To reduce the risk of fire or provided bdow. Ret_r to thenl ShouM my solid object or liquid fall whenever you call upon your Sony dealer electric shock, do not expose into the cabinet, unplug the recorder regnrding this prodtlct, this apparatus...
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If you have any questions or lightning storms or when unused problems concerning your recorder, Onrecording lk)r long periods of time. pie _seconsult your nearest Sony 14) Refer all servicing to qualified dealer. • Contents of the recording cannot service personneh Servicing is...
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Aboutthis manual Icon Meaning • Instructions in this manual describe the controls (m Ihe remote. can also use the controls on the recorder Funclions available for DVD+RWs they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. Funclions available for DVD-RWs •...
Table of Contents WARNING ............Precautions ............What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? ......How to Use the On-Screen Menus ........Hookups and Settings ........Hooking Up the Recorder ..........Step 1: Unpacking ............ Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) ....
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VCR Playback ........... Playing a VHS Tape ..........Playback Options ............ Searching Using Various Functions ........Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information ......Selecting the Sound During Playback ........VCR Recording .......... Before Recording ............ VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer...
What isa VideoCassetteRecorder/DVD Recorder? This is a DVD recoMer wilh builldn VHS video deck, and allows recoMing/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD editing is alsn possible. Recordingand timer recording OneTouch Dubbing- DVDH Duh in either direction hetween a DVD disc and RecoM TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually...
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Quick access to recorded titles - One Touch Dubbing- DV/D8 Dubbing Title List Connect your digital video camera to tire DV 1N jack and press Ihe ONE-TOUCH DUBB1NG Display tile Title List to view all titles <)11a disc bulton Io drtb a DV/D8 format lape over to a disc.
"Title List" Howto Usethe On-Screen Displays lhe lisl of the disc conlents, including the recording information Menus movie lhunlbnail image, which allows you to selecl a title to play or edil. The lk)llowing Ihree displays are mainly used to operale this recorder. Once you become familiar Title List (Original)
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Selectable options Sub-menu Selectahle options on the System Menu ditTer depending on the media type, disc condition, The sub-menu appears when you select an item nperating status. from a list menu (e.g., a title l?om the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.
Step2: Connecting the CableBox/Satellite HookingUpthe Recorder Receiver(Tuner) Follow sleps 1 Io 7 to book up and adjust 1he This recorder does not include a TV tuner. seltings of Ihe recorder. To record TV programs o>1dlis recorder, you need to connect the recorder lo a tuner that has audio/ [ U_t'W03_ vide() output jacks.
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Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect tile LINE 1Njacks using an aMio/video coM. With this hookup, you call record ally channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure thai tile cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80).
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• Synchro-Rccording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner_s operating instructions. • AV path through function does not work for: Input signals flom the LINE 2 IN .j_,cks. Output sigm,ls to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT_ or HDMI OUT j_,cks.
Step3: Connecting to YourTV Connect the supplied audio/video cord Io lhe LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)jacks ol the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) inslead ol tile yellow, (video) plug. When using lhis conneclion, be sure to connect the audio cord Io Ihe LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
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If your TV has an HDMI input jack Cormect tire HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. Tire HDMI indicator lights up on tile l_'ont panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack.
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If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p l\_rrnat signals, you must use this connection and then set...
Step4: Connecting to YourAV Amplifier(Receiver) Sclccl one ol fire fk)llowing pallcres or (_, accoMieg to the inpul jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). (recei'_cr). This will enublc you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier AV amplifier (receiver) VCR-DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R)
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0 Connecting toa digitalaudioinput jack Connecting to audio L/R jacks This comleclion uses a stereo amplifier's Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver's) Iwo lront speakers for sound. (receiver) has a Dolby* 1Digital or DTS_2 decoder and a digital input jack. You cai1 enjoy the You call enjoy file surround flmction that creates surround el't_ct of Dolby Digital (5.
AC • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.
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TV DIGITAL/ Select the broadcast on a control your TV. ANALOG Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog • Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below may net work lbr the TV.
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Sony DVD recorder or player, set the c()mmand 5 Select"CommandMode,"andpress mode nmnber lot this recorder and the supplied ENTER. remote to one that dilli:rs Dora the other Sony DVD recorder or player, afler you have completed Options lo:1o "Step 7: Easy Setup."...
"7 Set the commandmodeforthe remotesoit matchesthe command modefor the Step 7: EasySetup recorderyou set above. Follow the steps below to set the command Follow the steps below to make the minimum mode on the remote. number of basic adjustments for using the (_) Hold down ENTER.
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Switch the inputselectoron yourTVsothat the signal from the recorder appearson Easy Setup your TV screen. Enter the brand code your set top box "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup." appears. •...
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Press ENTER. Select the setting that matches your TV type. The setup display for selecting the lype of DTS signal appears. Easy Setup 10:10 Easy Setup 10:10 Select your TV screen type 4 : 3 Letter Box [_o_f 4 : 3 Pan Scan "16:9": For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode.
