User manual SONY DR-XB23VP

[. . . ] Television Cable Box / Satellite Receiver You have a: Cable Box Without Video / Audio Output (or cable with no cable box) ­or­ Antenna (no cable TV) Cable Box If you don't have a cable box, connect this antenna cable directly to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR-DVD recorder. You will need: to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) ONEN NE 1 IN AUDIO OUT L/R VCR-DVD Recorder X1 (one audio/video cord is supplied) X3 DIG (one antenna cable is supplied) to DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) AV Amplifier c Television b to an AC outlet L VCR a VCR-DVD Recorder to RF IN RF to RF OUT 4 to VHF/UHF IN to LINE IN LINE IN VHF/UHF IN to DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) to LINE IN (AUDIO) Connect one of the following cords (not supplied) audio cords a -orcoaxial digital cord b -oroptical digital cord c 1 2 Select a connection Select one of the following two types of basic connections according to the type of equipment you have. to your antenna wall jack to LINE OUT to VHF/UHF IN L 2 to VHF/UHF OUT Cable Box With Video/Audio Output ­ or ­ Satellite Receiver Cable Box Without Video/Audio Output (or cable with no cable box) ­ or ­ Antenna (no cable TV) Proceed to Step 1 and begin! U to an AC outlet Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with digital cords will enable you to listen to Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. For further explanations, see "Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)" in the Operating Instructions. 3 VCR-DVD Recorder 4 Connect all power cords last! The Easy Setup display automatically appears on your TV screen when you turn on your recorder for the first time. Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the recorder. [. . . ] If you make a mistake, press RETURN. 1 Turn on your TV and any other connected equipment such as your cable box or satellite receiver. / to 6 Press ENTER. select "Auto" and press The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup. If no broadcaster in your area is sending a time signal, setect "Manual, " and press ENTER. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the same way. The day of the week is set automatically. Easy Setup Select a method for setting the clock. If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it off. Label side facing up Auto Manual 2 3 Press / on the VCR-DVD recorder. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen. Easy Setup Move ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup. OPEN/ CLOSE If "Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. This will determine how "widescreen" images are displayed on your TV. Move Easy Setup 10:10 AM 10:10 AM Length Edit No. Title 01 CH 23 02 CH 66 03 CH 95 04 CH 97 CH 23 May/02/2005 08:00 PM Move ENTER Enter Return Select your TV screen type. 01:29:03 > Play 00:31:23 > Title Erase 01:59:00 > Chapter Erase 00:58:56 Protect > Title Name A-B Erase Divide Title SYSTEM MENU 16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan ENTER Enter Return / (on/standby) ///ENTER Press ENTER to make a selection SYSTEM MENU Exit Exit 10 SYSTEM MENU Press / to select the type of Dolby Digital signal you want to send to your AV amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. Easy Setup 10:10 AM Record a TV Program The following explains how to record a current TV program. For instructions on how to set the timer, see the timer recording sections in the Operating Instructions. REC MODE / to 4 Press ENTER. select "Play" and press Playback starts from the beginning of the title. Dolby Digital If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select "Dolby Digital. " If not, select "D-PCM. " Move D-PCM Dolby Digital MODE repeatedly 3 Press RECrecording mode. to select the When recording to a DVD disc: HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, LP, EP, SLP, or SEP HQ offers the best quality picture, but with the shortest recording time. Recording time increases with each successive mode, but the picture quality gradually deteriorates. When recording to a VHS tape: SP or EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. hint How much disc space or tape length do I have? You can check information about the disc or tape, such as the remaining disc space or remaining tape length, by pressing DISPLAY while the disc or tape is inserted. ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit RETURN ENTE R 1 Press DVD to record to a DVD disc. Or, press VIDEO to record to a VHS tape. Playback the Recorded VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. [. . . ] When recording to a VHS tape: SP or EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. hint How much disc space or tape length do I have? You can check information about the disc or tape, such as the remaining disc space or remaining tape length, by pressing DISPLAY while the disc or tape is inserted. ENTER Enter Return SYSTEM MENU Exit RETURN ENTE R 1 Press DVD to record to a DVD disc. Or, press VIDEO to record to a VHS tape. Playback the Recorded VHS Tape 1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press / to find the point you want to start playback. For further explanations, see "VCR Playback" in the Operating instructions. ENTE R 11 Press / to select the type of DTS signal you want to send to your AV amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. Easy Setup 10:10 AM DTS 2 Press CH+/­ to select a channel. The channel number appears in the front panel display. [. . . ]