The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...the PC hard drive. Now Sony meets this need with your home theater system! The Sony Guide to your favorite actor, actress, director or keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. Simultaneous record and playback. This feature lets you record a current show onto the...PC can browse menus on your PC! Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you can be distributed throughout the home via Ethernet cable or 802.11a wireless network. Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this entertainment from a compatible PC to Home Theater ...
...the PC hard drive. Now Sony meets this need with your home theater system! The Sony Guide to your favorite actor, actress, director or keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. Simultaneous record and playback. This feature lets you record a current show onto the...PC can browse menus on your PC! Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you can be distributed throughout the home via Ethernet cable or 802.11a wireless network. Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this entertainment from a compatible PC to Home Theater ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. An absolute must for Dolby® Pro Logic® processing at home. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for high fidelity stereo sound. ...and prevent remote control clutter. Programming the VCR becomes as easy as dialing a telephone number, thanks to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to play . Two heads for ... and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to play . A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to record and exchange ...
...have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. An absolute must for Dolby® Pro Logic® processing at home. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for high fidelity stereo sound. ...and prevent remote control clutter. Programming the VCR becomes as easy as dialing a telephone number, thanks to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to play . Two heads for ... and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to play . A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to record and exchange ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... provides shelves for home theater, two add-on purchases can replace all your separate remotes-an especially good move if you to enjoy the system after others have gone to bed. The Sony Guide to the correct height and it , too. Wireless headphones (right) enable you... 've built your system from individual components. Finishing Touches While not essential for the source components. A "universal" remote control can make your house have gone to...
... provides shelves for home theater, two add-on purchases can replace all your separate remotes-an especially good move if you to enjoy the system after others have gone to bed. The Sony Guide to the correct height and it , too. Wireless headphones (right) enable you... 've built your system from individual components. Finishing Touches While not essential for the source components. A "universal" remote control can make your house have gone to...
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... enables you to connect video equipment to your love of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. Refinement of music. S-Video connection. Enables you to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of video signal detail for better sound. Universal remote control. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Plasma. Shows...
... enables you to connect video equipment to your love of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. Refinement of music. S-Video connection. Enables you to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of video signal detail for better sound. Universal remote control. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Plasma. Shows...
Operating Instructions
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...from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Getting Started Table of... contents Getting Started 6 Step 1 : Unpacking 7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Hookups 23 Step 4 : Selecting a language 24 Step 5 : Setting the... 60 Playing/searching at various speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 66 Searching using the VCR * ...
...from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Getting Started Table of... contents Getting Started 6 Step 1 : Unpacking 7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Hookups 23 Step 4 : Selecting a language 24 Step 5 : Setting the... 60 Playing/searching at various speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 66 Searching using the VCR * ...
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors 6 Unpacking
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors 6 Unpacking
Operating Instructions
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... inside the battery compartment. on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can use this remote commander will not operate the TV. •TV / VIDEO Remote sensor To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 456 Set •TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR •TV ...and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes •...
... inside the battery compartment. on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can use this remote commander will not operate the TV. •TV / VIDEO Remote sensor To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 456 Set •TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR •TV ...and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes •...
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... one that works with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set •TV / VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to VIDEO. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes..., 08, 14 07 03, 04, 12 12 15 8 Setting up the remote commander Controlling other TVs with your TV. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control your TV. Code numbers of the remote commander to •TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV is preprogramed...
... one that works with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set •TV / VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to VIDEO. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes..., 08, 14 07 03, 04, 12 12 15 8 Setting up the remote commander Controlling other TVs with your TV. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control your TV. Code numbers of the remote commander to •TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV is preprogramed...
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..., 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 VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV's menu may change....the MENU button on the TV screen. Setting up the remote commander 9 Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may appear on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.
..., 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 VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV's menu may change....the MENU button on the TV screen. Setting up the remote commander 9 Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may appear on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.
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... option There are many scrambled channels Hookup 3 A cable box that is compatible with an Hookup 4 infrared remote control A digital broadcast service's digital Hookup 5 satellite receiver that it works best for you, first scan through... the table below . To hook up . Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Loose connections may not be hooked up your VCR so that is compatible with ... 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 21 After you used. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 10 Hookups Procedures differ depending on the hookup you ...
