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The sound volume is low.
• The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound
volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “Wide
Range” (page 60).
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The disc does not play.
• The disc is turned over.
• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the
• 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.
• The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or
• 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.
• The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or
DVD-RWs that are not finalized (page 7).
• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The MP3 audio track cannot be
played (page 83).
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the
• 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 player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The JPEG image file cannot be
played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.
• 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 title of the MP3 audio album/
track or JPEG image album/file is not
correctly displayed.
• The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other
characters are displayed as asterisks.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
• Programme play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been
selected (pages 75, 77, 78).
• Resume play has taken effect (page 31).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
• The disc features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, shuffle play, or
programme play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some
operations. See the operating manual that comes with the
disc.
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The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 70).
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 70).
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 70).
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
abnormally, unplug the player.
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The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset
the RF channel output of your VCR (page 15).
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). 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 service facility (a standard service
charge will be required). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s,
as it may damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture has no colour.
• The “Colour System” option in the “USER SET” menu is
set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the
system that the tape was recorded in.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
connection.
The sound from a tape recorded with
the VCR is not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the display
window is flashing.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a
Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.
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No TV programme appears on the
TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset
the RF channel output of your VCR (page 15).
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from
other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
• Make sure “TV System” in the “INSTALLATION” menu
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
• Make sure “TV System” in the “INSTALLATION” menu
is set to the same system in your local area.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
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The timer does not operate.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
• 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 programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the mains for more than one minute. Reset the clock and
timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
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A tape cannot be inserted.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The selected input line connector
number does not appear in the
display window.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
The VCR mechanism needs to be
cleaned.
• 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.
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Unclear picture
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
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• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
screen appears)
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Glossary
Glossary
Chapter (page 33)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that
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 55 and 59)
Digital audio compression technology
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 54)
Audio signal processing technology that
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, centre and rear signals.
The rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 59)
Digital audio compression technology that
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
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
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 double-
sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and
double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
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
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
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.
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Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an
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 57 and 63)
Compared to the Interlace format that
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 25 or 30
frames (50 – 60 fields) in one second, the
Progressive format can show 50 – 60 frames
in one second. The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper. These
DVD-VCRs are compatible with the 525 or
625 progressive format.
Title (page 33)
The longest section of a picture or music
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 33)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (31) (38)
B PROGRESSIVE indicator (57) (63)
C Disc tray (29)
D A (open/close) button (29) (30)
E Tape compartment (37)
F A (eject) button (38)
G z REC (record) button (42)
H m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons
B PROGRESSIVE indicator (57) (63)
C Disc tray (29)
D A (open/close) button (29) (30)
E Tape compartment (37)
F A (eject) button (38)
G z REC (record) button (42)
H m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons
(31) (38)
I x (stop) button (30) (38)
J X (pause) button (30) (38)
K H (play) button*
K H (play) button*
1
(30) (37)
L EASY TIMER (47)
M
M
Remote sensor (9)
N PROGRAM +/– buttons*
1
(42)
O SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9)
P LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks*
P LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks*
2
(105)
*
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H and PROGRAM + button has a tactile dot.
Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the DVD-VCR.
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Index to parts and controls
Display window
A DVD indicator (30)
B MONTH indicator (47)
C DAY indicator (50)
D YEAR indicator (50)
E DATE indicator (47)
F Record indicator (42)
G VIDEO indicator (37)
B MONTH indicator (47)
C DAY indicator (50)
D YEAR indicator (50)
E DATE indicator (47)
F Record indicator (42)
G VIDEO indicator (37)
H Tape indicator (37)
I Timer indicator (45)
J STEREO indicator (96)
K Playing time/clock/current status
I Timer indicator (45)
J STEREO indicator (96)
K Playing time/clock/current status
indicator (30) (37)
L SURR (surround) indicator (81)
M DTS indicator (59)
N Disc indicator (30)
M DTS indicator (59)
N Disc indicator (30)
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Rear panel
DVD player and VCR
A Mains lead (11)
B
A Mains lead (11)
B
(in from aerial) connector (11)
C
(out to tv) connector (11)
D LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks
(105)
E LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks
(54)
DVD player only
F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (56)
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT C
F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (56)
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT C
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B
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jacks (57)
H S-VIDEO OUT jack (56)
I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
(OPTICAL) (55)
J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
(COAXIAL) (55)
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Remote commander for DVD
A Z (open/close) button (29) (30)
B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (9)
C SELECT DVD button (9)
D Number buttons* (10) (68)
E CLEAR button (26) (76)
F SURROUND button (81)
G SET UP button (14)
H SUBTITLE button (74)
I AUDIO button* (80)
J
B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (9)
C SELECT DVD button (9)
D Number buttons* (10) (68)
E CLEAR button (26) (76)
F SURROUND button (81)
G SET UP button (14)
H SUBTITLE button (74)
I AUDIO button* (80)
J
SKIP button (30)
K
REPLAY
button (30)
L X (pause) button (30)
M H (play) button* (30)
N V/v/B/b buttons
M H (play) button* (30)
N V/v/B/b buttons
ENTER button (14) (58)
O DISPLAY button (33)
P TOP MENU button (70)
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (31)
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)
S ZOOM button (72)
T -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10)
U REPEAT button (75) (78)
V ANGLE button (73)
W
P TOP MENU button (70)
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (31)
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)
S ZOOM button (72)
T -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10)
U REPEAT button (75) (78)
V ANGLE button (73)
W
m/M y buttons (30) (31)
X . PREV (previous)/> NEXT
buttons (30)
Y x (stop) button (30)
Z O RETURN button (22) (34)
wj MENU button (70)
Z O RETURN button (22) (34)
wj MENU button (70)
* Number 5, AUDIO and H buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the DVD-VCR.
