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... of media can also use the controls on the recorder if they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by ...is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on...stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that are provided for your TV screen. • The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on the remote.
... of media can also use the controls on the recorder if they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by ...is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on...stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that are provided for your TV screen. • The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on the remote.
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...the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel 25 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner 26 Eight Basic Operations - Recording a Program 27 Checking the disc status while recording 28 3. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information 30 Checking the playing/remaining time... cable TV 15 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord 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...
...the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel 25 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner 26 Eight Basic Operations - Recording a Program 27 Checking the disc status while recording 28 3. Displaying the Playing/Remaining Time and Play Information 30 Checking the playing/remaining time... cable TV 15 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord 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...
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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 (When...
... 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 (When...
Operating Instructions
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... batteries of the remote. Step 5: Preparing the Remote You can adjust the remote's signal to control your TV with some or all of different manufacturers. - When using the remote, point it at the bottom of the remote, the code number may not respond to the remote. Number buttons b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player...
... batteries of the remote. Step 5: Preparing the Remote You can adjust the remote's signal to control your TV with some or all of different manufacturers. - When using the remote, point it at the bottom of the remote, the code number may not respond to the remote. Number buttons b Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player...
Operating Instructions
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... Adjusts the volume of controllable TVs If more than one code number is DVD3. Number buttons SYSTEM MENU M/m, ENTER 1 Check that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that "Easy...,continued 21 Hookups and Settings Code numbers of your 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. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 02 MGA/Mitsubishi 13 NEC 04 ...
... Adjusts the volume of controllable TVs If more than one code number is DVD3. Number buttons SYSTEM MENU M/m, ENTER 1 Check that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that "Easy...,continued 21 Hookups and Settings Code numbers of your 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. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 02 MGA/Mitsubishi 13 NEC 04 ...
Operating Instructions
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... tracks, such as follows: channel 4 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select "DV." 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 cassette memory onto the...
... tracks, such as follows: channel 4 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly to select "DV." 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 cassette memory onto the...
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... "Auto Chapter" is set to select the scenes. When dubbing a DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode), each selected scene becomes a chapter on page 66, and press SYSTEM MENU. Note that you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to "On" in the digital video camera.... b Notes • When a blank space between the recordings on the disc. When dubbing to the disc. The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. z Hint...
... "Auto Chapter" is set to select the scenes. When dubbing a DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode), each selected scene becomes a chapter on page 66, and press SYSTEM MENU. Note that you want to dub Using the recorder's remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to "On" in the digital video camera.... b Notes • When a blank space between the recordings on the disc. When dubbing to the disc. The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. z Hint...
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Remote Control Settings/ Factory Settings (Others) The "Others" setup allows you to set to power save mode to make the lighting bright. On Sets to default from "Basic," "Video," "Audio," "Recording," "DVD," "Others," "Parental Control," and "All," and press , or ENTER. 3 Select "Start," and press ENTER.... all of the front panel display. Factory Setup Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 21. 81 Settings and Adjustments Power Save Standby Selects whether this recorder is assigned the same Command Mode. The "Others" setup appears with the...
Remote Control Settings/ Factory Settings (Others) The "Others" setup allows you to set to power save mode to make the lighting bright. On Sets to default from "Basic," "Video," "Audio," "Recording," "DVD," "Others," "Parental Control," and "All," and press , or ENTER. 3 Select "Start," and press ENTER.... all of the front panel display. Factory Setup Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 21. 81 Settings and Adjustments Power Save Standby Selects whether this recorder is assigned the same Command Mode. The "Others" setup appears with the...
Operating Instructions
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...in the front panel display. , Check that the vent on the unit while the recorder is too far from the front panel display. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is turned off to check the current command mode. The disc tray does not ... causes the recorder to the default setting when you have recorded or edited a DVD. Then, immediately disconnect the AC power cord. Set the same command mode (page 21). Once the clock appears in the front panel display. , The recorder's recovery function was activated when the recorder was turned on...
...in the front panel display. , Check that the vent on the unit while the recorder is too far from the front panel display. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is turned off to check the current command mode. The disc tray does not ... causes the recorder to the default setting when you have recorded or edited a DVD. Then, immediately disconnect the AC power cord. Set the same command mode (page 21). Once the clock appears in the front panel display. , The recorder's recovery function was activated when the recorder was turned on...
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...LINKcompliant for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of equipment can be connected to i.LINK-compatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other data in .) (width/height/ depth) ... 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 sometimes not possible on this recorder is an international standard standardized by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). i.LINK-...
...LINKcompliant for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of equipment can be connected to i.LINK-compatible equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other data in .) (width/height/ depth) ... 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 sometimes not possible on this recorder is an international standard standardized by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). i.LINK-...
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...Z TV/VIDEO button (20) wj TV CH (TV channel) +/- buttons (20) The + button has a tactile dot*. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder....(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) +/- D CH (channel) +/- W z REC... button (27) x REC STOP button (27) c z SYNCHRO REC button (47) REC MODE button (27) X TV [/1 (TV on /standby) button (23) C Number buttons (54) The number 5 button has a tactile dot*. Guide to Parts and Controls...
...Z TV/VIDEO button (20) wj TV CH (TV channel) +/- buttons (20) The + button has a tactile dot*. * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder....(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) +/- D CH (channel) +/- W z REC... button (27) x REC STOP button (27) c z SYNCHRO REC button (47) REC MODE button (27) X TV [/1 (TV on /standby) button (23) C Number buttons (54) The number 5 button has a tactile dot*. Guide to Parts and Controls...
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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 ...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 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, ...
...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 ...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 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, ...