3-087-355-11 (2) 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 18 22 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 26 29 31 34 37 Playing discs Guide to the on-screen display Playing a tape Recording TV program
7 58 59 60 61 65 67 68 70 74 77 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) Using bookmarks Changing the sound Virtual surround setting Playing an MP3 audio track Playing JPEG image files Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions For use of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.
About this manual • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon 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.
Note Some 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 condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • 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 DVDVCR 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 AC power cord to AC outlet 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 AC power cord to AC outlet 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 Rear of TV VHF/UHF Cable box Wall A or VHF B or UHF VHF DVD-VCR Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
Step 4 : Selecting a 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 87). 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. 1 2 SET UP Getting Started You can change the on-screen display language.
Step 5 : Setting the clock 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 20). V/v/B/b ENTER Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on.
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.
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 20). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 20). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on.
Press V/v to select “Manual,” then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to set the hour. 5 Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to set the minutes. 6 Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes. 7 Press O RETURN to save the clock setting. Getting Started 3 The day of the week is set automatically. Notes • To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
Step 6 : Presetting channels 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 24).
Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.” 4 • To preset cable TV channels: Press B/b to select “Cable TV.” Getting Started 3 • 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. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.
Presetting/disabling channels manually 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 87). 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: Channel to be preset 1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter the channel number. 2 Press B/b to select ADD (in memory) or Channel to be disabled 5 Getting Started DELETE (deleted). 3 Press ENTER. Press O RETURN repeatedly 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. ?/1 Z 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). m/M C .
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 57. For VIDEO CDs, see page 77. * “– – – – –” appears when no disc is loaded.
To 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 speed changes cyclically as follows. To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. Notes • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 49) • 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.
Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. V/v/B/b ENTER The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. O RETURN DISPLAY Type of disc Current title/track number Current chapter number Counter position Voice language Subtitle language Surround setting Basic Operations Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and surround setting.
To playback from the desired title/track counter position Press V/v to select the counter position icon. 1 the desired elapsed playing time of the current 2 Enter title/track using the number buttons. 3 Press ENTER to start playback. 4 Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu. Tip • You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using B/b (DVD and CD only).
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 Basic Operations REPLAY MSLOWy m ./ > C SKIP 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.
Playback options Operation Play in slow motion During pause, press MSLOW y. Play frame by frame During pause, press C SKIP. Play at various speeds (Shuttle play) During playback, press .or > SHUTTLE. You can change the playback speed as follows. –× 7 y –× 5 y –× 3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7 To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. 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.
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. ?/1 Z CH +/– SP/EP TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC x STOP H PLAY ENTER DISPLAY 34 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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 check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time. The white bar indicates the current location in relation to the entire tape length.
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 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. H PLAY. 3 Press The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback.
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 Press V/v/B/b to select (Set Timer Recording), then press ENTER. The program menu appears. 3 If necessary, press V/v to select the row that is to be set. 4 Set the channel number, start and stop time, date, and tape speed: 1 Press b to flash 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 stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order. MO~FR t SUN’S t MON’S t .....
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings ?/1 CLEAR SET UP TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step 2.
2 Press V/v/B/b to select “Set Timer Recording”, then press ENTER. • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change the settings, press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. 3 Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel. • To change the setting, press B/b to flash the item you want to change, and press V/v to change it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
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 reciever 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 44 for audio connections.
DVD Settings and Adjustements Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound 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. The “SETUP MENU” appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD Setup), The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. 3 46 Audio Setup Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press ENTER.
4 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” or “Audio DRC.” 5 Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. 6 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Menu choices • Dolby Digital (DVD only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Notes • If you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM”). • 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.
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 DVD Settings and Adjustements 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD Setup), The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press ENTER.
4 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” “Black Level,” or “Video Out.” 5 Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. 6 Press O RETURN repeatedly 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.
• Video Out You must set this setting when you use S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV. The default setting is indicated in bold print. S-Video Select this when you use the S VIDEO OUT jack on the rear panel to connect to the TV. Component Select this when you use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear panel to connect to the TV. Tip • You can select the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
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 O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD Setup), The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. 3 52 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. • 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. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Tip If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears.
