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Table of contents 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 21 Step 5 : Setting...Video/HDMI hookup 34 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 36 Playing discs 40 Guide to the on-screen display 43 Playing a tape 47 Recording TV programs 50 Recording TV programs using the timer 53 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system 56 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 58 Locking the DVD...
Table of contents 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 21 Step 5 : Setting...Video/HDMI hookup 34 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 36 Playing discs 40 Guide to the on-screen display 43 Playing a tape 47 Recording TV programs 50 Recording TV programs using the timer 53 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system 56 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 58 Locking the DVD...
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... format - This player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs Format of the icons 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 for VIDEO CDs, Super...
... format - This player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs Format of the icons 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 for VIDEO CDs, Super...
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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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Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11US on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander will not operate the TV. Reattach the...
Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11US on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander will not operate the TV. Reattach the...
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...with an old one. • Do not use the buttons with the remote commander The remote commander is set to TV, the remote performs the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch at the top of your TV Selects the channel on your TV Selects... the channel on or off VOL +/- When the TV/VIDEO switch is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. Then ...
...with an old one. • Do not use the buttons with the remote commander The remote commander is set to TV, the remote performs the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch at the top of your TV Selects the channel on your TV Selects... the channel on or off VOL +/- When the TV/VIDEO switch is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. Then ...
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Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. 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 NEC Code ... system from the one that works with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries 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...
Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. 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 NEC Code ... system from the one that works with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries 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...
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... the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 20. to "Basic Operations" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. To add or disable channels manually,...power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the...
... the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 20. to "Basic Operations" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. To add or disable channels manually,...power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the...
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... 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 DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on -screen display language. Step 4 : Selecting a language You...
... 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 DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on -screen display language. Step 4 : Selecting a language You...
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... that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal.... If broadcasters in your area are not sending time signals, set the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in your TV. The "CLOCK SET...
... that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal.... If broadcasters in your area are not sending time signals, set the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in your TV. The "CLOCK SET...
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... that carries a time signal in 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 the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you leave the cable box on. • The clock... display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. Stop the DVD playback. If so, set the...
... that carries a time signal in 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 the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you leave the cable box on. • The clock... display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. Stop the DVD playback. If so, set the...
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...unwanted channels, disable them directly using automatic presetting methods. Presetting all 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 preset, set ...When using a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that you wish to 125. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using manual presetting methods (page 27). continued Presetting channels ...
...unwanted channels, disable them directly using automatic presetting methods. Presetting all 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 preset, set ...When using a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that you wish to 125. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using manual presetting methods (page 27). continued Presetting channels ...
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... Before you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. CH +/- 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 DVD-VCR and your TV. continued Presetting channels...
... Before you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. CH +/- 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 DVD-VCR and your TV. continued Presetting channels...
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...disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in pause mode REPLAY Go to the previous chapter, track, . Tip • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under "Quick Timer Recording" (page 96). For DVDs, see page 94. appears when no disc... NEXT on the remote or M on the unit or scene in continuous play after pause H PLAY Go to the next frame in pause mode SKIP Go to the previous frame in VR mode is loaded. For VIDEO CDs, see page 71. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. 3...
...disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in pause mode REPLAY Go to the previous chapter, track, . Tip • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under "Quick Timer Recording" (page 96). For DVDs, see page 94. appears when no disc... NEXT on the remote or M on the unit or scene in continuous play after pause H PLAY Go to the next frame in pause mode SKIP Go to the previous frame in VR mode is loaded. For VIDEO CDs, see page 71. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. 3...
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...recording method. • You may not be able to 2 minutes in VR mode): 1 t2 t3 • VIDEO CD forward slow motion only: 1 y t 2 y t 3 y To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. REPLAY SKIP You can press SKIP up to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with sound (DVD only)" on page 39.) *2 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD...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...
...recording method. • You may not be able to 2 minutes in VR mode): 1 t2 t3 • VIDEO CD forward slow motion only: 1 y t 2 y t 3 y To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. REPLAY SKIP You can press SKIP up to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with sound (DVD only)" on page 39.) *2 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD...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...
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...select disc information items when the disc is stopped. 40US Guide to the on the remote. Type of the language. type of disc being played. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the type of disc, current title/ track, chapter, counter position, ...voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting. The following information appears; The displayed contents differ according to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display
...select disc information items when the disc is stopped. 40US Guide to the on the remote. Type of the language. type of disc being played. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the type of disc, current title/ track, chapter, counter position, ...voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting. The following information appears; The displayed contents differ according to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display
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...player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. CLEAR / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.... The display window shows the playback time. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- Hour Minute Second continued Playing a tape 43US Playing a tape Before you insert a ...
...player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. CLEAR / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.... The display window shows the playback time. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- Hour Minute Second continued Playing a tape 43US Playing a tape Before you insert a ...
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...The VCR will not be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in S-VHS mode on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to DVD automatically. The VCR will not record in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can be played back on an S-VHS tape. • The playback ... • While playing a tape, you can also play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. there may show noise when playing at high speed in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 100). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can display the setup menu, but the picture ...
...The VCR will not be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in S-VHS mode on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to DVD automatically. The VCR will not record in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can be played back on an S-VHS tape. • The playback ... • While playing a tape, you can also play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. there may show noise when playing at high speed in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 100). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can display the setup menu, but the picture ...
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...from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press CH +/- Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CH +/- When using the INPUT SELECT button. Recording TV ...programs Before you want to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. to select the channel or line input video source you start ... • Turn on the remote. ...
...from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press CH +/- Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CH +/- When using the INPUT SELECT button. Recording TV ...programs Before you want to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. to select the channel or line input video source you start ... • Turn on the remote. ...
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...TV's antenna input; if not, skip this step. 4 Select another TV program while recording 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the TV. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Recording TV programs 49US Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute... buttons on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Basic Operations To watch another channel on the remote. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. When using a cable box, make...
...TV's antenna input; if not, skip this step. 4 Select another TV program while recording 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the TV. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Recording TV programs 49US Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute... buttons on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Basic Operations To watch another channel on the remote. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. When using a cable box, make...
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... sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. 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 the correct time. • Turn on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab...
... sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. 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 the correct time. • Turn on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab...