2-050-773-13 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. CAUTION 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.
Important Safety Instructions DVD Precautions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • 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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
Table of contents 2 2 2 3 3 6 6 7 WARNING Welcome! General Precautions Important Safety Instructions DVD Precautions About this manual This player can play the following discs Notes about discs Getting Started 8 9 10 17 19 23 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 Basic Operations 27 31 34 35 39 42 Playing discs Guide to the on-screen display Locking the disc tray (Child Loc
63 65 66 67 68 73 74 76 80 84 DVD Additional Operations Caution 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” Functions For use of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.
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.
Example of discs that the player cannot play Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CDRs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software pro
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 • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Getting Started 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. Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony 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. 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) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV). 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.
Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup 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. Getting Started 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 change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 17.
Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few 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 VHF/UHF Wall or A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup 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. Getting Started 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 change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 17.
Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most 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 Wall Rear of TV VHF/UHF A or Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 95). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.
4 18 Selecting a language Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Step 5 : Setting the clock Getting Started Using the Auto Clock Set feature SET UP Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. 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 yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 21). V/v/B/b ENTER Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
3 Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving V v B b 4 • 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. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 95). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.
3 Press V/v to select “Manual”, then press ENTER. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time 12:00AM V v B b ENTER 4 Press V/v to set the hour. V v B b ENTER Press b to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing V/v. V v B b ENTER Set the month, day, and year in sequence by pressing b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits, then press b.
Step 6 : Presetting channels Getting Started This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 25).
2 Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then press ENTER. The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup V v B b 3 Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.” 4 • To preset cable TV channels: Press B/b to select “Cable TV.” CHANNEL SETUP 24 Presetting channels SET UP Ant/Cable [ Antenna ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup Press V/v to select “Auto Channel Memory,” then press ENTER.
Presetting/disabling channels manually Getting Started Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 95). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.
4 To preset/disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter the channel number. 2 Press B/b to select “ADD” (in memory) Channel to be preset CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel: (in memory) or “DELETE” (deleted). 3 Press ENTER. and press press to ADD to DELETE Channel to be disabled CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel: (deleted) and press press 5 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. 6 Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player (page 9). ?/1 Z X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Basic Operations / m/M y .
Press H PLAY. 2 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 63. For VIDEO CDs, see page 84. * “– – – – –” appears when no disc is loaded.
To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1. 1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop playback. H PLAY. 2 Press The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1. Tip • To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice then press H PLAY.
Tip • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 86). Notes • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 54) • Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Except for during normal play or FF1 play, no sound is output.
Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. Number buttons The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. O RETURN DISPLAY Basic Operations V/v/B/b ENTER 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. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 112 for the abbreviation of the language.
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. 1/3 1/36 Standard V v B b 0 ~ 9 ENTER 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 programme you are watching.
Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake. SELECT DVD Xx To lock the disc tray When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. “LOCK” appears in the display window. The disc tray is locked. To unlock the disc tray Press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. The disc tray is unlocked. Notes • If you lock the disc tray while open, the disc tray will be locked after closing.
Playing a tape Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9). ?/1 Z TRACKING +/– CLEAR / m/M y Basic Operations ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Insert a tape. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
2 Press H PLAY. The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Hour Minute Second Additional tasks To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play* X PAUSE 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 * If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.
To play/search at various speeds Playback options Operation View the picture during fastforward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M. During rewind, hold down m. Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. • During playback, hold down M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you release the button, normal playback resumes. Play in slow motion During pause, press y.
Tip • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – The picture shakes during pause. Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
Recording TV programs Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9). • To record from a cable box, turn it on. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
3 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. 4 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 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 2 IfTV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. 3 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. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. ?/1 Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9). • When using a cable box, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2 Set the channel number, start and stop times, date, and tape speed: CH START 35 END DATE 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. V v B b RETURN CLEAR • 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.
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 the 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 91).
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. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9). • When using a decoder, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
3 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. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
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. To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x.
Advanced Hookups A/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. ∗ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player. You must make connections using B-1 and B-2 . ∗ “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
S-Video/Component Video hookup Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/ Component Video hookup. 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.
B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using 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 48 for audio connections.
DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. DVD SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup: V v 2 3 52 Audio Setup Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press ENTER.
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.
Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. DVD SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup: V v 2 3 Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press ENTER.
