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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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.... Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of a button. What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD 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 this...
.... Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of a button. What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD 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 this...
Operating Instructions
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... a title for timer recording. 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. i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DVD. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording -
... a title for timer recording. 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. i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DVD. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording -
Operating Instructions
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... or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). You cannot use an S video cord for the Synchro-Rec ... 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...
... or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). You cannot use an S video cord for the Synchro-Rec ... 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...
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...15US 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 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI OUT SET 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 : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV...
...15US 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 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) HDMI OUT SET 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 : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV...
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... 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 Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using...OUT jack. "Player" appears on the TV screen when using the Control for HDMI" to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that ...
... 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 Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using...OUT jack. "Player" appears on the TV screen when using the Control for HDMI" to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that ...
Operating Instructions
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... cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will output DVD video signals only. 17US When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in... 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 and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length.
... cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. You will output DVD video signals only. 17US When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in... 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 and then set "Progressive" of the same kind and length.
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This will enable you to listen 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 ...
This will enable you to listen 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...13). You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). In this recorder. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN : Signal ...record from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. 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. Other VCR...
...13). You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). In this recorder. OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R to LINE 2 IN : Signal ...record from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. 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. Other VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... order shown below. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV screen. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video...
... order shown below. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US Notes • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder to another equipment's input jack with the other equipment's output jack connected to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV screen. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video...
Operating Instructions
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... a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). z Hints • To play a disc recorded with or without the recorder turned on various disc types. If recording time is connected to switch the recording modes. Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 Recording mode Like the SP or...
... a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a single DVD (4.7 GB). z Hints • To play a disc recorded with or without the recorder turned on various disc types. If recording time is connected to switch the recording modes. Maximum recordable number of titles Disc Number of titles DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49 Recording mode Like the SP or...
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... or disc type. If you are recording may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. z Hint You can set the recorder to record in a title The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by 30 minutes, up to normal recording mode. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Select...
... or disc type. If you are recording may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs. z Hint You can set the recorder to record in a title The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by 30 minutes, up to normal recording mode. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. Select...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with this time will not be recorded. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you...
... 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. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with this time will not be recorded. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you...
Operating Instructions
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... 13). Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. When the connected...
... 13). Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. When the connected...
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.... 5 Select the line input audio. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with this recorder. To stop after recording. DVD 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an...
.... 5 Select the line input audio. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with this recorder. To stop after recording. DVD 123 456 789 0 INPUT z REC x STOP REC MODE 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an...
Operating Instructions
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... the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. VCR Recording From ...recording. • If you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- For details about the recording mode, see page 74. 6 Press z REC. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. "REC" appears in place. 4 Press CH +/- To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder...
... the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display, and recording starts. VCR Recording From ...recording. • If you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- For details about the recording mode, see page 74. 6 Press z REC. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. "REC" appears in place. 4 Press CH +/- To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder...
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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/ If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
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/ If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ VCR Recording Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ VCR Recording Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.
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... vertical hold control on this tape, cover the tab hole. button. , The video heads are recording. , The program that has been recorded on a DVD with enough space for more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 64). , The disc is set to a power failure ...(page 66). The picture rolls vertically during recording. , The recorder's internal clock stopped due to the channel for the VCR. Timer recording is not complete or did not start at the same time, the program listed first in your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be erased...
... vertical hold control on this tape, cover the tab hole. button. , The video heads are recording. , The program that has been recorded on a DVD with enough space for more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 64). , The disc is set to a power failure ...(page 66). The picture rolls vertically during recording. , The recorder's internal clock stopped due to the channel for the VCR. Timer recording is not complete or did not start at the same time, the program listed first in your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be erased...