Sony RDR-VX450, 3-213-480-12-1 User Manual
3-213-480-12(1)GB
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-VX450
© 2007 Sony Corporation
PAL
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabine t. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified service
shop.
Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
DANGER
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
CAUTION
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM
VORSICHT
STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG
VARNING
FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
VARO!
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, same rating fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with or mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service
station.
Precautions
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V
AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Install this system so that the mains
lead can be unplugged from the wall
socket immediately in the event of
trouble.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
This symbol on the
product or on its
packaging indicates
that this product shall
not be treated as
household waste.
Instead it shall be
handed over to the
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the
battery or on the
packaging indicates
that the battery
provided with this
product shall not be
treated as household
waste.
By ensuring these
batteries are disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of the battery. The recycling
of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product
at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery
from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collec tion
point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery,
please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the
product.
The manufacturer of this product
is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and
product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
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Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• If the recorder is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location, or
is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the recorder and
cause damage to the video head,
tape, and the optical block. Should
this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. When you first
install the recorder, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm
location, remove the disc and tape
and leave the recorder turned on
for about three hours before
operating the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the recorder, discs, and
cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
• When you move the recorder, take
out any discs. If you do not, the
disc may be damaged.
On recording
• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
Copyrights
• Television programmes, films,
video tapes, discs, and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such
material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with
cable television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineerin g
or disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programmes received
through an external tuner (not
supplied) may contain copy
protection signals (copy guard
function) and as such may not be
recordable, depending on t he type of
signal.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended per iod
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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About this manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if
they have the same or similar names as those on the
remote.
• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual
may not match the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to
discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not
apply to discs that are created on other recorders and
played back on this recorder.
• Icons, such as or , listed at the top of
each explanation indicate what kind of media can be
used with the function being explained. For details
about playable discs, see “Quick Guide to Disc Types”
on page 30.
Icon Meaning
DVD
Icon Meaning
DATA DVD
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3
JPEG image files, or DivX
*1
audio tracks,
*2
video
files)
Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs
*1
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
*2
DivX® is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under
license.
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
R
-
RVR
-
R
Video
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
Functions available for DVD+RWs
Functions available for DVD-RWs
in VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs
in video mode
Functions available for DVD+Rs
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 VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD format or Super
VCD format
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3
JPEG image files, or DivX
*1
audio tracks,
*2
video
files)
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to Use the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DVD Operation
DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playing DivX
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
®
Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DVD Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
,continued
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DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
VCR Operation
VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Playing a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Selecting the Sound During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
VCR Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Finalising a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . .93
DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Aerial Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and
VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible.
Recording and timer recording
Record TV programmes on a DVD or VHS tape,
either manually or using the timer.
Easy selection between DVD and
VCR
Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select
the media format you want to use.
One Touch Dubbing - DVD y VHS
Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.
Note that copy-protected signals will not be
recorded.
VIDEO
DVD
Quick access to recorded titles Title List
Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc
and select a title for playback or editing.
DVD
11 22 33
44 55 66
77 880099
VIDEO
T
Prog. 1
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Title List (Original)
1/4
No. Title Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 >00:31:23
03 >01:59:00
04 >00:58:56
Prog. 2
Prog. 4
Prog. 3
10:10
>01:29:03
VIDEO
DVD
8
Creating your own programme Playlist
Record a programme 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.
Original
One Touch Dubbing - DV Dubbing
Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN
jack and press the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
button to dub a DV format tape over to a disc.
Control
Dubbing
Playlist
ONE-TOUCH
DUBBING
Operation restrictions
Possible Simultaneous Operations
Current Operation
Playing a VHS tape
*1
Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes
VCR
Playback
VCR
Recording
DVD
Playback
— No No Yes
Recording
DVD
*3
Playing a DVD
*2
No Yes — No
Recording on a DVD Yes Yes
*1
When DVD is pressed, VCR playback stops.
*2
When VIDEO is pressed, DVD playback stops.
*3
Only the same programme can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape.
*3
No —
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How to Use the On-Screen Menus
The following three displays are mainly used to
operate this recorder. Once you become familiar
with the basic operations, you will find the
recorder easy to use.
11 22 33
44 55 66
77 880099
A “Title List”
Displays the list of the disc contents,
including the recording information and
movie thumbnail image, which allows you to
select a title to play or edit.
T
Prog. 1
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08:00
Title List (Original)
1/4
No. Title Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
Prog. 2
02 >00:31:23
03 >01:59:00
Prog. 4
Prog. 3
04 >00:58:56
10:10
>01:29:03
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
System Menu
The System Menu appears when you press
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of
the recorder’s main functions, such as timer
recording and setup.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Title List (Original)
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
10:10
B “Timer”
Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the
timer recordings you set.