4 Press B/b to select an item. 5 Press SET UP to exit 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.
To set the “Progressive” setting If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image. Follow step 1 and 2 on page 54, then press V/v to 1 select “Progressive.” 2 Press B/b to select “On,” then press ENTER.
Tip • The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, 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 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. DVD SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup: V v 2 Press V/v to select “Language Setup,” then press ENTER. The “LANGUAGE SET UP” menu appears.
3 Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: “DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” Then press ENTER. 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. DVD MENU LANGUAGE B DVD Menu V v • AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.
Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVDs 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. Number buttons SET UP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER.
3 Press b to set the parental control. • If you have not entered a password CREATE PASSWORD The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. Enter Password – – – – -~9 The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password. RETURN CREATE PASSWORD Re-enter Password – – – – -~9 • When you have already registered a password RETURN PASSWORD CHECK Enter Password The display for entering the password appears.
6 Press SET UP to exit the menu. To change the password “Change Password” in step 4 on page 61. 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 61. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set the disc, then press H PLAY.
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 which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. Number buttons When you play DVDs 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.
3 Press ENTER. To turn off the DVD’s menu Press x STOP Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button or search a point by setting the time.
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 80. ZOOM V/v/B/b ENTER 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. DVD Additional Operations 1 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, “ ” appears in the display when you press ANGLE during playback. This means that you can change the viewing angle. ANGLE B/b 1 Press ANGLE during playback. B b 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. The scene changes to the selected angle.
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. SUBTITLE V/v/B/b Press SUBTITLE during playback. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select the language. B b V v Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 112 for the abbreviation of the language. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.
Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Program play (page 68) • Shuffle play (page 70) • Repeat play (page 71) Note • The play mode is canceled when: – you open the disc tray – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1. 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. You can program up to 20 tracks.
2 Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press ENTER. PROGRAM Track 01 05 09 13 17 02 06 10 14 18 03 07 11 15 19 Clear last V v B b 3 Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER. ENTER Track 02 06 10 14 18 03 07 11 15 19 Clear last V v B b To program other tracks, repeat step 3. 5 Press H PLAY to start program play.
Playing in random order (Shuffle play) You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. CLEAR REPEAT B/b ENTER 1 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press ENTER. To return to normal play Press CLEAR. Tips • Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back. • You cannot repeat play while in 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. CLEAR REPEAT B/b 1 Press REPEAT during playback. 2 Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. Off When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) or CD • Track: repeats the current track. • Disc: repeats all of the tracks. DVD Additional Operations When playing a DVD • Chapter: repeats the current chapter.
To return to normal play Select “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2. Notes • You cannot repeat play with DVD-RW in VR mode. • You cannot repeat play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. See “Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions” on page 84.
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, DATA 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.
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.” Off 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) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Z REPEAT H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN TOP MENU 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, “Select a Media Type” menu appears. If you load a DATA CD which contains only MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears. Then you can skip step 2.
2 Press V/v to select “MP3”, then press ENTER. The first track starts playing. Press x STOP if necessary. Repeat mode Elapsed playing time MP3 track 1 DIRECTORY:007 album 1 album 2 album 3 album 4 album 5 album 6 album 7 V v B b ENTER 3 Press O RETURN, then press V/v to select the desired directory in the left column, then press ENTER. track 1 DIRECTORY:007 album 1 album 2 album 3 album 4 album 5 album 6 album 7 Press V/v to select the desired track in the right column, then press ENTER.
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. About MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows. • Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 album track When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 77), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album C) do not appear in the list. Tips • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.
Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). Z ./ > H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, “Select a Media Type” menu appears. Select a Media Type 1 MP3 2 JPEG V v ENTER If you load a DATA CD which contains only JPEG image files, the “Album” display appears. Then you can skip step 2.
3 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 ./>. IMAGE To play the Slide show : Fast : Normal : Slow 1 Press H PLAY. You can also play the Slide show using the menu on the selected image. For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show” on page 82.
To enjoy the Slide show V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album” 1 Press display, then press ENTER. 2 Press B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER. 3 Interval IMAGE The “Interval” menu appears. Press B/b to select the desired play speed, then press ENTER. Slide show starts. To turn on/off the menu in the single image display Press CLEAR to turn off the menu. Press B or b to turn on the menu. To return to the “Album” display Press MENU to return to the “Album” display. Press .
