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... to this apparatus near any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. When a cart is damaged, liquid has been ...DVDs created on this manual may not be recordable, depending on the type of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive...with the apparatus. Install in this recorder. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy...
... to this apparatus near any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. When a cart is damaged, liquid has been ...DVDs created on this manual may not be recordable, depending on the type of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive...with the apparatus. Install in this recorder. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy...
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... a disc 39 Protecting a disc 40 7. Getting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner 30 Seven Basic Operations - Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 3 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 9 Quick Guide to Disc Types 10 Recordable and playable discs 10 Playable discs 12 Hookups and Settings 14 Hooking Up the...Connecting the Power Cord 21 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 22 Controlling TVs 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...
... a disc 39 Protecting a disc 40 7. Getting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner 30 Seven Basic Operations - Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 3 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 9 Quick Guide to Disc Types 10 Recordable and playable discs 10 Playable discs 12 Hookups and Settings 14 Hooking Up the...Connecting the Power Cord 21 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 22 Controlling TVs 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...
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...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... and Adjustments 88 Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings 88 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...
...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... and Adjustments 88 Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings 88 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...
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...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. • If you connect an S-video cord...instead of the audio/video cord. Hookups and Settings 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. Set top box controller (page 14) Cable box/ satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L ...
...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. • If you connect an S-video cord...instead of the audio/video cord. Hookups and Settings 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. Set top box controller (page 14) Cable box/ satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L ...
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...receiver). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 COMMAND MODE switch 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock ... The VOL +/- Code numbers of your AV amplifier (receiver) with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is set to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. If you want to control the TV's volume even when the...
...receiver). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 COMMAND MODE switch 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock ... The VOL +/- Code numbers of your AV amplifier (receiver) with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is set to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. If you want to control the TV's volume even when the...
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...recorder. To return to change the command mode for the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you selected above. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 [/1 CH +/- Hookups and Settings 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features 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 ...
...recorder. To return to change the command mode for the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you selected above. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 [/1 CH +/- Hookups and Settings 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features 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 ...
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... one at a time until you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box. 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 "Settings" setup (page 90).... standard TV, select either a digital optical or coaxial/HDMI cord, select "Yes: DIGITAL OUT" and set top box controller (page 15). The Tuner Preset function automatically searches for all eight days of the set the digital output signal (page 94). 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. If...
... one at a time until you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box. 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 "Settings" setup (page 90).... standard TV, select either a digital optical or coaxial/HDMI cord, select "Yes: DIGITAL OUT" and set top box controller (page 15). The Tuner Preset function automatically searches for all eight days of the set the digital output signal (page 94). 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. If...
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... not work with a timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 56. To use the SynchroRecording function. Disconnect the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet when connecting the tuner. TV Audio/video cord (supplied) INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 2 to LINE OUT VHF/... VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 to LINE IN 1 DVD recorder ~ AC IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow If you will not be able to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to view the signals from connected equipment with some...
... not work with a timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 56. To use the SynchroRecording function. Disconnect the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet when connecting the tuner. TV Audio/video cord (supplied) INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 2 to LINE OUT VHF/... VIDEO S VIDEO 1 3 to LINE IN 1 DVD recorder ~ AC IN Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow If you will not be able to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to view the signals from connected equipment with some...
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...you know when the broadcast begins. This recorder downloads the TV Guide On Screen data several times a day when the recorder is a free interactive program guide. TV Guide On Screen data for recording (page 50). - Select one week to eight days of "Tuner Preset" in the future, set it ...(for example, at night). When the recorder is not set, set the Remind function so that the recorder automatically lets you are looking for, use ....
...you know when the broadcast begins. This recorder downloads the TV Guide On Screen data several times a day when the recorder is a free interactive program guide. TV Guide On Screen data for recording (page 50). - Select one week to eight days of "Tuner Preset" in the future, set it ...(for example, at night). When the recorder is not set, set the Remind function so that the recorder automatically lets you are looking for, use ....
