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... void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - On power sources • Operate the recorder only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected...an outlet on the lenses inside the enclosure. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is located on , the user is connected. - UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR...VARO! VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of trouble. • If ...
... void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - On power sources • Operate the recorder only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • The recorder is not disconnected...an outlet on the lenses inside the enclosure. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose this DVD recorder is located on , the user is connected. - UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR...VARO! VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of trouble. • If ...
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... cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with liquids, such as vases, on your TV for if the recording or playback is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any questions or problems concerning your...during lightning storms or when unused for your nearest Sony dealer. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other intellectual property rights. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (...
... cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with liquids, such as vases, on your TV for if the recording or playback is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have any questions or problems concerning your...during lightning storms or when unused for your nearest Sony dealer. Copyrights • Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other intellectual property rights. Copy guard function Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (...
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...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... your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in music CD format Functions 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 ...
...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... your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in music CD format Functions 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 ...
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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. Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original... PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist 8 Creating your own program - Playlist , Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40). Ways to...
Quick access to Use Your DVD Recorder Recording and timer recording , Record TV programs on a DVD, either manually or using the timer. Title List Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title List , Display the Title List to view all titles on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original... PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist 8 Creating your own program - Playlist , Record a program on a disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40). Ways to...
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...CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on page 12. Shoot Save Play! First, take pictures with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in JPEG format to a disc (page 71). Then play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 42). ...-TOUCH DUBBING Dubbing Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , You can also play the disc on this recorder (page 43). DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your TV screen. A list of recordable and playable discs is compatible with a digital camera and save them in Progressive mode (page 80). 9
...CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on page 12. Shoot Save Play! First, take pictures with progressive signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in JPEG format to a disc (page 71). Then play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 42). ...-TOUCH DUBBING Dubbing Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files , You can also play the disc on this recorder (page 43). DV/D8 Dubbing , Connect your TV screen. A list of recordable and playable discs is compatible with a digital camera and save them in Progressive mode (page 80). 9
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SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press 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. Select an option by pressing M/m and ...
Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press 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. Select an option by pressing M/m and ...
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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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... not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG ... CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs 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 a different region code (see page 16) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as...
... not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG ... CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs 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 a different region code (see page 16) • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as...
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...will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with digital audio material on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment.... To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the ...
...will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with digital audio material on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment.... To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the ...
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... 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... recorder. • If you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 26. Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 ...
... 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... recorder. • If you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 26. Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 ...
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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 OUT...to match the channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 A: ...
.... 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...to match the channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 A: ...
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...). 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 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. 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 PR...
...). 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 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. 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 PR...
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.../UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. C: Cable without a cable box. With this hookup, 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 VIDEO R PB...
.../UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. C: Cable without a cable box. With this hookup, 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 VIDEO R PB...
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... may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 21 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... jacks at the same time. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the yellow (video) plug. This ...
... may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 21 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... jacks at the same time. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the yellow (video) plug. This ...
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...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. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even...jack. You will enjoy high-quality picture and sound. HDMI IN TV or 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...
...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. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even...jack. You will enjoy high-quality picture and sound. HDMI IN TV or 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...