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... the user to the presence of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; Should this manual could void your authority to persons. The AC power cord must be of sufficient magnitude to the video head, tape, and the...an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to use of the FCC Rules. If this VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • If the recorder is placed in a confined space such as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This symbol is located on the lenses inside...
... the user to the presence of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; Should this manual could void your authority to persons. The AC power cord must be of sufficient magnitude to the video head, tape, and the...an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to use of the FCC Rules. If this VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to prevent heat build-up in the recorder. • If the recorder is placed in a confined space such as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This symbol is located on the lenses inside...
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... -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD 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 Functions... available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual...
... -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD 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 Functions... available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual...
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... tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD VIDEO Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select...
... tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD VIDEO Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select...
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Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Settings are made in the following order. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished!
Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Settings are made in the following order. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished!
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... Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. You can use an S video cord (not supplied...
... Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. You can use an S video cord (not supplied...
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...Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW ...in Video mode*2 (page 66) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 86) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 86) DVD-R Automatically -R formatted Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 86) Usable disc versions...
...Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW ...in Video mode*2 (page 66) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 86) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 86) DVD-R Automatically -R formatted Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 86) Usable disc versions...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 66) Auto Chapter (page 48) Manual Chapter (page 59) Change Title Name (page 60) Erase Title/ Chapter (page 56) A-B Erase (page 57) Divide Title (page 58) Playlist (page 61...No No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) • DVD-Rs with CPRM*1 *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that ...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 66) Auto Chapter (page 48) Manual Chapter (page 59) Change Title Name (page 60) Erase Title/ Chapter (page 56) A-B Erase (page 57) Divide Title (page 58) Playlist (page 61...No No No Discs that cannot be recorded on • DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0) • DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible • 8 cm discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs • DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format) • DVD-Rs with CPRM*1 *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that ...
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...a PC or similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be purchased CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard ...MP3 or JPEG format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in This Manual DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - 12 cm/8 cm Discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8...
...a PC or similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be purchased CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard ...MP3 or JPEG format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in This Manual DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - 12 cm/8 cm Discs Operation Playback Recording DVD+RW DVD-RW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8...
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... chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59). Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during recording. If you do not want to change the display. DVD Timer Recording +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can set each timer recording item. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM ...MENU TIMER M/m/ Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set the timer...
... chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59). Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during recording. If you do not want to change the display. DVD Timer Recording +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can set each timer recording item. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM ...MENU TIMER M/m/ Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set the timer...
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...the previous chapter. Notes • If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter marks can manually insert a chapter mark at the point where you press the button, "Marking..." The "Title Name" ...chapter mark during playback. During playback, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. Each time you want to record or edit. • You cannot add or erase chapter marks on the screen, and the... the same title name as before and after the mark become separate chapters. VR Marking... DVD Editing CHAPTER MARK ERASE CHAPTER MARK 59 Press CHAPTER MARK at any point you may not ...
...the previous chapter. Notes • If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter marks can manually insert a chapter mark at the point where you press the button, "Marking..." The "Title Name" ...chapter mark during playback. During playback, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. Each time you want to record or edit. • You cannot add or erase chapter marks on the screen, and the... the same title name as before and after the mark become separate chapters. VR Marking... DVD Editing CHAPTER MARK ERASE CHAPTER MARK 59 Press CHAPTER MARK at any point you may not ...
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...z Hint If you do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. your digital video camera. the images on page 110. It will fast forward...other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Notes • The DV IN jack is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied)...
...z Hint If you do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. your digital video camera. the images on page 110. It will fast forward...other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Notes • The DV IN jack is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied)...
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... or select a channel of any TV program using the recorder, use this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder to your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , ...output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to change. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Video" setup. , The aspect ratio of the disc is connected securely. The picture from the recorder appears on your DVD. The picture does ...
... or select a channel of any TV program using the recorder, use this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV's S VIDEO input. , You have set the recorder to your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , ...output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to change. TV program reception does not fill the screen. , Set the channel manually in "Video" setup. , The aspect ratio of the disc is connected securely. The picture from the recorder appears on your DVD. The picture does ...
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... not come from the beginning. , Resume play was not finalized (page 86). The disc does not start playback. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be able to do some... when it was activated (page 36). , You have set "Tuner Audio" in "Audio" setup to "Main" (page 97). See the instruction manual supplied with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is reading disc information, playback operations will come ...
... not come from the beginning. , Resume play was not finalized (page 86). The disc does not start playback. The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be able to do some... when it was activated (page 36). , You have set "Tuner Audio" in "Audio" setup to "Main" (page 97). See the instruction manual supplied with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is reading disc information, playback operations will come ...
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"Manual Set" 94 MARKER 39 MENU 32 Menu Top menu 32 "Modify" 63 "Move" 63 MP3 audio tracks 40 N...47, 74 R Rear panel 116 REC 47, 74 REC MODE 47, 74 Recording 45, 73 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 tape speed 73 while watching another program 47, 74 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remaining time 75 Remote 19, 113 REPEAT... "Tuner Audio" 97 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 93 "TV Type" 95 TV/DVD·VIDEO 20 TV/VIDEO 47, 74 U "Unfinalize" 87 Unrecordable pictures 46 V "VCR Function" 100 VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28 Video settings 95 VR mode 28 Z ZOOM...
"Manual Set" 94 MARKER 39 MENU 32 Menu Top menu 32 "Modify" 63 "Move" 63 MP3 audio tracks 40 N...47, 74 R Rear panel 116 REC 47, 74 REC MODE 47, 74 Recording 45, 73 recordable discs 28 recording format 28 recording mode 45 tape speed 73 while watching another program 47, 74 Recording mode 45 Recording time 45, 48 Region code 31 Remaining time 75 Remote 19, 113 REPEAT... "Tuner Audio" 97 Tuner Preset 23 Tuner Preset settings 93 "TV Type" 95 TV/DVD·VIDEO 20 TV/VIDEO 47, 74 U "Unfinalize" 87 Unrecordable pictures 46 V "VCR Function" 100 VIDEO CD 30 Video mode 28 Video settings 95 VR mode 28 Z ZOOM...