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    US/ES DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For all other Sony product questions, please
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    laser beam used in this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial
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    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 the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type
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    and/or program owner. • This product IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of holding a Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
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    hookup 32 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
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    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 Table of contents
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    About this manual • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of
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    . SLV-DXXXX NO. X Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page. • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD Audios
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    conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This player can play the following discs 9US
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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
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    used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV. 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 DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT
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    or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Controlling TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch at the top of the
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    04, 12 12 15 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 programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries of the
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    any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your DVD-VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying
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    30) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to make the connections shown on this page. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete
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    on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no or UHF UHF connection
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    scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box. Cable box Rear of
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    /disabling channels manually" on page 28. Notes • If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during
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    on the cable box What you cannot do • Record with the 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. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and C, no VHF UHF
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    on-screen display language. Before 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 the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu
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    4 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Getting Started Selecting a language 21US
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    the time manually (page 24). Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. 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 remote. • If the DVD player is in play
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    V/v to select the item you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b to select a channel that carries a time signal. Use this option if you know of
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    inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. Using Manual Clock Set Before 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 the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play
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    Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER. 4 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in sequence by pressing B/b to select . Note • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. Setting the clock 25US
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    Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. 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 remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display
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    Getting Started 2 Press V/v to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select "Ant/Cable." 4 • To preset cable TV channels: Press B/b to select "Cable TV." • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press B/b to select "Antenna." 5 Press V/v to
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    Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. 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 remote. • If the DVD player is in
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    O RETURN to confirm the setting. 6 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Note • If you have not preset channels automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels manually. Presetting channels 29US
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    you use S-VIDEO/Component Video hookup. See page 32 for audio connections. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use the connection B. DVD-VCR to S-VIDEO OUT to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) (green) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) TV TV (green) (red) (blue) Component
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    • The connection using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only for the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will not be output. • In the connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack, if you set "Progressive" to "On" in the "SCREEN SETUP" menu, S-Video playback may be distorted. S-Video/Component
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    jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. DVD-VCR (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) or (red) to LINE OUT
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    Advanced Hookups A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from "Surround1", "Surround2" or "Surround3" of the surround
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    operating instructions supplied with your disc. Before 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 the TV screen. Z SELECT DVD / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press
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    more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. Resume play after pause H PLAY Go to the next frame in pause mode SKIP Go to the previous frame in pause mode REPLAY Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in > NEXT on the remote or M on the unit continuous play mode Go
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    down 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 t 6M fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t 2m t 3m t 4m t 5m t 6m • CD
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    connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player. • Set the sound to "Stereo" using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 74). • Do not play DTS sound
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    Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during
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    DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu. The title/track or chapter icon will appear on the DVD playback screen followed by the current title/track or chapter number and the counter position. To playback from the of the disc Remaining time of the disc continued Guide to the on-screen display 39US
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    playback picture (Custom AV Mode) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits you watch a movie, "Cinema 1" or "Cinema 2" is recommended. 40US Guide to the on-screen display
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    DVD-VCR and 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. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- CLEAR / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control
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    Additional operations To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast-forward the tape M during stop Rewind the tape m during stop Eject the tape Z
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    a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commander's function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. • S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape. • The playback
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    Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/- to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you
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    the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CH +/- TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR
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    4 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. 5 Press z REC to start recording. "REC" appears in the display window. To stop recording Press x STOP
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    remote. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in the display window. 3 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the TV's antenna input; if not, skip this step. 4 Select another channel on the TV. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player
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    set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. 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 remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in
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    power is on or off. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 3, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
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    window. 3 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the TV's antenna input; if not, skip this step. 4 Select another channel on the TV. To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc
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    remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR
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    3 Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel. • To change the setting, press B/b to select the item you want to change, and press V/v to change it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. 4 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. Press O RETURN again to exit the menu. When the
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    unit until "LOCK" disappears from the display window. The DVD-VCR is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x. The recording stops and the DVD-VCR is unlocked. Note • The DVD-VCR will be unlocked when: - You stop timer recording by pressing x. - You insert
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    to the playback and connection conditions. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Audio Setup," then press
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    lacking a built-in DTS decoder. On Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. • Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to "Audio DRC." This affects the output from
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    to the playback and connection conditions. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Screen Setup," then
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    a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan 16:9 • Black Level You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when viewing DVD VIDEOs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off. The default setting is indicated in bold print. Off
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    Follow step 1 and 2 on page 56, then press V/v to select "Progressive." 2 Press B/b to select "On," then press ENTER. 3 Follow the instructions appearing on the screen. 1 Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan capable. 2 Connect with Component Video Output jacks (red/green/ blue connections). For
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    in step 2. You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case
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    disc's menu, sound track or subtitle. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Language Setup," then press ENTER
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    select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. • SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select "Audio Follow," the language for the subtitle changes according to the language you selected for the sound track. 5 Press
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    as the age of the users. The "Parental Control" function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Number buttons SET UP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to
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    you set "Use Password" to "No," "PASSWORD CHECK" screen will not appear. DVD Settings and Adjustments 4 Press V/v to select "Rating Level," then press ENTER. 5 value, the stricter the limitation. 6 Press SET UP to exit the menu. continued Parental Control (limiting playback by children) 63US
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    OK" appears on the screen. 4 Turn off the DVD-VCR. The password is cleared. 5 To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 63. Notes • When you play DVD VIDEOs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • All the ratings higher than the level you
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    for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. The disc's menu appears on the TV screen. The contents
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    or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see "Playing JPEG image files" on page 84. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. ZOOM V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press ZOOM. " " appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to move " " to the position where you want to zoom in. 3 Press ENTER
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    slash indicates the total number of angles. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number. The scene changes to the selected angle. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multiangles are recorded on the
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    are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. SELECT DVD SUBTITLE V/v/B/b 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press SUBTITLE during playback. 3 Press B/b repeatedly to select the language. Depending on the
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    to select "On." To turn off the subtitles Select "Off" in step 4. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off. DVD Additional Operations Displaying the subtitle 69US
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    DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Notes • The play mode is canceled when: - you open the disc tray - the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1. SELECT DVD page 80. 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. 70US Various play
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    DVD Additional Operations 3 Press B/b to select "PROGRAM", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER. 5 To program other
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    of tracks. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 81. 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. 3 Press B/b to select "SHUFFLE", then press ENTER. To return to normal play Press CLEAR
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    Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press REPEAT during playback. 3 Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. When playing
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    AUDIO during playback. AUDIO B/b 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting. • When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on page 113 for the abbreviation of the language. • When playing a VIDEO CD
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    Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a LinearPCM format disc, you have to make the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (page 32). • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set "DTS" to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 54). • If you set DTS audio output, you cannot select surround setting
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    Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. SURROUND B/b 1 Press SURROUND during playback.
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    DVD Additional Operations To cancel the setting Select "Off" in step 2. Notes • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround
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    DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Z SELECT DVD REPEAT H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN TOP MENU 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press
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    playing. Press x STOP if necessary. 4 Press O RETURN, then press V/v to select the desired directory in the left column, then press ENTER. DVD Additional Operations 5 Press V/v to select the desired track in the right column, then press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. When a track
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    To turn off the display Press x STOP twice, then press O RETURN repeatedly. Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk. • Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names. • ID3 tags
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    Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session or Multi Border (see "Note on Multi Session/Border discs" on page 81). Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording
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    and MP3 audio tracks exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only the video data. • This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 album track When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.
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    Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD or DATA DVD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above. • The playback order above more than a total of 1000 albums and tracks in the DATA CD or DATA DVD. • A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that
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    /CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs). Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Z SELECT DVD ./ > H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place a DATA CD or
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    image in the "Album" display, then press ENTER. 2 Press B/b to select " ", then press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the image turns clockwise by 90°. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing JPEG image files 85US
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    Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as shown below. 2× t normal magnification Note • You cannot use ZOOM on the remote in JPEG image files on DATA CD/DATA DVD. To enjoy the Slide show 1 Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the "Album" display, then press ENTER. 2 Press B/b to select
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    instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. Notes • If both video data and JPEG image files exist on a DATA DVD, the player . • Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. •
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    ON/OFF" Functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search and perform other operations interactively. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Number buttons V/v ENTER O RETURN
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    "PBC OFF" is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to "PBC ON," press MENU to select "PBC ON." Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in step 3 may appear as "Press SELECT" in the instructions supplied with the disc. In
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    Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording. To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a REC repeatedly until the normal recording mode. indicator disappears and the VCR returns to To stop while recording Press x STOP. Note • You
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    to display "SAP" on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, "SAP" appears on the TV screen. When "MAIN" is selected, the VCR records only the main sound. Selecting the sound during playback During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want. To listen to On-screen
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    at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. SELECT VIDEO SEARCH H PLAY V/v/B/b 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 3 Press SEARCH. 92US Searching using various functions
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    Play (To search using the index function): 1 Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards. The VCR searches and then plays back for about five seconds. 2 Press H PLAY to view the program. If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index mark, or until it reaches
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    the default settings are used. Change these settings if necessary. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press V/v to select ENTER. (VIDEO) and press 3 Press V/v to select the
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    to press H PLAY to start playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Auto Repeat • On to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically. • Off to turn off Auto repeat
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    to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) TV LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. • If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR's LINE-2 IN jacks, connect
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    window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. x X z REC 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 Insert a tape into this (recording
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    Additional Information General setup information Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select the option to change
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    to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. • "1Hr"/"2Hr" to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of SETUP" menu so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the DVD-VCR. ?/1 CH +/- Additional Information TV/VIDEO 1 Set the RF Output channel
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    in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CH +/-, you have made the correct setting. Whenever you use the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1. Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna
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    commander does not function. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV
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    applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, please try connecting your player to your TV's S-VIDEO input (page 30). • You have set the player to progressive format (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights
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    facing down on the disc tray. • The disc is skewed. • The player cannot play certain discs (page 7). • The region code on the DVD does not match the player. • Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). • The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 8). • Make
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    on the remote (page 65). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy
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    that the cable box is turned on. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the Control by AV mouse is not possible. • The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV mouse, etc. Others Additional Information Troubleshooting
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    The DVD also uses a variable rate coding Control functions are provided with the DVD. DVD+R (page 7) A DVD+R (read "plus R") is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. DVD-R (page 7) A DVD
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    picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format. Title (page 38) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track
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    VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 38 × 11 3 8 inches) Mass Approx. 3.6 kg (Approx. 7.9 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander
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    (11) L Remote sensor (11) M PROGRESSIVE indicator (58) N CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- buttons* (44) (45) O LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L (MONO)/ R jacks (96) ∗ CHANNEL/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 109US
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    (76) J DTS indicator (55) K Disc indicator (35) DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (14) (18) B LINE IN 1 DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (30) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (31) H S-VIDEO OUT jack (31) I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/COAXIAL jack (33) 110US Index to parts and controls
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    Remote commander for DVD A Z (open/close) button (34) (36) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (11) C SELECT DVD button (11) D Number buttons* (29) E CLEAR button (71) F ANGLE button (67) G SET UP button . Use the tactile dot as a reference. Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 111US
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    *Remote commander for VIDEO A Z (eject) button (42) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (11) C SELECT VIDEO button (11) D Number buttons* (29) E CLEAR button (43) (49) F SET UP button (20 H PLAY and CH/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. 112US Index to parts and controls
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    DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation ARA BUL CHI CRO CZE DAN DEU ENG ESP FIN FRA GRE HUN IDN IND Hindi Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Korean Malay Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish Thai Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans Additional Information DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 113US
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    Editing DVD 7 E Editing 96 EP mode 46 H Handling discs 2 Hi-fi audio track 91 I Instant Advance 36 Instant Replay 36, 42 Instant Skip 42 J JPEG 7, 84 114US Index L Language selecting 20 LP mode 47 M Monaural 91 Monitoring audio during playback 91 MP3 7, 78 N Normal audio track 91 P Parental Control
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    muestra la configuración básica para utilizar la Videograbadora-DVD. Para ver detalles, consulte el manual de instrucciones en inglés. Procedimientos iniciales 3 Conexiones básicas 9 Selección del idioma 10 Ajuste del reloj 11 Memorización de canales Operaciones básicas 12 Reproducción de discos
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    no coincide con ninguno de los ejemplos suministrados, consulte con el proveedor Sony o técnico calificado más cercano. Selección de la mejor opción de el ajuste. Después de realizar el ajuste podrá utilizar la Videograbadora-DVD. Los procedimientos varían en función de la conexión utilizada.
