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...Your AV 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 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing... Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing 57 Before Editing 57 Editing a Title 58 Changing the Name of a Title 61 Creating a Playlist 62 ...
...Your AV 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 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing... Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing 57 Before Editing 57 Editing a Title 58 Changing the Name of a Title 61 Creating a Playlist 62 ...
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... Time and Play Information 72 Selecting the Sound During Playback 73 VCR Recording 74 Before Recording 74 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 75 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 77 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment With ...Adjustments 96 Using the Setup Displays 96 Clock Setting (Clock Set 97 Video Settings (Video 98 Audio Settings (Audio 100 Recording, VCR, Set Top Box, Control for HDMI Settings (Features 102 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 104 Easy Setup (Resetting ...
... Time and Play Information 72 Selecting the Sound During Playback 73 VCR Recording 74 Before Recording 74 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 75 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 77 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment With ...Adjustments 96 Using the Setup Displays 96 Clock Setting (Clock Set 97 Video Settings (Video 98 Audio Settings (Audio 100 Recording, VCR, Set Top Box, Control for HDMI Settings (Features 102 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options 104 Easy Setup (Resetting ...
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.... DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? 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 this recorder. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press...
.... DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? 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 this recorder. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press...
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...view all titles on a disc and select a title for timer recording. No No Yes No - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 LINE 1 02... 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 - i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to...
...view all titles on a disc and select a title for timer recording. No No Yes No - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 LINE 1 02... 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 - i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to...
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... are turned on this recorder if you will be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder to the cable box/satellite receiver (page 23). In this recorder, you have : - In the cases above,... Check that the recorder can provide you with no cable TV). If you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that is connected to your VCR using an audio/video cord. cable with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. You can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function,...
... are turned on this recorder if you will be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder to the cable box/satellite receiver (page 23). In this recorder, you have : - In the cases above,... Check that the recorder can provide you with no cable TV). If you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that is connected to your VCR using an audio/video cord. cable with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. You can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function,...
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... 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 LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). You need to match the...
... 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 LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). You need to match the...
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INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. Note Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to LINE ...
INPUT TV or projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. Note Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to LINE ...
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...'s remote, the components compatible with the TV. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). You will output DVD video signals only. • Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function ... VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB 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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, ...
...'s remote, the components compatible with the TV. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). You will output DVD video signals only. • Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function ... VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB 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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, ...
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... 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 AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup...
... 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 AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup...
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AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 ...
AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 ...
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...the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack... DVDs. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel, see page 86 or 89. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound...
...the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack... DVDs. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel, see page 86 or 89. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN : Signal flow z Hints • When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound...
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... result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. You cannot dub from...• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Notes ...
... result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. You cannot dub from...• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Notes ...
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z Hints • To play a disc recorded with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on other than HQ, the recorder compresses the audio/video data before recording. If recording time is your top priority, select "HQ" (high ...
z Hints • To play a disc recorded with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on other than HQ, the recorder compresses the audio/video data before recording. If recording time is your top priority, select "HQ" (high ...
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... to change the display. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to change the display (page 40). Press the button repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Creating chapters in a title The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining...
... to change the display. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to change the display (page 40). Press the button repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Creating chapters in a title The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining...
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... can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). If you set the timer for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. If you record from connected equipment that the maximum continuous recording time for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD...
... can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). If you set the timer for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. If you record from connected equipment that the maximum continuous recording time for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD...
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... the recorder (page 13). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks.
... the recorder (page 13). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks.
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..., press x STOP on the front panel. Note To play button on the connected equipment at the same time. Recording starts. For details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on the front panel, select "LINE2." 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to the USB jack, see page 47. 5 Select the line input ...audio. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about the recording mode, see...
..., press x STOP on the front panel. Note To play button on the connected equipment at the same time. Recording starts. For details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on the front panel, select "LINE2." 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to the USB jack, see page 47. 5 Select the line input ...audio. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about the recording mode, see...
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...but picture quality will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with the PAL or SECAM color system. VCR Playback Playing a VHS Tape Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 DISPLAY "/1 VIDEO TRACKING +/- When the tape reaches the end, it comes to...9. 68US To display the counter on other equipment will rewind automatically. The counter in EP (×3) mode is not guaranteed. • The VCR is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality is not ...
...but picture quality will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with the PAL or SECAM color system. VCR Playback Playing a VHS Tape Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 DISPLAY "/1 VIDEO TRACKING +/- When the tape reaches the end, it comes to...9. 68US To display the counter on other equipment will rewind automatically. The counter in EP (×3) mode is not guaranteed. • The VCR is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality is not ...
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Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - repeatedly until the distortion disappears. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/-. Press TRACKING +/- Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 69US on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. VCR Playback Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking).
Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - repeatedly until the distortion disappears. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/-. Press TRACKING +/- Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 69US on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. VCR Playback Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking).
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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. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY 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. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/