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You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The ...in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3*...
You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The ...in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3*...
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: ...Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 Step 4: ...Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 Playback 35 Playing Discs 35 Playback Options 36 Playing...
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...You can provide you will be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to your cable box/satellite receiver. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs. - To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable... box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on this recorder to a TV that does not have the following items: • ...
...You can provide you will be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to your cable box/satellite receiver. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs. - To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable... box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on this recorder to a TV that does not have the following items: • ...
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... and your TV to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L... on the TV even when the recorder is turned off. ,continued 13 Place the set top box controller Connect the LINE IN jacks using an audio/video cord. Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite ...
... and your TV to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L... on the TV even when the recorder is turned off. ,continued 13 Place the set top box controller Connect the LINE IN jacks using an audio/video cord. Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite ...
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...complete. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - When using the supplied remote. LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 27), be sure to six months. • Do not ...leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not drop any...
...complete. Be sure to recharge the batteries. - When using the supplied remote. LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO to AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 27), be sure to six months. • Do not ...leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not drop any...
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...enter your TV's manufacturer code (see below may be erased. • When you find the one that can adjust the remote control's signal to the default setting. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA/...04, 08 08, 21 06, 16 03 10 06, 18 05, 10, 14 04, 10 ,continued 21 Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that works with the remote You can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed...
...enter your TV's manufacturer code (see below may be erased. • When you find the one that can adjust the remote control's signal to the default setting. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox Marantz MGA/...04, 08 08, 21 06, 16 03 10 06, 18 05, 10, 14 04, 10 ,continued 21 Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that works with the remote You can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed...
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... that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to 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. SYSTEM MENU 123 456...
... that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to 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. SYSTEM MENU 123 456...
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... complete Easy Setup, it matches the command mode for the recorder you turn on the remote. To check the command mode for the remote is turned off. If the command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set above. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box...minimum number of basic adjustments for the remote to the default setting of DVD3. Command Mode Code number DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button 2 DVD3 number button 3 C Hold down both the number buttons and ENTER at the same time for the recorder appears in the following order. Step...
... complete Easy Setup, it matches the command mode for the recorder you turn on the remote. To check the command mode for the remote is turned off. If the command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set above. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box...minimum number of basic adjustments for the remote to the default setting of DVD3. Command Mode Code number DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button 2 DVD3 number button 3 C Hold down both the number buttons and ENTER at the same time for the recorder appears in the following order. Step...
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...on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 4 Press the number buttons and check that the channel changes on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set ...top box controller. If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at ...
...on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 4 Press the number buttons and check that the channel changes on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set ...top box controller. If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver Check the settings at ...
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... motion. Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on page 99 for the meaning of the language abbreviation. In pause mode, you can play a DVD with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are connected to an amplification system. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should...heard from the speakers, which might disturb your ears or cause damage to the speakers. ,continued 37 Notes on the recorder as the remote's m/ M buttons. When you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "Digital Out" - To resume normal playback after playing at...
... motion. Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on page 99 for the meaning of the language abbreviation. In pause mode, you can play a DVD with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are connected to an amplification system. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should...heard from the speakers, which might disturb your ears or cause damage to the speakers. ,continued 37 Notes on the recorder as the remote's m/ M buttons. When you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "Digital Out" - To resume normal playback after playing at...
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... seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. Press z REC repeatedly to set the recorder to stop recording. 48 Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording or recording pause. ...change the channel you are recording. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder on this recorder's remote. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. Recording using the cable box/satellite ...
... seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. Press z REC repeatedly to set the recorder to stop recording. 48 Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording or recording pause. ...change the channel you are recording. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder on this recorder's remote. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. Recording using the cable box/satellite ...
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... of "Options" in the "Setup" display. • Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this recorder. • Depending on or off. Turns off the lighting when power is off . Parental Title List Timer Rating Level Change Password..., you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment. Note that all of the supplied remote to change the password...
... of "Options" in the "Setup" display. • Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this recorder. • Depending on or off. Turns off the lighting when power is off . Parental Title List Timer Rating Level Change Password..., you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is complete. • To cancel the Parental setting for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 4. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment. Note that all of the supplied remote to change the password...
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... The disc tray does not open after you are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to open after leaving it off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc.,...again. The recording mode indication is incorrect. , Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after Synchro-Recording is set for the recording. Reset the code (page 21). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not enough disc space for both the Sony DVD equipment. Other Sony equipment responds ...
