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... to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of Gemstar Development Corporation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear exterior. The VCR Plus+ system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is encouraged to try to persons. Refer...cord must be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of the following measures: - If this product will not ...
... to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of Gemstar Development Corporation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear exterior. The VCR Plus+ system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is encouraged to try to persons. Refer...cord must be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this VCR-DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of the following measures: - If this product will not ...
Operating Instructions
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... explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available...
... explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available...
Operating Instructions
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... to DVD Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 43) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization...
... to DVD Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 43) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization...
Operating Instructions
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Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 48) Auto Manual Chapter Chapter (page 104) (page 84) Change title name (page 82) Erase title (page 82) A-B Erase (page 83) Playlist (page 84) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Double layer discs • 8 cm discs ,continued 11
Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 48) Auto Manual Chapter Chapter (page 104) (page 84) Change title name (page 82) Erase title (page 82) A-B Erase (page 83) Playlist (page 84) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible • Double layer discs • 8 cm discs ,continued 11
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO CD CD DATA CD Disc Logo Icon used in this manual DVD VCD CD DATA CD Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of files and... CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/ Super VIDEO CD format (with a different region code (see page 13) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well. 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes -
... VIDEO CD CD DATA CD Disc Logo Icon used in this manual DVD VCD CD DATA CD Characteristics Discs such as movies that can be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of files and... CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/ Super VIDEO CD format (with a different region code (see page 13) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well. 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes -
Operating Instructions
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.... • If this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it will be made in the following order. The setup display for setting the clock. Easy Setup Select a method for clock setting appears. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you... turn on your recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it off. Auto Manual 30 The setup display for selecting the language used in the "Setup" display to ...
.... • If this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it will be made in the following order. The setup display for setting the clock. Easy Setup Select a method for clock setting appears. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you... turn on your recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it off. Auto Manual 30 The setup display for selecting the language used in the "Setup" display to ...
Operating Instructions
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... R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to record using the Synchro Rec function. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. See also the instruction manual supplied with a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on the...
... R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to record using the Synchro Rec function. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. See also the instruction manual supplied with a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on the...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to turn off the display. This may prevent the accurate recording of "Features" in advance. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during recording. Setting the timer manually (Standard) Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU [TIMER] M/m/ Press DISPLAY during recording. A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining recording...
... DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to turn off the display. This may prevent the accurate recording of "Features" in advance. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during recording. Setting the timer manually (Standard) Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU [TIMER] M/m/ Press DISPLAY during recording. A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining recording...
Operating Instructions
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...hrs T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs You can set the timer: the standard method and VCR Plus+ method. • Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of 12 programs together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to one minute for each TV program (page 71). Note Do not operate ...your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. There are two methods to set the timer for a total of the program manually. • VCR Plus+:...
...hrs T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs You can set the timer: the standard method and VCR Plus+ method. • Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of 12 programs together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to one minute for each TV program (page 71). Note Do not operate ...your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. There are two methods to set the timer for a total of the program manually. • VCR Plus+:...
Operating Instructions
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... x STOP X PAUSE 1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is also erased. Title List(Original) Title List Timer Edit Press ENTER : Title Menu for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the screen and the scenes before and after of protected discs or protected titles. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR You can...
... x STOP X PAUSE 1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is also erased. Title List(Original) Title List Timer Edit Press ENTER : Title Menu for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the screen and the scenes before and after of protected discs or protected titles. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR You can...
Operating Instructions
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... in 4:3 size. It will fast forward and rewind the tape for input only. the input signal is straightforward because the recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on page 53. VCR-DVD recorder DV DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV Dubbing (DV...camera to the i.LINK standard. See the instruction manual supplied with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on page 56. - Do the following to the DV IN Jack You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Notes • The DV IN ...
... in 4:3 size. It will fast forward and rewind the tape for input only. the input signal is straightforward because the recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on page 53. VCR-DVD recorder DV DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV Dubbing (DV...camera to the i.LINK standard. See the instruction manual supplied with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on page 56. - Do the following to the DV IN Jack You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Notes • The DV IN ...
Operating Instructions
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... persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 15). , Switch the input selector on the TV screen. In this case, set the recorder to "Off" in the... TV screen. , If the picture output signal from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are distorted. , Reorient the TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any ...
... persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture. , Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 15). , Switch the input selector on the TV screen. In this case, set the recorder to "Off" in the... TV screen. , If the picture output signal from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are distorted. , Reorient the TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any ...
Operating Instructions
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... able to do some DVDs. Additional Information ,continued 109 Sound is first inserted. An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played. , Second Audio Program (SAP) is fixed on your DVD. The disc does not start playback. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side... facing up. , The disc is upside down. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Some functions...
... able to do some DVDs. Additional Information ,continued 109 Sound is first inserted. An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played. , Second Audio Program (SAP) is fixed on your DVD. The disc does not start playback. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side... facing up. , The disc is upside down. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Some functions...
Operating Instructions
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... T "Tape Length" 104 Tape speed 67 "Time Zone" 99 TIME/TEXT 45 TIMER 51, 70 Timer List 55, 74 Timer recording 50, 69 check/change/cancel 55, 74 manual setting 50, 69 VCR Plus+ system 52, 71 Title 123 TITLE LIST 42, 57, 82 Title List 42 "Title Name" 83, 86 TOOLS 41... TOP MENU 57 Track 123 TRACKING 77 Tracking adjustment 77 Troubleshooting 108 "Tuner Audio" 102 Tuner Preset 31 Tuner Preset settings 97 "TV Type" 100 TV/DVD·...
... T "Tape Length" 104 Tape speed 67 "Time Zone" 99 TIME/TEXT 45 TIMER 51, 70 Timer List 55, 74 Timer recording 50, 69 check/change/cancel 55, 74 manual setting 50, 69 VCR Plus+ system 52, 71 Title 123 TITLE LIST 42, 57, 82 Title List 42 "Title Name" 83, 86 TOOLS 41... TOP MENU 57 Track 123 TRACKING 77 Tracking adjustment 77 Troubleshooting 108 "Tuner Audio" 102 Tuner Preset 31 Tuner Preset settings 97 "TV Type" 100 TV/DVD·...