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...safety. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this manual refer to DVDs created on this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding DVDs in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution ...are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, or sold with one wider than the other recorders and played back on this recorder. 13) Unplug this manual describe the controls on or pinched particularly at the top of each explanation...
...safety. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this manual refer to DVDs created on this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding DVDs in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution ...are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, or sold with one wider than the other recorders and played back on this recorder. 13) Unplug this manual describe the controls on or pinched particularly at the top of each explanation...
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... Precautions 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Recordable and playable discs 8 Playable discs 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable 12...Controlling TVs with the remote 20 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 21 Changing channels of a Recorded Program 33 6. Recording a Program 27 Checking the disc status while recording 28 3. Playing the Disc on Other DVD... 2 IN jacks on the front panel 25 Connecting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information 30 Checking the ...
... Precautions 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Recordable and playable discs 8 Playable discs 10 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable 12...Controlling TVs with the remote 20 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder 21 Changing channels of a Recorded Program 33 6. Recording a Program 27 Checking the disc status while recording 28 3. Playing the Disc on Other DVD... 2 IN jacks on the front panel 25 Connecting to Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information 30 Checking the ...
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... Adjustments 71 Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic 71 Tuner Preset 71 Clock 72 OSD (On-Screen Display 73 Video Settings (Video 74 Audio Settings (Audio 76 Recording Settings (Recording 78 Disc Settings (DVD 79 Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others 81 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 82 Additional Information 83 Troubleshooting 83 Self-diagnosis Function...
... Adjustments 71 Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Basic 71 Tuner Preset 71 Clock 72 OSD (On-Screen Display 73 Video Settings (Video 74 Audio Settings (Audio 76 Recording Settings (Recording 78 Disc Settings (DVD 79 Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others 81 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 82 Additional Information 83 Troubleshooting 83 Self-diagnosis Function...
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... the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. TV VOL +/- Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the bottom of the remote. Should leakage occur, do not intend to ... • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - If you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button. 20 The recorder may not respond to strong light, such as direct...
... the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the recorder. TV VOL +/- Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the bottom of the remote. Should leakage occur, do not intend to ... • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - If you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button. 20 The recorder may not respond to strong light, such as direct...
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Adjusts the volume of controllable TVs If 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 "Easy Setup" (page 23) has been finished. The System Menu appears. 3 ... M/m, ENTER 1 Check that works with your TV. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 6:...
Adjusts the volume of controllable TVs If 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 "Easy Setup" (page 23) has been finished. The System Menu appears. 3 ... M/m, ENTER 1 Check that works with your TV. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 6:...
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... "Tuner Audio" in the "Audio" setup to record but only a blank, grey colored screen will be recorded in advance. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is recorded) * The recorded disc can be recorded on the front panel display. Unrecordable pictures Pictures with less noise. Set the date, time, and channel of a program. Copy control Recordable...
... "Tuner Audio" in the "Audio" setup to record but only a blank, grey colored screen will be recorded in advance. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is recorded) * The recorded disc can be recorded on the front panel display. Unrecordable pictures Pictures with less noise. Set the date, time, and channel of a program. Copy control Recordable...
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... the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. Super VIDEO CDs are recorded on your TV screen. Press OPTIONS during playback to play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD, press H PLAY. Playback starts from the selected title. +RW -RWVR...
... the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. Super VIDEO CDs are recorded on your TV screen. Press OPTIONS during playback to play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD, press H PLAY. Playback starts from the selected title. +RW -RWVR...
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... "UNLOCKED" appears in the front panel display. you make a recording (except for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your TV screen. 1 Select "OK" and press ENTER. you edit the title after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you change the settings on the... x STOP until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display when the recorder is cleared when: - To register or change the Parental Control level to select "OK." When the recorder is set . To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play another title. - To lock the disc tray (Child...
... "UNLOCKED" appears in the front panel display. you make a recording (except for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your TV screen. 1 Select "OK" and press ENTER. you edit the title after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you change the settings on the... x STOP until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display when the recorder is cleared when: - To register or change the Parental Control level to select "OK." When the recorder is set . To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play another title. - To lock the disc tray (Child...
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...finalized disc. b Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on page 60. To switch the two Title Lists, press Erasing and Editing Before ..."Erasing and Editing a Title" on page 60 or "Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)" on this recorder. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc's control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles. • When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc.
...finalized disc. b Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing. • DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on page 60. To switch the two Title Lists, press Erasing and Editing Before ..."Erasing and Editing a Title" on page 60 or "Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)" on this recorder. • If a message appears and indicates that the disc's control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles. • When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc.
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...input. "Stereo1" (default): Records original sound only. "Stereo2": Records additional audio only. Select one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder. • You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model. • You cannot record date, time, or the ...contents of the tape. - "Mix": Records both stereo 1 and 2. b Notes •...
...input. "Stereo1" (default): Records original sound only. "Stereo2": Records additional audio only. Select one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder. • You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model. • You cannot record date, time, or the ...contents of the tape. - "Mix": Records both stereo 1 and 2. b Notes •...
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...the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the disc. When dubbing a DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode), each selected scene becomes a chapter on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for dubbing. How chapters are not copied to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), each shooting session on the tape and each .... Note that you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to DVD become a single title. At this title is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the "DVD" setup (page 80), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW (VR mode)) will fast forward and rewind...
...the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the disc. When dubbing a DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode), each selected scene becomes a chapter on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for dubbing. How chapters are not copied to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), each shooting session on the tape and each .... Note that you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to DVD become a single title. At this title is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the "DVD" setup (page 80), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW (VR mode)) will fast forward and rewind...
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...96kHz PCM" setting has no effect when audio signals are contained. On Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in the "Audio" setup. Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Selects the dynamic range (difference between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing... setting item in DTS decoder. Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without conversion. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is set to...
...96kHz PCM" setting has no effect when audio signals are contained. On Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in the "Audio" setup. Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Selects the dynamic range (difference between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing... setting item in DTS decoder. Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without conversion. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is set to...
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...according to select and enter an area code in the table (page 95). Settings and Adjustments ,continued 79 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be blocked or replaced with the following options. The default settings are displayed. Then select "OK"... appears. 4 Select a geographic area as the age of the users. Disc Settings (DVD) The "DVD" setup allows you to adjust parental control, language and other DVD related settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. • When you select "Others," press the number buttons to a ...
...according to select and enter an area code in the table (page 95). Settings and Adjustments ,continued 79 Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be blocked or replaced with the following options. The default settings are displayed. Then select "OK"... appears. 4 Select a geographic area as the age of the users. Disc Settings (DVD) The "DVD" setup allows you to adjust parental control, language and other DVD related settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. • When you select "Others," press the number buttons to a ...
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... which do not have to finalize the disc automatically following options for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode) Selects whether or not to reset it by selecting "Parental Control" of the recorded languages will be asked to the language you select a language in the ... the disc manually. 80 One Touch Dubbing Displays the following One Touch Dubbing (page 68). To cancel the Parental Control setting for the sound track. Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only) The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted...
... which do not have to finalize the disc automatically following options for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode) Selects whether or not to reset it by selecting "Parental Control" of the recorded languages will be asked to the language you select a language in the ... the disc manually. 80 One Touch Dubbing Displays the following One Touch Dubbing (page 68). To cancel the Parental Control setting for the sound track. Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only) The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted...
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... the Command Mode of your previous settings will be lost. 1 Select "Factory Setup" in power save mode to default from "Basic," "Video," "Audio," "Recording," "DVD," "Others," "Parental Control," and "All," and press , or ENTER. 3 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Note that all of the... see "If you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Factory Setup Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 21. 81 Turn off the lighting when the power is in "Others," and press , or ENTER. The default settings ...
... the Command Mode of your previous settings will be lost. 1 Select "Factory Setup" in power save mode to default from "Basic," "Video," "Audio," "Recording," "DVD," "Others," "Parental Control," and "All," and press , or ENTER. 3 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Note that all of the... see "If you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Factory Setup Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 21. 81 Turn off the lighting when the power is in "Others," and press , or ENTER. The default settings ...
