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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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... use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your cable box or satellite receiver - 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...
... use. * Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. DVD VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8 This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your cable box or satellite receiver - 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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...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 match the channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 Place... the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). This connection is turned on the cable ...
...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 match the channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. ,continued 13 Place... the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 83). This connection is turned on the cable ...
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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 ... on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable 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 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable box (3ch or 4ch...
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 ... on the satellite receiver or cable box. B: Cable 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 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable box (3ch or 4ch...
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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 ... watch cable channels without a cable box. Hookups and Settings C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) 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 ... watch cable channels without a cable box. Hookups and Settings C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
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...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 L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y... may not fit 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. When ...
...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 L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y... may not fit 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. When ...
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... 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 the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using a component video cord (not... 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).
... 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 the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using a component video cord (not... 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).
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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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... cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the recorder to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 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. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio...
... cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the recorder to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 28 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. Other VCR, etc OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio...
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... LINE2) to match the jack you may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV. Other VCR, etc. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to (pages 56 and 86). Notes • Do not connect more than one type...Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. 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 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN...
... LINE2) to match the jack you may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV. Other VCR, etc. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to (pages 56 and 86). Notes • Do not connect more than one type...Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. 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 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN...
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... available space for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. Recording mode Approximate recording time (minute) HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP r 150 ESP r 180 LP r 240 EP r 360 SLP (Long duration) 480 z Hint The approximate recording time for the recording time on . Select a recording mode according to a DVD and a VHS tape at ×1 speed...
... available space for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. Recording mode Approximate recording time (minute) HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP r 150 ESP r 180 LP r 240 EP r 360 SLP (Long duration) 480 z Hint The approximate recording time for the recording time on . Select a recording mode according to a DVD and a VHS tape at ×1 speed...
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...satellite receiver, make sure to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. If you are using the INPUT SELECT button. • You can use the number buttons for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/ DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to leave it on the... TV. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display....
...satellite receiver, make sure to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. If you are using the INPUT SELECT button. • You can use the number buttons for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/ DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to leave it on the... TV. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display....
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z Hint You can view the information also in a title The recorder will not be recorded. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set the timer for a single title is 12 hours. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to divide titles...
z Hint You can view the information also in a title The recorder will not be recorded. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set the timer for a single title is 12 hours. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to divide titles...
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...8226; You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record from a digital video camera connected to the connection... you made. Use the DV IN jack on page 28. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. DVD INPUT SELECT z REC REC MODE x STOP 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an input source according...
...8226; You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record from a digital video camera connected to the connection... you made. Use the DV IN jack on page 28. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. DVD INPUT SELECT z REC REC MODE x STOP 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an input source according...
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... playback Press x STOP. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will play, but the tape will rewind automatically. The...
... playback Press x STOP. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will play, but the tape will rewind automatically. The...
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CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions.
CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions.
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...is available for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. "EP" provides recording time three times as long as illustrated. Once started, the recorder cannot be recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS video decks with EP mode. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure,...safety tab as "SP." 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. VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with or without the recorder turned on. To record on the tape again, cover ...
...is available for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. "EP" provides recording time three times as long as illustrated. Once started, the recorder cannot be recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS video decks with EP mode. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure,...safety tab as "SP." 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. VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start with or without the recorder turned on. To record on the tape again, cover ...
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..., "SP" or "EP." To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to select the channel or input source you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically. Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can turn off the TV during recording. VCR Recording VCR Recording Without the Timer DVD DISPLAY TV/DVD·VIDEO switch VIDEO CH +/- For details about...
..., "SP" or "EP." To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to select the channel or input source you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically. Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can turn off the TV during recording. VCR Recording VCR Recording Without the Timer DVD DISPLAY TV/DVD·VIDEO switch VIDEO CH +/- For details about...