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... 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 to a DVD 83 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape...
... 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 to a DVD 83 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape...
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... 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. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD 123...
... 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. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD 123...
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... the same time. 9US 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 dub video or photo contents to recorded titles - 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...
... the same time. 9US 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 dub video or photo contents to recorded titles - 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...
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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. 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/
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Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item...
Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item...
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...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 function may not work. The ...the connected component, the Control for HDMI. If your TV accepts progressive 1080p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using the "/1 button on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you must use this connection. Be sure to "On" in the front panel display when the...
...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 function may not work. The ...the connected component, the Control for HDMI. If your TV accepts progressive 1080p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using the "/1 button on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you must use this connection. Be sure to "On" in the front panel display when the...
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... 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" display (page 99). Hookups and... Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT ...
... 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" display (page 99). Hookups and... Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT ...
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...virtual speakers from your speakers, and that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from Dolby Laboratories. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - All Rights Reserved. use the virtual surround effects of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS... "Surround3" in "Surround" of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from two stereo speakers. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are...
...virtual speakers from your speakers, and that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from Dolby Laboratories. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO when you cannot: - All Rights Reserved. use the virtual surround effects of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS... "Surround3" in "Surround" of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from two stereo speakers. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are...
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... down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Playback starts. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. Notes • To play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the cartridge...
... down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Playback starts. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. Notes • To play a disc recorded with a cartridge, remove the disc from the cartridge...
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...) for HDMI connections only) Press H PLAY. Set "Control for HDMI" to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 104) to the recorder automatically if a disc with auto play function is switched to the recorder. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59... one touch of the playback picture may not be displayed. • The function does not work when playing an audio CD, MP3 audio track, or VHS tape. • The function works only when the recorder is turned on the disc.
...) for HDMI connections only) Press H PLAY. Set "Control for HDMI" to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 104) to the recorder automatically if a disc with auto play function is switched to the recorder. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59... one touch of the playback picture may not be displayed. • The function does not work when playing an audio CD, MP3 audio track, or VHS tape. • The function works only when the recorder is turned on the disc.
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...erased. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to ...recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the program you do not want to set the recorder to record in the "Setup" display (page 102). Creating chapters in the front panel display. To watch a VHS tape while recording...
...erased. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to ...recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the program you do not want to set the recorder to record in the "Setup" display (page 102). Creating chapters in the front panel display. To watch a VHS tape while recording...
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... 9:00 10:00 Program 1 Program 2 will be recorded are the same but the "Media" setting differs, the program is enough disc space for the recorder to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the front panel... display. • The recorder automatically turns off the recorder before the timer recording starts. z Hints • You can ...
... 9:00 10:00 Program 1 Program 2 will be recorded are the same but the "Media" setting differs, the program is enough disc space for the recorder to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the front panel... display. • The recorder automatically turns off the recorder before the timer recording starts. z Hints • You can ...
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...a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it reaches the end. "Auto Play" of S-VHS tapes recorded in the front panel display resets to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where you insert a tape with... recounting. • When playback does not start even if you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but the tape will rewind automatically. VCR Playback Playing a VHS Tape Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 DISPLAY "/1 VIDEO TRACKING +/- The counter...
...a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it reaches the end. "Auto Play" of S-VHS tapes recorded in the front panel display resets to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where you insert a tape with... recounting. • When playback does not start even if you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but the tape will rewind automatically. VCR Playback Playing a VHS Tape Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 DISPLAY "/1 VIDEO TRACKING +/- The counter...
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VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80). This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. 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.
VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80). This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. 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.
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... priority. Press SYSTEM MENU to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the Timer programming menu from the System Menu. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. z Hints • When the start time of another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting...display, check that a tape with its safety tab in place is correct for the current recording, the VCR automatically changes the recording mode from SP to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on and do not change or cancel ...
... priority. Press SYSTEM MENU to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the Timer programming menu from the System Menu. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. z Hints • When the start time of another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting...display, check that a tape with its safety tab in place is correct for the current recording, the VCR automatically changes the recording mode from SP to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on and do not change or cancel ...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ VCR Recording Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ VCR Recording Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.
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..., make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are then further divided into titles as they are dubbed to a disc. Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD TVIDEO +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY X PAUSE...
..., make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are then further divided into titles as they are dubbed to a disc. Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD TVIDEO +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY X PAUSE...
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... the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is prohibited under copyright law. 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 "VIDEO t DVD," and press ENTER. Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R DVD RAM -RVR -RVideo You can record (dub) a DVD title...
... the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is prohibited under copyright law. 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 "VIDEO t DVD," and press ENTER. Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R DVD RAM -RVR -RVideo You can record (dub) a DVD title...
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...," and press ENTER. Dubbing starts. Note that it may differ slightly from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing. Unauthorized editing of the playback picture may differ from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc...
...," and press ENTER. Dubbing starts. Note that it may differ slightly from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing. Unauthorized editing of the playback picture may differ from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc...
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...Turns off the function. Note that when you change "Set Top Box Control" to a VHS tape. Select the connection from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a...Repeat." ◆ Tape Length T120 For T-120 or shorter length tapes. The VCR rewinds the tape to record programs from "Line1" or "Line2." Set Top Box Control You can make.... Settings and Adjustments ,continued 103US Auto Finalize On Automatically finalizes a DVD-R (Video mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R after recording, allowing immediate playback on the cable box/satellite receiver control function....
...Turns off the function. Note that when you change "Set Top Box Control" to a VHS tape. Select the connection from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a...Repeat." ◆ Tape Length T120 For T-120 or shorter length tapes. The VCR rewinds the tape to record programs from "Line1" or "Line2." Set Top Box Control You can make.... Settings and Adjustments ,continued 103US Auto Finalize On Automatically finalizes a DVD-R (Video mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R after recording, allowing immediate playback on the cable box/satellite receiver control function....