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... available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/...manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs created ...
... available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/...manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs created ...
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... 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 ... Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 24 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 26 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 26 Step 7: Easy Setup 29 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 32 Watching TV 34 Playback 36 Playing Discs 36 Playback Options 37 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for...
... 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 ... Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 24 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 26 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 26 Step 7: Easy Setup 29 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device 32 Watching TV 34 Playback 36 Playing Discs 36 Playback Options 37 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for...
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... with a A (page 18) video/audio output Cable box with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the... and Settings Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: ...
... with a A (page 18) video/audio output Cable box with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the... and Settings Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: ...
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...AUDIO HDMI OUT to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 26 After you connect the power cord, you must wait for ...• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to use the remote for an extended period of ...
...AUDIO HDMI OUT to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: Preparing the Remote Plug the recorder and TV power cords into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. 26 After you connect the power cord, you must wait for ...• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to use the remote for an extended period of ...
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Do not press "/1 at the bottom of the remote, the code number may be reset to control your TV. TV CH +/- TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- 1 Hold down TV "/1 located at the top of the remote. 2 With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your TV's manufacturer code (see below may not work for TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher...
Do not press "/1 at the bottom of the remote, the code number may be reset to control your TV. TV CH +/- TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/- 1 Hold down TV "/1 located at the top of the remote. 2 With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your TV's manufacturer code (see below may not work for TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher...
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Number buttons SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 12 03, 04, 12, ... 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: ...
Number buttons SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 12 03, 04, 12, ... 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: ...
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... or DVD2, you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the recorder appears in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ The command mode for the remote to make the minimum number of...
... or DVD2, you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the recorder appears in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m Clock Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ The command mode for the remote to make the minimum number of...
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... to the speakers. 38 Notes on page 102 for the meaning of the recorder. To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY. Notes • If you pause playback for DVDs and VIDEO CDs. (slow) Plays in slow motion when pressed in the ..., audio track, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 37). All discs z Hints • You can play a DVD with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3*3 T T T fast forward t FF1*1 t t...
... to the speakers. 38 Notes on page 102 for the meaning of the recorder. To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY. Notes • If you pause playback for DVDs and VIDEO CDs. (slow) Plays in slow motion when pressed in the ..., audio track, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 37). All discs z Hints • You can play a DVD with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T FR3*3 T T T fast forward t FF1*1 t t...
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... regardless of the front panel display. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is reset to make initial settings. The power automatically turns off . Before you start, Check that all of the supplied remote to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. Maintains...
... regardless of the front panel display. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on again, and the recorder is reset to make initial settings. The power automatically turns off . Before you start, Check that all of the supplied remote to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. Maintains...
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... on a DVD with enough space for recording. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. Nothing was recorded even though the timer setting is set correctly. , There was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the mode you selected when recording. The c indicator is flashing. , The disc does not have any space for the recorder and remote. Reset...
... on a DVD with enough space for recording. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder. Nothing was recorded even though the timer setting is set correctly. , There was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the mode you selected when recording. The c indicator is flashing. , The disc does not have any space for the recorder and remote. Reset...
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Set a different command mode for both the Sony DVD equipment. This is because the recorder is played. Then, turn off for a while, plug it in ... be collected for the disc tray to open after leaving it off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. appears on the TV screen. , Check that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be ...• Do not use any type of the recorder is not blocked. Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for the recorder (page 28). "Cannot record because of parts In the event that the vent...
Set a different command mode for both the Sony DVD equipment. This is because the recorder is played. Then, turn off for a while, plug it in ... be collected for the disc tray to open after leaving it off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. appears on the TV screen. , Check that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be ...• Do not use any type of the recorder is not blocked. Other Sony equipment responds to the remote. , The same command mode is set for the recorder (page 28). "Cannot record because of parts In the event that the vent...
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... including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 70 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 7/8 × 113/8 inches) Mass Approx. 3.2 kg (Approx. 7.1 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information ,continued 95
... including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 70 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 2 7/8 × 113/8 inches) Mass Approx. 3.2 kg (Approx. 7.1 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information ,continued 95
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...CHANNEL + HDMI Open the cover I CHANNEL +/- S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING A "/1 (on the recorder have the same function as a reference. Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Use the tactile dot as the... buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Front panel Buttons on /standby) switch (29) B Disc tray (36, 49, 72) C (remote sensor) (26) D Front panel display (34, 55) E HDMI indicator (22) F z REC (record) button (49) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (...
...CHANNEL + HDMI Open the cover I CHANNEL +/- S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING A "/1 (on the recorder have the same function as a reference. Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Use the tactile dot as the... buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. Front panel Buttons on /standby) switch (29) B Disc tray (36, 49, 72) C (remote sensor) (26) D Front panel display (34, 55) E HDMI indicator (22) F z REC (record) button (49) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (...
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Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (36, 49, 72) B Number buttons* (34, 37) SET button (34) · (dot) button (34) C TOP MENU button (36) MENU button (36) D DISPLAY button (46) E M/m/ NEXT buttons (37) H REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons (37) I CLEAR button (85) J X PAUSE button (49) K z REC (record) button (49) L ?/1 (on /standby) switch (27) ...button (40, 58) S OPTIONS button (42) T H PLAY button* (36) U (search) buttons (37) V x STOP button (36, 49) W REC MODE button (49, 72) X SYNCHRO REC button (53) Y TV buttons • ?/1 (on /standby) switch (29) M CH (channel) +/-
Remote 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (36, 49, 72) B Number buttons* (34, 37) SET button (34) · (dot) button (34) C TOP MENU button (36) MENU button (36) D DISPLAY button (46) E M/m/ NEXT buttons (37) H REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons (37) I CLEAR button (85) J X PAUSE button (49) K z REC (record) button (49) L ?/1 (on /standby) switch (27) ...button (40, 58) S OPTIONS button (42) T H PLAY button* (36) U (search) buttons (37) V x STOP button (36, 49) W REC MODE button (49, 72) X SYNCHRO REC button (53) Y TV buttons • ?/1 (on /standby) switch (29) M CH (channel) +/-
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...OUT 23 Connecting the antenna cable 17 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 24 to your TV 21 Controlling TVs with the remote 27 "Copy" 67 Copy protection 48, 100 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy... Dubbing" 74 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 73 "DVD Auto Chapter" 83 DVD Editing 57 DVD VIDEO 15, 100 DVD+R 12, 100 DVD+R DL 12 DVD+RW 12, 100 DVD-R 12, 100 DVD-RAM 15 DVD-RW 12, 100 E Easy Setup 88 "Edit"... Titles" 68 F "Factory Setting" 88 Fast forward 38 Fast reverse 38 Feature settings 83 Finalizing 69 "Format DVD-RW" 84 Formatting 48, 68 "Front Display" 88 Front panel 97 Front panel display 99 H Handling discs...
...OUT 23 Connecting the antenna cable 17 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 24 to your TV 21 Controlling TVs with the remote 27 "Copy" 67 Copy protection 48, 100 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy... Dubbing" 74 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 73 "DVD Auto Chapter" 83 DVD Editing 57 DVD VIDEO 15, 100 DVD+R 12, 100 DVD+R DL 12 DVD+RW 12, 100 DVD-R 12, 100 DVD-RAM 15 DVD-RW 12, 100 E Easy Setup 88 "Edit"... Titles" 68 F "Factory Setting" 88 Fast forward 38 Fast reverse 38 Feature settings 83 Finalizing 69 "Format DVD-RW" 84 Formatting 48, 68 "Front Display" 88 Front panel 97 Front panel display 99 H Handling discs...
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...101 "Protect" 59 Q Quick Timer 50 104 R Rear panel 99 REC 49 REC MODE 49 Recording 47 recordable discs 12 recording format 12 recording mode 47 Recording mode 47 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 16 Remaining time 46 Remote 26, 98 REPLAY 37 Resetting 88 Resume Play 39 Rotate 44 S SAP (Second Audio Program) ... 59, 64 TITLE LIST 40, 58 Title List 40 "Title Name" 59, 64 TOP MENU 36 Track 101 Troubleshooting 89 "Tuner Audio" 81 Tuner Preset 30 Tuner Preset settings 76 TV INPUT 27 "TV Type" 79 U "Unfinalize" 70 Unrecordable pictures 48 V "Video (HDMI)" 79 VIDEO CD 15 Video mode 12 Video settings 79...
...101 "Protect" 59 Q Quick Timer 50 104 R Rear panel 99 REC 49 REC MODE 49 Recording 47 recordable discs 12 recording format 12 recording mode 47 Recording mode 47 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 16 Remaining time 46 Remote 26, 98 REPLAY 37 Resetting 88 Resume Play 39 Rotate 44 S SAP (Second Audio Program) ... 59, 64 TITLE LIST 40, 58 Title List 40 "Title Name" 59, 64 TOP MENU 36 Track 101 Troubleshooting 89 "Tuner Audio" 81 Tuner Preset 30 Tuner Preset settings 76 TV INPUT 27 "TV Type" 79 U "Unfinalize" 70 Unrecordable pictures 48 V "Video (HDMI)" 79 VIDEO CD 15 Video mode 12 Video settings 79...