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... 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From...44 DVD Recording 46 Before Recording 46 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 47 DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD ...
... 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From...44 DVD Recording 46 Before Recording 46 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 47 DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD ...
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... Selecting the Sound During Playback 74 VCR Recording 75 Before Recording 75 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 76 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 78 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 83 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 84 Dubbing From a VHS Tape...
... Selecting the Sound During Playback 74 VCR Recording 75 Before Recording 75 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 76 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 78 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 83 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 84 Dubbing From a VHS Tape...
Operating Instructions
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... Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to have the recorder change the channel of a button. 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 the media format you...
... Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to have the recorder change the channel of a button. 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 the media format you...
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...program - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes ...:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > One Touch Dubbing - Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No -
...program - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes ...:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > One Touch Dubbing - Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No -
Operating Instructions
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...ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to match the input source on . When you connect a cable box or satellite receiver to the LINE 1 IN jacks ... VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through This recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on the cable box or satellite receiver. With this hookup, you can watch cable...
...ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to match the input source on . When you connect a cable box or satellite receiver to the LINE 1 IN jacks ... VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through This recorder automatically sends the input signal from a cable box or satellite receiver on the cable box or satellite receiver. With this hookup, you can watch cable...
Operating Instructions
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...only. • Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV screen. To... INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Notes • Do not connect to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the yellow...
...only. • Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV screen. To... INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Notes • Do not connect to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the yellow...
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...You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. You will output DVD video signals only. 16 HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S ...VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia...
...You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. You will output DVD video signals only. 16 HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S ...VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia...
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... IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If...watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will output DVD video signals only. 17 When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "...
... IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If...watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will output DVD video signals only. 17 When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "...
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... on your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT...
... on your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT...
Operating Instructions
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...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 LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack. •...function (pages 51 and 80). Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. If the equipment has an S video jack,...
...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 LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack. •...function (pages 51 and 80). Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. If the equipment has an S video jack,...
Operating Instructions
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... your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the...
... your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the...
Operating Instructions
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...recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB). z Hint To play a disc recorded with the best possible picture quality, so I want to decrease for recorded titles is calculated after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. When recording such pictures, a recording mode offering longer recording...video source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. If recording time is as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Recording mode and recording time The following table is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes ...
...recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB). z Hint To play a disc recorded with the best possible picture quality, so I want to decrease for recorded titles is calculated after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. When recording such pictures, a recording mode offering longer recording...video source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. If recording time is as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). Recording mode and recording time The following table is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes ...
Operating Instructions
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... 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to record. • When using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to stop recording. 48 Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press...
... 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to record. • When using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to stop recording. 48 Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press...
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...) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Creating chapters in a title The recorder will not be recorded. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to change the display (page 44). Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to one month in advance. Note Do...
...) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Creating chapters in a title The recorder will not be recorded. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to change the display (page 44). Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to one month in advance. Note Do...
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... display changes as follows: LINE1 LINE2 DV 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record from a digital video camera connected to the connection you made. DVD 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an...
... display changes as follows: LINE1 LINE2 DV 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record from a digital video camera connected to the connection you made. DVD 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an...
Operating Instructions
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... you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set "VCR Function" - Only NTSC tapes can be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 72. To stop playback Press x STOP. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Notes • During... playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the ...
... you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set "VCR Function" - Only NTSC tapes can be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 72. To stop playback Press x STOP. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Notes • During... playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the ...
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Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
Operating Instructions
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... its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. "REC" appears in place. 4 Press CH +/- To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2). VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on this recorder's remote. on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. If...
... its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. "REC" appears in place. 4 Press CH +/- To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2). VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on this recorder's remote. on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. If...
Operating Instructions
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... VCR automatically changes the recording mode from SP to turn off 7:00 8:00 9:00 Program 1 10:00 Program 2 will be recorded if another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the program that the "Tape Length" setting is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. •...tab in place is too short for the inserted tape ("VCR Function" - 79 • If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. VCR Recording Program 2 will be cut off the...
... VCR automatically changes the recording mode from SP to turn off 7:00 8:00 9:00 Program 1 10:00 Program 2 will be recorded if another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the program that the "Tape Length" setting is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. •...tab in place is too short for the inserted tape ("VCR Function" - 79 • If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. VCR Recording Program 2 will be cut off the...
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... 67). VCR Recording The channel cannot be erased from the beginning. , There was a power failure during picture search. , Adjust the vertical hold control on a DVD with enough space for recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is pressed. , It will take a few seconds for the VCR. If a Sony cleaning cassette...
... 67). VCR Recording The channel cannot be erased from the beginning. , There was a power failure during picture search. , Adjust the vertical hold control on a DVD with enough space for recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is pressed. , It will take a few seconds for the VCR. If a Sony cleaning cassette...