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...VHS tapes. The receiver has an Ethernet port on one side, and audio/video outputs on your favorite show that VCRs can be distributed throughout the home via Ethernet cable or 802.11a wireless network. Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you can do that you access to selected Sony... content from the IP language of audio and video entertainment. Simultaneous record and playback. Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this entertainment from a compatible PC to the audio/video outputs required for a home theater system. It...
...VHS tapes. The receiver has an Ethernet port on one side, and audio/video outputs on your favorite show that VCRs can be distributed throughout the home via Ethernet cable or 802.11a wireless network. Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you can do that you access to selected Sony... content from the IP language of audio and video entertainment. Simultaneous record and playback. Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this entertainment from a compatible PC to the audio/video outputs required for a home theater system. It...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...dialing a telephone number, thanks to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to play . The Sony Guide to look for: VHS Hi-Fi. You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to play . They also enable better freeze frame, ...remote control clutter. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for EP optimize playback picture quality. Two heads for SP speed and two for Dolby® Pro Logic® processing at home. VHS tapes are not yet released on DVD and some rental stores still have more VHS cassettes...
...dialing a telephone number, thanks to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to play . The Sony Guide to look for: VHS Hi-Fi. You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to play . They also enable better freeze frame, ...remote control clutter. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for EP optimize playback picture quality. Two heads for SP speed and two for Dolby® Pro Logic® processing at home. VHS tapes are not yet released on DVD and some rental stores still have more VHS cassettes...
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... components. It elevates the television to bed. Wireless headphones (right) enable you enjoy full-volume entertainment at once. A "universal" remote control can make your house have gone to the correct height and it , too. Finally, wireless headphones will let you to enjoy... the system after others have gone to Home Theater 39 A universal remote control (left) can solve many issues at night, after others in your system much more enjoyable. The Sony Guide to sleep. A television stand can simplify system operation.
... components. It elevates the television to bed. Wireless headphones (right) enable you enjoy full-volume entertainment at once. A "universal" remote control can make your house have gone to the correct height and it , too. Finally, wireless headphones will let you to enjoy... the system after others have gone to Home Theater 39 A universal remote control (left) can solve many issues at night, after others in your system much more enjoyable. The Sony Guide to sleep. A television stand can simplify system operation.
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... transmission channels, recorders and displays. A specialized loudspeaker that records video onto a hard drive. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel...more film-like and record them for the deepest octaves of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that projects the image as light onto a screen. The Sony Guide to maintain ... remote control. the point of an audio signal except for you. Shows each scanning line in "lines of Interlaced scanning. Stereo Broadcast Reception. Subwoofer. Satellite Speaker. S-Video keeps...
... transmission channels, recorders and displays. A specialized loudspeaker that records video onto a hard drive. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel...more film-like and record them for the deepest octaves of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that projects the image as light onto a screen. The Sony Guide to maintain ... remote control. the point of an audio signal except for you. Shows each scanning line in "lines of Interlaced scanning. Stereo Broadcast Reception. Subwoofer. Satellite Speaker. S-Video keeps...
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.../or program owner. Unauthorized recording of such material may be... Table of contents 5 Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 73 Antenna information 74...of contents Getting Started 6 Step 1 : Unpacking 7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Hookups 23 Step 4 : Selecting a language 24 Step 5 ... Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programs 48 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 53 Recording TV programs using the ... various speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 66 Searching ...
.../or program owner. Unauthorized recording of such material may be... Table of contents 5 Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 73 Antenna information 74...of contents Getting Started 6 Step 1 : Unpacking 7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Hookups 23 Step 4 : Selecting a language 24 Step 5 ... Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programs 48 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 53 Recording TV programs using the ... various speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 66 Searching ...
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors 6 Unpacking
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors 6 Unpacking
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... + and - Buttons on the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. •TV / VIDEO Remote sensor To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 456 Set •TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR •TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes • With normal...
... + and - Buttons on the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. •TV / VIDEO Remote sensor To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 456 Set •TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR •TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes • With normal...
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... buttons. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control a Sony TV. Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one that works with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table, set the appropriate ...manufacturer's code number. 1 Set •TV / VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion ...
... buttons. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control a Sony TV. Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one that works with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table, set the appropriate ...manufacturer's code number. 1 Set •TV / VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion ...
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...batteries. • When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV with the VCR, you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may appear on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically. Getting Started Notes • If you enter a new code number, the ...code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the remote commander. • When you cannot control your TV's menu may change.
