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...condense on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in this VCR-DVD recorder is connected. - Refer servicing to This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to... three hours before operating it is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. This symbol is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; Increase...
...condense on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in this VCR-DVD recorder is connected. - Refer servicing to This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to... three hours before operating it is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. This symbol is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; Increase...
Operating Instructions
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... on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs created on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding.../DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA...
... on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs created on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding.../DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA...
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This is a DVD recorder with built-in either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to view all titles on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback...
This is a DVD recorder with built-in either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to view all titles on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback...
Operating Instructions
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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! Settings are made in the following order. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder.
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! Settings are made in the following order. "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder.
Operating Instructions
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... an antenna only (no cable TV), select "Antenna." Displays "wide screen" pictures with a wide screen mode. For details, see page 94. To set the channels manually, see "Video Settings (Video)" on the upper and lower sections of Dolby Digital signal appears. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for...
... an antenna only (no cable TV), select "Antenna." Displays "wide screen" pictures with a wide screen mode. For details, see page 94. To set the channels manually, see "Video Settings (Video)" on the upper and lower sections of Dolby Digital signal appears. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for...
Operating Instructions
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... S video cord. 26 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 the connected equipment. To record on page 50 and page 78. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow... the LINE IN jacks of this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. Other VCR, etc. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to ...
... S video cord. 26 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 the connected equipment. To record on page 50 and page 78. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow... the LINE IN jacks of this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. Other VCR, etc. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to ...
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Quick Guide to 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 ...
Quick Guide to 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 ...
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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) Yes Yes ...
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) Yes Yes ...
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... device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that conforms 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 - DATA DVD -
... device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that conforms 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 - DATA DVD -
Operating Instructions
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... set the timer for a single title is 12 hours. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to divide titles, select "Off." Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of a program. Z...into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during a timer recording. DVD Timer Recording +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59). If you do not want to one month in the "Setup" display (page 99).
... set the timer for a single title is 12 hours. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to divide titles, select "Off." Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of a program. Z...into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during a timer recording. DVD Timer Recording +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59). If you do not want to one month in the "Setup" display (page 99).
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... CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combines with the new name. 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..." VR Marking... 6 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. To use the... same title name as before and after the mark become separate chapters. The display asks whether to complete renaming. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR You can be added, you like during playback. Each time you want to finish. 7 Select "No," and press ENTER....
... CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combines with the new name. 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..." VR Marking... 6 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. To use the... same title name as before and after the mark become separate chapters. The display asks whether to complete renaming. Creating chapters manually +RW -RWVR You can be added, you like during playback. Each time you want to finish. 7 Select "No," and press ENTER....
Operating Instructions
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The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/- on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Press TRACKING +/-. repeatedly until the distortion disappears. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING -
The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/- on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Press TRACKING +/-. repeatedly until the distortion disappears. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING -
Operating Instructions
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... rewind the tape for input only. Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Connect the camera to record or edit from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on page 50. DV/D8... instructions of "Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer" on page 110. Do the following to the DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 88 the input signal is for you...
... rewind the tape for input only. Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack. - See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. Connect the camera to record or edit from the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on page 50. DV/D8... instructions of "Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer" on page 110. Do the following to the DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 88 the input signal is for you...
Operating Instructions
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...Setup : 16:9 : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to 125. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup : Cable 10:10 AM Note You cannot preset channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is...14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to the previous display Press O RETURN. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AntAenntneanna Cable "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. The currently selected option is set. Create ...
...Setup : 16:9 : On : Standard : Off 10:10 AM To return to 125. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup : Cable 10:10 AM Note You cannot preset channels for the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is...14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to the previous display Press O RETURN. Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AntAenntneanna Cable "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. The currently selected option is set. Create ...
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Disc Setting Stop Setup Manual Set Presets or disables channels manually. Select a channel: 69 Add Erase Exit 5 Select "Add" or "Erase" using M/m or CH +/-, and press ENTER. If some channels could not be set using the ".... Auto Preset 10:10 AM Title List Searching for receivable channels: 3 Timer Edit Dubbing Scanning... Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AntAenntneanna Cable "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. 2 Select an option, and...
Disc Setting Stop Setup Manual Set Presets or disables channels manually. Select a channel: 69 Add Erase Exit 5 Select "Add" or "Erase" using M/m or CH +/-, and press ENTER. If some channels could not be set using the ".... Auto Preset 10:10 AM Title List Searching for receivable channels: 3 Timer Edit Dubbing Scanning... Tuner Preset Title List Timer Edit Antenna/Cable Auto Preset Manual Set Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AntAenntneanna Cable "Antenna": Presets VHF and UHF channels. "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. 2 Select an option, and...
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... Auto ◆ Daylight Saving Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the month, and press ,. Press Manual If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, set your area, or select "Auto" to have the... recorder automatically set the clock manually. 1 Select "Manual," and press ENTER. Clock Set CH Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Select a Channel: Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto ◆ Time ...
... Auto ◆ Daylight Saving Select "On" or "Off" (standard time), or select "Auto" to have the recorder automatically set the month, and press ,. Press Manual If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, set your area, or select "Auto" to have the... recorder automatically set the clock manually. 1 Select "Manual," and press ENTER. Clock Set CH Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Select a Channel: Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM Auto ◆ Time ...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV screen. , If the picture output signal from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV (page 95). The playback picture or TV program from...connecting cords 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 TV program using the ...TV cannot accept the progressive signal. The picture from the recorder appears on your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the...
... the TV screen. , If the picture output signal from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your VCR to get to your TV (page 95). The playback picture or TV program from...connecting cords 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 TV program using the ...TV cannot accept the progressive signal. The picture from the recorder appears on your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the...
Operating Instructions
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... audio signal does not come from the beginning. , Resume play . , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all programs. The program you are not recorded on the...
... audio signal does not come from the beginning. , Resume play . , The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with DTS soundtracks, noise will not work. Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect all programs. The program you are not recorded on the...
Operating Instructions
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... recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected, and that this recorder by a single i.LINK cable. When connecting this recorder to but...
... recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected, and that this recorder by a single i.LINK cable. When connecting this recorder to but...
Operating Instructions
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...to be connected. The maximum baud rate of data can be sent or received in the instruction manual of data that 100 megabits of equipment on page 88. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV ...page 88. Three maximum baud rates are trademarks. 111 Additional Information For further precautions, see the instruction manuals for megabits per second, or the amount of each equipment. Mbps stands for the equipment to the ...with an i.LINK jack. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to dub when this recorder is listed under "Specifications" in one second.
...to be connected. The maximum baud rate of data can be sent or received in the instruction manual of data that 100 megabits of equipment on page 88. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV ...page 88. Three maximum baud rates are trademarks. 111 Additional Information For further precautions, see the instruction manuals for megabits per second, or the amount of each equipment. Mbps stands for the equipment to the ...with an i.LINK jack. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to dub when this recorder is listed under "Specifications" in one second.