Operating Instructions
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... Also, use this . patents and other . Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or ...and projection televisions are provided for replacement of time you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer. The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been ...
... Also, use this . patents and other . Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or ...and projection televisions are provided for replacement of time you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer. The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been ...
Operating Instructions
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... DV IN Jack 69 Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 70 Settings and Adjustments 73 Using the Setup Displays 73 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 74 Clock Setting (Clock Set 75 Video Settings (Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording Settings (Features 80 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings...
... DV IN Jack 69 Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 70 Settings and Adjustments 73 Using the Setup Displays 73 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 74 Clock Setting (Clock Set 75 Video Settings (Video 76 Audio Settings (Audio 78 Recording Settings (Features 80 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings...
Operating Instructions
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Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Settings are made in the following order. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Settings are made in the following order. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Operating Instructions
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... "4:3 Letter Box": For standard TVs. Hookups and Settings 7 Select whether or not you will receive channels. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all other connections, select "Cable." 8 Press ENTER. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for selecting the type of DTS signal appears. No Disc Easy Setup...
... "4:3 Letter Box": For standard TVs. Hookups and Settings 7 Select whether or not you will receive channels. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all other connections, select "Cable." 8 Press ENTER. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for selecting the type of DTS signal appears. No Disc Easy Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... recorder or player. Finish To return to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. Easy Setup is finished. 14 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. Note To record TV programs using the ...
... recorder or player. Finish To return to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. Easy Setup is finished. 14 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. Note To record TV programs using the ...
Operating Instructions
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... types. Select a recording mode according to record with the best possible picture quality, so I'll select HQ. Recording on . To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Audio" to switch the recording modes. Press REC MODE repeatedly to "SAP" in monaural but with less noise. Recording Recording Before Recording Before...
... types. Select a recording mode according to record with the best possible picture quality, so I'll select HQ. Recording on . To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Audio" to switch the recording modes. Press REC MODE repeatedly to "SAP" in monaural but with less noise. Recording Recording Before Recording Before...
Operating Instructions
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... recorder starts recording a program from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can set , the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway...
... recorder starts recording a program from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can set , the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway...
Operating Instructions
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... after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with CopyNever signals. To return to... 9:00 10:00 Program 1 Program 2 will turn off when the recording ends. • The recorder does not record programs with some tuners. Such recordings stop recording Press x STOP twice. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer recording overlap Regardless...
... after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with CopyNever signals. To return to... 9:00 10:00 Program 1 Program 2 will turn off when the recording ends. • The recorder does not record programs with some tuners. Such recordings stop recording Press x STOP twice. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer recording overlap Regardless...
Operating Instructions
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Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc become one title, and the title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. The recorder controls the digital video camera. Z OPEN/ CLOSE CH +/- You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Setup" display. To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/...
Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc become one title, and the title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. The recorder controls the digital video camera. Z OPEN/ CLOSE CH +/- You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Setup" display. To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/...
Operating Instructions
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.... 12 Select "DV/D8 Dubbing," and press ENTER. "Mix": Records original and additional sounds. Audio Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Scan Audio DV Audio Input Line Audio Input : Main 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1 ... Setup 10:10 AM 13 Select "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing," and press ENTER. Press Audio Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Scan Audio DV Audio Input Line Audio Input : Main 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1...
.... 12 Select "DV/D8 Dubbing," and press ENTER. "Mix": Records original and additional sounds. Audio Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Scan Audio DV Audio Input Line Audio Input : Main 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1 ... Setup 10:10 AM 13 Select "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing," and press ENTER. Press Audio Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Scan Audio DV Audio Input Line Audio Input : Main 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1...
Operating Instructions
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SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ The setup displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles.
SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ The setup displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles.
Operating Instructions
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...Cable": Presets cable TV channels. 2 Select an option, and press ENTER. 3 Select "Auto Preset," and press ENTER. Create the password. The "Tuner Preset" setup appears with the following options. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. 74 Antenna Reception Setting... (Tuner Preset) The "Tuner Preset" setup allows you preset the receivable channels in "Options" setup is set. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting...
