Operating Instructions
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... harmful interference to rain or moisture. This appliance is located on the rear exterior. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended... cautioned that to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this VCR-DVD recorder is manufactured under license from that any change or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions, may be of sufficient ...
... harmful interference to rain or moisture. This appliance is located on the rear exterior. As the laser beam used in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended... cautioned that to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this VCR-DVD recorder is manufactured under license from that any change or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions, may be of sufficient ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs ... graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in music CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CDRWs...
... 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 for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs ... graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in music CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CDRWs...
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 well. 12 Yes No Yes No Yes - Discs that cannot be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD... be purchased CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can be purchased or rented VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/ Super VIDEO CD format (with a different region code (see page...
... VIDEO CD CD DATA CD Disc Logo Icon used in this manual DVD VCD CD DATA CD Characteristics Discs such as well. 12 Yes No Yes No Yes - Discs that cannot be played • CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD... be purchased CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can be purchased or rented VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/ Super VIDEO CD format (with a different region code (see page...
Operating Instructions
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... you turn it will be made in the on-screen display appears. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to run Easy Setup (page 107). 4 ...so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. The setup display for selecting the language used in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! 1 Turn on page 19. Auto Manual 30 You can change them later...
... you turn it will be made in the on-screen display appears. "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will appear each time you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display to run Easy Setup (page 107). 4 ...so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. The setup display for selecting the language used in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! 1 Turn on page 19. Auto Manual 30 You can change them later...
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... Dolby Digital 11 Select the type of the connected TV appears. 9 Select the setting that matches your area are not yet sending time signals, select "Manual," and press ENTER. If your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan "4:3 Letter Box": For standard TVs. Set ... when you have a cable connection. Press M/m to your amplifier (receiver). If you will automatically search for all of the screen. The recorder will receive channels. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for a channel that do not fit. For details, see page 98. The ...
... Dolby Digital 11 Select the type of the connected TV appears. 9 Select the setting that matches your area are not yet sending time signals, select "Manual," and press ENTER. If your TV screen type. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan "4:3 Letter Box": For standard TVs. Set ... when you have a cable connection. Press M/m to your amplifier (receiver). If you will automatically search for all of the screen. The recorder will receive channels. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for a channel that do not fit. For details, see page 98. The ...
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 a disc in this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet...
... 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 a disc in this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet...
Operating Instructions
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... date, time, and channel of 12 programs together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to turn off the display. The recording information appears. For details, see page 84. There are two methods to set the timer for a total of the program manually. • VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV program...
... date, time, and channel of 12 programs together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to turn off the display. The recording information appears. For details, see page 84. There are two methods to set the timer for a total of the program manually. • VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV program...
Operating Instructions
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... tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode. • It may prevent the accurate recording of "Features" in advance. SYSTEM MENU M/m/ This may take up to set "VCR Function" - Setting the timer manually (Standard) VIDEO Notes • The remaining tape length...B Time counter C Recording mode D Remaining time E Current channel To check the remaining time of a tape, 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 calculate ...
... tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode. • It may prevent the accurate recording of "Features" in advance. SYSTEM MENU M/m/ This may take up to set "VCR Function" - Setting the timer manually (Standard) VIDEO Notes • The remaining tape length...B Time counter C Recording mode D Remaining time E Current channel To check the remaining time of a tape, 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 calculate ...
Operating Instructions
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The tracking meter appears. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. to adjust the picture. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. ,continued 77 Press TRACKING +/- Press TRACKING +/- Playing VHS Tapes Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. repeatedly until the distortion disappears. at the same time. Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking adjustment Press TRACKING + and TRACKING -
The tracking meter appears. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. to adjust the picture. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. ,continued 77 Press TRACKING +/- Press TRACKING +/- Playing VHS Tapes Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. repeatedly until the distortion disappears. at the same time. Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking adjustment Press TRACKING + and TRACKING -
Operating Instructions
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...Marking mark..." SYSTEM MENU ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST ./> H PLAY TITLE LIST M/m, ENTER x STOP X PAUSE 1 Press DVD to the Playlist title as one scene without changing the actual recordings. DVD To erase chapter marks You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. Each time you ... 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 manually insert a ...
...Marking mark..." SYSTEM MENU ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST ./> H PLAY TITLE LIST M/m, ENTER x STOP X PAUSE 1 Press DVD to the Playlist title as one scene without changing the actual recordings. DVD To erase chapter marks You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. Each time you ... 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 manually insert a ...
Operating Instructions
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... You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. your digital video camera. VCR-DVD recorder DV DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 93 You can connect a digital...
... You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. your digital video camera. VCR-DVD recorder DV DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 93 You can connect a digital...
