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...Cord 20 Step 6: 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 Title From the ... Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing 57 Before Editing 57 Editing a Title 58 Changing the Name of a Title 61 Creating a Playlist 62 Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc 64 Finalizing...
...Cord 20 Step 6: 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 Title From the ... Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing 57 Before Editing 57 Editing a Title 58 Changing the Name of a Title 61 Creating a Playlist 62 Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc 64 Finalizing...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. 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. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US Set top box control Connect the supplied set...
...video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. 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. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH 103! 103 VIDEO DVD 8US Set top box control Connect the supplied set...
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...:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Dubbing (DV/USB t DVD) Connect your own program - 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. i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder... or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DVD. Title List Display the Title List ...
...:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Dubbing (DV/USB t DVD) Connect your own program - 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. i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder... or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DVD. Title List Display the Title List ...
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... 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 LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO...
... 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 LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO...
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... TV's speakers. ,continued 15US 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 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks...
... TV's speakers. ,continued 15US 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 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks...
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...Power-Off When you must use this connection. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. HDMI, the HDMI... 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 compatible with the Control for HDMI functions. 16US TV or projector HDMI OUT HDMI...
...Power-Off When you must use this connection. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. HDMI, the HDMI... 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 compatible with the Control for HDMI functions. 16US TV or projector HDMI OUT HDMI...
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You will output DVD video signals only. 17US When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (... 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...
You will output DVD video signals only. 17US When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (... 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...
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This will enable you to listen to sound through 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 ...
This will enable you to listen to sound through 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 ...
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...jacks of this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks (page 13). 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, ... 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 (pages 56 and 82). ,continued 27US For connection to the...
...jacks of this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks (page 13). 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, ... 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 (pages 56 and 82). ,continued 27US For connection to the...
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VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect ...same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on ...your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV. Notes • Do not connect more than ...
VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder. • Do not connect ...same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on ...your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV. Notes • Do not connect more than ...
Operating Instructions
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.... • If you need. Press REC MODE repeatedly to record with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is your priority, "SLP" can be a possible choice. z Hints •...8226; Situations below may cause inaccuracies with the recording time. - Maximum recordable number 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 Since the ...
.... • If you need. Press REC MODE repeatedly to record with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is your priority, "SLP" can be a possible choice. z Hints •...8226; Situations below may cause inaccuracies with the recording time. - Maximum recordable number 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 Since the ...
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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. When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording... record in the front panel display. Checking the disc status while recording You can view the information also in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to normal recording mode. To stop recording. z Hint You can set the duration. Record 0:00:03...
...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. When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording... record in the front panel display. Checking the disc status while recording You can view the information also in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to normal recording mode. To stop recording. z Hint You can set the duration. Record 0:00:03...
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... on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with this time will not be recorded. DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). Note that has a timer... a timer recording. If you record from connected equipment that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. For details, see page 67. Z OPEN/ CLOSE...
... on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with this time will not be recorded. DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). Note that has a timer... a timer recording. If you record from connected equipment that the maximum continuous recording time for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. For details, see page 67. Z OPEN/ CLOSE...
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... recorder on the rear of the recorder (page 13). Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has...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. Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can set the recorder...
... recorder on the rear of the recorder (page 13). Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has...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. Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can set the recorder...
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... display (page 102). 6 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set "Auto Finalize" to the USB jack, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on the TV screen as follows: LINE1 LINE2 DV USB When connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on other equipment, finalize... "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after recording. 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 ...
... display (page 102). 6 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set "Auto Finalize" to the USB jack, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on the TV screen as follows: LINE1 LINE2 DV USB When connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on other equipment, finalize... "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after recording. 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 ...
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...while the tape is not compatible with no recording. • The counter resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in EP (×3) mode is not guaranteed. • The VCR is rewinding. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. When the ...rewind automatically. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where you want to "0:00:00." Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. The front panel display shows the playing...
...while the tape is not compatible with no recording. • The counter resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in EP (×3) mode is not guaranteed. • The VCR is rewinding. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. When the ...rewind automatically. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where you want to "0:00:00." Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. The front panel display shows the playing...
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You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
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... recorder's remote. Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. Notes • You cannot change the channel you pause recording for more than... five minutes, recording stops automatically. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- You can turn off the TV during recording. VCR Recording...
... recorder's remote. Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. Notes • You cannot change the channel you pause recording for more than... five minutes, recording stops automatically. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- You can turn off the TV during recording. VCR Recording...
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If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. 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). 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. 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). 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.