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Sony RDR-VX560 Operating Instructions Manual

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RDR-VX560
© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-296-705-12(1)
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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder RDR-VX560 © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-296-705-12(1) Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...

  • Page 2: Warning

    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-VX560 Serial No._____________...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Dvd

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ............2 Precautions .
  • Page 6 VCR Operation VCR Playback ......... . . 68 Playing a VHS Tape .
  • Page 7 Additional Information ........107 Troubleshooting ........... . 107 Notes About This Recorder .

  • Page 8: What Is A Video Cassette Recorder/Dvd Recorder

    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.

  • Page 9: Title List

    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. Title List (Original) LINE 1 May/02/2008 08:00 PM Creating your own program – Playlist Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add...

  • Page 10: How To Use The On-Screen Menus

    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 O 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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Hookups And Settings

    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.
  • Page 13 Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord. 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.
  • Page 14 z Hint You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. In this case, select “Line2” for “Connections” of “Set Top Box Control” in the “Features” setup (page 103). Notes • Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. •...

  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting To Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 16 or 17. TV or projector VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow When playing “wide screen”...
  • Page 16 If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. If your TV accepts progressive 1080p format signals, you must use this connection.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connecting To Your Av Amplifier (Receiver)

    Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder [Speakers]...
  • Page 19 A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in “Surround” of the “Audio” setup (page 101). Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3...

  • Page 20: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    SET TOP CONTROL AUDIO Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22). • Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur.

  • Page 21: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Philips Pioneer Portland Proscan Quasar Radio Shack Switch your TV’s input source Select the broadcast on a Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog Code number 01 (default) 12, 14 04, 22 03, 12 04, 06, 10 02, 03, 04...
  • Page 22 If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed “Step 7: Easy Setup.”...

  • Page 23: Step 7: Easy Setup

    Set the command mode for the remote so it matches the command mode for the recorder you set above. Follow the steps below to set the command mode on the remote. A Hold down ENTER. B While holding down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the number buttons.
  • Page 24 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. “Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup.” appears. • If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup”...
  • Page 25 Press ENTER. Easy Setup No Disc Easy Setup is finished. Finish 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).
  • Page 26 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver.

  • Page 27: Connecting Another Vcr Or Similar Device

    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. Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and 80).
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 30: Quick Guide To Disc Types

    Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Disc Type Logo DVD+RW mode DVD- Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL mode DVD- Video mode Usable disc versions (as of December 2007) • 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM •...
  • Page 31 Recording Features Editing Features Change Auto Rewrite Title Chapter (page 64) Name (page 50) (page 61) CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features”...

  • Page 32: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RAM VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks. MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
  • Page 33 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 34: Dvd/Usb Playback

    DVD/USB Playback Playing Discs - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU MENU Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

  • Page 35: Playback Options

    Playback Options Z OPEN/CLOSE Number buttons O RETURN REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV Button Operation OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray. AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. - RW SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 36 Button (fast reverse/fast forward) (slow) X PAUSE To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY. z Hints • You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). •...
  • Page 37 Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only) You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback. z Hint To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of “Audio”...

  • Page 38: Playing A Title From The Title List

    One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections only) Press H PLAY. With one touch of the H PLAY button, your TV automatically turns on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically. Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the “Features” setup (page 104) to use this function.

  • Page 39: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track, Etc

    Select the title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist.

  • Page 40: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Press ENTER. The recorder starts playback from the selected point. To turn off the display, press OPTIONS. Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point. •...

  • Page 41: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files On The Disc

    Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 37). Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

  • Page 42: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the “Music” display appears. Go to step 4. Select “Music,” and press ENTER. The “Music” display appears. Select an album, and press ENTER. Music MP3_001 Prev Directory 01-Track1.mp3 02-Track2.mp3 03-Track3.mp3 04-Track4.mp3...
  • Page 43 : Rotates the image (page 43). : Zooms the image (page 43). Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons. To play the slide show Press </, to select “ ENTER. The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears. “ ”: Slow “ ”: Normal “...
  • Page 44 About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD- Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format.

