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2-671-543-11 (2) US/ESDVD Player/Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsManual de instruccionesFor customers in the USAIf you have any questions

10USUnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:Note• The supplied remote commander is

100USChanging menu optionsChanging menu options You can change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. Normally the default settings are

VCR Additional Operations101USChanging menu optionsMenu choicesThe default settings are indicated in bold print.4Press B/b to change the setting.5Pres

102USEditing with another VCREditing with another VCR Notes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.• If the other VCR is a monaur

VCR Additional Operations103USEditing with another VCRTo stop editingPress the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut out unwanted scenes while edi

104USGeneral setup informationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationBefore you start…•Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.1P

Additional Information105USGeneral setup informationMenu choicesThe default settings are indicated in bold print.4Press SET UP to exit the menu.Menu o

106USGeneral setup information5Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH).The channel you selected in step 4 appear

Additional Information107USTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dea

108USTroubleshootingDVD TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyPictureThere is no picture/picture noise appears.• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.• The

Additional Information109USTroubleshootingSoundThere is no sound. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely.• The connecting cord is damaged.• The pla

Getting Started11USSetting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by

110USTroubleshootingOperationThe title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG image album/file is not correctly displayed.• The player can only display

Additional Information111USTroubleshootingVCR TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyPlaybackThe playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.• Make sure t

112USGlossaryGlossaryChapter (page 40)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.

Additional Information113USGlossaryDVD-RW (page 7)A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has tw

114USSpecificationsSpecificationsSystemLaserSemiconductor laserFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVide

Additional Information115USIndex to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front pan

116USIndex to parts and controlsDisplay windowA DVD indicator (37)B Angle indicator (73) C Record indicator (48)D VIDEO indicator (43)E Tape indicator

Additional Information117USIndex to parts and controlsRemote commander for DVDA Z (open/close) button (36) (38)B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (11)C SELECT DV

118USIndex to parts and controlsRemote commander for VIDEOA Z (eject) button (44)B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (11)C SELECT VIDEO button (11)D Number button

Additional Information119USDVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageDVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageAbbreviation LanguageARA ArabicBUL BulgarianCHI ChineseCRO CroatianCZ

12USSetting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.• If you do not use the remote commande

120USIndexIndexNumerics16:9 634:3 Letter Box 634:3 Pan Scan 63AAdjustingpicture 46tracking 46Angle 73Audio track 97Audio/video (A/V) hookup 15Auto Clo

2ESÍndiceÍndiceEste manual muestra la configuración básica para utilizar la Videograbadora-DVD.Para ver detalles, consulte el manual de instrucciones

Procedimientos 3ESConexiones básicasProcedimientos inicialesConexiones básicasAntes de comenzar• Asegúrese de desconectar el cable de alimentación de

4ESConexiones básicasSi su televisor tiene tomas de entrada de audio/vídeo (A/V), obtendrá mejor imagen y sonido si conecta su Videograbadora-DVD util

Procedimientos 5ESConexiones básicasA Utilice esta conexión si está utilizando:• Antena VHF/UHF (obtendrá los canales 2–13 y canales 14 y superior)• A

6ESConexiones básicasC Utilice esta conexión si no tiene decodificador de cable, o si tiene un decodificador de cable con sólo unos pocos canales codi

Procedimientos 7ESConexiones básicasEnchufe la Videograbadora-DVD en la toma de CA.Cuando enchufe la Videograbadora-DVD en la toma de CA, la Videograb

8ESConexiones básicasUtilice esta conexión si va a conectar un decodificador de cable con muchos canales codificadosCon esta conexión podrá• Grabar cu

Procedimientos 9ESSelección del idiomaSelección del idiomaEs posible cambiar el idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla.Antes de comenzar…• Encienda la

Getting Started13USSetting up the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a t

10ESAjuste del relojAjuste del relojAntes de comenzar…• Encienda la Videograbadora-DVD y su televisor.• Ajuste el televisor a entrada de vídeo para qu

Procedimientos 11ESMemorización de canalesMemorización de canalesEsta Videograbadora-DVD puede recibir los canales VHF 2 al 13, los canales UHF 14 al

12ESConexiones avanzadasConexiones avanzadasSeleccione uno de los patrones siguientes A, B o C, según la toma de entrada de su monitor de televisión,

Procedimientos 13ESConexiones avanzadasA Utilice esta conexión si su televisor tiene una toma de entrada de S-VIDEOConecte un cable S-VIDEO (no sumini

14ESReproducción de discosOperaciones básicasReproducción de discos Dependiendo del disco, algunas operaciones podrán variar o estar restring

Operaciones básicas15ESReproducción de discos*1Para DVD VIDEO y DVD-RW/DVD-R o DVD+RW/DVD+R solamenteNotas• No saldrá sonido excepto:– durante la repr

16ESReproducción de cintasReproducción de cintas Antes de comenzar...• Encienda la Videograbadora-DVD y su televisor. • Ajuste el televisor a entrada

Operaciones básicas17ESReproducción de cintas* 10 s (segundo) en el modo SP o en el modo LP/15 s (segundo) en el modo EPPara reanudar la reproducción

18ESGrabación de programas de TVGrabación de programas de TV Antes de comenzar...• Encienda la Videograbadora-DVD y su televisor. • Cambie el selector

14USBasic hookupsStep 3 : Basic hookupsBefore you get started• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.• Turn off

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Getting Started15USBasic hookupsIf your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using

16USBasic hookupsA 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 ch

Getting Started17USBasic hookupsC Use this hookup if you have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channelsWhat you can do with this

18USBasic hookupsPlug 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

Getting Started19USBasic hookupsUse this hookup if you are connecting a cable box with many scrambled channelsWhat you can do with this hookup• Record

2USWARNINGWARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open

20USSelecting a languageStep 4 : Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.Before you start…• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

Getting Started21USSetting the clockStep 5 : Setting the clockYou must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly.Using the Auto

22USSetting the clock3Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER.4Press V/v to select the item you want, then press B/b to make the setting.• For “C

Getting Started23USSetting the clockNotes• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your ar

24USSetting the clockNote• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off.3Press V/v to

Getting Started25USPresetting channelsStep 6 : Presetting channelsThis DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and

26USPresetting channels2Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then press ENTER.The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.3Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”4• To

Getting Started27USPresetting channelsPresetting/disabling channels manuallyBefore you start…• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box

28USPresetting channelsNote• If you have not preset channels automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels manually.3Press V/v to select “Channel

Getting Started29USSetting up the VCR Plus+® systemStep 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system How the VCR Plus+ system worksWhenever you want to record

3USPrecautionsPrecautionsOn safety• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.• Shoul

30USSetting up the VCR Plus+® system1Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then pre

Getting Started31USSetting up the VCR Plus+® system4The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out

32USS-Video/Component Video/HDMI hookupAdvanced HookupsS-Video/Component Video/HDMI hookup Select one of the following patterns A, B or C, accordi

Advanced Hookups33USS-Video/Component Video/HDMI hookupA Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jackConnect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied).

34USA/V Receiver hookupA/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (rec

Advanced Hookups35USA/V Receiver hookupA Connecting to audio L/R jacksThis connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for so

36USPlaying discsBasic OperationsPlaying discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operati

Basic Operations37USPlaying discsTip• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer

38USPlaying discs*1Playback quickly or slowly with sound (See “To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)” on page 39.)*2For DVD VIDEOs and D

Basic Operations39USPlaying discsTo playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene

4USPrecautionsCopyright• Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such material may be

40USGuide to the on-screen displayGuide to the on-screen display Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc, cu

Basic Operations41USGuide to the on-screen displayTo playback the desired title/track or chapterYou can playback the desired title/track or chapter us

42USGuide to the on-screen displayNotes• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.• The display window continue indicating the pla

Basic Operations43USPlaying a tapePlaying a tape Before you start ...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal

44USPlaying a tape* For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP modeTo resume normal playbackPress H PLAY.To turn off the power while rewindi

Basic Operations45USPlaying a tapeTo use the time counterPress CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display

46USPlaying a tapeAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition.

Basic Operations47USRecording TV programsRecording TV programs Before you start ...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it

48USRecording TV programsTo stop recordingPress x STOP.To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display o

Basic Operations49USRecording TV programsTo watch another TV program while recordingTo watch a DVD while recordingTo save a recordingTo prevent accide

5USTable of contentsTable of contents2 WA R N IN G2 Notes about discs3 Precautions7 About this manual7 This player can play the following discsGetting

50USRecording TV programs using the timerRecording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time.Before you start…• Check

Basic Operations51USRecording TV programs using the timerTo stop recordingTo stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STO

52USRecording TV programs using the timerTo use the Auto Tape Speed functionWhen you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape b

