Operating Instructions
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How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
Operating Instructions
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... and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May...:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Press M/m to the selected item. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Sub...
... and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 03 LINE 1 04 LINE 1 T LINE 1 May...:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Press M/m to the selected item. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press Sub...
Operating Instructions
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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
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... cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on this recorder. Note that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by software producers. RDR-XXXX NO. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is prohibited by area restrictions. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will not play if it has not...
... cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on this recorder. Note that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by software producers. RDR-XXXX NO. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is prohibited by area restrictions. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will not play if it has not...
Operating Instructions
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... down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Notes • To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD to close the...
... down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Notes • To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD to close the...
Operating Instructions
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...angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, " " appears on the disc when pressed repeatedly. -RWVR -RVR : Selects the main or sub sound. DVD : Selects the audio source. All discs ,continued 35US All discs Selects one of the previous ...title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. PREV/ > NEXT Operation Disc Stops playing and opens the disc tray. DVD . Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE Number buttons ANGLE MENU...
...angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, " " appears on the disc when pressed repeatedly. -RWVR -RVR : Selects the main or sub sound. DVD : Selects the audio source. All discs ,continued 35US All discs Selects one of the previous ...title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. PREV/ > NEXT Operation Disc Stops playing and opens the disc tray. DVD . Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE Number buttons ANGLE MENU...
Operating Instructions
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...disc when pressed during Scan Audio (page 37). If you press H PLAY or X PAUSE. • Sound will be interrupted during playback. If you can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder...disturb your ears or cause damage to an amplification system. All discs z Hints • You can play a DVD with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are connected to the speakers. 36US In pause mode, you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "...
...disc when pressed during Scan Audio (page 37). If you press H PLAY or X PAUSE. • Sound will be interrupted during playback. If you can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder...disturb your ears or cause damage to an amplification system. All discs z Hints • You can play a DVD with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are connected to the speakers. 36US In pause mode, you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "...
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... original or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)/DVD-RAM only). - The point where you switch the Title List menu to display "Menu: Off." To register or change the password, see "Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)" on the disc. The indicator remains lit if there is cleared when: - The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked and turns...
... original or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)/DVD-RAM only). - The point where you switch the Title List menu to display "Menu: Off." To register or change the password, see "Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)" on the disc. The indicator remains lit if there is cleared when: - The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked and turns...
Operating Instructions
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...displays the title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. Playback starts automatically. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST ...M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 LINE 1 00:58:56 > T LINE 1 3 May/02/2008 08:00 PM A Disc type: Displays a disc type...
...displays the title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode), DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs. B Movie thumbnail image C Title information: Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. Playback starts automatically. DVD TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST ...M/m/ 3 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 > 03 LINE 1 01:59:00 > 04 LINE 1 00:58:56 > T LINE 1 3 May/02/2008 08:00 PM A Disc type: Displays a disc type...
Operating Instructions
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...ENTER. For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)" on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. z Hint You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its number. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 34). • The Title List ...scene using the time code. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can also search for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene.
...ENTER. For details, see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)" on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. z Hint You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by entering its number. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 34). • The Title List ...scene using the time code. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can also search for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene.
Operating Instructions
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... HQ Rem 00:25 Original Stop 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Line1 Fri May 02. 2008 10:10 AM ◆ DVD A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode D Remaining disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current title (during playback*1) E Input source*2 F Date and time The information...time code. Each time you may not be able to use the OPTIONS menu to search for a playback point. • When playing a Playlist title, you press the button, the display changes as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space. 123 456 789 0 TIME/TEXT DISPLAY 40US Press DISPLAY. 4 Press...
... HQ Rem 00:25 Original Stop 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Line1 Fri May 02. 2008 10:10 AM ◆ DVD A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode D Remaining disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current title (during playback*1) E Input source*2 F Date and time The information...time code. Each time you may not be able to use the OPTIONS menu to search for a playback point. • When playing a Playlist title, you press the button, the display changes as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space. 123 456 789 0 TIME/TEXT DISPLAY 40US Press DISPLAY. 4 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... Tracks and JPEG Image Files on the Disc DATA CD DATA DVD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. DVD/USB Playback *1 Also appears in stop ...menu for selecting a media type appears. When you can enjoy a slide show with Resume Play activated (page 37). *2 Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD...
