Limited Warranty (US Only)
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.... REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics...
.... REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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..., MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. WARNING: Do not install this DVD/VCR Receiver is connected. As the laser beam used in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is intended to alert the user to the point of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this equipment in...
..., MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. WARNING: Do not install this DVD/VCR Receiver is connected. As the laser beam used in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is intended to alert the user to the point of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this equipment in...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... on Discs 6 About Symbols 6 Front Panel 7 Display Window 8 Remote Control 9 Rear Panel 10 Preparation Connections 11-14 Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD/VCR Receiver 11 Basic TV Connections 12 Optional TV Connections 12 Speaker System Connections 13 Speaker Positioning 13 Radio Antenna Connections 14 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to the unit itself or other material damage. Tip Indicates tips and hints for instructions Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to DVD/VCR Receiver 14 Digital Device Connections 14 Selecting the Output/Input Source 15 Before Operation...
... on Discs 6 About Symbols 6 Front Panel 7 Display Window 8 Remote Control 9 Rear Panel 10 Preparation Connections 11-14 Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD/VCR Receiver 11 Basic TV Connections 12 Optional TV Connections 12 Speaker System Connections 13 Speaker Positioning 13 Radio Antenna Connections 14 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to the unit itself or other material damage. Tip Indicates tips and hints for instructions Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to DVD/VCR Receiver 14 Digital Device Connections 14 Selecting the Output/Input Source 15 Before Operation...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... control) function. Wipe the disc from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your output sources (DVD or VIDEO) to view on the TV screen. • If you want to view DVD deck output source: Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VIDEO on the front panel until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output source of...
... control) function. Wipe the disc from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your output sources (DVD or VIDEO) to view on the TV screen. • If you want to view DVD deck output source: Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VIDEO on the front panel until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output source of...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... reverse picture search. VIDEO: Advances the tape from STOP mode or for a fast reverse search. x (STOP) Stops playback or recording. Display window Shows the current status of speakers. VIDEO 2 IN(VIDEO/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of current chapter/track or to NEXT chapter/track. INPUT SELECT Selects the VIDEO deck's source (Tuner, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2). Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Remote Sensor Point the DVD/VCR Receiver remote control here. TUNER FM/AM Selects Radio...
... reverse picture search. VIDEO: Advances the tape from STOP mode or for a fast reverse search. x (STOP) Stops playback or recording. Display window Shows the current status of speakers. VIDEO 2 IN(VIDEO/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of current chapter/track or to NEXT chapter/track. INPUT SELECT Selects the VIDEO deck's source (Tuner, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2). Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Remote Sensor Point the DVD/VCR Receiver remote control here. TUNER FM/AM Selects Radio...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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.... DVD TOP MENU Displays the disc's Title menu, if available. ENTER Acknowledges menu selection. TUNING (+/-) To tune in a menu. z REC/ITR Records normally or activates Instant Timer Recording. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. DVD Sets the output source to VIDEO. INPUT SELECT Selects the VIDEO deck's source (L1 OPT, LINE1, LINE2, Tuner). TUNER FM/AM Selects the DVD/VCR Receiver's tuner as the listening choice. (FM and AM bands) 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in the desired station. MEMORY Memorize a radio station frequency into the tuner. PROGRAM...
.... DVD TOP MENU Displays the disc's Title menu, if available. ENTER Acknowledges menu selection. TUNING (+/-) To tune in a menu. z REC/ITR Records normally or activates Instant Timer Recording. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. DVD Sets the output source to VIDEO. INPUT SELECT Selects the VIDEO deck's source (L1 OPT, LINE1, LINE2, Tuner). TUNER FM/AM Selects the DVD/VCR Receiver's tuner as the listening choice. (FM and AM bands) 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in the desired station. MEMORY Memorize a radio station frequency into the tuner. PROGRAM...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... the output channel of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other equipment you could be distorted by the copy protection system. Use connections described on pages 11-14. Tip If your antenna lead wire is connected directly to view at the Cable Converter Box. Back Panel of Typical Cable Box Cable TV Wall Jack Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) 300/75 ohm OR Adaptor (Not supplied) Antenna OR Cable TV Wall Jack Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver Rear of your DVD/VCR Receiver. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel...
... the output channel of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other equipment you could be distorted by the copy protection system. Use connections described on pages 11-14. Tip If your antenna lead wire is connected directly to view at the Cable Converter Box. Back Panel of Typical Cable Box Cable TV Wall Jack Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) 300/75 ohm OR Adaptor (Not supplied) Antenna OR Cable TV Wall Jack Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver Rear of your DVD/VCR Receiver. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). Rear of TV ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO INPUT L R VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO INPUT L Pr Pb Y S VIDEO INPUT RA V C S Optional TV Connections Note DVD playback can ONLY be done using a component video cables (C). 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD/VCR Receiver to the DVD/VCR Receiver's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). Component Video (Color Stream®) connection 1 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the corresponding in jacks on the capabilities of DVD/VCR Receiver...
