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... Unplug this manual describe the controls on the remote. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is used as power-supply cord or plug...or other recorders and played back on this apparatus near any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.... all servicing to your television screen. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized...the internal hard disk drive is written as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a...
... Unplug this manual describe the controls on the remote. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is used as power-supply cord or plug...or other recorders and played back on this apparatus near any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.... all servicing to your television screen. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized...the internal hard disk drive is written as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a...
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Changing the Name of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 24 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 24 Step 7: Easy Setup 25 Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 28 ... Connecting the Audio Cords 20 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 21 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 22 Controlling TVs with the remote 22 Controlling the volume of a Recorded Program 38 6. Playing the Disc on the front panel 29 Connecting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Recording a Program 33 Checking the disc status while...
Changing the Name of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 24 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 24 Step 7: Easy Setup 25 Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 26 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 28 ... Connecting the Audio Cords 20 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 21 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 22 Controlling TVs with the remote 22 Controlling the volume of a Recorded Program 38 6. Playing the Disc on the front panel 29 Connecting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Recording a Program 33 Checking the disc status while...
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... Playlist 77 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order 78 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles 78 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title 78 Dubbing (HDD y DVD 79 Before Dubbing 79 About "Dub Mode 79 Dubbing 81 Dubbing a single title (Title Dub 81 Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles 82 DV/Digital8...Tuner Preset 88 Area Setup 89 Clock 89 Set Top Box Control 90 Language 90 Video Settings (Video 91 Audio Settings (Audio 93 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 96 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 98 Easy Setup (Resetting the...
... Playlist 77 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order 78 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles 78 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title 78 Dubbing (HDD y DVD 79 Before Dubbing 79 About "Dub Mode 79 Dubbing 81 Dubbing a single title (Title Dub 81 Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles 82 DV/Digital8...Tuner Preset 88 Area Setup 89 Clock 89 Set Top Box Control 90 Language 90 Video Settings (Video 91 Audio Settings (Audio 93 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features 96 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 98 Easy Setup (Resetting the...
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... one of the recorder. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. 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 recorder are turned on the cable box or satellite receiver for VHF and UHF antennas, use...
... one of the recorder. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. 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 recorder are turned on the cable box or satellite receiver for VHF and UHF antennas, use...
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... OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow b Note Do not connect a hi-definition tuner using a component video cord, connect the audio cords to the LINE IN jacks. •...satellite programming. Note that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the LINE IN 3 jack, set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box...
... OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow b Note Do not connect a hi-definition tuner using a component video cord, connect the audio cords to the LINE IN jacks. •...satellite programming. Note that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the input jack connected to the LINE IN 3 jack, set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box...
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...OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow to the antenna output channel on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the... satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to antenna input 16
...OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow to the antenna output channel on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Cable box ANT IN TO TV Set top box controller (supplied) Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the... satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to antenna input 16
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... IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN to HDMI OUT (red) (blue) (green) to an S VIDEO input jack You will enable you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE...to send progressive video signals. If your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). For details, see "Using the PROGRESSIVE button" on the remote to component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) You will enjoy standard quality images. D Connecting to an HDMI input jack Use a certified HDMI ...
... IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN to HDMI OUT (red) (blue) (green) to an S VIDEO input jack You will enable you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE...to send progressive video signals. If your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). For details, see "Using the PROGRESSIVE button" on the remote to component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) You will enjoy standard quality images. D Connecting to an HDMI input jack Use a certified HDMI ...
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...the buttons below ) using the supplied remote. TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote You can adjust the remote's signal to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode ...number for an extended period of the remote, the code number may not respond to avoid possible leakage and corrosion....
...the buttons below ) using the supplied remote. TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote You can adjust the remote's signal to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode ...number for an extended period of the remote, the code number may not respond to avoid possible leakage and corrosion....
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...TV's input source Number buttons Selects the channel on or off VOL +/- Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Gold Star/LG Hitachi...08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 ,continued 23 Hookups and Settings When the TV/DVD switch is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV... CH +/- Selects the channel on your TV WIDE MODE Switches to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons Operations [/1 Turns your TV on and SET your TV Code numbers of controllable...
...TV's input source Number buttons Selects the channel on or off VOL +/- Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Gold Star/LG Hitachi...08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 ,continued 23 Hookups and Settings When the TV/DVD switch is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV... CH +/- Selects the channel on your TV WIDE MODE Switches to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons Operations [/1 Turns your TV on and SET your TV Code numbers of controllable...
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...789 0 SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m, ENTER z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to one code number is DVD3. 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below... want to control the TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player.
...789 0 SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m, ENTER z Hint If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set to one code number is DVD3. 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below... want to control the TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player.
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... changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you may be unable to change the command mode for the recorder. If the command mode for the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you selected above. Hookups and Settings 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video ...Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On On Main DVD3 4 Select "Command Mode," and press ENTER. Check that the command mode switch on the remote so it matches the mode you try to operate this recorder. Step 7: Easy Setup...
... changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you may be unable to change the command mode for the recorder. If the command mode for the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you selected above. Hookups and Settings 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video ...Options Easy Setup Format DVD-RW : Dimmer : Auto Display : Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Command Mode : Factory Setup VR Normal On On Main DVD3 4 Select "Command Mode," and press ENTER. Check that the command mode switch on the remote so it matches the mode you try to operate this recorder. Step 7: Easy Setup...