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    de audio/video (no suministrado) Cable de audio (no suministrado) B Utilice esta conexión si su televisor no tiene tomas estéreo Videograbadora-DVD Receptor estéreo Televisor Cable de video (no suministrado) Cable de audio (no suministrado) Notas • Para reproducir una cinta/disco en estéreo
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    A, B, o C. VHF B UHF o VHF C UHF B Utilice esta conexión si emplea una antena sólo para VHF (obtendrá sólo los canales 2-13) Videograbadora-DVD Parte posterior del TV VHF/UHF A Case con el tipo de conector de su o televisor: A, B, o C. VHF B Para los conectores tipo B o UHF y C, no
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    Videogradadora Con esta conexión no podrá • Grabar canales codificados que requieran un decodificador Pared Videograbadora-DVD Conecte este cable directamente a su televisor si no tiene decodificador. Decodificador Parte posterior del TV VHF/UHF A Case con el tipo de o conector de su VHF
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    ajustarse incorrectamente. Si se diera el caso, consulte "Memorización de canales" en la página 11. • No presione ningún botón en la videograbadora-DVD ni en el mando a distancia durante el preajuste automático. • El preajuste automático sólo comienza automáticamente cuando usted enchufa el cable de
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    Grabar un canal mientras ve otro canal Pared Decodificador Videograbadora-DVD Parte posterior del televisor VHF/UHF A Case con el tipo de completado la conexión... Después de haber completado la conexión, enchufe la videograbadora-DVD en la toma de CA y consulte "Selección del idioma" en la
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    Procedimientos Selección del idioma Es posible cambiar el idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla. Antes de comenzar... • Encienda la Videograbadora-DVD y su televisor. • Ajuste el televisor a entrada de vídeo para que aparezca en la pantalla de televisor la señal procedente del reproductor. • Si el
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    de DVD. • Utilice el mando a distancia para realizar las siguientes funciones. 1 Pulse SET UP, después pulse V/v para seleccionar (OPTION) y pulse ENTER. 2 Pulse V/v para seleccionar "Ajuste de la hora", después pulse ENTER. Aparecerá el menú "AJUSTE DE LA HORA". 3 Pulse V/v para seleccionar "Manual
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    que primero memorice los canales sintonizables en su área utilizando los métodos de memorización automática. Antes de comenzar... • Encienda la Videograbadora-DVD y su televisor. Si utiliza un decodificador, enciéndalo. • Ajuste el televisor a entrada de vídeo para que aparezca en la pantalla de
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    Reproducción de discos Dependiendo del disco, algunas operaciones podrán variar o estar restringidas. Consulte el manual de instrucciones suministrado con su disco. Antes de comenzar... • Encienda la Videograbadora-DVD y su televisor. • Ajuste el televisor a entrada de vídeo para que aparezca en la
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    H PLAY. REPLAY SKIP Puede pulsar SKIP hasta 4 veces. Esto le permitirá avanzar rápidamente hasta 2 minutos en total. Z *1 Para DVD VIDEO y DVD-RW/DVD-R o DVD+RW/DVD+R solamente Notas • No saldrá sonido excepto: - durante la reproducción normal - durante la reproducción rápida o lenta con sonido
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    Reproducción de cintas Antes de comenzar... • Encienda la Videograbadora-DVD y su televisor. • Ajuste el televisor a entrada de vídeo para que aparezca en la pantalla de televisor la señal procedente del reproductor. • Utilice el mando a
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    . La alimentación se desactivará pero la cinta seguirá rebobinándose hasta que llegue al final. Notas • A varias velocidades de reproducción no sale sonido. • La imagen puede aparecer con ruido al reproducirse a alta velocidad en sentido inverso. • Pare la reproducción de disco mientras est
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    Grabación de programas de TV Antes de comenzar... • Encienda la Videograbadora-DVD y su televisor. • Cambie el selector de entrada de su televisor de forma que aparezca la señal procedente del reproductor en la pantalla del televisor. •
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