The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available today. The Sony Guide to your music and movies. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the best way to play. Digital audio outputs. Component video outputs. To enjoy surround sound, you'll want to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and...
... with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available today. The Sony Guide to your music and movies. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the best way to play. Digital audio outputs. Component video outputs. To enjoy surround sound, you'll want to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... want to connect the optical digital audio output of High Definition TV! And in the glory of the DIRECTV receiver to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on-screen guide. The DIRECTV service provides digital picture quality, plus a long list of buying a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you 'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. One button record. If you...
... want to connect the optical digital audio output of High Definition TV! And in the glory of the DIRECTV receiver to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on-screen guide. The DIRECTV service provides digital picture quality, plus a long list of buying a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you 'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. One button record. If you...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to a compatible wireless LAN access point. This produces surround sound that you 'll find in many newspaper TV listings and TV Guide® magazine. Four Heads. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to play . They also enable better freeze frame, frame advance and picture...
... video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to a compatible wireless LAN access point. This produces surround sound that you 'll find in many newspaper TV listings and TV Guide® magazine. Four Heads. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to play . They also enable better freeze frame, frame advance and picture...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... DVD player to the television. R/G/B component video connection. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital video connection. The connection is includes a pair of thumbscrews for the three primary colors of video: Red, Green and Blue, abbreviated R/G/B. The physical cable usually has a D-sub 15-pin connector that includes a pair of exquisite quality is most often used for secure mating. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning...
... DVD player to the television. R/G/B component video connection. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital video connection. The connection is includes a pair of thumbscrews for the three primary colors of video: Red, Green and Blue, abbreviated R/G/B. The physical cable usually has a D-sub 15-pin connector that includes a pair of exquisite quality is most often used for secure mating. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... "Digital Versatile Disc." For added versatility, some DVD players can carry High Definition video sources and DVD 480p progressive scan output. In audio, the ability of a system to convey music from the deepest bass frequencies to Home Theater 48 Receives and displays subscription High Definition television from two-channel material. High Definition. Media and home electronics that 60 network TV series are broadcasting a digital TV signal and...
... "Digital Versatile Disc." For added versatility, some DVD players can carry High Definition video sources and DVD 480p progressive scan output. In audio, the ability of a system to convey music from the deepest bass frequencies to Home Theater 48 Receives and displays subscription High Definition television from two-channel material. High Definition. Media and home electronics that 60 network TV series are broadcasting a digital TV signal and...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... own power amplifier. S-Video connection. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to your love of view left or right, "panning" the frame. System that projects the image as light onto a screen. Projection. A television display system that records video onto a hard drive. A specialized loudspeaker that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music...
... own power amplifier. S-Video connection. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to your love of view left or right, "panning" the frame. System that projects the image as light onto a screen. Projection. A television display system that records video onto a hard drive. A specialized loudspeaker that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music...
Warranty Card
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...-VHS-SONY for a replacement fee. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is determined to state. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. This warranty gives you specific...
...-VHS-SONY for a replacement fee. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is determined to state. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. This warranty gives you specific...
Operating Instructions
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... (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Or write to us at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at...
... (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Or write to us at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at...
Operating Instructions
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... objects on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Record the serial number in this DVD player is designed to disassemble the cabinet. This equipment generates, uses, and can be operated in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC...
... objects on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Record the serial number in this DVD player is designed to disassemble the cabinet. This equipment generates, uses, and can be operated in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC...
Operating Instructions
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... Troubleshooting 108 Glossary 110 Specifications 112 Index to the provisions of the copyright laws. The VCR Plus+ system is protected by Macrovision Corporation. 80 Changing the sound 81 Virtual surround setting 83 Playing an MP3 audio track 87 Playing JPEG image files 90 Playing VIDEO CDs with "MENU ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 92 Quick Timer Recording 93 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 94 Searching using various functions 96 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 97 Changing menu...
