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Recording TV programmes using EASY TIMER
3
Press EASY TIMER to set the start time.
“START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
“START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
4
Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.
5
Press EASY TIMER to set the stop time.
“STOP” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
“STOP” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
PROGRAM
EASY TIMER
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Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.
7
Press EASY TIMER.
The current programme position number flashes in the display window.
The current programme position number flashes in the display window.
8
Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position number.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 connector or LINE-2 IN
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 connector or LINE-2 IN
jacks, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or
“L2.”
9
Press EASY TIMER.
The current tape speed flashes in the display window.
The current tape speed flashes in the display window.
10
Turn EASY TIMER to set the tape speed.
EASY TIMER
PROGRAM
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
INPUT
SELECT
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
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Recording TV programmes using EASY TIMER
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the unit at the
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the unit at the
same time during any of the Easy Timer settings.
To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel an Easy Timer setting, press any button other than EASY TIMER or
• To cancel an Easy Timer setting, press any button other than EASY TIMER or
PROGRAM +/– on the unit or any button on the remote while you are making the setting.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings” on page 52.
Notes
• If six programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the manual timer
• If six programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the manual timer
setting, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
• If you are setting the clock for the first time or “12:– –” appears in the display window, you
cannot set the clock to February 29
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using EASY TIMER. Please use the Auto Clock Set
feature to set the VCR to this day.
• The timer indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 11
on page 50 with no tape inserted.
• When the setting time is incorrect, “Error” appears in the display window in step 11. Set the
timer again from step 1.
11
Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by
for recording. When using a decoder, leave it on.
1
Hold down EASY TIMER so that DAY indicator appears in the display window.
However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
2
Turn EASY TIMER to set the day.
3
Press EASY TIMER.
MONTH indicator appears in the display window.
4
Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month and then the year.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press EASY TIMER to start the clock.
EASY TIMER
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About the Demonstration Mode
The Easy Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than six examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of EASY TIMER. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if six
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X on the unit while turning EASY TIMER. “DEMO” appears in the display
Press X on the unit while turning EASY TIMER. “DEMO” appears in the display
window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is
cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will
remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use EASY TIMER
or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (page 52).
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to
• 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
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 9).
• When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn
it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select
(TIMER) and press ENTER.
The timer programming menu appears.
2
Press V/v to select setting you want to change
or cancel.
• To change the setting, press B/b to select
• 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.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
CLEAR
SET UP
ENTER
ENTER
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B
3 5
0 :0 0
1 : 0 0
SP
2 0
: 0 0
: 3 0
LP
6 0
:3 0
: 0 0
Auto
MO 30
WE 02
TU 30
WE 02
TU 30
2
2
2
0
2
2
3
2
2
2
PR DATE
START STOP
SPEED
SET UP
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
ENTER
v
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B
3 5
0 :0 0
1 : 0 0
SP
2 0
: 0 0
: 3 0
LP
6 0
:3 0
: 0 0
Auto
MO 30
WE 02
TU 30
WE 02
TU 30
2
2
2
0
2
2
3
2
2
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PR DATE
START STOP
SPEED
SET UP
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When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the
same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
3
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
4
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
To record from a satellite or digital tuner, or other source, leave the
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
To record from a satellite or digital tuner, or other source, leave the
connected equipment switched on.
ENTER
ENTER
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
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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.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
A
DVD-VCR
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
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Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Surround decoder
Centre
Stereo audio cord (supplied)
[Speakers]
(red)
(white)
[Speakers]
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to OUT AUDIO L/R
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B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio
or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS
decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the
surround sound effects of this player. You must make connections using
and
.
* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note
• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”
• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”
and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 58). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has
an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu
(page 58). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
B-1
B-2
B-2
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
B-1
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder
Subwoofer
Centre
[Speakers]
DVD-VCR
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
or
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
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Stereo audio cord
(supplied)
(supplied)
(red)
(white)
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to OUT AUDIO L/R
and
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
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S-Video/Component hookup
S-Video/Component hookup
Make audio connections using the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks when you use S-VIDEO/Component hookup.
A Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack
Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Notes
• Set “DVD S-Video Out” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 61) to view pictures
• Set “DVD S-Video Out” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 61) to view pictures
from the S-VIDEO jack.
• The connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
INPUT
S VIDEO
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TV or AV amplifier
TV
S-VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
DVD-VCR
Audio cord
(supplied)
(supplied)
Coaxial digital
cord (not
supplied)
cord (not
supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
or
or
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
to audio input
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S-Video/Component hookup
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B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks
Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
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 colour reproduction and high quality images.
See page 54 for audio connections.
If your TV accepts progressive (525P/625P) format signals, you must use this
connection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu
(page 63). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange when the DVD player
outputs progressive signals.
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
• 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 progressive
scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard
definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony set’s compatibility with this
DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
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(DVD only)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV
(green)
(red)
(red)
(green)
(blue)
DVD-VCR
(blue)
PROGRESSIVE indicator
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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
mode, then press V/v to select
(DVD)
and press ENTER.
2
Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press
ENTER.
3
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
“Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS” or “Audio DRC.”
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup
Parental Setup
Audio Setup
RETURN
DVD SETUP
SET UP
ENTER
V v
ENTER
MPEG
Dolby Digital
DTS
Audio DRC
Audio DRC
RETURN
AUDIO SETUP
SET UP
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V
b
B
[ Off ]
[ PCM ]
[ Standard ]
[ D-PCM ]
ENTER
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Menu choices
• Dolby Digital
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
• Dolby Digital
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• MPEG
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
4
Press B/b to select an item.
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Dolby Digital
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
PCM
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound
tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
MPEG
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in MPEG decoder.
Off
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
On
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in DTS decoder.
ENTER
SET UP
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Audio Setup
• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
– OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby
Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
Notes
• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise
• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise
(or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to
be damaged.
• Noise may occur in the LinearPCM double-speed audio. This is not a malfunction.
• If you set “DTS” to “On,” you cannot select surround setting (page 81).
• If you set “DTS” to “On,” you cannot select surround setting (page 81).
Standard
Normally select this position.
Wide Range
Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance.
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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
mode, then press V/v to select
(DVD)
and press ENTER.
2
Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press
ENTER.
3
Press V/v to select “TV Type.”
To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 63.
To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 63.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
O RETURN
SET UP
ENTER
Language Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup
Parental Setup
Audio Setup
RETURN
DVD SETUP
SET UP
ENTER
V v
ENTER
TV Type
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
SET UP
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B
Progressive
[
Off
]
[
4:3 Letter Box
]
ENTER
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Screen Setup
Menu choices
• TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
• TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
Notes
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and
not all the functions described may work.
• Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan
Scan” or vice versa.
• The connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
4
Press B/b to select an item.
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
4:3 Letter Box
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 Pan Scan
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
16:9
Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.
ENTER
SET UP
4:3 Pan Scan
4:3 Letter Box
16:9
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To set the “Progressive” setting
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality image.
1
Follow step 1 and 2 on page 61, then press V/v to
select “Progressive.”
2
Press B/b to select “On,” then press ENTER.
3
Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.
1
Ensure your TV is (525P/625P) Progressive Scan
capable.
capable.
2
Connect with Component Video Output jacks
(red/green/blue connections).
(red/green/blue connections).
See “Use this hookup if your TV has component
video input jacks” on page 57.
3
Press B/b to select [OK] to test your video
signal.
signal.
4
If video signal appears OK, video connection is
complete. Press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up
in orange.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
Check the connection (page 57).
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
TV Type
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
SET UP
v
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b
B
Progressive
[
Off
]
[
4:3 Letter Box
]
TV Type
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
SET UP
v
V
b
B
Progressive
[
On
]
[
4:3 Letter Box
]
Progressive Scan Output
1) Connect with Component Video Output
jacks.
2) Select [OK] to test your video signal.
3) If video signal appears OK,
video connection is complete.
1) Connect with Component Video Output
jacks.
2) Select [OK] to test your video signal.
3) If video signal appears OK,
video connection is complete.
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
ENTER
SET UP
b
B
OK
CANCEL
TEST SCREEN
SCREEN SETUP
If picture is OK, press [ENTER] key.
If picture is distorted, press [RETURN] key.
To Deactivate
Press [PAUSE] on the unit for 5 seconds.
If picture is distorted, press [RETURN] key.
To Deactivate
Press [PAUSE] on the unit for 5 seconds.
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
ENTER
TV Type
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
SET UP
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B
Progressive
[
On
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[
4:3 Letter Box
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