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...RWVR -RWVideo +R -R There are two methods to record using the TV Guide On Screen system and setting the timer manually. Recording with less noise. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is connected to a cable box and you want to set "Tuner Audio" in advance. 123 456 789 0 TV... GUIDE MENU b Notes • When the recorder is received, the "SAP" indicator lights up to eight days in "Options" setup to "On." • Do...
...RWVR -RWVideo +R -R There are two methods to record using the TV Guide On Screen system and setting the timer manually. Recording with less noise. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is connected to a cable box and you want to set "Tuner Audio" in advance. 123 456 789 0 TV... GUIDE MENU b Notes • When the recorder is received, the "SAP" indicator lights up to eight days in "Options" setup to "On." • Do...
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... suspended 9:00 11:00 B will be recorded Note that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). If you set and will be sure to set the recorder to DVD" (page 97). 56 Press ENTER again to "Off" (page 90). 1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD. All other settings and is recorded. 4 Select "sort by." 5 Select an option...
... suspended 9:00 11:00 B will be recorded Note that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). If you set and will be sure to set the recorder to DVD" (page 97). 56 Press ENTER again to "Off" (page 90). 1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD. All other settings and is recorded. 4 Select "sort by." 5 Select an option...
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... SynchroRecording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • To use the connected equipment while the recorder is on the recorder turns off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC to select the recording mode. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see page 49. 5 Set the timer on the connected equipment to...
... SynchroRecording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • To use the connected equipment while the recorder is on the recorder turns off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC to select the recording mode. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see page 49. 5 Set the timer on the connected equipment to...
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...to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to "On". Presets VHF and UHF channels. 88 The recorder can set them manually. 1 Select "Tuner Preset" in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Settings," and press ENTER. All receivable channels are... Cable Presets cable TV channels. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup Tuner Preset b Notes • You cannot presets channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in "Settings," and press ENTER.
...to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to "On". Presets VHF and UHF channels. 88 The recorder can set them manually. 1 Select "Tuner Preset" in stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Settings," and press ENTER. All receivable channels are... Cable Presets cable TV channels. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup Tuner Preset b Notes • You cannot presets channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in "Settings," and press ENTER.
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...function does not work effectively, select "Off" in step 6 and press ENTER. Channel to preset the channel, and press ENTER. 6 Select "AFT" and press ENTER. Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add OOnn Off Ch34 On Turns on AFT, and press ENTER. When the fine tuning bar...To disable a channel, select the channel using the number buttons and the SET button. Normally, select this. Off Allows you want to preset using CH +/-. Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On Ch34 4 Select "Manual Set," and press ENTER.
...function does not work effectively, select "Off" in step 6 and press ENTER. Channel to preset the channel, and press ENTER. 6 Select "AFT" and press ENTER. Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add OOnn Off Ch34 On Turns on AFT, and press ENTER. When the fine tuning bar...To disable a channel, select the channel using the number buttons and the SET button. Normally, select this. Off Allows you want to preset using CH +/-. Tuner Preset Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT : Cable Add On Ch34 4 Select "Manual Set," and press ENTER.
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...do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. Automatically displays a wide picture on the upper and lower portions of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to a wide-screen TV or TV with the following options. Choose the settings according to the type of... appears with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the recorder automatically adjusts the video signals that move dynamically, is output with the TV/ projector, etc...
...do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. Automatically displays a wide picture on the upper and lower portions of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to a wide-screen TV or TV with the following options. Choose the settings according to the type of... appears with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to the DVD recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the recorder automatically adjusts the video signals that move dynamically, is output with the TV/ projector, etc...
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... stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. Tuner Audio Selects the sound to monaural. Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The "Options" setup allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on , etc. The "Options" setup appears with the following options. Dimmer Adjusts the...
... stop mode. 2 Select "SETUP," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Options," and press ENTER. Tuner Audio Selects the sound to monaural. Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) The "Options" setup allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on , etc. The "Options" setup appears with the following options. Dimmer Adjusts the...
