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The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back 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 ... 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 page 30. 4US For details about usable discs, see "Quick Guide to discs created on this recorder. • Icons, such as those on the...
The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back 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 ... 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 page 30. 4US For details about usable discs, see "Quick Guide to discs created on this recorder. • Icons, such as those on the...
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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 ... 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 the Recorder 106 6US
... 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 ... 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 the Recorder 106 6US
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Additional Information 107 Troubleshooting 107 Notes About This Recorder 112 Specifications 113 About i.LINK 115 Guide to Parts and Controls 116 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 120 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 121 Index 126 7US
Additional Information 107 Troubleshooting 107 Notes About This Recorder 112 Specifications 113 About i.LINK 115 Guide to Parts and Controls 116 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 120 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 121 Index 126 7US
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... 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 use. Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103...Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of your cable box or satellite receiver - Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of a button. You need to connect a tuner such as a...
... 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 use. Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103...Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of your cable box or satellite receiver - Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of a button. You need to connect a tuner such as a...
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...the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder to hook up the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you with no cable TV). Notes ...items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does not include a TV tuner. Connect the set top...
...the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder to hook up the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you with no cable TV). Notes ...items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does not include a TV tuner. Connect the set top...
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... and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an S video cord (not ... using this hookup, you need to connect to set top box controller near the remote sensor on . With this connection, be sure ...cord. Leave the audio plugs connected 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 ...cord for the Synchro-Rec function (pages 54 and 80). Wall Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box/ satellite receiver S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT...
... and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an S video cord (not ... using this hookup, you need to connect to set top box controller near the remote sensor on . With this connection, be sure ...cord. Leave the audio plugs connected 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 ...cord for the Synchro-Rec function (pages 54 and 80). Wall Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box/ satellite receiver S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT...
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z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 14US Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. In this case, select "Line2" for "Connections" of "Set Top Box Control" in the "Features" setup (page 103).
z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 14US Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. In this case, select "Line2" for "Connections" of "Set Top Box Control" in the "Features" setup (page 103).
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... 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 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video ...cord to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) 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 AUDIO OUT : ...
... 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 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video ...cord to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) 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 AUDIO OUT : ...
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...page 104). If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to HDMI OUT : Signal flow 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 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, ...
...page 104). If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to HDMI OUT : Signal flow 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 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 Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 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 AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure...
... OUT Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 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 AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure...
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This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). 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 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB...
This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). 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 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB...
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... the recorder only after all connections are complete. to AC outlet < HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN LI VIDEO VI S VIDEO AUDIO A Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 27), be sure ... 22). • Use the batteries correctly to the remote. • With normal use the remote for a short while before operating the recorder. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to six months. • Do not leave the remote in...
... the recorder only after all connections are complete. to AC outlet < HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN LI VIDEO VI S VIDEO AUDIO A Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 27), be sure ... 22). • Use the batteries correctly to the remote. • With normal use the remote for a short while before operating the recorder. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to six months. • Do not leave the remote in...
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... TV. • If you find the one that can adjust the remote control's signal to the default setting. Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote. Set the appropriate code number again. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney ..., 18 05, 10, 14 04, 10 ,continued 21US Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that works with the remote You can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at the bottom...
... TV. • If you find the one that can adjust the remote control's signal to the default setting. Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote. Set the appropriate code number again. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney ..., 18 05, 10, 14 04, 10 ,continued 21US Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that works with the remote You can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at the bottom...
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To check the command mode for using the number buttons. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Finished! A Hold down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the recorder. B While holding down ENTER. To return ...
To check the command mode for using the number buttons. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Finished! A Hold down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the recorder. B While holding down ENTER. To return ...
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... number, select "Cancel" and return to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set the month and press ,. Automatically displays "wide screen" pictures on page 98. "4:3 Letter Box": For 4:3 screen TVs. You can change... and cuts off the sections that do not fit. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. The setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears...
... number, select "Cancel" and return to operate the DVD recorder will erase all timer settings.) Yes No 6 Select whether or not you want to control your set the month and press ,. Automatically displays "wide screen" pictures on page 98. "4:3 Letter Box": For 4:3 screen TVs. You can change... and cuts off the sections that do not fit. appears. • If this recorder? (Changes to use the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Select the screen language. The setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears...
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... run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display (page 106). Check the connection and place the set top box controller. All connections and setup operations are complete. If you with this recorder, contact your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at the cable... the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 4 Press the number buttons and check that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings 11 Press ENTER.
... run Easy Setup again, select "Easy Setup" in the "Setup" display (page 106). Check the connection and place the set top box controller. All connections and setup operations are complete. If you with this recorder, contact your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at the cable... the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 4 Press the number buttons and check that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings 11 Press ENTER.
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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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z Hint To turn off and "CHILD LOCK" appears in the front panel display. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions VCD PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play another title. - See the instructions supplied with PBC functions, a menu appears. To start playing a VIDEO CD with the... (DVD VIDEOs only)" on the recorder for timer recordings. To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the disc. Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control) DVD If you play VIDEO CDs interactively using the number buttons and press ENTER. To stop timer recording by mistake. you switch the Title List...
z Hint To turn off and "CHILD LOCK" appears in the front panel display. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions VCD PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play another title. - See the instructions supplied with PBC functions, a menu appears. To start playing a VIDEO CD with the... (DVD VIDEOs only)" on the recorder for timer recordings. To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the disc. Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control) DVD If you play VIDEO CDs interactively using the number buttons and press ENTER. To stop timer recording by mistake. you switch the Title List...
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... Playlist) for HDMI" to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 104) to use this function. Playback starts automatically. " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. Set "Control for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date...
... Playlist) for HDMI" to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 104) to use this function. Playback starts automatically. " " indicates a protected title, while " " indicates unprotected. Set "Control for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date...
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...-R (VR mode) from the mode you can select main or sub sound by reformatting (page 64). • You cannot change the recording format on used DVDRs. • The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in "Audio" setup to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks. Set "Line Audio Input" ...in Video mode unless you can change the recording format using the "Disc Setting" display (page 64). Copy control signals Recordable discs Copy-Free +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo Copy-Once*1 -RWVR (CPRM*2) -RVR (CPRM*2) Copy-Never None *1 Not recordable on non-...
...-R (VR mode) from the mode you can select main or sub sound by reformatting (page 64). • You cannot change the recording format on used DVDRs. • The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in "Audio" setup to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks. Set "Line Audio Input" ...in Video mode unless you can change the recording format using the "Disc Setting" display (page 64). Copy control signals Recordable discs Copy-Free +RW +R -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo Copy-Once*1 -RWVR (CPRM*2) -RVR (CPRM*2) Copy-Never None *1 Not recordable on non-...