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...stretch to receive TV program listings. To return to channel 02. Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the System Menu (page 99). Did the cable box change to control your ... 94). 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. z Hint If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your recorder is finished. Check the connection and position of TV program listings. The Tuner Preset function automatically searches for getting your TV...
...stretch to receive TV program listings. To return to channel 02. Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the System Menu (page 99). Did the cable box change to control your ... 94). 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. z Hint If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your recorder is finished. Check the connection and position of TV program listings. The Tuner Preset function automatically searches for getting your TV...
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Hookups and Settings To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place. 1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape. 2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 27
Hookups and Settings To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place. 1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape. 2 Attach it so that the set top box controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 27
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... beneath the remote control cover. Recording a Program HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to the hard disk (HDD) or to select the recording mode. When you are recording may take a short while to Know Your DVD Recorder 2. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of how to make sure to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see...
... beneath the remote control cover. Recording a Program HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to the hard disk (HDD) or to select the recording mode. When you are recording may take a short while to Know Your DVD Recorder 2. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of how to make sure to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see...
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Timer Recording 1 Press TV GUIDE. 8:05 RECORDINGS LISTINGS SEARCH TODAY 8:00PM 8:30PM World Soccer 13WFXT 8:00 9:00 INFO Teams from across the globe face off in a yearly tournament to determine the best soccer country in the world. Promotional Panel Promotional Panel Today's News The Urban Garden Local News Music Show Chemicals and Chemistry Doctors and Lawyers High Places The Law and You 2 Select a program using
Timer Recording 1 Press TV GUIDE. 8:05 RECORDINGS LISTINGS SEARCH TODAY 8:00PM 8:30PM World Soccer 13WFXT 8:00 9:00 INFO Teams from across the globe face off in a yearly tournament to determine the best soccer country in the world. Promotional Panel Promotional Panel Today's News The Urban Garden Local News Music Show Chemicals and Chemistry Doctors and Lawyers High Places The Law and You 2 Select a program using
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...Quick Timer (page 53). • You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts. • If you change the recording destination of a program that is currently being recorded, the recording stops and the recording destination is changed. z Hint You can also set a program... to the program and the recording is suspended. If the timer settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap, appears next to record by pressing z REC under the remote's...
...Quick Timer (page 53). • You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts. • If you change the recording destination of a program that is currently being recorded, the recording stops and the recording destination is changed. z Hint You can also set a program... to the program and the recording is suspended. If the timer settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap, appears next to record by pressing z REC under the remote's...
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...You can connect any other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 40). 84 Hookups DVD recorder to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 1 Press HDD or DVD to record or edit from connected equipment without a timer" on this recorder. If you do additional ... on page 108. you select DVD, insert a disc (see "Recording from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on page 57. The recording mode changes as follows: Channel number L1 L2 L3 DV 4 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode. You can connect a digital...
...You can connect any other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 40). 84 Hookups DVD recorder to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 1 Press HDD or DVD to record or edit from connected equipment without a timer" on this recorder. If you do additional ... on page 108. you select DVD, insert a disc (see "Recording from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on page 57. The recording mode changes as follows: Channel number L1 L2 L3 DV 4 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the recording mode. You can connect a digital...
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...Preparing for the whole process, and completes the recording. To stop the blank recording, press x REC STOP. 85 When "Auto Chapter" of the dubbing methods on the following pages. DV/Digital8 Dubbing 5 Press TOOLS on the remote to the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode), each shooting session on ...the tape becomes a chapter on the disc. Then, select the setting for the recorder to 5 of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. "Stereo1" (default): Records original sound only. Note that...
...Preparing for the whole process, and completes the recording. To stop the blank recording, press x REC STOP. 85 When "Auto Chapter" of the dubbing methods on the following pages. DV/Digital8 Dubbing 5 Press TOOLS on the remote to the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode), each shooting session on ...the tape becomes a chapter on the disc. Then, select the setting for the recorder to 5 of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. "Stereo1" (default): Records original sound only. Note that...
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...52? Start Cancel • If you have selected the scenes, the recorder will do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording m Select and edit the scenes you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to the disc. You can ... to create a new program. To use this title is divided into chapters at approximately 6 minute intervals. 1 Follow steps 1 to the HDD or DVD become a single title. How chapters are not copied to select the scenes. The scene starts to start of the scenes. The display for dubbing....
...52? Start Cancel • If you have selected the scenes, the recorder will do the following: Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording m Select and edit the scenes you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to the disc. You can ... to create a new program. To use this title is divided into chapters at approximately 6 minute intervals. 1 Follow steps 1 to the HDD or DVD become a single title. How chapters are not copied to select the scenes. The scene starts to start of the scenes. The display for dubbing....
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... the tape. The default title name is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on page 57. • The start of the scene. Select "Start" to stop during recording Open the remote's cover and press x REC STOP. To change the dubbing mode, select "Dub Mode..." and press M/m. "Change OUT": Changes the end of the scene. Repeat from step 4. When asked for the recorder to start recording. To enter a new name, select "Enter," and follow the explanations on the screen to the HDD or a DVD...
... the tape. The default title name is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on page 57. • The start of the scene. Select "Start" to stop during recording Open the remote's cover and press x REC STOP. To change the dubbing mode, select "Dub Mode..." and press M/m. "Change OUT": Changes the end of the scene. Repeat from step 4. When asked for the recorder to start recording. To enter a new name, select "Enter," and follow the explanations on the screen to the HDD or a DVD...