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...MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 The explanations do not apply to discs created on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they 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 your TV screen. • The explanations ...
...MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 The explanations do not apply to discs created on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they 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 your TV screen. • The explanations ...
Operating Instructions
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... Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD... Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist 61 ...
... Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 33 DVD Operation DVD... Equipment 49 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 54 DVD Editing 56 Before Editing 56 Editing a Title 57 Changing the Name of a Title 60 Creating a Playlist 61 ...
Operating Instructions
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...cable box/satellite receiver control function, you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • HDMI cord (1) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner)...of the recorder. Do not connect the power cord until you have : - After setting up and adjust the settings of your VCR using your cable service or satellite service company to see if they can provide you with the components to be able to record TV...
...cable box/satellite receiver control function, you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • HDMI cord (1) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner)...of the recorder. Do not connect the power cord until you have : - After setting up and adjust the settings of your VCR using your cable service or satellite service company to see if they can provide you with the components to be able to record TV...
Operating Instructions
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... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you can watch cable or satellite programs, you need to... (LINE 1 IN). This connection is turned off. ,continued 13 Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the TV even when the recorder is necessary to the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on the cable box or...
... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you can watch cable or satellite programs, you need to... (LINE 1 IN). This connection is turned off. ,continued 13 Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the TV even when the recorder is necessary to the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on the cable box or...
Operating Instructions
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...22). • Use the batteries correctly to use this remote to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. When using the supplied remote. Observe the following : Press TV "/1 To Turn your TV TV CH +/- Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of time,..., wipe out any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. The remote performs the following : - The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command ...
...22). • Use the batteries correctly to use this remote to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. When using the supplied remote. Observe the following : Press TV "/1 To Turn your TV TV CH +/- Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of time,..., wipe out any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. The remote performs the following : - The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command ...
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The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number 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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number 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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
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... command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on your recorder. If the command mode for the remote is turned off. Settings are made in the front panel display. To check the command mode for the remote to the previous display Press O RETURN. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Hookups and Settings To...
... command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on your recorder. If the command mode for the remote is turned off. Settings are made in the front panel display. To check the command mode for the remote to the previous display Press O RETURN. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Hookups and Settings To...
Operating Instructions
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.../satellite receiver Once you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. If you cannot get the recorder to the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on the cable box/ satellite receiver window. Check the connection and place the set top box controller. To fix the set top box.../satellite receiver). 3 Press CH +/- Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn 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 "Features" setup (page 101).
.../satellite receiver Once you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. If you cannot get the recorder to the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on the cable box/ satellite receiver window. Check the connection and place the set top box controller. To fix the set top box.../satellite receiver). 3 Press CH +/- Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting 1 Turn 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 "Features" setup (page 101).
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... options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 36). All discs z Hints • You can play a DVD with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3...
... options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 36). All discs z Hints • You can play a DVD with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3...
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... select the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing CH +/- Recording starts. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the channel or input ...source during recording or recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the program you stop recording. 48 The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to stop the recording or ...
... select the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing CH +/- Recording starts. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the channel or input ...source during recording or recording pause. • If there is a power failure, the program you stop recording. 48 The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. You can turn off . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to stop the recording or ...
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...in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the recorder to record in place. 4 Press CH +/- z Hints • Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not be recorded on this recorder's remote. on the tape. • You can turn off...PAUSE. Each press increases the time by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 5 Press REC MODE ...
...in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the recorder to record in place. 4 Press CH +/- z Hints • Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not be recorded on this recorder's remote. on the tape. • You can turn off...PAUSE. Each press increases the time by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 5 Press REC MODE ...
Operating Instructions
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For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 102, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Note that you have made here. When the "Easy ... Easy Setup program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is reset to their default settings. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to make initial settings. The default command mode of the recorder. The power automatically turns off and then on again, and the recorder is in...
