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...Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are located at a qualified service shop. Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on the lenses inside the enclosure. Should this DVD recorder... or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long time, be exposed to constitute a risk of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any further. On placement • Place the recorder in a very damp ...
...Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are located at a qualified service shop. Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on the lenses inside the enclosure. Should this DVD recorder... or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long time, be exposed to constitute a risk of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any further. On placement • Place the recorder in a very damp ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist 8 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).
... PM 10:10 AM Length Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > Original Playlist 8 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).
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The displayed options differ depending on the media type. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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.... However, since the audio material side does not conform to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the TV screen to the CD standard and may not be erased after reformatting...
.... However, since the audio material side does not conform to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the TV screen to the CD standard and may not be erased after reformatting...
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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 L Y VIDEO VIDEO... satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). This connection is turned on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on . For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with some...
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... satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). This connection is turned on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on . For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18 A: Cable box or satellite receiver with some...
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... programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable box (2ch, ... 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 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...
... programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable box (2ch, ... 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 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...
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Also 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 VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R ... antenna input : Signal flow 20 With this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
Also 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 VIDEO R PB L VHF/UHF IN PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R ... antenna input : Signal flow 20 With this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
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... (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 ...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. This will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (AUDIO...
... (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 ...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. This will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT (AUDIO...
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HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. Be sure to HDMI OUT 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 DVD recorder : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). The HDMI indicator...
HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. Be sure to HDMI OUT 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 DVD recorder : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). The HDMI indicator...
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...red) to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder : Signal flow 23 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.... When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 80). If your TV has component video ...
...red) to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Hookups and Settings If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder : Signal flow 23 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.... When using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 80). If your TV has component video ...
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...L 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...
...L 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...
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... inside the battery compartment. When using the supplied remote. 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 If you connect additional equipment to this...AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 32), be sure to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front...
... inside the battery compartment. When using the supplied remote. 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 If you connect additional equipment to this...AC outlet < Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 32), be sure to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front...
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...456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards ... 07, 10, 11 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 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 after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
...456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3. Manufacturer Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards ... 07, 10, 11 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07, 18 03, 04, 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 after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup."
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...This may take 40 minutes or more to complete. • If you turn it off. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. "Initial setting necessary to run Easy Setup (page 88). 4 Press ENTER. English Franç...[ENTER] to confirm scanning appears. No Disc Easy Setup Select the way in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will stop searching, press [Enter]. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for setting the clock. No Disc Easy Setup Searching for setting the clock. No Disc ...
...This may take 40 minutes or more to complete. • If you turn it off. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on -screen display appears. "Initial setting necessary to run Easy Setup (page 88). 4 Press ENTER. English Franç...[ENTER] to confirm scanning appears. No Disc Easy Setup Select the way in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will stop searching, press [Enter]. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for setting the clock. No Disc Easy Setup Searching for setting the clock. No Disc ...
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... case, connect the equipment to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - In this recorder. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR...
... case, connect the equipment to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - In this recorder. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR...
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... the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you connected to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to (page 55). Notes • Do not connect...
... the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. Noise (feedback) may result. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you connected to the DVD recorder and your TV screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to (page 55). Notes • Do not connect...
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... 456 789 0 M/m/ As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." Playback 3 Select the title, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 36). • The Title List may not appear for... DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene.
... 456 789 0 M/m/ As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." Playback 3 Select the title, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 36). • The Title List may not appear for... DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that cannot be displayed are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene.
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... jacks, see "About i.LINK" on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV... tape for you do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - the input signal is for DVD-Rs (VR mode). Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - Notes • The DV IN jack is not in "...
... jacks, see "About i.LINK" on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV... tape for you do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack when: - the input signal is for DVD-Rs (VR mode). Hookups DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - Notes • The DV IN jack is not in "...
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... "If you to return the setup settings to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment is off . Factory Setting Allows you have made here. The setup settings return to the setting made all... Recorder) Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Maintains low lighting regardless of the supplied remote to their default settings. Note that you start, Check that all necessary connections. Before you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder"...
... "If you to return the setup settings to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment is off . Factory Setting Allows you have made here. The setup settings return to the setting made all... Recorder) Select this if the default command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment. Maintains low lighting regardless of the supplied remote to their default settings. Note that you start, Check that all necessary connections. Before you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder"...