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3-083-945-14 (1) USDVD Player/Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsFor customers in the USAIf you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR,

10Setting up the remote commanderControlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. If your

100SpecificationsGeneralPower requirements120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption28 WPower back-upBack-up duration: 0 minOperating temperature0°C to 45°C (32

101Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel

102Index to parts and controlsDisplay windowA DVD indicator (29)B Disc indicator (29)C Tape indicator (34)D VCR indicator (34)E Timer indicator (40)F

103Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationRear panelDVD player and VCRA RF OUT (TO TV) connector (14)B RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector (14)C LIN

104Index to parts and controlsRemote commanderA TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)B Z button (28) (29) (34)[for DVD] (open/close) button[for VIDEO] (eject) but

105Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationR ?/1 (power) switch (10) (34)S CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*1 (36) (85)T VOL (volume) +/– bu

106DVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageDVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageAbbreviation LanguageARA ArabicCHI ChineseCRO CroatianCZK CzechDAN DanishDEU GermanENG Englis

107IndexIndexNumerics16:9 524:3 Letter Box 524:3 Pan Scan 52AAdjustingpicture 85tracking 85Angle 61Antenna hookup 14Audio track 82Audio/video (A/V) ho

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Getting Started11Setting up the remote commanderNotes• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.• If the TV u

12Basic hookupsStep 3 : Basic hookupsBefore you get started• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.• Turn off th

Getting Started13Basic hookupsAudio/video (A/V) hookupIf your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook

14Basic 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 Started15Basic hookupsHookup 1 : DVD-VCR setupNotes• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channe

16Basic 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 Started17Basic hookupsHookup 2 : DVD-VCR setupNotes• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channe

18Basic hookupsHookup 3Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most ch

Getting Started19Selecting a languageStep 4 : Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.Before you start…• Turn on the DVD-VCR

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 clockStep 5 : Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock Set featureSome TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts.

Getting Started21Setting 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 se

22Setting the clockNotes• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set t

Getting Started23Setting the clockNotes• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.• The clock display appears when VID

24Presetting channelsStep 6 : Presetting channelsThis DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV

Getting Started25Presetting channels3Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”4• To preset cable TV channels:Press B/b to select “Cable TV.”• To preset VHF and

26Presetting channelsPresetting/disabling channels manuallyBefore you start…• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on.• T

Getting Started27Presetting channels4To preset/disable a channel:1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter the channel number.2 Press B/b to select AD

28Playing discsBasic OperationsPlaying discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating in

29Playing discsBasic OperationsAdditional tasks* If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop.To Resume

3Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instru

30Playing discsTo watch slow motion in continuous play mode (DVD and VIDEO CD only)Press X PAUSE, then press M SLOW y. With each press, the playback

31Guide to the on-screen displayBasic OperationsGuide to the on-screen display Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, cur

32Guide to the on-screen displayTo playback from the desired title/track counter position Tip• You can change the counter position information (playi

33Playing 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

34Playing a tapeAdditional tasks* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.To play a recently watched scen

35Playing a tapeBasic OperationsTo resume normal playbackPress H PLAY.To use the time counterPress CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to fin

36Recording TV programsRecording TV programs Before you start ...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the

37Recording TV programsBasic OperationsTo stop recordingPress x STOP.To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY to display the time counter. Wit

38Recording TV programsTo watch another TV program while recordingTo watch a DVD while recordingTo save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, brea

39Recording TV programs using the timerBasic OperationsRecording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time.Before you

4Table of contentsTable of contents2 WARNING2 Welcome!2 General Precautions3 Important Safety Instructions3 DVD Precautions6 About this manual6 This p

40Recording TV programs using the timer2Press V/v/B/b to select (Set Timer Recording), then press ENTER.The program menu appears.3If necessary, pres

41Recording TV programs using the timerBasic OperationsTo stop recordingTo stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STOP.

42Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsChecking/changing/canceling timer settings 1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode.The “SETUP ME

43Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsBasic OperationsWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second p

44A/V Receiver hookupAdvanced HookupsA/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and

45A/V Receiver hookupAdvanced HookupsB Use this hookup if your A/V reciever has a Dolby Digital or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakersTh

46S-Video/Component Video hookupS-Video/Component Video hookup Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTIC

47S-Video/Component Video hookupAdvanced HookupsB Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacksConnect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OU

48Audio SetupDVD Settings and AdjustementsAudio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.1P

49Audio SetupDVD Settings and AdjustementsMenu choices• Dolby Digital (DVD only)Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indic