C “Edit”
Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalised
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)
only).
D “Dubbing”
Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and
vice versa, and also dub from a DV format
tape to a disc.
E “Disc Setting”
Used to rename, protect, format, or finalise a
disc, or erase all titles on the disc. Also,
displays the disc information.
F “Setup”
Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the
recorder to suit your preferences.
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Sub-menu
*1
*1
*1*1
*1
The sub-menu appears when you select an item
from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays
options applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Example: The Title List menu
T
Prog. 1
02.May.2007
08:00
Title List (Original)
1/4
No. Title Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
Prog. 2
02 >00:31:23
03 >01:59:00
Prog. 4
Prog. 3
04 >00:58:56
Options for the selected item
Play
Title Erase
Chapter Erase
Protect
Title Name
A·B Erase
Divide Title
10:10
>01:29:03
Selectable options
Selectable options on the System Menu differ
depending on the media type, disc condition, and
operating status.
Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.
Type Selectable option
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
R
*1
-
-
R
RVR
Video
*1 *1
DVD
VCD
OPTIONS
The OPTIONS menu appears when you press
OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/
track, check the playing and remaining time, or
change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The
displayed options differ depending on the media
type.
Press M/m to select an option, press </, to
select the desired item, and press ENTER.
Example: When you press OPTIONS while a
DVD VIDEO is playing.
DVD
VIDEO
1/4
Title
T
1/1
Chapter
C
Time
00:00:25
ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)
Audio
00:01:30
Remain
2/2 ENG
Subtitle
1/1
Angle
CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD
*2
*1
Unfinalised disc only
*2
With a disc inserted
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD
recording.
• The System Menu does not appear during recording or
dubbing.
• You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the
System Menu turned on.
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Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied wi th the components to be
connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each
component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord
(phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)
• Aerial cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step
5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 20).
Hookups and Settings
VCR-DVD recorder
TV
ONE-TOUCH
: Signal flow
DUBBING
to AERIAL IN
to AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable (supplied)
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the
recorder.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial
cable.
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV
d
Connecting to the LINE 2 OUT jacks
Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.
To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
S video cord
(not supplied)
INPUT
TV or projector
S VIDEO
to S VIDEO OUT
VCR-DVD recorder
INPUT
AUDIO
R L VIDEO
(red)
(white) (yellow)
(yellow)
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
Audio/video cor
(supplied)
(white)
(red)
: Signal flow
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 102.
Notes
• Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time.
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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Connecting to the SCART jack
Connect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections
firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
When you use this connection, select “Video” or “RGB” for the Line 1 output setting in step 14 of Easy
Setup (page 23).
SCART INPUT
TV or projector
SCART cord
(not supplied)
Hookups and Settings
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
to i LINE 1-TV
Note
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder
automatically when you turn the recorder on. If necessary, press TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the TV
(page 21).
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If your TV has an HDMI input jack
Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality
picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals
through the HDMI OUT jack.
Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.
TV or
HDMI IN
projector
to HDMI input
HDMI cord (not supplied)
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
to HDMI OUT
Notes
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.
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If your TV has component video input jacks
Connect to 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 colour reproduction and
high quality images.
When you use this connection, select “On” for the component out setting in step 10 of Easy Setup
(page 23).
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
“Progressive” to “On” in the “Video” setup (page 104).
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
Hookups and Settings
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
P
B/CBPR/CR
Y
(green) (blue) (red)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
TV or projector
(green)
(blue)
(red)
INPUT
AUDIO
LR
(white) (red)
to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
Audio/video cord (supplied)
(white)
(red)
: Signal flow
VCR-DVD recorder
Note
During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
will output DVD video signals only.
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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver).
When you use this connection, select the type of jack you are using in step 16 of Easy Setup (page 23).
A
to HDMI OUT
INPUT
L
AUDIO
R
AV amplifier
(receiver)
(white)
(red)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
to AUDIO OUT (L/R)
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(white)
(red)
VCR-DVD recorder
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HDMI cord
(not supplied)
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Front (L)
Center
: Signal flow
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
to HDMI input
AV amplifier (receive r)
with a decoder
Coaxial digital cord
or
or
(not supplied)
to coaxial or
optical digital
input
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
B
A Connecting to audio L/R jacks
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.
You can enjoy the surround function that creates
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select
“Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in
“Surround” of “Audio” setup (page 106).
Surround 1
Surround 2
Surround 3
Virtual speaker
Note
Make sure that your listening position is between and at
an equal distance from your speakers, and that the
speakers are located in similar surroundings.