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Affix it so lhal the set lop box controller Checkingthe cable box/satellite cable [lear relllote control SelISOF your receiver control setting box/salellite receiver. Turn on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. Pointthe recorder'sremote atthe recorder (not at the cable box/satellitereceiver). Press CH+/- and checkthat the channel changesonthe cable box/satellitereceiver window.
Connecting AnotherVCRor SimilarDevice Aller disconnecling tile recorder's power cord fronl al* AC oullet, connecl tile oilier VCR or similar recording device m Ilae LINE 1N jacks of tlais recorder. See also lhe instruction manual supplied with Ihe connected equipme111. If you colmecl equipment Ihal has a timer function, you can use Ihe Syechro Rec funclion Ipages 51 and 80).
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• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.
Recordable and PlayableDiscs Automatically Playable on DVD+RW formatted compatible players (automatically finalized) Forlnat in VR mode _2 Playable only on VR mode (page 47) compatible players (finalization unnecessary/ (page 88) Playable on most DVD players Format in Video (finalization necessary/ mode _2 (page 47) (page iiiiiiiiii_!iiiii!iiiiiiii_i{_}_ii;ii_iiii_Yi;ii_;iiiiii!_ii_!iii_iiii_!!{iiii_...
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Yes/No Yes/Yes _4 Yes/No Yes/No 5 Yes/Yes :5 Yes/N(/5 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights lk)r images. 2 Unused DVD-RWs are amomatically lbrmatted according to the setting of _Tormat DVD-RW" 'Features" setup (page 101 ). *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title.
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12 cm/8 cm discs Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • [)VD-RAMs...
PlayableDiscs Discs such as movies Ihal can be purchased or renled VIDEO "-4 8 cm DVD+RWs. DVD-RWs. and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are trademarks. Discs that cannot he played •...
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Note on playbackoperationsof DVD VIDEOs/ Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs,DVD-RWs/DVD- VIDEOCDs Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rsrecordedon other Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ equipment VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by soliware Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- producers. Since this recorder plays DVD Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this V1DEOs/V1DEO CDs according to the disc recorder due to the recording quality or physical contents the software producers designed, some...
"_° Hints • You can ph 6 DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 41 or 42). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playhack starts automatically depending on the disc. Playing Discs •...
Playback Options iii? *:! _ *x!¸ :% fi_i_?ii OPEN/CLOSE <_ Number buttons 4® ANGLE -- _L@_ ___oooooSUBTITLE MENU _,__9 AUDIO t/_/_-/-', ENTER RETURN .._ _.® REPLAY/o-I_ ADVANCE PREV Z'_'_ NEXT _ll/il_l_ PLAY @ _IL_-_ _,,,,,,,,,,,,,, • STOP II PAUSE Button Operation Disc...
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Button Operation Disc All discs Fast reverses ur fast forwards the disc when pressed (fast reverse/fast during playback. I FFI with sound forward) Search speed changes with each press: (Scan Audio) is available fur DVDs fast reverse fast lk_rward FRI *-- --+ FFI 1 with Dolby Digital FR2 _2 _...
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you edit Ihe tille afler slopping playback. Playing quickly with sound(Scan - you make a recording. Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks Playing restricted DVDs(Parental only) Control) You can play quickly wilh dialog or sound during FFI fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digilal soundlracks.
Select the title, and press ENTER. Playinga Title Fromthe The sub-menu appears. Title List Select "Play," and press ENTER. Playback starts lrom the selected title on the disc. The Title List menu displays the program titles on About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) tile disc.
PressENTER. Searchingfor a Title/ The recorder starts playhack ['ronl II_e selected point. Chapter/Track,etc. To turn nffihe display, press OPTIONS. Ynu can search a DVD by title or chapter, and • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the VIDEO CD by track or scene.
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA PlayingMP3 AudioTracks containing only MP3 audio tracks, tl_e "Music" display appears. Go to step 4. and JPEGImageFiles Select "Music," and press ENTER. The "Music" display appears. Selectan album, and press ENTER. You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ Muaie...
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D_: Rntates the image (page 42). PlayingJPEG imagefiles I_ : Zooms tire image (page 42). Press OPTIONS 1o turn on/nff Ihe menu Ynu can play .1PEG irnage files on DATA CDs or icons. DATA DVDs. Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. To play the slide show Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc Press ,1_/=-I) tn select "_...
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About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG Enjoyinga slide show with sound image files When a disccontains both MP3 audio tracksand JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show wifl_ MP3 is audio compression technology that sotmd. satisfies flaeISO/IEC MPEG regulations. PressDVD to operatethe DVD recorder.
Displayingthe Playing Time • Seine DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played and Play Information on Ihis recorder depending en file lbrmat. • Only one session ef a multi-sessien DATA DVD can be played back. • Only alphabet and numbers can be used lbr album or track names.
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Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 38). *2 Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display can view the information on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.
