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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. Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

SLV-D560P SLV-D360P

2005 Sony Corporation

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.

Welcome!

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ______________ Serial No.______________
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. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

General Precautions

Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit. Do not install the unit in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Table of contents

WARNING Welcome! General Precautions Important Safety Instructions DVD Precautions About this manual This player can play the following discs Notes about discs

Getting Started

30 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 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-D560P only)

Basic Operations

Playing discs Guide to the on-screen display Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) Playing a tape Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using the timer Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only) Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-D560P only) Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

Advanced Hookups

62 A/V Receiver hookup 64 S-Video/Component Video hookup
DVD Settings and Adjustments
66 Audio Setup 68 Screen Setup 72 Setting the display or sound track language 74 Parental Control (limiting playback by children)
DVD Additional Operations
82 Using the DVDs menu Zooming into a scene Changing the angles Displaying the subtitle Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Changing the sound Virtual surround setting Playing an MP3 audio track Playing JPEG image files Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC ON/ OFF Functions

Caution

For use of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

VCR Additional Operations
101 Quick Timer Recording 102 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 103 Searching using various functions 105 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 106 Changing menu options 108 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

127 General setup information Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications Index to parts and controls DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Index
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

About this manual

Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-D560P and SLV-D360P. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR. SLV-D560P is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, SLV-D560P only.
This manual mainly explains operations
This player can play the following discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

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. The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs
* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/ Music CD

CD-RW/-R

DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD VIDEO, and CD logos are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats:
music CD format video CD format MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet KODAK Picture CD format

Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels
Getting Started 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 Wall

Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. C UHF
Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box.

UHF VHF

Cable box

Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup

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
Wall Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A or VHF B or DVD-VCR UHF UHF VHF C For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
After you have completed hookup After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see Step 4 : Selecting a language on page 20.
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 / DVDVIDEO to DVDVIDEO on the remote (page 10). Set the RF Output Channel to 3CH or 4CH in OPTION SETUP menu (page 110). 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.

SET UP

V/v ENTER
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER.
OPTION SETUP :English Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup [ Off ] Auto Power Off RF Output Channel [ 3CH ]

RETURN

Press V/v to select Language, then press ENTER. The LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE menu appears.

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

B English

Espaol Franais

Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER.

Selecting a language

Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Step 5 : Setting the clock
Using the Auto Clock Set feature
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 24). 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 / DVDVIDEO to DVDVIDEO on the remote (page 10). Set the RF Output Channel to 3CH or 4CH in OPTION SETUP menu (page 110). 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.

Notes You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set. You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound.
To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop playback. H 2 PressDVD PLAY. starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in The player

Step 1.

Tip To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice then press H PLAY.
Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player. Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 87). Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if DTS is set to Off in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66). If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. * DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Guide to the on-screen display
You can check disc information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played.

Number buttons

V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 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 page 126 for the abbreviation of the language.
Type of disc Current title/track number Current chapter number Counter position Voice language Subtitle language Custom AV Mode

1/3 1/36 T 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG (3/5) Standard

V v B b 0 ~ 9

Note You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.
To playback the desired title/track or chapter You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu.
1 Press V/v during playback to select the desired item. 2 Press B/b to change the item. 3 Press ENTER to start playback. 4 Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.
The title/track or chapter icon will appear on the DVD playback screen followed by the current title/track or chapter number and the counter position. To playback from the desired title/track counter position You can playback from the desired title/track counter position using this menu. Basic Operations Press V/v during 1 position icon. playback to select the counter elapsed playing time 2 Enter the desiredthe number buttons. of the current title/track using 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). DVD Indication T : : T : : C : : C : : CD Indication T : : T : : D : : D : : Counter information Elapsed playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Elapsed playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Counter information Elapsed playing time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Elapsed playing time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter
continued 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 can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. Press V/v during playback to select the Custom AV 1/3 Mode icon. 1/36
T 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG (3/5) Standard
2 Press B/b to change the setting.
Setting Dynamic 1 Video Setting Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Produces a more dynamic picture than Dynamic 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Off (Default setting) Displays a standard picture. Enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased. Audio Setting Full (modulated) sound with clear treble and bass. Full (modulated) sound with even clearer treble and bass than Dynamic 1. Standard sound. Powerful sound with even stronger bass than Cinema 1. Powerful sound with strong bass.

Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Replay the previous scene in continuous play mode*1 (Instant Replay) Fast forward the current scene for 30 seconds in continuous play mode*2 (Instant Skip) Play at various speeds (Shuttle play)

During playback, press

During playback, press.or >. 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
*1 For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode *2 You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total.

continued 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 point on page 104.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback.
Tip Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/ buttons if: Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. The picture shakes during pause. Notes Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. The counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is reinserted. The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to 0:00:00 and the count starts over again. No sound is output during playback at various speeds. The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse. While playing a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commanders function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set Auto Play to On in the VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP menu (page 106). Stop disc playback while playing back a video. The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape. The playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP/LP mode cannot be guaranteed.

DVD-VCR

l : Signal flow (DVD only) or Audio cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or Optical digital cord (not S-VIDEO cord supplied) (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

to audio input

to coaxial or optical digital input

TV or AV amplifier

Notes The connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player. If you set Progressive to On in the SCREEN SETUP menu, S-Video playback may be distorted.
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 62 for audio connections.

(blue)

(green)
Component video cord (not supplied)

(blue) (red)

l : Signal flow (DVD only)
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and then set Progressive to On in the SCREEN SETUP menu (page 70). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange when the DVD player outputs progressive signals.
PROGRESSIVE indicator Notes The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player. Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Audio Setup

Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER.
DVD SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup:
Press V/v to select Audio Setup, then press ENTER.
AUDIO SETUP Dolby Digital DTS Audio DRC [ D-PCM ] [ Off ] [ Standard ]
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: Dolby Digital, DTS or Audio DRC.
Press B/b to select an item.
Menu choices Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print.
D-PCM Dolby Digital Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. The default setting is indicated in bold print. DVD Settings and Adjustments
Off On Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

continued 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. step 1 and FollowProgressive.on page 68, then press V/v to select
2 Press B/b to select On, then press ENTER.
Letter Box ] [ Off ] [ On ]

V v B b ENTER RETURN

3 Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.
1 Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan

capable.

SCREEN SETUP
Progressive Scan Output 1) Ensure your TV is (480P) Progressive Scan capable. 2) Connect with Component Video Output jacks. (red/green/blue connections) 3) Select [OK] to test your video signal. 4) If video signal appears OK, video connection is complete.

OK CANCEL

2 Connect with Component Video Output jacks
(red/green/blue connections). See Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks on page 65.

ENTER RETURN

3 Press B/b to select [OK] to test your video

signal.

TEST SCREEN
4 If video signal appears OK, video connection is complete. Press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up in orange. If picture is distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 65). Press SET UP to exit the menu.
If picture is OK, press [ENTER] key. If picture is distorted, press [RETURN] key. To Deactivate Press [PAUSE] on the unit for 5 seconds.
Tip The Progressive setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more, or selecting Off in step 2. Note If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set Progressive to Off.
Setting the display or sound track language
You can set various languages for the discs menu, sound track or subtitle.
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER.

Press V/v to select Language Setup, then press ENTER. The LANGUAGE SET UP menu appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP DVD Menu Audio Subtitle : English : Original : Audio Follow
Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: DVD Menu, Audio, or Subtitle. Then press ENTER.
Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. DVD MENU LANGUAGE You can select the desired language for the discs menu.

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

DVD Menu
English Franais Deutsch Espaol Italiano Nederlands Others SET UP
AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track. When you select Original, the language given priority in the disc is selected.
AUDIO LANGUAGE English Franais Deutsch Espaol Italiano Nederlands B Original Others ENTER RETURN SET UP
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select Audio Follow, the language for the subtitle changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

Subtitle

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE B Audio Follow English Franais Deutsch Espaol Italiano Nederlands Others ENTER RETURN SET UP
Tip If you select Others in step 4, an additional language menu appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
DVD MENU LANGUAGE Cesky Dansk Magyar Svenska Norsk Polski Portugus Suomi Afrikaans Arabic Chinese Greek Hindi Japanese Russian Turkish Thai Korean SET UP
Notes When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO in step 4, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD SETUP settings and not all the functions described may work.
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.

H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER

Press V/v to select Parental Setup, then press ENTER.

Use Password

PARENTAL SETUP [ No ]
Press b to set the parental control. If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.
CREATE PASSWORD Enter Password
The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password.
CREATE PASSWORD Re-enter Password
When you have already registered a password
The display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. After registering a password, if you set Use Password to No, PASSWORD CHECK
PASSWORD CHECK Enter Password
screen will not appear. DVD Settings and Adjustments
PARENTAL SETUP Use Password Rating Level Change Password [ Yes ] :1
Press V/v to select Rating Level, then press ENTER.

Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification. 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. The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD.

Changing the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, appears in the display window. This means that you can change the viewing angle.
Press ANGLE during playback. The angle number appears on the display. The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles.
Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number. The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multiangles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

Displaying the subtitle

If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD.

SUBTITLE

V/v/B/b
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
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 126 for the abbreviation of the language. Press V/v repeatedly to select On.
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.
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 tracks (page 93) Repeat play (page 85)
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. To program MP3 audio tracks, see page 92.

CLEAR REPEAT

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

PROGRAM

To program MP3 audio tracks
1 Press x STOP twice, then press REPEAT.
Press B/b 2 ENTER. to select PROGRAM, then press

ORDER:000

select the desired 3 Press V/v to press ENTER. directory in the left column, then
DIRECTORY:003 mp3 track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5 ORDER:000
V/v to select 4 Presspress ENTER. the track you want to program, then
DIRECTORY:003 mp3 track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5 ORDER:001 mp3 track 3
tracks, repeat step 4. 5 To program other tracks are displayed in the selected The programmed order. Press CLEAR to cancel the last programmed track. Press H PLAY to start program play. can restart the same program again by pressing H PLAY. To stop program play Press x STOP during program play.
Note Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time.
6 Program play starts. When the program ends, you
To return to normal play Press CLEAR during program play.
Tip You cannot repeat play while in program play.
To shuffle MP3 audio tracks
1 Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select SHUFFLE, then press ENTER.
To return to normal play Press CLEAR during shuffle play.

About MP3 audio tracks

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 III) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session or Multi Border (see Note on Multi Session/Border discs on page 93). Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. Note on Multi Session/Border discs If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first session/border, the player will also play MP3 audio tracks in other session/border. If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first session/border will be played back.
Notes If you put the extension.MP3 to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format. If both video data and MP3 audio tracks exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only the video data. This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage. Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.

Playback The picture rolls vertically during picture search. The picture has no sound. A TV program does not appear on the TV screen. Recording TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. Nothing happens when you press z REC.
Symptom The timer does not operate. Timer recording
Remedy 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. Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV mouse, etc.
A tape cannot be inserted. Others The VCR mechanism needs to be cleaned.
Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
Control by AV mouse is not possible.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture (or black & white screen appears)

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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 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 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital. Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 62) Audio signal processing technology that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contains a surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the front, center and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural. DTS (page 67) Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital. DVD (page 6) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and doublesided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD. DVD-RW (page 6) A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited. 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.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.
On cleaning the video heads
Rough picture Unclear picture No picture (or black & white screen appears)

On placement

Do not install the unit in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Keep the unit, discs and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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On operation

When you move the player, take out any discs. If you dont, the disc may be damaged. If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player and cause damage to the video head, tape, and the optical block. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. When you first install the player, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, remove the disc and tape and leave the player turned on for about three hours before operating the player.
When the video heads are dirty, clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

continued Precautions

Copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Important Safety Instructions
7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

TV / DVDVIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor
To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV
Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVDVIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV
continued 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 not use a new battery with an old one. Do not use different types of batteries. Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Controlling 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 manufacturers code number.
1 Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch at the top of the remote commander to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TVs code number using the number buttons. Then release ?/1.
Buttons ?/1 VOL +/ CH +/ Number buttons and ENTER* MUTING* TV/VIDEO * for Sony TV only Operations Turns your TV on or off Adjusts the volume of your TV Selects the channel on your TV Selects the channel on a Sony TV Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the muting function Switches your TVs input source
Setting up the remote commander
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric LG/Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Code number 01 (default) 12 03, 04, 06, 10 03, 04, 17 02, 03 04, 03 03, 08, 12 04, 13 04, 12, 13, 17 04, 12 TV brand Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Quasar Radio Shack RCA Sampo Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 06, 19 03, 06, 18 05, 14 04, 07, 10, 11 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 03, 04, 15
Notes If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

SKIP You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total. Z
* Playback quickly or slowly with sound (See To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only) on page 37.) *2 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only 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 depending on the recording method. You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. Switching between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is possible only while the disc is stopped. Press TOP MENU to switch between ORG and PL.
To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only) You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To playback quickly, press M during playback. To playback slowly, press X PAUSE, then press y during playback. Press H PLAY to return to normal playback.
Notes You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set. You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when DTS audio output is set.
To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop playback. H 2 PressDVD PLAY. starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in The player

Step 1.