... change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). Rear of TV ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO INPUT L R VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO INPUT L Pr Pb Y S VIDEO INPUT RA V C S Optional TV Connections Note DVD playback can ONLY be done using a component video cables (C). 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD/VCR Receiver to the DVD/VCR Receiver's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). Component Video (Color Stream®) connection 1 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the corresponding in jacks on the capabilities of DVD/VCR Receiver...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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...; Rear Speakers Place the rear surround speakers to this unit). Front Speaker (Right) Center Speaker Front Speaker (Left) Speaker Positioning For a normal setup use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive volume output to the speakers. This ferrite core can be distorted and lack bass. If the cords are same height. It is optional. 13 Pass the others straight on the ferrite core. PREPARATION Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Connect...
...; Rear Speakers Place the rear surround speakers to this unit). Front Speaker (Right) Center Speaker Front Speaker (Left) Speaker Positioning For a normal setup use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive volume output to the speakers. This ferrite core can be distorted and lack bass. If the cords are same height. It is optional. 13 Pass the others straight on the ferrite core. PREPARATION Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Connect...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... antenna connectors. Game Device Digital Set Top Box Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver to the audio/video out jacks on your DVD/VCR Receiver, the DVD/VCR Receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. To select source of DVD/VCR Receiver Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to DVD/VCR Receiver Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to OPTICAL IN, press INPUT SELECT repeatedly on the remote control until "L1 OPT" appears in the display window. The Optical input function is 32 - 48kHz. Notes If the audio format of the digital output does...
... antenna connectors. Game Device Digital Set Top Box Rear of DVD/VCR Receiver to the audio/video out jacks on your DVD/VCR Receiver, the DVD/VCR Receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. To select source of DVD/VCR Receiver Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to DVD/VCR Receiver Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to OPTICAL IN, press INPUT SELECT repeatedly on the remote control until "L1 OPT" appears in the display window. The Optical input function is 32 - 48kHz. Notes If the audio format of the digital output does...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... output channels from DTS program sources such as the sense of fixed position in Dolby Surround. The Matrix mode may also find use in the following explains the basic operation when this mode when playing movie or Dolby Digital 2 channel which simulates multi-channel audio playback from a home theatre. This feature works with DVD discs encoded with the logo. - You can adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME on the front panel or by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote...
... output channels from DTS program sources such as the sense of fixed position in Dolby Surround. The Matrix mode may also find use in the following explains the basic operation when this mode when playing movie or Dolby Digital 2 channel which simulates multi-channel audio playback from a home theatre. This feature works with DVD discs encoded with the logo. - You can adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME on the front panel or by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... IN STEREO. Set this DVD/VCR Receiver can be heard through the channels in the STEREO position. AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT) Used during playback. LANGUAGE SELECT can be displayed in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD/VCR Receiver on page 11. 3 Use V/v to select a desired option on the front panel or remote control to select TUNER. BROADCAST TYPE can be switched between ENGLISH, SPANISH and FRENCH using B/b. Note Channel Selection will appear. 3 Use v to select the SOURCE SELECT option, then use B/b to select the TUNING menu, then...
... IN STEREO. Set this DVD/VCR Receiver can be heard through the channels in the STEREO position. AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT) Used during playback. LANGUAGE SELECT can be displayed in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD/VCR Receiver on page 11. 3 Use V/v to select a desired option on the front panel or remote control to select TUNER. BROADCAST TYPE can be switched between ENGLISH, SPANISH and FRENCH using B/b. Note Channel Selection will appear. 3 Use v to select the SOURCE SELECT option, then use B/b to select the TUNING menu, then...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... DVD/VCR Receiver to the TV screen. In the ON setting, the DVD/VCR Receiver looks for Daylight Saving Time automatically. 8 Press SETUP/MENU to return to set up the clock while the DVD/VCR Receiver is turned off . 1 Press SETUP/MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. Auto Clock Set The Auto Clock Set feature is selected as the time zone, the DVD/VCR Receiver sets the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. If "AUTO" is set to set the clock manually. PREPARATION VIDEO Operation Setup...
