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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the following patterns 
A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are 
explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 18).
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
LINE OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
Y
PB
PR
OUT
~
 AC IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
B
A
C
Audio/video 
cord (supplied)
Component video 
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S-video cord 
(not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)
(red)
(blue)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
: Signal flow
to COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT
to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2
to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2
DVD recorder
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A
 Connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord 
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will 
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE 
button with this connection.
B
 Connecting to an S VIDEO input 
jack
Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will 
enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE 
button with this connection.
C
 Connecting to component video 
input jacks (Y, P
B
, P
R
)
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 
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send 
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using 
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 17).
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV 
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 74.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack 
on the recorder (page 29).
Using the PROGRESSIVE button
By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the 
remote, you can select the signal format in which 
the recorder outputs video signals: Interlace or 
Progressive.
Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern 
C above), and press 
PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. “PROGRESSIVE” 
appears in the front panel display when the 
recorder outputs progressive signals.
Progressive
Select this when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks. 
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no 
picture will appear if you select progressive signal 
output when either of the above conditions is not 
met.
Interlace
Set to this position when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT 
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).
Hint
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are 
watching (page 75).
Note
Consumers should note that not all high definition 
television sets are fully compatible with this product and 
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the 
case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is 
recommended that the user switch the connection to the 
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions 
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p 
DVD recorder, please contact our customer service 
center.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns 
A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, 
or AV amplifier (receiver). 
This will enable you to listen to sound.
Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Note
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.
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
LINE OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
Y
PB
PR
OUT
~
 AC IN
LINE OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
B
A
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AV amplifier (receiver) 
with a decoder
(red)
TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)
Audio/video 
cord (supplied)
: Signal flow
Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or 
OPTICAL)
to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Rear (L)
DVD recorder
(white)
(yellow)*
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
[Speakers]
to coaxial 
digital input
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
or
Center
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).
to optical 
digital input
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A
 Connecting to audio L/R input 
jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo 
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. 
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).
• Surround effect (page 53)
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night
Note
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.
B
 Connecting to a digital audio 
input jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*
1
 
Digital or DTS*
2
 decoder and a digital input jack, 
use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not 
supplied).
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, make the 
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in Easy 
Setup (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise 
will come from your speakers.
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be 
used with this connection.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Coaxial cord
Optical cord
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Step 5: Connecting the 
Power Cord
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN 
terminal of the recorder. Then 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 29), be sure to connect the power 
cord only after all connections are complete.
Step 6: Preparing the 
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. When 
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor 
 
on the recorder.
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. 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 recorder may not respond to the 
remote.
~
 AC IN
to AC outlet
to AC IN
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2
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Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to 
control your TV.
If you connected 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.
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2
Hold down 
[/1.
3
Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see 
“Code numbers of controllable TVs” 
below) using the number buttons.
4
Release 
[/1.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the 
remote performs the following:
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.
[/1
Turns your TV on or off
VOL +/–
Adjusts the volume of your 
TV
CH +/–
Selects the channel on your 
TV
TV/VIDEO
Switches your TV’s input 
source
Number buttons and 
SET
Selects the channel on your 
TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TV/DVD 
switch
"/1
VOL +/–
Number 
buttons, SET
TV/VIDEO
CH +/–
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
Gold Star/LG
03, 04, 17
Hitachi
02, 03, 04
J.C.Penney
04, 10, 12
JVC
09
KMC
03
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
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
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Controlling the volume of your AV 
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
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 switch to TV.
Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the 
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, 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).
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 DVD3.
Sylvania
08, 12
Teknika
03, 08, 14
Toshiba
07, 18
Wards
03, 04, 12
Yorx
12
Zenith
14, 15
Manufacturer
Code number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TV/DVD 
switch
"/1
VOL +/–
Number 
buttons, SET
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
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
SYSTEM 
MENU
M/m, 
ENTER
COMMAND 
MODE
O RETURN
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1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
4
Select “Command Mode,” and press 
ENTER.
5
Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2, 
or DVD3), 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 step
Press 
O RETURN.
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.
m
m
m
m
m
m
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press 
[/1.
The recorder turns on.
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio 
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Tuner Preset
Set VCR Plus+ Channels 
Clock
Set Top Box Control
Language
Settings
Video
Audio 
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
VR
Normal
On
DVD3
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio 
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
VR
Normal
On
DVD3
SETUP
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
OSD Language Setup
Clock Setup
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup
Tuner and Channel Setup
TV Type Setup
Audio Connection Setup
Finished!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
"/1
</M/m/,, 
ENTER
O RETURN
CH +/–
Number 
buttons
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3
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. Before you start, check that 
you have made all necessary connections.” 
appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy 
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu 
to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Settings 
and Adjustments” on page 69.
4
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the language 
used in the on-screen display appears.
5
Select a language, and press ENTER.
The Setup Display for clock setting appears.
6
Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.
Press 
M/m to set the month and press ,. Set 
the day, year, hour, and minutes in the same 
way. 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.
Once the clock is set, the Setup Display for 
cable box/satellite receiver control appears.
7
Set the cable box/satellite receiver 
control, and press ENTER.
If you want to use the cable box/satellite 
receiver control (page 14), select “Yes.” 
If you do not have a cable box, select “No,” 
then go to step 11.
8
Enter the brand code of your cable box/
satellite receiver.
See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand 
Code” (page 96).
Use 
M/m to select the number and </, to 
move the cursor.
9
Press ENTER.
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,” “Line2,” or 
“Line3,”  then go to step 13.
Language
1/6 
Select the screen Language.
English
Français
Español
EASY SETUP
EASY SETUP
Clock
2/6
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a
time signal when you turn it off.
Auto
Manual
Set Top Box Control
3/6
Do you want to control your set top box
with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will erase all timer settings.) 
Yes
No
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
Enter the brand code of your set top box.
-
-
-
-
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
Select input line or Set Top Box's output channel.
Line1
Line2
Line3
Ch2
Ch3
Ch4
EASY SETUP
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If you connect the satellite receiver or cable 
box to the recorder’s antenna input (page 14), 
select “Ch2,” ‘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.
If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), 
select “Antenna.”
If you use a cable connection without a cable 
box, select “Cable.”
12
Press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts 
searching for all of the receivable channels 
and presets them.
To set the channels manually, see page 71.
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup 
Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the 
connected TV appears.
13
Select the setting that matches your TV 
type.
“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 “TV type” on page 74.
14
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type of 
jack used to connect to your amplifier 
(receiver) appears.
15
Select the type of jack (if any) you are 
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), 
and press ENTER.
If you did not connect an AV amplifier 
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) 
using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE 
OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) 
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord, 
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.” 
16
Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you 
wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby 
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.” 
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
Tuner Preset
4/6
Select the way in which you will receive channels.
Antenna
Cable
EASY SETUP
EASY SETUP
Tuner Preset
4/6
Searching for receivable channels.
Please wait.
Ch45
EASY SETUP
TV Type
5/6
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
4 : 3  Letter Box
4 : 3  Pan Scan
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
Yes : 
LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
Yes : 
DIGITAL OUT
No
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
Dolby Digital
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
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17
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.
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Select whether or not you wish to send a 
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), 
and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS 
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
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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 
(see below).
To return to the previous step
Press 
O RETURN.
Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” 
in the Setup Display (page 81).
Notes
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry 
time signals, setting the clock automatically may take 
up to about 20 minutes after the recorder turns off. If 
nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, 
set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Settings” 
(page 72).
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set 
the clock accurately.
• If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or 
satellite receiver, set “Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in 
Video Setup to “S Video” (page 75).
Checking the cable box/satellite 
receiver control setting
1
Point the remote at the recorder (not at the 
cable box/satellite receiver.)
2
Press CH +/– and check that the channel 
changes on the cable box/satellite receiver 
window.
3
Press the number buttons and check that 
the channel changes on the cable box/
satellite receiver window.
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, fix it in place.
1
Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.
2
Attach it so that the cable mouse is directly 
above the remote control sensor on your cable 
box/satellite receiver.
If you cannot get the recorder to control your 
cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in 
Settings Setup (page 73). 
Check the connection and position of the cable 
mouse (page 13). 
