The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... to play. Digital audio outputs. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. Component video outputs. They do the best job of discs you 'll want to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. To enjoy surround sound, you 'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the signal from the DVD player to Home Theater 8 These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for progressive scan DVD...
... to play. Digital audio outputs. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. Component video outputs. They do the best job of discs you 'll want to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. To enjoy surround sound, you 'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the signal from the DVD player to Home Theater 8 These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for progressive scan DVD...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... an audio system that deliver the movie theater experience at home. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. A new type of free, over-the-air TV broadcasting with up to the highest treble. DTV receiver. Some say "Digital Video Disc." DVD-R/RW capability. HD component video connection. High Definition. Minimum requirements are displayed, then the even-numbered lines. First the odd numbered lines are a DVD player, a television with up to convey high resolution, which...
... an audio system that deliver the movie theater experience at home. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. A new type of free, over-the-air TV broadcasting with up to the highest treble. DTV receiver. Some say "Digital Video Disc." DVD-R/RW capability. HD component video connection. High Definition. Minimum requirements are displayed, then the even-numbered lines. First the odd numbered lines are a DVD player, a television with up to convey high resolution, which...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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.... High-resolution audio that fills their own power amplifier. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to Home Theater 50 A VCR feature that records video onto a hard drive. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. System that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Projection. Super Audio CD playback. Others appreciate a picture that enables you to connect video equipment to your love of music. A flat panel television display type in "lines of bass. Progressive Scanning...
.... High-resolution audio that fills their own power amplifier. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to Home Theater 50 A VCR feature that records video onto a hard drive. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. System that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Projection. Super Audio CD playback. Others appreciate a picture that enables you to connect video equipment to your love of music. A flat panel television display type in "lines of bass. Progressive Scanning...
Operating Instructions
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... to change or modifications not expressly approved in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 10 °C/hour). • Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder. • Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in a particular installation. The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license by one of its AC power cord connected. •...
... to change or modifications not expressly approved in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 10 °C/hour). • Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder. • Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in a particular installation. The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license by one of its AC power cord connected. •...
Operating Instructions
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... box controller and set to "On" (page 86) to download the TV Guide On Screen data. • If you are using the TV Guide On Screen system and the recorder is receiving TV Guide On Screen data, you have separate cables for timer recording. You can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you reach "Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord" (page 21). Wait until you need to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned...
... box controller and set to "On" (page 86) to download the TV Guide On Screen data. • If you are using the TV Guide On Screen system and the recorder is receiving TV Guide On Screen data, you have separate cables for timer recording. You can also use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you reach "Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord" (page 21). Wait until you need to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned...
Operating Instructions
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11Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 112). If you want to step 15. 12Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver. If you do not have a cable box, select "No," then go to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 14), select "Yes." Use M/m to select the number and
11Set the cable box/satellite receiver control, and press ENTER. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 112). If you want to step 15. 12Enter the brand code of your cable box/ satellite receiver. If you do not have a cable box, select "No," then go to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 14), select "Yes." Use M/m to select the number and
Operating Instructions
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... receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in Settings Setup (page 86). and check that the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window. Then using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box to control your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place. 1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape. 2 Attach it so that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 3 Press the number buttons...
... receiver control setting 1 Point the DVD recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in Settings Setup (page 86). and check that the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window. Then using your DVD recorder's remote, enter 09 to tune your cable box to control your cable box or satellite receiver, fix it in place. 1 Remove the backing on the double-sided tape. 2 Attach it so that the channel changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window. 3 Press the number buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... cable box must be turned on, the set top box controller must be connected, and "Set Top Box Control" in use. The television program list is blank when TV Guide On Screen data is being downloaded or a satellite or terrestrial digital tuner is not set, set top box control has changed the channel to download the TV Guide On Screen data. - If the channel number in the TV Guide On Screen system. • The TV Guide On Screen system is turned off. If the time...
... cable box must be turned on, the set top box controller must be connected, and "Set Top Box Control" in use. The television program list is blank when TV Guide On Screen data is being downloaded or a satellite or terrestrial digital tuner is not set, set top box control has changed the channel to download the TV Guide On Screen data. - If the channel number in the TV Guide On Screen system. • The TV Guide On Screen system is turned off. If the time...
Operating Instructions
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..., select "Change channel lineup" from the Main Menu Bar, and then select "Review options." buttons to lock from LISTINGS and press the blue button. Notes • Programs that contain copy protection signals do not appear in the Picture in Guide. • The Picture in Guide is off if no buttons are watching programs through a set top box while the recorder's power is locked during recording. • If you want to change the program list by page. • Each time you turn...
..., select "Change channel lineup" from the Main Menu Bar, and then select "Review options." buttons to lock from LISTINGS and press the blue button. Notes • Programs that contain copy protection signals do not appear in the Picture in Guide. • The Picture in Guide is off if no buttons are watching programs through a set top box while the recorder's power is locked during recording. • If you want to change the program list by page. • Each time you turn...
Operating Instructions
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Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD [TV GUIDE] Blue button Green button Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual/VCR Plus+) There are three methods to set "Set Top Box Control" in the Settings setup to eight days in advance. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. Note Copy-Once programs can use the TV Guide On Screen system to set the timer to record a program up to "On." • Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. Notes...
Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD [TV GUIDE] Blue button Green button Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual/VCR Plus+) There are three methods to set "Set Top Box Control" in the Settings setup to eight days in advance. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program. Note Copy-Once programs can use the TV Guide On Screen system to set the timer to record a program up to "On." • Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording. Notes...
Operating Instructions
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... a scene are recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. All discs Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc, " " appears in the front panel display. VCD CD DATA CD Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. HDD -RWVR DVD VCD CD DATA CD Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. DVD 56 Playback options Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE 123 456 789 0 INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE ./> PREV/NEXT H PLAY ANGLE PROGRESSIVE m/M X PAUSE SUR Buttons Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Operations Discs Stops play and opens the disc tray.
... a scene are recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. All discs Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc, " " appears in the front panel display. VCD CD DATA CD Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks. HDD -RWVR DVD VCD CD DATA CD Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. DVD 56 Playback options Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE 123 456 789 0 INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE ./> PREV/NEXT H PLAY ANGLE PROGRESSIVE m/M X PAUSE SUR Buttons Z OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Operations Discs Stops play and opens the disc tray.
Operating Instructions
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...To use the display, see "Parental Control" in "Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)" (page 92). 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause Mode : Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level : Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level : Progressive Mode : Screen Saver : Line1 Input : Line3 Input : 16 : 9 Auto Off Off Auto On Video Video To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto...
...To use the display, see "Parental Control" in "Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)" (page 92). 5 Select an option, and press ENTER. SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Tuner Preset Area Setup Clock Set Top Box Control Language Easy Setup SETUP Settings Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup TV Type : Pause Mode : Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level : Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level : Progressive Mode : Screen Saver : Line1 Input : Line3 Input : 16 : 9 Auto Off Off Auto On Video Video To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly. Tuner Preset Ch1 Antenna / Cable : Auto...
Operating Instructions
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.... Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down . Gives you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is set this when the playback sound from the following jacks: - This function affects the output of the following setup items switch the method of being at a live performance. Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to "On." DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when "Dolby Digital" is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Dolby Surround Normal...
.... Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down . Gives you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is set this when the playback sound from the following jacks: - This function affects the output of the following setup items switch the method of being at a live performance. Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to "On." DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when "Dolby Digital" is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Dolby Surround Normal...
Operating Instructions
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... The channel on the cable box/satellite receiver has been changed. , The set top box controller is connected and "Set Top Box Control" is set the recorder to normal (interlace) format. , Noise may be changed the channels. or INPUT SELECT. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the signal from equipment connected to your TV is connected to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. In this troubleshooting guide to the LINE IN 3 jack, select "L3" in the front panel display...
... The channel on the cable box/satellite receiver has been changed. , The set top box controller is connected and "Set Top Box Control" is set the recorder to normal (interlace) format. , Noise may be changed the channels. or INPUT SELECT. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the signal from equipment connected to your TV is connected to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. In this troubleshooting guide to the LINE IN 3 jack, select "L3" in the front panel display...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment connected through the recorder is fixed. The playback picture or TV program from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio Setup settings (page 89). Set this function to "On" (page 90). The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set to "On" (page 86) to download the TV Guide On Screen data. , The cable box/satellite receiver brand code is in Video Setup. , The aspect ratio...