... Troubleshooting 108 Glossary 110 Specifications 112 Index to the provisions of the copyright laws. The VCR Plus+ system is protected by Macrovision Corporation. 80 Changing the sound 81 Virtual surround setting 83 Playing an MP3 audio track 87 Playing JPEG image files 90 Playing VIDEO CDs with "MENU ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 92 Quick Timer Recording 93 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 94 Searching using various functions 96 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 97 Changing menu...
Operating Instructions
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... DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to select (Clock Set/ Adjust), then press ENTER. When using A/V connections, set the clock. The "SETUP MENU" appears. Before you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." If your area is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100). The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 20 Setting the clock If broadcasters in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Stop the DVD playback...
... DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to select (Clock Set/ Adjust), then press ENTER. When using A/V connections, set the clock. The "SETUP MENU" appears. Before you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." If your area is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100). The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 20 Setting the clock If broadcasters in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Stop the DVD playback...
Operating Instructions
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... cable box on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100). Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock manually (page 22). • If there are only a few channels in your area. Using Manual Clock Set...
... cable box on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100). Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock manually (page 22). • If there are only a few channels in your area. Using Manual Clock Set...
Operating Instructions
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... any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 26). The "SETUP MENU" appears. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to preset, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set them manually. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP. The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. 24 Presetting channels First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your...
... any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 26). The "SETUP MENU" appears. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to preset, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set them manually. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP. The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. 24 Presetting channels First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your...
Operating Instructions
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... using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100). V/v/B/b ENTER 2 Press V/v/B/b to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (Channel Setup) then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu...
... using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100). V/v/B/b ENTER 2 Press V/v/B/b to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (Channel Setup) then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu...
Operating Instructions
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... H PLAY Advance by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode Stop play and remove the disc Z * If you pause the DVD player for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc in pause mode C SKIP Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > on the TV screen. For VIDEO CDs, see page 70. The display window shows the playback time*. The DVD player starts playback from...
... H PLAY Advance by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode Stop play and remove the disc Z * If you pause the DVD player for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc in pause mode C SKIP Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > on the TV screen. For VIDEO CDs, see page 70. The display window shows the playback time*. The DVD player starts playback from...
Operating Instructions
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... display window. 2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, make sure to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. To watch another channel on the TV. Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Recording TV programs 41 Basic Operations To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player...
... display window. 2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, make sure to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. To watch another channel on the TV. Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Recording TV programs 41 Basic Operations To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... time you want to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the TV screen (page 40). 44 Recording TV programs using A/V connections, set "Tape Length" in reverse order. To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in the AUTO mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is connected to the VCR using the timer To watch another channel on the picture...
... time you want to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the TV screen (page 40). 44 Recording TV programs using A/V connections, set "Tape Length" in reverse order. To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in the AUTO mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is connected to the VCR using the timer To watch another channel on the picture...
Operating Instructions
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... display the "SETUP MENU." The date, time and channel number of that the signal from the player appears on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. Stop the DVD playback. ?/1 VCR Plus+ Number buttons M/m/ Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in place. Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to eight programs...
... display the "SETUP MENU." The date, time and channel number of that the signal from the player appears on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. Stop the DVD playback. ?/1 VCR Plus+ Number buttons M/m/ Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in place. Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to eight programs...
Operating Instructions
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...; The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that are displayed as stop, search, slow-motion play, repeat play, shuffle play, or program play certain discs (page 6). • The region code on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the image is more than 4720 dots. • The player can only display numbers and alphabet. The language for the sound track...
...; The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that are displayed as stop, search, slow-motion play, repeat play, shuffle play, or program play certain discs (page 6). • The region code on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the image is more than 4720 dots. • The player can only display numbers and alphabet. The language for the sound track...
Operating Instructions
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... end. 106 Troubleshooting buttons. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. Clean the video heads using a monitor, set to be replaced. To record on the TV or monitor. Operation Symptom Remedy The subtitle language cannot be changed . • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 70). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles...
... end. 106 Troubleshooting buttons. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. Clean the video heads using a monitor, set to be replaced. To record on the TV or monitor. Operation Symptom Remedy The subtitle language cannot be changed . • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 70). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles...