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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device, Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 84). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see "Recording from connected equipment without a timer" on page 57. Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord. LINE OUTPUT VCR, etc. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO S Video Y PB PR Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) to LINE IN 1 or 3 LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB 3 PR to COMPONENT VIDEO IN Component video cord (not supplied) VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX OUT CONTROL HDMI OUT G-LINK DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL LINE IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y 1 PB LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 3 PR 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR DVD recorder ~ AC IN : Signal flow b Notes • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the 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 DVD recorder TV Line input 2 • If you disconnect the recorder's power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. 28

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Precautions	3
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder	9
Quick Guide to Disc Types	10
Recordable and playable discs	10
Playable discs	12
Hookups and Settings	14
Hooking Up the Recorder	14
Step 1: Unpacking	14
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller	14
Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function	14
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output	15
B: Cable box with an antenna output only	16
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)	17
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords	18
Using the PROGRESSIVE button	19
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords	20
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord	21
Step 6: Preparing the Remote	22
Controlling TVs with the remote	22
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote	24
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder	24
Step 7: Easy Setup	25
Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting	26
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device	28
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks	28
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel	29
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner	30
Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder	31
1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info)	31
Inserting a Disc	31
Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info)	31
2. Recording a Program	33
Checking the disc status while recording	34
3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)	34
4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information	36
Checking the playing/remaining time	37
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program	38
6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc	39
Labeling a disc	39
Protecting a disc	40
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize)	40
Unfinalizing a disc	41
TV GUIDE	42
Introduction to the TV Guide On Screen System	42
Troubleshooting guide	42
Watching TV with the TV Guide On Screen System	43
Setting the “Remind” Timer	45
Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System	46
Customizing the TV Guide On Screen System	47
Timer Recording	49
Before Recording	49
Recording mode	49
Recording a stereo/SAP program	50
Unrecordable pictures	50
Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual)	50
Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE)	50
Setting the timer manually	52
Using the Quick Timer function	53
Adjusting the recording picture quality and size	53
Creating chapters in a title	54
Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings	55
Recording From Connected Equipment	56
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)	56
Recording from connected equipment without a timer	57
Playback	59
Playing	59
Playing titles with the TV Guide On Screen system	59
Playback options	61
Adjusting the picture quality	63
Adjusting the sound quality	64
Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)	65
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback)	65
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)	66
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.	67
Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search)	67
Searching by title number or time code	67
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files	68
Selecting an MP3 album or track	68
Selecting a JPEG album or image	69
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files	70
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play	70
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files	71
Erasing and Editing	72
Before Editing	72
Edit options for the HDD and DVD- RWs (VR mode)	72
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs	73
Erasing and Editing a Title	73
Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)	74
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)	74
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)	75
Dividing a title (Divide Title)	75
Erasing all titles on the disc	76
Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)	76
Creating chapters manually	76
Creating and Editing a Playlist	77
Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)	78
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles)	78
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)	78
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)	79
Before Dubbing	79
About “Dub Mode”	79
Dubbing	81
Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)	81
Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)	82
DV/Digital8 Dubbing	84
Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing	84
Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing	84
Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)	85
Program Edit	86
Settings and Adjustments	88
Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings)	88
Tuner Preset	88
Area Setup	89
Clock	89
Set Top Box Control	90
Language	90
Video Settings (Video)	91
Audio Settings (Audio)	93
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)	96
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)	98
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)	99
Additional Information	100
Troubleshooting	100
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)	106
Notes About This Recorder	106
Specifications	107
About i.LINK	108
Guide to Parts and Controls	110
Glossary	114
Language Code List	116
Area Code	116
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code	117