...Cable": Presets cable TV channels. 2 Select an option, and press ENTER. 3 Select "Auto Preset," and press ENTER. Create the password. The "Tuner Preset" setup appears with the following options. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. 74 Antenna Reception Setting... (Tuner Preset) The "Tuner Preset" setup allows you preset the receivable channels in "Options" setup is set. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting...
Operating Instructions
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Please wait. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AntAenntneanna Cable "Antenna": Presets VHF ...
Please wait. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AntAenntneanna Cable "Antenna": Presets VHF ...
Operating Instructions
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Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Clock Set Title List Timer Set the time and date. Clock Set CH Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Select a Channel: Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto ◆ Time Zone Select the time zone for your area, or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set your local area, set the month, and press ,. Press The options are: Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Auto ◆ Daylight Saving Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or select "Auto" to set the clock manually....
Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Clock Set Title List Timer Set the time and date. Clock Set CH Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Select a Channel: Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto ◆ Time Zone Select the time zone for your area, or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set your local area, set the month, and press ,. Press The options are: Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Auto ◆ Daylight Saving Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or select "Auto" to set the clock manually....
Operating Instructions
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...Progressive" setting can be recorded. SAP Records only the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound. Audio Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Scan Audio DV Audio Input Line Audio Input : Main 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo... 1 : Stereo Tuner Audio Selects the sound to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)" on the recorder continuously for five seconds or more, or selecting "Off" in step 2. Digital...
...Progressive" setting can be recorded. SAP Records only the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound. Audio Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Scan Audio DV Audio Input Line Audio Input : Main 10:10 AM : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo... 1 : Stereo Tuner Audio Selects the sound to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)" on the recorder continuously for five seconds or more, or selecting "Off" in step 2. Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... to the recorder's input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN jack, select "LINE1" in "Tuner Preset" setup (page 74). , Select the correct source using the recorder, use this case, set "Progressive" to "Off" in "Video" setup. ,...applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Disconnect the playback equipment in "Video" setup (page 77). , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (480p) signals...
... to the recorder's input jack does not appear on the screen. , If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN jack, select "LINE1" in "Tuner Preset" setup (page 74). , Select the correct source using the recorder, use this case, set "Progressive" to "Off" in "Video" setup. ,...applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Disconnect the playback equipment in "Video" setup (page 77). , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (480p) signals...
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.... Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are recording does not have a second audio program. , You have set "Tuner Audio" in "Audio" setup to "Stereo." The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits...
.... Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are recording does not have a second audio program. , You have set "Tuner Audio" in "Audio" setup to "Stereo." The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits...
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Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Tuner section] Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF [Timer section] ...
Specifications System [DVD recorder section] Laser Semiconductor laser Audio recording format Dolby Digital Video recording format MPEG Video [Tuner section] Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF [Timer section] ...
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... "Subtitle" 81 SURROUND 34 SYNCHRO REC 51 System Menu 10 "Title Name" 57, 63 TOOLS 11 TOP MENU 32 Track 96 Troubleshooting 84 "Tuner Audio" 78 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 74 "TV Type" 76 TV/DVD 20 TV/VIDEO 47 U "Unfinalize" 68 Unrecordable pictures 46 V VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28...
... "Subtitle" 81 SURROUND 34 SYNCHRO REC 51 System Menu 10 "Title Name" 57, 63 TOOLS 11 TOP MENU 32 Track 96 Troubleshooting 84 "Tuner Audio" 78 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 74 "TV Type" 76 TV/DVD 20 TV/VIDEO 47 U "Unfinalize" 68 Unrecordable pictures 46 V VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28...
Quick Start Guide
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... fit). For all receivable channels. Easy Setup Select a method for receivable Channels. 25 Please wait. Antenna Cable Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 8 The Tuner Preset function starts searching for the on your TV and any other connections, select "Cable." This may take a couple of the title. Easy Setup Searching...
... fit). For all receivable channels. Easy Setup Select a method for receivable Channels. 25 Please wait. Antenna Cable Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit 8 The Tuner Preset function starts searching for the on your TV and any other connections, select "Cable." This may take a couple of the title. Easy Setup Searching...