Dv/D8 Dubbing (Dv/D8 T Dvd) - Sony RDR-VX521 Service Manual

To stop dubbing
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
z Hints
• The brightness of the playback picture may differ from
normal DVD playback picture.
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the
VHS tape counter value.
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the
dubbed sound.
Notes
• Dubbing cannot be made when "Progressive" of
"Video" is set to "On" in the "Setup" display.
• Dubbing stops when:
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
• Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is
erased.

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Before DV/D8 Dubbing
This section explains dubbing with a digital video
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If
you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see
"Recording From Connected Equipment With a
Timer (Synchro Rec)" on page 53.
To record from the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital signals.
Follow the instructions in "Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack," and then move
on to the section on dubbing. For more
information about i.LINK, see "About i.LINK" on
page 117.
z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing
unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs
(VR mode).
Finalizing a Disc (Preparing
a Disc for Playback on
Other Equipment)
+ RW - RW - RW + R - R - R
VR VR
Video Video
Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
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
displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
Discs are automatically finalized when
+ RW
removed from the recorder. If you want
to record on it again, reformat the disc
(page 70). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a
- RW
VR
disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
recording time is short. After finalizing,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 70).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
- RW
Video
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to edit or
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat
the disc (page 70). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
- R
VR
on equipment other than this recorder.
The finalized discs can be played on
other VR mode compatible players.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
+ R
on equipment other than this recorder.
- R After finalizing, you cannot further edit
Video
or record on the disc.
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Connecting a Digital Video
Camera to the DV IN Jack
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a
DV/D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward
because the DVD recorder will fast forward and
rewind the tape for you – you do not need to
operate your digital video camera. Do the
following to start using the "DV/D8 Edit"
functions of this recorder.
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before connecting.
Notes
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your digital video camera does not work with this
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of "Recording From
Connected Equipment Without a Timer" on page 56.
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not
connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
Hookups
VCR-DVD recorder
DV IN
to DV IN
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
to DV output
Digital video camera
: Signal flow
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Insert a disc.
3
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
4
Select "Disc Setting," and press ENTER.
The "Disc Setting" display appears.
Disc Setting
Title List
Disc Name :
Disc Protect : Not Protected
Timer
Disc Format : VR Mode
Edit
Disc Finalize : Unfinalized
Dubbing
Disc Information
Disc Setting Erase All Titles
Setup
5
Select "Disc Finalize," and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Do you want to finalize this disc ?
Finalize Unfinalize
6
Select "Finalize," and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation again.
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Dubbing From a DV/D8
Format Tape to a DVD
+ RW - RW - RW + R
VR
Video
You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc.
The recorder controls the digital video camera.
You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion,
and stop the tape to select the scenes using the on-
screen menu.
To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8
format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 96.
How titles and chapters are created
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,
and the title is then divided into chapters at either
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD
Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Setup"
display.
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
REC MODE
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
Recording side facing down
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Disc will be finalized.
Do you want to continue ?
OK Cancel
7
Select "OK," and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc
by selecting "Unfinalize" in step 6 above.
z Hints
• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or
not. If you cannot select "Finalize" in step 6 above, the
disc has already been finalized.
• To check the disc information, select "Disc
Information" in the "Disc Setting" display and press
ENTER. See page 70 for details.
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Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,
or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was
recorded on another recorder.
3
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front
panel display.
- R - R
VR
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
Video
the DVD-RW/DVD-R's recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see "Formatting a
new disc" on page 49.
4
Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into
your digital video camera.
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital
video camera must be set to video playback
mode.
5
Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
"DV."
6
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
page 48.
7
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
CH +/–
The System Menu appears.
8
Select "Setup," and press ENTER.
INPUT
SELECT
Setup
Title List
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Timer
M/m/</,,
Video
ENTER
Edit
Audio
Dubbing
Features
Disc Setting Options
Easy Setup
Setup
9
Select "Audio," and press ENTER.
Audio
Title List
Tuner Audio : Main
Digital Out
Timer
Downmix : Dolby Surround
Edit
Audio DRC : Standard
Dubbing
Scan Audio : On
Disc Setting DV/D8 Audio Input : Stereo 1
Line Audio Input : Stereo
Setup
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