... DVD/VCR Receiver to the TV screen. In the ON setting, the DVD/VCR Receiver looks for Daylight Saving Time automatically. 8 Press SETUP/MENU to return to set up the clock while the DVD/VCR Receiver is turned off . 1 Press SETUP/MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. Auto Clock Set The Auto Clock Set feature is selected as the time zone, the DVD/VCR Receiver sets the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. If "AUTO" is set to set the clock manually. PREPARATION VIDEO Operation Setup...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... the picture. 4:3 Panscan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. General Operation 1 Press SETUP/MENU. The screen will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor. 21 Note Disc Language selection may not work for five seconds before releasing it. Both sides of the picture are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the DVD/VCR Receiver to the language code list on the DVD function mode. If you set your...
... the picture. 4:3 Panscan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. General Operation 1 Press SETUP/MENU. The screen will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor. 21 Note Disc Language selection may not work for five seconds before releasing it. Both sides of the picture are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the DVD/VCR Receiver to the language code list on the DVD function mode. If you set your...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... while viewing a still picture. 3 To return to select the tape speed for the first time. Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is inserted, the unit will power-up automatically. Set the Output Source to remove snow or streaks. The indicator will light and the DVD/VCR Receiver will start playback automatically. 2 Press H (PLAY). You have to set the DVD/VCR Receiver...
... while viewing a still picture. 3 To return to select the tape speed for the first time. Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is inserted, the unit will power-up automatically. Set the Output Source to remove snow or streaks. The indicator will light and the DVD/VCR Receiver will start playback automatically. 2 Press H (PLAY). You have to set the DVD/VCR Receiver...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... program while watching another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select LINE1 (L1), LINE2 (L2). 3 Set the desired recording speed (SP or EP) with the safety tab intact. 2 Press SETUP/MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 3 Use V/v to select the PROGRAM menu. 4 Press ENTER to go to select the MONTH option. Preparation: Turn on the DVD/VCR Receiver, then press X (PAUSE) again to select the desired channel (Channel...
... program while watching another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select LINE1 (L1), LINE2 (L2). 3 Set the desired recording speed (SP or EP) with the safety tab intact. 2 Press SETUP/MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 3 Use V/v to select the PROGRAM menu. 4 Press ENTER to go to select the MONTH option. Preparation: Turn on the DVD/VCR Receiver, then press X (PAUSE) again to select the desired channel (Channel...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... must set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. 1 Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. 2 Select the desired channel with the safety tab intact. 3 Press H (PLAY) on the DVD deck. "LOCK" and "DISC IS COPY PROTECTED" will go into Record mode. 5 Stop the Copy Process. The DVD/VCR Receiver will appear in the camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this DVD/VCR Receiver, the rear or Front panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make...
... must set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. 1 Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. 2 Select the desired channel with the safety tab intact. 3 Press H (PLAY) on the DVD deck. "LOCK" and "DISC IS COPY PROTECTED" will go into Record mode. 5 Stop the Copy Process. The DVD/VCR Receiver will appear in the camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this DVD/VCR Receiver, the rear or Front panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... on the SETUP menu. SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is being received. Adjust volume at your stereo system. SAP Lights up when a stereo broadcast is equipped with the SP/EP button. 7 Select the desired channel. If STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen. Do this unit to record the SAP. 1 Insert a video cassette with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is heard from both speakers. Multichannel TV Sound Indicator (MTS...
... on the SETUP menu. SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is being received. Adjust volume at your stereo system. SAP Lights up when a stereo broadcast is equipped with the SP/EP button. 7 Select the desired channel. If STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen. Do this unit to record the SAP. 1 Insert a video cassette with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is heard from both speakers. Multichannel TV Sound Indicator (MTS...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the DVD. Note Repeat A-B play , press A-B. The on-screen display appears on the setup menu to use the number buttons to select a desired repeat mode. Note Slow motion playback in the box. Tip By pressing > during playback. 2 To turn off the 3D Surround effect, press SOUND FIELD again to right in reverse is canceled. Notes This function only works with...
... simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the DVD. Note Repeat A-B play , press A-B. The on-screen display appears on the setup menu to use the number buttons to select a desired repeat mode. Note Slow motion playback in the box. Tip By pressing > during playback. 2 To turn off the 3D Surround effect, press SOUND FIELD again to right in reverse is canceled. Notes This function only works with...
HTV600DP Operating Instructions (main amp/tuner for HTV)
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... TV/VIDEO button on the equipment connected with the audio cable is poor. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV screen. No disc is placed upside down . The audio cables are dirty. The power of a problem before contacting service. Tape heads are not connected securely. Connect the audio cable securely. Turn on the remote control repeatedly to receive DVD/VCR Receiver signal output...
... TV/VIDEO button on the equipment connected with the audio cable is poor. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV screen. No disc is placed upside down . The audio cables are dirty. The power of a problem before contacting service. Tape heads are not connected securely. Connect the audio cable securely. Turn on the remote control repeatedly to receive DVD/VCR Receiver signal output...