Sony RDR-VX530 User Manual
2-672-429-11(1) US
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-VX530
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-VX530
Serial No.______________
© 2006 Sony Corporation
For customers in Canada
If this product i s not working properly, plea se 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
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 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 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.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
within the product’s
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
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. Una uthorized
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 ima ge displayed
on your TV for an extended p eriod
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
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9 Do 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.
10 Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use 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.
13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unuse d
for long periods of time.
14 Refer 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 be en 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.
,continued
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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
+
-
RWVR
-
RW
RW
+
Functions available for DVD+RWs
Functions available for DVD-RWs
in VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs
Video
in video mode
Functions available for DVD+Rs
R
-
RVR
-
R
Video
DVD
RAM
VCD
CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD
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 DVD-RAMs
Functions available for VIDEO CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD
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
* audio tracks or
JPEG image files)
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3* audio tracks or
JPEG image 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DVD Operation
DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DVD Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
DVD Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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VCR Operation
VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Selecting the Sound During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
VCR Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
VCR Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . 91
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
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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 selection between DVD and
VCR
Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select
the media format you want to use.
Easy dubbing
Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.
VIDEODVD
* Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded.
Control your cable box or satellite
receiver – Set top box control
Connect the supplied set top box controller to have
the recorder change the channel of your cable box
or satellite receiver during a timer recording
(page 12).
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO
DVD
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CH 103!
103
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.
T
Ch23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
Title List (Original)
No.1/4
01
02
03
04
10:10 AM
Title Length Edit
Ch 23 01:29:03
Ch 66 00:31:23
Ch 95 01:59:00
Ch 97 00:58:56
>
>
>
>
Creating your own program - Playlist
Record a program 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/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
ONE-TOUCH
DUBBING
Dubbing
Playlist
Operation restrictions
Possible Simultaneous Operations
Current Operation
Playing a VHS tape
*1
Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes
Playing a DVD
*2
Recording on a DVD Yes Yes
*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.
VCR
Playback
VCR
Recording
DVD
Playback
— No No Yes
No Yes — No
*3
No —
Recording
DVD
*3
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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.
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
Ch
23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
Title List (Original)
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
10:10 AM
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
TOOLSO RETURN
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.
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Title List (Original)
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
10:10 AM
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)/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/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.
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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
T
Ch 23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
Title List (Original)
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
Options for the selected item
10:10 AM
Play
Title Erase
Chapter Erase
Protect
Title Name
A·B Erase
Divide Title
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
-
-
+
R
RVR
R
Video
Video
*1
*1 *1
*1 *1
*1
*1 *1
DVD
RAM
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.
1/4
Title
T
1/1
Chapter
C
Time
00:00:25
ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)
Audio
Repeat
Off
00:01:30
Remain
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 supplie d 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
Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function
The cable box/satellite receiver control function
can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the
recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver
via the supplied set top box controller. The
recorder controls channels on the cable box or
satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also
use the recorder’s remote control to change
channels on the cable box/satellite receiver
whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and the
recorder are turned on.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need to connect the set top box
controller and set the code number and output
channel (page 23). After setting up the cable box/
satellite receiver control, check that the recorder
can correctly control the cable box or satellite
receiver (page 25).
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)
• Set top box controller (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller
Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do
not connect the power cord until you reach
“Connecting the Power Cord” on page 20.
If you have Hookup
Cable box or satellite receiver with a
video/audio output
Cable box with an antenna output
only
Cable without cable box, or antenna
only (no cable TV)
A (page 13)
B (page 14)
C (page 15)
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 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 cable
box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function
(pages 53 and 83).
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).
Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
Wall
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
AUDIO
OUT
RL
Cable box/
satellite receiver
VIDEO
OUT
Audio/video
cord (not supplied)
ANT IN
TO TV
to antenna input
Antenna cable
(supplied)
TV
Hookups and Settings
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to LINE 1 IN
AUDIO
VCR-DVD recorder
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT
R
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VHF/UHFLINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
YL
L
B
P
R
P
R
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
Note
Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
,continued
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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 cable
box or satellite receiver is turned on.
To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to the antenna
output channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch).
Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
Wall
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
Cable box
ANT IN
TO TV
Antenna cable
(supplied)
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
SET TOP BOX
VCR-DVD recorder
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT
R
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VHF/UHFLINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
YL
L
B
P
R
P
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
IN
to VHF/UHF IN
OUT
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: Signal flow
to VHF/UHF
OUT
TV
to antenna
input
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
Hookups and Settings
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT
R
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VHF/UHFLINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
YL
L
B
P
R
P
R
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
Antenna cable
(supplied)
VHF/UHF
IN
to VHF/UHF IN
OUT
to VHF/UHF
OUT
TV
to antenna
input
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV
Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 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 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
S video cord
(not supplied)
to S VIDEO OUT
VCR-DVD recorder
INPUT
S VIDEO
TV or projector
S VIDEO OUT
INPUT
AUDIO
R L VIDEO
(red) (white) (yellow)
LINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDI O
AUDI O
to LINE OUT
(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
YL
B
R
P
R
P
OPTICAL COAXIAL
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
VHF/UHFLINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
IN
OUT
: Signal flow
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 100.
Notes
• Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE 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 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 101). 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.
Hookups and Settings
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
TV or projector
P
B
P
Y
R
(blue) (red)(green) (white) (red)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(green)
(blue)
(red)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT
R
OPTICAL COAXIAL
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
INPUT
AUDIO
LR
LINE OUT
VIDEO
Y
P
P
B
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
YL
B
P
R
P
L
R
AUDI O
VHF/UHFLINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
L
R
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT
(AUDIO L/R)
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 A or 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).
VCR-DVD recorder
AUDIO OUT
L
R
Rear (L)
(white)
(red)
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
to AUDIO OUT (L/R)
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT
R
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VHF/UHFLINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
YL
L
B
P
R
P
R
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
or
to optical
digital input
(white)
(red)
AV amplifier (receiver)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial
digital input
INPUT
L
AUDIO
R
[Speakers][Speakers]
A
B
Rear (R)
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Front (L)
Center
: Signal flow
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Front (R)
Subwoofer
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 36).
Surround 1
Surround 2
Surround 3
*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 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from your speakers.
• With a coaxial or optical di gital connection, you cannot
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.
Hookups and Settings
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.
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Step 5: Connecting the
Step 6: Preparing 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 28), be sure to connect the power
cord only after all connections are complete.
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
R
OPTICAL COAXIAL
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
to AC outlet
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. Be sure to close
the battery cover properly. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor on the
recorder.
YL
B
P
R
P
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, change the command mode number
for this recorder (page 26).
• 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.
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
buttons,
SET
CH +/–
VOL +/–
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
CH +/– Select the channel on
TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input
Number buttons and
SET
WIDE MODE Switch to or from the
your TV
your TV
source
Select the channel on a
Sony TV
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
Hookups and Settings
,continued
21
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
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
Number
buttons
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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VOL +/–
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
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup
m
Tuner and Channel Setup
m
TV Type Setup
m
Audio Connection Setup
m
Finished!
"/1
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 108).
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
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.
The setup display for clock setting appears.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look
for a time signal when you turn it off.
Hookups and Settings
Number
buttons
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Auto
Manual
6 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, then press ENTER. The day of
the week is set automatically.
• If you used antenna hookup C (page 15),
you can select “Auto.” The recorder will
automatically search for a channel that
carries a time signal when you turn off the
recorder after finishing Easy Setup.
The setup display for cable box/satellite
receiver control appears.
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23
No Disc
Easy Setup
Do you want to control
your set top box with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will
erase all timer settings.)
Ye s
No
10:10 AM
7 Select whether or not you use the cable
box/satellite receiver control, and press
ENTER.
If you want to use the cable box/satellite
receiver control (page 12), select “Yes.”
If you do not have a cable box, select “No,”
then go to step 11.