  • Page 45: Playing From A Connected Usb Device

    Playing From a Connected USB Device You can play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files stored in a USB device connected to the USB jack. Also movie files in the connected HDD camcorder can be played. About USB connection and available USB devices, see page 89.
  • Page 46 z Hints • The recorder can play movie files that are recorded with an HDD camcorder and have the extension “.MPG.” • You cannot play movie files recorded with a digital still camera. Notes • The recorder may not be able to play some JPEG image files, MP3 audio tracks or movie files that have been edited on a PC.

  • Page 47: Dvd Recording

    DVD Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This recorder can record on various disc types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 30). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 40). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 58).

  • Page 48: Unrecordable Pictures

    – Recording on a disc that has already been edited – Recording only a still picture or just sound • Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording.

  • Page 49: Dvd Recording From Connected Equipment Without The Timer

    DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer - RW - RW Video You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you set “Auto Finalize”...

  • Page 50: Recording Time

    To watch a VHS tape while recording Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. z Hint You can turn off the TV during recording. Notes • Recording may not start immediately after pressed. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording or recording pause.

  • Page 51: Dvd Timer Recording From Connected Equipment

    DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment - RW - RW Video You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours.
  • Page 52 E “Ch”: Selects the channel or input source. • When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the input, LINE1 or LINE2. Select the channel on the connected cable box/satellite receiver’s side before the timer recording starts.

  • Page 53: Changing Or Canceling Dvd Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) - RW - RW Video You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. Select “Timer List,”...

  • Page 54: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) - RW - RW Video You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner).
  • Page 55 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. The display changes on the TV screen as follows: For details about the recording mode, see page 47. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Features,”...

  • Page 56: Recording From Another Vcr Or Similar Device

    Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device - RW - RW Video You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27. To record from the equipment that has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack), use the DV IN jack on the front panel.

  • Page 57: Dvd Editing

    DVD Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the “Disc Information” display (page 64), and select the option available for your disc. Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

  • Page 58: Editing A Title

    z Hints • You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly. • You can rename or erase a Playlist title (page 64). Notes • You cannot protect Playlist titles. •...
  • Page 59 Select an option, and press ENTER. You can select from the following: “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect”...
  • Page 60 Select a title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER. The display for setting point A and B appears. “Start” is selected. A-B Erase 00:00:07 Title No.01 May/02/2008 08:00 PM Press ENTER at the start point of the section to be erased (point A).

  • Page 61: Changing The Name Of A Title

    Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title. You can use H PLAY, . PREV/> NEXT, and X PAUSE to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press ENTER.

  • Page 62: Creating A Playlist

    Select the character you want to enter using M/m/</,, and press ENTER. The selected character appears in the input row. You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed. • To change the cursor position, select the input row using M, and press </,. •...
  • Page 63 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. Edit Title List Create Playlist Edit Playlist Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER. The display for creating a Playlist appears. “Start” is selected. Create Playlist Scene No.01 Start 00:00:00 00:00:07 Playlist No.

  • Page 64: Formatting/Renaming/Protecting A Disc

    Renaming and erasing a Playlist title Press TITLE LIST. Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Playlist” Title List. Playlist No. Title 01 LINE 1 02 LINE 1 LINE 1 May/02/2008 03:25 PM Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. Select an option, and press ENTER.
  • Page 65 B “Disc Protect” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only): Protects all titles on the disc when “Protected” is selected. To cancel the protection, select “Not Protected.” C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all contents of the disc, including protected titles, and makes a blank disc (except DVD-Rs).

  • Page 66: Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment)

    Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) - RW - RW Video Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. Note that you cannot further record or edit on a finalized disc. When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be...
  • Page 67 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation again. Disc will be finalized. Do you want to continue ? Cancel Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The recorder starts finalizing the disc. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. To unfinalize a DVD-RW If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting...

  • Page 68: Vcr Playback

    VCR Playback Playing a VHS Tape Z OPEN/ CLOSE DISPLAY CLEAR Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape. Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press H PLAY. The front panel display shows the playing time.
  • Page 69 Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Press TRACKING +/–. The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the distortion disappears.

