2-671-543-11 (2) 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 call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For customers in the U.S.A CAUTION Model No. ______________ Serial No.______________ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
On adjusting volume Precautions On safety Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Copyright Important Safety Instructions • Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Table of contents 2 2 3 7 7 WARNING Notes about discs Precautions About this manual This player can play the following discs Getting Started 10 11 14 20 21 25 29 Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Basic hookups Step 4 : Selecting a language Step 5 : Setting the clock Step 6 : Presetting channels 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 40 43 47 50 53 56 58 Playing discs
DVD Settings and Adjustments 59 62 66 68 Audio Setup Screen Setup Setting the display or sound track language Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 71 72 73 74 76 80 82 84 90 94 Using the DVD’s menu Zooming into a scene Changing the angles Displaying the subtitle Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Changing the sound Virtual surround setting Playing an MP3 audio track Playing JPEG image files Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functi
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.
Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this player. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable.
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.
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.
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Getting Started 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 this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV.
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.
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.
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.
Audio/video (A/V) hookup 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 these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Getting Started 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.
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 A or DVD-VCR VHF Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. 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 DVD-VCR or or A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
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 Getting Started What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF Wall or A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF B Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box.
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.
Hookup 2 Use this hookup if you are connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Getting Started 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 Wall Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A or Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF B or For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the 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. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select “Language”, then press ENTER.
Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. SET UP Getting Started Using the Auto Clock Set feature The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not sending time signals, set the time manually (page 23).
US 3 Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. 4 Press 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 a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station.
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 mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Getting Started Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 23).
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 the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits. The day of the week is set automatically. 5 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 6 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Note • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off.
Step 6 : Presetting channels Presetting all receivable channels automatically 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 the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.
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 select “Auto Channel Memory,” then press ENTER. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.
Presetting/disabling channels manually CH +/– Number buttons Getting Started 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 the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER.
3 Press V/v to select “Channel Add/Delete,” then press ENTER. 4 To preset/disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter Channel to be preset the channel number. 2 Press B/b to select “ADD” (in memory) or “DELETE” (deleted). 3 Press ENTER. Channel to be disabled 5 Press 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.
Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system To set the guide channels, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure. 5:30 14 MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044 2 SPORT Golf (1hr. 25min.
SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. OPTION SETUP :English Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup [ Off ] Auto Power Off RF Output Channel [ 3CH ] V v 2 ENTER RETURN SET UP Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then press ENTER. The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select “Guide Channel Setup,” then press ENTER.
The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press B/b to select the channel number that does not match the guide channel. 5 • If you made Hookup 1 (page 16, 17, 18) : Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR), then press V/v. • If you made Hookup 2 (page 19): Enter the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4), then press V/v. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number that does not match.
Advanced Hookups S-Video/Component Video/HDMI hookup Select one of the following patterns A, B or C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). You can enjoy higher quality images when playing DVDs. Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/ Component Video hookup. See page 34 for audio connections.
A Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. See page 34 for audio connections. B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. See page 34 for audio connections.
A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input 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.
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 effects (page 82). B Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.
Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Z SELECT DVD 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. / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray.
3 Press H PLAY. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time*. Hour Minute Second Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 71. For VIDEO CDs, see page 94. * “– – – – –” appears when no disc is loaded. Tip • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 96).
To Press Locate a point quickly m or M on the remote (or hold 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, MP3 and VIDEO CD fast forward: PLAY t 1M t 2M t 3M fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t 2m t 3m When you find the point you want, press H PLAY.
To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only) You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To playback quickly, press M during playback. To playback slowly, press X PAUSE, then press y during playback. Press H PLAY to return to normal playback. Notes • You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set.
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 playback. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/ track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting.
To playback the desired title/track or chapter You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. 1 Press V/v during playback to select the desired item. 2 Press B/b to change the item. 3 Press ENTER to start playback. DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the 4 Press 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.
Notes • The display may not change as operated depending on the disc. • The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position information on the on-screen display is being changed. To adjust the 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 the program you are watching.
Playing a tape 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. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/– CLEAR / m/M y ./> Basic Operations X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Press H PLAY. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
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 View the picture during fast-forward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M. During rewind, hold down m. Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M or m.
To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” To search for the counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see “Searching using various functions” on page 98. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback. Tip • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
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 press one of the two tracking buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.
Recording TV programs 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. • 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 x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations SP/EP DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
4 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. 5 Press z REC to start recording. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. “REC” appears in the display window. To stop recording Press x STOP. To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time.
To watch another TV program while recording 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the 3 IfTV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. 4 To watch a DVD while recording automatically change to the DVD playback screen. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated.
Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is 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 place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
3 Set the channel number, start and stop times, date, and tape speed: 1 Press b to select each item in turn. 2 Press V/v to set each item. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset. • To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or V/v to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH” position. • To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press v while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 51.
To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set “Tape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 100).
Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with manual timer settings at one time. SELECT VIDEO VCR Plus+ Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • 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.
4 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset. VCR PLUS+ B Enter code with [0~9] Mode Speed V v B 5 Press V/v to select “Mode.” 6 Press B/b to select the recording pattern: 7 To record Select Only once Once Everyday Monday to Friday Mo~Fr Every Monday to Saturday Mo~Sa Everyday Daily Once a week Weekly ENTER ~ V v B b ENTER Press V/v to select “Speed.” 54US To enter another setting, repeat steps 2 to 8.
To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer To use the DVD-VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The timer indicator disappears from the display window and the DVD-VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • • • • Reset the counter (page 45). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 48).
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box or a decoder, 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 place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
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 timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished.
Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the DVD-VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. ?/1 POWER To lock the DVD-VCR When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until “LOCK” appears in the display window. The DVD-VCR turns off and the indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The DVD-VCR will not work except for timer recordings.
DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. V/v/B/b ENTER 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 ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “Dolby Digital,” “DTS” or “Audio DRC.
4 Press B/b to select an item. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices • Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Dolby Digital Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Notes • If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. • Noise may occur in the LinearPCM double-speed audio. This is not a malfunction. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the “D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL”.
Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 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 “Screen Setup,” then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” or “Black Level.” To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 64.
4 Press B/b to select an item. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu. The setting is applied after exitting the menu. Menu choices • TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting is indicated in bold print. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV.
• YCbCr/RGB Selects the type of HDMI signal output from HDMI OUT jack. YCbCr Outputs YCBCR signals. RGB Outputs RGB signals. Notes • Even when a setting other than “AUTO” for “HDMI Resolution” is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the player automatically adjusts the video signals that are suitable for the TV. • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and not all the functions described may work.
video signal appears OK, video connection is complete. 4 IfPress ENTER. The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up in orange. PROGRESSIVE indicator 5 If picture is distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 32). Press SET UP to exit the menu. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD-VCR to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off”.
Setting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound track or subtitle. SET UP Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 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. The “LANGUAGE SET UP” menu appears.
4 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu. • AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track. When you 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.
Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such 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 68US 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER.
3 Press b to set the parental control. • If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password. • When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. After registering a password, if you set “Use Password” to “No,” “PASSWORD CHECK” screen will not appear.
To change the password “Change Password” in step 4 on page 69. 1 Select The display for entering a new password appears. a new 4-digit password using the number buttons. 2 Enter The display for confirming the password appears. 3 Re-enter the new password. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 3 on page 69. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set the disc, then press H PLAY. 1 Insert The display for entering your password appears.
DVD Additional Operations Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button. Number buttons Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.
Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 90. ZOOM Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press ZOOM. 2 Press V/v/B/b to move “ 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification. “ ” appears. ” to the position where you want to zoom in. Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below.
Changing the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the display window. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Number buttons ANGLE B/b DVD Additional Operations 1 Press ANGLE during playback. The angle number appears on the display. The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.
Displaying the subtitle If subtitles 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 DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 119 for the abbreviation of the language.
4 Press V/v repeatedly 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.
Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. SELECT DVD Notes • The play mode is canceled when: – you open the disc tray – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1. CLEAR REPEAT H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER Creating your own program (Program play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program.
3 Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press ENTER. V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to 4 Press program, then press ENTER. program other tracks, repeat step 4. 5 To The programmed track numbers are displayed in the selected order. H PLAY to start program play. 6 Press Program play starts. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H PLAY. To stop program play Press CLEAR until “Off” appears at the upper left top of the TV screen during programme play.
Playing in random order (Shuffle play) You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 87. 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 until “Off” appears at the upper left top of the TV screen during shuffle play.
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. REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. 3 Press When playing a DVD • Chapter: repeats the current chapter. • Title: repeats the current title on a disc. When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) or CD • Track: repeats the current track. • Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also select the language. AUDIO With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
Notes • To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a LinearPCM format disc, you have to make the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT (page 34). • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 59). • If you set DTS audio output, you cannot select surround setting (page 82). • You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when DTS audio output is set (page 39).
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. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” “Surround3.” Surround effect increases as shown below.
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 effects will be difficult to hear. • When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Z SELECT DVD Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. CLEAR 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 Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.
3 Press V/v to select “MP3”, then press ENTER. Repeat mode Elapsed playing time The first track starts 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. 5 Press V/v to select the desired track in the right column, then press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. DVD Additional Operations When a track or album is being played, the title is shown in a box.
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 cannot be displayed. • You cannot repeat play while in program play or shuffle play. To program MP3 audio tracks 1 Press x STOP twice, then press REPEAT. 2 Press B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press ENTER.
To stop program play Press x STOP during program play. To return to normal play Press CLEAR during program play. Notes • Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time. • You cannot repeat play while in program play. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks 1 Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE,” then press ENTER. To return to normal play Press CLEAR during shuffle play. Tip • Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.
Notes • If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format. • If both video data and MP3 audio tracks exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only the video data.
Tips • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order. • A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be played back. 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 may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 1000 albums and tracks in the DATA CD or DATA DVD.
Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs). Z SELECT DVD Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. CLEAR ./ > 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 DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.
3 Press V/v to select “JPEG”, then press ENTER. The “Album” display will appears. If you do not press ENTER after selecting a media type, the selected media will be automatically played. 4 Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, then press V/v/ B/b to select an image in the “Album” display. To display the selected image 1 Press ENTER. The selected image number appears in the display window. 2 To display the next/previous image, press ./>. To play the Slide show 1 Press H PLAY.
To zoom in an image V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album” 1 Press display, then press ENTER. B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER. 2 Press “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b move “ ” to the position 3 where you want totozoom in. ENTER repeatedly to change the 4 Press magnification. 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.
About JPEG image files You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal 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 93).
Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC 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 MENU 94US 1 Press MENU repeatedly to select “PBC ON.” 2 Press V/v to select the item number you want. You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track.
3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. To return to the menu Press O RETURN. To play using “PBC OFF” Press MENU to select “PBC OFF.” When “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.
VCR Additional Operations Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC x STOP 1 While recording, press z REC. z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. 2 Press Each press advances the time as follows. 0:30 1:00 1:30 4:00 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 new duration time.
Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display “Hi-Fi” on the TV screen. You can also select “Left,” “Right,” or “Mono.” If there is noise in the stereo program, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. Recording bilingual programs Press AUDIO to display “SAP” on the TV screen.
Searching using various functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal 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 98US 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 3 Press SEARCH.
4 • Scan and 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 the end of the tape. • Go to [0:00:00] (To search for the counter 0:00:00 point): Press V. The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0:00:00 point.
Changing menu options You can change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. Normally the default settings are used. Change these settings if necessary. SET UP Before you start… • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. V/v/B/b ENTER 100US 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press V/v to select ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the option to change.
4 Press B/b to change the setting. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to Tape Length • T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape. • T-160 when using a T-160 length tape. • T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape. Auto Play • On to start playback automatically, when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. • Off to turn off Auto play.
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR TV This VCR (Recorder) 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 the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels.
Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. x X z REC a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for 1 Insert the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X.
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 104US 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. 3 Press B/b to change the setting. When changing the “RF Output Channel,” confirmation messages will appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.
4 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to Auto Power Off • “Off” 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 the buttons during this time. RF Output Channel • “3CH” when using channel 3 to receive the VCR signal. • “4CH” when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal. For details, see page 105.
on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH). 5 Turn The channel you selected 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, use an antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR.
Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) Remedy The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. Power The power is turned on but the DVDVCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. The clock has stopped and “–:–” appears in the display window.
DVD Troubleshooting Remedy There is no picture/picture noise appears. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. • The connecting cords are damaged. • Check the connection to your TV (page 14) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • The disc is dirty or flawed.
Sound Operation Remedy There is no sound. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. • The connecting cord is damaged. • The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 15). • The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. • The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. • The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. • If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jacks, check the audio settings (page 59).
Operation 110US Symptom Remedy The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG image album/file is not correctly displayed. • The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks. The disc does not start playing from the beginning. • Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been selected (pages 76, 78, 79). • Resume play has taken effect (page 39). The player starts playing the disc automatically. • The disc features an auto playback function.