8 Press the number buttons to enter the
brand code of your cable box/satellite
receiver.
See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand
Code” (page 125).
No Disc
Easy Setup
Enter the brand code of
your set top box.
10:10 AM
If you connect the satellite receiver or cable
box to the recorder’s antenna input (page 14),
select “Ch3” or “Ch4” and press ENTER, then
go to step 13. See the instructions supplied
with your cable box to confirm the cable box’s
antenna output channel.
11
Select whether or not you have a cable
connection.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Select the way in which you will receive
channels.
Antenna
Cable
10:10 AM
If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),
select “Antenna.”
For all other connections, select “Cable.”
12
Press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Searching for receivable channels. 25
Please wait.
10:10 AM
OK Cancel
• To re-enter the code number, select
“Cancel” and return to step 7.
9 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Select input line or
Set Top Box's output channel.
Line1
Line2
Ch3
Ch4
10
Select the cable box output channel.
If you connect your cable box or satellite
receiver to the recorder’s audio/video input
(page 13), select “Line1” or “Line2” and press
ENTER, then go to step 13.
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10:10 AM
To set the channels manually, see page 99.
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup
display for selecting the picture size of the
connected TV appears.
13
Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
No Disc
Easy Setup
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
10:10 AM
“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.
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on
page 100.
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Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.
No Disc
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
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Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly
(page 25).
No Disc
Easy Setup
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
10:10 AM
Hookups and Settings
Dolby Digital
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
15
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.”
16
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
DTS signal appears.
Easy Setup
No Disc
DTS
On
Off
17
Select whether or not you want to send a
10:10 AM
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
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 108).
Note
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the
clock accurately.
Checking the cable box/satellite
receiver control setting
1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/
satellite receiver.
2 Point the recorder’s remote at the recorder
(not at the cable box/satellite receiver).
3 Press CH +/– and check that the channel
changes on the cable box/satellite receiver
window.
4 Press the number buttons and check that
the channel changes on the cable box/
satellite receiver window.
If you cannot get the recorder to control your
cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in
“Features” setup (page 105).
Check the connection and place the set top box
controller near the cable box/satellite receiver
(page 12).
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25
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, contact your cable or
satellite company to see if they can provide you
with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
To fix the set top box controller to your cable
box/satellite receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your cable box or satellite
receiver, affix it in place.
1 Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the
set top box controller.
Remove the backings on the double-sided
tape.
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is
near the remote control sensor on your cable
box/satellite receiver.
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.
COMMAND
MODE switch
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Setup
No Disc
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
3 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 AM
: Auto
: DVD 3
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4 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
DVD 1
: DVD1 No
DVD 2
DVD 3
10:10 AM
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.
Hookups and Settings
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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 53 and page 83. 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. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.
You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.
Other VCR, etc
S video cord
(not supplied)
VCR-DVD recorder
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
LR
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
LINE 2 IN
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
(MONO)
DV IN
to LINE 2 IN
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: Signal flow
Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks
You can connect a second VCR or similar device.
Other VCR, etc.
LINE OUTPUT
R
AUDIO
L
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
Hookups and Settings
VIDEO
to LINE 1 IN
AUDIO
VCR-DVD recorder
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT
R
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VHF/UHFLINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
YL
L
B
P
R
P
R
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
z Hints
• When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L
(mono) jack.
• To record from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to
(pages 56 and 86).
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD
VIDEOs to this recorder.
• 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 the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
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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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
Disc
Logo
Icon used
in this
manual
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
R
-
RVR
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 49)
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalizing)
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalization
unnecessary) (page 91)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 91)
Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalization necessary)
(page 91)
Playable only on DVD-R VR
mode compatible players
(finalization necessary)
(page 91)
DVD-
Video
mode
-
R
R DL
Usable disc versions (as of February 2006)
• 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)
• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.0
with CPRM, Ver.2.1, Ver.2.1 with CPRM)
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Video
Automatically
formatted in Video
mode
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 91)
• 2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs
• 4×-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)
discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.
*6
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