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...checked by Sony. • If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from magnets. About the hard disk drive The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations ...and quick access to replace or upgrade the hard disk by Macrovision. All contents of a hot surface, such as vases, on the front panel display. ...
...checked by Sony. • If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder and discs away from magnets. About the hard disk drive The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations ...and quick access to replace or upgrade the hard disk by Macrovision. All contents of a hot surface, such as vases, on the front panel display. ...
Operating Instructions
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... accordance with one wider than the other. If you risk permanent damage to this recorder. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to DVDs that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug... hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is used in this recorder. About this manual • In this manual describe the controls on the type of time you have fallen into your nearest Sony dealer. When a cart is used as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations...
... accordance with one wider than the other. If you risk permanent damage to this recorder. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to DVDs that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug... hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is used in this recorder. About this manual • In this manual describe the controls on the type of time you have fallen into your nearest Sony dealer. When a cart is used as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations...
Operating Instructions
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Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 36 Checking the playing/remaining time 37 5. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info 31 Inserting a Disc 31 Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info 31 2. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List 34 4. Playing the Disc on 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 ...
Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 36 Checking the playing/remaining time 37 5. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info 31 Inserting a Disc 31 Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info 31 2. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List 34 4. Playing the Disc on 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 ...
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Additional Information 100 Troubleshooting 100 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 106 Notes About This Recorder 106 Specifications 107 About i.LINK 108 Guide to Parts and Controls 110 Glossary 114 Language Code List 116 Area Code 116 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 117 Index 122 8
Additional Information 100 Troubleshooting 100 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 106 Notes About This Recorder 106 Specifications 107 About i.LINK 108 Guide to Parts and Controls 110 Glossary 114 Language Code List 116 Area Code 116 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 117 Index 122 8
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... Guide On Screen system displays a free interactive , program guide. Playlist , HDD -RWVR "Creating and Editing a Playlist" on page 34 Easily search for your own program - Simultaneous Rec and Play HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R , VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and...
... Guide On Screen system displays a free interactive , program guide. Playlist , HDD -RWVR "Creating and Editing a Playlist" on page 34 Easily search for your own program - Simultaneous Rec and Play HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R , VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD "Playing a previous recording while making another - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording/Playback Compatible media and...
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...sure that the TV Guide On Screen system does not display listings for satellite programming. To watch cable or satellite ...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 ... VIDEO IN jacks, set "Line1 Input" in "Video" setup to "S Video" or "Component" (page 93). This recorder only accepts standard definition interlace signals. Place the set "Line3 Input" in "Video" setup to "S Video" (page 93...
...sure that the TV Guide On Screen system does not display listings for satellite programming. To watch cable or satellite ...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 ... VIDEO IN jacks, set "Line1 Input" in "Video" setup to "S Video" or "Component" (page 93). This recorder only accepts standard definition interlace signals. Place the set "Line3 Input" in "Video" setup to "S Video" (page 93...
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... to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on version 1.1 of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Note that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). * This DVD recorder is connected to jacks other than one type of HighDefinition Multimedia Interface Specifications. If you can finetune the...
... to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on version 1.1 of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Note that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). * This DVD recorder is connected to jacks other than one type of HighDefinition Multimedia Interface Specifications. If you can finetune the...
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...cord). *1 Manufactured under "Audio Connection" in "Easy Setup" (page 25). You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, you have completed ...• In the connection B, after all connections are trademarks of this recorder cannot be used. • When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifer (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 28), be sure to connect the power cord only after you...
...cord). *1 Manufactured under "Audio Connection" in "Easy Setup" (page 25). You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, you have completed ...• In the connection B, after all connections are trademarks of this recorder cannot be used. • When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifer (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 28), be sure to connect the power cord only after you...
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... Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in "Easy Setup." If the command mode for the recorder. 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...
... Setup Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in "Easy Setup." If the command mode for the recorder. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... box/satellite receiver, select "No." To set "Set Top Box Control" to "No." Audio Connection If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box/satellite receiver, try entering them . After initial setup, it may take up to one week to receive... your recorder to control your cable box to channel 02. Then using either "4:3 Letter Box" (shrink to fit) or "4:3 Pan Scan" (stretch to see page 88. If you use . z Hint If you do not have a wide-screen TV, select "16:9." This will determine how "wide-screen" images are displayed on...
... box/satellite receiver, select "No." To set "Set Top Box Control" to "No." Audio Connection If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box/satellite receiver, try entering them . After initial setup, it may take up to one week to receive... your recorder to control your cable box to channel 02. Then using either "4:3 Letter Box" (shrink to fit) or "4:3 Pan Scan" (stretch to see page 88. If you use . z Hint If you do not have a wide-screen TV, select "16:9." This will determine how "wide-screen" images are displayed on...
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... side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Seven Basic Operations - Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) Inserting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD...
... side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to Know Your DVD Recorder Seven Basic Operations - Seven Basic Operations - Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) Inserting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R VCD...
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..."Finalize"/"Unfinalize" (page 40) "Erase All" (page 76) "Format" Available settings differ depending on the disc using the Disc Map display (page 76). Time"/"Remainder" (approximate) • The remaining recording time in VR mode only) 5 "Title no . b Note On this model, 1 GB (read "gigabyte") is selected, and ...Protect Disc Finalize Erase All Format z Hints • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have been finalized. • For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can check free space and title location on the disc type....
