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... 2 WARNING 2 Notes about discs 3 Precautions 7 About this manual 7 This player can play the following discs Getting Started 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 20 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock 26 Step 6 : Presetting channels Advanced Hookups 30 S-Video/Component Video hookup...-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
... 2 WARNING 2 Notes about discs 3 Precautions 7 About this manual 7 This player can play the following discs Getting Started 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 20 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock 26 Step 6 : Presetting channels Advanced Hookups 30 S-Video/Component Video hookup...-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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... formats: - video CD format - KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be performed using the buttons on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. The player... mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of discs 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...
... formats: - video CD format - KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be performed using the buttons on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. The player... mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of discs 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...
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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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... with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander 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 at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the...
... with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander 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 at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the...
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... equipped with the muting function Switches your TV's code number using the number buttons. If your TV is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. CH +/- Doing so may cause a malfunction. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If ...you do not use different types of batteries. • Do not leave the remote commander in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch at the top of the remote commander to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's input source 12US Setting ...
... equipped with the muting function Switches your TV's code number using the number buttons. If your TV is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. CH +/- Doing so may cause a malfunction. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If ...you do not use different types of batteries. • Do not leave the remote commander in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch at the top of the remote commander to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's input source 12US Setting ...
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... a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. Getting Started Code numbers of the remote commander, the code number may change. Setting up the remote commander 13US TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric..., 12 12 15 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 that works with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries.
... a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. Getting Started Code numbers of the remote commander, the code number may change. Setting up the remote commander 13US TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric..., 12 12 15 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 that works with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries.
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... completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18US Basic hookups You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page... If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 34. To begin using a time signal provided by pressing x on the DVD-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, ...
... completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18US Basic hookups You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page... If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 34. To begin using a time signal provided by pressing x on the DVD-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, ...
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.... Before you cannot display the setup menu. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the 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 the... TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET...
.... Before you cannot display the setup menu. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the 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 the... TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET...
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...in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area are not sending time signals, set the time manually (page 24). Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. When using a cable ...select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to use the timer features properly. Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts.
...in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area are not sending time signals, set the time manually (page 24). Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. When using a cable ...select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to use the timer features properly. Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts.
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...that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is turned off. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to... 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 nothing happens even after you leave the ...cable box on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that carry time signals,...
...that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is turned off. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to... 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 nothing happens even after you leave the ...cable box on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that carry time signals,...
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... receivable channels automatically Before 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. Step 6 : Presetting channels This DVD-VCR is in your area using a cable box, turn it on...automatic 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 TV. If you have already decided which channels you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the...
... receivable channels automatically Before 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. Step 6 : Presetting channels This DVD-VCR is in your area using a cable box, turn it on...automatic 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 TV. If you have already decided which channels you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the...
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...so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... •...; Turn on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. Stop the...
...so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... •...; Turn on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. Stop the...
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... (see "Screen Setup" on the unit or scene in VR mode is loaded. PREV on the remote or m on page 56). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in continuous play mode Go back to the next chapter..., track, or scene in > NEXT on the remote or M on the TV screen. Resume play lists longer than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play after pause H PLAY Go...
... (see "Screen Setup" on the unit or scene in VR mode is loaded. PREV on the remote or m on page 56). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in continuous play mode Go back to the next chapter..., track, or scene in > NEXT on the remote or M on the TV screen. Resume play lists longer than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play after pause H PLAY Go...
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... SKIP You can press SKIP up to 4 times. during playback, then press or y The playback speed changes as follows each time you press or y: • DVD forward slow motion: ×0.6 ••N•*1 t 2 y t 3 y reverse slow motion (except for : - Press TOP MENU to use the Instant Replay or Instant ...unit) The playback speed changes as follows each time you press the button on the remote (or depending on how long you press the button on page 37.) *2 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only Notes • No sound is stopped. during normal play and remove the...
... SKIP You can press SKIP up to 4 times. during playback, then press or y The playback speed changes as follows each time you press or y: • DVD forward slow motion: ×0.6 ••N•*1 t 2 y t 3 y reverse slow motion (except for : - Press TOP MENU to use the Instant Replay or Instant ...unit) The playback speed changes as follows each time you press the button on the remote (or depending on how long you press the button on page 37.) *2 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only Notes • No sound is stopped. during normal play and remove the...
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Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. Refer to "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on page 113 for the abbreviation of disc Current title/track number Current chapter number Counter position Voice language Subtitle ...playback. The following information appears; Type of the language. type of disc being played. The displayed contents differ according to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the type of disc, current title/ track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language ...
Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. Refer to "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on page 113 for the abbreviation of disc Current title/track number Current chapter number Counter position Voice language Subtitle ...playback. The following information appears; Type of the language. type of disc being played. The displayed contents differ according to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the type of disc, current title/ track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language ...
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... TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR player. 2 Insert a tape. 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 remote. Hour Minute Second continued Playing...
... TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR player. 2 Insert a tape. 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 remote. Hour Minute Second continued Playing...
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... 94). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can be played back on screen; When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to DVD automatically. there may show noise when playing at high speed in...
... 94). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can be played back on screen; When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to DVD automatically. there may show noise when playing at high speed in...
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When using a cable box, turn it on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the LINE... button. "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press CH +/- continued Recording TV programs 45US You can select a video source from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your TV. to select the channel or line input video source you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. • Set TV...
When using a cable box, turn it on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the LINE... button. "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press CH +/- continued Recording TV programs 45US You can select a video source from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your TV. to select the channel or line input video source you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. • Set TV...
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...;VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in LP mode. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using a cable ... safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the display window. 3 If your DVD-VCR. • To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number...
...;VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in LP mode. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using a cable ... safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the display window. 3 If your DVD-VCR. • To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number...
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... a time. When using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play... mode, you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the correct time. • Turn on . • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock...
... a time. When using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play... mode, you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the correct time. • Turn on . • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock...