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The wide blade or the third prong are created on this recorder. 13) Unplug this manual refer to DVDs created on the remote. When a cart is used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding DVDs in this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long...
The wide blade or the third prong are created on this recorder. 13) Unplug this manual refer to DVDs created on the remote. When a cart is used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding DVDs in this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long...
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... Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information 30 Checking the playing/remaining time 31 Checking the remaining disc space 32 5. Playing the Disc on the front panel 25 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner 26 Eight...19 Step 5: Preparing the Remote 20 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. Changing the Name of the recorder using "Disc Information" ...
... Know Your DVD Recorder 1. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information 30 Checking the playing/remaining time 31 Checking the remaining disc space 32 5. Playing the Disc on the front panel 25 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner 26 Eight...19 Step 5: Preparing the Remote 20 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. Changing the Name of the recorder using "Disc Information" ...
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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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... be able to control your TV with the remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. Do not attempt to the default setting. TV CH +/- For instance, to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command...
... be able to control your TV with the remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. Do not attempt to the default setting. TV CH +/- For instance, to control your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command...
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... 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 a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your TV. Hookups and Settings Code numbers of your TV on your TV TV/VIDEO Switches your...
... 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 a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your TV. Hookups and Settings Code numbers of your TV on your TV TV/VIDEO Switches your...
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... can change channels of DVD3. Follow the steps below to DVD1 or DVD2, you set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of the recorder using the number buttons. The Command Mode for more than three seconds. Command Mode Code number DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button ... buttons. 6 Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. 7 Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder Press x STOP on the remote. 1 Hold down ENTER. 2 While holding down both the number and ENTER buttons at the same time for the...
... can change channels of DVD3. Follow the steps below to DVD1 or DVD2, you set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of the recorder using the number buttons. The Command Mode for more than three seconds. Command Mode Code number DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button ... buttons. 6 Select a Command Mode (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER. 7 Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder Press x STOP on the remote. 1 Hold down ENTER. 2 While holding down both the number and ENTER buttons at the same time for the...
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... onto the disc. • If you have set the clock on the remote to select the recording mode. "Stereo1" (default): Records original sound only. If the picture size or the recording mode on the remote repeatedly to select "Rec Settings," and adjust the recording settings (page 42). DV/Digital8 Dubbing 3 Press INPUT SELECT on the tape...
... onto the disc. • If you have set the clock on the remote to select the recording mode. "Stereo1" (default): Records original sound only. If the picture size or the recording mode on the remote repeatedly to select "Rec Settings," and adjust the recording settings (page 42). DV/Digital8 Dubbing 3 Press INPUT SELECT on the tape...
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...scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a DVD. m Dub the selected scenes After you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to DVD become a single title. Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) +RW... -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVideo -RVR You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format...
...scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a DVD. m Dub the selected scenes After you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to DVD become a single title. Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) +RW... -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVideo -RVR You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format...
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The selected settings return to their default settings. Remote Control Settings/ Factory Settings (Others) The "Others" setup allows you to set to power save mode and adjusts the lighting of your previous settings will ... "Others," and press , or ENTER. Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of settings you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 21. 81 The default settings are underlined. Off Does not set up other DVD equipment is off. Turn off the lighting when the power is assigned the same Command...
The selected settings return to their default settings. Remote Control Settings/ Factory Settings (Others) The "Others" setup allows you to set to power save mode and adjusts the lighting of your previous settings will ... "Others," and press , or ENTER. Command Mode Changes the Command Mode of settings you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 21. 81 The default settings are underlined. Off Does not set up other DVD equipment is off. Turn off the lighting when the power is assigned the same Command...
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... recorder and after you have recorded or edited a DVD. "FAN ERROR" appears in again. Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Leave the recorder on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for a while, plug it off for the recorder and remote. Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is...AC power cord, and press [/1 on the unit while the recorder is turned off or if the clock does not appear in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Once the clock appears in the front panel ...
... recorder and after you have recorded or edited a DVD. "FAN ERROR" appears in again. Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Leave the recorder on the recorder. , Different command modes are set for a while, plug it off for the recorder and remote. Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is...AC power cord, and press [/1 on the unit while the recorder is turned off or if the clock does not appear in the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Once the clock appears in the front panel ...
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...varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected to this recorder is i.LINKcompliant for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an international standard standardized by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)....(41ºF to 95ºF) Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Audio/video cord (1) Power cord (1) Antenna cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Specifications and design are operations and data transactions with other equipment. This section describes the i.LINK standard...
...varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected to this recorder is i.LINKcompliant for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an international standard standardized by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)....(41ºF to 95ºF) Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories: Audio/video cord (1) Power cord (1) Antenna cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Specifications and design are operations and data transactions with other equipment. This section describes the i.LINK standard...
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...TV/VIDEO button (20) wj TV CH (TV channel) +/- 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 (27) The + 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) +/-
...TV/VIDEO button (20) wj TV CH (TV channel) +/- 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 (27) The + 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) +/-
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M ONE-TOUCH DUB button (68) N DV IN jack (66) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (23) B Disc tray (27) C Front panel display (31, 94) D TIMER REC indicator (40) SYNCHRO REC indicator (47) E A (open/close) button (27) F H (play) button (49) G x (stop) button (49) H (remote sensor) (20) I z REC button (27) J x REC STOP button (27) K LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (25) L CHANNEL +/- buttons (27) The + button has a tactile dot*. Additional Information ,continued 93
M ONE-TOUCH DUB button (68) N DV IN jack (66) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (23) B Disc tray (27) C Front panel display (31, 94) D TIMER REC indicator (40) SYNCHRO REC indicator (47) E A (open/close) button (27) F H (play) button (49) G x (stop) button (49) H (remote sensor) (20) I z REC button (27) J x REC STOP button (27) K LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/ L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (25) L CHANNEL +/- buttons (27) The + button has a tactile dot*. Additional Information ,continued 93
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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 Area...the 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 ...68, 80 Program Edit 68 "DVD" 79 "DVD Menu" 80 "DVD Rec. Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Picture Size" 43 DVD VIDEO 10 DVD+R 8, 59 DVD+RW 8, 59 DVD-R 8, 59 DVD-RW 8, 59 E Easy ...
..."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 Area...the 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 ...68, 80 Program Edit 68 "DVD" 79 "DVD Menu" 80 "DVD Rec. Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Picture Size" 43 DVD VIDEO 10 DVD+R 8, 59 DVD+RW 8, 59 DVD-R 8, 59 DVD-RW 8, 59 E Easy ...
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... STOP 28, 68 "Rec Video Equalizer" 43 Recordable discs 8 "Recording" 78 Recording 39 picture adjustment 42 recording format 8 recording mode 28, 39 recording time 28, 39 while watching another program 28 Recording time 39 Region code 11 Remaining time 31 Remote 20, 92 Resetting the recorder 82 Resume Play 50 S S VIDEO 16 SAP... 30 "Title Name" 60 Title number 31 "Title Search" 54 TOP MENU 49 "Track Search" 54 Troubleshooting 83 "Tuner Audio" 76 "Tuner Preset" 71 Tuner Preset 23 "TV Type" 23, 74 TV/VIDEO 20, 28 U "Unfinalize" 37 Unfinalizing 37 Usable discs 8, 10 V "Video" 74 VIDEO CD 10 Video...
... STOP 28, 68 "Rec Video Equalizer" 43 Recordable discs 8 "Recording" 78 Recording 39 picture adjustment 42 recording format 8 recording mode 28, 39 recording time 28, 39 while watching another program 28 Recording time 39 Region code 11 Remaining time 31 Remote 20, 92 Resetting the recorder 82 Resume Play 50 S S VIDEO 16 SAP... 30 "Title Name" 60 Title number 31 "Title Search" 54 TOP MENU 49 "Track Search" 54 Troubleshooting 83 "Tuner Audio" 76 "Tuner Preset" 71 Tuner Preset 23 "TV Type" 23, 74 TV/VIDEO 20, 28 U "Unfinalize" 37 Unfinalizing 37 Usable discs 8, 10 V "Video" 74 VIDEO CD 10 Video...