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...-RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for VHS VIDEOs... refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used...
...-RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for VHS VIDEOs... refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used...
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... Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 28 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title...
... Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 28 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD Playback 35 Playing 35 Playback Options 36 Playing a Title From the Title...
Operating Instructions
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... to Article 820- 40 of cable entry as practical. To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on page 20. Note to CATV system installer (in particular,...that the cable ground shall be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6...
... to Article 820- 40 of cable entry as practical. To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on page 20. Note to CATV system installer (in particular,...that the cable ground shall be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6...
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...to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Be sure that the ...box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT ...OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. Place the set top box controller near the...
...to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Be sure that the ...box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT ...OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. Place the set top box controller near the...
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... channel on . Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on ... box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to antenna input 14
... channel on . Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall to SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder SET TOP BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on ... box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to antenna input 14
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... OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 28), be sure to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur. The...
... OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 28), be sure to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not use , the batteries should leakage occur. The...
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... the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can adjust the remote control's signal to control your TV's manufacturer code (see below . • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of your TV. TV/DVD·... or off VOL +/- Adjust the volume of the remote, the code number may not be reset to the default setting. TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher ...
... the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can adjust the remote control's signal to control your TV's manufacturer code (see below . • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of your TV. TV/DVD·... or off VOL +/- Adjust the volume of the remote, the code number may not be reset to the default setting. TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher ...
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... Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Controlling the volume of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one that works with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO ...switch "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your ...
... Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 Controlling the volume of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one that works with the remote TV/DVD·VIDEO ...switch "/1 Number buttons VOL +/- 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. 2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your ...
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... your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select "On." The setup display for selecting the type of DTS signal appears. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you want to send to run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup" in "Features" setup (page 105). and... near the cable box/satellite receiver (page 12). ,continued 25 For details, see "Video Settings (Video)" on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the "Setup" display (page 108). Otherwise, select "D-PCM." 16 Press...
... your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select "On." The setup display for selecting the type of DTS signal appears. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you want to send to run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup" in "Features" setup (page 105). and... near the cable box/satellite receiver (page 12). ,continued 25 For details, see "Video Settings (Video)" on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the "Setup" display (page 108). Otherwise, select "D-PCM." 16 Press...
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If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Remove the backings on the double-sided tape. To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with this recorder, contact your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/
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... Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press ENTER. 6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the front panel display when you selected above. Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the remote so it matches the mode you operate...
... Setting Setup 10:10 AM : AutDoVD 1 : DVDD1VDN2o DVD 3 5 Select the command mode ("DVD 1," "DVD 2," or "DVD 3"), and press ENTER. 6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the front panel display when you selected above. Note If the command mode does not match, the recorder's command mode appears on the remote so it matches the mode you operate...
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... audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder. Select an item using the TOOLS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 37). Press O RETURN to "...On" of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not start until you press H PLAY or...
... audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder. Select an item using the TOOLS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 37). Press O RETURN to "...On" of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not start until you press H PLAY or...
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... Setting Allows you start, check that all necessary connections. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is reset to the factory settings. The default command mode of the recorder. Note that you have made here. Command Mode Changes the command mode of this to... lost. 1 After step 3 above, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to make initial settings.
... Setting Allows you start, check that all necessary connections. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is reset to the factory settings. The default command mode of the recorder. Note that you have made here. Command Mode Changes the command mode of this to... lost. 1 After step 3 above, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to make initial settings.
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...menu has priority (page 82). Display Menus or displays do not appear on the recorder for both the Sony DVD equipment. Set the same command mode (page 26). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to the remote. , The same command mode is not at the same time, the program ...open after the first program has finished. Leave the recorder off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , Check that the vent on the recorder. ,continued 113 Additional Information Reset the code (page 21). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at its end. , Make ...
...menu has priority (page 82). Display Menus or displays do not appear on the recorder for both the Sony DVD equipment. Set the same command mode (page 26). , Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to the remote. , The same command mode is not at the same time, the program ...open after the first program has finished. Leave the recorder off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , Check that the vent on the recorder. ,continued 113 Additional Information Reset the code (page 21). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at its end. , Make ...
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... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (Approx. 10.6 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 116
... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (Approx. 10.6 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 116
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... (87) E Tape compartment (72, 79) F A (eject) button (72) G z REC (record) button (49, 79) H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons (38) I H (play) button (35, 72) X (pause) button (36, 49, 74, 79) x (stop) button (35, 49, 72, 79) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 49, 72, 79) K (remote sensor) (20) L Front panel display (47, 76) M PROGRESSIVE indicator (17...
... (87) E Tape compartment (72, 79) F A (eject) button (72) G z REC (record) button (49, 79) H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons (38) I H (play) button (35, 72) X (pause) button (36, 49, 74, 79) x (stop) button (35, 49, 72, 79) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 49, 72, 79) K (remote sensor) (20) L Front panel display (47, 76) M PROGRESSIVE indicator (17...
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... 119 Additional Information Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (21) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 49, 94) C DVD button (35, ...49) D Number buttons* (21, 36) SET button (21) E CLEAR button (42) F AUDIO button* (36) SUBTITLE button (36) G ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (40, 59) H DISPLAY button (46) TIME/TEXT button (47) I TOP MENU button (35) J M/m/ NEXT buttons (36) M m / M (search) buttons (36) N ZOOM button (36) O z REC (record) button...
... 119 Additional Information Remote For DVD functions Slide the cover Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV. A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (21) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 49, 94) C DVD button (35, ...49) D Number buttons* (21, 36) SET button (21) E CLEAR button (42) F AUDIO button* (36) SUBTITLE button (36) G ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (40, 59) H DISPLAY button (46) TIME/TEXT button (47) I TOP MENU button (35) J M/m/ NEXT buttons (36) M m / M (search) buttons (36) N ZOOM button (36) O z REC (record) button...
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...to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 16 "Connections" 105 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 69 Copy protection 49, 123 Copy-Free 49 Copy-Never 49 Copy-Once 49... Touch Dubbing" 96 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 95 "DVD Auto Chapter" 104 DVD Editing 58 DVD VIDEO 33, 123 DVD+R 30, 123 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 123 DVD-R 30, 123 DVD-RAM 33 DVD-RW 30, 123 E Easy Setup 108 "Edit" 55...F "Factory Setting" 108 Fast forward 37, 74 Fast reverse 37, 74 Feature settings 104 Finalizing 91 "Format DVD-RW" 105 Formatting 49, 70 "Front Display" 107 Front panel 118 Front panel display 122 H Handling discs 114...
...to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 16 "Connections" 105 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 69 Copy protection 49, 123 Copy-Free 49 Copy-Never 49 Copy-Once 49... Touch Dubbing" 96 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 95 "DVD Auto Chapter" 104 DVD Editing 58 DVD VIDEO 33, 123 DVD+R 30, 123 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 123 DVD-R 30, 123 DVD-RAM 33 DVD-RW 30, 123 E Easy Setup 108 "Edit" 55...F "Factory Setting" 108 Fast forward 37, 74 Fast reverse 37, 74 Feature settings 104 Finalizing 91 "Format DVD-RW" 105 Formatting 49, 70 "Front Display" 107 Front panel 118 Front panel display 122 H Handling discs 114...
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... 50, 79 Recording 48, 78 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 48 tape speed 78 while watching another program 50, 79 Recording mode 48, 78 Recording time 48, 51 Region code 34 Remaining time 47, 80 Remote 20, 119 ... 72, 79 Sub-menu 11 SUBTITLE 36 "Subtitle" 106 SUR (surround) 37 SYNCHRO REC 54, 83 "Synchro Recording" 54, 83, 105 System Menu 10 T "Tape Length" 105 Tape speed 78 "Time Zone" 100 TIME/...TEXT 47, 76 TIMER 52, 81 Timer List 55, 84 Timer recording 51, 81 change or cancel 55, 84 Title 124 "Title Dubbing" 90 "Title Erase" 60, 66 TITLE...
... 50, 79 Recording 48, 78 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 48 tape speed 78 while watching another program 50, 79 Recording mode 48, 78 Recording time 48, 51 Region code 34 Remaining time 47, 80 Remote 20, 119 ... 72, 79 Sub-menu 11 SUBTITLE 36 "Subtitle" 106 SUR (surround) 37 SYNCHRO REC 54, 83 "Synchro Recording" 54, 83, 105 System Menu 10 T "Tape Length" 105 Tape speed 78 "Time Zone" 100 TIME/...TEXT 47, 76 TIMER 52, 81 Timer List 55, 84 Timer recording 51, 81 change or cancel 55, 84 Title 124 "Title Dubbing" 90 "Title Erase" 60, 66 TITLE...