B Connecting to a digital audio input jack
Use this connection if your AV amplifier
(receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG
audio decoder and a digital input jack. You can
enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch),
DTS (5.1ch), or MPEG audio (5.1ch).
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS,
Inc.
z Hints
• For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected components.
• Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a
VHS tape.
Notes
• During DVD recording, you cannot hear VHS sound
by pressing VIDEO, as the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks or HDMI OUT jack will output DVD audio
signals only.
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings in Easy Setup (page 23). If your
AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder
function, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
the “Audio” setup (page 105). Otherwise, no sound or
a loud noise will come from your speakers.
• With a coaxial or optical digit al connection, you ca nnot
use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.
• When outputting 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 an AV amplifier
(receiver) using an HD MI cord, you will need to do one
of the following:
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with
an HDMI cord.
– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord
other than HDMI cord (component video cord,
S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).
Hookups and Settings
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Step 5: Connecting the
Step 6: Preparing the
Mains Lead
Plug the recorder and TV mains leads into the
mains. After you connect the mains lead, you
must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate the
recorder only after the front panel display lights up
and the recorder enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 27), be sure to connect the mains
lead only after all connections are complete.
to mains
Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. Be sure
to close the battery cover property. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the
recorder.
Notes
• 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. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The r ecorder may not respond to the
remote.
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to
six months.
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
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Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
Notes
• Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below
may not work for the TV.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
Number
buttons
TV 2 +/–
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77 880099
TV/VIDEO
TV "/1
TV t
TV PROG +/–
1 Hold down TV "/1 located at the bottom of
the remote.
Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote.
2 With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your
TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using
the number buttons.
3 Release TV "/1.
The following buttons are for TV.
Press To
TV "/1 Turn your TV on or off
TV 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of
TV PROG +/– Select the programme
TV t (input select) Switch your TV’s input
your TV
position on your TV
source
To operate the TV/VIDEO button
(for SCART connections only)
The TV/VIDEO button switches between the
recorder and the last input source selected on the
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using
this button.
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you turn the recorder
on. To switch the TV’s input source to the TV,
press the TV/VIDEO button. “TV” appears in the
front panel display.
Note that when you connect a device such as a
satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the
LINE 3/DECODER jack, the signal input from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack may have output priority
to the TV.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 01 (default)
Aiwa 01 (default)
Grundig 11
Hitachi 23, 24, 72
Loewe 06, 45
Nokia 15, 16, 69, 73
Panasonic 17, 49
Philips 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72
Saba 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
Samsung 06, 22, 23, 71, 72
Sanyo 25
Sharp 29
Telefunken 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
Thomson 12, 13, 43, 74, 75
Toshiba 38
LG 06
JVC 33
Hookups and Settings
,continued
21
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, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player after you have completed
“Step 7: Easy Setup.”
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
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44 55 66
77 880099
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
1 Check that Easy Setup (page 23) has been
finished. If Easy Setup has not been
finished, first perform Easy Setup.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
No Disc
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Setup
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
10:10
4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
No Disc
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Options
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
10:10
: Auto
: DVD 3
5 Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
No Disc
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Options
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
: Auto
: DVD1 No
DVD 1
DVD 2
DVD 3
10:10
6 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”
“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.
7 Set the command mode for the remote so it
matches the command mode for the
recorder you set above.
Follow the steps below to set the command
mode on the remote.
A Hold down ENTER.
B While holding down ENTER, enter the
command mode code number using the
number buttons.
Command Mode Code number
DVD1 number button 1
DVD2 number button 2
DVD3 number button 3
C Hold down both the number buttons and
ENTER at the same time for more than
three seconds.
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To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To check the command mode for the recorder
Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder
is turned off. The command mode for the recorder
appears in the front panel display.
If the command mode for the recorder has not
been changed, set the command mode for the
remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the
command mode for the remote is changed to
DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate
this recorder.
Changing programme positions of
the recorder using the remote
You can change programme positions of the
recorder using the number buttons.
11 22 33
Number
buttons
44 55 66
77 880099
SET
Step 7: Easy Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it
will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Settings are made in the following order.
OSD Language Setup
m
Tuner and Channel Setup
m
Clock Setup
m
TV Type Setup
m
Video Connection Setup
m
Audio Connection Setup
m
Finished!
Hookups and Settings
Example: for programme position 50
Press “5,” “0,” then press SET.
z Hint
The programme position automatically changes three
seconds after you enter the numbers without pressing
SET.
O RETURN
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.
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77 880099
"/1
M/m/</,,
ENTER
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23
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using setup.” appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
Setup (page 111).
4 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Select the screen language.
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Nederlands
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically
starts.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Searching for receivable channels.
