Operating Instructions
Page 4
... 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. About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the 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. About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
... 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
Page 12
... your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder 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 (R6) batteries (2) • HDMI cord (1) Step 2: ... compatible cable box or satellite receiver. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs. - 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 page...
... your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder 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 (R6) batteries (2) • HDMI cord (1) Step 2: ... compatible cable box or satellite receiver. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs. - 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 page...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... 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 use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is... can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver.
... 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 use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is... can record any channel on the cable box/satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box or satellite receiver.
Operating Instructions
Page 21
... the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV on the TV, some or all of your Sony TV. Adjust the volume of the buttons below may not respond to the remote. • With normal use, the batteries should leakage occur. Observe... of different manufacturers. - If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. The remote performs the following : - When using the supplied remote. Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - Do not...
... the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV on the TV, some or all of your Sony TV. Adjust the volume of the buttons below may not respond to the remote. • With normal use, the batteries should leakage occur. Observe... of different manufacturers. - If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. The remote performs the following : - When using the supplied remote. Controlling a Sony TV with an old battery, or batteries of time, remove the batteries. - Do not...
Operating Instructions
Page 22
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than 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 to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than 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 to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
Operating Instructions
Page 23
The command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on your recorder. If the command mode for the remote is turned off. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ If the command mode for the recorder has not been ... DVD2, you will appear each time you do not complete Easy Setup, it will be unable to the default setting of basic adjustments for the remote to operate this recorder. Hookups and Settings To return to make the minimum number of DVD3. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the...
The command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on your recorder. If the command mode for the remote is turned off. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ If the command mode for the recorder has not been ... DVD2, you will appear each time you do not complete Easy Setup, it will be unable to the default setting of basic adjustments for the remote to operate this recorder. Hookups and Settings To return to make the minimum number of DVD3. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
... box or 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 control your cable box or satellite receiver... on your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you cannot get the recorder to the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on the cable box/ satellite receiver window.
... box or 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 control your cable box or satellite receiver... on your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you cannot get the recorder to the set top box controller near the remote control sensor on the cable box/ satellite receiver window.
Operating Instructions
Page 37
... 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). If you press H PLAY or X PAUSE. • Sound will be connected to the audio system, the...
... 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). If you press H PLAY or X PAUSE. • Sound will be connected to the audio system, the...
Operating Instructions
Page 48
...receiver turned on and do not change the input source during recording. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to stop the recording or the disc is ... Press z REC repeatedly to set the recorder to record in the front panel display. 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's input is full. Recording starts. The...
...receiver turned on and do not change the input source during recording. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to stop the recording or the disc is ... Press z REC repeatedly to set the recorder to record in the front panel display. 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's input is full. Recording starts. The...
Operating Instructions
Page 76
.... z Hints • Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not be recorded on this recorder's remote. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on and do not change...
.... z Hints • Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not be recorded on this recorder's remote. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on and do not change...
Operating Instructions
Page 104
Command Mode Changes the command mode of the supplied remote to the setting made all of the recorder. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment. Before you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. Be sure to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish...
Command Mode Changes the command mode of the supplied remote to the setting made all of the recorder. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment. Before you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 22. Be sure to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish...
Operating Instructions
Page 109
VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set...command mode for a while, plug it may be displayed differently from the recorder. , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is turned on the recorder for more than 30 minutes. The disc tray does not open after you selected when recording. ...do not appear on the recorder. , Different command modes are weak. , The remote is set for the recorder and remote. Other Sony equipment responds to the disc. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set . , Check that the safety tab...
VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set...command mode for a while, plug it may be displayed differently from the recorder. , Turn on the recorder. , The remote is turned on the recorder for more than 30 minutes. The disc tray does not open after you selected when recording. ...do not appear on the recorder. , Different command modes are weak. , The remote is set for the recorder and remote. Other Sony equipment responds to the disc. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set . , Check that the safety tab...
Operating Instructions
Page 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
... 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
Page 114
...the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on (page 12). 114 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 /...(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 +/- Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the...
...the cover A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91) B "/1 (on (page 12). 114 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 /...(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 +/- Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the...
Operating Instructions
Page 115
... buttons • ?/1 (on (page 12). button (21) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) *1 Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Additional Information ,continued 115 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...
... buttons • ?/1 (on (page 12). button (21) • DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21) *1 Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Additional Information ,continued 115 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
Page 126
... 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 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
... 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