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... receiver. 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...you need to match the channel on . This connection is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with some tuners. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to the cable...
... receiver. 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...you need to match the channel on . This connection is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53). A: Cable box or satellite receiver with some tuners. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to the cable...
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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 1 IN...
... 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 1 IN...
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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 OUT ... C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
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 OUT ... C: Cable without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you watch cable channels without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV) Use this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. With this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
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...at the same time. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV's audio output jacks to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time. ...8226; Do not connect 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 ...
...at the same time. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV's audio output jacks to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time. ...8226; Do not connect 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 ...
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...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 the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through this recorder is converted to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even if the HDMI OUT connection is used. 22 HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI...
...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 the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through this recorder is converted to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even if the HDMI OUT connection is used. 22 HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI...
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... three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder : Signal flow 23 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ...
... three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) DVD recorder : Signal flow 23 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR LINE OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ...
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... VIDEO R PB 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 (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to...
... VIDEO R PB 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 (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to...
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...receiver's) two front speakers for digital broadcasts. Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" in Easy Setup (page 29). Connect the recorder to the TV with an HDMI cord. - z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. "Dolby" and the double-D...from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the recorder to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from Dolby Laboratories.
...receiver's) two front speakers for digital broadcasts. Select "Surround1," "Surround2," or "Surround3" in Easy Setup (page 29). Connect the recorder to the TV with an HDMI cord. - z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. "Dolby" and the double-D...from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the recorder to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from Dolby Laboratories.
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...VHF/UHF IN PR R OUT AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT to AC outlet < Notes • 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. If you must wait for this recorder (page 32), be sure to avoid possible...cover properly. 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 You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to ...
...VHF/UHF IN PR R OUT AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT to AC outlet < Notes • 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. If you must wait for this recorder (page 32), be sure to avoid possible...cover properly. 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 You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to ...
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...the equipment to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN... jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar device to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53). CHANNEL + HDMI : Signal flow 32 See ...
...the equipment to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R LINE-2 IN DV IN ONE-TOUCH DUBBING - Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Connecting to the LINE 2 IN... jacks on the front panel Connect a VCR or similar device to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. You can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53). CHANNEL + HDMI : Signal flow 32 See ...
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... connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to (page 55). Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 33 LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L AUDIO to LINE 1 IN VIDEO HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE...
... connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to (page 55). Line input 1 VCR DVD recorder TV Line input 2 33 LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L AUDIO to LINE 1 IN VIDEO HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE...
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... M/m to enjoy a digital broadcast. For details, see "Digital Rating" of "Parental" in "Options" setup (page 85). To select digital audio settings You can be recorded. Note This recorder cannot receive the program guide table, therefore, you can enjoy digital broadcasts. To use the digital rating Digital Rating is selected, closed captions Digital...
... M/m to enjoy a digital broadcast. For details, see "Digital Rating" of "Parental" in "Options" setup (page 85). To select digital audio settings You can be recorded. Note This recorder cannot receive the program guide table, therefore, you can enjoy digital broadcasts. To use the digital rating Digital Rating is selected, closed captions Digital...
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... "On" of the language abbreviation. Search speed changes with each press: reverse slow motion T T T T T T forward slow motion t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE Pauses playback. Notes • If you press H PLAY or X PAUSE. • Sound will not... start until you pause playback of the recorder are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jacks. Playback speed changes with DTS soundtracks, set "DTS" to an amplification system. If you ...
... "On" of the language abbreviation. Search speed changes with each press: reverse slow motion T T T T T T forward slow motion t t t t t t +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM VCD * * Playback direction only X PAUSE Pauses playback. Notes • If you press H PLAY or X PAUSE. • Sound will not... start until you pause playback of the recorder are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jacks. Playback speed changes with DTS soundtracks, set "DTS" to an amplification system. If you ...
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...supplied with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 55. - CHANNEL + HDMI DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) to the ...LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of this recorder. Do the following ...
...supplied with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). For more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 55. - CHANNEL + HDMI DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) to the ...LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of this recorder. Do the following ...
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The recorder controls the digital video camera. Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. You can fast forward, rewind, play ... title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in slow motion, and stop the tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 INPUT SYSTEM MENU O RETURN...
The recorder controls the digital video camera. Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. You can fast forward, rewind, play ... title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in slow motion, and stop the tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. Z OPEN/ CLOSE 123 456 789 0 INPUT SYSTEM MENU O RETURN...
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... 2" or "Mix" if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. Audio 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Audio (HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input...
... 2" or "Mix" if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. Audio 10:10 AM Title List Timer Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Audio (HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input...
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The setup displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
The setup displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/
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... Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive Setup 10:10 AM : 4:3 Letter Box : Auto : Y Cb Cr : On : Standard : Off To return to make tuner settings for a connected cable box or satellite receiver. The recorder can be received. "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. 2 Select an option, and...
... Edit DV/D8 Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive Setup 10:10 AM : 4:3 Letter Box : Auto : Y Cb Cr : On : Standard : Off To return to make tuner settings for a connected cable box or satellite receiver. The recorder can be received. "Cable": Presets cable TV channels. 2 Select an option, and...
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... an HDMI equipped TV to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is effective only when you select "Auto"(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your satisfaction, try another option that do not fit. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the upper and lower portions of TV, tuner, or...
... an HDMI equipped TV to the recorder. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is effective only when you select "Auto"(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your satisfaction, try another option that do not fit. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan Note Depending on the upper and lower portions of TV, tuner, or...
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...DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off ). Picture Control Selects the picture control for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 21). Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture by further increasing the picture contrast and the color. Standard Displays a standard picture (function turned off ) from the recorder...the color contrast is not effective when the "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture than "Dynamic 1" by increasing the picture contrast and ...
...DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off ). Picture Control Selects the picture control for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 21). Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture by further increasing the picture contrast and the color. Standard Displays a standard picture (function turned off ) from the recorder...the color contrast is not effective when the "PROGRESSIVE" indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals. Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture than "Dynamic 1" by increasing the picture contrast and ...