Note On Blank Screen
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... jacks" on page 31 or "To set the "Progressive" setting" on page 58. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-671-556-11(1) US AK68-00929A If you have connected a progressive format TV to the DVD-VCR's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (red/green/blue) using a component video cord. If your TV screen should... unit continuously for 5 seconds or more . In this hookup if your TV screen may become unclear or unnatural. You can be canceled by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X (pause) button on the front panel of the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more .
... jacks" on page 31 or "To set the "Progressive" setting" on page 58. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-671-556-11(1) US AK68-00929A If you have connected a progressive format TV to the DVD-VCR's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (red/green/blue) using a component video cord. If your TV screen should... unit continuously for 5 seconds or more . In this hookup if your TV screen may become unclear or unnatural. You can be canceled by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X (pause) button on the front panel of the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more .
Note On Connections
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.../AUDIO L/R) and S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) to a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on your TV. CORRECT TV rear panel DVD-VCR rear panel INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Stereo audio cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) ...INCORRECT TV rear panel INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVD-VCR rear panel Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-679-665-11(1) US AK68-01027A
.../AUDIO L/R) and S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) to a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on your TV. CORRECT TV rear panel DVD-VCR rear panel INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Stereo audio cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) ...INCORRECT TV rear panel INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVD-VCR rear panel Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-679-665-11(1) US AK68-01027A
Operating Instructions
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... at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D271P © 2006 Sony Corporation
... at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D271P © 2006 Sony Corporation
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...-screen display 41 Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programs 48 Recording TV programs using the timer 51 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 53 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) continued Table of contents 5US
...-screen display 41 Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programs 48 Recording TV programs using the timer 51 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 53 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) continued Table of contents 5US
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...DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD...available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for Standardization). This player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in...
...DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD...available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for Standardization). This player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10US Unpacking
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10US Unpacking
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Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch 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...
Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch 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...
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... is set to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons Operations ?/1 Turns a Sony TV on a Sony TV MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the muting function TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate your Sony TV. Getting Started Controlling a Sony TV with an orange dot (•).
... is set to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons Operations ?/1 Turns a Sony TV on a Sony TV MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the muting function TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate your Sony TV. Getting Started Controlling a Sony TV with an orange dot (•).
Operating Instructions
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...with only a few scrambled channels Cable box with many ways in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be hooked up your DVD-VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of cable entry as close to use the ...the hookup you have completed the connections, follow one of the hookups below. Then use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you are completed. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the connections are ready to the point of RF ...
...with only a few scrambled channels Cable box with many ways in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be hooked up your DVD-VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of cable entry as close to use the ...the hookup you have completed the connections, follow one of the hookups below. Then use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you are completed. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the connections are ready to the point of RF ...
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... receiver TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. continued Basic hookups 15US Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup... If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. If your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to make the connections shown on this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks...
... receiver TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. continued Basic hookups 15US Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup... If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. If your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to make the connections shown on this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks...
Operating Instructions
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... you are using : • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your antenna cable is required. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable... to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the IN ...
... you are using : • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your antenna cable is required. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable... to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the IN ...
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... connection is required. C UHF continued Basic hookups 17US Getting Started C Use this hookup if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled...
... connection is required. C UHF continued Basic hookups 17US Getting Started C Use this hookup if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled...
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...before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. DVD-VCR setup (Hookup 1 continued) Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 24. To add...is incorrect, or "-:-" appears in the display window. When Auto preset is plugged into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page...
...before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. DVD-VCR setup (Hookup 1 continued) Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 24. To add...is incorrect, or "-:-" appears in the display window. When Auto preset is plugged into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page...
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C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your or TV: A, B, or C. to AC outlet AC power cord Basic hookups 19US Getting Started ... cable box What you cannot do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on page 20. After you have completed hookup... VHF B or UHF For connector types B and...
C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your or TV: A, B, or C. to AC outlet AC power cord Basic hookups 19US Getting Started ... cable box What you cannot do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on page 20. After you have completed hookup... VHF B or UHF For connector types B and...
Operating Instructions
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The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on -screen display language. Before you... cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press...
The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on -screen display language. Before you... cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press...
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...the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 22US Setting the clock If broadcasters in your area... is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Stop the DVD playback. Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP,...
...the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 22US Setting the clock If broadcasters in your area... is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Stop the DVD playback. Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP,...
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... V/v to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, ...turn off the DVD-VCR. For the fastest response, select your time zone. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (...
... V/v to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, ...turn off the DVD-VCR. For the fastest response, select your time zone. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (...
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... wait about 20 minutes. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 24US Setting the clock Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20... the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on . • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. If so, set...
... wait about 20 minutes. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 24US Setting the clock Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20... the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on . • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. If so, set...
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Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER. 4 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set automatically. 5 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 6 Press SET UP to select the digits. The day of the week is turned off. Setting the clock 25US Note • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set , and press V/v to exit the menu.
Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER. 4 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set automatically. 5 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 6 Press SET UP to select the digits. The day of the week is turned off. Setting the clock 25US Note • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set , and press V/v to exit the menu.
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.... First, we recommend that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using automatic presetting methods. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to preset, set them manually. Then, if there are...a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. When using manual presetting methods...
.... First, we recommend that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using automatic presetting methods. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to preset, set them manually. Then, if there are...a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. When using manual presetting methods...