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... on the lenses inside the enclosure. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for about half an hour before operating it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. VÄ...
... on the lenses inside the enclosure. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for about half an hour before operating it any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. VÄ...
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...damaged. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked...including amplifiers) that is prohibited. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is intended for your nearest Sony dealer. It is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any ...be operated in an inclined position. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard ...
...damaged. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked...including amplifiers) that is prohibited. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This recorder is intended for your nearest Sony dealer. It is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any ...be operated in an inclined position. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard ...
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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...recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for 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...
... 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...recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for 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...
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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 Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Playlist , Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40). Ways to recorded titles - Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move...
Quick access to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Playlist , Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40). Ways to recorded titles - Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move...
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...D8 Dubbing , Connect your TV screen. Progressive playback , If your TV is 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 DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on this recorder (page 42). One Touch... Dubbing - Then play MP3 audio files on this recorder...
...D8 Dubbing , Connect your TV screen. Progressive playback , If your TV is 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 DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on this recorder (page 42). One Touch... Dubbing - Then play MP3 audio files on this recorder...
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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. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
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The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Press M/m to the selected item. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option...
The displayed options differ depending on the media type. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. Press M/m to the selected item. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option...
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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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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 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 - -
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... Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a different region code (see page 16) • A disc recorded in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - RAM VIDEO CD CD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA DVD - VIDEO CDs or CD-... Disc Logo Icon Used in a color system other than NTSC, such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Characteristics Discs such as PAL or SECAM ,continued 15 Discs that cannot be played ...
... Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a different region code (see page 16) • A disc recorded in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - RAM VIDEO CD CD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA DVD - VIDEO CDs or CD-... Disc Logo Icon Used in a color system other than NTSC, such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Characteristics Discs such as PAL or SECAM ,continued 15 Discs that cannot be played ...
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... not guaranteed. Note that a disc's contents will only play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. Note on playback operations of...
... not guaranteed. Note that a disc's contents will only play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. Note on playback operations of...
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... • If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. Do not connect the power cord until you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) •... box or satellite receiver 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...
... • If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder. Do not connect the power cord until you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) •... box or satellite receiver 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...
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...For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 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 OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV Note Synchro-Recording does not work ...
...For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 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 OUT L Y VIDEO VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R OUT AUDIO AUDIO to VHF/UHF to antenna input OUT : Signal flow TV Note Synchro-Recording does not work ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R ... a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup, you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
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 VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R ... a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup, you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
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...VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the yellow (video) plug. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. 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 S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT...
...VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the yellow (video) plug. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. 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 S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT...
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... projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). Notes • You cannot...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. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on...
... projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). Notes • You cannot...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. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on...