5Table of contentsVCR Additional Operations81 Quick Timer Recording 82 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 83 Searching using various functions 85

50Audio SetupNotes• If you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (O

51Screen SetupDVD Settings and AdjustementsScreen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection condition

52Screen SetupMenu choices•TV TypeSelects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).The default setting is indicated in bold print.•

53Screen SetupDVD Settings and Adjustements•Video OutYou must set this setting when you use S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the

54Setting the display or sound track languageSetting the display or sound track languageYou can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound track

55Setting the display or sound track languageDVD Settings and AdjustementsTipIf you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears. P

56Parental Control (limiting playback by children)Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a

57Parental Control (limiting playback by children)DVD Settings and Adjustements3Press V/v to select “Parental,” then press ENTER.4Press b to select “Y

58Parental Control (limiting playback by children)To change the passwordTo turn off the Parental Control functionSet “Use Password” to “No” in Step 4.

59Using the DVD’s menuDVD Additional OperationsDVD Additional OperationsUsing the DVD’s menu Note• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use

6About this manualAbout this manual• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

60Zooming into a sceneZooming into a scene Notes• You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs. • The zoom function may not work depen

61Changing the anglesDVD Additional OperationsChanging the angles Note• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi

62Displaying the subtitleDisplaying the subtitle To turn off the subtitlesSelect “Off” in step 3.Note• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to

63Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsVarious play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle pla

64Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)To stop program playPress CLEAR.To change or cancel a program1Press REPEAT when

65Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsPlaying in random order (Shuffle play) To return to n

66Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) To return to normal playSelect “Off” o

67Using bookmarksDVD Additional OperationsUsing bookmarks You can store scenes in the player’s memory as bookmarks.You can set up to three bookmar

68Using bookmarksTo cancel the bookmarkPress CLEAR after step 3.To exit the Bookmark menuPress BOOKMARK.To playback the scene where you insert a bookm

69Changing the soundDVD Additional OperationsChanging the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),

7Notes about discsNoteSome DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical con

70Virtual surround settingVirtual surround setting To cancel the settingSelect “Off” in step 2.When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SUR

71Virtual surround settingDVD Additional OperationsNotes• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effect

72Playing 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

73Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsTo go to the next or previous pagePress b or B.To return to the previous displayPress O RETURN.To

74Playing an MP3 audio trackAbout MP3 audio tracksYou can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded acc

75Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsWhen you insert a DATA CD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 t

76Playing 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

77Playing JPEG image filesDVD Additional OperationsTo display an imageTo rotate an imageTo zoom in an image3Press ./> to select the next/previous A

78Playing JPEG image filesTo enjoy the Slide showTo turn on/off the menu in the single image displayPress DISPLAY in the single image display.To turn

79Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” FunctionsDVD Additional OperationsPlaying VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions The PBC (Playback control) fu

8UnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:Note• The supplied remote commander is fo

80Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” FunctionsTo return to the menuPress O RETURN.To play using “MENU OFF”Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.”When “MENU

81Quick Timer RecordingVCR Additional OperationsVCR Additional OperationsQuick Timer Recording To extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a n

82Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programsWhen you receive a program broadcast in ster

83Searching using various functionsVCR Additional OperationsSearching using various functions To search using the index function (Scan and Play)The VC

84Searching using various functionsTo search for the counter 0:00:00 pointTo mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape coun

85Adjusting the picture (tracking)VCR Additional OperationsAdjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when p

86Changing menu optionsChanging menu options Menu choicesThe default settings are indicated in bold print.1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

87Editing with another VCRVCR Additional OperationsEditing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCRNotes• Make sure you connect the plugs

88Editing with another VCROperation (when recording on this VCR)To stop editingPress the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut out unwanted scenes w

89General setup informationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationChanging setup optionsMenu choicesInitial settings are

Getting Started9Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three t

90General setup informationSetting the RF Output channelWhen connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF Output

91General setup informationAdditional InformationAttaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a UHF/VHF band mixerWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead

92TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in US

93TroubleshootingAdditional InformationDVD TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyPictureThere is no picture/picture noise appears.• Re-connect the connecting c

94TroubleshootingOperationThe disc does not play. • The disc is turned over.• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.• Th

95TroubleshootingAdditional InformationVCR TroubleshootingOperationThe subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.• Try using the DVD’s menu in

96TroubleshootingTimer recordingThe timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.• Check that the safety

97GlossaryAdditional InformationGlossaryChapter (page 31)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed o

98GlossaryDVD+RW (page 6)A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO f

99SpecificationsAdditional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaserSemiconductor laserFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical sca