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...beam used in the event of trouble. • If you call upon your authority to operate this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to persons. KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄ... the appliance. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long time, be changed only at the rear of the unit. UNDG...power sources • Operate the recorder only on a soft surface such as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not...
...beam used in the event of trouble. • If you call upon your authority to operate this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to persons. KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄ... the appliance. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long time, be changed only at the rear of the unit. UNDG...power sources • Operate the recorder only on a soft surface such as it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not...
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... may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this...DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD...
... may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs created on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this...DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD...
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... of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Quick Guide to Disc Types 12 Recordable and Playable Discs 12 Playable Discs 15 Hookups and Settings 17 Hooking Up the Recorder 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable... 17 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 21 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver...
... of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus 10 Quick Guide to Disc Types 12 Recordable and Playable Discs 12 Playable Discs 15 Hookups and Settings 17 Hooking Up the Recorder 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable... 17 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 21 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver...
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...From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 72 Settings and Adjustments 75 Using the Setup Displays 75 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 76 Clock Setting (Clock Set 78 Video Settings (Video 79 Audio Settings (Audio 81 Recording Settings (Features 83 Language, Parental, Digital ...broadcast settings/Factory Settings (Options 84 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 88 Additional Information 89 ...
...From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD 72 Settings and Adjustments 75 Using the Setup Displays 75 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 76 Clock Setting (Clock Set 78 Video Settings (Video 79 Audio Settings (Audio 81 Recording Settings (Features 83 Language, Parental, Digital ...broadcast settings/Factory Settings (Options 84 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 88 Additional Information 89 ...
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.... Quick access to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40). Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 62). Creating your own...
.... Quick access to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40). Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 62). Creating your own...
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... Shoot Save Play! DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your TV screen. First, take pictures with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on your digital video camera to the DV IN jack... and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 71). A list of recordable and playable discs is compatible with a digital camera ...
... Shoot Save Play! DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your TV screen. First, take pictures with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on your digital video camera to the DV IN jack... and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 71). A list of recordable and playable discs is compatible with a digital camera ...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Title 01 D11.1 02 D22.2 03 Ch 23 04 Ch 66 T D11.1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Press M/m to the selected item. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS ...
The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Title 01 D11.1 02 D22.2 03 Ch 23 04 Ch 66 T D11.1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Press M/m to the selected item. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS ...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVDR VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVDR VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 68) Auto Chapter (page 50) Change Title Name (page 61) Erase ...Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 84). *3 Erasing titles ... disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 13
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 68) Auto Chapter (page 50) Change Title Name (page 61) Erase ...Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features" setup (page 84). *3 Erasing titles ... disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 13
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12 cm/8 cm discs Disc Type DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-RAMs 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playback Recording Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - 14
12 cm/8 cm discs Disc Type DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-RAMs 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playback Recording Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - 14
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.... * A logical format of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that can be played. DATA DVD - VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do ...Level 2 DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to Disc Types Disc Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon Used in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Playable Discs Quick Guide to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with PBC...
.... * A logical format of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs that can be played. DATA DVD - VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do ...Level 2 DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to Disc Types Disc Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon Used in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Playable Discs Quick Guide to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with PBC...
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...characteristics of the unit and will appear on this recorder. Since this product. 16 Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other DVD VIDEO, a message will only play on this recorder due to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other equipment. • You may not... do not conform to the CD standard and may not be played on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is designed to playback discs that conform to play any other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be available. Also, you try...
...characteristics of the unit and will appear on this recorder. Since this product. 16 Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other DVD VIDEO, a message will only play on this recorder due to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other equipment. • You may not... do not conform to the CD standard and may not be played on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is designed to playback discs that conform to play any other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be available. Also, you try...
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... AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT Cable box/ satellite receiver ANT IN TO TV Wall Audio/video cord (not supplied) Antenna cable (supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN VIDEO VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT AUDIO DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE...AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with ...
... AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT Cable box/ satellite receiver ANT IN TO TV Wall Audio/video cord (not supplied) Antenna cable (supplied) to LINE 1 IN LINE 1 IN VIDEO VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT AUDIO DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE...AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with ...
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... cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the satellite receiver or cable box. Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN... (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Hookups and Settings B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV ,continued 19 To record cable programs, you can record any channel on .
... cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the satellite receiver or cable box. Cable box ANT IN TO TV Wall Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN... (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Hookups and Settings B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV ,continued 19 To record cable programs, you can record any channel on .
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... channels without a cable box. C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN TV OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO...
... channels without a cable box. C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VHF/UHF IN to VHF/UHF IN TV OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO...
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... LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT TV or projector S VIDEO INPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) Hookups and Settings S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ... L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 21 To change the picture size, see page 79. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not...
... LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. INPUT TV or projector S VIDEO INPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO (red) (white) (yellow) Hookups and Settings S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT DVD recorder HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ... L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 21 To change the picture size, see page 79. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not...
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...input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not ...OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. You will enjoy high-quality picture and sound.
...input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not ...OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO DVD recorder : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. You will enjoy high-quality picture and sound.
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... cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 80). COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) TV or projector INPUT L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO ... OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder : Signal flow 23 The "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect...
... cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 80). COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR (green) (blue) (red) TV or projector INPUT L AUDIO R (white) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO ... OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder : Signal flow 23 The "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect...
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... VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) HDMI cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (... Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 24 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according...
... VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorder to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) HDMI cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (... Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 24 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according...