... The disc tray does not open after you are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote's manufacturer code returned to open after leaving it off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc.,...again. The recording mode indication is incorrect. , Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after Synchro-Recording is set for the recording. Reset the code (page 21). , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not enough disc space for both the Sony DVD equipment. Other Sony equipment responds ...
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... including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 70 × 284 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 7/8 × 111/4 inches) Mass Approx. 3.1 kg (Approx. 6.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 92
... including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 70 × 284 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 7/8 × 111/4 inches) Mass Approx. 3.1 kg (Approx. 6.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 92
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...LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING A "/1 (on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on /standby) switch (23) B Disc tray (35, 47, 72) C (remote sensor) (20) D Front panel display (45) E HDMI indicator... (16) F z REC (record) button (47) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) HDMI Open the cover H N (play) button (35) X (pause) button (36, 47) x (stop) button (35,...
...LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING A "/1 (on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on /standby) switch (23) B Disc tray (35, 47, 72) C (remote sensor) (20) D Front panel display (45) E HDMI indicator... (16) F z REC (record) button (47) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) HDMI Open the cover H N (play) button (35) X (pause) button (36, 47) x (stop) button (35,...
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.... ,continued 95 Additional Information button (21) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) * Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 72) B Number buttons* (21, 36) SET button (82) C ANGLE button (36) D ... (35) MENU button (35) E DISPLAY button (44) F M/m/ NEXT buttons (36) I REPLAY/ (36) ADVANCE buttons J CLEAR button (83) K X PAUSE button (47) L z REC (record) button (47) M ?/1 (on /standby) switch (21) • INPUT button (21) • CH (channel) +/- button* (21) • VOL (volume) +/- button* (47) O ...
.... ,continued 95 Additional Information button (21) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) * Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 72) B Number buttons* (21, 36) SET button (82) C ANGLE button (36) D ... (35) MENU button (35) E DISPLAY button (44) F M/m/ NEXT buttons (36) I REPLAY/ (36) ADVANCE buttons J CLEAR button (83) K X PAUSE button (47) L z REC (record) button (47) M ?/1 (on /standby) switch (21) • INPUT button (21) • CH (channel) +/- button* (21) • VOL (volume) +/- button* (47) O ...
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...12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 97 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM... Touch Dubbing" 74 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 73 "DVD Auto Chapter" 81 DVD Editing 56 DVD VIDEO 33, 97 DVD+R 30, 97 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 97 DVD-R 30, 97 DVD-RAM 33 DVD-RW 30, 97 E Easy Setup 85 "Edit" 53...All Titles" 67 F "Factory Setting" 84 Fast forward 37 Fast reverse 37 Feature settings 81 Finalizing 69 "Format DVD-RW" 82 Formatting 47, 67 "Front Display" 84 Front panel 94 Front panel display 96 H Handling discs 90...
...12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 82 Controlling TVs with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 97 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 CPRM... Touch Dubbing" 74 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 73 "DVD Auto Chapter" 81 DVD Editing 56 DVD VIDEO 33, 97 DVD+R 30, 97 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 97 DVD-R 30, 97 DVD-RAM 33 DVD-RW 30, 97 E Easy Setup 85 "Edit" 53...All Titles" 67 F "Factory Setting" 84 Fast forward 37 Fast reverse 37 Feature settings 81 Finalizing 69 "Format DVD-RW" 82 Formatting 47, 67 "Front Display" 84 Front panel 94 Front panel display 96 H Handling discs 90...
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... format 98 "Protect" 58 Q Quick Timer 48 R Rear panel 96 REC 48 106 REC MODE 48 Recording 46 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 Recording mode 46 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44 Remote 20, 95 REPLAY 36 Resetting 85 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver... (HDMI)" 77 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 77 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 42 T TIME/TEXT 45 TIMER 50 Timer List 53 Timer recording 49 change or cancel 53 Title 98 "Title Erase" 58, 63 TITLE LIST 39, 57 Title List 39 "Title Name" 58, 63
... format 98 "Protect" 58 Q Quick Timer 48 R Rear panel 96 REC 48 106 REC MODE 48 Recording 46 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 Recording mode 46 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44 Remote 20, 95 REPLAY 36 Resetting 85 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver... (HDMI)" 77 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 77 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 42 T TIME/TEXT 45 TIMER 50 Timer List 53 Timer recording 49 change or cancel 53 Title 98 "Title Erase" 58, 63 TITLE LIST 39, 57 Title List 39 "Title Name" 58, 63