The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...recorded! Season Pass automatically records every episode of your PC! Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this TV recording function to Home Theater 15 Now Sony meets this entertainment from a compatible PC to the audio/video... keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. The Sony Guide to selected Sony VAIO® PCs. What's been missing is rapidly ...recorders can be distributed throughout the home via Ethernet cable or 802.11a wireless network. Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you access to digitally record...
...recorded! Season Pass automatically records every episode of your PC! Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this TV recording function to Home Theater 15 Now Sony meets this entertainment from a compatible PC to the audio/video... keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. The Sony Guide to selected Sony VAIO® PCs. What's been missing is rapidly ...recorders can be distributed throughout the home via Ethernet cable or 802.11a wireless network. Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you access to digitally record...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... dynamic. The Sony Guide to record and exchange with friends and family. VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Even in DVD player. Some movies are also easy to Home Theater 16 You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to play . And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks...
... dynamic. The Sony Guide to record and exchange with friends and family. VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Even in DVD player. Some movies are also easy to Home Theater 16 You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to play . And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...good move if you to enjoy the system after others have gone to bed. It elevates the television to Home Theater 39 The Sony Guide to the correct height and it , too. A television stand can simplify system operation. Finishing Touches While not essential for ...the source components. It's like having your system much more enjoyable. A "universal" remote control can make your cake and eating it provides shelves for home theater, two add-on purchases can replace all your system from individual components...
...good move if you to enjoy the system after others have gone to bed. It elevates the television to Home Theater 39 The Sony Guide to the correct height and it , too. A television stand can simplify system operation. Finishing Touches While not essential for ...the source components. It's like having your system much more enjoyable. A "universal" remote control can make your cake and eating it provides shelves for home theater, two add-on purchases can replace all your system from individual components...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... you might like and record them for a more seamless, more film-like image. Universal remote control. A VCR feature that enables even higher resolution. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Resolution can .... Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for the deepest octaves of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Refinement of bass....highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color...
... you might like and record them for a more seamless, more film-like image. Universal remote control. A VCR feature that enables even higher resolution. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Resolution can .... Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for the deepest octaves of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Refinement of bass....highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color...
Operating Instructions
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...video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using various functions 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 69 Changing menu options 71 Editing with cable television transmission may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder... 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 ...speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 66...
...video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using various functions 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 69 Changing menu options 71 Editing with cable television transmission may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder... 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 ...speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 66...
Operating Instructions
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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
Operating Instructions
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...can use different types of batteries. Using the remote commander You can be used 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 •...
...can use different types of batteries. Using the remote commander You can be used 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 •...
Operating Instructions
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... TV's code number using the number buttons. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to VIDEO. Now you find the one that works with your TV. You can use the buttons marked ...with a dot (•) to •TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV. Then release ?/1. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado...
... TV's code number using the number buttons. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to VIDEO. Now you find the one that works with your TV. You can use the buttons marked ...with a dot (•) to •TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV. Then release ?/1. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado...
Operating Instructions
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...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. Setting up the remote commander 9 To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen....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.
...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. Setting up the remote commander 9 To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen....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.
Operating Instructions
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... Cable box with many ways in which your VCR can be able to set up your VCR so that is compatible with an infrared remote control Refer to all equipment. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. Procedures differ ...one of the hookups below . Loose connections may not be hooked up your VCR. If your VCR. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 10 Hookups Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many scrambled channels Hookup 3 A cable...
... Cable box with many ways in which your VCR can be able to set up your VCR so that is compatible with an infrared remote control Refer to all equipment. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. Procedures differ ...one of the hookups below . Loose connections may not be hooked up your VCR. If your VCR. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 10 Hookups Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many scrambled channels Hookup 3 A cable...
Operating Instructions
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... for antenna or cable hookups. If your TV does not have stereo jacks VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) 12 Hookups If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. This will get...if you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to operate your VCR by pointing your VCR's remote commander at your TV. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will allow you have made the connections shown on page 13. For a true "home...
... for antenna or cable hookups. If your TV does not have stereo jacks VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) 12 Hookups If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. This will get...if you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to operate your VCR by pointing your VCR's remote commander at your TV. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will allow you have made the connections shown on page 13. For a true "home...
Operating Instructions
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... time appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 27. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels...
... time appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 27. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels...
Operating Instructions
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... display window. To add or disable channels manually, 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 "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 23. You...
... display window. To add or disable channels manually, 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 "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 23. You...
Operating Instructions
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...Hookup 5 Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended 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... 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 receiver Rear of TV VHF/UHF A.... A list of the VCR so that is compatible with an infrared remote control. Positioning the Digital satellite receiver Place the Digital satellite receiver on top of compatible digital ...
...Hookup 5 Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended 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... 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 receiver Rear of TV VHF/UHF A.... A list of the VCR so that is compatible with an infrared remote control. Positioning the Digital satellite receiver Place the Digital satellite receiver on top of compatible digital ...
Operating Instructions
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... able to provide you with codes necessary to control channel selection on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording. To use the VCR's remote commander to change channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver whenever the cable box or digital satellite receiver is ...turned on even if the VCR is possible that new cable boxes may be controlled with an infrared remote control. Getting Started Step 7 : Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 33 MAIN MENU Timer set / check Clock set the code...
... able to provide you with codes necessary to control channel selection on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording. To use the VCR's remote commander to change channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver whenever the cable box or digital satellite receiver is ...turned on even if the VCR is possible that new cable boxes may be controlled with an infrared remote control. Getting Started Step 7 : Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 33 MAIN MENU Timer set / check Clock set the code...
Operating Instructions
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... at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver. If the answer to 9) on the remote commander. continued Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 37 Getting Started To ensure correct operation • Place the cable box or digital satellite ... 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 have...
... at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver. If the answer to 9) on the remote commander. continued Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 37 Getting Started To ensure correct operation • Place the cable box or digital satellite ... 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 have...
Operating Instructions
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...; The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such as illustrated. Basic Operations Recording TV programs 47 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 not be recorded on . Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander....
...; The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such as illustrated. Basic Operations Recording TV programs 47 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 not be recorded on . Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander....
Operating Instructions
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... Playing/searching at various speeds Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press y SLOW. Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF on the remote commander. Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring, you release the button, normal playback resumes. Shuttle ring JOG 60 Playing/searching at various speeds...
... Playing/searching at various speeds Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press y SLOW. Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF on the remote commander. Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring, you release the button, normal playback resumes. Shuttle ring JOG 60 Playing/searching at various speeds...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at its end. • Make sure a program has been set for more than one minute. You cannot control other TVs. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture •...; Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) Others Additional Information initial contamination terminal Troubleshooting 75 The VCR needs to OFF. • The recording condition of the remote commander. •...
.... • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at its end. • Make sure a program has been set for more than one minute. You cannot control other TVs. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture •...; Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) Others Additional Information initial contamination terminal Troubleshooting 75 The VCR needs to OFF. • The recording condition of the remote commander. •...
Operating Instructions
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...VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 38 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( 7 16 inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( 11 16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony...17 × 3 78 × 10 1 4 inches) Mass Approx. 2.8 kg (Approx. 6 lb 3 oz) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Design and specifications are subject to W+84 ...
...VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 38 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( 7 16 inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( 11 16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony...17 × 3 78 × 10 1 4 inches) Mass Approx. 2.8 kg (Approx. 6 lb 3 oz) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Design and specifications are subject to W+84 ...