Warranty Card
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...This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to Sony. This warranty is determined to obtain warranty service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply... for the period of 91 days through 365 days from state to answer frequently asked questions. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE ...
...This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to Sony. This warranty is determined to obtain warranty service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply... for the period of 91 days through 365 days from state to answer frequently asked questions. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE ...
Note On Blank Screen
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... input jacks" on page 31 or "To set the "Progressive" setting in China 2-671-556-11(1) US AK68-00929A For details, see "B Use this case, the "Progressive" setting can enjoy high resolution progressive signals if you do not connect a progressive format TV but set the "Progressive" ...setting" on page 58. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in the Screen Setup Menu, the images on the front panel of the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more . 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.
... input jacks" on page 31 or "To set the "Progressive" setting in China 2-671-556-11(1) US AK68-00929A For details, see "B Use this case, the "Progressive" setting can enjoy high resolution progressive signals if you do not connect a progressive format TV but set the "Progressive" ...setting" on page 58. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in the Screen Setup Menu, the images on the front panel of the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more . 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.
Operating Instructions
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... enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for vinyl...If you call upon your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this DVD player is intended to alert the user to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to ... this apparatus to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. These limits are designed to operate this product will not occur...
... enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for vinyl...If you call upon your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this DVD player is intended to alert the user to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to ... this apparatus to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. These limits are designed to operate this product will not occur...
Operating Instructions
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...picture (or black & white screen appears) US initial contamination terminal When the video heads are dirty, clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have it out by the plug, never by qualified personnel before operating the player.... Do not use any type of time. On operation • When you do not intend to be damaged when a ...
...picture (or black & white screen appears) US initial contamination terminal When the video heads are dirty, clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have it out by the plug, never by qualified personnel before operating the player.... Do not use any type of time. On operation • When you do not intend to be damaged when a ...
Operating Instructions
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... when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with cable television transmission may require authorization from tip-over. 13 Unplug this . Use of this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects ...; Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. If you risk permanent damage to the provisions of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Important Safety Instructions...
... when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with cable television transmission may require authorization from tip-over. 13 Unplug this . Use of this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects ...; Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. If you risk permanent damage to the provisions of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Important Safety Instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 34 Playing discs 38 Guide to the on-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
... A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 34 Playing discs 38 Guide to the on-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
Operating Instructions
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...Audio Setup 56 Screen Setup 60 Setting the display or sound track language 62 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 65 Using the DVD's menu 66 Zooming into a scene 67 Changing the angles 68 Displaying the subtitle 70 Various play mode functions (Program... stereo and bilingual programs 92 Searching using various functions 94 Changing menu options 96 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 98 General setup information 101 Troubleshooting 106 Glossary 108 Specifications 109 Index to parts and controls 113 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 114 Index 6US ...
...Audio Setup 56 Screen Setup 60 Setting the display or sound track language 62 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 65 Using the DVD's menu 66 Zooming into a scene 67 Changing the angles 68 Displaying the subtitle 70 Various play mode functions (Program... stereo and bilingual programs 92 Searching using various functions 94 Changing menu options 96 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 98 General setup information 101 Troubleshooting 106 Glossary 108 Specifications 109 Index to parts and controls 113 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 114 Index 6US ...
Operating Instructions
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... image files of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available...
... image files of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available...
Operating Instructions
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... following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. For more information, refer to the instructions supplied with a different region code. • A disc recorded in Packet Write format cannot be aware that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs SLV-DXXXX NO. The disc will... or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be playable by some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. Also some that the disc is used to playback discs that some playback functions may not be played on this ...
... following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. For more information, refer to the instructions supplied with a different region code. • A disc recorded in Packet Write format cannot be aware that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs SLV-DXXXX NO. The disc will... or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be playable by some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. Also some that the disc is used to playback discs that some playback functions may not be played on this ...
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
Operating Instructions
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... matching the + and - Using the remote commander You can be used 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. Reattach the cover...
... matching the + and - Using the remote commander You can be used 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. Reattach the cover...
Operating Instructions
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...or off Adjusts the volume of your TV Selects the channel on your TV Selects the channel on a Sony TV Mutes a Sony TV equipped with an old one. • Do not use a new battery with the muting function Switches your TV's input source 12US Setting up the remote commander ... 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 to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. Then release ?/1. Buttons ?/1 VOL +/- Number buttons and ENTER* MUTING*...
...or off Adjusts the volume of your TV Selects the channel on your TV Selects the channel on a Sony TV Mutes a Sony TV equipped with an old one. • Do not use a new battery with the muting function Switches your TV's input source 12US Setting up the remote commander ... 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 to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. Then release ?/1. Buttons ?/1 VOL +/- Number buttons and ENTER* MUTING*...
Operating Instructions
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...; When you replace the batteries 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 LG/Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi ... 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 your TV with the DVD-VCR, you replace the batteries. Set the appropriate code number every time you cannot control your TV.
...; When you replace the batteries 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 LG/Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi ... 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 your TV with the DVD-VCR, you replace the batteries. Set the appropriate code number every time you cannot control your TV.
Operating Instructions
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... provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up your DVD-VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you used. If you connect the AC power cord before connecting....devices. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you have Antenna only, no cable TV No ...
... provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up your DVD-VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you used. If you connect the AC power cord before connecting....devices. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you have Antenna only, no cable TV No ...
Operating Instructions
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...sound for a true "hometheater" experience. If you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not... supplied) B Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) ...
...sound for a true "hometheater" experience. If you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not... supplied) B Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) ...
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VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if 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.... mixer (not supplied) (page 100). 16US Basic hookups Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. ...
VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if 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.... mixer (not supplied) (page 100). 16US Basic hookups Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. ...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started C Use this hookup if you have no UHF VHF connection is required. Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting...
Getting Started C Use this hookup if you have no UHF VHF connection is required. Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting...
Operating Instructions
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... change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 34. Notes • If 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 channels. The clock is incorrect, or...
... change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 34. Notes • If 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 channels. The clock is incorrect, or...
Operating Instructions
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...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 your or TV: A, B, or C. Getting Started Hookup 2 Use this hookup if you are connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels What you can... the cable box What you have completed hookup... to AC outlet AC power cord Basic hookups 19US C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 20. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and C, no VHF UHF...
...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 your or TV: A, B, or C. Getting Started Hookup 2 Use this hookup if you are connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels What you can... the cable box What you have completed hookup... to AC outlet AC power cord Basic hookups 19US C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 20. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and C, no VHF UHF...
Operating Instructions
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...transmit time signals with their broadcasts. When using a cable box, turn it on. • 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 the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then ...press ENTER. 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 use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set ...
...transmit time signals with their broadcasts. When using a cable box, turn it on. • 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 the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then ...press ENTER. 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 use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set ...