 cm/8 cm Discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes... UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with PBC function) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in This Manual DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ -
... format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). 30 12 cm/8 cm Discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes... UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with PBC function) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in This Manual DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/ -
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C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59). This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs, up to change the display. Note that the maximum continuous ... during a timer recording. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to one month in the front panel display. Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in a title The recorder will not be recorded. z Hint You can view the information also in advance.
C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source z Hint You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59). This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs, up to change the display. Note that the maximum continuous ... during a timer recording. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to one month in the front panel display. Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in a title The recorder will not be recorded. z Hint You can view the information also in advance.
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... + DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 69 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the section on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Operation is not in "Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack," and then move on this recorder. See the instruction... manual supplied with this recorder conforms to start using the "DV/D8 Edit" functions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on a disc after the ...
... + DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 69 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the section on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Operation is not in "Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack," and then move on this recorder. See the instruction... manual supplied with this recorder conforms to start using the "DV/D8 Edit" functions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on a disc after the ...
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...consult your recorder before requesting repairs. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Video" setup (page 77). TV channels cannot be affected when you set "Progressive" to fit... guide to help remedy the problem before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Picture There is disabled (page 75). , A timer recording started,...program from your recorder passes through your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the signal from the recorder appears ...
...consult your recorder before requesting repairs. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Video" setup (page 77). TV channels cannot be affected when you set "Progressive" to fit... guide to help remedy the problem before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Picture There is disabled (page 75). , A timer recording started,...program from your recorder passes through your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the signal from the recorder appears ...
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...has condensed inside the recorder. Insert the disc with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Playback The disc does not play. , The disc is in reverse play the disc if it was ... the "Audio" setup settings (page 78). The language for the soundtrack. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. Additional Information ,continued 85 See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is low on some of the language for the soundtrack cannot be ...
...has condensed inside the recorder. Insert the disc with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Playback The disc does not play. , The disc is in reverse play the disc if it was ... the "Audio" setup settings (page 78). The language for the soundtrack. , Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO's menu. Additional Information ,continued 85 See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is low on some of the language for the soundtrack cannot be ...
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..., 80 "DV/D8 Dubbing" 71 "DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing" 72 "DVD Auto Chapter" 80 DVD VIDEO 30, 95 DVD+R 28, 95 DVD+R DL 28 DVD+RW 28, 95 DVD-R 28, 95 DVD-RW 28, 95 E Easy Setup 83 "Edit" 52 "Edit Playlist" 63...Erase All Titles" 66 F "Factory Setting" 83 Fast forward 34 Fast reverse 34 Feature settings 80 Finalizing 67 "Format DVD" 81 "Front Display" 82 Front panel 91 Front panel display 94 H Handling discs 88 I i.LINK 69, 90 INPUT... LINE 1 IN 27 LINE 2 IN 26 "Line Audio Input" 50, 54, 80 M Manual Clock Set 76 "Manual Set" 75 MARKER 39 MENU 32 Menu Top menu 32 "Modify" 63 "Move" 63 MP3 audio tracks 40
..., 80 "DV/D8 Dubbing" 71 "DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing" 72 "DVD Auto Chapter" 80 DVD VIDEO 30, 95 DVD+R 28, 95 DVD+R DL 28 DVD+RW 28, 95 DVD-R 28, 95 DVD-RW 28, 95 E Easy Setup 83 "Edit" 52 "Edit Playlist" 63...Erase All Titles" 66 F "Factory Setting" 83 Fast forward 34 Fast reverse 34 Feature settings 80 Finalizing 67 "Format DVD" 81 "Front Display" 82 Front panel 91 Front panel display 94 H Handling discs 88 I i.LINK 69, 90 INPUT... LINE 1 IN 27 LINE 2 IN 26 "Line Audio Input" 50, 54, 80 M Manual Clock Set 76 "Manual Set" 75 MARKER 39 MENU 32 Menu Top menu 32 "Modify" 63 "Move" 63 MP3 audio tracks 40
Quick Start Guide
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...a method for all other connected equipment such as the remaining space, by pressing DISPLAY while the disc is sending a time signal, setect "Manual," and press ENTER. Title List(Original) 1/4 No. The Easy Setup display automatically appears on your TV screen when you want to play ...AM Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Label side facing up Insert a DVD Disc 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD on your TV and any other connections, select "Cable." Auto Manual Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Easy Setup Select the way in the...
...a method for all other connected equipment such as the remaining space, by pressing DISPLAY while the disc is sending a time signal, setect "Manual," and press ENTER. Title List(Original) 1/4 No. The Easy Setup display automatically appears on your TV screen when you want to play ...AM Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Label side facing up Insert a DVD Disc 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a recordable DVD on your TV and any other connections, select "Cable." Auto Manual Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Easy Setup Select the way in the...