..."Finalize"/"Unfinalize" (page 40) "Erase All" (page 76) "Format" Available settings differ depending on the disc using the Disc Map display (page 76). Time"/"Remainder" (approximate) • The remaining recording time in VR mode only) 5 "Title no . b Note On this model, 1 GB (read "gigabyte") is selected, and ...Protect Disc Finalize Erase All Format z Hints • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have been finalized. • For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can check free space and title location on the disc type....
Operating Instructions
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... display on page 31). 2 Press CH +/- Recording starts. To pause recording Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover. To restart recording, press the button again. To watch TV while recording, you record to watch another TV program while recording Set your TV to make sure to a disc (DVD...RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to the hard disk (HDD) or to leave it on. When you can turn off the TV. z Hint If you want to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see "Inserting a Disc" on the TV screen changes as ...
... display on page 31). 2 Press CH +/- Recording starts. To pause recording Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover. To restart recording, press the button again. To watch TV while recording, you record to watch another TV program while recording Set your TV to make sure to a disc (DVD...RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV program to the hard disk (HDD) or to leave it on. When you can turn off the TV. z Hint If you want to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see "Inserting a Disc" on the TV screen changes as ...
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... B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to select "Display List," and press ENTER. 34 HDD TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 REPLAY/ ADVANCE m DVD M/m, ENTER TOOLS M H PLAY/ X PAUSE/ x STOP 1 Press HDD or DVD. Press DISPLAY twice during recording. Playback starts automatically depending on page 31). Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time...
... B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time Press DISPLAY to select "Display List," and press ENTER. 34 HDD TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 REPLAY/ ADVANCE m DVD M/m, ENTER TOOLS M H PLAY/ X PAUSE/ x STOP 1 Press HDD or DVD. Press DISPLAY twice during recording. Playback starts automatically depending on page 31). Checking the disc status while recording You can check the recording information such as recording time...
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...To view the hidden titles, press M/m. E Title's thumbnail picture The still images for DVD-RWs (VR mode). The displayed options differ depending on . Press M/m to Know Your DVD Recorder Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 4.3 / 4.7GB 12 Tennis 2ch Fri 10/...the titles do not fit on page 72. B Disc space (remainder/total) C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, and recording date. D Scroll bar: Appears when all of recorded title number. ,continued 35 Each time you press REPLAY/ADVANCE , the entire Title List changes to...
...To view the hidden titles, press M/m. E Title's thumbnail picture The still images for DVD-RWs (VR mode). The displayed options differ depending on . Press M/m to Know Your DVD Recorder Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) TITLE LIST ORIGINAL 4.3 / 4.7GB 12 Tennis 2ch Fri 10/...the titles do not fit on page 72. B Disc space (remainder/total) C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, and recording date. D Scroll bar: Appears when all of recorded title number. ,continued 35 Each time you press REPLAY/ADVANCE , the entire Title List changes to...
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... Playing Time and Play Information HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the disc name recorded on other DVD recorders. • The letters that is recorded most recently and not played back is automatically set as follows: Display 1 t Display 2 t Display off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. Order Unseen Title (HDD only...
... Playing Time and Play Information HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA DVD DATA CD You can check the disc name recorded on other DVD recorders. • The letters that is recorded most recently and not played back is automatically set as follows: Display 1 t Display 2 t Display off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. Order Unseen Title (HDD only...
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... information automatically appears when the recorder is set to Know Your DVD Recorder A Title number/name (Shows either track number, scene number, album number*3, or file number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.) G Album name appears for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs C The current...as "CD" and DATA DVDs as "DVD." *2 Does not appear with "*." b Note The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs. *3 Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. Front panel display Example: When playing a DVD Playing time and number of...
... information automatically appears when the recorder is set to Know Your DVD Recorder A Title number/name (Shows either track number, scene number, album number*3, or file number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.) G Album name appears for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs C The current...as "CD" and DATA DVDs as "DVD." *2 Does not appear with "*." b Note The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs. *3 Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. Front panel display Example: When playing a DVD Playing time and number of...
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... with "*." • Playing time of dubbing in the current album m Current album number and total number of albums b Notes • The recorder can only display the first level of the recorded program. Example: When dubbing a DVD Remaining time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. CLEAR TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 INPUT SELECT
... with "*." • Playing time of dubbing in the current album m Current album number and total number of albums b Notes • The recorder can only display the first level of the recorded program. Example: When dubbing a DVD Remaining time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. CLEAR TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 INPUT SELECT
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...+R -R Finalizing is necessary when you may need to record on the disc. 40 However, you play discs recorded with this recorder on any equipment other DVD equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment. You can be displayed on VR format compatible equipment. Differences between the disc types...protection Select "Don't Protect" in the table below. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. -RWVR Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a ...
...+R -R Finalizing is necessary when you may need to record on the disc. 40 However, you play discs recorded with this recorder on any equipment other DVD equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment. You can be displayed on VR format compatible equipment. Differences between the disc types...protection Select "Don't Protect" in the table below. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. -RWVR Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a ...