... option There are many scrambled channels Hookup 3 A cable box that is compatible with an Hookup 4 infrared remote control A digital broadcast service's digital Hookup 5 satellite receiver that it works best for you, first scan through... the table below . To hook up . Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Loose connections may not be hooked up your VCR so that is compatible with ... 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 21 After you used. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 10 Hookups Procedures differ depending on the hookup you ...
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...are not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you finished setting up your VCR using the connection shown on this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not ... remote commander at your TV. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will allow you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO...
...are not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you finished setting up your VCR using the connection shown on this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not ... remote commander at your TV. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will allow you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO...
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... appears in the display window. If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR...
... appears in the display window. If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR...
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AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you purchase the VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal ...
AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you purchase the VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal ...
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... from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.) • Use a cable box • Record programs with an infrared remote control. What you have a digital satellite receiver that it may not block the sensor window on page 36. Side view continued Hookups 21 Positioning the...VCR Plus+C3 system, turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.) Wall or VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT Digital satellite receiver Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of or connector on the digital ...
... from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.) • Use a cable box • Record programs with an infrared remote control. What you have a digital satellite receiver that it may not block the sensor window on page 36. Side view continued Hookups 21 Positioning the...VCR Plus+C3 system, turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.) Wall or VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF IN OUT Digital satellite receiver Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of or connector on the digital ...
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... VCR is turned off. This VCR is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator-they may be introduced that is programmed with an infrared remote control. It is possible that new cable boxes may be controlled with a compatible cable box. 123 456 789 0 MENU M/m OK 1 MENU ... and output channel. With the cable box/satellite receiver control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also use cable box/satellite receiver control, you need to provide you with this VCR. Getting Started Step 7 : Setting up...
... VCR is turned off. This VCR is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator-they may be introduced that is programmed with an infrared remote control. It is possible that new cable boxes may be controlled with a compatible cable box. 123 456 789 0 MENU M/m OK 1 MENU ... and output channel. With the cable box/satellite receiver control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also use cable box/satellite receiver control, you need to provide you with this VCR. Getting Started Step 7 : Setting up...
Operating Instructions
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...on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change ? Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change ? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver. continued Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 37 on top... of the VCR. • Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.) 2 Press all 10 number buttons (0 to both 1 and 2 is "...
...on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change ? Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change ? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver. continued Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 37 on top... of the VCR. • Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.) 2 Press all 10 number buttons (0 to both 1 and 2 is "...
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...tab Tips • To select a channel, you do not want to watch another channel on the remote commander. To record on . if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the TV. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can use ...the number buttons on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the VIDEO indicator in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. •...
...tab Tips • To select a channel, you do not want to watch another channel on the remote commander. To record on . if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the TV. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can use ...the number buttons on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the VIDEO indicator in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. •...
Operating Instructions
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... Shuttle ring JOG 60 Playing/searching at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2. Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF on the remote commander. During rewind, hold down M FF or m REW. Play at various speeds TRACKING +/- There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and...
... Shuttle ring JOG 60 Playing/searching at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2. Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF on the remote commander. During rewind, hold down M FF or m REW. Play at various speeds TRACKING +/- There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and...
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...control feature, make sure that a tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your timer settings are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on . • The clock stops if the VCR is not at its end. • Make sure a program has been ...has not been removed. • Make sure the tape is disconnected from the wall outlet for timer recording. • Make sure your TV's code number. The channels on the screen. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or ...
...control feature, make sure that a tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your timer settings are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on . • The clock stops if the VCR is not at its end. • Make sure a program has been ...has not been removed. • Make sure the tape is disconnected from the wall outlet for timer recording. • Make sure your TV's code number. The channels on the screen. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or ...
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... mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for VHF/UHF Inputs and outputs LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: ...Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Design and specifications are subject to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for energy efficiency. 76 Specifications Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video...
... mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for VHF/UHF Inputs and outputs LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: ...Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Design and specifications are subject to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for energy efficiency. 76 Specifications Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video...