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... the recorder to open and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Then, unplug the recorder and after...recorded or edited a DVD. Cancel the Child Lock (page 50). Leave the recorder off or if the clock does not appear in the front panel display. , The recorder's recovery function was activated when the recorder was turned on the recorder...recorder. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set for the recorder and remote. Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder...
... the recorder to open and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Then, unplug the recorder and after...recorded or edited a DVD. Cancel the Child Lock (page 50). Leave the recorder off or if the clock does not appear in the front panel display. , The recorder's recovery function was activated when the recorder was turned on the recorder...recorder. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set for the recorder and remote. Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder...
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... while listening to a section with a mild detergent solution. These may not operate properly. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or... (wet or spray type). C 31 The DVD/CD is a number) recorder has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the five- Should this occur, the recorder may cause the recorder to malfunction. 88 In this case, check the...
... while listening to a section with a mild detergent solution. These may not operate properly. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or... (wet or spray type). C 31 The DVD/CD is a number) recorder has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the five- Should this occur, the recorder may cause the recorder to malfunction. 88 In this case, check the...
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... to change without notice. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected, and that the method of operation sometimes varies according to this recorder is a trademark approved by SONY, and is i.LINKcompliant for controlling other equipment. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC (41ºF to 95ºF) Operating...
... to change without notice. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected, and that the method of operation sometimes varies according to this recorder is a trademark approved by SONY, and is i.LINKcompliant for controlling other equipment. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC (41ºF to 95ºF) Operating...
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D CH (channel) +/- buttons (20) The + button has a tactile dot*. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. 92 buttons (20) Z TV/VIDEO button (20) wj TV CH (TV channel) +/- E AUDIO button (51) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*. W z REC button (27) x REC STOP button (27) c z SYNCHRO REC button (47) REC... button (51) x STOP button (49) The H PLAY button has a tactile dot*. Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) B [/1 (on /standby) button (20) Y TV VOL (TV volume) +/- Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
D CH (channel) +/- buttons (20) The + button has a tactile dot*. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. 92 buttons (20) Z TV/VIDEO button (20) wj TV CH (TV channel) +/- E AUDIO button (51) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*. W z REC button (27) x REC STOP button (27) c z SYNCHRO REC button (47) REC... button (51) x STOP button (49) The H PLAY button has a tactile dot*. Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) B [/1 (on /standby) button (20) Y TV VOL (TV volume) +/- Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
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...48kHz/96kHz PCM" 77 A "A-B Erase" 61 AC Power Cord 19 Adjusting playback picture 52 playback sound 53 recording picture 42 "AFT" 72 Album 31, 57 Album number 31 "Album Search" 54 Angle 49 Antenna 12 ... antenna cable 12 the audio cords 18 the video cords 16 "Contrast" 43, 52 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 Copy control signals 40 Copy-Free 40 Copy-Never 40 Copy-Once 40 CPRM 9 "Create a ...Digital8 Dubbing 66 One Touch Dubbing 68, 80 Program Edit 68 "DVD" 79 "DVD Menu" 80 "DVD Rec. Picture Size" 43 DVD VIDEO 10 DVD+R 8, 59 DVD+RW 8, 59 DVD-R 8, 59 DVD-RW 8, 59 E Easy Setup 23, 82 Editing 59, 62...
...48kHz/96kHz PCM" 77 A "A-B Erase" 61 AC Power Cord 19 Adjusting playback picture 52 playback sound 53 recording picture 42 "AFT" 72 Album 31, 57 Album number 31 "Album Search" 54 Angle 49 Antenna 12 ... antenna cable 12 the audio cords 18 the video cords 16 "Contrast" 43, 52 Controlling TVs with the remote 20 Copy control signals 40 Copy-Free 40 Copy-Never 40 Copy-Once 40 CPRM 9 "Create a ...Digital8 Dubbing 66 One Touch Dubbing 68, 80 Program Edit 68 "DVD" 79 "DVD Menu" 80 "DVD Rec. Picture Size" 43 DVD VIDEO 10 DVD+R 8, 59 DVD+RW 8, 59 DVD-R 8, 59 DVD-RW 8, 59 E Easy Setup 23, 82 Editing 59, 62...