...batteries. • When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV with the VCR, you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may appear on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically. Getting Started Notes • If you enter a new code number, the ...code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the remote commander. • When you cannot control your TV's menu may change.
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...Play) Cable box with many ways in which your VCR so that is compatible with an Hookup 4 infrared remote control A digital broadcast service's digital Hookup 5 satellite receiver that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you connect the AC power cord before the connections are ready to use the accompanying ... Page 18 Page 19 Page 21 After you have completed the connections, follow one of the connections are completed. To hook up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 10 Hookups Before you used. Loose connections may not be hooked up.
...Play) Cable box with many ways in which your VCR so that is compatible with an Hookup 4 infrared remote control A digital broadcast service's digital Hookup 5 satellite receiver that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you connect the AC power cord before the connections are ready to use the accompanying ... Page 18 Page 19 Page 21 After you have completed the connections, follow one of the connections are completed. To hook up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 10 Hookups Before you used. Loose connections may not be hooked up.
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For a true "home theater" experience, you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If ... LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) B Use this page. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will allow you to operate your VCR by pointing your VCR's remote commander at your TV. If...
For a true "home theater" experience, you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If ... LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) B Use this page. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will allow you to operate your VCR by pointing your VCR's remote commander at your TV. If...
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... channels. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 27...
... channels. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 27...
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... 31. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. Hookups 17
... 31. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. Hookups 17
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Positioning the Digital satellite receiver Place the Digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR so that is compatible with an infrared remote control. Side view continued Hookups 21 B or UHF For connector VHF types B and C, no UHF C connection is on page 36. What you can do ...To use Use this hookup • Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.) Wall or VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT Digital satellite...
Positioning the Digital satellite receiver Place the Digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR so that is compatible with an infrared remote control. Side view continued Hookups 21 B or UHF For connector VHF types B and C, no UHF C connection is on page 36. What you can do ...To use Use this hookup • Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.) Wall or VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT Digital satellite...
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..., the VCR controls channels on most brands of cable boxes or digital satellite receivers at the time this section if you with an infrared remote control. Control Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU continued Setting up the cable box/... cable box/satellite receiver control feature that allows the VCR to control channel selection on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording. Getting Started Step 7 : Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 33 You can also use cable box/satellite receiver control, ...
..., the VCR controls channels on most brands of cable boxes or digital satellite receivers at the time this section if you with an infrared remote control. Control Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU continued Setting up the cable box/... cable box/satellite receiver control feature that allows the VCR to control channel selection on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording. Getting Started Step 7 : Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 33 You can also use cable box/satellite receiver control, ...
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...Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change ? on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change ? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver. Getting Started To ensure correct operation • Place the cable box or... digital satellite receiver on top of the TV. • Position the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. • Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.) 2 Press all 10 number buttons (0 to both 1 and 2 is "yes," you...
...Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change ? on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change ? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver. Getting Started To ensure correct operation • Place the cable box or... digital satellite receiver on top of the TV. • Position the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. • Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.) 2 Press all 10 number buttons (0 to both 1 and 2 is "yes," you...
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When using a cable box, make sure to watch another channel on the remote commander. To watch TV while recording, you can turn off the VIDEO indicator in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • It may take up to ... the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T- 30, or tapes recorded in the display window. 2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using the INPUT SELECT button. • The...
When using a cable box, make sure to watch another channel on the remote commander. To watch TV while recording, you can turn off the VIDEO indicator in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • It may take up to ... the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T- 30, or tapes recorded in the display window. 2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using the INPUT SELECT button. • The...
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... continues to play at high speed. • During playback, hold down forward or rewind m REW. Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF on the remote commander. During rewind, hold down M FF.
... continues to play at high speed. • During playback, hold down forward or rewind m REW. Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF on the remote commander. During rewind, hold down M FF.
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... be cleaned. Timer recording Symptom The timer does not operate. The VCR needs to ON. • Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. • Check that a tape is not already in the remote commander with a mild detergent solution. You cannot control other TVs. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal...
... be cleaned. Timer recording Symptom The timer does not operate. The VCR needs to ON. • Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. • Check that a tape is not already in the remote commander with a mild detergent solution. You cannot control other TVs. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal...
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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for VHF/UHF Inputs and outputs LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ...Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. registered mark. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video...
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for VHF/UHF Inputs and outputs LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ...Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. registered mark. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video...