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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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... 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. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of a button. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. VIDEO DVD...
... 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. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of a button. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. VIDEO DVD...
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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 editing...
... - 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 editing...
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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. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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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. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item ...
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 situation and disc type. 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. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item ...
Operating Instructions
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...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 function may not work. Notes •... compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the connected component, the Control for HDMI. If your TV accepts progressive 1080p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as below: • One-Touch Play (page 38) • System Power-Off When you turn the TV...
...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 function may not work. Notes •... compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the connected component, the Control for HDMI. If your TV accepts progressive 1080p format signals, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as below: • One-Touch Play (page 38) • System Power-Off When you turn the TV...
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...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. INPUT TV or projector...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). ...
...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. INPUT TV or projector...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). ...
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... Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - Surround 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that your listening position...DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US and worldwide patents issued & pending. use the virtual surround effects of Dolby Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license under U.S. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the "Audio" setup (page 101). You cannot hear VHS...
... Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. Note During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - Surround 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that your listening position...DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US and worldwide patents issued & pending. use the virtual surround effects of Dolby Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license under U.S. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the "Audio" setup (page 101). You cannot hear VHS...
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... on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the cartridge. Playback side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you...
... on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the cartridge. Playback side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you...
Operating Instructions
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... there may 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. Playing a Title From the Title List +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo RAM...Title List menu displays the program titles on . One-Touch Play (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 recording mode. Playback starts automatically. Also displays the title type (original or ...
... there may 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. Playing a Title From the Title List +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo RAM...Title List menu displays the program titles on . One-Touch Play (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 recording mode. Playback starts automatically. Also displays the title type (original or ...
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...panel display. Press the button repeatedly to record in the front panel display. Note that it may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to normal recording mode. Each press increases the time ...00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during One-touch Timer Recording. The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Notes • Recording may be erased. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. ...
...panel display. Press the button repeatedly to record in the front panel display. Note that it may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to normal recording mode. Each press increases the time ...00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during One-touch Timer Recording. The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Notes • Recording may be erased. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. ...
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.... To change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)" on page 53. There is enough disc space for the current recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode. If timer settings overlap The program that it may not be recorded are the same but the "Media...) appears. To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 52), select "AUTO." Press SYSTEM MENU to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu. • When the start at the same time, ...
.... To change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)" on page 53. There is enough disc space for the current recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode. If timer settings overlap The program that it may not be recorded are the same but the "Media...) appears. To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 52), select "AUTO." Press SYSTEM MENU to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu. • When the start at the same time, ...
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... "On" in the "Setup" display (page 103). • If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will play, but the tape will rewind ... you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set "VCR Function" - Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Playback starts automatically ...
... "On" in the "Setup" display (page 103). • If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the format, but picture quality will play, but the tape will rewind ... you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set "VCR Function" - Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Playback starts automatically ...
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80). 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.
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80). 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.
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... its safety tab removed. • Before the timer recording starts, "TIMER REC" flashes in place is correct for the current recording, the VCR automatically changes the recording mode from the System Menu. There is no need to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on a... tape with its safety tab in the front panel display. • The recorder automatically turns off the...
... its safety tab removed. • Before the timer recording starts, "TIMER REC" flashes in place is correct for the current recording, the VCR automatically changes the recording mode from the System Menu. There is no need to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on a... tape with its safety tab in the front panel display. • The recorder automatically turns off the...
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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. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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...as they are created The recorder takes each recording on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). For details, see page 67. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY X PAUSE VIDEO AUDIO M/m/ Note To play the dubbed disc on the VHS tape and automatically divides them... mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters 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...
...as they are created The recorder takes each recording on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). For details, see page 67. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 H PLAY X PAUSE VIDEO AUDIO M/m/ Note To play the dubbed disc on the VHS tape and automatically divides them... mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters 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...
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Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is stopped. - Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R DVD RAM -RVR -RVideo You can record (dub) a DVD title to a tape, picture may differ slightly from VHS tapes and other copyrighted material are not displayed during dubbing. Unauthorized editing of the dubbed disc...
Notes • Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is stopped. - Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R DVD RAM -RVR -RVideo You can record (dub) a DVD title to a tape, picture may differ slightly from VHS tapes and other copyrighted material are not displayed during dubbing. Unauthorized editing of the dubbed disc...
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...playback (see page 35). 6 Press DVD t on -screen menu 1 After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select "Dubbing" from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may take a few seconds for confirmation. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. Recordings made from discs and other unauthorized ...; The brightness of copyrighted material is played back to stop dubbing. Dubbing starts. To stop dubbing Press x STOP. the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its end. Otherwise the disc's menu is stopped. - 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to...
...playback (see page 35). 6 Press DVD t on -screen menu 1 After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select "Dubbing" from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may take a few seconds for confirmation. 5 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. Recordings made from discs and other unauthorized ...; The brightness of copyrighted material is played back to stop dubbing. Dubbing starts. To stop dubbing Press x STOP. the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its end. Otherwise the disc's menu is stopped. - 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to...
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... you change "Set Top Box Control" to a VHS tape. Video Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Off Turns off the function. See "Step 7: Easy Setup" for an unused DVDRW, when first inserted. The VCR rewinds the tape to a DVD disc. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from "Line1" or "Line2." On Turns...
... you change "Set Top Box Control" to a VHS tape. Video Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Off Turns off the function. See "Step 7: Easy Setup" for an unused DVDRW, when first inserted. The VCR rewinds the tape to a DVD disc. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from "Line1" or "Line2." On Turns...