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 V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD Setup), The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.
3 Press V/v to select “Parental,” then press ENTER. 4 Press b to select “Yes”. • 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. DVD Settings and Adjustements • When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.
6 Press V/v to select the level you want, then press ENTER. The options are as follows. Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2 y Level 1 (Kids Safe) The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. 7 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. To change the password “Change Password” in step 4. 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.
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. V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU Press TOP MENU or MENU.
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 74. ZOOM V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press ZOOM. “ ” appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to move “ 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification. ” to the position where you want to zoom in. Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification Notes • You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.
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. The angle number appears on the display. DVD Additional Operations 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 ENTER 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. 2 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 104 for the abbreviation of the language. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.” To turn off the subtitles Select “Off” in step 3.
Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Program play (page 61) • Shuffle play (page 63) • Repeat play (page 64) 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.
1 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter the track number. 4 To program other tracks, repeat step 3. 5 Press H PLAY to start program play. The programed track numbers are displayed in the selected order. Program play starts. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H 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 V/v/B/b ENTER Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press ENTER. DVD Additional Operations 1 To return to normal play Press CLEAR. Tip • When “SHUFFLE” is selected, shuffle play will continue until cancelled.
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. When playing a DVD • Chapter: repeats the current chapter. • Title: repeats the current title on a disc. When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • Track: repeats the current track. • Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
Using bookmarks You can store scenes in the player’s memory as bookmarks. You can set up to three bookmarks. CLEAR Select “MENU OFF” before setting up bookmarks on a VIDEO CD (see “Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions” on page 77). BOOKMARK H PLAY B/b ENTER Press BOOKMARK during playback. 2 Press B/b to select one of the placeholders. 3 Play the DVD scene you want, then press ENTER. The selected placeholder changes to a number (1, 2 or 3).
To cancel the bookmark Press CLEAR after step 3. To exit the Bookmark menu Press BOOKMARK. To playback the scene where you insert a bookmark 1 Press BOOKMARK during playback. B/b to select the bookmark placeholder, then press H PLAY to play the 2 Press bookmark. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the bookmark function.
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 change 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. This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks. 1 Press SURROUND during playback. 2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select “On.” 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 ./ > H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 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.
3 Press V/v or ./ > to select the desired track, then press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded. The playing track number appears on the display window. 4 To change the album, press O RETURN. 5 Press V/v to select an album, then press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the album appears. To select a track, repeat step 2. To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU.
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, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session.
When you insert a DATA CD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 71), 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 E) do not appear in the list.
Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). Z ./ > H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER 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. If you load a DATA CD which contains only JPEG image files, the ALBUM display appears. Then you can skip step 2. 2 Press V/v to select “JPEG”, then press ENTER.
3 Press ./> to select the next/previous ALBUM page, press V/v/B/b to select an image in the ALBUM display, then press H PLAY. The TIMER menu appears. 4 Press B/b to select the desired play speed, then press ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image. To display an image Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the ALBUM 1 display, then press ENTER. DVD Additional Operations 2 The selected image number appears in the display window. To display the next/previous image, press ./>.
To enjoy the Slide show V/v/B/b to select an image in the ALBUM 1 Press display, then press ENTER. B/b to select SLIDE, then press ENTER. 2 Press The TIMER menu appears. B/b to select the desired play speed, then press 3 Press ENTER. Slide show starts. To turn on/off the menu in the single image display Press DISPLAY in the single image display. To turn on/off the total number of images in the ALBUM display Press DISPLAY in the ALBUM display.
Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU 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 The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function. ./> H PLAY x STOP V/v ENTER O RETURN MENU Press MENU to select “MENU ON.” 2 Press V/v to select the item number you want. DVD Additional Operations 1 The menu for your selection appears.
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 “MENU OFF” Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.” When “MENU OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to “MENU ON,” press MENU to select “MENU 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. 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. To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the normal recording mode.