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Remote commander for VCR
A Z (eject) button (38)
B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (9)
C SELECT VIDEO button (9)
D Number buttons* (10)
E CLEAR button (26) (39)
F SET UP button (14)
G TIMER button (44)
H AUDIO button* (96)
I
B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (9)
C SELECT VIDEO button (9)
D Number buttons* (10)
E CLEAR button (26) (39)
F SET UP button (14)
G TIMER button (44)
H AUDIO button* (96)
I
SKIP button (38)
J
REPLAY button (38)
K SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (42)
L z REC (record) button (42)
M X (pause) button (38)
N H (play) button* (37)
O V/v/B/b buttons
M X (pause) button (38)
N H (play) button* (37)
O V/v/B/b buttons
ENTER button (14) (45)
P DISPLAY button (43)
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (38)
R PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (38)
R PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–
buttons* (42) (101)
S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)
T -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10)
U MUTING button (10)
V INDEX button (99)
W TV/VIDEO button (10)
X INPUT SELECT button (42)
Y m (rewind)/M (fast-forward)/
T -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10)
U MUTING button (10)
V INDEX button (99)
W TV/VIDEO button (10)
X INPUT SELECT button (42)
Y m (rewind)/M (fast-forward)/
SLOW y buttons (38)
Z ./> SHUTTLE buttons (38)
wj x (stop) button (38)
wk O RETURN button (22) (102)
wj x (stop) button (38)
wk O RETURN button (22) (102)
* Number 5, AUDIO, H and
PROG/
TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
DVD-VCR.
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DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
Abbreviation
Language
ARA
Arabic
BUL
Bulgarian
CHI
Chinese
CRO
Croatian
CZE
Czech
DAN
Danish
DEU
German
ENG
English
ESP
Spanish
FIN
Finish
FRA
French
GRE
Greek
HUN
Hungarian
IDN
Indonesian
IND
Hindi
ISL
Icelandic
ITA
Italian
IWR
Hebrew
JPN
Japanese
KOR
Korean
MAL
Malay
NLD
Dutch
NOR
Norwegian
POL
Polish
POR
Portuguese
RUS
Russian
SVE
Swedish
THA
Thai
TUR
Turkish
VIE
Vietnamese
ZAF
Afrikaans
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Index
Index
Numerics
16:9 62
4:3 Letter Box 62
4:3 Pan Scan 62
4:3 Letter Box 62
4:3 Pan Scan 62
A
Adjusting
picture 101
tracking 101
tracking 101
Aerial hookup 11
Angle 73
ASC 101
Audio track 98
Auto Clock Set 13
Auto Set Up 13
Angle 73
ASC 101
Audio track 98
Auto Clock Set 13
Auto Set Up 13
C
Changing the programme
position 23
Changing the station name 27
Cleaning the video heads 113
Clock setting 17
Connecting
position 23
Changing the station name 27
Cleaning the video heads 113
Clock setting 17
Connecting
the DVD-VCR and your
TV 11
to video equipment 105
TV 11
to video equipment 105
Counter 39
Custom AV Mode 35
Custom AV Mode 35
D
Daily/weekly recording 45
DATA CD 6
DATA CD 6
, 83, 88
Demonstration Mode 51
Disabling the programme
positions 25
DOLBY DIGITAL 54
Disabling the programme
positions 25
DOLBY DIGITAL 54
, 59, 80
DTS 55
, 59, 80
DVD 6
E
Easy Timer 47
Editing 105
EP mode 38
Editing 105
EP mode 38
H
Handling discs 7
Hi-Fi audio track 98
Hi-Fi audio track 98
I
Index scan 99
Instant Advance 30
Instant Replay 30
Instant Advance 30
Instant Replay 30
, 38
Instant Skip 38
J
JPEG 6
, 88
L
Language selecting 16
LP mode 42
LP mode 42
M
Manual fine tuning 23
Monaural 97
Monitoring
Monaural 97
Monitoring
during playback 97
during recording 96
during recording 96
MP3 6
, 83
N
NICAM broadcasts 96
Normal audio track 98
Normal audio track 98
P
Parental Control 67
PBC (Playback control) 92
Picture adjustment 101
Playback 29
PBC (Playback control) 92
Picture adjustment 101
Playback 29
, 37
at various speeds 31
, 38
JPEG image files 88
MP3 audio track 83
programme play 75
repeat play 78
selecting the sound 96
MP3 audio track 83
programme play 75
repeat play 78
selecting the sound 96
, 97
shuffle play 77
shuttle play 38
skip 39
slow motion 31
shuttle play 38
skip 39
slow motion 31
, 38
VIDEO CDs 92
Presetting channels 21
Programme play 75
Progressive 57
Programme play 75
Progressive 57
, 117
R
Recording 41
daily/weekly 45
quick timer recording 94
saving 43
using EASY TIMER 47
quick timer recording 94
saving 43
using EASY TIMER 47
Repeat play 78
RF channel 13
RF channel 13
, 15
Rotation 89
S
Safety tab 43
Searching
Searching
at various speeds 31
, 38
Shuffle play 77
Shuttle play 38
Slide show 90
SP mode 42
STEREO 80
Shuttle play 38
Slide show 90
SP mode 42
STEREO 80
, 96
Subtitle 74
T
Timer setting
quick timer recording 94
using EASY TIMER 47
using EASY TIMER 47
Tracking adjustment. see
Adjusting
U
Usable discs 6
V
VIDEO CD 6
Z
Zoom 72
, 89
ZWEITON broadcasts 96
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