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... 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 List 40 Searching for...
... 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 List 40 Searching for...
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... Sound During Playback 77 VCR Recording 78 Before Recording 78 VCR Recording Without the Timer 79 VCR Timer Recording 81 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 83 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 84 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 87 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 87 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 88 Finalizing a Disc...
... Sound During Playback 77 VCR Recording 78 Before Recording 78 VCR Recording Without the Timer 79 VCR Timer Recording 81 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 83 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 84 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 86 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 87 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 87 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 88 Finalizing a Disc...
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This is a DVD recorder with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 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 want to have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Set...
This is a DVD recorder with built-in either manually or using the timer. DVD VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 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 want to have the recorder change the channel of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Set...
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... 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 as you like without changing the original contents. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only...
... 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 as you like without changing the original contents. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only...
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... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) 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 LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB ...L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). This connection is...
... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) 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 LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB ...L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). This connection is...
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... top box controller near the remote sensor 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 Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX.../UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel...
... top box controller near the remote sensor 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 Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX.../UHF IN to VHF/UHF OUT TV to the antenna output channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch). To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel...
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Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL ... cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL ... cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
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... 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. INPUT S... VIDEO INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder...
... 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. INPUT S... VIDEO INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder...
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... 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 101). Note During... of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when...
... 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB L PR SET TOP BOX OPTICAL COAXIAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 101). Note During... of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when...
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AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/... to coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/... to coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
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...the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks of the recorder to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. Do not connect to record using the Synchro Rec function.... can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of this recorder. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the...
...the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks of the recorder to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. Do not connect to record using the Synchro Rec function.... can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. You can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of this recorder. Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the...
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Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Hookups and Settings Connecting to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Noise (feedback) may not ...connected to (pages 56 and 86). Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 ...
Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the LINE 1 IN jacks You can connect a second VCR or similar device. Hookups and Settings Connecting to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Noise (feedback) may not ...connected to (pages 56 and 86). Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 ...
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... a disc that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 46). Press REC MODE repeatedly to a DVD and a VHS tape at ×1 speed. • This recorder shares a single tuner for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is received, the "STEREO" ...180 LP r 240 EP r 360 SLP (Long duration) 480 z Hint The approximate recording time for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. Recording only a still picture or just sound Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can free up in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the "MONO" indicator ...
... a disc that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 46). Press REC MODE repeatedly to a DVD and a VHS tape at ×1 speed. • This recorder shares a single tuner for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is received, the "STEREO" ...180 LP r 240 EP r 360 SLP (Long duration) 480 z Hint The approximate recording time for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. Recording only a still picture or just sound Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can free up in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the "MONO" indicator ...
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...(Normal recording) "c" and "OTR" light up, and the remaining recording time appears in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the TV to stop recording. Checking the disc status while recording You ...recording mode during recording. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until you stop recording Press x STOP twice. To stop recording. Press the button repeatedly to normal recording mode. The recorder returns to change the channel or input source during recording. To watch a VHS tape while recording...
...(Normal recording) "c" and "OTR" light up, and the remaining recording time appears in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the TV to stop recording. Checking the disc status while recording You ...recording mode during recording. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until you stop recording Press x STOP twice. To stop recording. Press the button repeatedly to normal recording mode. The recorder returns to change the channel or input source during recording. To watch a VHS tape while recording...
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...satellite receiver just before or during One-touch Timer Recording. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to divide titles, select "Off." Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. If you... do not want to change the display. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ DVD Recording Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 00:59 Ch 1 A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F...
...satellite receiver just before or during One-touch Timer Recording. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to divide titles, select "Off." Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. If you... do not want to change the display. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ DVD Recording Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 00:59 Ch 1 A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F...
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... program is noise in monaural but with EP mode. VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with adhesive tape. Programs that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 76). To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Audio" to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time. • This recorder has the copy guard function.
... program is noise in monaural but with EP mode. VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with adhesive tape. Programs that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 76). To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Audio" to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time. • This recorder has the copy guard function.
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... the TV screen will not be recorded on . To stop recording Press x STOP. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. Notes • You cannot change the recording mode, channel, or input source while recording. • If you press z REC. If you can turn off the TV during recording. VCR Recording VCR Recording Without the Timer DVD DISPLAY TV/DVD·VIDEO switch VIDEO CH...
... the TV screen will not be recorded on . To stop recording Press x STOP. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. Notes • You cannot change the recording mode, channel, or input source while recording. • If you press z REC. If you can turn off the TV during recording. VCR Recording VCR Recording Without the Timer DVD DISPLAY TV/DVD·VIDEO switch VIDEO CH...
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VIDEO SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set each timer recording items. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording You can set the timer for a total of a program. Follow the steps below to one month in advance.
VIDEO SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set each timer recording items. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording You can set the timer for a total of a program. Follow the steps below to one month in advance.
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...:10 AM No. "Edit": Changes the timer setting. Media 01 VCR 02 VCR 03 --04 --05 --06 --- Select an item using 4 Select the timer setting you want to change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. 5 Select one of the options, and press...
...:10 AM No. "Edit": Changes the timer setting. Media 01 VCR 02 VCR 03 --04 --05 --06 --- Select an item using 4 Select the timer setting you want to change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. 5 Select one of the options, and press...
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... programs; VCR Playback The playback picture does not appear on a DVD with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more information. , The tape is defective. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not ... commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it is set . , Insert a recordable disc (page 30). , Insert a disc with a PC will be charged). Consult your local Sony dealer for the recording. VCR Recording The channel cannot be changed from other equipment. TV reception is protected (page 70)....
... programs; VCR Playback The playback picture does not appear on a DVD with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more information. , The tape is defective. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not ... commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it is set . , Insert a recordable disc (page 30). , Insert a disc with a PC will be charged). Consult your local Sony dealer for the recording. VCR Recording The channel cannot be changed from other equipment. TV reception is protected (page 70)....