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not 
operate with this recorder, contact your cable 
company to see if they can provide you with a 
compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
Audio Connection
6/6
DTS
On
Off
EASY SETUP
EASY SETUP
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
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Setting Up the VCR Plus
®
 
System
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the 
TV channel number (the number you turn to on 
your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the 
guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that 
channel in your TV program guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at the 
“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for 
your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers.
Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the 
guide channel number with the TV channel 
number. For example, if HBO is listed in the 
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the 
recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate 
these numbers using the following procedure.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is 
stopped.
2
Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.
4
Select “Set VCR Plus+ Channels,” and 
press ENTER.
5
Select “Guide CH – TV CH,” and press 
ENTER.
6
Enter the guide channel number assigned 
in the program guide using the number 
buttons, and press SET.
7
Enter the TV channel number using the 
number buttons, and press SET.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
</M/m/,, 
ENTER
O RETURN
SYSTEM 
MENU
Number 
buttons, SET
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
TIMER LIST
SETUP
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio 
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Tuner Preset
Set VCR Plus+ Channels 
Clock
Set Top Box Control
Language
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
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Channel list
Guide CH
TV CH
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- -
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
TV CH
- -
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- -
- -
- -
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
TV CH
- -
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33
33
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
TV CH
- -
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- -
33
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If you connected a cable box or satellite 
receiver to the recorder and set “Set Top Box 
Control” to “On,” enter the TV channel 
number on your cable box.
If you connected a cable box and set “Set Top 
Box Control” to “Off,” enter the cable box 
output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See 
the instructions supplied with your cable box 
to confirm the cable box’s output channel.
8
Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each guide channel 
number that does not match the TV channel 
number.
9
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the 
menu.
To return to the previous step
Press 
O RETURN.
To check the channel settings
When displaying the “Set VCR Plus+ Channels” 
menu, select “Channel List,” then press ENTER.
The display lists the channels for which the guide 
channel number does not match the TV channel 
number.
To go to the next page, press 
m.
To return to the previous page, press 
M.
Settings - VCR Plus+ Channel List
Guide CH
TV CH
2
4
6
10
11
25
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32
9
121
13
36
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Guide CH
TV CH
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53
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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.
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 49).
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks
If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
LINE OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
Y
PB
PR
OUT
~
 AC IN
LINE OUTPUT
S Video
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
LINE IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
3
VCR, etc.
DVD recorder
Audio/video cord 
(not supplied)
S-video cord 
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
to LINE IN 1 or 3
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect a VCR or similar recording 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 instead of an audio/video cord.
Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.
• 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.
• 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.
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch videotapes, watch 
the tapes through a second Line input on your TV.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
LINE 2 IN
L (MONO) AUDIO R
VCR, etc.
Audio/video cord 
(not supplied)
S-video 
cord (not 
supplied)
to LINE 2 IN
DVD recorder 
: Signal flow
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
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Guide to Displays
Using the On-Screen Menus
This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS 
menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you 
can perform most of the recorder’s operations.
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.
A TITLE LIST (page 32):
Turns on the Title List menu, which shows 
recorded titles on the disc.
B TIMER (page 41):
Allows you to set a new timer recording 
setting.
C TIMER LIST (page 44):
Turns on the Timer List menu, which allows 
you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.
D SETUP (page 69):
Turns on the Setup Display, which allows you 
to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.
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
+
R
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Number 
buttons, SET
TOOLS
</M/m/,, 
ENTER
SYSTEM 
MENU
O RETURN
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
TIMER LIST
SETUP
1        2ch          1:00PM -   2:00PM
2        5ch          8:00PM -   9:00PM
3        12ch        9:00AM -   9:30AM
4        3ch          8:00PM -   8:30PM
5        25ch        8:00PM -   8:30PM
6        L2            9:00PM -   9:30PM
7        8ch          9:00PM -   9:30PM
8        125ch    10:00AM - 10:30AM
9/15
9/17
 9/25
 9/25
10/15
 10/19
 10/26
 10/28
Wed
Fri
Sat
Sat
Fri
Tue
Tue
Thu
Sort
1.5/4.7GB
My Movies
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
Date
Title
Number
Close
Play
Play Beginning
Erase
Protect Title
Title Name
Set Thumbnail
A-B Erase
Options for the selected item
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