Tip To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice then press H PLAY. Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player. Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 74). Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if DTS is set to Off in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 54), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 54). If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 54). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. * DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Guide to the on-screen display
You can check disc information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. Before you start Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO on the remote.

Number buttons

V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 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 page 113 for the abbreviation of the language.
Type of disc Current title/track number Current chapter number Counter position Voice language Subtitle language Custom AV Mode
Note You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.
To playback the desired title/track or chapter You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu.
1 Press V/v during playback to select the desired item. 2 Press B/b to change the item. 3 Press ENTER to start playback. 4 Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.
The title/track or chapter icon will appear on the DVD playback screen followed by the current title/track or chapter number and the counter position. To playback from the desired title/track counter position You can playback from the desired title/track counter position using this menu. Press V/v during 1 position icon. playback to select the counter elapsed playing time 2 Enter the desiredthe number buttons. of the current title/track using 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). DVD Indication T : : T : : C : : C : : CD Indication T : : T : : D : : D : : Counter information Elapsed playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Elapsed playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Counter information Elapsed playing time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Elapsed playing time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter

continued 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 can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. Press V/v during playback to select the Custom AV Mode icon.
2 Press B/b to change the setting.
Setting Dynamic 1 Video Setting Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Produces a more dynamic picture than Dynamic 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Off (Default setting) Displays a standard picture. Enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased. Audio Setting Full (modulated) sound with clear treble and bass. Full (modulated) sound with even clearer treble and bass than Dynamic 1. Standard sound. Powerful sound with even stronger bass than Cinema 1. Powerful sound with strong bass.

Dynamic 2

Standard Cinema 2 Cinema 1
Tip When you watch a movie, Cinema 1 or Cinema 2 is recommended.

Playing a tape

Before you start. Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO on the remote.
Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/
/ m/M y./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY

DISPLAY

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR player.
Insert a tape. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press H PLAY. The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Hour Minute Second

continued Playing a tape
To Stop play Pause play Press x STOP X PAUSE If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. X PAUSE or H PLAY M during stop m during stop Z During fast-forward, hold down M. During rewind, hold down m. During playback, briefly press M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. During playback, hold down M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you release the button, normal playback resumes. During pause, press y. During pause, press During playback, press SKIP. REPLAY.

SELECT VIDEO

continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings
Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel. To change the setting, press B/b to select 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. Press O RETURN again to exit the menu.
When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
Program 1 Program 2 will be cut off Program 1 Program 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off about 20 seconds
Tips If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in step 2.
Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)
After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the DVD-VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

?/1 POWER

To lock the DVD-VCR When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until LOCK appears in the display window. The DVD-VCR turns off and the indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The DVD-VCR will not work except for timer recordings. To unlock the DVD-VCR Hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until LOCK disappears from the display window. The DVD-VCR is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x. The recording stops and the DVD-VCR is unlocked.
Note The DVD-VCR will be unlocked when: You stop timer recording by pressing x. You insert a tape. The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

Audio Setup

Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Before you start Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO on the remote.
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER.
Press V/v to select Audio Setup, then press ENTER.
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: Dolby Digital, DTS or Audio DRC.
Press B/b to select an item.
Menu choices Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

SELECT DVD

SUBTITLE

V/v/B/b

Press SUBTITLE during playback.
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 113 for the abbreviation of the language.
Press V/v repeatedly to select On.
To turn off the subtitles Select Off in step 4.
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.
Various play mode functions (Program play,
Shuffle play, Repeat play)
Notes The play mode is canceled when: you open the disc tray the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1. CLEAR REPEAT
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. To program MP3 audio tracks, see page 80.
1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.
Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)
3 Press B/b to select PROGRAM, then press ENTER.
4 Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER.
tracks, repeat 4. 5 To program other track numbersstep displayed in the selected order. The programmed are PLAY to 6 Press Hplay starts.start program play. Program When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H PLAY. To stop program play Press CLEAR until Off appears at the upper left top of the TV screen during programme play. To change or cancel a program DVD Additional Operations
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of Creating your own program (Program play). v select Clear last track, 2 Press therepeatedly tolast programmed number then press ENTER. Each time you press button, the is canceled. You can also cancel 3
the last programmed number by pressing CLEAR. Follow step 4 for new programming.
To cancel all the programmed numbers
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of Creating your own program (Program play). repeatedly to select 2 Press vand press ENTER. Clear last track, then press b to select Clear all tracks
All the programmed numbers are canceled.
Notes Up to 99 tracks can be displayed. You cannot repeat play while in program play.
continued Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)
Playing in random order (Shuffle play)
You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent shuffling may produce a different playing order. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 81.

