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... block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. As the laser beam used in... reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on a soft surface such as a rug that may ...sufficient magnitude to the presence of the unit. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for about half an hour before operating it is not disconnected from the wall ...
... block the ventilation holes. • Do not place the recorder in this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. As the laser beam used in... reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on a soft surface such as a rug that may ...sufficient magnitude to the presence of the unit. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for about half an hour before operating it is not disconnected from the wall ...
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... 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Quick Guide to Disc Types 12 Recordable and Playable Discs 12 Playable Discs 15 Hookups and Settings 17 Hooking Up the Recorder 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable 17 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 21 Step 4: Connecting to...
... 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Quick Guide to Disc Types 12 Recordable and Playable Discs 12 Playable Discs 15 Hookups and Settings 17 Hooking Up the Recorder 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable 17 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 21 Step 4: Connecting to...
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... Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist 8 Quick access to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Creating your own program - Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title List , Display the... Title List to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as ...
... Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist 8 Quick access to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Creating your own program - Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title List , Display the... Title List to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as ...
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The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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 the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 D11.1 02 D22.2 03 Ch 23 04 Ch 66 T D11.1 May/02/2007 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 ...
The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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 the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 D11.1 02 D22.2 03 Ch 23 04 Ch 66 T D11.1 May/02/2007 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 ...
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...Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Note on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. Notes • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on DualDiscs A DualDisc is ... that among those discs, there are being marketed by software producers. Recently, various music discs encoded with digital audio material on the TV screen to the CD standard and may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is not playable.
...Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Note on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. Notes • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on DualDiscs A DualDisc is ... that among those discs, there are being marketed by software producers. Recently, various music discs encoded with digital audio material on the TV screen to the CD standard and may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is not playable.
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AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT Cable box/ satellite receiver ANT IN TO TV Wall Audio/video cord (not supplied) Antenna cable (supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN VIDEO VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT AUDIO DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L ...AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53...
AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT Cable box/ satellite receiver ANT IN TO TV Wall Audio/video cord (not supplied) Antenna cable (supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN VIDEO VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT AUDIO DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L ...AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with some tuners. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53...
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... box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF... IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to the antenna output channel on . To record cable programs, you can record any channel on ...
... box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF... IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to the antenna output channel on . To record cable programs, you can record any channel on ...
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Wall VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN TV OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ...OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF OUT Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input : Signal flow 20 Also use this hookup if you can record... any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box...
Wall VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN TV OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ...OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF OUT Antenna cable (supplied) to antenna input : Signal flow 20 Also use this hookup if you can record... any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box...
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... OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the yellow (video) plug. INPUT TV or projector S VIDEO INPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) Hookups and Settings S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE...
... OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the yellow (video) plug. INPUT TV or projector S VIDEO INPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) Hookups and Settings S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE...
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... VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to turn off the...
... VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to turn off the...
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Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder : Signal flow 23 When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On"... in the "Setup" display (page 80). If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO...
Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder : Signal flow 23 When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On"... in the "Setup" display (page 80). If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO...
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...R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) HDMI cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not... supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to HDMI input or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or ...
...R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) HDMI cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not... supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to HDMI input or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or ...
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...the batteries correctly to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Insert...) to recharge the batteries. - If you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. When using the supplied remote. Do not touch the liquid with an old battery, or batteries of time, ... the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 26
...the batteries correctly to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Insert...) to recharge the batteries. - If you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. When using the supplied remote. Do not touch the liquid with an old battery, or batteries of time, ... the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 26
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... supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Number buttons SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer...
... supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Number buttons SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Manufacturer...
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... the clock. No Disc Easy Setup Searching for selecting the language used in the on your TV screen. Stop • This may take 40 minutes or more to operate the DVD recorder will receive channels. 8 Press ENTER. You can change them . Stop After searching for analog...are then searched for channels and advance the next step. For all of receivable analog channels and presets them later using setup." The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for receivable Analog channels. Please wait. "Initial setting necessary to complete. • If you have a ...
... the clock. No Disc Easy Setup Searching for selecting the language used in the on your TV screen. Stop • This may take 40 minutes or more to operate the DVD recorder will receive channels. 8 Press ENTER. You can change them . Stop After searching for analog...are then searched for channels and advance the next step. For all of receivable analog channels and presets them later using setup." The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for receivable Analog channels. Please wait. "Initial setting necessary to complete. • If you have a ...
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... you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53). In this case, connect the equipment to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same... time. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar...
... you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53). In this case, connect the equipment to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same... time. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar...
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... sure to connect your VCR to (page 55). Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 33 To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV in the order shown below. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L AUDIO to LINE 1 IN VIDEO HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT ...LINE2) to match the jack you may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you connected to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any...
... sure to connect your VCR to (page 55). Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 33 To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV in the order shown below. LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L AUDIO to LINE 1 IN VIDEO HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT ...LINE2) to match the jack you may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you connected to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any...
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...CD by entering its number. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. For details, see "Edit options for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Notes • The Title List does not appear for a scene using the time code. Playback starts... on page 57. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can also search for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on , press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to show an...
...CD by entering its number. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. For details, see "Edit options for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Notes • The Title List does not appear for a scene using the time code. Playback starts... on page 57. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can also search for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on , press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to show an...
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... video camera via the DV IN jack on page 96. To record from a DV/D8 format tape. z Hint If you do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN... jack and record on page 53. you plan to the section on this recorder. the input signal is for you want to the LINE IN jack and follow...
... video camera via the DV IN jack on page 96. To record from a DV/D8 format tape. z Hint If you do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN... jack and record on page 53. you plan to the section on this recorder. the input signal is for you want to the LINE IN jack and follow...
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... is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on or off. The power automatically turns off . Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to the factory settings. Select this to their default...
... is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on or off. The power automatically turns off . Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to the factory settings. Select this to their default...