Scanning... Please wait.
25%
If the current date and time is not set, set the
clock manually.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Set the time and date manually.
Day Month Year
01 01
2007
Hour Min Auto Adjust
12 : 00 On
12:00
Mon
Press M/m to set the day and press ,. Set the
month, year, hour, minutes in the same way.
Set “Auto Adjust” to “On” to activate the
Auto Clock Set function. The recorder adjusts
the clock automatically whenever the recorder
is turned off.
7 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the picture size
of the connected TV appears.
No Disc
Easy Setup
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
10:10
To set the channels manually, see page 100.
6 After the download or search is complete,
the Clock function automatically starts.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Searching for clock data.
Please wait.
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8
Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
“4:3 Letter Box”: For 4:3 screen TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For 4:3 screen TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or TVs with a
wide screen mode.
For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on
page 102.
9
Press ENTER.
The setup display for the component out jacks
appears.
10
Select whether or not to use the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Select “On” if you are using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Otherwise, select “Off.”
11
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
video signal output from the i LINE 1-TV
jack appears.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Select the Line1 Output signal.
Video
RGB
12
Select the type of signal you want to output
10:10
from the i LINE 1-TV jack.
“Video”: Outputs video signals.
“RGB”: Outputs RGB signals.
Note that if you select “On” in step 10, you
cannot select “RGB.”
13
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of jack
used to connect to your amplifier (receiver)
appears.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
Yes : DIGITAL OUT
No
10:10
14
Select the type of jack (if any) you are
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver).
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using an audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks,
select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),”
then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
15
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Dolby Digital
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
16
Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
10:10
want to send to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
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Press ENTER.
The setup display for the DTS signal appears.
No Disc
Easy Setup
DTS
On
Off
10:10
Hookups and Settings
18
Select whether or not you want to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
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25
19
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
No Disc
Easy Setup
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
10:10
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
z Hints
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio
decoder, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
the “Audio” setup (page 105).
• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 111).
Note
To record TV programmes using the timer, you must set
the clock accurately.
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Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device
When you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lead only after all
connections are complete (page 20).
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, select an input source (LINE 2 or LINE 3) to match the jack you connected to.
See “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on pages 58 and 88. Connect the equipment
to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function (pages 55 and 85).
Note that this recorder has a copy guard function (pages 49 and 79). Pictures containing copy protection
signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this
recorder.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment
has an S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the
audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.
Other VCR, etc.
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
LR
Hookups and Settings
S video cord
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural
sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN o
(audio) L (MONO) jack.
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
S VIDEO
LINE 2 IN
LR
(MONO)
DV IN
to LINE 2 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN t (video) jack
when using an S video cord.
• Turn on the recorder to view pictures from the
connected equipment.
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27
Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack
Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack using a SCART cord
(not supplied).
When you turn on the connected equipment, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the
equipment to the TV without turning itself on.
TV
VCR
SCART cord
(not supplied)
to SCART input
to i LINE 3/
VCR-DVD recorder
to i LINE1-TV
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• If you pass the recorder signals via a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
DECODER
VCRVCR-DVD recorder TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
Line input 1
VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV
Line input 2
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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the
recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
When you turn on the tuner, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the tuner to the TV without
turning itself on.
To use the Synchro Rec function, see below.
TV
to SCART input
SCART cord
(not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
Hookups and Settings
to i
LINE1-TV
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
When you want to use the Synchro Rec function
This connection is necessary to use the
Synchronized Recording function. See
“Recording From Connected Equipment With a
Timer (Synchro Rec)” (pages 55 and 85).
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to
connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE
3/DECODER jack.
to i LINE 3/
DECODERVCR-DVD recorder
Notes
• Synchronized Recording does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
• The recorder cannot record original RGB signals from
the tuner, but records them in the composite video
format.
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and Playable Discs
Disc Type
DVD+RW
VR
mode
DVDRW
Video
mode
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
VR
mode
DVDR
Video
mode
Disc
Logo
Icon used
in this
manual
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
R
-
RVR
-
R
Video
Formatting
(new discs)
Automatically
formatted
Format in VR mode*2
(page 49)
Format in Video
*2
(page 49)
mode
Automatically
formatted
Format in VR mode
using the “Disc Setting”
display (page 71)
Automatically
formatted in Video
mode
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalising)
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalised)
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalisation
unnecessary) (page 93)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
(page 93)
Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalisation necessary)
(page 93)
Playable only on DVD-R VR
mode compatible players
(finalisation necessary)
(page 93)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
(page 93)
Usable disc versions (as of April 2007)
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
with CPRM
*1
)
• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1
with CPRM)
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer)
*6
discs
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and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.
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