continued Playing an MP3 audio track
Notes If you put the extension.MP3 to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format. If both video data and MP3 audio tracks exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only the video data. This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage. Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.
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
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album track

When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album does not take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: E contains G but 6 is played before 7.) When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 79), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t D t E t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album C) do not appear in the list.
Tips If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order. A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be played back. Notes Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD or DATA DVD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above. The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 1000 albums and tracks in the DATA CD or DATA DVD. A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files. Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first 9 MP3 files can be recognized. Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.

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/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs).

./ > H PLAY x STOP

V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY
Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. When you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, Select a Media Type menu appears. If you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains only JPEG image files, the Album display appears. Then you can skip step 3.

Press MENU to select PBC OFF. When PBC OFF is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC ON, press MENU to select PBC ON. Note Depending on the VIDEO CD, Press ENTER in step 3 may appear as Press SELECT in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H PLAY.

Quick Timer Recording

After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

x STOP

1 While recording, press z REC.
Press z REC repeatedly to set 2 Each press advances the time asthe duration time. follows.

0:30 1:00 1:30 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. To stop while recording Press x STOP.
Note You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time.
indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
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 hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.
Recording bilingual programs
Press AUDIO to display SAP on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, SAP appears on the TV screen. When MAIN is selected, the VCR records only the main sound.
Selecting the sound during playback
During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
To listen to Stereo Left channel Right channel Monaural sound on the normal audio track On-screen display Hi-Fi Left Right Mono Display window STEREO indicator STEREO indicator

RF Output 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.

TV/VIDEO

Output 98 to the channel), whichever 1 Set the RFnot usedchannel to 3CH or 4CH (see pageswitchset either channel. channel is in your area. If both are used, set the to 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR. 3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on VIDEO in the DVD-VCRs display window.
+/ to display channel 4 Press CH active channel anumber innumber in the display window. Select an your area.
continued General setup information
on your TV and set the in step 1 (3CH or 4CH). 5 Turnchannel you selecteditintostep 4channel you selectedscreen. If the channels change when The appears on the TV you press CH +/, you have made the correct setting. Whenever you use the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
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.
Attaching a VHF/UHF band mixer
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use a VHF/UHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR.
300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. 3 Retighten the screws. 4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General Troubleshooting
Symptom The ?/1 switch does not function. Power The power is turned on but the DVDVCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and : appears in the display window. The remote commander does not function. Remedy Connect the AC power cord securely. 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 stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet. Reset the clock (and timer). Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. Make sure the TV / DVDVIDEO switch is set correctly. Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. Set your TVs code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

Sound Sound is noisy. The sound volume is low.
Symptom The disc does not play.
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 7). The region code on the DVD does not match the player. Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 8). Make sure the TV / DVDVIDEO switch is set correctly. Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or UDF. The MP3 audio track does not have the extension.MP3. The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension.MP3. The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or UDF. The JPEG image file does not have the extension.JPG or.JPEG. The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension.JPG or JPEG. Length or width of the image is more than 4720 dots. The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 78).
The JPEG image file cannot be played. Operation The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG image album/file is not correctly displayed. The disc does not start playing from the beginning. The player starts playing the disc automatically. Playback stops automatically. You cannot perform some functions such as stop, search, slow-motion play, repeat play, shuffle play, or program play. The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been selected (pages 70, 72, 73). Resume play has taken effect (page 37). The disc features an auto playback function. While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some operations. See the operating manual that comes with the disc. Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 65). Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. continued Troubleshooting
Symptom The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
Remedy Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 65). Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 65). Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.

DVD-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 two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited. DVD+RW (page 7) 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 Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single field and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image. Progressive format (pages 31 and 58) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format. Title (page 38) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track (page 38) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

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
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

Timer section

Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max.)

inches/s)

EP: 11.12 mm/s ( inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Rewind time Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)