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...Equipment 77 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 83 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 84 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD ...86 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 86 Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN Jack ...
...Equipment 77 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 83 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 84 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD ...86 Before DV/D8 Dubbing 86 Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN Jack ...
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One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. What is ... your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). 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. Set top box control Connect the supplied set...
One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. What is ... your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). 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. Set top box control Connect the supplied set...
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...- 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. Yes Yes*3 No Yes - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device... 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Dubbing (DV/USB t DVD) Connect your own program - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on...
...- 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. Yes Yes*3 No Yes - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device... 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Dubbing (DV/USB t DVD) Connect your own program - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Press M/m to the selected item. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The sub...
Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Press M/m to the selected item. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The sub...
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..., 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to... one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. ...
..., 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to... one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. ...
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...TV in the order shown below. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • 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...
...TV in the order shown below. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • 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...
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... Editing 3 Select "Edit," and press ENTER. "Make" is selected. "End" is selected. You can use H PLAY, , . Edit Title List Timer Create Playlist Edit Playlist Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM 4 Select "Create Playlist," and press ENTER. "Start" is played. • The start or end point, select "Start" or "End...
... Editing 3 Select "Edit," and press ENTER. "Make" is selected. "End" is selected. You can use H PLAY, , . Edit Title List Timer Create Playlist Edit Playlist Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM 4 Select "Create Playlist," and press ENTER. "Start" is played. • The start or end point, select "Start" or "End...
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Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 10:10 AM Length Edit 00:05:04 > 00:00:51 > Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo The "Disc Setting" display allows you to rename the title (page 61). T LINE 1 May/02/2008 03:25 PM 3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. Select "OK" when asked for confirmation. Select from the following options. "Title Name": Allows you to the "Playlist" Title List. Renaming and erasing a Playlist title 1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to check the disc information or change the disc name. Depending on ...
Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 10:10 AM Length Edit 00:05:04 > 00:00:51 > Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo The "Disc Setting" display allows you to rename the title (page 61). T LINE 1 May/02/2008 03:25 PM 3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. Select "OK" when asked for confirmation. Select from the following options. "Title Name": Allows you to the "Playlist" Title List. Renaming and erasing a Playlist title 1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to check the disc information or change the disc name. Depending on ...
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Finalizing is necessary in order to play on equipment other than this recorder. Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. After finalizing, you cannot further edit or record on the disc. Differences between the disc types in the table below. You can be displayed on other DVD equipment. If you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be played on a finalized disc. Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. Note however, that ...
Finalizing is necessary in order to play on equipment other than this recorder. Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. After finalizing, you cannot further edit or record on the disc. Differences between the disc types in the table below. You can be displayed on other DVD equipment. If you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be played on a finalized disc. Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. Note however, that ...
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..." in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. Note To play the dubbed disc on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to "On" in the "Setup..." display. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY X PAUSE VIDEO AUDIO M/m/ Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD TVIDEO +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can easily record...
..." in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. Note To play the dubbed disc on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to "On" in the "Setup..." display. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY X PAUSE VIDEO AUDIO M/m/ Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD TVIDEO +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can easily record...
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... is output during dubbing. • Copyrights - Recordings made when: - Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the DVD recorder. Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is stopped. • When dubbing a VHS tape to...menu, and information display are solely for confirmation. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Simple Dubbing," and press ENTER. using VHS software with copy guard functions. • Dubbing stops when: - z Hints • A black (no signal) screen at the end of copyrighted material ...
... is output during dubbing. • Copyrights - Recordings made when: - Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the DVD recorder. Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is stopped. • When dubbing a VHS tape to...menu, and information display are solely for confirmation. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Simple Dubbing," and press ENTER. using VHS software with copy guard functions. • Dubbing stops when: - z Hints • A black (no signal) screen at the end of copyrighted material ...
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... • The DVD playback time may take a few seconds for confirmation. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. Dubbing Title List Timer Edit Simple Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing USB Dubbing Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM VIDEO --> DVD DVD --> VIDEO 4 Select "DVD t VIDEO," and press ENTER...System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information display are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law. - Dubbing starts. z Hints • The brightness of copyrighted material is prohibited under copyright law. If the disc's menu appears when DVD playback...
... • The DVD playback time may take a few seconds for confirmation. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. Dubbing Title List Timer Edit Simple Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing USB Dubbing Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM VIDEO --> DVD DVD --> VIDEO 4 Select "DVD t VIDEO," and press ENTER...System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information display are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law. - Dubbing starts. z Hints • The brightness of copyrighted material is prohibited under copyright law. If the disc's menu appears when DVD playback...
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... format tape. the input signal is in DVC-SD format. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with the DV camcorder as well before connecting. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR... for input only. If you - About the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on this recorder. Connecting a DV Camcorder to dub by way of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 115. Refer to DV output DV camcorder : Signal flow 86US your DV camcorder. to the instruction manual...
... format tape. the input signal is in DVC-SD format. DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with the DV camcorder as well before connecting. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR... for input only. If you - About the DV IN jack The DV IN jack on this recorder. Connecting a DV Camcorder to dub by way of "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 115. Refer to DV output DV camcorder : Signal flow 86US your DV camcorder. to the instruction manual...
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...5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of a DV/ D8 format tape onto a disc. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 INPUT M/m/ Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also select the scenes on the disc become one title, and...tape using the onscreen display. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. Notes • To play the dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you set "Auto Finalize" to "On" in the "Setup" display....
...5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of a DV/ D8 format tape onto a disc. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 INPUT M/m/ Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also select the scenes on the disc become one title, and...tape using the onscreen display. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. Notes • To play the dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you set "Auto Finalize" to "On" in the "Setup" display....
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Dubbing Title List Timer Edit Simple Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing USB Dubbing Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM 3 Select "DV/D8 Dubbing," and press ENTER. 5 Find the dubbing start point on the tape, and stop the tape to select scenes using the onscreen display. 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of "Dubbing From a DV/ D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 87). 2 Select "Dubbing" on the System Menu, and press ENTER. Press Dubbing selected scenes You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop or pause playback.
Dubbing Title List Timer Edit Simple Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing USB Dubbing Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM 3 Select "DV/D8 Dubbing," and press ENTER. 5 Find the dubbing start point on the tape, and stop the tape to select scenes using the onscreen display. 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of "Dubbing From a DV/ D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 87). 2 Select "Dubbing" on the System Menu, and press ENTER. Press Dubbing selected scenes You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop or pause playback.
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...HDD camcorder has no USB jack, use "PictBridge" mode for supplying power cannot be connected to this recorder. VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following dubbing methods via a USB hub or other USB device. • Do not connect the DV IN jack at... the same time. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the camcorder. USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can be used. • Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly to the recorder, not via the...
...HDD camcorder has no USB jack, use "PictBridge" mode for supplying power cannot be connected to this recorder. VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following dubbing methods via a USB hub or other USB device. • Do not connect the DV IN jack at... the same time. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the camcorder. USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can be used. • Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly to the recorder, not via the...
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...RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVideo You can use them for other purposes, such as timer recording. • When using a DVD+R/DVD-R, make sure that you can dub all the contents of a DVD in progress. Source DVD (8 cm) Recordable DVD , (12 cm) DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RW (Video mode) DVD... data. • Insert the disc only after step 5 when the disc tray has opened. Since blank discs are automatically formatted once loaded, you cannot stop dubbing halfway. 5 Select "Start" and press ENTER. For example, select " COMPUTER" when "USB SELECT" appears on the recorder. The display asks for confirmation....
...RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVideo You can use them for other purposes, such as timer recording. • When using a DVD+R/DVD-R, make sure that you can dub all the contents of a DVD in progress. Source DVD (8 cm) Recordable DVD , (12 cm) DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RW (Video mode) DVD... data. • Insert the disc only after step 5 when the disc tray has opened. Since blank discs are automatically formatted once loaded, you cannot stop dubbing halfway. 5 Select "Start" and press ENTER. For example, select " COMPUTER" when "USB SELECT" appears on the recorder. The display asks for confirmation....
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...123 456 789 0 INPUT SET M/m/ The display asks for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. If you set during dubbing, the timer setting is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to "On" in the "Setup"... display. Note During dubbing, timer recordings are created The dubbed contents on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Dubbing From a HDD Camcorder (Program Dubbing) +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo You can dub the selected movie files from a HDD camcorder onto a recordable DVD+...
...123 456 789 0 INPUT SET M/m/ The display asks for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. If you set during dubbing, the timer setting is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to "On" in the "Setup"... display. Note During dubbing, timer recordings are created The dubbed contents on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Dubbing From a HDD Camcorder (Program Dubbing) +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo You can dub the selected movie files from a HDD camcorder onto a recordable DVD+...