Operating Instructions
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...that provides further detailed settings. Tuner Preset 10:10 AM Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Antenna/Cable : 4:3ALnetettnenraBox Auto Preset : OnCable Manual Set 3,4 Ch Out : 3CH Guide Channel Setup Setup "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. Settings and Adjustments ,continued 97 Setup ... "Tuner Preset" in "Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)" on page 105. 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. Some items display a dialog ...
...that provides further detailed settings. Tuner Preset 10:10 AM Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Antenna/Cable : 4:3ALnetettnenraBox Auto Preset : OnCable Manual Set 3,4 Ch Out : 3CH Guide Channel Setup Setup "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. Settings and Adjustments ,continued 97 Setup ... "Tuner Preset" in "Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)" on page 105. 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. Some items display a dialog ...
Operating Instructions
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...ENTER. 5 Select the channel you can set using the Auto Preset or Easy Setup function, you want to select "Tuner Preset" in numerical sequence. Manual Set Title list 10:10 AM Timer Edit Select a channel: 69 Disc Setting Setup Add Erase 6 Select "Add" or "Erase" using M/m or...: 3 Timer 7% Edit Scanning... Tuner Preset 10:10 AM Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Antenna/Cable : 4:3ALnetettnenraBox Auto Preset : OnCable Manual Set 3,4 Ch Out : 3CH Guide Channel Setup Setup "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. Please wait. If some channels could not be set...
...ENTER. 5 Select the channel you can set using the Auto Preset or Easy Setup function, you want to select "Tuner Preset" in numerical sequence. Manual Set Title list 10:10 AM Timer Edit Select a channel: 69 Disc Setting Setup Add Erase 6 Select "Add" or "Erase" using M/m or...: 3 Timer 7% Edit Scanning... Tuner Preset 10:10 AM Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Antenna/Cable : 4:3ALnetettnenraBox Auto Preset : OnCable Manual Set 3,4 Ch Out : 3CH Guide Channel Setup Setup "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. Please wait. If some channels could not be set...
Operating Instructions
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..." on page 96 to select "Clock Set" in the "Setup" display. 2 Select "Auto," and press ENTER. Manual If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for the recorder. Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" setup helps you know of a channel that carries a time signal.... pressing M/m and ENTER. ◆ Clock Set CH Select a channel that carries a time signal. Leave the setting at "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the clock manually. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays" on page 96 to set your local PBS station. Clock Set CH Title list ...
..." on page 96 to select "Clock Set" in the "Setup" display. 2 Select "Auto," and press ENTER. Manual If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for the recorder. Clock Setting (Clock Set) The "Clock Set" setup helps you know of a channel that carries a time signal.... pressing M/m and ENTER. ◆ Clock Set CH Select a channel that carries a time signal. Leave the setting at "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the clock manually. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Using the Setup Displays" on page 96 to set your local PBS station. Clock Set CH Title list ...
Operating Instructions
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...of any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is compatible with the aspect ratio of your...recorder appears on the recorder. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off" in question and connect it directly to your TV so that the signal from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR... 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 bunched antenna cables farther apart. ...
...of any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is compatible with the aspect ratio of your...recorder appears on the recorder. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off" in question and connect it directly to your TV so that the signal from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR... 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 bunched antenna cables farther apart. ...
Operating Instructions
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... connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in "Audio" setup to "TV Mode" (page 103). DVD Playback The disc does not play the disc if it is first inserted. Use the menu to do some DVDs. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side facing up. ,... The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Insert the disc with the disc. Additional Information ,continued 109 An ...
... connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in "Audio" setup to "TV Mode" (page 103). DVD Playback The disc does not play the disc if it is first inserted. Use the menu to do some DVDs. See the instruction manual supplied with the labeled side facing up. ,... The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Insert the disc with the disc. Additional Information ,continued 109 An ...
Operating Instructions
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... daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is i.LINK? Note Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected,... to but also with various digital AV equipment. Possible applications are subject to this recorder in two directions between equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). ...
... daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is i.LINK? Note Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected,... to but also with various digital AV equipment. Possible applications are subject to this recorder in two directions between equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). ...
Operating Instructions
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... to equipment having DV jacks, see page 93. It cannot output signals. For further precautions, see the notes on this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for megabits per second, or the amount of equipment on some equipment. For details on precautions when connecting this...received in one second. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the equipment. It is connected to other video equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from equipment such as this recorder is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on which...
... to equipment having DV jacks, see page 93. It cannot output signals. For further precautions, see the notes on this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for megabits per second, or the amount of equipment on some equipment. For details on precautions when connecting this...received in one second. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the equipment. It is connected to other video equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from equipment such as this recorder is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on which...