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... created 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 ... MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs...
... created 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 ... MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs...
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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 ...
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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 (... box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on this recorder to a TV that does not have been using your VCR connected to your VCR using an audio/video cord. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 121). - Hookups and Settings Hooking ...
...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 (... box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on this recorder to a TV that does not have been using your VCR connected to your VCR using an audio/video cord. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 121). - Hookups and Settings Hooking ...
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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... match the input source 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 recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Place the set top box...
... 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... match the input source 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 recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Place the set top box...
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...or humid place. • Do not drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. When using the supplied remote. Observe the following : Press TV "/1 To Turn your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Adjust...battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on your Sony TV. Hookups and Settings Step 6: Preparing the Remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by ...
...or humid place. • Do not drop any liquid inside the battery compartment. When using the supplied remote. Observe the following : Press TV "/1 To Turn your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for an extended period of different manufacturers. - Adjust...battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on your Sony TV. Hookups and Settings Step 6: Preparing the Remote You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by ...
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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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." 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 is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." 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 is DVD 3. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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... the default setting of basic adjustments for the recorder appears in the following order. If the command mode for the remote is turned off. To check the command mode for the remote to operate this recorder. Settings are made in the front panel display. The command mode for using the recorder. Step...
... the default setting of basic adjustments for the recorder appears in the following order. If the command mode for the remote is turned off. To check the command mode for the remote to operate this recorder. Settings are made in the front panel display. The command mode for using the recorder. Step...
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... "Features" setup (page 101). 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 near the...
... "Features" setup (page 101). 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 near the...
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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). Hold the buttons down during playback to the speakers. ,continued 37 Three speeds are output only...
... 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). Hold the buttons down during playback to the speakers. ,continued 37 Three speeds are output only...
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... you stop recording. 48 To stop recording Press x STOP twice. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. Each press increases the time by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 88). • You can set... for the recorder to stop the recording or the disc is switched to record in the front panel display. The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY.
... you stop recording. 48 To stop recording Press x STOP twice. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. z Hints • To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. Each press increases the time by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 88). • You can set... for the recorder to stop the recording or the disc is switched to record in the front panel display. The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY.
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... Notes • You cannot change the channel you are recording. Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can turn off the TV during recording. For details about the recording ... record TV programs on the recorder and the connected cable box/satellite receiver. 2 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. or INPUT ... Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on this recorder's remote. To pause recording Press X PAUSE.
... Notes • You cannot change the channel you are recording. Each press increases the time by pressing CH +/- VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can turn off the TV during recording. For details about the recording ... record TV programs on the recorder and the connected cable box/satellite receiver. 2 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. or INPUT ... Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on this recorder's remote. To pause recording Press X PAUSE.
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... necessary connections. Select this recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Note that you start, Check that all of the supplied remote to match the command mode of your previous settings will be lost. 1 After step 3 on page 22. Before 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. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to...
... necessary connections. Select this recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Note that you start, Check that all of the supplied remote to match the command mode of your previous settings will be lost. 1 After step 3 on page 22. Before 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. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to...
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... same time, the program listed first in again. Press down "/1 on the recorder. , The remote is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. Additional Information "- -:- -" appears in the selected mode. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set . , Check that the safety tab has not been ... The c indicator is disconnected from the mode you selected when recording. The disc tray does not open after the first program has finished. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is set . , Check that the cable box is turned on the...
... same time, the program listed first in again. Press down "/1 on the recorder. , The remote is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. Additional Information "- -:- -" appears in the selected mode. Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set . , Check that the safety tab has not been ... The c indicator is disconnected from the mode you selected when recording. The disc tray does not open after the first program has finished. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is set . , Check that the cable box is turned on the...
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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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... 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 or similar names. buttons are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (... (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...
... 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 or similar names. buttons are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (... (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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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 ...
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 ...
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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