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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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... top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of a button. DVD editing 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 recorder. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your...
... top box controller to have the recorder change the channel of a button. DVD editing 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 recorder. This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of your...
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... 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. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US Title...
... 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. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time. 9US Title...
Operating Instructions
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With this hookup, you need to connect to "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 99). To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. Leave the audio plugs connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN... 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 ...
With this hookup, you need to connect to "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 99). To record cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. Leave the audio plugs connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN... 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 ...
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... TV's speakers. ,continued 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 the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. This will cause...
... TV's speakers. ,continued 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 the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. To change the picture size, see page 16 or 17. This will cause...
Operating Instructions
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... Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the components compatible with the Control for HDMI...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 connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with an HDMI cord (supplied), operation is lit in the "Features...
... Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the components compatible with the Control for HDMI...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 connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with an HDMI cord (supplied), operation is lit in the "Features...
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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 cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images... VIDEO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) L R AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. 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 cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images... VIDEO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) L R AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. 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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... AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R...To record from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. ...jack on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the operating instructions supplied with ... Rec function (pages 54 and 80). In this recorder. Other VCR, etc. Also refer to the LINE IN jacks of...13). Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select...
... AUDIO L R Audio/video cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder LINE 2 IN VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R...To record from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. ...jack on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the operating instructions supplied with ... Rec function (pages 54 and 80). In this recorder. Other VCR, etc. Also refer to the LINE IN jacks of...13). Hookups and Settings Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from connected equipment, select...
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VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.... Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on ...
VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV screen. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.... Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on ...
Operating Instructions
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... (Double Layer) discs is as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is your priority, "SLP" can record on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Recording mode Approximate recording time (minute) HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP ...Check that the recorder is your top priority, select "HQ" (high quality). Select the disc type according to the time and picture quality you start with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on . I want to record with the best...
... (Double Layer) discs is as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is your priority, "SLP" can record on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Recording mode Approximate recording time (minute) HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP ...Check that the recorder is your top priority, select "HQ" (high quality). Select the disc type according to the time and picture quality you start with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on . I want to record with the best...
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... One-touch Timer Recording. z Hint You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to eight hours*. 0:30 1:00 7:30 8:00 (Normal recording) "c" and "OTR" light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then...
... One-touch Timer Recording. z Hint You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to eight hours*. 0:30 1:00 7:30 8:00 (Normal recording) "c" and "OTR" light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then...
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...is 12 hours. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Notes • Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. For details, see page 67. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 ...setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54).
...is 12 hours. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Notes • Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. For details, see page 67. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 ...setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to "On" in advance. DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54).
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...page 66). 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/ Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (...recorder to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 13). 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...
...page 66). 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/ Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (...recorder to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 13). 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...
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... 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 input source according to the connection you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the input source during recording. 56US Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You...
... 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 input source according to the connection you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the input source during recording. 56US Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You...
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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.
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... number buttons. • When not 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. VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the...
... number buttons. • When not 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. VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- on the cable box/ satellite receiver's side. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the...
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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). 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. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance.
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). 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. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance.
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... 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). 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.
... 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). 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.