... equipment connected through the recorder is fixed. The playback picture or TV program from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio Setup settings (page 89). Set this function to "On" (page 90). The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set to "On" (page 86) to download the TV Guide On Screen data. , The cable box/satellite receiver brand code is in Video Setup. , The aspect ratio...
Operating Instructions
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... power cord from the AC outlet, and connect it again. , The program contains copy protection signals that restrict copying. , The timer setting overlapped another setting that lasted for more than one hour, reset the clock (page 86). , There is set for more than three minutes, the recording mode indication may be erased from the front panel display. Recording does not stop . Should the power failure continue for the recorder and remote. Display The clock...
... power cord from the AC outlet, and connect it again. , The program contains copy protection signals that restrict copying. , The timer setting overlapped another setting that lasted for more than one hour, reset the clock (page 86). , There is set for more than three minutes, the recording mode indication may be erased from the front panel display. Recording does not stop . Should the power failure continue for the recorder and remote. Display The clock...
Operating Instructions
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... operate abnormally, turn off . , Set the TV/DVD switch to the remote. , The same command mode is not blocked. Other Sony equipment responds to DVD (page 22). The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on because the power was turned on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is because the recorder is not a malfunction. If this does not resolve the problem, format...
... operate abnormally, turn off . , Set the TV/DVD switch to the remote. , The same command mode is not blocked. Other Sony equipment responds to DVD (page 22). The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on because the power was turned on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is because the recorder is not a malfunction. If this does not resolve the problem, format...
Operating Instructions
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... guide to disc types 8 Quick Timer 51 R Rear panel 108 REC 50 "Rec Mode" 51 "Rec Mode Adjust" 47, 93 "Rec NR" 52 REC PAUSE 51 "Rec Settings" 51 REC STOP 51, 79 "Rec Video Equalizer" 52 Recording 45, 91 picture adjustment 51 recordable discs 8 recording format 8 while watching another program 51 Recording mode 42, 45, 52 Recording picture quality 51 Recording picture size 51 Recording time 45, 52 RECOVERY 100 Region code 11 Remaining time 42 Remote 21, 106 Resetting 95 Resume Play...
... guide to disc types 8 Quick Timer 51 R Rear panel 108 REC 50 "Rec Mode" 51 "Rec Mode Adjust" 47, 93 "Rec NR" 52 REC PAUSE 51 "Rec Settings" 51 REC STOP 51, 79 "Rec Video Equalizer" 52 Recording 45, 91 picture adjustment 51 recordable discs 8 recording format 8 while watching another program 51 Recording mode 42, 45, 52 Recording picture quality 51 Recording picture size 51 Recording time 45, 52 RECOVERY 100 Region code 11 Remaining time 42 Remote 21, 106 Resetting 95 Resume Play...
Quick Start Guide
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... outlet 4 Connect all power cords last! Select a connection Select one of the following the instructions in step 9 of your VCR and connect the DVD recorder in the Operating Instructions. Satellite Receiver Cable (cable box without video / audio output) -or- RF IN OUT to an AC outlet 4 to your DVD recorder. ©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 2-187-190-11(1) You have the recorder change the channel of Setup on the recorder. If you plan to use your VCR, reconnect...
... outlet 4 Connect all power cords last! Select a connection Select one of the following the instructions in step 9 of your VCR and connect the DVD recorder in the Operating Instructions. Satellite Receiver Cable (cable box without video / audio output) -or- RF IN OUT to an AC outlet 4 to your DVD recorder. ©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 2-187-190-11(1) You have the recorder change the channel of Setup on the recorder. If you plan to use your VCR, reconnect...
Quick Start Guide
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.... The Easy Setup display automatically appears on your TV screen when you turn on your TV screen. EASY SETUP Settings-Area Setup 1/7 Select your recorder for the first time. Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the System Menu. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will be made all necessary connections. EASY SETUP Initial settings necessary to use the recorder. You can change them later using Setup." USA...
.... The Easy Setup display automatically appears on your TV screen when you turn on your TV screen. EASY SETUP Settings-Area Setup 1/7 Select your recorder for the first time. Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the System Menu. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will be made all necessary connections. EASY SETUP Initial settings necessary to use the recorder. You can change them later using Setup." USA...