To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an JPEG image file is located in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back. Notes • The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.
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. Number buttons V/v ENTER O RETURN MENU 84 1 Press MENU to select “PBC ON.” 2 Press V/v to select the item number you want. The menu for your selection appears. 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 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording.
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 hifi 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. SEARCH H PLAY V/v/B/b To search using the index function (Scan and Play) The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 Press SEARCH.
To search for the counter 0:00:00 point To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.” The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter. 1 Press SEARCH. V. 2 Press The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0:00:00 point. Go to To search for a blank portion of the tape The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion. You can easily find a point you can start recording from.
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.
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 H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. OPTION SETUP :English Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup [ Off ] Auto Power Off RF Output Channel [ 3CH ] 2 Press V/v to select ENTER.
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. 92 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 VCR Additional Operations 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. x • Press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. X z REC a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. 1 Insert Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording 2 Insert and press X.
Additional Information General setup information SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER. OPTION SETUP :English Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup [ Off ] Auto Power Off RF Output Channel [ 3CH ] V v Press V/v to select the option to change.
4 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. 96 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 97.
Setting the RF Output channel When connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF Output channel in the “OPTION SETUP” menu so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the DVD-VCR. ?/1 CH +/– TV TV/VIDEO ?/1 CHANNEL +/– the RF Output channel to “3CH” or “4CH” (see page 95 to set the channel), 1 Set whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR.
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. 300-ohm twin lead cable Antenna connector (not supplied) 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. 3 Retighten the screws.
Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) Others Clock Power General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. 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.
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 10) 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.
Operation Remedy • The disc is turned over. • Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. • The disc is skewed. • The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). • The region code on the DVD does not match the player. • Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). • The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs that are not finalized (page 7). • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button.
Operation Symptom Remedy The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 63). • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 63).
Recording Remedy • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Nothing happens when you press z REC. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. The timer does not operate. • • • • • • • • A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. The VCR mechanism needs to be cleaned.
Glossary Chapter (page 31) 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 48 and 53) 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.
Interlace format Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image. Progressive format (pages 51 and 56) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame.
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.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display window A DVD indicator (28) F STEREO indicator (87) B Record indicator (40) G Playing time/clock/current status indicator (28) (36) C VIDEO indicator (36) D Tape indicator (36) E Timer indicator (43) H SURR (surround) indicator (74) I DTS indicator (53) J Disc indicator (28) 108 Index to parts and controls
Rear panel DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (10) (13) DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (50) B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (93) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (51) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (11) H S-VIDEO OUT jack (50) D IN (FROM ANT.
Remote commander for DVD G SET UP button (17) H SUBTITLE button (67) I AUDIO button*1 (73) J SKIP button (28) K REPLAY button (28) L X PAUSE button (28) M H PLAY button*1 (28) N V/v/B/b buttons (17) ENTER button*2 (17) O DISPLAY button (32) P TOP MENU button (63) Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (29) R VOL (volume) +/– buttons S ZOOM button (65) T ENTER button*2 (17) U REPEAT button (68) V SURROUND button (74) W m/M y buttons (29) X .
Remote commander for VIDEO G TIMER button (42) H AUDIO button*1 (87) I SKIP button (37) J REPLAY button (37) K SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (40) L z REC (record) button (40) M X PAUSE button (36) N H PLAY button*1 (36) O V/v/B/b buttons (17) ENTER button*2 (17) P DISPLAY button (37) Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (36) R CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*1 (39) (90) S VOL (volume) +/– buttons T ENTER button*2 (17) U MUTING button V SEARCH button (88) W TV/VIDEO button (41) Y m (rewind)/M (fa
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 112 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 IDN 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 DVD Audio/Subtitle L
Index Numerics J S 16:9 55 4:3 Letter Box 55 4:3 Pan Scan 55 JPEG 6, 80 Normal audio track 87 Safety tab 41 SAP (Second Audio Program) 87 Searching at various speeds 29, 37 for a blank portion 89 for the counter 0 point 89 Scan and Play 88 Shuffle play 70 Shuttle play 37 SP mode 40 STEREO 73 Stereo 87 Subtitle 67 P T Tracking adjustment. see Adjusting Daily/weekly recording 43 DATA CD 6, 76, 80 Disabling channels 25 DOLBY DIGITAL 48, 73 DTS 49, 73 Dubbing.
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