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... controls on 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 regarding discs... for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote.
... controls on 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 regarding discs... for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote.
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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... 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...jack. • Be sure to : - Set the brand code number and the recorder's input that does not have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder if you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that you with a compatible cable box or...
... 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...jack. • Be sure to : - Set the brand code number and the recorder's input that does not have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder if you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that you with a compatible cable box or...
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 LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI... using an audio/video cord. This connection is turned on . Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
... 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 LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI... using an audio/video cord. This connection is turned on . Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
Operating Instructions
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...on your TV that can use this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to operate your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this remote to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Observe the following : Press TV "/1 To Turn your TV's input source TV...the front panel) to recharge the batteries. - The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your Sony TV. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on or off TV VOL +/- Be sure to the markings ...
...on your TV that can use this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to operate your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this remote to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Observe the following : Press TV "/1 To Turn your TV's input source TV...the front panel) to recharge the batteries. - The recorder may not work for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your Sony TV. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on or off TV VOL +/- Be sure to the markings ...
Operating Instructions
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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 123 456 789 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, 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 123 456 789 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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
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... are made in the front panel display. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to operate this recorder. To check the command mode for the remote is turned off. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will be unable to make the minimum number of DVD3. Control Setup m Clock Setup... to DVD1 or DVD2, you will appear each time you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote to the previous display Press O RETURN.
... are made in the front panel display. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to operate this recorder. To check the command mode for the remote is turned off. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will be unable to make the minimum number of DVD3. Control Setup m Clock Setup... to DVD1 or DVD2, you will appear each time you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote to the previous display Press O RETURN.
Operating Instructions
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...channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 4 Press the number buttons and check that the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on your cable or satellite company to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with this recorder, contact your cable box/satellite...satellite receiver. 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 place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller ...
...channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 4 Press the number buttons and check that the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on your cable or satellite company to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with this recorder, contact your cable box/satellite...satellite receiver. 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 place. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the set top box controller ...
Operating Instructions
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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). Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on playing DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks. *2 FR2 and FF2 are...
... 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). Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on playing DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks. *2 FR2 and FF2 are...
Operating Instructions
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...46. 7 Press z REC. To stop recording. 48 To pause recording Press X PAUSE. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording. The recorder returns to operate the... VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Recording continues until the counter appears in the front panel display. Each press increases the ...
...46. 7 Press z REC. To stop recording. 48 To pause recording Press X PAUSE. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording. The recorder returns to operate the... VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Recording continues until the counter appears in the front panel display. Each press increases the ...
Operating Instructions
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... side. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the duration. Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can turn off the TV during recording. The recorder's input is...automatically. If you press z REC. You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. ...press H PLAY. INPUT DISPLAY z REC H PLAY x STOP X PAUSE REC MODE 1 Turn on this recorder's remote.
... side. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the duration. Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can turn off the TV during recording. The recorder's input is...automatically. If you press z REC. You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. ...press H PLAY. INPUT DISPLAY z REC H PLAY x STOP X PAUSE REC MODE 1 Turn on this recorder's remote.
Operating Instructions
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...return the setup settings to their default settings. Before you start, Check that all necessary connections. Factory Setting Allows 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. Start Cancel... 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 5. 104 The default command mode of the supplied remote to...
...return the setup settings to their default settings. Before you start, Check that all necessary connections. Factory Setting Allows 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. Start Cancel... 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 23) from step 5. 104 The default command mode of the supplied remote to...
Operating Instructions
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... (page 95). Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. The disc tray does not open after the first program has finished. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after timer recording is.... , The program that the safety tab has not been removed. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. Reset the clock and timer. , Turn the power off for a while, plug it may take a few seconds ...
... (page 95). Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. The disc tray does not open after the first program has finished. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after timer recording is.... , The program that the safety tab has not been removed. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the remote. , The same command mode is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. Reset the clock and timer. , Turn the power off for a while, plug it may take a few seconds ...
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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
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Front panel Buttons on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- Open the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on (page 12). 114 buttons are ... (37) I H (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 +/- buttons*1*2 (47, 70, 76) P ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button...
Front panel Buttons on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- Open the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on (page 12). 114 buttons are ... (37) I H (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 +/- buttons*1*2 (47, 70, 76) P ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button...
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...) switch (23) P CH (channel) +/- button*1 (21) • VOL (volume) +/- button (21) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) *1 Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. 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...
...) switch (23) P CH (channel) +/- button*1 (21) • VOL (volume) +/- button (21) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) *1 Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. 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