VCR Troubleshooting The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see “On cleaning the video heads” (page 3)). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette.
Glossary Chapter (page 40) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (pages 34 and 60) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.
DVD-RW (page 7) A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited. DVD+RW (page 7) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.
Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3 8 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( 7 16 inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( 11 16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Rewind time Approx. 1 min.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display window A DVD indicator (37) G STEREO indicator (97) B Angle indicator (73) H Playing time/clock/current status indicator (37) (43) C Record indicator (48) D VIDEO indicator (43) E Tape indicator (43) F Timer indicator (51) I SURR (surround) indicator (82) J DTS indicator (60) K Disc indicator (37) Rear panel DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (14) (18) DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (34) B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (102) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (32) C LINE O
Remote commander for DVD G SET UP button (20) H SUBTITLE button (74) I AUDIO button* (80) J SKIP button (37) K REPLAY button (37) L X PAUSE button (37) M H PLAY button* (37) N V/v/B/b buttons (20) ENTER button (20) O DISPLAY button (40) P TOP MENU button (71) Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (12) (39) R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (12) S ZOOM button (72) T ENTER button (20) U REPEAT button (76) V SURROUND button (82) W m/M y buttons (37) Y x STOP button (37) Z O RETURN button (22) wj MENU button (71) A Z (open
Remote commander for VIDEO F SET UP button (20) G TIMER button (50) H AUDIO button* (97) I SKIP button (44) J REPLAY button (44) K SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (48) L z REC (record) button (48) M X PAUSE button (44) N H PLAY button* (43) O V/v/B/b buttons (20) ENTER button (20) P DISPLAY button (45) Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (12) (44) R VCR Plus+ button (29) S CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons* (46) (47) T VOL (volume) +/– buttons (12) U ENTER button (20) V MUTING button (12) W SEARCH b
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation Language ARA Arabic BUL Bulgarian CHI Chinese CRO Croatian CZE Czech DAN Danish DEU German ENG English ESP Spanish FIN Finish FRA French GRE Greek HUN Hungarian Indonesian IND Hindi ISL Icelandic ITA Italian IWR Hebrew JPN Japanese KOR Korean MAL Malay NLD Dutch NOR Norwegian POL Polish POR Portuguese RUS Russian SVE Swedish THA Thai TUR Turkish VIE Vietnamese ZAF Afrikaans Additional Information IDN DVD
Index Numerics I R 16:9 63 4:3 Letter Box 63 4:3 Pan Scan 63 Instant Advance 38 Instant Replay 38, 44 Instant Skip 44 A J Adjusting picture 46 tracking 46 Angle 73 Audio track 97 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 15 Auto Clock Set 21 JPEG 7, 90 Recording bilingual programs 97 SAP broadcasts 97 saving 49 stereo broadcasts 97 using the VCR Plus+ system 53 while watching another program 49, 52 Repeat play 79 Resume Play 39 RF channel 105 C Cable hookup 14 Channel line-up chart 29 Child Lock 58 Cleaning the vi
Índice Este manual muestra la configuración básica para utilizar la Videograbadora-DVD. Para ver detalles, consulte el manual de instrucciones en inglés.
Procedimientos iniciales Conexiones básicas Procedimientos Antes de comenzar • Asegúrese de desconectar el cable de alimentación de CA de cada componente antes de conectarlo. • Desactive la alimentación de todo el equipo. • No conecte los cables de alimentación de CA hasta no realizar todas las conexiones. Si conecta el cable de alimentación de CA antes de haber completado las conexiones, es posible que no pueda utilizar la función Plug and Play. • Asegúrese de hacer las conexiones firmemente.
Conexión de audio/video (A/V) Si su televisor tiene tomas de entrada de audio/vídeo (A/V), obtendrá mejor imagen y sonido si conecta su Videograbadora-DVD utilizando estas conexiones. Si su televisor no tiene entrada A/V, consulte las páginas siguientes para la conexión de antena o cable. Si no piensa utilizar su Videograbadora-DVD para grabar programas, solamente necesitará hacer las conexiones mostradas en esta página.
Conexión 1 (Plug and Play) Parte posterior del televisor VHF/UHF A o Videograbadora-DVD VHF Case con el tipo de conector de su televisor: A, B, o C.
C Utilice esta conexión si no tiene decodificador de cable, o si tiene un decodificador de cable con sólo unos pocos canales codificados Uso recomendado Utilice esta conexión si no tiene un decodificador. Utilice también esta conexión si su sistema de cable sólo codifica algunos canales.
Videograbadora-DVD configuración (Conexión 1 continuación) Enchufe la Videograbadora-DVD en la toma de CA. Procedimientos Cuando enchufe la Videograbadora-DVD en la toma de CA, la Videograbadora-DVD preajustará automáticamente el reloj y memorizará los canales de TV de la Videograbadora-DVD. a la toma de CA Cable de alimentación de CA La Videograbadora-DVD empezará a preajustar el reloj y memorizar los canales. Cuando el preajuste automático esté completo, aparecerá la hora actual en el visualizador.
Conexión 2 Utilice esta conexión si va a conectar un decodificador de cable con muchos canales codificados Con esta conexión podrá • Grabar cualquier canal seleccionando el canal en el decodificador Con esta conexión no podrá • Grabar con el decodificador apagado • Grabar un canal mientras ve otro canal Decodificador Pared Parte posterior del televisor VHF/UHF A o Case con el tipo de conector de su televisor: A, B, o C.
Selección del idioma Es posible cambiar el idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla. 1 Pulse SET UP, después pulse V/v para seleccionar (OPTION) y pulse ENTER. 2 Pulse V/v para seleccionar “Language”, después pulse ENTER. Procedimientos 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.
Ajuste del reloj 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 reproductor de DVD está en el modo de reproducción, no podrá visualizar el menú de ajustes. Pare la reproducción 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.
Memorización de canales 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 televisor la señal procedente del reproductor. • Si el reproductor de DVD está en el modo de reproducción, no podrá visualizar el menú de ajustes. Pare la reproducción de DVD. • Utilice el mando a distancia para realizar las siguientes funciones.
Conexiones avanzadas Conexión S-Video/Vídeo Componente/HDMI Seleccione uno de los patrones siguientes A, B o C, según la toma de entrada de su monitor de televisión, proyector o amplificador (receptor) de AV. Podrá disfrutar de imágenes de mayor calidad cuando reproduzca DVD. Si su televisor acepta señales de formato progresivo (480p), deberá utilizar la conexión B. Seleccione el patrón C cuando conecte a un televisor, proyector o amplificador (receptor) de AV equipado con entrada HDMI.
A Utilice esta conexión si su televisor tiene una toma de entrada de S-VIDEO Conecte un cable S-VIDEO (no suministrado). Disfrutará de imágenes de alta calidad. Consulte la página 12 para conexiones de audio. Procedimientos B Utilice esta conexión si su televisor tiene tomas de entrada de vídeo componente Conecte un cable de vídeo componente (no suministrado) o tres cables de vídeo (no suministrados) del mismo tipo y longitud. Disfrutará de una fiel reproducción del color y de imágenes de alta calidad.
Operaciones básicas 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 pantalla de televisor la señal procedente del reproductor. • Utilice el mando a distancia para realizar las siguientes funciones. 1 Pulse SELECT DVD para controlar el reproductor de DVD.
Para Pulse Reanudar la reproducción después de la pausa H PLAY Avanzar al siguiente fotograma en el modo de pausa SKIP Volver al fotograma anterior en el modo de pausa REPLAY Ir al siguiente capítulo, tema, o escena en el modo de reproducción continua > NEXT en el mando a distancia o M en la unidad Volver al capítulo, tema o escena anterior en el modo de reproducción continua .
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 distancia para realizar las siguientes funciones. 1 Pulse SELECT VIDEO para controlar el reproductor de Videograbadora. 2 Inserte una cinta. 3 Pulse H PLAY.
Para Pulse Reproducción a alta velocidad • Durante la reproducción, pulse brevemente M o m. La cinta continuará reproduciéndose a una velocidad 5 veces mayor que la reproducción normal. • Durante la reproducción, mantenga pulsado M o m. La cinta continuará reproduciéndose a una velocidad 5 veces mayor que la reproducción normal. Al dejar de pulsar el botón, se reanuda la reproducción normal. Reproducción a cámara lenta Durante la pausa, pulse y.
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. • Para grabar desde un decodificador, enciéndalo. • Compruebe que la longitud de la cinta sea superior al tiempo total de grabación. • Utilice el mando a distancia para realizar las siguientes funciones. 1 2 3 Pulse SELECT VIDEO para controlar la videograbadora.
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