Basic Operations53USRecording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® systemRecording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system Just enter the PlusCode number

54USRecording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system4Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.To correct a setting, press B to return to

Basic Operations55USRecording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® systemTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.To use the DVD-VCR

56USChecking/changing/canceling timer settingsChecking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start…• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the

Basic Operations57USChecking/changing/canceling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second

58USLocking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the DVD-VCR so th

DVD Settings and Adjustments59USAudio SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsAudio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playba

6USTable of contentsDVD Settings and Adjustments59 Audio Setup 62 Screen Setup 66 Setting the display or sound track language 68 Parental Control (l

60USAudio SetupMenu choices• Dolby DigitalSelects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. •DTSSelects whethe

DVD Settings and Adjustments61USAudio SetupNotes• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no s

62USScreen SetupScreen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions.Before you start…•Set T

DVD Settings and Adjustments63USScreen SetupMenu choices• TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).The default sett

64USScreen Setup• YCbCr/RGBSelects the type of HDMI signal output from HDMI OUT jack.Notes• Even when a setting other than “AUTO” for “HDMI Resolution

DVD Settings and Adjustments65USScreen SetupTo cancel the “Progressive” settingSelect “Off” in step 2.You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and t

66USSetting the display or sound track languageSetting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound tr

DVD Settings and Adjustments67USSetting the display or sound track languageTip• If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears.

68USParental Control (limiting playback by children)Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited accord

DVD Settings and Adjustments69USParental Control (limiting playback by children)3Press b to set the parental control.• If you have not entered a passw

7USAbout this manualAbout this manual• This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using th

70USParental Control (limiting playback by children)To change the passwordTo turn off the Parental Control functionSet “Use Password” to “No” in step

DVD Additional Operations71USUsing the DVD’s menuDVD Additional OperationsUsing the DVD’s menu Note• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able t

72USZooming into a sceneZooming into a scene Notes• You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.• The zoom function may not work depen

DVD Additional Operations73USChanging the anglesChanging the angles Note• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if

74USDisplaying the subtitleDisplaying the subtitle If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whene

DVD Additional Operations75USDisplaying the subtitleTo turn off the subtitlesSelect “Off” in step 4.Note• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to

76USVarious play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Y

DVD Additional Operations77USVarious play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)To stop program playPress CLEAR until “Off” appears

78USVarious play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may prod

DVD Additional Operations79USVarious play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc o

8USThis player can play the following discsYour player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback

80USChanging the soundChanging the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the

DVD Additional Operations81USChanging the soundNotes• To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a LinearPCM format disc, you have to make the connecti

82USVirtual surround settingVirtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effe

DVD Additional Operations83USVirtual surround settingTo cancel the settingSelect “Off” in step 2.Notes• When the playing signal does not contain a sig

84USPlaying an MP3 audio trackPlaying 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/D

DVD Additional Operations85USPlaying an MP3 audio trackTo stop playPress x STOP.To repeat playPress REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the re

86USPlaying an MP3 audio trackTo turn off the displayPress x STOP twice, then press O RETURN repeatedly.Notes• Only the letters in the alphabet and nu

DVD Additional Operations87USPlaying an MP3 audio trackTo stop program playPress x STOP during program play.To return to normal playPress CLEAR during

88USPlaying an MP3 audio trackNotes• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will

DVD Additional Operations89USPlaying an MP3 audio trackTips• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks wi

9USThis player can play the following discsA DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio mat

90USPlaying JPEG image filesPlaying JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+R

DVD Additional Operations91USPlaying JPEG image filesTo rotate the selected image3Press V/v to select “JPEG”, then press ENTER.The “Album” display wil

92USPlaying JPEG image filesTo zoom in an imageNote• You cannot use ZOOM on the remote in JPEG image files on DATA CD/DATA DVD.To enjoy the Slide show

DVD Additional Operations93USPlaying JPEG image filesYou can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/D

94USPlaying VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” FunctionsPlaying VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to sear

DVD Additional Operations95USPlaying VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” FunctionsTo return to the menuPress O RETURN.To play using “PBC OFF”Press MENU to sel

96USQuick Timer RecordingVCR Additional OperationsQuick Timer Recording To extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.To can

VCR Additional Operations97USRecording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo and bilingual programs When you receive a program broadcast in st

98USSearching using various functionsSearching using various functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where ea

VCR Additional Operations99USSearching using various functionsTo stop searchingPress x.Note• Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and th