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DVD/VCR Receiver Home Theater System ©2003 Sony Corporation HT -V600DP 4-251-501- 1 1(2) Operating Instructions.
2 Safety Precautions This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
INTRODUCTION 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future refer- ence.
4 T able of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . .
INTRODUCTION 5 Before Use Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) V ideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R/±RW , SVCD and CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, or JPEG files.
6 Before Use (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy . For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory . When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV , VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback.
7 INTRODUCTION Front Panel ML DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for a fast forward search. VIDEO: Advances the tape from STOP mode or for fast forward picture search. X (P AUSE) Pause playback or recording temporarily . z REC/ITR To record normally or to activate Instant Timer Recording.
8 EP SP OPT TIMER VIDEO TRK SAP AM CHAP TITLE REPEA T MP3 DVD VCD CH PBC SHUFFLE PGM STEREO PCM D PL ANGLE 1 A B REC HI-FI STEREO Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received.
9 INTRODUCTION VIDEO Select the output source to VIDEO. DVD Sets the output source to DVD. INPUT SELECT Selects the VIDEO deck’s source (L1 OPT , LINE1, LINE2, T uner). TUNER FM/AM Selects the DVD/VCR Receiver ’s tuner as the listening choice. (FM and AM bands) 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu.
Rear Panel 10 Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. VIDEO 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor , Another VCR).
Connections 11 PREP ARA TION T ips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD/VCR Receiver . Use connections described on pages 1 1-14. Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.
12 Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV . RF coaxial connection Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R) .
13 PREP ARA TION Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the cords. T o obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.
14 Radio Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen- ing. 1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors. 2 Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connectors. Notes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the DVD/VCR Receiver and other compo- nents.
15 Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the various DVD/VCR Receiver input and output sources: • DVD To view output from the DVD deck: Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VIDEO on the front panel until the DVD indicator on the front panel lights and output from the DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
16 Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround mode (DTS) Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark.
17 PREP ARA TION VIDEO Operation Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions appear during VIDEO operat- ed. ❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻❼ ❶ T APE SPEED DISPLA Y Shows the current tape speed. ❷ FUNCTION DISPLA Y Indicates the function in progress.
18 VIDEO Operation Setup (Continued) Using the VIDEO Setup Menu 1 Press SETUP/MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 2 Use V / v to select the SETUP menu, then press ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear . 3 Use V / v to select a desired option on the SETUP menu.
19 PREP ARA TION VIDEO Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock The DVD/VCR Receiver gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually . The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD/VCR Receiver to set up the clock while the DVD/VCR Receiver is turned off.
20 DVD Operation Setup General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD/VCR Receiver . Some DVDs require specific opera- tion or allow only limited operation during playback.
21 PREP ARA TION DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings Yo u can set your personal preferences on the DVD func- tion mode. General Operation 1 Press SETUP/MENU. The Setup menu appears. 2 Use V / v to select the desired option. The screen will show the current setting for the selected option, as well as alternate setting(s).
22 DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Speaker setup 5.1 Speaker settings Select speaker settings, including volume balance and distance, or test the speaker settings. Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi- Channel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 37.
23 PREP ARA TION DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Parental Control Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.
24 VIDEO Operation Playback Preparation: T urn on the TV . T une the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’ s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV , set the TV’ s source selector to VIDEO.
25 OPERA TION VIDEO Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Preparation: T urn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and TV . T une the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’ s source selector to VIDEO.
26 VIDEO Operation (Continued) 11 Use v to select the SPEED option. Use B / b to select the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or EP). AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switch- es speed from SP to EP , if necessary , to complete record- ing the program.
27 OPERA TION VIDEO Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Instant T imer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the programma- ble timer . Preparation: T urn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV .
28 VIDEO Operation (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast This DVD/VCR Receiver is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode.
29 OPERA TION VIDEO Operation (Continued) T ape Counter Memory Feature Real-Time Counter Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display . Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen as illustrated below .
30 DVD and Video CD Operation Playing a DVD and Video CD Playback Setup T urn on the TV and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD/VCR Receiver . Audio system: T urn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD/VCR Receiver .
31 OPERA TION DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Slow Motion 1 Press X (P AUSE) during playback. The DVD/VCR Receiver will now go into P AUSE mode. 2 Press SLOW t or T during pause mode. The DVD/VCR Receiver will enter SLOW mode.
32 DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Changing Video Mode With certain discs, the playback picture may be flick- ering or Dot Crawl is shown on straight lines. That means V ertical interpolation or De-interlace is not perfectly matched with the disc.
33 OPERA TION Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation Playing an Audio CD and MP3 Disc The DVD/VCR Receiver can play MP3 formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 disc, read the notes on MP3 files on right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray .
34 Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation (Continued) Pause 1 Press X (P AUSE) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press X (P AUSE) again or press H (PLA Y). Selecting Another T rack If a disc has more than one track, you can move to another track as follows: Press .
35 JPEG File Operation OPERA TION V iewing JPEG Files on a Disc This DVD/VCR Receiver can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEG