
2-050-773-13 (1) USDVD Player/Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsFor customers in the USAIf you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR,
10Basic hookupsStep 3 : Basic hookupsBefore you get started• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.• Turn off th
100TroubleshootingDVD TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyPictureThere is no picture/picture noise appears.• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.• The co
101TroubleshootingAdditional InformationOperationThe disc does not play. • The disc is turned over.• Insert the disc with the playback side facing dow
102TroubleshootingVCR TroubleshootingOperationThe language for the sound track cannot be changed.• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct sele
103TroubleshootingAdditional InformationRecordingThe tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.• The safety tab has been removed. To record on th
104GlossaryGlossaryChapter (page 31)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.
105GlossaryAdditional InformationInterlace formatInterlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method fo
106SpecificationsSpecificationsSystemLaserSemiconductor laserFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo
107Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel
108Index to parts and controlsDisplay windowA DVD indicator (28)B Record indicator (40)C VIDEO indicator (36)D Tape indicator (36)E Timer indicator (4
109Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationRear panelDVD player and VCRA AC power cord (10) (13)B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (93)C LINE
Getting Started11Basic hookupsAudio/video (A/V) hookupIf your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook
110Index to parts and controlsRemote commander for DVDA Z (open/close) button (27) (28)B TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)C SELECT DVD button (9)D Number butt
111Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationRemote commander for VIDEOA Z (eject) button (36)B TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)C SELECT VIDEO button
112DVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageDVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageAbbreviation LanguageARA ArabicBUL BulgarianCHI ChineseCRO CroatianCZE CzechDAN DanishDEU Ger
113IndexIndexNumerics16:9 554:3 Letter Box 554:3 Pan Scan 55AAdjustingpicture 90tracking 90Angle 66Antenna hookup 12Audio track 87Audio/video (A/V) ho
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12Basic hookupsHookup 1 (Plug and Play)Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV).A Use th
Getting Started13Basic hookupsHookup 1 : DVD-VCR setupNotes• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channe
14Basic hookupsHookup 2 (Plug and Play)You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you d
Getting Started15Basic hookupsHookup 2 : DVD-VCR setupNotes• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channe
16Basic hookupsHookup 3Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most ch
Getting Started17Selecting a languageStep 4 : Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.Before you start…• Turn on the DVD-VCR
18Selecting a language4Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Getting Started19Setting the clockStep 5 : Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock Set featureSome TV and cable channels transmit time signals with thei
2WARNINGWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer s
20Setting the clock3Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER.4Press V/v to select the item you want, then press B/b to make the setting.• For “Clo
Getting Started21Setting the clockNotes• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area
22Setting the clockTip• To change the digits while setting, press B to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing V/v.Notes•
Getting Started23Presetting channelsStep 6 : Presetting channelsThis DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and u
24Presetting channels2Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then press ENTER.The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.3Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”4• To pr
Getting Started25Presetting channelsPresetting/disabling channels manuallyBefore you start…• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box,
26Presetting channelsNote• If you have not preset channels automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels manually.4To preset/disable a channel:1 P
27Playing discsBasic OperationsBasic OperationsPlaying discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer t
28Playing discsAdditional tasks*1If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop.*2For DVD VIDEOs and the
29Playing discsBasic OperationsTo Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even
3Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instru
30Playing discsTip• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page
31Guide to the on-screen displayBasic OperationsGuide to the on-screen display Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears;
32Guide to the on-screen displayTo playback the desired title/track or chapterYou can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. The
33Guide to the on-screen displayBasic OperationsNotes• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.• The display window continue indi
34Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake.T
35Playing a tapeBasic OperationsPlaying a tape Before you start ...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that t
36Playing a tapeAdditional tasks* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.To turn off the power while rew
37Playing a tapeBasic OperationsTo play/search at various speeds*1For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode*2You can press SKIP up to
38Playing a tapeTip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.– The picture shakes during pa
39Recording TV programsBasic OperationsRecording TV programs Before you start ...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on you
4Table of contentsTable of contents2 WARNING2 Welcome!2 General Precautions3 Important Safety Instructions3 DVD Precautions6 About this manual6 This p
40Recording TV programsTo stop recordingPress x STOP.To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on
41Recording TV programsBasic OperationsTo watch another TV program while recordingTo watch a DVD while recordingTo save a recordingTo prevent accident
42Recording TV programs using the timerRecording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time.Before you start…• Check th
43Recording TV programs using the timerBasic OperationsTo stop recordingTo stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STOP.
44Recording TV programs using the timerTo use the Auto Tape Speed functionWhen you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape bec
45Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsBasic OperationsChecking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start…• Check that the DVD-VCR clock
46Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second program starts re
47Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)Basic OperationsLocking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the
48A/V Receiver hookupAdvanced HookupsA/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder an
49A/V Receiver hookupAdvanced HookupsB Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakersTh
5Table of contentsDVD Additional Operations63 Using the DVD’s menu 65 Zooming into a scene 66 Changing the angles 67 Displaying the subtitle 68 Var
50S-Video/Component Video hookupS-Video/Component Video hookup Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICA
51S-Video/Component Video hookupAdvanced HookupsB Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacksConnect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OU
52Audio SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsAudio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.1
53Audio SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsMenu choices• Dolby DigitalSelects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold
54Screen SetupScreen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions.1Press SET UP when the DVD
55Screen SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsMenu choices• TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).The default settin
56Screen SetupTo set the “Progressive” settingIf your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and hig
57Screen SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsTip• The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more,
58Setting the display or sound track languageSetting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound trac
59Setting the display or sound track languageDVD Settings and AdjustmentsTip• If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears.
6About this manualAbout this manual• This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the
60Parental Control (limiting playback by children)Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a
61Parental Control (limiting playback by children)DVD Settings and Adjustments3Press b to set the parental control.• If you have not entered a passwor
62Parental Control (limiting playback by children)To change the passwordTo turn off the Parental Control functionSet “Use Password” to “No” in step 3
63Using the DVD’s menuDVD Additional OperationsDVD Additional OperationsUsing the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a mus
64Using the DVD’s menuTo turn off the DVD’s menuPress x STOPNote• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button or search a poi
65Zooming into a sceneDVD Additional OperationsZooming into a scene Notes• You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs. • The zoom fu
66Changing the anglesChanging the angles Note• Check the user’s manual of the purchased disc to determine whether it supports angle operation. Howeve
67Displaying the subtitleDVD Additional OperationsDisplaying the subtitle To turn off the subtitlesSelect “Off” in step 3.Note• Depending on the DVD
68Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You c
69Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsTo stop program playPress CLEAR during playback.To cha
7Notes about discsExample of discs that the player cannot playThe player cannot play the following discs:• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD-Rs/CD-
70Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)Playing in random order (Shuffle play) To return to normal playPress CLEAR.Tips
71Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsPlaying repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play
72Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)To return to normal playSelect “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2.Notes• You cannot
73Changing the soundDVD Additional OperationsChanging the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DT
74Virtual surround settingVirtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by
75Virtual surround settingDVD Additional OperationsTo cancel the settingSelect “Off” in step 2.Notes• When the playing signal does not contain a signa
76Playing an MP3 audio trackPlaying an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) forma
77Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsTo stop playPress x STOP.To repeat playPress REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repe
78Playing an MP3 audio trackNotes• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as a
79Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsThe Playback order of MP3 audio tracksThe playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA
8UnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:Note• The supplied remote commander is fo
80Playing JPEG image filesPlaying JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). 1Press Z and place a DATA CD on
81Playing JPEG image filesDVD Additional OperationsTo rotate the selected imageTo zoom in an image3Press ./> to select the next/previous album page
82Playing JPEG image filesTo enjoy the Slide showTo turn on/off the menu in the single image displayPress CLEAR to turn off the menu. Press B or b to
83Playing JPEG image filesDVD Additional OperationsTo play a Multi Session CDThis player can play Multi Session CDs when an JPEG image file is located
84Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” FunctionsPlaying VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search
85Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” FunctionsDVD Additional OperationsTo return to the menuPress O RETURN.To play using “PBC OFF”Press MENU to selec
86Quick Timer RecordingVCR Additional OperationsQuick Timer Recording To extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.To cance
87Recording stereo and bilingual programsVCR Additional OperationsRecording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programsWhen you receive a
88Searching using various functionsSearching using various functions To search using the index function (Scan and Play)The VCR automatically marks the
89Searching using various functionsVCR Additional OperationsTo search for the counter 0:00:00 pointTo mark a point on the tape that you want to find l
Getting Started9Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three t
90Adjusting the picture (tracking)Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion
91Changing menu optionsVCR Additional OperationsChanging menu options You can change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. Normally th
92Changing menu optionsMenu choicesThe default settings are indicated in bold print.4Press B/b to change the setting.5Press SET UP to exit the menu.Me
93Editing with another VCRVCR Additional OperationsEditing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCRNotes• Make sure you connect the plugs
94Editing with another VCROperation (when recording on this VCR)To stop editingPress the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut out unwanted scenes
95General setup informationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationGeneral setup information1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, the
96General setup informationMenu choicesThe default settings are indicated in bold print.4Press SET UP to exit the menu.Menu option Set this option toA
97General setup informationAdditional InformationSetting the RF Output channelWhen connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you
98General setup informationAttaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a VHF/UHF band mixerWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF an
99TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer
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