Sony RDR-VX515 User Manual

2-636-467-12(1)

Video Cassette Recorder/

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-VX515

For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-VX515

Serial No.______________

For customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for

Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

© 2005 Sony Corporation

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 cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop only.

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 VCR-DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

•Operate the recorder only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

•The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source 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, 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

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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.

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

•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 programs, 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 program 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 engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the 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 period 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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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.

	Icon	Meaning
	+RW	Functions available for DVD+RWs
	-RWVR	Functions available for DVD-RWs
		in VR (Video Recording) mode
	-RWVideo	Functions available for DVD-RWs
		in video mode
	+R	Functions available for DVD+Rs
	-R	Functions available for DVD-Rs
	DVD	Functions available for DVD
		VIDEOs
		Functions available for VIDEO CDs
	VCD	or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD
		format
		Functions available for music CDs
	CD	or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
		format
		Functions available for DATA CDs
	DATA CD	(CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3*
		audio tracks or JPEG files)
		Functions available for DATA
	DATA DVD	DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
		DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing
		MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)
		Functions available for VHS
		VIDEOs

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

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Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to Use the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DVD Operation

DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 DVD Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DVD Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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VCR Operation

VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Selecting the Sound During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 VCR Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 VCR Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . 86

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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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 programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer.

Easy dubbing

Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and VHS tape with the simple press of a button.

DVD VIDEO

* Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded.

Easy selection between DVD and VCR

Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use.

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 VIDEO

Title List (Original)

10:10 AM

1/4	No.	Title	Length	Edit
	01	CH 23	01:29:03	>
	02	CH 66	00:31:23	>
	03	CH 95	01:59:00	>
	04	CH 97	00:58:56	>

T CH 23

May/02/2005

08:00 PM

VIDEO

DVD

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Creating your own program - Playlist

Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents.

Original

Playlist

One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing

Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc.

control

dubbing

Operation restrictions

			Possible Simultaneous Operations
	Current Operation
		VCR		VCR	DVD	DVD
		Playback		Recording	Playback	Recording
	Playing a VHS tape*1	—		No	No	Yes
	Recording on a VHS tape	No		—	Yes	Yes*3
	Playing a DVD*2	No		Yes	—	No
	Recording on a DVD	Yes		Yes*3	No	—
*1	When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.
*2	When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.
*3	Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape.

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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.

SYSTEM MENU

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN TOOLS

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.

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 (unfinalized DVD-RWs (VR mode) only).

D “Dubbing”

Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and vice versa, and also dub from a DV/D8 format tape to a disc.

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.

F “Setup”

Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences.

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)

10:10 AM

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit	Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Dubbing

Disc Setting

6Setup

Title List (Original)

10:10 AM

1/4	No.	Title	Length	Edit
	01	CH 23	01:29:03	>
	02	CH 66	00:31:23	>
	03	CH 95	01:59:00	>
	04	CH 97	00:58:56	>

T CH 23

May/02/2005

08:00 PM

Sub-menu

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

Title List (Original)

10:10 AM

1/4	No.	Title	Length	Edit
	01	CH 23	01:29:03	>
			Play
	02	CH 66	00:31:23	>
			Title Erase
	03	CH 95	01:59:00	>
			Chapter Erase
	04	CH 97	00:58:56	>
			Protect

T CH 23	Title Name
May/02/2005	A·B Erase
08:00 PM	Divide Title

Options for the selected item

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TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. 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 TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

T Title	1/4
C Chapter	1/1
Time	00:00:25
Audio	ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)
Repeat	Off
Remain	00:01:30

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	*1
-RWVideo	*1
+R	*1	*1
-R	*1	*1

DVD

VCD

CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

*2

*1 Unfinalized disc only

*2 With a disc inserted

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•The TOOLS menu may not appear during DVD recording.

•The System Menu does not appear when recording on a DVD, or dubbing from VHS tape to a DVD.

•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 with the components to be connected.

•You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

•Be sure to disconnect the power cord 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)

•Antenna cable (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the

Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 19.

If you have	Hookup
Cable box or satellite receiver with a	A (page 13)
video/audio output
Cable box with an antenna output	B (page 14)
only
Cable without cable box, or antenna	C (page 14)
only (no cable TV)

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Notes

•If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

•If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

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A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.

To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

Wall

Cable box/satellite receiver

AUDIO		VIDEO
OUT		OUT S VIDEO	ANT IN
R	L
			TO TV

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Settings and Hookups

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE 1 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT	S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VHF/UHF
	VIDEO OUT
		VIDEO	VIDEO
L	Y		IN
R	PB		L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	PR		R
			OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL		AUDIO	AUDIO

: Signal flow

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B: Cable box with an antenna output only

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.

To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).

Wall

Cable box

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

VHF/UHF

IN

AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT	S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN	LINE OUT VHF/UHF
	VIDEO OUT
		VIDEO	VIDEO
L	Y		IN
R	PB		L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	PR		R
			OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL		AUDIO	AUDIO

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

: Signal flow

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)

Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.

With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

Wall

VCR-DVD recorder

				VHF/UHF
AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT	S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN	LINE OUT VHF/UHF	IN
	VIDEO OUT
		VIDEO	VIDEO
L	Y		IN
R	PB		L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	PR		R
			OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL		AUDIO	AUDIO

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

: Signal flow

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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) 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 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

INPUT INPUT

TV or projector

		AUDIO
S VIDEO	R	L	VIDEO
	(red)	(white)	(yellow)

Settings and Hookups

S video cord	S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN	LINE OUT			Audio/video cord
(not supplied)	VIDEO	VIDEO		(yellow)	(supplied)
		L
				(white)
		R
to S VIDEO OUT	AUDIO	AUDIO		(red)
VCR-DVD recorder				to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
		AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT	S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VHF/UHF
			VIDEO OUT
				VIDEO VIDEO
		L	Y	IN
		R	PB	L
		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
			PR	R
				OUT
		OPTICAL COAXIAL		AUDIO AUDIO

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 95.

Notes

•Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV 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 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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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 and high quality images.

If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 96). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.

When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN INPUT

TV or projector

Y	PB	PR	L AUDIO R
(green)	(blue)	(red)	(white)	(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(green)

Y

(blue)

PB

(red)

PR

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

	(white)
	L
	(red)
	R
AUDIO	to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT	S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN	LINE OUT VHF/UHF
	VIDEO OUT
		VIDEO	VIDEO
L	Y		IN
R	PB		L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	PR		R
			OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL		AUDIO	AUDIO

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hint

Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.

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 Aor B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

AUDIO OUT		Audio cord					A
	(white)				(white)	INPUT
		(not supplied)
L						L
						AUDIO
R						R
	(red)				(red)
						AV amplifier (receiver)
VCR-DVD recorder	to AUDIO OUT (L/R)
		COMPONENT	S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT	VHF/UHF
	OUT VIDEO OUT
			VIDEO VIDEO
	L	Y		IN
	R	PB	L
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
		PR	R
	OPTICAL COAXIAL		AUDIO AUDIO	OUT
	to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
OPTICAL COAXIAL
			or
				Coaxial digital cord
				(not supplied)
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
[Speakers]	to optical			to coaxial		[Speakers]	B
	digital input			digital input
Rear (L)						Rear (R)
Front (L)						Front (R)
	AV amplifier (receiver)
Center	with a decoder					Subwoofer

: Signal flow

Settings and Hookups

,continued 17

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 from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 33).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Virtual speaker

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (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 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

z Hints

•For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

•During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals.

Notes

•During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO.

•After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup” in Easy Setup (page 22). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

•With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

•The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more.

•When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO.

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Step 5: Connecting the

Power Cord

Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, 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 26), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.

AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT	S VID
	VIDEO OUT
L	Y
R	PB
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	PR
OPTICAL COAXIAL

Step 6: Preparing the

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.

Settings and Hookups

to AC outlet

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24).

• 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 recorder 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.

If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.

Notes

•Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.

•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.

	TV/DVD·VIDEO
	switch
	"/1
Number	CH +/–
buttons,	VOL +/–
SET
	TV/VIDEO

WIDE MODE

1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

2 Hold down "/1.

3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using the number buttons.

4 Release "/1.

When the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

Press	To
"/1	Turn your TV on or off

	VOL +/–	Adjust the volume of
		your TV
	CH +/–	Select the channel on
		your TV
	TV/VIDEO	Switch your TV’s input
		source
	Number buttons and	Select the channel on a
	SET	Sony TV
	WIDE MODE	Switch to or from the
		wide mode of a Sony
		wide-screen 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)
Akai	04
AOC	04
Centurion	12
Coronado	03
Curtis-Mathes	12, 14
Daewoo	04, 22
Daytron	03, 12
Fisher	11
General Electric	04, 06, 10
Hitachi	02, 03, 04
J.C.Penney	04, 10, 12
JVC	09
KMC	03
LG/Gold Star	03, 04, 17
Magnavox	03, 04, 08, 12, 21
Marantz	04, 13
MGA/Mitsubishi	04, 12, 13, 17
NEC	04, 12
Panasonic	06, 19
Philco	02, 03, 04, 08
Philips	08, 21
Pioneer	06, 16

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Manufacturer	Code number
Portland	03
Proscan	10
Quasar	06, 18
Radio Shack	05, 10, 14
RCA	04, 10
Sampo	12
Samsung	03, 04, 12, 20
Sanyo	11, 14
Scott	12
Sears	07, 10, 11
Sharp	03, 05, 18
Sylvania	08, 12
Teknika	03, 08, 14
Toshiba	07, 18
Wards	03, 04, 12
Yorx	12
Zenith	14, 15

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

Number
buttons	VOL +/–

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

Manufacturer	Code number
Sony	78, 79, 80, 91
Denon	84, 85, 86
Kenwood	92, 93
Onkyo	81, 82, 83
Pioneer	99
Sansui	87
Technics	97, 98
Yamaha	94, 95, 96

Settings and Hookups

1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO.

2 Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons.

3 Release "/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume.

If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

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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

Clock Setup

m

Tuner and Channel Setup

m

TV Type Setup

m

Audio Connection Setup

m

Finished!

"/1

M/m/</,,

ENTER

O RETURN

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

“Initial setting 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 102).

4 Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

No Disc Easy Setup

Select the screen language.

English

Français

Español

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

No Disc Easy Setup

Select a method for setting the clock. If you select "Auto", this recorder will look

for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto

Manual

6 Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup.

•If broadcasters in your area are not sending time signals, select “Manual,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the same way. The day of the week is set automatically.

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7 Select whether or not you have a cable connection.

No Disc Easy Setup

Select the way in which you will receive channels.

Antenna

Cable

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select “Antenna.”

For all other connections, select “Cable.”

8 Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them.

No Disc Easy Setup

Searching for receivable channels. 25

Please wait.

To set the channels manually, see page 94. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears.

9 Select the setting that matches your TV type.

No Disc Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

	“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
	Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
	on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
	“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
	Automatically displays “wide screen”
	pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
	sections that do not fit.
					Hookups
	“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
	with a wide screen mode.
	For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on				and
	page 95.
	10 Press ENTER.				Settings
	The setup display for selecting the type of
	Dolby Digital signal appears.
		No Disc Easy Setup	10:10 AM

Dolby Digital

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

11 Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you want to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

12 Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of DTS signal appears.

No Disc Easy Setup

10:10 AM

DTS

On

Off

13 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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14 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

No Disc Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 102).

Note

To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.

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.

The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

SYSTEM MENU

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

COMMAND

MODE switch

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

No Disc Setup	10:10 AM
Title List	Tuner Preset
Timer	Clock Set
Edit	Video
	Audio
Dubbing	Features
Disc Setting	Options
Setup	Easy Setup

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

No Disc	Options		10:10 AM
Title List		Language
Timer		Parental
Edit		Front Display	: Auto
		Command Mode	: DVD 3
Dubbing		Factory Setting
Disc Setting
Setup

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4 Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.

	No Disc	Options		10:10 AM
	Title List		Language
	Timer		Parental
	Edit		Front Display	: Auto
				DVD 1
			Command Mode	: DVD1 No
	Dubbing			DVD 2
			Factory Setting	DVD 3
	Disc Setting
	Setup

5 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,” “DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Note

If the command mode does not match, the recorder’s command mode appears on the front panel display when you operate the remote. Set the remote’s command mode to one that matches the recorder’s.

Settings and Hookups

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Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 50 and page 78. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect other VCR or similar 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.

OUTPUT

S VIDEO	VIDEO	AUDIO
	L	R

S video cord

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

(not supplied)

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO VIDEO	L AUDIO R	DV IN
	(MONO)

to LINE 2 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Notes

•You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this DVD recorder.

•Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S video cord.

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Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a second VCR or similar device.

Other VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

R

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

AUDIO

L

VIDEO

VCR-DVD recorder

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT	S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN	LINE OUT VHF/UHF
	VIDEO OUT
		VIDEO	VIDEO
L	Y		IN
R	PB		L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	PR		R
			OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL		AUDIO	AUDIO

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L (MONO) jack.

Notes

•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.

•Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

•If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

VCR-DVD recorder VCR 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

•If the recorder’s power cord is disconnected, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

•Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

Settings and Hookups

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Disc Type			Disc					Icon used	Formatting	Compatibility with other
								in this
			Logo						(new discs)	DVD players (finalizing)
								manual
DVD+RW									Automatically	Playable on DVD+RW
								+RW		compatible players
									formatted
										(automatically finalized)
		VR							Format in VR mode*2	Playable only on VR mode
								-RWVR		compatible players (finalization
		mode							(page 66)
										unnecessary) (page 86)
DVD-
RW		Video							Format in Video	Playable on most DVD players
										(finalization necessary)
		mode						-RWVideo	mode*2 (page 66)
										(page 86)
DVD+R
									Automatically	Playable on DVD+R compatible
								+R		players (finalization necessary)
									formatted
										(page 86)
DVD+R DL
DVD-R									Automatically	Playable on most DVD players
								-R		(finalization necessary)
									formatted
										(page 86)

Usable disc versions (as of May 2005)

•4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

•2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM*1)

•4×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2 with CPRM)

•8×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

•8×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

•2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.

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	Recording Features			Editing Features
											Quick
	Rewrite	Auto	Manual	Change	Erase	A-B	Divide	Playlist
				Title	Title/						Guide
		(page 48)	(page 59)			(page 57)	(page 58)
	(page 66)			Name	Chapter			(page 61)
		Chapter	Chapter			Erase	Title
				(page 60)	(page 56)						Disc to
	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes*3/No	No	Yes	No			Types
	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes/Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes*3/No	No	No	No
	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes*4/No	No	No	No
	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes*4/No	No	No	No

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)

•DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible

•8 cm discs

•DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

•DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)

•DVD-Rs with CPRM*1

*1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.

*2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD” in “Features” setup (page 100).

*3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title.

*4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

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12 cm/8 cm Discs

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVD-R

Operation

VR mode

Video mode

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

Playback

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

Yes

Recording

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

—

Yes

No

Playable Discs

Icon Used

Disc Type Disc Logo in This Characteristics

Manual

DVD VIDEO										DVD	Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
											rented
VIDEO CD										VCD	VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD
											format (with PBC function)
CD										CD	Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
											format that can be purchased
DATA CD											CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar
										DATA CD	device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format
											that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2
DATA DVD				—						DATA DVD	DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in
											MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF
8 cm DVD+RW/											8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs
				—						—	recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images
DVD-RW/DVD-R											recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be
											played.)

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.

* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

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