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... 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 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a ... 45 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing...
... 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 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a ... 45 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing...
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... Selecting the Sound During Playback 73 VCR Recording 74 Before Recording 74 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 75 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 77 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From a VHS Tape...
... Selecting the Sound During Playback 73 VCR Recording 74 Before Recording 74 VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer 75 VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment 77 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 80 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From a VHS Tape...
Operating Instructions
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... of a button. Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable...
... of a button. Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable...
Operating Instructions
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... as you like without changing the original contents. No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Quick access to a DVD. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - No No Yes No - Title List Display the Title...
... as you like without changing the original contents. No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only for playback or editing. Quick access to a DVD. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - No No Yes No - Title List Display the Title...
Operating Instructions
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... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT... audio/video cord. When using an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Leave the audio plugs connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE...
... ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT... audio/video cord. When using an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Leave the audio plugs connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE...
Operating Instructions
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... COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. INPUT TV or... projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. Step 3: Connecting to...
... COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. INPUT TV or... projector AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups and Settings LINE OUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L R AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder (white) (red) to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. Step 3: Connecting to...
Operating Instructions
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...Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI functions. 16US TV...with the component. • The recorder supports only the playback option of HDMI Licensing LLC. "Player" appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
...Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI functions. 16US TV...with the component. • The recorder supports only the playback option of HDMI Licensing LLC. "Player" appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
Operating Instructions
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... TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). Hookups and Settings... video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. You will output DVD video signals only. 17US
... TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). Hookups and Settings... video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length. You will output DVD video signals only. 17US
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... (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer 18US AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO...
... (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer 18US AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX CONTROL LINE 1 IN VIDEO...
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... (pages 56 and 82). ,continued 27US Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). Connecting...
... (pages 56 and 82). ,continued 27US Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). Connecting...
Operating Instructions
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... containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this...
... containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this...
Operating Instructions
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... poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a finalized disc. • If you set "Auto Finalize" to decrease for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is an approximate guide for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Select the disc type...
... poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a finalized disc. • If you set "Auto Finalize" to decrease for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is an approximate guide for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Select the disc type...
Operating Instructions
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... . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. The information display appears. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the "Setup" display (page 102). Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in...
... . * 14 hours 30 minutes for the recorder to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. The information display appears. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the "Setup" display (page 102). Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in...
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... (page 66). Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 TIMER M/m/ If you record from connected equipment that the maximum continuous recording time for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after recording. For details, see page 67. DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -...54). Note that has a timer function, you set the timer for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. If you can set "Auto Finalize" to one month in the "Features" setup (page 103...
... (page 66). Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 TIMER M/m/ If you record from connected equipment that the maximum continuous recording time for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after recording. For details, see page 67. DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -...54). Note that has a timer function, you set the timer for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. If you can set "Auto Finalize" to one month in the "Features" setup (page 103...
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...RVR -RVideo You can set the recorder to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that... has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks. • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. DVD...
...RVR -RVideo You can set the recorder to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that... has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks. • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. DVD...
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... setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after a few seconds. • During recording or recording pause, you made. Recording starts. Such recordings stop recording, press x STOP on the connected equipment at the same time. Note To ...play button on this recorder and the pause or play a disc recorded with Copy- Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with this recorder on page 27. For details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on...
... setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVDRWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after a few seconds. • During recording or recording pause, you made. Recording starts. Such recordings stop recording, press x STOP on the connected equipment at the same time. Note To ...play button on this recorder and the pause or play a disc recorded with Copy- Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with this recorder on page 27. For details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on...
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... and starts recounting. • When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with no recording. • The counter resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in the "Setup" display (page 103). • If you want to find later. The power ...will be lower than usual SVHS. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. The counter ...
... and starts recounting. • When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with no recording. • The counter resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in the "Setup" display (page 103). • If you want to find later. The power ...will be lower than usual SVHS. LP mode recordings made on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. The counter ...
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You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
Operating Instructions
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... more than five minutes, recording stops automatically. VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. The recorder's input is ejected when you want to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by 30 minutes, up to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO...
... more than five minutes, recording stops automatically. VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. The recorder's input is ejected when you want to record. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by 30 minutes, up to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO...
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This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).