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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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... 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 are trademarks. The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having 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 are trademarks. The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the...
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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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... inserting the battery. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your Sony TV. Buttons on the batteries to operate your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Using the remote commander You can be... used to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11US on the remote commander marked with an orange ...
... inserting the battery. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your Sony TV. Buttons on the batteries to operate your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Using the remote commander You can be... used to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11US on the remote commander marked with an orange ...
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... Mutes a Sony TV equipped with an old one. • 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 time, remove the batteries ...enter your TV's input source 12US Setting up the remote commander Then release ?/1. Number buttons and ENTER* MUTING* TV/VIDEO * for an extended period of the remote commander to control non-Sony TVs. CH +/- Controlling TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in an extremely hot or humid ...
... Mutes a Sony TV equipped with an old one. • 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 time, remove the batteries ...enter your TV's input source 12US Setting up the remote commander Then release ?/1. Number buttons and ENTER* MUTING* TV/VIDEO * for an extended period of the remote commander to control non-Sony TVs. CH +/- Controlling TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in an extremely hot or humid ...
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...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 of the remote commander, the code number may change. Getting Started Code numbers of controllable TVs If more... than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. TV brand Sony...
...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 of the remote commander, the code number may change. Getting Started Code numbers of controllable TVs If more... than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. TV brand Sony...
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... by pressing x on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using your DVD-VCR, go to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and ...connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. When Auto preset is set . The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "-:-" appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26...
... by pressing x on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using your DVD-VCR, go to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and ...connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. When Auto preset is set . The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "-:-" appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26...
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Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, ..." menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select "Language", then press ENTER. 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...
Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, ..." menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select "Language", then press ENTER. 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...
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... Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. If broadcasters in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area are not sending time signals, set the clock. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (... feature works only if a channel in your area is in your TV. Stop the DVD playback. Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 22US Setting...
... Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. If broadcasters in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area are not sending time signals, set the clock. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (... feature works only if a channel in your area is in your TV. Stop the DVD playback. Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 22US Setting...
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...page 24). • If you made Hookup 2, make sure you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area. Stop the DVD playback. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that ...you cannot display the setup menu. Using Manual Clock Set Before you leave the cable box on the remote. • If the DVD player is turned off. If so, set the clock manually (page 24). • If there ... The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that carry time...
...page 24). • If you made Hookup 2, make sure you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area. Stop the DVD playback. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that ...you cannot display the setup menu. Using Manual Clock Set Before you leave the cable box on the remote. • If the DVD player is turned off. If so, set the clock manually (page 24). • If there ... The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that carry time...
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... ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using 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. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 28). Stop the DVD playback. Presetting all...
... ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using 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. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 28). Stop the DVD playback. Presetting all...
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..., then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. 28US Presetting channels Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu...
..., then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. 28US Presetting channels Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu...
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For DVDs, see page 88. Notes • You can change the screen type using the "SCREEN SETUP" menu (see "Screen Setup" on the unit continuous play mode Basic Operations continued Playing discs 35US PREV on the remote or m on the unit or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the next ...chapter, track, or scene in > NEXT 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 pause mode REPLAY Go to the previous chapter, track...
For DVDs, see page 88. Notes • You can change the screen type using the "SCREEN SETUP" menu (see "Screen Setup" on the unit continuous play mode Basic Operations continued Playing discs 35US PREV on the remote or m on the unit or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the next ...chapter, track, or scene in > NEXT 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 pause mode REPLAY Go to the previous chapter, track...
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... MENU to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with sound (DVD only)" on page 37.) *2 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only Notes • No sound is stopped. To Locate a point quickly Press m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on the 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 the unit): • DVD fast forward: PLAY t ×1.4 ••N•*1 t 1M t 2M t 3M t 4M t 5M t 6M fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t ...
... MENU to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with sound (DVD only)" on page 37.) *2 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only Notes • No sound is stopped. To Locate a point quickly Press m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on the 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 the unit): • DVD fast forward: PLAY t ×1.4 ••N•*1 t 1M t 2M t 3M t 4M t 5M t 6M fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t ...
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... • You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped. 38US Guide to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the on the remote. Guide to the type of disc being played. Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DISPLAY Press... for the abbreviation of disc, current title/ track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on -screen display You can check disc information during playback. The following information appears;
... • You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped. 38US Guide to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the on the remote. Guide to the type of disc being played. Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DISPLAY Press... for the abbreviation of disc, current title/ track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on -screen display You can check disc information during playback. The following information appears;
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... insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 3 Press H PLAY. 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. CLEAR / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO...
... insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 3 Press H PLAY. 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. CLEAR / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO...
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...The picture may also be guaranteed. Streaks appear while playing in the display window resets to find later. The VCR will not be guaranteed. • The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted. ...safety tab removed, set "Auto Play" to DVD automatically. Notes • Tapes recorded in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be visible on ... a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commander's function switches to "On" in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). continued Playing a tape 43US
...The picture may also be guaranteed. Streaks appear while playing in the display window resets to find later. The VCR will not be guaranteed. • The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted. ...safety tab removed, set "Auto Play" to DVD automatically. Notes • Tapes recorded in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be visible on ... a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commander's function switches to "On" in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). continued Playing a tape 43US
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...Operations Recording TV programs Before you want to record. TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. to video input so that the signal from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN ...jacks using a cable box, turn it on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. continued Recording TV programs 45US Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CH +/- When using the INPUT SELECT button. You can select a video...
...Operations Recording TV programs Before you want to record. TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. to video input so that the signal from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN ...jacks using a cable box, turn it on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. continued Recording TV programs 45US Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CH +/- When using the INPUT SELECT button. You can select a video...
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...Tips • To select a channel, you can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the display window. 3 If your DVD-VCR. • To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. When using a cable box, make sure to watch TV while recording, you can ...use the number buttons on the remote commander. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Notes • The remaining tape length may not be recorded on the ...
...Tips • To select a channel, you can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the display window. 3 If your DVD-VCR. • To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. When using a cable box, make sure to watch TV while recording, you can ...use the number buttons on the remote commander. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Notes • The remaining tape length may not be recorded on the ...
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...a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Before you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you cannot display the setup...time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. When using ...
...a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Before you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you cannot display the setup...time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. When using ...