Operating Instructions
Page 4
... recorder. • Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on the remote.... The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those ...
... recorder. • Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on the remote.... The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those ...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
... using your VCR using an audio/video cord. In this way, 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 (Tuner) This recorder does not...
... using your VCR using an audio/video cord. In this way, 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 (Tuner) This recorder does not...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... (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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L ... box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Place the set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord. To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or ...
... (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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO L Y S VIDEO L ... box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Place the set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord. To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the cable box or ...
Operating Instructions
Page 16
... 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 Refer to "On" in the front panel display when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the...
... 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 Refer to "On" in the front panel display when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the...
Operating Instructions
Page 21
... batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this remote to operate your TV's input source Select the broadcast on the front panel) to the... compartment. Do not touch the liquid with the remote You can use the remote for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV that can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the TV, some or all of different...
... batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this remote to operate your TV's input source Select the broadcast on the front panel) to the... compartment. Do not touch the liquid with the remote You can use the remote for the TV. 123 456 789 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV that can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the TV, some or all of different...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
... command mode for using the recorder. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Finished! Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ To check the command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote to the default setting of...
... command mode for using the recorder. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Finished! Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ To check the command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote to the default setting of...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
... satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Remove the backings 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 previous display Press O RETURN. To fix the...
... satellite receiver still does not operate with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Remove the backings 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 previous display Press O RETURN. To fix the...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 26US
2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 26US
Operating Instructions
Page 49
... equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Recording starts. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. If you are automatically formatted. Unused discs are recording. You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. ,continued 49US DVD Recording Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. INPUT DISPLAY z REC H PLAY x STOP...
... equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Recording starts. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. If you are automatically formatted. Unused discs are recording. You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. ,continued 49US DVD Recording Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. INPUT DISPLAY z REC H PLAY x STOP...
Operating Instructions
Page 75
...and do not change the recording mode or input source while recording. • If you press z REC. You can turn off the TV during recording. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (Normal recording) ,continued 75US Leave the... CH +/- Recording using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on this recorder's remote. VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute...
...and do not change the recording mode or input source while recording. • If you press z REC. You can turn off the TV during recording. To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (Normal recording) ,continued 75US Leave the... CH +/- Recording using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on this recorder's remote. VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute...
Operating Instructions
Page 111
...ten seconds until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to the disc. "- -:- -" appears in the menu has priority (page 78). Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set for recorded titles is flashing. , The disc does not have recorded or edited a .... VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set. , Make sure a tape has been inserted. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. , Make sure the tape is not at its safety tab in place inside the recorder. ...
...ten seconds until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to the disc. "- -:- -" appears in the menu has priority (page 78). Remote control The remote does not function. , Batteries are set for recorded titles is flashing. , The disc does not have recorded or edited a .... VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is correctly set. , Make sure a tape has been inserted. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. , Make sure the tape is not at its safety tab in place inside the recorder. ...
Operating Instructions
Page 114
... Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI OUT HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector USB USB jack Type A (For connecting camcorders or digital still cameras) General Power requirements 120 ...% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 329 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 13 inches) Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10.1 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...
... Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms SET TOP BOX CONTROL Mini jack HDMI OUT HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector USB USB jack Type A (For connecting camcorders or digital still cameras) General Power requirements 120 ...% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 329 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 13 inches) Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10.1 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 116
...49) B "/1 (on (page 12). 116US Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Use the tactile dot as the buttons on the recorder have the same or similar names. Front panel 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 (34, 49) D ONE-TOUCH DUBBING (DVD) T VIDEO button (83) DVD t (VIDEO) button (84)...
...49) B "/1 (on (page 12). 116US Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Use the tactile dot as the buttons on the recorder have the same or similar names. Front panel 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 (34, 49) D ONE-TOUCH DUBBING (DVD) T VIDEO button (83) DVD t (VIDEO) button (84)...