Recordingmodeand recordingtime The lk_llowingtable is an approximate guide lk_r the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB). Recording mode Approximate BeforeRecording recording time (minute) Before you start recording... HQ (High qu:dity) • Tiffs recorder can record on _arious disc types. Select the disc type according to your needs SP (Standard mode)
Recording main and sub sounds DVDRecordingFrom You can record the different soundtracks on a ConnectedEquipment [)VD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) from equipment connected to the LINE 1 1N or LINE 2 Withoutthe Timer 1N jacks. When playing the disc, you can select main or sub sound by pressing the AUDIO button.
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Press CH+/- or INPUT repeatedlyto select the channelor inputsourceyouwant to • Recording may not start immediately after • REC is record. pressed. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver • You cannot change the recording mode during control, select tile channel by pressing recording or recording pause.
Checking the disc status while DVDTimerRecording From recording ConnectedEquipment You can check the recoMing information such as recording lime or disc type. Press DISPLAY during recording. You can set the timer R)r a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, Tile inl\)rnmtion displ_ly appears.
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Press _--OPEN/CLOSE to closethe disc If you make a mistake, select the item and tray. change the setting. Wait until "LOAD" disappears fron] tire front 6 PressENTER. panel display. The Timer List menu (page 53) appears. Unused discs are automatically Rwmatted. For The @ indicator lights up in tire fi'ont panel the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording lormat display, and the recorder is ready to start...
To change or cancel t imerrecording RecordingFromConnected See "Changing or Cmlceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer Lisl)" oll page 53. Equipment W ith a Timer To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (SynchroRec) If the remaining disc space is not enough for l[le current recording, the recorder automatically...
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Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording recording mode. and another timer recording overlap or not the program is a The displuy changes on file TV screen as Regardless of whether follows: Synchro=Rec program, the program that starts first has priority.
Select the timer settingyouwantto change Changing or CancelingDVD or cancel, and pressENTER. Tile sub-menu appears. TimerSettings(TimerList) Timer List 10:10 Media Date Start Mode Edit 04_15 09:00PM 10:00PM Unel_ You can change or cancel timer settings using tile 04/30 09:15PM 0g;45PM Unel Timer List menu.
• You cannot change file timer settings for a recording Recording FromAnother currently underway. • The Timer List displays both recorder VCRorSimilarDevice timer settings. You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on page 27. Use the DV IN jack on the l?ont panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK...
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Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on tile TV screen as Rqlows: HQ -_ HSP -_ SP-_ SLP _- EP _- LP_-ESP For details about lhe recording mode, see page 46. Select the line input audio. Set "Lille Audio lnpul ' of "Audio"...
Edit optionsfor DVD-RWs(VR mode)/ DVD-Rs(VR mode) BeforeEditing You can euioy advanced edit ftmctions. First you This recorder off'ers various edit options l\)r ha,_e two options lor a DVD-RW (VR mode) and various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc [)VD-R (VR mode): editing either the original type in the l]'ont panel display, and select the recording...
In this case, ynu can compile highlight scenes as a Editinga Title Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. See "Editing Playlist" nn page 63. The advanced edit lhnctions available l\)r Playlist titles are: This section explains the basic edit fnnctions.
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PressTITLE LIST. Select an option, and press ENTER. Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the You can select from the l\)llowing: "Title Erase": Erases the selected title. Select "Title List (Original)," if necessary. "OK" when asked for confirmation. Select a title, and press ENTER. "Chapter Erase'q: Allows you to select a...
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Press TITLE LIST. "_I° Hints • A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. When edidng it DVD-RW mode) The chapter mark divides Ihe title into separate chapters DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ on either side of the mark. PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title...
Press ENTERat the point where youwantto Changing the Nameof a divide the title. You can use I2:> PLAY, "_-'_|;'|_b_l_, Title I_ql/l_H, • STOP, and II PAUSE to find the ix)int. "Divide" is selected. You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters. 10:10 Since tile displayed number of characters is Divide...
Select the characteryouwant to enter Creatinga Playlist using '11'/4!,/_...,/.-_, a nd press ENTER. The selected character appears in the input row. You can only enter characters and symbols Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing that are displayed. the original recordings (see "Edit options liar DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)"...
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Select "Edit," and press ENTER. Playing a Playlist title lO:1o PressTITLE LIST. Create Play4ist Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch tothe Edi_ Playiist "Playlist" Title List. Select a Playlist title, andpress ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select "Play," and press ENTER. Select "Create Playlist," and press ENTER. The display for creating a Playlist appears.
Select "Edit Playlist," and pressENTER. Editing a Playlist The "Playlist ' Title List appears. Playlist lO:1o You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within fl_em, 02 LINE 1 00:00:51 > without changing the actual recordings. No Title Length Edit UNE 1 (_) May,02/2007 03:2S PM Select a Playlist title, and pressENTER.
