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2-671-543-11 (2) US/ES
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions US
ES
Manual de instrucciones
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 call Sony Customer Information Center at
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers,
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For Customers in Canada
If this
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WARNING Notes about discs To reduce the risk of fire or For customers in the U.S.A electric shock, do not expose Owner’s Record this apparatus to rain or � To keep the disc clean, The model and serial numbers are moisture. handle the disc by its edge. located at the rear of the unit. To avoid electrical shock, do Record the serial number in the Do not touch the surface. not open the cabinet. Refer space provided below. Refer to servicing to qualified them whenever you call upon your
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On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a Precautions section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged On safety when a peak level section is played. � To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place On cleaning objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft apparatus. cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent � Should any solid object or liquid fall into the so
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Copyright Important Safety Instructions � Television programs, films, video tapes and 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. other materials may be copyrighted. 3 Heed all warnings. Unauthorized recording of such material may be 4 Follow all instructions. contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. Also, use of this recorder with cable television 6 Clean only with dry cloth. transmission may require authorization from the 7 Do not
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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 the clock 25 Step 6 : Presetting channels ® 29 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ system Advanced Hookups 32 S-Video/Component Video/HDMI hookup 34 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 36 Playing discs
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DVD Settings and Adjustments 59 Audio Setup 62 Screen Setup 66 Setting the display or sound track language 68 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 71 Using the DVD’s menu 72 Zooming into a scene 73 Changing the angles 74 Displaying the subtitle 76 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 80 Changing the sound 82 Virtual surround setting 84 Playing an MP3 audio track 90 Playing JPEG image files 94 P
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About this manual This player can play the following discs � This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can Format of discs also be performed using the buttons on the DVD VIDEO 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-RW/-R DVD+Rs. � The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning DVD+RW/+R Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-R
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Region code Notes about DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or Your player has a region code printed on the back CD-Rs/CD-RWs of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this ALL DVDs labeled will also play on this player. player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
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Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. US This player can play the following discs 9
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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. US 10 Unpacking
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Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Reattach the cover after inserting the battery. Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate Remote sensor this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote c
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Notes � With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. � If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. � Do not use a new battery with an old one. � Do not use different types of batteries. � Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place. � Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. � Do not expose the r
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Getting Started Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. TV brand Code number TV brand Code number Sony 01 (default) Panasonic 06, 19 Akai 04 Philco 03, 04 AOC 04 Philips 08 Centurion 12 Pioneer 16 Coronado 03 Portland 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Quasar 06, 18 Daewoo 22 Radio Shack 05, 14 Daytron 12 RCA 04, 10 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Sampo 12 Fisher 11 Sanyo 11 General Electric 06, 10 Scott 12 LG/
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Step 3 : Basic hookups Before you get started � Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting. � Turn off the power to all equipment. � Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. If you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function. � Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. � If your TV does not match any of the e
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Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 32) 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 ne
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Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) A Use this hookup if you are using: � VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) � UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) � Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF/UHF Match the type of A connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF DVD-VCR B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 only) Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. DVD-VCR VHF B
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Getting Started C Use this hookup if you have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few 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 DVD-VCR Rear of TV Wall VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, or B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, UHF or Connect this cable no UHF directly to your TV if connection is VHF you do
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DVD-VCR setup (Hookup 1 continued) Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. To begin using your DVD-VCR, go to “Basic Operations” on page 36. To change the on-screen display language to
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Getting Started Hookup 2 Use this hookup if you are connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup � Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do � Record with the cable box turned off � Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box Rear of TV Wall VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. or VHF B For connector UHF or types B and C, no UHF connection VHF is required. DVD-VCR C UHF A
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Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. SET UP 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 V/v DVD·VIDEO on the remote. ENTER � If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Press SET UP, then press V/v to select 1 (OPTION) and press ENTER. Press V/v to select “Language”, then pre
