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... 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 18 Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player 21 Component Video hookup 22 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 24 Playing discs 28 Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 35 Recording from a connected equipment 38 Recording from a connected equipment...
... 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 18 Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player 21 Component Video hookup 22 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 24 Playing discs 28 Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 35 Recording from a connected equipment 38 Recording from a connected equipment...
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... ENTER Selects the channel on a Sony TV. Setting up the remote commander 13US TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source. MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with an orange dot (•). When the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to operate your Sony TV. Adjusts the volume of a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO.
... ENTER Selects the channel on a Sony TV. Setting up the remote commander 13US TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source. MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with an orange dot (•). When the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to operate your Sony TV. Adjusts the volume of a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO.
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... DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- The VCR starts playing automatically if 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 the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control...
... DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- The VCR starts playing automatically if 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 the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control...
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...remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO...to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on page 16. continued Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape...
...remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO...to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on page 16. continued Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape...
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...VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. You can set to the correct time. • Turn on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Before you start... • Check that the signal from the player...is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Recording from a connected equipment using the timer The timer programming menu appears. 38US Recording from a connected equipment using...
...VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. You can set to the correct time. • Turn on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Before you start... • Check that the signal from the player...is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Recording from a connected equipment using the timer The timer programming menu appears. 38US Recording from a connected equipment using...
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... total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Basic Operations continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 41US SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control...
... total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Basic Operations continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 41US SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control...
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... when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The "Parental Control" function allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to set a playback limitation level. Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be...
... when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The "Parental Control" function allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to set a playback limitation level. Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be...
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...play, Repeat play) Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the disc to create your own program (Program play) You can program up to control the DVD player. 2 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is canceled when: - you want by pressing [/1. You can .... 1 Press SELECT DVD to 20 tracks. DVD Additional Operations continued Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play mode is in the order you open the disc tray - the player enters standby mode by arranging the order of the tracks on the remote. Note •...
...play, Repeat play) Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the disc to create your own program (Program play) You can program up to control the DVD player. 2 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is canceled when: - you want by pressing [/1. You can .... 1 Press SELECT DVD to 20 tracks. DVD Additional Operations continued Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play mode is in the order you open the disc tray - the player enters standby mode by arranging the order of the tracks on the remote. Note •...
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... REPEAT H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN TOP MENU 1 Press SELECT DVD to close the tray. If you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains only MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing an MP3 audio track 69US Playing an MP3 audio track ...Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the disc tray, then press Z to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the remote. Before you can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (...
... REPEAT H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN TOP MENU 1 Press SELECT DVD to close the tray. If you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains only MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing an MP3 audio track 69US Playing an MP3 audio track ...Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the disc tray, then press Z to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the remote. Before you can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (...
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...8226; Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Then you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, "Select a Media Type" menu appears. Z SELECT DVD CLEAR ./ > H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU 1 Press SELECT DVD to close the tray.... can play JPEG image files on the disc tray, then press Z to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs). DVD Additional Operations continued Playing JPEG image files 75US
...8226; Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Then you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, "Select a Media Type" menu appears. Z SELECT DVD CLEAR ./ > H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU 1 Press SELECT DVD to close the tray.... can play JPEG image files on the disc tray, then press Z to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs). DVD Additional Operations continued Playing JPEG image files 75US
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.... The menu for your TV screen. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to select the item number you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on your selection appears. 2 Press ... interactively. Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions 79US You can also use the number buttons to select "PBC ON." Number buttons V/v ENTER O RETURN MENU 1 Press MENU to select the item number and track. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on the remote.
.... The menu for your TV screen. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to select the item number you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on your selection appears. 2 Press ... interactively. Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions 79US You can also use the number buttons to select "PBC ON." Number buttons V/v ENTER O RETURN MENU 1 Press MENU to select the item number and track. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on the remote.
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... tracking meter does not appear • The recording condition of the remote commander. 88US Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you replace the batteries of the tape is disconnected from the wall outlet. unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. The... remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in USA" on but the DVD- • Moisture condensation has occurred. You cannot control other TVs. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (see "For customers in the remote commander with the SELECT DVD/VIDEO ...
... tracking meter does not appear • The recording condition of the remote commander. 88US Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you replace the batteries of the tape is disconnected from the wall outlet. unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. The... remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in USA" on but the DVD- • Moisture condensation has occurred. You cannot control other TVs. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (see "For customers in the remote commander with the SELECT DVD/VIDEO ...
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...• Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 55). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the remote and unit does not function. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to video input. • The... area, have to operate abnormally, unplug the player. Make the connection using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. Additional Information...
...• Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 55). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the remote and unit does not function. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to video input. • The... area, have to operate abnormally, unplug the player. Make the connection using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. Additional Information...
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... parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 38 × 11 3 8 inches) Mass Approx. 3.5 kg (Approx. 7.7 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary...
... parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 38 × 11 3 8 inches) Mass Approx. 3.5 kg (Approx. 7.7 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary...
Operating Instructions
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...) E A (eject) button (32) F z REC (record) button (36) G m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (26) (32) H x (stop) button (25) (32) I X (pause) button (25) (32) J H (play) button (25) (31) K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (12) L Remote sensor (12) M PROGRESSIVE indicator (48) N TRACKING +/- Index to parts and controls Refer to parts and controls buttons* (34) O LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L (MONO)/ R jacks (84) ∗...
...) E A (eject) button (32) F z REC (record) button (36) G m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (26) (32) H x (stop) button (25) (32) I X (pause) button (25) (32) J H (play) button (25) (31) K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (12) L Remote sensor (12) M PROGRESSIVE indicator (48) N TRACKING +/- Index to parts and controls Refer to parts and controls buttons* (34) O LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L (MONO)/ R jacks (84) ∗...
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...; Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. 98US Index to parts and controls Remote commander for DVD A Z (open/close) button (24) (26) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (12) C SELECT DVD button (12) D Number buttons* (29) (52) E CLEAR button (62) F ANGLE button (57) G SET UP button (18) H SUBTITLE button (59...
...; Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. 98US Index to parts and controls Remote commander for DVD A Z (open/close) button (24) (26) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (12) C SELECT DVD button (12) D Number buttons* (29) (52) E CLEAR button (62) F ANGLE button (57) G SET UP button (18) H SUBTITLE button (59...
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...PLAY and CH/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. Additional Information Index to parts and controls 99US Remote commander for VIDEO A Z (eject) button (32) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (12) C SELECT VIDEO button (12) D Number buttons* (13) E CLEAR button (33) (39) F ...SET UP button (18) G TIMER button (38) H AUDIO button* (35) I SKIP button (32) J REPLAY button (32) K SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (36) L z REC (record...
...PLAY and CH/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. Additional Information Index to parts and controls 99US Remote commander for VIDEO A Z (eject) button (32) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (12) C SELECT VIDEO button (12) D Number buttons* (13) E CLEAR button (33) (39) F ...SET UP button (18) G TIMER button (38) H AUDIO button* (35) I SKIP button (32) J REPLAY button (32) K SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (36) L z REC (record...