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3 Selecta Playlisttitle to becombined. "Move": Allows you to change scene order (page 65). "Add': Allows you to add other scenes befk/re Playli_t lO:1O AM a selected scene (page 65}. N_ g_tle Lel/gth Edit "Copy': Allows you to copy a scene ] O1 LiNE 1 00:05:04 >...
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Followsteps I to 7 of "Editing a Playlist" Moving a scene (Move) (page 63). The "Edit Scene" display appears. Select the scene youwant to modify,and You can change the scene order within the Playlist press ENTER. title. Select "Modify," and press ENTER. Followsteps I to 7 of "Editing a Playlist"...
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Select "Add," and pressENTER. Copyinga scene (Copy) "Start' is selecled. You can copy and add a selected scene. Follow steps I to 7 of "Editing a Playlist" (page 63). Tile "Edit Scene" display appears. Select the scene youwant to copy, and press ENTER.
"Disc Protect" (DVD+RWs!DVD-RWs Formatting/Renaming/ (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only): Protects all titles on the disc when Protectinga Disc "Protected" is selected. To cancel the protection, select "Not Protected." "Disc Fornmt" (DVD+RWs/DVD- The "Disc Setling" display allows you lo check Ihe RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all disc information or change tile disc name.
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To return to the previous display Press o*"_RETURN. "_° Hints • You can set protection for individual titles (page 57). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Vide<) mode) that have been finalized. •...
To stop playback Press • STOP. To eject the tape Playing a VHSTape Press A OPEN/CLOSE. To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off) Press I/(J.) while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end.
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Adjustingthe picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCRs autonlalic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the amomatic tracking). PressTRACKING+/-. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/- repeatedly until the distortion disappears.
Playback Options iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii i i 4"* REPLAY/.,_ ADVANCE _--_,_:...._ ..PREV _ ..I:;>_PLAyNEXT _,_,,_./.4 o. II PAUSE "13 Button Operation _ / > _ • Fast reverses or fast for'_ ards when pressed during stop mode. (fast reverse/fast When you hold down during fast reverse or fast l\_rward, you can view the picture.
SearchingUsingVarious Functions Tile VCR automatically marks tile tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You call easily find a specific point using various search functions. "End Search": Searches for tile beginning of a blank space, l[' no blank space is found, the tape will reach the end.
Viewing information on the front Displaying the PlayingTime panel display and PlayInformation You can view the information on the lront panel display. You can check playback information, such as PressTIME/TEXT r epeatedly. elapsed or remaining tin;e, recording mode, etc., The displays differ dependingon the stalus. oll Ihe TV screen.
Selectingthe SoundDuring • To play a tape in steree, yeu must use the A/V Playback cennections. • When you play a tape rccerded in monaurah the seund is heard in monaural regardless ef the AUDIO setting. > <> c:? ::> AUDIO _-7: o- { { i...
I I _NF&'-t • Tapes recorded in EP (x3) mode by this VCR cannot be played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only. • Noise may appear in file image when tapes recorded BeforeRecording EP (x3) mode by this VCR arc played back on other VHS video decks wifll EP mode.
(LINE 1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on the cable box/ VCRRecording From satellite receiver's side. ConnectedEquipment Press RECMODE repeatedlyto select the Withoutthe Timer recordingmode, "SP" or "EP." For details about the recording mode, see page 75.
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"@" and "OTR" light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the t_÷ontpanel • The remaining tape length may not be indicated display. accurately fi_r short tapes such as T-20 or T-3/), or tapes When the time counter reaches "0:00," the recorded in LP mode.
Press TIMER. VCRTimer Recording From lO:1o Timer - Standard Connected Equipment You can set the timer l\)r a total of 12 programs together witll DVD and VCR timer recording, advance. (>lie lnonIh lfyou record from connected equipmem that has a timer function, you can use tile Synchro Rec tkmction (page 80).
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• If the @ indicator flashes in the front panel "Tape Length" of "Features" in Ihe "Setup" display, check that a tape with its sali_ty tab display (page 101)). in place is inserted. "_° Hints • If timer settings nverlap, a message appears. •...
Select "to VIDEO," and press ENTER. Recording FromConnected Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. Equipment W ith a Timer Set the timer on the connected equipment (Synchro Rec) to the time of the program you want to record, and turn it off. Press SYNCHRO REC.
Changing or Canceling VCR • The recorder starts recording only after detecting TimerSettings(TimerList) video signal lron_ the connected equipment. beginning of the program not be recorded regardless of whether or not the rccordeff s power is on or off. • To use the connected equipment during...
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Selectthe timer setting you wantto change • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. or cancel, and press ENTER. • The Timer List displays both Ihe DVD recorder The sul>nlenu appears. VCR timer settings. Timer List 10:10 AM Media Date...
RecordingFromAnother • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. VCRor SimilarDevice • You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed. • During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode. • You cannot change the input source <luring recording. You can record h'om a connected VCR or similar device.
Press DVD and insert a recordahle disc. To selecl the recoMing mode, press RE(7 MODE repeatedly (see page 46). Inserta source VHStape. Dubbing From a VHSTapeto Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. a DVD playing tape, Start the VHS and then press •...
Selecl "Yes," aud press ENTER. DubbingFroma DVDto a Dubbing starts. VHSTape "_° Hints • A black (no signal) screen at tile end of the dubbed disc ix not i malfunction. This screen ix recorded if a time discrepancy exists bet_een the disc and tape when the recording ix stopped.
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Insert a sourcedisc. dubbing. Otherwise Ihe disc's menu is recorded until the tape reaches its end. Press DVDto operate the DVD recorder. Press TOP MENU or TITLELIST to select a "_ i° Hints title. • The brightness of the playback pictu re may differ from normal DVD phuback picture.
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5 Select"ProgramDubbing," andpress Press ENTER at the start point. ENTER. You can use _ PLAY, _t_l'_li|_"_-, I,_/1_1,,'1, • STOP, and |1 PAUSE to find the point. 10:10 Program Dubbing "End" is selected. Scene Dubbing 10:10 S_ne No01 Select "Create DubbingList," and press ENTER.
To stop dubbing Finalizing a Disc (Preparing Press • STOP. Note that it may take a li:w seconds lor the a Disc for Playback on recorder to stop dubbing. Other Equipment) "_° Hints • The brightness of the playback pictu re m;ly differ from nomml DVD playback picture.
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Disc will be finalized. Do you want to continue iii c:> @ c:> c:_ _ SYSTEM <' MENU Select "OK," andpress ENTER. t/$/<-/,_ ENTER The recorder starts finalizing the disc. To turn offthe display Press SYSTEM MENU. :i£ ¸ _i;: iii To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VRmode) If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW mode) that has been finalized,...
Connecting a DigitalVideo Camerato the DVIN Jack Before DV/D8 Dubbing You can connect a digital video camera to the DV 1N jack on the recorder to record or edit from a This section explains dubbing with a digital video DV/D8 t_)rmat tape. Operation is straightforward camera via the DV 1Njack on the front panel.
DubbingFroma DV/D8 Press _ OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. FormatTapeto a DVD Wail until "LOAD" disappears lrom the front panel display. Unused discs are aulomalically formalled. lhe DVD=RW/DVD=R's recoMing R)rmal (VR mode or VMeo mode), see "Formatting a You can record a DV/D8 l'ormat tape onto a disc.
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Select"DV/D8Audio Input,"andpress ENTER. lO:1o AM Digdal Out Downmix : Dolby Surround Audio DRG : Standard Audio (HDMI) : Auto Scan Audio : On If "DV" or "DV Camera Mode" is displayed instead of "DV Tape Mode," check that the DV/D8 Audio Input Surround digital vide(>...
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Dubbingan entire DV/D8format tape to a DVD(One Touch Dubbing) You can record tile entire contents of a DV/D8 l;armat tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING buttnn. The recorder controls the digital vide<)camera l\>rthe whole process, and completes the recording.
Select "Setup," and pressENTER. The "Setup" display appears. 10:10 AM Usingthe SetupDisplays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for tire subtitles. The setup displays are used ill the l\41owing way. Select "Clock Set,"...
Some items display a dialog box that requires ClockSetting(ClockSet) additional settings. Example: When "Parental" in "Options" setup is selected. The "Clock Set" setup allows you to make clock seltings for lhe recorder. create the password 10:10 AM Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
16:9 VideoSettings(Video) The "Video" setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. 4:3 Letter Box Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Press SYSTEMMENUwhile the recorderis 4:3 Pan Scan in stop mode.
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Black Level Sets the recorder to output Selects the black le'_el (setup le'_el) for the video progressive signals. signals output from the LINE OUT .jacks (page 15). Outputs video signals in interlace This setting is not effective when the recorder lk_rmat.
4_ Dolhy Digital (DVDs only) AudioSettings (Audio) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the recurder is cunnected to an audio The "Audio" selup allows you to adjust the sound component lacking a builtdn and connection according Io the playback Dulby Digital decoder.
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Downmix (DVDs only) Audio(HDIVlI) (DVDVIDEOs only) Switches the method _}r mixing down to two Selects the ontput method t'rom the HDMI OUT channels when you play a DVD which has rear Jck. sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Auto Normally, select this.
DV/D8 Audio Input Recording,Set TopBox Stereo 1 Records original sound only. Control,and VCRSettings Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. (Features) Stereo 2 Records additional audio only. The "Features" selup allows you to make various seltings lk_r recoMing, playback, and Ihe sel top Records both original and...
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Format D VD-RW (DVD-RWs only) Set Top Box Control Selects the recording lbrmat l\)r an unused DVD- cable box/satellite recei,_er c;tll control your RW, when first inserted. using the supplied set top box controller. "Step 7: Easy Setup" h)r details. Press ENTER, Automatically fimnats the disc in and select "On"...