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 MENU 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. VCR Additional Operations 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
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 MENU. V. 2 Press The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0:00:00 point. 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 SET UP when the DVD player is in stop 1 Press mode. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (Video Function Setup), then press ENTER. The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the option to change. 4 Press B/b to change the setting. 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. 84 Menu option Set this option to Tape Length • T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape.
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. • Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. X PAUSE 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.
Additional Information General setup information Changing setup options 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. V/v/B/b to select 2 Press press ENTER. (Option setup), then The “OPTION SETUP” menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the option to change. 4 Press B/b to change the setting. O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. 5 Press If you have changed the RF Output Channel, a confirmation message appears. Press ENTER to confirm the changed channel.
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 87 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) 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. The clock has stopped and “--:--” appears in the display window.
DVD Troubleshooting • 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. • If the picture output from your player goes through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality.
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 subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 57). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. The angles cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 57). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
Remedy • • • • • • • • Others Timer recording Symptom The timer does not operate. Check that the clock is set. Make sure a tape has been inserted. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Make sure the tape is not at its end. Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. Check that the cable box is turned on. The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.
Glossary Chapter (page 29) 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 (page 42 and 47) 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 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 format. Interlace format (page 51) 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.
Specifications System Inputs and outputs 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 LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm
General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 28 W Power back-up Back-up duration: 0 min Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage temperature –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Operating humidity 25% to 80% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 95 × 295 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.7 × 12 inches) Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (Approx. 8.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display window A DVD indicator (27) F Record indicator (35) B Disc indicator (27) G STEREO indicator (80) C Tape indicator (32) H Playing time/clock/current status indicator (27) D VCR indicator (32) E Timer indicator (38) I SURR (surround) indicator (68) J DTS indicator (47) 100 Index to parts and controls
Rear panel DVD player and VCR A RF OUT (TO TV) connector (12) DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (44) B RF IN (FROM ANT.
Remote commander A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z button (26) (27) (32) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9) D Number buttons* (25) E CLEAR button (33) (38) (62) F SURROUND button (68) G SET UP button (17) H SUBTITLE/TIMER button (37) (60) [for DVD] SUBTITLE button [for VIDEO] TIMER button I AUDIO button* (67) (80) J BOOKMARK/SEARCH MENU button (65) (81) [for DVD] BOOKMARK button [for VIDEO] SEARCH MENU button K REPEAT/REPLAY button (32) (62) [for DVD] REPE
R ?/1 (power) switch (32) S CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*1 (34) (83) T VOL (volume) +/– buttons U ENTER button*2 (17) V MUTING/ZOOM button (58) [for DVD] ZOOM button [for VIDEO] No function MUTING button W SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (35) X TV/VIDEO button (36) Y ANGLE button (59) Z INPUT SELECT button (36) wj m/M SCAN/SLOW y buttons (27) (32) [for DVD] m SCAN button M SCAN button SLOW y button [for VIDEO] m (rewind) button M (fast-forward) button SLOW y button wl X PAUSE button (27)
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 104 Abbreviation Language ARA Arabic CHI Chinese CRO Croatian CZK Czech DAN Danish DEU German ENG English ESP Spanish FIN Finish FRA French GRE Greek HUN Hungarian IDN Indonesian IND Hindi ISL Islandic 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 Turquish VIE Vietnamese ZAF Afrikaans DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
Index Numerics J S 16:9 50 4:3 Letter Box 50 4:3 Pan Scan 50 JPEG 6, 74 Safety tab 36 SAP (Second Audio Program) 80 Searching at various speeds 27, 32 for a blank portion 82 for the counter 0 point 82 Scan and Play 81 Shuffle play 63 SP mode 35 STEREO 67 Stereo 80 Subtitle 60 A L Language selecting 17 LP mode 36 Adjusting picture 83 tracking 83 Angle 59 Antenna hookup 12 Audio track 80 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 11 Auto Clock Set 18 Monaural 80 Monitoring audio during playback 80 MP3 6, 70 B Normal
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