Page 2 - WARNING; Note
2 WARNING 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. C...
Page 3 - DVD Precautions; On safety
3 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5 Do not use this apparatus near water.6 Clean only with dry cloth.7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the m...
Page 4 - Table of contents; Getting Started; Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander; Basic Operations
4 Table of contents Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 8 Notes about discs Getting Started 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 St...
Page 5 - DVD Additional Operations; For use of the VCR
5 Table of contents DVD Additional Operations 77 Using the DVD’s menu 79 Zooming into a scene 80 Changing the angles 81 Displaying the subtitle 82 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 87 Changing the sound 88 Virtual surround setting 90 Playing an MP3 audio track 95 ...
Page 6 - About this manual; Check your model name; and
6 About this manual 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. ...
Page 8 - Note on DualDiscs; Notes about discs
8 Notes about discs Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may n...
Page 9 - • Remote commander
Getti ng Sta rted 9 Unpacking Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries
Page 10 - Inserting the batteries; If the TV does not have the
10 Setting up the remote commander Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. • Do n...
Page 11 - Controlling other TVs with the remote commander; Now you can use the; Code numbers of controllable TVs; Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
Getti ng Sta rted 11 Setting up the remote commander Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Now you can use the ? / 1 , VOL +/–, CH +/–...
Page 13 - Step 3 : Basic hookups; Before you get started; dealer or qualified technician.; Selecting the best hookup option
Getti ng Sta rted 13 Basic hookups 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 p...
Page 14 - Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
14 Basic hookups Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (...
Page 15 - Antenna hookup; Use this hookup if you are using:
Getti ng Sta rted 15 Basic hookups 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 cha...
Page 17 - Recommended use; • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Getti ng Sta rted 17 Basic hookups 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 hook...
Page 19 - Hookup 3; • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box; What you cannot do; • Record with the cable box turned off; After you have completed hookup...
Getti ng Sta rted 19 Basic hookups 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 • Re...
Page 20 - Step 4 : Selecting a language; Before you start...
20 Selecting a language 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 10). • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP...
Page 21 - Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Getti ng Sta rted 21 Selecting a language 4 Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Page 22 - Step 5 : Setting the clock; • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
22 Setting the clock Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD-VCR 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 broadc...
Page 24 - Using Manual Clock Set
24 Setting the clock 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 24). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to...
Page 26 - Step 6 : Presetting channels
26 Presetting channels 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...
Page 28 - Presetting/disabling channels manually
28 Presetting channels 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 10). • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” ...
Page 29 - Press
Getti ng Sta rted 29 Presetting channels Note • If you have not preset channels automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels manually. 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) or “DELETE” (deleted). 3 Pr...
Page 30 - system; How the VCR Plus+ system works
30 Setting up the VCR Plus+ ® system (SLV-D560P only) Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ ® system (SLV-D560P only) How the VCR Plus+ system works Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV sectio...
Page 33 - ions; Playing
33 Playing discs B a sic Op erat ions 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 t...
Page 34 - Additional tasks
34 Playing discs Tip • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 101). Notes • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (see “Screen Setup” on page 68). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing bac...
Page 36 - To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only); To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)
36 Playing discs Notes • No sound is output except for: – during normal play– during playback quickly or slowly with sound • You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set. • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depen...
Page 38 - Guide to the on-screen display
38 Guide to the on-screen display Guide to the on-screen display Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on pag...
Page 40 - To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode)
40 Guide to the on-screen display 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 c...
Page 41 - Locking the disc tray; To lock the disc tray; and SELECT DVD on the unit at the; To unlock the disc tray
41 Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) B a sic Op erat ions Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake. 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...
Page 42 - Playing a tape
42 Playing a tape 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 10). 1 Insert a tape. The V...
Page 43 - To play/search at various speeds
43 Playing a tape B a sic Op erat ions Additional tasks * If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off) Press ? / 1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding un...
Page 44 - To resume normal playback; To use the time counter
44 Playing a tape 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.” To search for the counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see “To search for the counter 0:00:00 poi...
Page 45 - Recording TV programs; Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
45 Recording TV programs B a sic Op erat ions 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 VC...
Page 46 - To stop recording
46 Recording TV programs 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. The white bar indicates the current location in relation to the entire tape length. The remaini...
Page 48 - Recording TV programs using the timer; • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to
48 Recording TV programs using the timer Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from...
Page 50 - To use the Auto Tape Speed function
50 Recording TV programs using the timer To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the ...
Page 51 - If the date and time are not set, MONTH indicator will appear.
51 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only) B a sic Op erat ions Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer ( SLV-D560P only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs ...
Page 54 - Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month.
54 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only) To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the unit at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings. To set the clock Tips • To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button...
Page 55 - About the Demonstration Mode; To activate the Demonstration Mode; To cancel the Demonstration Mode
55 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only) B a sic Op erat ions About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Ti...
Page 58 - To stop the VCR while recording, press; To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer; To use the DVD-VCR before a timer recording begins, just press
58 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ ® system (SLV-D560P only) To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer To use the DVD-VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ? / 1 . The timer indicator disappears from the display wi...
Page 60 - When the timer settings overlap
60 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 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. Tip •...
Page 62 - Advanced Hookups
62 A/V Receiver hookup 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. ∗ Manufacture...
Page 63 - ups
63 A/V Receiver hookup Adv a n ced Hoo k ups 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 ...
Page 64 - Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack
64 S-Video/Component Video hookup 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 j...
Page 66 - DVD Settings and Adjustments; Audio Setup; to select
66 Audio Setup DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press...
Page 67 - D Se; The default setting is indicated in bold print.
67 Audio Setup D V D Se ttings and Adjus tments Menu choices • Dolby DigitalSelects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. • DTSSelects whether or not to output DTS signals. The default setting is indicated in bold print. • Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)...
Page 68 - Screen Setup
68 Screen Setup Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to s...
Page 70 - To set the “Progressive” setting
70 Screen Setup To set the “Progressive” setting If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image. 1 Follow step 1 and 2 on page 68, then press V/v to select “Progressive.” 2 Press B/b to select “On,” then press ENTER. 3 Follow t...
Page 74 - Parental Control
74 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. 1 Press SET ...
Page 76 - To change the password
76 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) To change the password To turn off the Parental Control function Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 3 on page 75. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set If you forget your password Notes • When you play DVD VIDEOs which do not have the Pa...
Page 77 - D Ad; Using the DVD’s menu; Press TOP MENU or MENU
77 Using the DVD’s menu D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns DVD Additional Operations Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU bu...
Page 79 - Zooming into a scene
79 Zooming into a scene D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns Zooming into a scene Notes • You cannot use 4 × magnification when you play VIDEO CDs. • The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD. You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG ...
Page 80 - Changing the angles; Press ANGLE during playback.
80 Changing the angles Changing the angles Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi- angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the display window. This means that y...
Page 81 - Displaying the subtitle; To turn off the subtitles
81 Displaying the subtitle D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns Displaying the subtitle To turn off the subtitles Select “Off” in step 3. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off. ...
Page 82 - Various play mode functions; You can set the following play modes:; Creating your own program (Program play); To program MP3 audio tracks, see page 92.
82 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Program play (page 82), Program play MP3 audio tracks (page 92)• Shuffle play (page 84), Shuffle play MP3 audio track...
Page 84 - To return to normal play; To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 93.
84 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Playing in random order (Shuffle play) To return to normal play Press CLEAR until “Off” appears at the upper left top of the TV screen during shuffle play. Tips • Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.• You...
Page 85 - Press REPEAT during playback.; When playing a DVD
85 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. 1 Press REPEAT during playback. 2 Press REPEAT or B/b repeated...
Page 86 - Select “Off” in step 2 or press CLEAR during repeat play.
86 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) To return to normal play Select “Off” in step 2 or press CLEAR during repeat play. Tip • When you press x STOP during repeat play, repeat play is canceled. Notes • You cannot repeat play with DVD-RW in VR mode.• You cannot repe...
Page 87 - Changing the sound
87 Changing the sound D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns 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. With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you ...
Page 88 - Virtual surround setting; Press SURROUND during playback.
88 Virtual surround setting 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. 1 Press SURROUND durin...
Page 89 - Select “Off” in step 2.
89 Virtual surround setting D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns 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 se...
Page 90 - Playing an MP3 audio track
90 Playing an MP3 audio track Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. W...
Page 92 - To program MP3 audio tracks; To stop program play
92 Playing an MP3 audio track 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. To program MP3 audio tracks...
Page 93 - Press CLEAR during program play.; To shuffle MP3 audio tracks; Press CLEAR during shuffle play.; About MP3 audio tracks; Note on Multi Session/Border discs; Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode.
93 Playing an MP3 audio track D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns To return to normal play Press CLEAR during program play. Tip • You cannot repeat play while in program play. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks To return to normal play Press CLEAR during shuffle play. Tips • Shuffle play will stop when all the...
Page 94 - The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks
94 Playing an MP3 audio track The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD is as follows. • Structure of disc contents When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 throu...
Page 95 - Playing JPEG image files
95 Playing JPEG image files D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. Whe...
Page 96 - To rotate the selected image; To display the selected image
96 Playing JPEG image files To rotate the selected image 2 Press V/v to select “JPEG”, then press ENTER. The “Album” display will appears. If you do not press ENTER after selecting a media type, the selected media will be automatically played. 3 Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, t...
Page 97 - To zoom in an image; To enjoy the Slide show; To turn on/off the menu in the single image display
97 Playing JPEG image files D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns To zoom in an image Note • You cannot use ZOOM on the remote in JPEG image files on DATA CD/DATA DVD. To enjoy the Slide show 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 ...
Page 98 - About JPEG image files
98 Playing JPEG image files About JPEG image files You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Dis...
Page 99 - Press MENU to select “PBC ON.”
99 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions D V D Ad diti onal Op eratio ns 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. 1 Pre...
Page 100 - To return to the menu; To play using “PBC OFF”; Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
100 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions 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...
Page 101 - VCR Ad; VCR Additional Operations; Quick Timer Recording; To extend the duration
101 Quick Timer Recording VCR Ad ditio n a l Ope ra tion s VCR Additional Operations Quick Timer 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 indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mo...
Page 102 - Recording stereo and bilingual programs; Recording stereo programs; During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want.; How sound is recorded on a video tape
102 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 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, sele...
Page 103 - Searching using various functions; To search using the index function (Scan and Play)
103 Searching using various functions VCR Ad ditio n a l Ope ra tion s Searching using various functions 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 sp...
Page 104 - To search for a blank portion of the tape
104 Searching using various functions 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. To search for a blank portion of the tap...
Page 105 - Adjusting the picture
105 Adjusting the picture (tracking) VCR Ad ditio n a l Ope ra tion s 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 +/– t...
Page 106 - Changing menu options
106 Changing menu options 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. 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press V/v to select (VIDEO) and press ENTER. 3 Press V...
Page 107 - The default settings are indicated in bold print.
107 Changing menu options VCR Ad ditio n a l Ope ra tion s Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. 4 Press B/b to change the setting. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu option Set this option to Tape Length • T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape. • T-160 when usi...
Page 108 - Editing with another VCR; How to connect to record on this VCR
108 Editing with another VCR Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR 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 sou...
Page 109 - Before you start editing
109 Editing with another VCR VCR Ad ditio n a l Ope ra tion s Operation (when recording on this VCR) To stop editing Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs. Tip • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X again to resume recor...
Page 110 - Additional Information; General setup information
110 General setup information Additional Information General setup information 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select the option to change. 3 Press B/b to change the setting. When changing the “RF Output Channel,...
Page 111 - itiona; Setting the RF Output channel
111 General setup information Add itiona l In fo rmation Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Setting the RF Output channel 4 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu option Set this option to Auto Power Off • “ Off ” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. • “1Hr”/“2Hr” to t...
Page 112 - Attaching the external antenna connector
112 General setup information Attaching the external antenna connector Attaching a VHF/UHF band mixer 5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH). The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CH +/–, you have m...
Page 113 - Troubleshooting; General Troubleshooting
113 Troubleshooting Add itiona l In fo rmation Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Po w e r The ? / 1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord secu...
Page 114 - DVD Troubleshooting
114 Troubleshooting DVD Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Pi ctur e 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 13) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the pl...
Page 116 - VCR Troubleshooting
116 Troubleshooting VCR Troubleshooting O p erati o n 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 77). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing ...
Page 118 - Glossary
118 Glossary Glossary Chapter (page 38) 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 62 and 67) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laborato...
Page 120 - Specifications
120 Specifications 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 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( inches/s) LP:...
Page 121 - Index to parts and controls; Front panel
121 Index to parts and controls Add itiona l In fo rmation Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ? / 1 POWER (on/standby) switch (11) (36) (43) B PROGRESSIVE indicator (65) (70) C Disc tray (33) D A (open/close) button (33) (35) E Tape...
Page 122 - Display window
122 Index to parts and controls Display window A DVD indicator (34) B Angle indicator (80) C MONTH indicator* (51) D DAY indicator* (54) E YEAR indicator* (54) F DATE indicator* (51) G Record indicator (46) H VIDEO indicator (42) I Tape indicator (42) J Timer indicator (49) K STEREO indicator (102) ...
Page 123 - Rear panel; DVD player and VCR
123 Index to parts and controls Add itiona l In fo rmation Rear panel DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (13) (16) B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (108) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (14) D IN (FROM ANT.) connector (15) E OUT (TO TV) connector (15) DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (64...
Page 124 - Remote commander for DVD; REPLAY
124 Index to parts and controls Remote commander for DVD A Z (open/close) button (33) (35) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10) C SELECT DVD button (10) D Number buttons* 1 (29) E CLEAR button (83) F ANGLE button (80) G SET UP button (20) H SUBTITLE button (81) I AUDIO button* 1 (87) J SKIP button (34) K RE...
Page 125 - Remote commander for VIDEO; wj
125 Index to parts and controls Add itiona l In fo rmation Remote commander for VIDEO A Z (eject) button (43) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10) C SELECT VIDEO button (10) D Number buttons* 1 (29) E CLEAR button (44) (49) F SET UP button (20) G TIMER button (48) H AUDIO button* 1 (102) I SKIP button (43) ...
Page 126 - DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
126 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation Language ARA Arabic BUL Bulgarian CHI Chinese CRO Croatian CZE Czech DAN Danish DEU German ENG English ESP Spanish FIN Finish FRA French GRE Greek HUN Hungarian IDN Indonesian IND Hindi ISL Icelandic ITA Italian IWR Hebrew JPN ...
Page 127 - Index; Numerics
127 Index Index Numerics 16:9 69 4:3 Letter Box 69 4:3 Pan Scan 69 A Adjusting picture 105 tracking 105 Angle 80 Antenna hookup 15 Audio track 102 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 14 Auto Clock Set 22 C Cable hookup 13 Channel line-up chart 30 Cleaning the video heads 116 Clock setting 22 Connecting Cable T...