... Tracks and JPEG Image Files on the Disc DATA CD DATA DVD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. DVD/USB Playback *1 Also appears in stop ...menu for selecting a media type appears. When you can enjoy a slide show with Resume Play activated (page 37). *2 Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...menu for selecting a media type appears. Go to step 4. 3 Select "Music," and press ENTER. Directory information Photo \abc\defg 10:10 AM Slideshow Page 1 / 2 To display the previous or next page, press . The "Music" display appears. 4 Select an album, and press ENTER. To return to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD... between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU. If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for this disc. If you can play JPEG image files on the...
...menu for selecting a media type appears. Go to step 4. 3 Select "Music," and press ENTER. Directory information Photo \abc\defg 10:10 AM Slideshow Page 1 / 2 To display the previous or next page, press . The "Music" display appears. 4 Select an album, and press ENTER. To return to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD... between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU. If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for this disc. If you can play JPEG image files on the...
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To play the slide show 1 Press DVD/USB Playback : Rotates the image (page 43). : Zooms the image (page 43). Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.
To play the slide show 1 Press DVD/USB Playback : Rotates the image (page 43). : Zooms the image (page 43). Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.
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... play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 TIMER M/m/ Notes • Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with this time will not be recorded. DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected...
... play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 TIMER M/m/ Notes • Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with this time will not be recorded. DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected...
Operating Instructions
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... start at the same time, the program listed first in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn off the menu. F "Mode": Selects the recording mode (page 47). Note that starts later will be cut. 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 Program...
... start at the same time, the program listed first in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn off the menu. F "Mode": Selects the recording mode (page 47). Note that starts later will be cut. 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 Program...
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... (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings.
... (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings.
Operating Instructions
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... playback (see page 35). 6 Press DVD t on the recorder. Dubbing starts. Notes • Dubbing stops when: - the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its end. Dubbing starts. Otherwise the disc's menu is stopped. - Note that it may...dubbed sound. Recordings made from the System Menu, and press ENTER. Dubbing Title List Timer Edit Simple Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing USB Dubbing Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM VIDEO --> DVD DVD --> VIDEO 4 Select "DVD t VIDEO," and press ENTER. If the disc's menu appears when DVD playback finishes,...
... playback (see page 35). 6 Press DVD t on the recorder. Dubbing starts. Notes • Dubbing stops when: - the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is recorded until the tape reaches its end. Dubbing starts. Otherwise the disc's menu is stopped. - Note that it may...dubbed sound. Recordings made from the System Menu, and press ENTER. Dubbing Title List Timer Edit Simple Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing USB Dubbing Dubbing Disc Setting Setup 10:10 AM VIDEO --> DVD DVD --> VIDEO 4 Select "DVD t VIDEO," and press ENTER. If the disc's menu appears when DVD playback finishes,...
Operating Instructions
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...setup allows you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that is set up other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only) Switches the language of this only when your cable... off the function. You cannot select this when "Control for HDMI" is not recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only) Switches the language for the soundtrack. Select this recorder to 2 digits Select this function. • The OSD language for your cable box...
...setup allows you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that is set up other operational settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only) Switches the language of this only when your cable... off the function. You cannot select this when "Control for HDMI" is not recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only) Switches the language for the soundtrack. Select this recorder to 2 digits Select this function. • The OSD language for your cable box...
Operating Instructions
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... a Sony TV with the remote 21 Copy protection 48 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once 48 Counter 68 CPRM 30 "Create Playlist" 63 Creating chapters 50 D "Digital Out" 100 "Disc Finalize" 65, 66 "Disc Format" 65 "Disc Information" 65 "Disc Menu" 104 "Disc Name" 64 "Disc Protect" 65 "Disc Setting" 64, 66 Disc types 30..."DV/D8 Audio Input" 87, 102 "DV/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 Enter characters 61 EP mode 74 "Erase" 53...
... a Sony TV with the remote 21 Copy protection 48 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once 48 Counter 68 CPRM 30 "Create Playlist" 63 Creating chapters 50 D "Digital Out" 100 "Disc Finalize" 65, 66 "Disc Format" 65 "Disc Information" 65 "Disc Menu" 104 "Disc Name" 64 "Disc Protect" 65 "Disc Setting" 64, 66 Disc types 30..."DV/D8 Audio Input" 87, 102 "DV/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 Enter characters 61 EP mode 74 "Erase" 53...