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... try to persons. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the AC power source as long as sunshine, fire... ÖPPNAD. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may be determined by turning the equipment off . ...bookshelf or similar unit. 2 As the laser beam used in accordance with this DVD recorder is placed in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver....
... try to persons. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the AC power source as long as sunshine, fire... ÖPPNAD. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may be determined by turning the equipment off . ...bookshelf or similar unit. 2 As the laser beam used in accordance with this DVD recorder is placed in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver....
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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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... all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40). Creating your own program - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs 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 (page 62). Title 01 D11.../02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist 8 Playlist , Record a program on a DVD, either manually or using the timer.
... all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40). Creating your own program - Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs 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 (page 62). Title 01 D11.../02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist 8 Playlist , Record a program on a DVD, either manually or using the timer.
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The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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 Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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 ...
The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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 Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. 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 ...
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... product is used to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on the TV screen to indicate that a disc's contents will appear on this... recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the disc (page 68). X...
... product is used to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on the TV screen to indicate that a disc's contents will appear on this... recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the disc (page 68). X...
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...For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 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 Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV Note Synchro-Recording does not work...
...For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 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 Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV Note Synchro-Recording does not work...
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... or 4ch) to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV ,continued 19 To record cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. 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...
... or 4ch) to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV ,continued 19 To record cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. 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...
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C: Cable 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 ...) 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, you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and...
C: Cable 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 ...) 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, you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and...
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... the same time. • Do not connect your TV's speakers. ,continued 21 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...
... the same time. • Do not connect your TV's speakers. ,continued 21 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...
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... 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. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). The HDMI indicator...
... 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. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). The HDMI indicator...
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COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) TV or projector INPUT L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y ... 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 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. You...
COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) TV or projector INPUT L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y ... 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 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. You...
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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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...recorder only after all connections are complete. ONENT O OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT Y VIDEO VIDEO PB L VHF/UHF IN PR R OUT AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder... or player, change the command mode number for this recorder ...You can control the recorder using the remote,...short while before operating the recorder. After you connect the...remote sensor (marked on the recorder. Insert two size AA ...recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder...
...recorder only after all connections are complete. ONENT O OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT Y VIDEO VIDEO PB L VHF/UHF IN PR R OUT AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder... or player, change the command mode number for this recorder ...You can control the recorder using the remote,...short while before operating the recorder. After you connect the...remote sensor (marked on the recorder. Insert two size AA ...recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder...
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..., 04, 12 12 14, 15 If 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 to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup...
..., 04, 12 12 14, 15 If 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 to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup...
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... the language used in the on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. English Français Español 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Press [ENTER] to confirm scanning appears. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for receivable... receive channels. 8 Press ENTER. Start 6 Press ENTER. Stop • This may take 40 minutes or more to operate the DVD recorder will look for a time signal when you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in which you press ENTER during...
... the language used in the on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. English Français Español 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. No Disc Easy Setup Press [ENTER] to confirm scanning appears. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for receivable... receive channels. 8 Press ENTER. Start 6 Press ENTER. Stop • This may take 40 minutes or more to operate the DVD recorder will look for a time signal when you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "Easy Setup" in which you press ENTER during...
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...IN jacks of the audio/video cord. CHANNEL + HDMI : Signal flow 32 VCR, etc. 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 - You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53). If the .... If you connect equipment that has a timer function, 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 recording device to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.
...IN jacks of the audio/video cord. CHANNEL + HDMI : Signal flow 32 VCR, etc. 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 - You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53). If the .... If you connect equipment that has a timer function, 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 recording device to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.
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... jack you may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 33 DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output... jack connected to the DVD recorder and your TV. To watch video tapes, watch the...
... jack you may not receive a clear image on your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 33 DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output... jack connected to the DVD recorder and your TV. To watch video tapes, watch the...
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... 123 456 789 0 M/m/ About the Title List for a scene using the time code. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its number. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo... the selected title on , press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)" on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized.
... 123 456 789 0 M/m/ About the Title List for a scene using the time code. To turn off the Title List Press TITLE LIST. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its number. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo... the selected title on , press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." Notes • The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)" on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized.
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... on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with the digital video camera as well before... connecting. If you - To record from a DV/D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on the front panel. See the instruction manual supplied with a digital...
... on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with the digital video camera as well before... connecting. If you - To record from a DV/D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will not output signals. • You cannot use the DV IN jack and record on the front panel. See the instruction manual supplied with a digital...
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... assigned the same command mode. Maintains low lighting regardless of the supplied remote to make initial settings. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 28. Start Cancel 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 29) from step 5. 88 Be...
... assigned the same command mode. Maintains low lighting regardless of the supplied remote to make initial settings. For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 28. Start Cancel 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 29) from step 5. 88 Be...