  • Page 70: Playback Options

    Playback Options REPLAY/ Button Operation • Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode. (fast reverse/fast When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture. forward) • Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback. When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until you release the button.

  • Page 71: Searching Using Various Functions

    Searching Using Various Functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. Note During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions.

  • Page 72: Displaying The Playing Time And Play Information

    Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information You can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc., on the TV screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The information display appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Tape and disc information/date and time Tape information only...

  • Page 73: Selecting The Sound During Playback

    Selecting the Sound During Playback Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback. To listen to On-screen display Stereo Hi-Fi Left channel Left Right channel Right Monaural sound on the Mono normal audio track How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture.

  • Page 74: Vcr Recording

    VCR Recording Before Recording Before you start recording… • This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS format. • Check that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 72). • Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner such as a cable box or satellite receiver (page 12).

  • Page 75: Vcr Recording From Connected Equipment Without The Timer

    VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. DISPLAY z REC Turn on the recorder and the connected cable box/satellite receiver. Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 76: Input Source

    “c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display. When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording and turns off. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 77: Vcr Timer Recording From Connected Equipment

    VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 80).
  • Page 78 • If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a tape with its safety tab in place is inserted. • If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 79). Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

  • Page 79: Changing Or Canceling Vcr Timer Settings (Timer List)

    Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN Press SYSTEM MENU. The System Menu appears. Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER. Timer List No.

  • Page 80: Recording From Connected Equipment With A Timer (Synchro Rec)

    • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner).
  • Page 81 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER. Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the program you want to record, and turn it off. Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNC-REC indicator lights up in the front panel display and the recorder stands by for Synchro-Rec.

  • Page 82: Recording From Another Vcr Or Similar Device

    Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27. z REC Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input source (LINE1 or LINE2) according to the connection you made.

  • Page 83: Dubbing (Tape Y Dvd)

    Dubbing (TAPE DVD) Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into titles as they are dubbed to a disc.

  • Page 84: Dubbing From A Dvd To A Vhs Tape

    Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER. Dubbing Title List Simple Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing Timer USB Dubbing Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. Dubbing starts. z Hints •...
  • Page 85 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title. Start playing the DVD, and then press x STOP or X PAUSE at the point where you want to start dubbing. To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle, press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback (see page 35).

  • Page 86: Dv/D8 Dubbing (Dv/D8 T Dvd)

    DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) Before DV/D8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device”...

  • Page 87: Dubbing From A Dv/D8 Format Tape To A Dvd

    Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD - RW - RW Video You can simply record the entire contents of a DV/ D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for the whole process. You can also select the scenes on the tape using the on- screen display.
  • Page 88 Dubbing selected scenes You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select scenes using the on- screen display. Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Dubbing From a DV/ D8 Format Tape to a DVD” (page 87). Select “Dubbing”...

  • Page 89: Usb Dubbing (Usb T Dvd)

    HDD camcorder to a DVD (page 91). • Copying JPEG image files to a DVD (page 93). ◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008) The following Sony devices can be connected to this recorder: DVD camcorder: DCR-DVD108 HDD camcorder: DCR-SR42...

  • Page 90: Dubbing From A Dvd Camcorder (Dvd Backup)

    Dubbing From a DVD Camcorder (DVD Backup) - RW - RW Video You can dub all the contents of a DVD in the DVD camcorder to another DVD as a backup copy. Be sure to finalize a source DVD before dubbing. ◆Usable discs for backup DVDs Use a new or blank DVD of the same type as the source DVD.

  • Page 91: Dubbing From A Hdd Camcorder (Program Dubbing)

    Select “USB Dubbing,” and press ENTER. USB Dubbing No Disc Title List DVD Backup HDD-Cam Program Dubbing Timer Photo Copy Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select “DVD Backup,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The disc tray opens.
  • Page 92 ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Place a recordable disc on the disc tray. About inserting discs, see page 49 for details. Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Press INPUT repeatedly to select “USB.” Connect your HDD camcorder and set it to USB connecting mode.

