Vcr Recording - Sony RDR-VXD655 Service Manual

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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 74).
Notes
• Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder
turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be turned
off. The recorder automatically turns off after a
recording has finished.
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different
programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.
• This recorder has the copy guard function. Programs
that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be
correctly recorded on the VCR.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Recording mode
"EP" (Extended Play) and "SP" (Standard Play) is
available for recording mode (tape speed). "EP"
provides recording time three times as long as
"SP." However, "SP" produces better picture and
audio quality.
Maximum recording time
Tape Length SP EP
T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs
T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs
T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs
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To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
Checking the remaining tape length
You can check recording information, such as
remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.
Press DISPLAY while recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
(page 74).
Record
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A Recording status
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Current channel
To check the remaining tape length, set "VCR
Function" – "Tape Length" of "Features" in the
"Setup" display correctly (page 102).
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated
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accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes
recorded in LP mode.
• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for
the remaining tape length to appear.
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Notes
• Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be
played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other
VHS video decks with EP mode.
Recording a stereo/SAP program
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
When recording a digital channel, only the
selected audio can be recorded. When recording
with the timer, "Stream 1" is usually recorded
(page 35).
Stereo programs
When a stereo program is received, the
"STEREO" indicator lights up in the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program,
press AUDIO repeatedly until the "MONO"
appears on the TV screen. The sound will be
recorded in monaural but with less noise.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP is received, the "SAP" indicator
lights up in the front panel display. To record only
SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Audio" to
"SAP" in the "Setup" display (page 99).
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VCR Timer Recording
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
Follow the steps below to set each timer recording
items.
Note
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
VIDEO
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DIGITAL/
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SYSTEM TIMER
MENU
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Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
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Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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DVD VIDEO
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Number CH +/–
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INPUT
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DIGITAL/
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ANALOG
DISPLAY
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x STOP
X PAUSE
z REC
REC MODE
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to select the
broadcast.
4
Press number buttons to select the channel
you want to record, and press SET.
For details to set the channel, see "Watching
TV" (page 34).
5
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, "SP" or "EP."
For details about the recording mode, see
page 75.
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Press z REC.
"REC" appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
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Press TIMER.
Timer – Standard 10:10 AM
No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit
No.01
01 VHS 4/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8
02 VHS 4/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11
Media Date Start End Ch Mode
03 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---
:
VCR Today 09 : 00 PM 10 00 PM Ch 8 SP
04 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---
05 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---
06 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---
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Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
A "Media": Select "VCR."
B "Date": Sets the date using M.
To record the same program every day or
the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)
y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)
y ... y Sat (every Saturday) y
1 month later y ... y Today
C "Start": Sets the start time.
D "End": Sets the stop time.
E "Ch": Selects the channel or input
source.
You can switch the broadcast using the
DIGITAL/ANALOG button.
F "Mode": Selects the recording mode;
"SP" or "EP." To use the Rec Mode
Adjust function (page 78), select
"AUTO."
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
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Press ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 81) appears. The
c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
• If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a tape with its safety tab
in place is inserted.
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• If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
"Edit" from the Timer List (page 81).
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To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To pause recording
Press X PAUSE.
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H PLAY.
z Hints
• You can use the CH+/– button to select a channel.
• You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or
LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT button.
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a cable box or a satellite receiver, make sure to
leave it on.
Notes
• You cannot change the recording mode, channel, or
input source while recording.
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape
is ejected when you press z REC.
• You cannot record digital closed captions (page 35).
• Only selected audio can be recorded (page 35).
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
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Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,
up to six hours.
(Normal
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00
recording)
"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.
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Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
There is no need to turn off the recorder before
the timer recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
If timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the first
program has finished. If the programs start at the
same time, the program listed first in the menu has
priority. If the end time of one setting and the start
time of another timer setting is the same, the
beginning of the program that starts later will be
cut.
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Program 1
Program 2
will be cut off
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Program 1
Program 2
will be cut off
To change or cancel timer recording
See "Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings
(Timer List)" on page 81.
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining tape length is too short for the
current recording, the VCR automatically changes
the recording mode from SP to EP.
When setting the timer, select "AUTO" in
"Mode," and check that the "Tape Length" setting
m
is correct for the inserted tape ("VCR Function" -
"Tape Length" of "Features" in the "Setup"
display (page 102)).
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