Operating Instructions
Page 117
...(page 12). button are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (21) • INPUT button (21...tactile dot as a reference. *2 The CH +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 87) B DVD button (34, 49) C Number buttons*1 (35...) SET button (91, 93, 104) D ANGLE button (35) E TOP MENU button (34) MENU button (34) F DISPLAY button (40) G M/m/ NEXT buttons (35) J REPLAY/ (35) ADVANCE buttons K m / M (search) buttons (35) L CLEAR button (105) M X PAUSE button (49) N z REC (record...
...(page 12). button are used for channel selection when the set top box control is turned on /standby) switch (21) • INPUT button (21...tactile dot as a reference. *2 The CH +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 87) B DVD button (34, 49) C Number buttons*1 (35...) SET button (91, 93, 104) D ANGLE button (35) E TOP MENU button (34) MENU button (34) F DISPLAY button (40) G M/m/ NEXT buttons (35) J REPLAY/ (35) ADVANCE buttons K m / M (search) buttons (35) L CLEAR button (105) M X PAUSE button (49) N z REC (record...
Operating Instructions
Page 126
... AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 103 Control for HDMI 16, 104 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 Copy protection 48 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once ...D8 Dubbing" 88 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 88 "DVD Auto Chapter" 102 "DVD Backup" 91 DVD Editing 57 DVD VIDEO 32 DVD+R 30 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30 DVD-R 30 DVD-RAM 32 DVD-RW 30 E Easy Setup 106 "Edit" 53, 79...F "Factory Setting" 106 Fast forward 36, 70 Fast reverse 36, 70 Feature settings 102 Finalizing 66 "Format DVD-RW" 103 Formatting 48, 64 "Front Display" 106 Front panel 116 Front panel display 119 H Handling discs 112...
... AV/amplifier (receiver) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 103 Control for HDMI 16, 104 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 Copy protection 48 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once ...D8 Dubbing" 88 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 88 "DVD Auto Chapter" 102 "DVD Backup" 91 DVD Editing 57 DVD VIDEO 32 DVD+R 30 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30 DVD-R 30 DVD-RAM 32 DVD-RW 30 E Easy Setup 106 "Edit" 53, 79...F "Factory Setting" 106 Fast forward 36, 70 Fast reverse 36, 70 Feature settings 102 Finalizing 66 "Format DVD-RW" 103 Formatting 48, 64 "Front Display" 106 Front panel 116 Front panel display 119 H Handling discs 112...
Operating Instructions
Page 127
... REC 49, 75 REC MODE 49 Recording 47, 74 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 47 tape speed 74 Recording mode 47, 74 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 33 Remaining time 40, 76 Remote 21, 117 REPLAY 35, 70 Resetting... "Chapter" 39 for "Title" 39 for "Track" 39 Time Search 39 Set top box control 12, 24, 103 Set top box controller 12, 25 Settings 96 Setup Display 96 "Simple Dubbing" 84, 85 Slide show 43 SP ...TV Type" 98 U "Unfinalize" 67 Unrecordable pictures 48 "USB Dubbing" 91 V "VCR Function" 103 "Video (HDMI)" 98 VIDEO CD 32 Video mode 30 Video settings 98 VR mode 30 Z Zoom ...
... REC 49, 75 REC MODE 49 Recording 47, 74 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 47 tape speed 74 Recording mode 47, 74 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 33 Remaining time 40, 76 Remote 21, 117 REPLAY 35, 70 Resetting... "Chapter" 39 for "Title" 39 for "Track" 39 Time Search 39 Set top box control 12, 24, 103 Set top box controller 12, 25 Settings 96 Setup Display 96 "Simple Dubbing" 84, 85 Slide show 43 SP ...TV Type" 98 U "Unfinalize" 67 Unrecordable pictures 48 "USB Dubbing" 91 V "VCR Function" 103 "Video (HDMI)" 98 VIDEO CD 32 Video mode 30 Video settings 98 VR mode 30 Z Zoom ...