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... 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...
... 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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... Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). 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. What is also possible. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/...
... Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). 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. What is also possible. One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/...
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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 without changing the original contents. No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or...
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 without changing the original contents. No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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Press M/m to the selected item. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press 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. The displayed options differ depending on the media ...
Press M/m to the selected item. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press 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. The displayed options differ depending on the media ...
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... 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 function may not work. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect... using the "/1 button on the connected component, the Control for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as below: • One-Touch Play (page 38) •...
... 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 function may not work. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect... using the "/1 button on the connected component, the Control for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as below: • One-Touch Play (page 38) •...
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... 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" display (page 99). You will... then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
... 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" display (page 99). You will... then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
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... 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that creates virtual speakers from your speakers. and worldwide patents issued & pending. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO when you set "Dolby Digital" to "Dolby Digital" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). All Rights Reserved.... Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US Surround 1 B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front...
... 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that creates virtual speakers from your speakers. and worldwide patents issued & pending. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO when you set "Dolby Digital" to "Dolby Digital" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). All Rights Reserved.... Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US Surround 1 B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front...
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... MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD to close the disc tray. Playback starts. Notes • To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. DVD/USB Playback Playing Discs +RW ...-RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY x STOP z Hints ...
... MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD to close the disc tray. Playback starts. Notes • To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. DVD/USB Playback Playing Discs +RW ...-RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY x STOP z Hints ...
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Playback starts automatically. The TV's input will also switch to use this function. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE ... your TV automatically turns on and the TV's input is switched to the recorder. 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, and...The function does not work when playing an audio CD, MP3 audio track, or VHS tape. • The function works only when the recorder is loaded. D Clock
Playback starts automatically. The TV's input will also switch to use this function. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE ... your TV automatically turns on and the TV's input is switched to the recorder. 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, and...The function does not work when playing an audio CD, MP3 audio track, or VHS tape. • The function works only when the recorder is loaded. D Clock
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Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. The information display appears. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the display. Note that it may be erased... REC repeatedly to divide titles, select "Off." 50US Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in the front panel display. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to stop recording Press x STOP twice. Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 00:59 Line1 A Disc ...
Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. The information display appears. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the display. Note that it may be erased... REC repeatedly to divide titles, select "Off." 50US Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in the front panel display. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to stop recording Press x STOP twice. Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 00:59 Line1 A Disc ...
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... and the recorder is not enough for the recording. • If timer settings overlap, a message appears. Press SYSTEM MENU to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn off when a timer recording finishes, even if the recording started with the recorder turned on page 53...List menu (page 53) appears. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on and do not change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)" on . • The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. Note that starts later will be cut. 7:00...
... and the recorder is not enough for the recording. • If timer settings overlap, a message appears. Press SYSTEM MENU to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn off when a timer recording finishes, even if the recording started with the recorder turned on page 53...List menu (page 53) appears. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on and do not change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)" on . • The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. Note that starts later will be cut. 7:00...
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...the end, it will keep rewinding until it comes to a portion with no recording. • The counter resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will turn off but the tape will rewind automatically. Notes • During playback, the...a tape. The counter in EP (×3) mode is not guaranteed. • The VCR is not compatible with the PAL or SECAM color system. Only NTSC tapes can be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 71. The front panel display shows the playing time. To search ...
...the end, it will keep rewinding until it comes to a portion with no recording. • The counter resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will turn off but the tape will rewind automatically. Notes • During playback, the...a tape. The counter in EP (×3) mode is not guaranteed. • The VCR is not compatible with the PAL or SECAM color system. Only NTSC tapes can be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 71. The front panel display shows the playing time. To search ...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ 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. 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).
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ 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. 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).
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..., or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab in place is too short for the inserted tape ("VCR Function" - 78US To stop recording Press x STOP twice. When setting the timer, select "AUTO" in "Mode," and check that the "Tape Length" setting ...is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the Timer programming menu from the Timer List (page 79). 6 Press SYSTEM MENU to be recorded if...
..., or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab in place is too short for the inserted tape ("VCR Function" - 78US To stop recording Press x STOP twice. When setting the timer, select "AUTO" in "Mode," and check that the "Tape Length" setting ...is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the Timer programming menu from the Timer List (page 79). 6 Press SYSTEM MENU to be recorded if...
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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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If you set "Auto Finalize" to a disc. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are dubbed to "On" in the "Setup" display. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY X PAUSE VIDEO AUDIO M/m/ These titles are then further divided...15-minute intervals, according to a disc. For details, see page 67. 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 the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize...
If you set "Auto Finalize" to a disc. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are dubbed to "On" in the "Setup" display. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY X PAUSE VIDEO AUDIO M/m/ These titles are then further divided...15-minute intervals, according to a disc. For details, see page 67. 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 the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize...
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... and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law. Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is stopped. - the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is output during dubbing. • Copyrights - Recordings made when: - the disc remaining time runs out. • The System Menu, OPTIONS...
... and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law. Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is stopped. - the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is output during dubbing. • Copyrights - Recordings made when: - the disc remaining time runs out. • The System Menu, OPTIONS...
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... Dubbing starts. Recordings made from the System Menu, and press ENTER. If the disc's menu appears when DVD playback finishes, press x STOP to stop dubbing. Otherwise the disc's menu is stopped. - the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its end. Dubbing (TAPE... y DVD) 85US Note that it may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc...
... Dubbing starts. Recordings made from the System Menu, and press ENTER. If the disc's menu appears when DVD playback finishes, press x STOP to stop dubbing. Otherwise the disc's menu is stopped. - the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its end. Dubbing (TAPE... y DVD) 85US Note that it may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc...
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... tuner) to a VHS tape. Select this if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. ◆ Auto Repeat On Plays back a tape repeatedly. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programs from "Line1" or "Line2." When "Set Top Box Control" is set to a DVD disc. Video Automatically ...Selects the connection you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Settings and Adjustments ,continued 103US Off Turns off the function. The VCR rewinds the tape to use the supplied set top box controller. Set Top Box Control You can make the following settings. Select the ...
... tuner) to a VHS tape. Select this if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. ◆ Auto Repeat On Plays back a tape repeatedly. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programs from "Line1" or "Line2." When "Set Top Box Control" is set to a DVD disc. Video Automatically ...Selects the connection you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Settings and Adjustments ,continued 103US Off Turns off the function. The VCR rewinds the tape to use the supplied set top box controller. Set Top Box Control You can make the following settings. Select the ...