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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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... the timer. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. 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. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12).
... the timer. Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded. 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. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? Control your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12).
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... program - i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to recorded titles - No No Yes No - Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Title List Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title...
... program - i.LINK cable Dubbing USB cable Creating your DV camcorder or USB device to the recorder to dub video or photo contents to recorded titles - No No Yes No - Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - Title List Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title...
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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 "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 99). Leave the audio plugs connected to the cable... box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. You need to match the input source on . Place the set top box controller Connect...
... 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 "S-Video" in the "Video" setup (page 99). Leave the audio plugs connected to the cable... box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. You need to match the input source on . Place the set top box controller Connect...
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...IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. If your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. Note Do not connect your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. This will cause unwanted noise ... : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your 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 come from your TV screen....
...IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. If your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. Note Do not connect your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 98. This will cause unwanted noise ... : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your 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 come from your TV screen....
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...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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you must use this connection. Refer to the ...compatible with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. "Player" appears on TV settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. For details on the TV screen when using a certified Sony HDMI cord (supplied). If your TV has an HDMI ...
...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 not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you must use this connection. Refer to the ...compatible with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. "Player" appears on TV settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. For details on the TV screen when using a certified Sony HDMI cord (supplied). If your TV has an HDMI ...
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You will output DVD video signals only. 17US If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" ... 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your...
You will output DVD video signals only. 17US If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" ... 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your...
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... B, according to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). 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...
... B, according to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). 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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...that has a timer function, you connected to (pages 56 and 82). ,continued 27US 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 equipment outputs only monaural... 54 and 80). Other VCR, etc. 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. Also refer to the ...
...that has a timer function, you connected to (pages 56 and 82). ,continued 27US 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 equipment outputs only monaural... 54 and 80). Other VCR, etc. 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. Also refer to the ...
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... 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 your TV in the order shown below. Notes...
... 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 your TV in the order shown below. Notes...
Operating Instructions
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..., or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. For example, if picture quality is as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). I 'll select HQ. DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes shorter. Recording a program with the best possible picture...
..., or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. For example, if picture quality is as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12). I 'll select HQ. DVD Recording Recording mode and recording time The following table is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes shorter. Recording a program with the best possible picture...
Operating Instructions
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... operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during recording. The information display appears. Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in the front panel...
... operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorder stops recording and turns off the TV during recording. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during recording. The information display appears. Select the interval, "5 Min" (default) or "15 Min" in "DVD Auto Chapter" of "Features" in the front panel...
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...DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). 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. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD ...SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 TIMER M/m/ For details, see page 67. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Notes ...
...DVD Recording DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 54). 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. Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD ...SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 TIMER M/m/ For details, see page 67. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Notes ...
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... 13). When the connected equipment turns 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. Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/
... 13). When the connected equipment turns 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. Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 M/m/
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... DVD+Rs after a few seconds. • During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the input source during recording. 56US Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with this recorder and the pause or play a disc recorded with Copy- To record from a connected VCR or...
... DVD+Rs after a few seconds. • During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the input source during recording. 56US Notes • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with this recorder and the pause or play a disc recorded with Copy- To record from a connected VCR or...
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Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions. 123 456 789 0 H PLAY CLEAR VIDEO M/m/ You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. 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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... panel display, and recording starts. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. If you press z REC. Notes • You cannot change the channel you want to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a ...tape with its safety tab in place. 4 Press CH +/- DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- INPUT DISPLAY z REC H...
... panel display, and recording starts. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. If you press z REC. Notes • You cannot change the channel you want to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a ...tape with its safety tab in place. 4 Press CH +/- DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO CH +/- INPUT DISPLAY z REC H...
Operating Instructions
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...information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on this recorder. Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN Jack You can connect any other equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). VCR-DVD recorder DV IN to the instruction... manual supplied with this recorder conforms to DV output DV camcorder : Signal flow 86US Do not connect a MICROMV format ...
...information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device" on this recorder. Connecting a DV Camcorder to the DV IN Jack You can connect any other equipment that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode). VCR-DVD recorder DV IN to the instruction... manual supplied with this recorder conforms to DV output DV camcorder : Signal flow 86US Do not connect a MICROMV format ...
Operating Instructions
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...operating instructions supplied with the camcorder. USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can connect a USB device (DVD camcorder, HDD camcorder, digital still camera, etc.) to the USB jack on the recorder. Notes • During dubbing, do not disconnect the USB...jack You can be used. • Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly to the USB connecting mode, if necessary. VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of digital still camera is "Mass Storage." Also refer to make sure that the USB mode of...
...operating instructions supplied with the camcorder. USB Dubbing (USB t DVD) Before USB Dubbing This section explains the following Sony devices can connect a USB device (DVD camcorder, HDD camcorder, digital still camera, etc.) to the USB jack on the recorder. Notes • During dubbing, do not disconnect the USB...jack You can be used. • Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly to the USB connecting mode, if necessary. VCR-DVD recorder ◆Connectable USB devices (as of digital still camera is "Mass Storage." Also refer to make sure that the USB mode of...