The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... delivers home entertainment content from the IP language of audio and video entertainment. Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this entertainment from a compatible PC to your television screen, giving you can 't. Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you access to selected Sony VAIO® PCs. What's been missing is rapidly being joined by...
... delivers home entertainment content from the IP language of audio and video entertainment. Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this entertainment from a compatible PC to your television screen, giving you can 't. Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you access to selected Sony VAIO® PCs. What's been missing is rapidly being joined by...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...Sony Guide to a compatible wireless LAN access point. This produces surround sound that you 'll find in DVD player. If your local channel line-up. A combination VHS/DVD player...cassettes than DVDs. Features to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for EP optimize playback picture quality. Programming the VCR becomes as easy as dialing a telephone number, thanks to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to play . You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders... theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote control clutter. Two heads for SP speed and two for ...
...Sony Guide to a compatible wireless LAN access point. This produces surround sound that you 'll find in DVD player. If your local channel line-up. A combination VHS/DVD player...cassettes than DVDs. Features to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for EP optimize playback picture quality. Programming the VCR becomes as easy as dialing a telephone number, thanks to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to play . You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders... theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote control clutter. Two heads for SP speed and two for ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... system after others have gone to bed. The Sony Guide to the correct height and it , too. Finishing Touches While not essential for home theater, two add-on purchases can make your cake and eating it provides shelves for the source components. A universal remote control (left) can simplify system operation. A television stand can...
... system after others have gone to bed. The Sony Guide to the correct height and it , too. Finishing Touches While not essential for home theater, two add-on purchases can make your cake and eating it provides shelves for the source components. A universal remote control (left) can simplify system operation. A television stand can...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Broadcast Reception. A VCR feature that projects the image as light onto a screen. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). A flat panel television display type in "lines of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that project onto a translucent screen. Progressive Scanning. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts...DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in which plasma gas pixels glow when excited by also controlling many new opportunities, including the ability to hold 80 hours of bass. A compact speaker that fills their own power amplifier. Universal remote control...
... Broadcast Reception. A VCR feature that projects the image as light onto a screen. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). A flat panel television display type in "lines of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that project onto a translucent screen. Progressive Scanning. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts...DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in which plasma gas pixels glow when excited by also controlling many new opportunities, including the ability to hold 80 hours of bass. A compact speaker that fills their own power amplifier. Universal remote control...
Operating Instructions
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...3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs Getting Started 8 Step 1 : Unpacking 9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 12 Step 3 ...Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system 53 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Advanced Hookups 55 A/V Receiver hookup 57 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustments 59 Audio Setup 62 Screen Setup 65 Setting the display or sound track language 67 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 70 Using the DVD...
...3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs Getting Started 8 Step 1 : Unpacking 9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 12 Step 3 ...Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system 53 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Advanced Hookups 55 A/V Receiver hookup 57 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustments 59 Audio Setup 62 Screen Setup 65 Setting the display or sound track language 67 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 70 Using the DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... up the remote commander Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. If your TV is preprogramed to control a Sony TV...
... up the remote commander Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. If your TV is preprogramed to control a Sony TV...
Operating Instructions
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Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Getting Started 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 programed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries. Setting up the remote commander 11
Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Getting Started 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 programed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries. Setting up the remote commander 11
Operating Instructions
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...the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Selecting a language 19 The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to exit the menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR...RETURN to select (Language/ Idioma/Langue), then press ENTER. Getting Started Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the 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 DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Selecting a language 19 The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to exit the menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR...RETURN to select (Language/ Idioma/Langue), then press ENTER. Getting Started Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100).
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Before you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." If your TV is connected to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your TV. When using A/V..., you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF.... Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the clock. The "SETUP MENU" appears. The Auto Clock...
Before you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." If your TV is connected to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your TV. When using A/V..., you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF.... Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the clock. The "SETUP MENU" appears. The Auto Clock...
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...you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. Stop the DVD playback. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. •... cannot display the "SETUP MENU." Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area. The...
...you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. Stop the DVD playback. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. •... cannot display the "SETUP MENU." Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area. The...
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... • 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 125. When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is capable of receiving VHF ...are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using automatic presetting methods. If your TV. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 2 Press V/v/B/b to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set them manually. The "SETUP MENU" appears. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set ...
... • 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 125. When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is capable of receiving VHF ...are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using automatic presetting methods. If your TV. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 2 Press V/v/B/b to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set them manually. The "SETUP MENU" appears. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set ...
Operating Instructions
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... press ENTER. 26 Presetting channels When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in...
... press ENTER. 26 Presetting channels When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to watch TV while recording, you do not want to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can use the number buttons on the remote commander. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Recording... watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in the LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape again, cover...
...DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to watch TV while recording, you do not want to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can use the number buttons on the remote commander. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Recording... watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in the LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape again, cover...
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... be adjusted. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the remote commander. You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure...
... be adjusted. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the remote commander. You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Adjust the vertical hold control on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom The playback picture does not appear on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. TV...DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 70). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the TV or monitor. If you are using a monitor, set to video input. • Select the correct source with the TRACKING +/- Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette...
.... • Adjust the vertical hold control on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom The playback picture does not appear on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. TV...DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 70). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the TV or monitor. If you are using a monitor, set to video input. • Select the correct source with the TRACKING +/- Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette...
Operating Instructions
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... humidity 25% to 80% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 95 × 303 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.7 × 11.8 inches) Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (Approx. 8.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) (1) Design and specifications...
... humidity 25% to 80% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 95 × 303 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.7 × 11.8 inches) Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (Approx. 8.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) (1) Design and specifications...
Operating Instructions
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... (31) C A (open/close) button (31) (32) D Tape compartment (39) E A (eject) button (37) F SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) G LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*1 (98) H CHANNEL +/- Index to parts and controls Refer to parts and controls buttons*2 (39) I DIAL TIMER (45) J Remote sensor K Display window (32) (37) L z REC (record) button (40) M m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (32) (37) N x (stop) button (32) (37...
... (31) C A (open/close) button (31) (32) D Tape compartment (39) E A (eject) button (37) F SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) G LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*1 (98) H CHANNEL +/- Index to parts and controls Refer to parts and controls buttons*2 (39) I DIAL TIMER (45) J Remote sensor K Display window (32) (37) L z REC (record) button (40) M m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (32) (37) N x (stop) button (32) (37...
Operating Instructions
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Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 115 Use the tactile dot as a reference. Remote commander A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z button (31) (32) (37) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9) D Number buttons* (27) E CLEAR button (38) (43)...80) (93) J BOOKMARK/SEARCH MENU button (78) (94) [for DVD] BOOKMARK button [for VIDEO] SEARCH MENU button K REPEAT/REPLAY button (37) (75) [for DVD] REPEAT button [for VIDEO] REPLAY button L C SKIP button (32) (38) M z REC (record) button (40) N H PLAY button* (32) (37) O V/v/B/b...
Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 115 Use the tactile dot as a reference. Remote commander A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z button (31) (32) (37) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9) D Number buttons* (27) E CLEAR button (38) (43)...80) (93) J BOOKMARK/SEARCH MENU button (78) (94) [for DVD] BOOKMARK button [for VIDEO] SEARCH MENU button K REPEAT/REPLAY button (37) (75) [for DVD] REPEAT button [for VIDEO] REPLAY button L C SKIP button (32) (38) M z REC (record) button (40) N H PLAY button* (32) (37) O V/v/B/b...