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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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... 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 a button. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your cable box or satellite receiver - DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
... 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 a button. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your cable box or satellite receiver - DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
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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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... satellite receiver is necessary to match the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). For details, see the tuner's operating... 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...
... satellite receiver is necessary to match the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). For details, see the tuner's operating... 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...
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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 ... or 4ch). B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the satellite receiver or cable box...
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 ... or 4ch). B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on . To watch cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the satellite receiver or cable box...
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... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. 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... VHF/UHF OUT TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input 15 Hookups and Settings C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
... cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. 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... VHF/UHF OUT TV Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input 15 Hookups and Settings C: Cable without a cable box. Also 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 S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (...
...(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 S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (...
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...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 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). The PROGRESSIVE indicator... then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. 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.
...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 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). The PROGRESSIVE indicator... then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. 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.
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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/... amplifier (receiver) OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) to optical digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input...
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/... amplifier (receiver) OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) to optical digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input...
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.... Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of this recorder, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder. Do not connect 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. To record on page 53 and page 83. Connecting Another...
.... Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of this recorder, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on this recorder. Do not connect 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. To record on page 53 and page 83. Connecting Another...
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...image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. 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... To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV. 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 ...
...image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 29 Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. 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... To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV. 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 ...
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... SLP (Long duration) 480 z Hint The approximate recording time for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. If recording time is your needs (page 30). • Check that has already been edited - The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at the same time. Recording mode and recording time The following table is received, the "STEREO...
... SLP (Long duration) 480 z Hint The approximate recording time for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. If recording time is your needs (page 30). • Check that has already been edited - The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at the same time. Recording mode and recording time The following table is received, the "STEREO...
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... Press REC MODE repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. To cancel ... • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Note that it on the TV. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to select the recording mode. Each press increases the time ... stop recording. Recording continues until the counter appears in the front panel display. Recording using the INPUT SELECT button. • You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2...
... Press REC MODE repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. To cancel ... • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Note that it on the TV. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to select the recording mode. Each press increases the time ... stop recording. Recording continues until the counter appears in the front panel display. Recording using the INPUT SELECT button. • You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2...
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... Rem 00:59 Ch 1 A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source z Hint You can view the information also in a title The recorder will not be recorded. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to change the display. Select...
... Rem 00:59 Ch 1 A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source z Hint You can view the information also in a title The recorder will not be recorded. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to change the display. Select...
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... programs When a stereo program is available for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. 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. Once started, the recorder cannot be correctly recorded on VHS video decks with SP mode only. • Noise may...
... programs When a stereo program is available for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. 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. Once started, the recorder cannot be correctly recorded on VHS video decks with SP mode only. • Noise may...
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...; To select a channel, you press z REC. VCR Recording VCR Recording Without the Timer DVD DISPLAY TV/DVD·VIDEO switch VIDEO CH +/- To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (Normal recording) "c" and "OTR" light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display, and recording starts. "REC" appears in the front panel...
...; To select a channel, you press z REC. VCR Recording VCR Recording Without the Timer DVD DISPLAY TV/DVD·VIDEO switch VIDEO CH +/- To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (Normal recording) "c" and "OTR" light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display, and recording starts. "REC" appears in the front panel...
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VIDEO SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ Follow the steps below to one month in advance. 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.
VIDEO SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ Follow the steps below to one month in advance. 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.
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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 ENTER. "Edit": Changes the timer setting. Date 04/15 04/30 Start Stop...15PM 09:45PM Ch11 Delete --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- • You cannot change or cancel, and press ENTER. Timer List 10:10 AM No. Media 01 VCR 02 VCR 03 --04 --05 --06 --- The sub-menu appears. 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 ENTER. "Edit": Changes the timer setting. Date 04/15 04/30 Start Stop...15PM 09:45PM Ch11 Delete --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- • You cannot change or cancel, and press ENTER. Timer List 10:10 AM No. Media 01 VCR 02 VCR 03 --04 --05 --06 --- The sub-menu appears. Select an item using
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...). , Insert a disc with a PC will be charged). VCR Playback The playback picture does not appear on a DVD with enough space for more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 70). If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your local Sony dealer for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which...
...). , Insert a disc with a PC will be charged). VCR Playback The playback picture does not appear on a DVD with enough space for more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 70). If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your local Sony dealer for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which...