• ' N0de for SET button Language, P arentalControl Select "Mode l" nr "Mode 2" if your cable box or satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER Settings/Factory Settings button or a SET button etc., after entering channel number. If"Mode 1" does not work, try (Options) "Mode 2."...
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Parental (DVDVIDEOs only) Select "Rating Level," and press ENTER. The selection items for "Rating Level" are Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited displayed. according to a predetermined level, such as tile age of' the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced lO:1OAM with different scenes.
Be sure to match the command mode of tile supplied remote to the setting made herc. For details, see "lf you have a Sony DVD Select this to run tile Easy Selup program. player or more than one So W DVD recorder"...
mode to uperate the DVD recorder and then hold down I I PAUSE on the recorder lk>r five secnnds or more. Troubleshooting There is no picture or the picture noise appears jack. when connected to the DV IN Try, tile l'ollo'_ ing: @Turn the recoMer off and If you experience ally of the lollnwing difficulties...
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Thesound volumeis low. The playback picture or TV program from the The sound vohmm is low on some DVDs. equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. The sound vohmm may improve if you set "Audio DR(!" in "Audio" setup to "Wide If the playback picture output fronl a DVD Range"...
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When playing a disc containing JPEG image Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- files, "Photo" is selected (page 41). motion Play cannot he performed. --I_ Depending on tile disc, you may not be able to do The JPEG image file cannot be played. some of the operations above.
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The video heads are dirty (see page 111 ). Clean The recorder's internal clock stopped due to a the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning power failure that lasted for more than 3(1 cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not minutes.
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Restart the recoMer. Press down I/(_) on the Check thai the safely tah has not been removed. recorder for more than leo seconds ootil "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after When static eleclricity, etc.. caoses Ihe recorder Synchro-Recording is set.
"Cannot record because of high temperature." NotesAboutThisRecorder appears on the TV screen. Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then. turn off the recorder, wait Onadjusting volume until the clock appears in the front panel display, Do not turn up the volume while listening to a and disconnect the AC power cord.
When the video heads are dirty, the picture is Format distorted or the tape cannot be played. VHS NTSC standard Clean the video heads using a Sony video head Video recording system cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area.
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General Inputsand outputs LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN Power requirements VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) 120 V AC, 60 Hz Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, Power consumption sync negative Power back-up AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Back-up duration: 30 rain...
About the name "i.LINK" equipment to be connected. i.LINK is a more familiar term li)r 1EEE 1394 data Required i.LINK cable transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cahle (during...
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same flmction as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. ! & O2veen the SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 47, 69, =z&...
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For VCR functions _ OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (69) Number buttons *1 (21) SET button (102) SYSTEM MENU button (10) DISPLAY button (73) ox_ RETURN button (23) PREV (previous)/l_l_l NEXT buttons (71) -,_l,_ (search) buttons (71) CLEAR button (69) || PAUSE button (71, 76) •...
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Frontpaneldisplay DVD playing/recording status Displays the following (45, 73): • Playing time/remaining time Disc type/recording format • Current title/chapler/track/index number Audio signal indicators • Recording time/recording mode • Clock STEREO indicator (74) • Channel VIDEO playing/recording status (angle) indicator (3(,) Tape indicator Disc indicator Timer...
DVD-RW (page 30) Glossary A DVD-RW is a recordahle mMrewritahle disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Tile DVD- RW has two different modes: VR mode and Vide<) Chapter (page 40) mode. DVDs created in Vide() mode have the Sections of a picture <71"...
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Track(page 40) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (page 16) Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of HDMI is m_ interface that supports both video and a song). audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and nmlti-channel audio signals to AV components...
Abbreviation Language DVDAudio/Subtitle Turkish Language Vietnamese Albikaans When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 102 to change the audio track or subtitle. Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish...
Cable box brand Code number CableBox/Satellite Be,, vue oo22 ReceiverBrandCode Br , sh e,ecom 0641 When you want to use the set lop box control Cable Healthcare 0769. 0058 function, lind the brand code number ol your cable box/salellite receiver from the list and enter it in (!able Star 0056 step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23).
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD+R 30, 118 Index DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30, 118 Connecting the cable box/satellite DVD-R 30, 118 Words in quotations appear in receiver DVD-RAM the on-screen displays. to your AV/amplifier DVD-RW 30, 118 (receiver) Numerics to your TV 16:9 25, 96 "Connections"...
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"Line Audio I nput" 5 1,55, "Subtitle" "Progressive" "Surround" 99 Progressive format "Protect" SYNCHRO REC 52, 80 "Synchm Recording" 52, 80, MENU System Menu 10 Menu Quick Timer 48, 76 Top menu "Mode for SET button" "Modify" "Tape Length" Rear panel I 17 "Move"...
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indice Esle maimal mueslra la configuraci6n bfisica y el funcionamiento de la videograbadora-grabadora de DVD. Para obtener mils informaci6n, consulle el manual de inslrucciones en inglds. Conexiones y ajustes ........Conexi6n de la grabadora ..........Paso 1: Desembalaje ........... Paso 2: Conexion del decodificador de cable/receptor vfa satelite (sintonizador)
No es posible grabar en esla grabadora si tiene: -un decodificador de cable o un receplor ,_ffa satdlile sin salidas de audio/video. -cable sin decodilicador de cable. Conexi6nde la grabadora -s61o anlena (sin cable de televisidn). En los casos mencionados anteriormenle, p6ngase ell conlaclo con la empresa suministradora...
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Conexi6ndel decodificador de cable/receptor via sat_lite y del controlador del decodificador Conecte las tomas LINE IN mediante un cable de audio/video. Con esta conexi6n, puede grabar cualquier canal del decodificador de cable o receptor v_asat_51ite. Aseg6rese de que el receptor v_a satdlite o decodilicador de cable est_'i e ncendido. Para ver prograrnas por cable o v(a sat_51ite, debe hacer coincidir la fuente de emrada de la grabadora (L 1) con la toma de entrada que estfi conectada al decodificador de cable o receptor via satdlite (LINE I IN).
Paso3: ConexiGn al televisor Conecte el cable de audio/video suministrado alas tomas LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) de la grabadora. Para distYutar de una calidad de imageo superior, conecte un cable de S video t no sumhfistrado) en lugar de la claviia amarilla (video). Si utiliza esla conexidn, asegfirese de coneclar el cable de audio alas tomas LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R).
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Si el televisor dispone de una toma de entrada de HDMI Conecte la toma de salida HDMI* ()LIT mediante un ca'Me HDMI certificudo (no suministrado). Disfrutar_ de imfigenes y sonido de alta calidad. E1 indicador de HDMI se ilumina en el panel frontal cuando la grabadora emite seiSales a tra'_&...
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Si el televisor tiene tomas de entrada de video componente Uonecte las tomas COMPONENT VIDE() ()LIT mediante un cable de video componente surninistrado) o tres cables de video (no suministrados) del mismo tipo y longitud. Disl)÷utarfi de una fiel reproducci6n del color y de im_igenes de alta calidad.
Paso4: Conexi6n del cable Paso5: Preparaci6ndel de alimentaci6n mandoa distancia Enchufc los cables de alimentaci6n de la La grabadora puede controlarse con el mando a distancia suministrado. grabadora y del televisor a una toma de ca. A contimmcidn, debe esperar unos instantes lnserte dos pilas de tamafio AA (R6) haciendo antes de utilizar la grabadora.
Cambie el selector de entrada del televisor Paso6: ConfiguraciGn f cil para que la serial de la grabadora aparezca pantalla en la del televisor. Apurecerfi el siguiente mensuje "Initial setting Siga los pasos que se indican a contintmci6n pars necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be realizar el mfnimo ndmero de ujusles bfisicos made.
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10Presione t'/!1' para establecer el mesy Presione los botones num_ricospara introducirel c6digo de marca del presione ,-_. decodificadorde cable/receptorvia Establezca el dh_,el afio, la hora, los minutos sat_lite. y AM/PM del mismo modo y, a continuacidn. presione ENTER. E1 d[a de la semana se Consuhe "Cable Box/Satellite Recei,_er ajusta automfiticamente.
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Presione ENTER. Comprobarel ajuste de control del Aparece la panlalla de configuraci6n para decodificador de cable/receptor via seleccionar el tipo de serial DTS. sat_lite Configuration facil 10:10 AM Enciendala grabadoray el decodificador de cable/receptorvia sat_lite. 20riente el mandoa distancia de la grabadorahacia _sta (no hacia el decodificadorde cable/receptorvia sat_lite).
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Coldquelo de manera que el controlador decodilica&_r estd cerca del sensor de control remoto del decodificador de cable/receptor vfa satdli re. 12_s...
"_° Observaciones • Es posible reproducir DATA CD o DATA DVD con pistas de audio en formato MP3 o archivos de imagen en formato JPEG. • Si inserta un DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD o un CD, la ReproducciCn de discos reproduccidn se iniciarfi automfiticamente en funci6n del disco.
Opciones de reproducci6n --_ OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO 4=® REPLAY/o=I_ ADVANCE ....) NEXT PREV ..I::> PLAY ,, PAUSE !ii! i_i Disco Botdn Operaci6n Todos los discos OPEN/CLOSE Detiene la reproducci6n y abre la bandeja de discos. AUDIO Selecciona una de las pistas de audio grabadas...
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Boton Operaci6n Disco PREV/ Todos los discos • Se desplaza al principio del titulo/capitulo/escenal NEXT pista actual o siguiente e inicia la reproducci6n cuando se presiona durante la reproducci6n. • Se desplaza al principk) del titulo/capflulo/escen:g pista anterior si se presiona _ PREV en los 3 segundos posteriores al inicio de un tflulo/capitulo/ escena/pista.
lnformaci6n del tftulo: Reproducci6n de untitulo Mueslra el ndmero del Iftulo, su hombre. la fecha y el modo de grabacidn. de la Listatitulos "[_ " indica que se lrala de un ll'tulo prolegido, miemras que "_ " indica que eslfi desprotegido. [] R_k,j E1 mend Lisla tflulos mueslra los tfmlos de los progrmnas...
