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.... 4US About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to Disc Types" on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used ...in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. • Icons, such as those on the remote....
.... 4US About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to Disc Types" on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used ...in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. • Icons, such as those on the remote....
Operating Instructions
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... Check the brand code of your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this way, you need to: - cable with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function This function allows the recorder to your cable box/satellite receiver.... each component before connecting. 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. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up...
... Check the brand code of your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this way, you need to: - cable with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function This function allows the recorder to your cable box/satellite receiver.... each component before connecting. 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. Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up...
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..." to the AUDIO L/R jacks. With this connection. ,continued 13US You need to connect to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL ...controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box/ satellite receiver S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder...
..." to the AUDIO L/R jacks. With this connection. ,continued 13US You need to connect to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL ...controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver. Wall Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box/ satellite receiver S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder...
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...remote, the components compatible with the TV. "Player" appears on the TV screen when using the "/1 button on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using the Control for HDMI function turn the TV off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder... R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI. TV or projector HDMI cord (supplied)...
...remote, the components compatible with the TV. "Player" appears on the TV screen when using the "/1 button on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using the Control for HDMI function turn the TV off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder... R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI. TV or projector HDMI cord (supplied)...
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...Turn your TV on the recorder. Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of your TV Select the channel on your TV Switch your TV's input source Select the broadcast on your TV that can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on or off Adjust ...last about three to operate your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the buttons below may not respond to the remote. • With normal use the remote for this remote to six months. • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid ...
...Turn your TV on the recorder. Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of your TV Select the channel on your TV Switch your TV's input source Select the broadcast on your TV that can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on or off Adjust ...last about three to operate your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of the buttons below may not respond to the remote. • With normal use the remote for this remote to six months. • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid ...
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... To return to make the minimum number of DVD3. To check the command mode for the remote is turned off. Settings are made in the front panel display. If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to the default setting... of basic adjustments for the recorder appears in the following order. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Finished! Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the previous display Press O RETURN. Number buttons 123 456 ...
... To return to make the minimum number of DVD3. To check the command mode for the remote is turned off. Settings are made in the front panel display. If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to the default setting... of basic adjustments for the recorder appears in the following order. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Finished! Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the previous display Press O RETURN. Number buttons 123 456 ...
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... (page 103). and check that the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window. Remove the backings 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 106). z Hint If you use the cable box/satellite receiver...
... (page 103). and check that the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window. Remove the backings 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 106). z Hint If you use the cable box/satellite receiver...
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2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 26US
2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 26US
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... recording, press X PAUSE again. ,continued 49US DVD Recording The recorder's input is full. Wait until you stop the recording or the disc is switched to stop recording Press x STOP. DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also use the number buttons. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control...
... recording, press X PAUSE again. ,continued 49US DVD Recording The recorder's input is full. Wait until you stop the recording or the disc is switched to stop recording Press x STOP. DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also use the number buttons. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control...
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... the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. If you press z REC. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. Recording using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing CH +/- You can set the duration. VCR Recording To stop recording Press...
... the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. If you press z REC. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. Recording using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing CH +/- You can set the duration. VCR Recording To stop recording Press...
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... until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to the disc. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on... information, the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or information display will not appear. This is because the recorder is flashing. , The disc does not have recorded or edited a disc. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set. , Make sure a ...
... until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to the disc. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on... information, the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or information display will not appear. This is because the recorder is flashing. , The disc does not have recorded or edited a disc. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set. , Make sure a ...
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... Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI OUT HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector USB USB jack Type A (For connecting camcorders or digital still cameras) General Power requirements 120 ...% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 329 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 13 inches) Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10.1 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) HDMI cord (1) Design and...
... Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI OUT HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector USB USB jack Type A (For connecting camcorders or digital still cameras) General Power requirements 120 ...% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 329 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 13 inches) Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10.1 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) HDMI cord (1) Design and...
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...) button (34, 49) B "/1 (on (page 12). 116US Front panel Buttons on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- buttons*1*2 (49, 69, 75) K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (34, 49, 68, 75) L (remote sensor) (21) M Front panel display (41, 72) N ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (87... the tactile dot as the buttons on the recorder have the same or similar names. buttons are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (23) C Disc tray (34, 49) D ONE-TOUCH DUBBING (DVD) T VIDEO button (83) DVD t (VIDEO) button (84) E Tape compartment...
