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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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...satellite receiver - This is also possible. DVD editing is a DVD recorder with the simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. 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 a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording...
...satellite receiver - This is also possible. DVD editing is a DVD recorder with the simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. 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 a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS) Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording...
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...DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Title List Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for timer recording. You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US 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 ...
...DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Title List Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for timer recording. You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US 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 ...
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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/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Press M/m to 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 sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Press M/m to 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 ...
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...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 turn off automatically. HDMI...Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using the "/1 button on the TV screen when using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack...
...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 turn off automatically. HDMI...Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using the "/1 button on the TV screen when using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack...
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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. If your TV has component video ... 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 "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). You will...
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. If your TV has component video ... 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 "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). You will...
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...Connecting to "Dolby Digital" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). After you cannot: - All Rights Reserved. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - Surround 2 Surround 3 Virtual...a coaxial digital connection, you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under the "Audio" setup (page 100). You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO when you set "Dolby Digital" to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front ...
...Connecting to "Dolby Digital" in the "Audio" setup (page 100). After you cannot: - All Rights Reserved. switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. 19US Surround 1 B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. - Surround 2 Surround 3 Virtual...a coaxial digital connection, you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under the "Audio" setup (page 100). You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO when you set "Dolby Digital" to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front ...
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... or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from the Title List menu (page 38). • When using a DVD-RAM with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray. Playback...a cartridge, remove the disc from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. 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 recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.
... or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from the Title List menu (page 38). • When using a DVD-RAM with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray. Playback...a cartridge, remove the disc from the front panel display. 4 Press H PLAY. 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 recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.
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...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 switched to the recorder. D Clock DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:...titles on . Also displays the title type (original or Playlist) for HDMI connections only) Press H PLAY. 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. The TV...
...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 switched to the recorder. D Clock DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:...titles on . Also displays the title type (original or Playlist) for HDMI connections only) Press H PLAY. 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. The TV...
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...Quick Timer (One-touch Timer 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 stop recording Press x STOP twice. The recorder returns to eight hours...Input source z Hint You can set the recorder to record in the front panel display. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to change the display (page 40). z Hint You can check the recording information.... Press the button repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. If you are recording may take a few seconds for...
...Quick Timer (One-touch Timer 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 stop recording Press x STOP twice. The recorder returns to eight hours...Input source z Hint You can set the recorder to record in the front panel display. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to change the display (page 40). z Hint You can check the recording information.... Press the button repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. If you are recording may take a few seconds for...
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...you make a mistake, select the item and change the channel selected on page 53. To change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)" on the cable box/satellite receiver until the recorder finishes the timer recording. Such recordings stop recording Press x STOP ...recording. To stop after the first program has finished. If the end time of the program that there is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the connected cable box/satellite receiver's side before the timer recording starts. Notes •...
...you make a mistake, select the item and change the channel selected on page 53. To change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)" on the cable box/satellite receiver until the recorder finishes the timer recording. Such recordings stop recording Press x STOP ...recording. To stop after the first program has finished. If the end time of the program that there is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on the connected cable box/satellite receiver's side before the timer recording starts. Notes •...
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.... To stop playback Press x STOP. The power will keep rewinding until it comes to a portion with its safety tab removed, set "VCR Function" - Image may be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 71. The counter in the "Setup" display (page 103). • If you insert a tape with no recording...
.... To stop playback Press x STOP. The power will keep rewinding until it comes to a portion with its safety tab removed, set "VCR Function" - Image may be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 71. The counter in the "Setup" display (page 103). • If you insert a tape with no 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. 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). 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.
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... source to EP. When setting the timer, select "AUTO" in "Mode," and check that the "Tape Length" setting is correct for the current recording, the VCR automatically changes the recording mode from SP to be cut. 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 Program 1 "Tape Length" of another recording is too short for... the program that starts later will be recorded are the same but the "Media" setting differs, the program is no need to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn off 7:00 8:00 9:00 Program 1 10:00 Program 2 will be cut off the recorder before the timer...
... source to EP. When setting the timer, select "AUTO" in "Mode," and check that the "Tape Length" setting is correct for the current recording, the VCR automatically changes the recording mode from SP to be cut. 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 Program 1 "Tape Length" of another recording is too short for... the program that starts later will be recorded are the same but the "Media" setting differs, the program is no need to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn off 7:00 8:00 9:00 Program 1 10:00 Program 2 will be cut off the recorder before the timer...
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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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...function works for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. 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 a disc. 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 into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to "On" in the "Setup" display. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR...
...function works for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing. 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 a disc. 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 into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to "On" in the "Setup" display. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR...
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...; Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is stopped. • When dubbing a VHS tape to a VHS tape. the VHS tape reaches the end and stops. - 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 DVD, the VHS tape counter value may appear disrupted when...
...; Dubbing cannot be made from the DVD recording time. • VCR playback sound is stopped. • When dubbing a VHS tape to a VHS tape. the VHS tape reaches the end and stops. - 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 DVD, the VHS tape counter value may appear disrupted when...
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...editing of the playback picture may differ from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is prohibited under copyright law. - Note that it may differ slightly from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may take a few seconds for the ...recorder to the end and stops. - the DVD is prohibited under copyright law. Recordings made from the System Menu, and press ENTER. the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its end. the tape remaining time runs out...
...editing of the playback picture may differ from the VHS tape counter value. • The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is prohibited under copyright law. - Note that it may differ slightly from normal DVD playback picture. • The DVD playback time may take a few seconds for the ...recorder to the end and stops. - the DVD is prohibited under copyright law. Recordings made from the System Menu, and press ENTER. the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its end. the tape remaining time runs out...
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... the beginning and restarts playback automatically. Settings and Adjustments ,continued 103US The VCR rewinds the tape to use the supplied set top box controller. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to a VHS tape. Off Turns off the function. Video Automatically formats the disc in ...can control your cable box or satellite receiver. When "Set Top Box Control" is set top box controller. On Turns on other DVD equipment (page 67). VCR Function Press ENTER and select "Tape Length," "Auto Play," or "Auto Repeat." ◆ Tape Length T120 For T-120 or...
... the beginning and restarts playback automatically. Settings and Adjustments ,continued 103US The VCR rewinds the tape to use the supplied set top box controller. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to a VHS tape. Off Turns off the function. Video Automatically formats the disc in ...can control your cable box or satellite receiver. When "Set Top Box Control" is set top box controller. On Turns on other DVD equipment (page 67). VCR Function Press ENTER and select "Tape Length," "Auto Play," or "Auto Repeat." ◆ Tape Length T120 For T-120 or...