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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...
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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 use. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. Control your cable box or satellite ...receiver (page 12). Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. This is a 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 use. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. Control your cable box or satellite ...receiver (page 12). Set top box control Connect the supplied set top box controller to this recorder. This is a DVD recorder...
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... No - Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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. Title List Display the Title List to recorded titles - Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB...
... No - Title List (Original) 1/4 No. 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. Title List Display the Title List to recorded titles - Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB...
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... 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... box/satellite receiver. Leave the audio plugs connected to "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 99). You need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack using...
... 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... box/satellite receiver. Leave the audio plugs connected to "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 99). You need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack using...
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... 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 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. To change the picture size... 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 screen.
... 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 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. To change the picture size... 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 screen.
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...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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI functions. 16US For details on... the components compatible with the component. • The recorder supports only the playback option of HDMI Licensing LLC. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI function may not work. "Player" appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI ...
...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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Control for HDMI functions. 16US For details on... the components compatible with the component. • The recorder supports only the playback option of HDMI Licensing LLC. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI function may not work. "Player" appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI ...
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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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. ... 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 must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). Hookups and Settings...
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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. ... 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 must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 99). Hookups and Settings...
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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 ...
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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... You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). 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 flow z Hints • When the connected ...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...
... You can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80). 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 flow z Hints • When the connected ...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...
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... your TV. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. 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 in the...
... your TV. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 28US VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of this recorder. 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 in the...
Operating Instructions
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... or video source of VCRs, this recorder on other than HQ, the recorder compresses the audio/video data before recording. Recording mode Approximate recording time (minute) HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP r 150 ESP r 180 LP r 240 EP r 360 SLP (Long duration) 480 z Hint The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer...
... or video source of VCRs, this recorder on other than HQ, the recorder compresses the audio/video data before recording. Recording mode Approximate recording time (minute) HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP r 150 ESP r 180 LP r 240 EP r 360 SLP (Long duration) 480 z Hint The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer...
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...minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to stop recording Press x STOP twice. If you are recording may be erased. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Notes • Recording may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) ... display appears. z Hint You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. To stop recording. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to normal recording mode. The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. ...
...minute increments. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to stop recording Press x STOP twice. If you are recording may be erased. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Notes • Recording may take a few seconds for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) ... display appears. z Hint You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type. To stop recording. To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to normal recording mode. The recorder returns to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. ...
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... beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If 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. For details, see page 67. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs... together with this time will not be recorded. If you can set "Auto Finalize" to one month in...
... beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If 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. For details, see page 67. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs... together with this time will not be recorded. If you can set "Auto Finalize" to one month in...
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... 13). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo...
... 13). • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/ Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo...
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... details, see page 86. For details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 27. 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 input source according to select the recording mode. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ...
... details, see page 86. For details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 27. 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 input source according to select the recording mode. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ...
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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. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.
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... you are recording. VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. You can turn off the TV during recording. If you press z REC. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press... to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (Normal recording) ,continued 75US Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. DVD 123 456 789...
... you are recording. VCR Recording To stop recording Press x STOP. You can turn off the TV during recording. If you press z REC. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments. 1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press... to select the recording mode, "SP" or "EP." To watch a DVD while recording Press DVD to six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (Normal recording) ,continued 75US Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. DVD 123 456 789...
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If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80). SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording.
If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can set the timer for a total of a program. VCR Recording VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80). SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 VIDEO TIMER M/m/ This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording.
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... 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 timer settings.
... 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 timer settings.