  • Page 93: Copying Jpeg Image Files From A Connected Digital Still Camera

    z Hints • You can also start dubbing from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Dubbing,” and select “USB Dubbing.” Select “HDD-Cam Program Dubbing” and follow steps from 7 above. • The recorder can dub movie files that are recorded with an HDD camcorder and have the extension “.MPG.”...
  • Page 94 ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. Place a recordable disc on the disc tray. About inserting discs, see page 49 for details. Press INPUT repeatedly to select “USB.” Connect the USB device to the jack on the recorder. Check that the USB indicator lights up on the front panel display.
  • Page 95 Select “Photo Copy,” and press ENTER. Photo Copy Title List Copy All Albums Copy Album Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup If you copy all the albums, select “Copy All Albums” and go to step 8. Select “Copy Album,” and press ENTER. The album list appears.

  • Page 96: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The setup displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions...

  • Page 97: Clock Setting (Clock Set)

    Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected. Create the password Title List Timer Create the password. Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup Select an option, and press ENTER. The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.

  • Page 98: Video Settings (Video)

    Video Settings (Video) The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 99 Black Level Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). This setting is not effective when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Raises the standard black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark.

  • Page 100: Audio Settings (Audio)

    Audio Settings (Audio) The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode. Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Audio,” and press ENTER. The “Audio” setup appears with the following options.
  • Page 101 Downmix (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks”...

  • Page 102: Recording, Vcr, Set Top Box, Control For Hdmi Settings (Features)

    DV/D8 Audio Input Stereo 1 Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. Stereo 2 Records additional audio only. Records both original and additional sounds. Note Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your DV camcorder.
  • Page 103 Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only) Selects the recording format for an unused DVD- RW, when first inserted. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode. Auto Finalize Automatically finalizes a DVD-R (Video mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R after recording, allowing immediate playback on other DVD equipment (page 67).

  • Page 104: Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

    ◆ Ch. Digit lock Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for your cable box or satellite receiver. Select this when your cable box or satellite receiver only accepts a three or more digit channel number. Normally select this. Lock to Select this only when your cable 2 digits...
  • Page 105 Parental (DVD VIDEOs only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and press ENTER.

  • Page 106: Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder)

    DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 22.

  • Page 107: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

  • Page 108: Dvd Playback

    The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted. , If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality.
  • Page 109 Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is reading disc information, playback operations will not work.
  • Page 110 , Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/– button. , The video heads are dirty (see page 113). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged).

  • Page 111: Vcr Timer Recording

    Others The recorder does not operate properly. , Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY DVD” appears in the front panel display. , When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 112: Notes About This Recorder

    “Cannot record because of high temperature.” appears on the TV screen. , Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the AC power cord.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    When the video heads are dirty, the picture is distorted or the tape cannot be played. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged).
  • Page 114 Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms...

  • Page 115: About I.link

    About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 116: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names. A Z (open/close) button (34, 49) B "/1 (on/standby) switch (23) C Disc tray (34, 49) D ONE-TOUCH DUBBING...
  • Page 117 Remote For DVD functions A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 87) B DVD button (34, 49) C Number buttons* (21, 35) SET button (91, 93, 104) D ANGLE button (35) E TOP MENU button (34) MENU button (34) F DISPLAY button (40) G M/m/</,/ENTER button (23) H O RETURN button (23) I .
  • Page 118 For VCR functions A Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (68) B Number buttons* C SYSTEM MENU button (10) D DISPLAY button (72) E O RETURN button (23) F . PREV (previous)/> NEXT H CLEAR button (68) I X PAUSE button (70, 75) J z REC (record) button (75) K ?/1 (on/standby) switch (23) L VIDEO button (68, 75)
  • Page 119 Front panel display A DVD playing/recording status B DUB (DVD T VIDEO) indicator (83) DUB (DVD t VIDEO) indicator (84) C Disc type/recording format D SYNC-REC indicator (54, 80) E HDMI indicator (16) F VIDEO playing/recording status G Tape indicator Rear panel A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18) B HDMI OUT jack (16)

  • Page 120: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    DVD Audio/Subtitle Language When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated as follows. See page 104 to change the audio track or subtitle. Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish German English Spanish...