...) button (34, 49) B "/1 (on (page 12). 116US Front panel Buttons on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- buttons*1*2 (49, 69, 75) K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (34, 49, 68, 75) L (remote sensor) (21) M Front panel display (41, 72) N ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (87... the tactile dot as the buttons on the recorder have the same or similar names. buttons are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (23) C Disc tray (34, 49) D ONE-TOUCH DUBBING (DVD) T VIDEO button (83) DVD t (VIDEO) button (84) E Tape compartment...
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...selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (21) • INPUT button (21) • CH (channel) +/- Use the tactile dot as a reference. *2 The CH +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 87) B DVD button (34, 49) C ...Number buttons*1 (35) SET button (91, 93, 104) D ANGLE button (35) E TOP MENU button (34) MENU button (34) F DISPLAY button (40) G M/m/ NEXT buttons (35) J REPLAY/ (35) ADVANCE buttons K m / M (search) buttons (35) L CLEAR button (105) M X PAUSE button (49) N z REC (record) button (49...
...selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (21) • INPUT button (21) • CH (channel) +/- Use the tactile dot as a reference. *2 The CH +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 87) B DVD button (34, 49) C ...Number buttons*1 (35) SET button (91, 93, 104) D ANGLE button (35) E TOP MENU button (34) MENU button (34) F DISPLAY button (40) G M/m/ NEXT buttons (35) J REPLAY/ (35) ADVANCE buttons K m / M (search) buttons (35) L CLEAR button (105) M X PAUSE button (49) N z REC (record) button (49...
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... AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 103 Control for HDMI 16, 104 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 Copy protection 48 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once ...D8 Dubbing" 88 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 88 "DVD Auto Chapter" 102 "DVD Backup" 91 DVD Editing 57 DVD VIDEO 32 DVD+R 30 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30 DVD-R 30 DVD-RAM 32 DVD-RW 30 E Easy Setup 106 "Edit" 53, 79...F "Factory Setting" 106 Fast forward 36, 70 Fast reverse 36, 70 Feature settings 102 Finalizing 66 "Format DVD-RW" 103 Formatting 48, 64 "Front Display" 106 Front panel 116 Front panel display 119 H Handling discs 112...
... AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 103 Control for HDMI 16, 104 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 Copy protection 48 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once ...D8 Dubbing" 88 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 88 "DVD Auto Chapter" 102 "DVD Backup" 91 DVD Editing 57 DVD VIDEO 32 DVD+R 30 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30 DVD-R 30 DVD-RAM 32 DVD-RW 30 E Easy Setup 106 "Edit" 53, 79...F "Factory Setting" 106 Fast forward 36, 70 Fast reverse 36, 70 Feature settings 102 Finalizing 66 "Format DVD-RW" 103 Formatting 48, 64 "Front Display" 106 Front panel 116 Front panel display 119 H Handling discs 112...
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... REC 49, 75 REC MODE 49 Recording 47, 74 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 47 tape speed 74 Recording mode 47, 74 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 33 Remaining time 40, 76 Remote 21, 117 REPLAY 35, 70 Resetting... "Chapter" 39 for "Title" 39 for "Track" 39 Time Search 39 Set top box control 12, 24, 103 Set top box controller 12, 25 Settings 96 Setup Display 96 "Simple Dubbing" 84, 85 Slide show 43 SP ...TV Type" 98 U "Unfinalize" 67 Unrecordable pictures 48 "USB Dubbing" 91 V "VCR Function" 103 "Video (HDMI)" 98 VIDEO CD 32 Video mode 30 Video settings 98 VR mode 30 Z Zoom ...
... REC 49, 75 REC MODE 49 Recording 47, 74 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 47 tape speed 74 Recording mode 47, 74 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 33 Remaining time 40, 76 Remote 21, 117 REPLAY 35, 70 Resetting... "Chapter" 39 for "Title" 39 for "Track" 39 Time Search 39 Set top box control 12, 24, 103 Set top box controller 12, 25 Settings 96 Setup Display 96 "Simple Dubbing" 84, 85 Slide show 43 SP ...TV Type" 98 U "Unfinalize" 67 Unrecordable pictures 48 "USB Dubbing" 91 V "VCR Function" 103 "Video (HDMI)" 98 VIDEO CD 32 Video mode 30 Video settings 98 VR mode 30 Z Zoom ...