Operating Instructions
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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... 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. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual describe the...
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... 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. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this manual describe the...
Operating Instructions
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...disconnect the power cord of your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this way, you have : - If 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 (... prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on this...
...disconnect the power cord of your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this way, you have : - If 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 (... prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on this...
Operating Instructions
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... to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80). Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to the cable box or satellite... L VIDEO OUT 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 jacks without turning itself on the cable box or satellite receiver. With this...
... to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80). Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to the cable box or satellite... L VIDEO OUT 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 jacks without turning itself on the cable box or satellite receiver. With this...
Operating Instructions
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... battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of your Sony TV. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign object into the... remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not attempt to close the...
... battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of your Sony TV. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign object into the... remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not attempt to close the...
Operating Instructions
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...will appear each time you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote is turned off. If the command mode for the remote to operate this recorder. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps... below to the previous display Press O RETURN. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Hookups and Settings...
...will appear each time you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote is turned off. If the command mode for the remote to operate this recorder. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps... below to the previous display Press O RETURN. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Hookups and Settings...
Operating Instructions
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...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 see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it ...or satellite receiver. If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on the cable box/ satellite receiver window. To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with this ...
...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 see if they can provide you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it ...or satellite receiver. If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable or satellite company to the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on the cable box/ satellite receiver window. To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver Once you with this ...
Operating Instructions
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...recording. 48 You can also use the number buttons. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on and do...stop recording Press x STOP twice. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. 5 Press CH +/- Recording using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by 30 minutes, up to eight hours*. 0:30 1:00 7:30 8:00 (...in the front panel display. or INPUT repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY.
...recording. 48 You can also use the number buttons. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on and do...stop recording Press x STOP twice. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. 5 Press CH +/- Recording using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by 30 minutes, up to eight hours*. 0:30 1:00 7:30 8:00 (...in the front panel display. or INPUT repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY.
Operating Instructions
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... 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- The recorder's input is ejected when you want to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing CH +/- To pause recording Press X PAUSE. Notes • You cannot change the channel you pause recording for more... recording mode, "SP" or "EP." z Hints • Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not be recorded on this recorder's remote. 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 repeatedly to...
... 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- The recorder's input is ejected when you want to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing CH +/- To pause recording Press X PAUSE. Notes • You cannot change the channel you pause recording for more... recording mode, "SP" or "EP." z Hints • Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not be recorded on this recorder's remote. 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 repeatedly to...
Operating Instructions
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... from the mode you have any space for both the Sony DVD equipment. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the menu has priority (page 79). VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that...time, the program listed first in the front panel display. The recording mode indication is incorrect. , Since the recording mode for the recorder and remote. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set for recording. , Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety tab in again. Set the...
... from the mode you have any space for both the Sony DVD equipment. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the menu has priority (page 79). VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that...time, the program listed first in the front panel display. The recording mode indication is incorrect. , Since the recording mode for the recorder and remote. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set for recording. , Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety tab in again. Set the...
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... S VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 31 W Power back-up Back-up duration...Dimensions including 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...
... S VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 31 W Power back-up Back-up duration...Dimensions including 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...
Operating Instructions
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.../TRACKING + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as the buttons on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- buttons are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (23) C Disc tray (35, 47, 91) ... 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 +/- Open the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47...
.../TRACKING + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as the buttons on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- buttons are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (23) C Disc tray (35, 47, 91) ... 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 +/- Open the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47...
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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) E ...) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) *1 Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. button are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (23) P CH (channel) +/- button*1*2 (12, 47) Q INPUT button (47, 54, 91) R TIME/TEXT button (45) S AUDIO button*1 (36) SUBTITLE button...
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) E ...) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) *1 Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. button are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (23) P CH (channel) +/- button*1*2 (12, 47) Q INPUT button (47, 54, 91) R TIME/TEXT button (45) S AUDIO button*1 (36) SUBTITLE button...
Operating Instructions
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... 126 COMPONENT 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...
... 126 COMPONENT 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...
Operating Instructions
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...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... for "Chapter" 40 for "Title" 40 for "Track" 40 Time Search 40 Set top box control 12, 24, 101 Set top box controller 12, 26 Settings 94 Setup Display 94 "Simple Dubbing" 86 Slide show 42, 43 SP mode 76...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 ...
...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... for "Chapter" 40 for "Title" 40 for "Track" 40 Time Search 40 Set top box control 12, 24, 101 Set top box controller 12, 26 Settings 94 Setup Display 94 "Simple Dubbing" 86 Slide show 42, 43 SP mode 76...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 ...