  • Page 121: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code

    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code When you want to use the set top box control function, find the brand code number of your cable box/satellite receiver from the list and enter it in step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23). If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.
  • Page 122 Cable box brand Garrard Gateway GC Electronics Gemini General Instrument Gibraltar Global GoldStar Goodmind Gradiente Hamlin Healthway Interactive Hitachi Houston Tracker Hwalin Hytek IEEC Interbuy IPC Guest Services Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Kuang Yu Leon Linsay Macom Code number Cable box brand 0153 Maestro 0764...
  • Page 123 0040, 0015, 0011, 0035 Signature 0011 SkyCable 0112 Skygiant 1091 SL Marx 0040 Cable box brand Code number Sony 1006 Spectradyne 0769, 0058 Spectravision 0058 Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144 Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155 Starcom 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,...
  • Page 124 Cable box brand Tusa TV COMM TV Guide TV86 Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal US Electronics Verizon Videoway VideoWorks Vidtech Viewmaster Viewstar Vision Visionetics Vortex View WaveMaster Wiso Zenith Zentek Code number Satellite receiver brand 0015 AlphaStar 0035, 0019 Atlantic Telephone 1476 Bell ExpressVu...
  • Page 125 Primestar 0361, 0627, 0869 Proscan 0392, 0566 1367 RadioShack 0869 0566, 0392, 0143, 0855 Samsung 1109, 1276 0856, 0099, 1856 Sony 0639, 1639 Star Choice 0869 Star Trak 0869, 0772 Thomson 0566, 0392 Tivo 1142, 1442 Toshiba 0790, 0749, 1749, 1285...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 16:9 24 4:3 Letter Box 24 4:3 Pan Scan 24 “A-B Erase” 59 ADVANCE 35 ANGLE 35 AUDIO 35 “Audio” 104 “Audio (HDMI)” 101 Audio cords 18 “Audio DRC” 101 Audio settings 100 Auto Finalize 67 “Auto Play”...
  • Page 127 MENU 34 Menu Top menu 34 “Mode for SET button” 104 MP3 audio tracks 41 NEXT 35 Number buttons 21 ONE-TOUCH DUBBING On-screen display OPTIONS menu 11 Setup Display 96 Sub-menu 11 System Menu 10 OPTIONS 11 Options settings 104 Original 39 ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 39 “OSD”...
  • Page 128 Índice Este manual muestra la configuración básica y el funcionamiento de la videograbadora-grabadora de DVD. Para obtener más información, consulte el manual de instrucciones en inglés. Conexiones y ajustes ........3 Conexión de la grabadora .

  • Page 129: Conexiones Y Ajustes

    Conexiones y ajustes Conexión de la grabadora Siga los pasos del 1 al 6 para conectar y realizar los ajustes de la grabadora. Notas • Enchufe los cables firmemente para prevenir perturbaciones no deseadas. • Consulte las instrucciones suministradas con los componentes que va a conectar.
  • Page 130 Conexión del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite y del controlador del decodificador Conecte las tomas LINE 1 IN mediante un cable de audio/video. Con esta conexión, puede grabar cualquier canal del decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite. Asegúrese de que el receptor vía satélite o decodificador de cable está encendido. Para grabar programas por cable o vía satélite, debe hacer coincidir la fuente de entrada de la grabadora (LINE1) con la toma de entrada que está...
  • Page 131 Utilización de un cable de video S para disfrutar de una calidad de imagen superior Conecte la toma LINE 1 IN S VIDEO mediante un cable de video S (no suministrado) en lugar de la clavija amarilla (video) del cable de audio/video. Deje las clavijas de audio conectadas a las tomas AUDIO L/R.

  • Page 132: Paso 3: Conexión Al Televisor

    Paso 3: Conexión al televisor Conecte el cable de audio/video suministrado a las tomas LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) de la grabadora. Si su televisor tiene una toma HDMI, o tomas de entrada de video componente, consulte la página 7 o 8. Videograbadora-grabadora de DVD Nota No conecte las tomas de salida de audio del televisor a las tomas LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) a la vez.
  • Page 133 Si el televisor dispone de una toma de entrada de HDMI Conecte la toma de salida HDMI* OUT mediante un cable Sony HDMI certificado (no suministrado). Disfrutará de imágenes y sonido de alta calidad. Si su televisor acepta señales progresivas de 1080p, debe usar esta conexión.
  • Page 134 Si el televisor tiene tomas de entrada de video componente Conecte las tomas COMPONENT VIDEO OUT mediante un cable de video componente (no suministrado) o tres cables de video (no suministrados) del mismo tipo y longitud. Disfrutará de una fiel reproducción del color y de imágenes de alta calidad.

  • Page 135: Paso 4: Conexión Del Cable De Alimentación

    Paso 4: Conexión del cable de alimentación Enchufe los cables de alimentación de la grabadora y del televisor a una toma de ca. A continuación, debe esperar unos instantes antes de utilizar la grabadora. Podrá utilizarla sólo después de que la pantalla del panel frontal se ilumine y la grabadora pase al modo de espera.

  • Page 136: Paso 6: Configuración Fácil

    Paso 6: Configuración fácil Siga los pasos que se indican a continuación para realizar el mínimo número de ajustes básicos necesarios para utilizar la grabadora. Los ajustes se realizan en el orden siguiente. Ajuste del idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla Ajuste del control del decodificador de cable/receptor sat Ajuste del reloj Ajuste del tipo de televisor...
  • Page 137 Presione los botones numéricos para introducir el código de marca del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Consulte “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code” en el manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 121). Configuración fácil No Disc Introduzca el código de marca del decodificador.
  • Page 138 Nota Para grabar programas de televisión utilizando el temporizador, deberá ajustar el reloj con exactitud. Comprobar el ajuste de control del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite Encienda la grabadora y el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Oriente el mando a distancia de la grabadora hacia ésta (no hacia el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite).

  • Page 139: Reproducción De Dvd

    Reproducción de DVD Reproducción de discos - RW - RW Video Z OPEN/ CLOSE TOP MENU MENU Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de DVD. Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE y coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos. La cara de reproducción debe mirar hacia abajo Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la bandeja de discos.

  • Page 140: Opciones De Reproducción

    Opciones de reproducción REPLAY/ Botón OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REPLAY/ ADVANCE Z OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE ADVANCE . PREV Operación Detiene la reproducción y abre la bandeja de discos. Selecciona una de las pistas de audio grabadas en el disco cuando se presiona varias veces. : selecciona el sonido principal o - RW secundario.
  • Page 141 Botón Operación . PREV/ • Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/ > NEXT pista actual o siguiente e inicia la reproducción cuando se presiona durante la reproducción. • Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/ pista anterior si se presiona .PREV en los 3 segundos posteriores al inicio de un título/capítulo/ escena/pista.

  • Page 142: Reproducción De Un Título De La Lista Títulos

    Reproducción de un título de la Lista títulos - RW - RW Video El menú Lista títulos muestra los títulos de los programas del disco. TOP MENU MENU TITLE LIST Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de DVD. Coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos. Presione TITLE LIST.

  • Page 143: Grabación De Dvd

    Grabación de DVD Antes de grabar Antes de empezar la grabación… Compruebe que la grabadora está conectada a un sintonizador como, por ejemplo, un decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite (página 3). Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del sintonizador.

  • Page 144: Grabación De Dvd Desde Un Equipo Conectado Que No Tiene Temporizador

    Imágenes que no pueden grabarse En esta grabadora no pueden grabarse imágenes con protección contra copias. La grabación se detiene cuando se detecta una señal de protección contra copias. Señales de Discos grabables control de copias Copy-Free Copy-Once - RW Copy-Never Ninguna No se puede grabar en discos DVD disponibles...
  • Page 145 Presione CH +/– o INPUT varias veces para seleccionar el canal o la fuente de entrada que desee grabar. • Cuando utilice el control de decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione el canal presionando CH +/– en el mando a distancia de esta grabadora.

  • Page 146: Grabación Con Temporizador De Dvd Desde Un Equipo Conectado

    Grabación con temporizador de DVD desde un equipo conectado - RW - RW Video Puede ajustar el temporizador para un total de 12 programas utilizando la grabación de DVD con temporizador y la grabación de videograbadora con temporizador con un máximo de un mes de anticipación.
  • Page 147 F “Modo”: selecciona el modo de grabación (página 17). Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo grab. (página 21), seleccione “AUTO”. Si se equivoca, seleccione el elemento y cambie el ajuste. Presione ENTER. Aparecerá el menú Lista de temporizador. Se ilumina el indicador c en la pantalla del panel frontal, y la grabadora está...

  • Page 148: Reproducción De La Videograbadora

    Reproducción de la videograbadora Reproducción de una cinta Z OPEN/ CLOSE DISPLAY CLEAR Presione VIDEO para utilizar la videograbadora. Inserte una cinta. La reproducción comienza automáticamente si inserta una cinta a la que se le ha quitado la lengüeta de protección. Presione H PLAY.

  • Page 149: Opciones De Reproducción

    Opciones de reproducción REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV Botón Operación • Avanza o retrocede rápidamente si se presiona durante el modo de detención. (retroceso Si mantiene presionado el botón durante el avance o retroceso rápido, podrá ver la rápido/avance imagen. rápido) •...

  • Page 150: Grabación De La Videograbadora

    Grabación de la videograbadora Antes de grabar Antes de empezar la grabación… Compruebe que la grabadora está conectada a un sintonizador como, por ejemplo, un decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite (página 3). Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del sintonizador.

  • Page 151: Temporizador

    Grabación de la videograbadora desde un equipo conectado que no tiene temporizador Es posible grabar programas de televisión en la grabadora a través del decodificador de cable/ receptor vía satélite conectado. z REC Encienda la grabadora y el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite. Presione VIDEO para utilizar la videograbadora.

  • Page 152: Grabación Con Temporizador De Videograbadora Desde Un Equipo Conectado

    Grabación mediante la función Quick Timer (Grabación con temporizador presionando un solo botón) Puede ajustar la grabadora para que grabe en incrementos de 30 minutos. Presione VIDEO para utilizar la videograbadora. Presione z REC varias veces para definir la duración. Cada vez que se presione el botón, el tiempo aumentará...
  • Page 153 Presione TIMER. Temporizador – Estándar No Rec To Date Start Source Mode Edit. No.01 4/15 09:00PM 10:00PM 4/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11 Sop. Fecha Inicio --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- Línea1 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- Seleccione un elemento utilizando </, y ajústelo utilizando M/m.

  • Page 154: Copiado (Cinta Y Dvd)

    Copiado (CINTA Copiado de una cinta VHS a un DVD - RW - RW Video Puede grabar (copiar) fácilmente una cinta VHS en un disco. Antes de hacerlo, realice los ajustes de audio necesarios en la videograbadora. SYSTEM MENU H PLAY X PAUSE TVIDEO DVD)

  • Page 155: Copiado De Un Dvd A Una Cinta Vhs

    Seleccione “VIDEO t DVD” y presione ENTER. La pantalla solicita confirmación. Seleccione “Sí” y presione ENTER. Comienza el copiado. z Observaciones • Si aparece una pantalla negra (sin señal) al final del disco copiado, no se trata de un mal funcionamiento. Esta pantalla se graba si existen diferencias entre el tiempo del disco y de la cinta al detener la grabación.
  • Page 156 Inserte un disco de origen. Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de DVD. Presione TOP MENU o TITLE LIST para seleccionar un título. Inicie la reproducción del DVD y, a continuación, presione x STOP o X PAUSE en el punto en el que desee iniciar el proceso de copiado.
  • Page 160 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-01723A...

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