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... for long periods of the recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not made due to your nearest Sony dealer. Install in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away ... of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for if the recording or playback is prohibited. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) ...
... for long periods of the recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not made due to your nearest Sony dealer. Install in a horizontal position only. • Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away ... of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for if the recording or playback is prohibited. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) ...
Operating Instructions
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... (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 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 32 DVD Operation DVD...
... (Tuner 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 15 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 32 DVD Operation DVD...
Operating Instructions
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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 recorder. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to use. Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). What is a DVD recorder with the simple...
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 recorder. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to use. Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). What is a DVD recorder with the simple...
Operating Instructions
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...). In this way, you have been using your VCR using an audio/video cord. antenna only (no cable box. - You can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that you have : - Using the cable box/...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 include a TV tuner. To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the...
...). In this way, you have been using your VCR using an audio/video cord. antenna only (no cable box. - You can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that you have : - Using the cable box/...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 include a TV tuner. To use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the...
Operating Instructions
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In this case, select "Line2" for "Connections" of "Set Top Box Control" in the "Features" setup (page 103). Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 14US z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners.
In this case, select "Line2" for "Connections" of "Set Top Box Control" in the "Features" setup (page 103). Notes • Do not connect to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 14US z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. • Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners.
Operating Instructions
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... up disc space by erasing titles (page 58). • Check that the recorder is recommended. • Situations below may cause inaccuracies with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a finalized disc. • If you need. DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is your needs (page 30). • Check...
... up disc space by erasing titles (page 58). • Check that the recorder is recommended. • Situations below may cause inaccuracies with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on a finalized disc. • If you need. DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is your needs (page 30). • Check...
Operating Instructions
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... tuner). Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can set the recorder to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks 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...
... tuner). Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can set the recorder to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks 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...
Operating Instructions
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...indicator turns off the equipment and press SYNCHRO REC, before recording starts. To stop after the first program has finished. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • The Synchro-Rec function does... first has priority. DVD Recording 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to turn off when the recording ends. • The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. The display changes on , the recorder will be sure to select the recording mode. The recorder starts recording when a signal is...
...indicator turns off the equipment and press SYNCHRO REC, before recording starts. To stop after the first program has finished. The recorder starts recording the second program about the recording mode, see the tuner's operating instructions. • The Synchro-Rec function does... first has priority. DVD Recording 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to turn off when the recording ends. • The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. The display changes on , the recorder will be sure to select the recording mode. The recorder starts recording when a signal is...
Operating Instructions
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... you start with or without the recorder turned on the VCR. To record on other VHS video decks with adhesive tape. Safety tab Recording mode "EP" (Extended Play) and "SP" (Standard Play) is connected to a tuner such as "SP." To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off . Maximum recording time Tape Length T-120 T-160 T-180 SP...
... you start with or without the recorder turned on the VCR. To record on other VHS video decks with adhesive tape. Safety tab Recording mode "EP" (Extended Play) and "SP" (Standard Play) is connected to a tuner such as "SP." To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off . Maximum recording time Tape Length T-120 T-160 T-180 SP...
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... M/m/ Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR...
... M/m/ Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on , the recorder starts recording a program from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR...
Operating Instructions
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...REC. The SYNC-REC indicator turns off in the front panel display. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • If Synchro-Rec starts with some tuners. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. If you want to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO REC,... the program that starts later will be cut off VCR Recording 81US To cancel Synchro-Rec function Press SYNCHRO REC before Synchro-Rec starts. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work for Synchro-Rec. Notes • The recorder starts recording only after the first program has finished. When the...
...REC. The SYNC-REC indicator turns off in the front panel display. • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • If Synchro-Rec starts with some tuners. To stop recording Press x STOP twice. If you want to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO REC,... the program that starts later will be cut off VCR Recording 81US To cancel Synchro-Rec function Press SYNCHRO REC before Synchro-Rec starts. • The Synchro-Rec function does not work for Synchro-Rec. Notes • The recorder starts recording only after the first program has finished. When the...
Operating Instructions
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...4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc. Resolution (HDMI) Selects the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the HDMI OUT jack. For details, refer also to a 4:3 screen TV. Sends 1280×720p video signals. Select ... Composite TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV/projector, etc. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with the ...
...4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc. Resolution (HDMI) Selects the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the HDMI OUT jack. For details, refer also to a 4:3 screen TV. Sends 1280×720p video signals. Select ... Composite TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV/projector, etc. When you select "Auto" (default), the recorder outputs video signals of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with the ...
Operating Instructions
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Off Turns off the cable box/satellite receiver control function. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to the beginning and restarts playback automatically. Press ENTER, and select "On" or "Off." Off ... box/satellite receiver using the supplied set top box controller. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programs from "Line1" or "Line2." Settings and Adjustments ,continued 103US The VCR rewinds the tape to a VHS tape. Set Top Box Control You can make ...
Off Turns off the cable box/satellite receiver control function. Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to the beginning and restarts playback automatically. Press ENTER, and select "On" or "Off." Off ... box/satellite receiver using the supplied set top box controller. to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programs from "Line1" or "Line2." Settings and Adjustments ,continued 103US The VCR rewinds the tape to a VHS tape. Set Top Box Control You can make ...
Operating Instructions
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... playback at the auto pause signal. 108US The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the "Audio" setup settings (page 100). Disconnect the playback equipment in reverse play...
... playback at the auto pause signal. 108US The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the "Audio" setup settings (page 100). Disconnect the playback equipment in reverse play...