For details, see "If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 102, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," and press ENTER. Note that you have made here. When the "Easy ... Easy Setup program. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is reset to their default settings. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to make initial settings. The default command mode of the recorder. The power automatically turns off and then on again, and the recorder is in...
Operating Instructions
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... abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. Display Menus or displays do not appear on appears in the selected mode. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the mode you selected when ...the AC power cord. , The program that the safety tab has not been removed. Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set. , Make sure a tape has been inserted. , Check that ...
... abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. Display Menus or displays do not appear on appears in the selected mode. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the mode you selected when ...the AC power cord. , The program that the safety tab has not been removed. Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set. , Make sure a tape has been inserted. , Check that ...
Operating Instructions
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... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 332 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/8 inches) Mass Approx. 4.7 kg (Approx. 10.4 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) HDMI cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 112
... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 332 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/8 inches) Mass Approx. 4.7 kg (Approx. 10.4 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) HDMI cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 112
Operating Instructions
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...play) button (35, 69) X (pause) button (36, 47, 71, 76) x (stop) button (35, 47, 69, 76) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 47, 69, 76) K (remote sensor) (21) L Front panel display (45, 73) M HDMI indicator (16) N SYNCHRO REC indicator (51, 80) O CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- Use the tactile dot as the buttons on... the recorder have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- Front panel Buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Open the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on (page 12). 114...
...play) button (35, 69) X (pause) button (36, 47, 71, 76) x (stop) button (35, 47, 69, 76) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 47, 69, 76) K (remote sensor) (21) L Front panel display (45, 73) M HDMI indicator (16) N SYNCHRO REC indicator (51, 80) O CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- Use the tactile dot as the buttons on... the recorder have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- Front panel Buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Open the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on (page 12). 114...
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... button (51) wj TV buttons • ?/1 (on /standby) switch (23) P CH (channel) +/- button*1 (21) • VOL (volume) +/- Use the tactile dot as a reference. *2 The CH +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 91) B DVD button (35, 47) C Number buttons*1 (36) SET button (102) D ANGLE button (36...
... button (51) wj TV buttons • ?/1 (on /standby) switch (23) P CH (channel) +/- button*1 (21) • VOL (volume) +/- Use the tactile dot as a reference. *2 The CH +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 91) B DVD button (35, 47) C Number buttons*1 (36) SET button (102) D ANGLE button (36...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO OUT 17 Connecting the cable box/satellite receiver 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 101 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 118 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 Counter 69 CPRM 30 "Create Dubbing List" 87...
... VIDEO OUT 17 Connecting the cable box/satellite receiver 12 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 101 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 "Copy" 66 Copy protection 47, 118 Copy-Free 47 Copy-Never 47 Copy-Once 47 Counter 69 CPRM 30 "Create Dubbing List" 87...
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... 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 tape speed 75 Recording mode 46, 75 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44, 77 Remote 21, 115 REPLAY 36, 71 Resetting 104 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Safety tab 75 Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 124 "Scan Audio... 39 "Title Name" 58, 63 TOP MENU 35 Track 119 TRACKING 70 Tracking adjustment 70 Troubleshooting 105 "TV Type" 96 U "Unfinalize" 89 Unrecordable pictures 47 V "VCR Function" 101 "Video (HDMI)" 96 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 96 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 42 127
... 30 recording format 30 recording mode 46 tape speed 75 Recording mode 46, 75 Recording time 46, 49 Region code 34 Remaining time 44, 77 Remote 21, 115 REPLAY 36, 71 Resetting 104 Resume Play 38 Rotate 42 S Safety tab 75 Satellite receiver 13 Satellite receiver brand code 124 "Scan Audio... 39 "Title Name" 58, 63 TOP MENU 35 Track 119 TRACKING 70 Tracking adjustment 70 Troubleshooting 105 "TV Type" 96 U "Unfinalize" 89 Unrecordable pictures 47 V "VCR Function" 101 "Video (HDMI)" 96 VIDEO CD 33 Video mode 30 Video settings 96 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 42 127