Mod0 de grahaci6n y tiemp0 de grahaci6n La siguieme labla es una gufa aproximada del fiempo de grabaci6n en un DVD (4,7 GB). Modo de grabacidn Tiempo de Antesde grabar grabacion (minutos) aproximado Antes de empezar la grabaci6n... HQ (alta calidad) Compruebe que la grabadora estfi conectada...
Im=igenesque no pueden grabarse GrabaciCn deDVDdesdeun En esla grahadora no pueden grabarse iron,genes equipoconectadoque no con protecciCn conlra copias. La grabacidn detiene cuando se detecta una serial de protecciCn tiene temporizador contra copias. Se_ales de Discos grabables control Es posible grabar programas de televisidn en la de copias...
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Presione C H+/-o INPUT varias vecespara I I _m'Rt'-t seleccionar el canal o la fuente de entrada • Es posible que la gr ,bacidn no se inicie grabar. que desee inmedialamente despuds de presionar • REC. • ('uando utilice el control tie decodificador •...
Presione _ OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la Grabacifn con bandeja de discos. Espere basra que "LOAD" desaparezca de la temporizador de DVDdesde panlalla del panel frontal. un equipo conectado Presione TIMER. Puede ajustar el temporizador para un total de 12 programas milizando la grabacidn de DVD con temporizador y la grabacidn de videograbadora temporizador COIl...
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"Modo": selecciona el modo de grabaci6n (pfigina 17). Para utilizar la lhncidn Ajustar modo grab. (pfigina 21 ), seleccione "AUTO". Si se equivoca, seleccione el elemento cambie el ajuste. Presione ENTER. Aparecerli el mend Lism de temporizador. Se ilumina el indicador @ en la pautalla del panel frontal, y la grabadora estfi lisla para...
Para detener la reproducci6n Presione • STOP. Paraexpulsar l a cinta PresioneA OPEN/CLOSE. Reproducci6n de unacinta Para desconectarla alimentaci6n duranteel rehohinado(parada del rebohinado) Presione I/(J) mientras la cinta se est:i rebobinando. La alimentaci6n se desactivarfi pero la cinta seguirfi rebobimlndose hasta que llegue al final.
• Lis cintas grabadas en modo EP (x3) con esta videograbadora no pueden reproducirse ell pletinas video VHS que s61o tengan modo SP. Antesde grabar • Cuando se rcproduzcan cintas grabadas en el modo EP ix3) con esta videograbadora ell otras pletinas video VHS con el modo EP, es posible que aparezca Antes de empezar la grahaci6n...
Presione CH+/- oINPUT varias veces para Grabaci6nde la seleccionar el canal o la fuente de entrada que desee grabar. videograbadora desdeun • Cuando utilice el control de decodificador equipoconectadoqueno de cable/receptor vfa satdlite, seleccione canal presionando CH +_ en el mando a tiene temporizador distancia de esta grabadora.
Grabacifin con • No es posible cambiar el modo de grabaci6n, el canal temporizador de ni la fuente de entrada durante la grabaci6n. • Si inserta una cinta a la que se haya quitado la lengtieta videograbadora desdeun de seguridad, dsta se expulsanl cuando presione •...
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Presione TIMER. PresioneENTER. Aparecerfi el meufi Lista de temporizador. ilumina el indicador @ eu la pamalla del panel frontal, y la grabadora estfi lista para grabar. conleuzar • Si el indicador @ parpadea en la pautalla del panel fi'outaL compruebe que ha insertado uua ciuta con la lengtieta de seguridad intacta.
Presione DVD e inserte un disco grabable. Para selecciom_r el modo de grabaci6n, presione REC MODE varias veces (consulte la p_igina 17). Copiado de unacinta VHSa Inserte una cinta VHS de origen. un DVD Presione VIDEOpara utilizar la videograbadora. Inicie la reproducci6nde la cintaVHS y, a continuaci6n, presione •...
Seleccione "VIDEO ---+DVD" y presione ENTER. Copiadode un DVDa una La pantalla solicita confirmaci6n. cinta VHS Seleccione "Sf" y presione ENTER. Comienza el copiado. "_° Observaciones • Si aparece una pantalla negra (sin serial) al final del Es posible grabar (copiar) un t(mlo de DVD a una disc() copiado, no se tmta de un real fimcionamiento.
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Inserte un disco de origen. Seleccione "DVD --+ VIDEO" y presione ENTER. Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadorade La pantalla solicita confirmaci6n. DVD. Seleccione "Sf" y presione ENTER. Presione TOP MENU o TITLELIST para Comienza el copiado. seleccionar untitulo. Si aparece el menfi del disc() al finalizar la reproduccidn del DVD, presione •...
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