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... 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 Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a ... 45 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording From Connected 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...
... 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 Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a ... 45 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording From Connected 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...
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... 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 a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From a VHS Tape...
... 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 a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From a VHS Tape...
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... manually or using the timer. 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 use. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Set...
... manually or using the timer. 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 use. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. 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 - Original 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...
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 - Original 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...
Operating Instructions
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... flow To use the Synchro-Rec function with this connection. ,continued 13US Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack... 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 AUDIO L/R jacks. You cannot use an S video cord for the Synchro-Rec function ...
... flow To use the Synchro-Rec function with this connection. ,continued 13US Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack... 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 AUDIO L/R jacks. You cannot use an S video cord for the Synchro-Rec function ...
Operating Instructions
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... LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. This will cause unwanted noise to come... If your TV screen. 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 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the...
... LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. This will cause unwanted noise to come... If your TV screen. 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 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the...
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For details on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). "Player" appears on the TV screen when using the Control for HDMI. The HDMI indicator is ...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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI functions. 16US Refer to the operating instructions...
For details on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). "Player" appears on the TV screen when using the Control for HDMI. The HDMI indicator is ...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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI functions. 16US Refer to the operating instructions...
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... 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your...
... 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your...
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... 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on 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...
... 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on 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...
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.... You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). 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, ... 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 you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the ...
.... You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). 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, ... 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 you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you connected to the ...
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...screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input 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 ...
...screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... of titles Disc Number of titles DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of low picture quality ,continued 47US I want to record with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is an approximate guide...
... of titles Disc Number of titles DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of low picture quality ,continued 47US I want to record with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is an approximate guide...
Operating Instructions
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... Recording) You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. The recorder returns to divide titles, select "Off." 50US To stop recording. Checking the disc status while recording You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder....14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Note that it may be erased. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to stop recording Press x STOP twice. z...
... Recording) You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. The recorder returns to divide titles, select "Off." 50US To stop recording. Checking the disc status while recording You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder....14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Note that it may be erased. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to stop recording Press x STOP twice. z...
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... cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Note that has a timer function, 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. This may prevent the...
... cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Note that has a timer function, 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. This may prevent the...
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... the LINE 1 IN jacks. Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on the rear of the recorder (page 13). DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW...
... the LINE 1 IN jacks. Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on the rear of the recorder (page 13). DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW...
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Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record from the equipment that has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack), use the DV IN jack on the front panel. DVD 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable... disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you set to select the recording mode. The display changes ...
Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record from the equipment that has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack), use the DV IN jack on the front panel. DVD 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable... disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you set to select the recording mode. The display changes ...
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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. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.
Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.
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... cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to set the recorder to record in the front panel display, and recording starts. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to...
... cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to set the recorder to record in the front panel display, and recording starts. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
Operating Instructions
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... the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO M/m/ Connect the equipment...
... the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO M/m/ Connect the equipment...