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... of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs Getting Started 8 Step 1 : Unpacking 9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Basic hookups 17 Step 4 : Selecting a language 18...-screen display 31 Playing a tape 34 Recording TV programs 37 Recording TV programs using the timer 40 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Advanced Hookups 42 A/V Receiver hookup 44 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustements 46 Audio Setup 49 ...
... of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs Getting Started 8 Step 1 : Unpacking 9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Basic hookups 17 Step 4 : Selecting a language 18...-screen display 31 Playing a tape 34 Recording TV programs 37 Recording TV programs using the timer 40 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Advanced Hookups 42 A/V Receiver hookup 44 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustements 46 Audio Setup 49 ...
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 8 Unpacking
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 8 Unpacking
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... by matching the + and - SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes •...
... by matching the + and - SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes •...
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...Notes • If you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you connect the AC power cord...22. • Do not press any buttons on page 24. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 17. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If the clock is plugged into an AC outlet. continued Basic hookups 13 To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a...
...Notes • If you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you connect the AC power cord...22. • Do not press any buttons on page 24. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 17. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If the clock is plugged into an AC outlet. continued Basic hookups 13 To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a...
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...the display window. If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 22. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on ...the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" ...
...the display window. If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 22. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on ...the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" ...
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..., then press ENTER. 4 Press O RETURN to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). Selecting a language 17 SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. Stop the DVD playback. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to exit the menu. ...Before you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." Getting Started Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output...
..., then press ENTER. 4 Press O RETURN to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). Selecting a language 17 SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. Stop the DVD playback. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to exit the menu. ...Before you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." Getting Started Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output...
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..."SETUP MENU" appears. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 18 Setting the clock If broadcasters in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (Clock Set/ Adjust), then press ENTER. If your area are not yet sending time signals...(page 20). Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in your TV is connected to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel ...
..."SETUP MENU" appears. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 18 Setting the clock If broadcasters in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (Clock Set/ Adjust), then press ENTER. If your area are not yet sending time signals...(page 20). Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in your TV is connected to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel ...
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... in your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you leave the cable box on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel...
... in your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you leave the cable box on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel...
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...is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using manual presetting methods (page 24). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you preset the receivable channels in your... methods. If your area using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to 125. First, we recommend that you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
...is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using manual presetting methods (page 24). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you preset the receivable channels in your... methods. If your area using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to 125. First, we recommend that you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
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...; To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). •...
...; To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). •...
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Depending on the disc, a menu Hour Minute Second may appear on the remote or scene in continuous play and remove the disc Z * If you pause the DVD player for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc in continuous play ). When you find ...the remote in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to stop . The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in Step 1. on the TV screen. For DVD or Video CD,...
Depending on the disc, a menu Hour Minute Second may appear on the remote or scene in continuous play and remove the disc Z * If you pause the DVD player for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc in continuous play ). When you find ...the remote in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to stop . The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in Step 1. on the TV screen. For DVD or Video CD,...
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.... The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to "On" in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 84). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can...O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. • When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with no recording. • When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). To search for the... comes to a portion with its safety tab removed, set "Auto Play" to DVD automatically. Notes • Tapes recorded in slow motion. -
.... The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to "On" in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 84). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can...O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. • When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with no recording. • When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). To search for the... comes to a portion with its safety tab removed, set "Auto Play" to DVD automatically. Notes • Tapes recorded in slow motion. -
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...break off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on the remote commander. To record on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the tape again, cover the tab hole with...If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. 36 Recording TV programs Notes • The remaining tape length may not be recorded on the TV. if not, skip this step...
...break off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on the remote commander. To record on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the tape again, cover the tab hole with...If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. 36 Recording TV programs Notes • The remaining tape length may not be recorded on the TV. if not, skip this step...
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...problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. Clock Power Others The remote commander does not function. The power is ...remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording...
...problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. Clock Power Others The remote commander does not function. The power is ...remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording...
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...has taken effect (page 27). • The disc features an auto playback function. • While playing discs with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. • The MP3 audio track does not ...8226; Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 57). • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD does not match the player. • Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). • The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs that are displayed ...
...has taken effect (page 27). • The disc features an auto playback function. • While playing discs with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. • The MP3 audio track does not ...8226; Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 57). • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD does not match the player. • Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). • The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs that are displayed ...
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...to video input. The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to the channel for more information. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. If you are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits... liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have the heads cleaned at its end. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; The tape is inserted. To record on the remote (page 57). • Multi-angles are using a Sony video head cleaning...
...to video input. The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to the channel for more information. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. If you are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits... liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have the heads cleaned at its end. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; The tape is inserted. To record on the remote (page 57). • Multi-angles are using a Sony video head cleaning...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 95 × 295 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.7 × 12 inches) Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (Approx. 8.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 98 Specifications
... controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 95 × 295 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.7 × 12 inches) Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (Approx. 8.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 98 Specifications
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... A ?/1 POWER switch (32) B Disc tray (26) C A (open/close) button (26) (27) D Tape compartment (34) E A (eject) button (32) F LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (85) G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) H CHANNEL +/- buttons (34) I Remote sensor J Display window (27) (32) K z REC (record) button (35) L m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (27) (32) M x (stop) button (27) (32) N X (pause) button (27) (32) O H (play) button...
... A ?/1 POWER switch (32) B Disc tray (26) C A (open/close) button (26) (27) D Tape compartment (34) E A (eject) button (32) F LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (85) G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) H CHANNEL +/- buttons (34) I Remote sensor J Display window (27) (32) K z REC (record) button (35) L m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (27) (32) M x (stop) button (27) (32) N X (pause) button (27) (32) O H (play) button...
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Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the DVD-VCR. 102 Index to parts and controls Remote commander A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z button (26) (27) (32) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9) D Number buttons* (25) E CLEAR button (33) (...* (67) (80) J BOOKMARK/SEARCH MENU button (65) (81) [for DVD] BOOKMARK button [for VIDEO] SEARCH MENU button K REPEAT/REPLAY button (32) (62) [for DVD] REPEAT button [for VIDEO] REPLAY button L C SKIP button (27) (33) M z REC (record) button (35) N H PLAY button* (27) (32) O V/v/B/b button ...
Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the DVD-VCR. 102 Index to parts and controls Remote commander A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z button (26) (27) (32) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9) D Number buttons* (25) E CLEAR button (33) (...* (67) (80) J BOOKMARK/SEARCH MENU button (65) (81) [for DVD] BOOKMARK button [for VIDEO] SEARCH MENU button K REPEAT/REPLAY button (32) (62) [for DVD] REPEAT button [for VIDEO] REPLAY button L C SKIP button (27) (33) M z REC (record) button (35) N H PLAY button* (27) (32) O V/v/B/b button ...