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...output, changing the "HDMI Resolution" setting in the pictures recorded on the TV screen. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at ...to HDMI. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. In this troubleshooting guide to your TV is no picture or the picture...recorder using the recorder, use this case, press PROGRESSIVE until the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and on -screen displays. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Tuner...
...output, changing the "HDMI Resolution" setting in the pictures recorded on the TV screen. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at ...to HDMI. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. In this troubleshooting guide to your TV is no picture or the picture...recorder using the recorder, use this case, press PROGRESSIVE until the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and on -screen displays. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Tuner...
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... Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen does not appear. , 1Even if you complete "Easy Setup," TV program listings do not appear until the recorder receives the TV Guide On Screen data. 2Turn off . or INPUT SELECT. , When the equipment is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks using.... TV channels cannot be more than one channel lineup for the recorder to "On." If the equipment is usually for all of the recorder's settings (page 99). The playback picture or TV program from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the recorder is connected to the LINE IN 3 jacks, select "L3"...
... Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen does not appear. , 1Even if you complete "Easy Setup," TV program listings do not appear until the recorder receives the TV Guide On Screen data. 2Turn off . or INPUT SELECT. , When the equipment is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks using.... TV channels cannot be more than one channel lineup for the recorder to "On." If the equipment is usually for all of the recorder's settings (page 99). The playback picture or TV program from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the recorder is connected to the LINE IN 3 jacks, select "L3"...
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..., It may improve if you set "Tuner Audio" in "Audio" setup to receive all programs. The program you have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it was not finalized (page 40). Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , If you are...except HDD). , The disc is poor. No sound is output from the LINE OUT 1/2 RAUDIO-L jacks (page 63). 102 The recorder starts playing automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Insert the disc with DTS sound tracks, noise will come through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL...
..., It may improve if you set "Tuner Audio" in "Audio" setup to receive all programs. The program you have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it was not finalized (page 40). Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , If you are...except HDD). , The disc is poor. No sound is output from the LINE OUT 1/2 RAUDIO-L jacks (page 63). 102 The recorder starts playing automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Insert the disc with DTS sound tracks, noise will come through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL...
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Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Remaining time 37 Remote 22, 110 REPLAY 35, 68 Resetting 99 Resume Play 62 S S VIDEO 18 SAP...SUR (surround) 61 SYNCHRO REC 57 System menu 88 T Thumbnail picture 36 "Time Search" 67 TIME/TEXT 37 TIMER 52 Timer recording check/change/cancel 55 manual setting 52 Rec Mode Adjust 53 Synchro Rec 56 TV GUIDE 50 Title 37, 115 TITLE LIST 59 Title..." 98 "Tuner Preset" 26, 88 TV GUIDE 42 TV Guide On Screen system 42, 50 TV Pause 65 "TV Type" 26, 91 TV/DVD switch 22 TV/VIDEO 33 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 61 U "Unfinalize" 41 Unfinalizing 41 Usable discs 10, 12 V VIDEO CD...
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Remaining time 37 Remote 22, 110 REPLAY 35, 68 Resetting 99 Resume Play 62 S S VIDEO 18 SAP...SUR (surround) 61 SYNCHRO REC 57 System menu 88 T Thumbnail picture 36 "Time Search" 67 TIME/TEXT 37 TIMER 52 Timer recording check/change/cancel 55 manual setting 52 Rec Mode Adjust 53 Synchro Rec 56 TV GUIDE 50 Title 37, 115 TITLE LIST 59 Title..." 98 "Tuner Preset" 26, 88 TV GUIDE 42 TV Guide On Screen system 42, 50 TV Pause 65 "TV Type" 26, 91 TV/DVD switch 22 TV/VIDEO 33 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 61 U "Unfinalize" 41 Unfinalizing 41 Usable discs 10, 12 V VIDEO CD...