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You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed ... in this manual refer to Disc Types" on page 30. 4US The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. • Icons, such as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used with the function being explained...
You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed ... in this manual refer to Disc Types" on page 30. 4US The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. • Icons, such as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used with the function being explained...
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... 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 Title List 38 Searching for a... Title/Chapter/Track, etc 39 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 40 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ...
... 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 Title List 38 Searching for a... Title/Chapter/Track, etc 39 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 40 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ...
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...Using Various Functions 71 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 72 Selecting the Sound During Playback 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 ... 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...
...Using Various Functions 71 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 72 Selecting the Sound During Playback 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 ... 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...
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... Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - 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...
... Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - 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...
Operating Instructions
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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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Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from ...
Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from ...
Operating Instructions
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...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 come from your TV screen. This will cause unwanted noise to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI OUT SET TOP ... 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 : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 15US If your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT (VIDEO...
...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 come from your TV screen. This will cause unwanted noise to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI OUT SET TOP ... 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 : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 15US If your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT (VIDEO...
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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 compatible with the component. • The recorder supports only the playback option of...operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. The HDMI indicator is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play (page 38) • System Power-Off When you turn off by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will enjoy high ...
...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 compatible with the component. • The recorder supports only the playback option of...operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. The HDMI indicator is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play (page 38) • System Power-Off When you turn off by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will enjoy high ...
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... format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that can be played. Discs that cannot be played • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3.../CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with PBC function) CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD CD format that can be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are trademarks. *1 MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. *2 A logical format of files...
... format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that can be played. Discs that cannot be played • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3.../CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with PBC function) CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD CD format that can be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are trademarks. *1 MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. *2 A logical format of files...
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...erased. RDR-XXXX NO. Please be aware that among those discs, there are being marketed by this recorder. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs... (Video mode) recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be intentionally set by area restrictions. The disc will not play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with copyright ...
...erased. RDR-XXXX NO. Please be aware that among those discs, there are being marketed by this recorder. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with "For Video" printed on their packaging. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs... (Video mode) recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be intentionally set by area restrictions. The disc will not play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with copyright ...
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... place a disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc tray. Playback starts. 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...
... place a disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc tray. Playback starts. 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...
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... one of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. PREV SUBTITLE AUDIO M/m/ NEXT H PLAY x STOP X PAUSE DVD/USB Playback Button Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE . DVD . VCD : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. -RWVR -RVR VCD...
... one of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. PREV SUBTITLE AUDIO M/m/ NEXT H PLAY x STOP X PAUSE DVD/USB Playback Button Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE . DVD . VCD : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. -RWVR -RVR VCD...
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... or fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback to fast reverse or fast forward. All discs z Hints • You can play a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. *2 FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3. *3 FR3 and FF3 are output only through the DIGITAL... during playback. A loud noise (or no sound) may come out from the analog stereo jacks. Notes on playing DVDs with each press: reverse slow motion T T T T T T forward slow motion t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE Pauses playback. Search speed changes...
... or fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback to fast reverse or fast forward. All discs z Hints • You can play a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. *2 FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3. *3 FR3 and FF3 are output only through the DIGITAL... during playback. A loud noise (or no sound) may come out from the analog stereo jacks. Notes on playing DVDs with each press: reverse slow motion T T T T T T forward slow motion t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE Pauses playback. Search speed changes...
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...canceled by pressing x. - Note The recorder will be interrupted during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with PBC functions, a menu appears. Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can lock all of the buttons on . Note Sound ...from the point where you play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on page 105. To start playing a VIDEO CD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. The point where you insert a tape. ,continued 37US DVD/USB Playback Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control) DVD If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears asking ...
...canceled by pressing x. - Note The recorder will be interrupted during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with PBC functions, a menu appears. Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can lock all of the buttons on . Note Sound ...from the point where you play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on page 105. To start playing a VIDEO CD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. The point where you insert a tape. ,continued 37US DVD/USB Playback Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control) DVD If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears asking ...
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Set "Control for HDMI" to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 104) to the recorder automatically if a disc with auto play function is loaded. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 LINE 1 00:58:...56 > T LINE 1 3 May/02/2008 08:00 PM A Disc type: Displays a disc type. D Clock 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's input will...
Set "Control for HDMI" to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 104) to the recorder automatically if a disc with auto play function is loaded. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 LINE 1 00:58:...56 > T LINE 1 3 May/02/2008 08:00 PM A Disc type: Displays a disc type. D Clock 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's input will...
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.... 5 Select "Play," and press ENTER. For details, see "Edit options for a scene using the time code. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 34). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can also search for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR...123 456 789 0 M/m/ About the Title List for discs created on , press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to show an original or Playlist. z Hint You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its number. Notes • The Title List does not appear for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW...
.... 5 Select "Play," and press ENTER. For details, see "Edit options for a scene using the time code. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 34). • The Title List may not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can also search for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR...123 456 789 0 M/m/ About the Title List for discs created on , press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to show an original or Playlist. z Hint You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its number. Notes • The Title List does not appear for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW...
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Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD You can check disc information, such as follows: Disc and tape information/date and time m Disc information only m No display Play 0:05:30 HQ Rem 00:25 Original Stop 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:...30 Line1 Fri May 02. 2008 10:10 AM ◆ DVD A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode D Remaining disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current title (during playback*1) E Input source*2 F Date and time Notes • ...
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD You can check disc information, such as follows: Disc and tape information/date and time m Disc information only m No display Play 0:05:30 HQ Rem 00:25 Original Stop 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:...30 Line1 Fri May 02. 2008 10:10 AM ◆ DVD A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode D Remaining disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current title (during playback*1) E Input source*2 F Date and time Notes • ...
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... playing a DVD Playing time of the current track m Current track number m Clock Playing MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the Disc DATA CD DATA DVD You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD...
... playing a DVD Playing time of the current track m Current track number m Clock Playing MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the Disc DATA CD DATA DVD You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD...
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...the selected track. To restart playback, press H PLAY or X PAUSE. When you can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the "Music"... display appears. z Hint When playback of the screen. : Returns to step 4. 3 Select "Photo," and press ENTER. PREV/> NEXT. 5 Select an image file, and press ENTER. When a track or album is being played, the title is displayed ...
...the selected track. To restart playback, press H PLAY or X PAUSE. When you can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the "Music"... display appears. z Hint When playback of the screen. : Returns to step 4. 3 Select "Photo," and press ENTER. PREV/> NEXT. 5 Select an image file, and press ENTER. When a track or album is being played, the title is displayed ...
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DVD/USB Playback : Rotates the image (page 43). : Zooms the image (page 43). To play the slide show 1 Press Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.
DVD/USB Playback : Rotates the image (page 43). : Zooms the image (page 43). To play the slide show 1 Press Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.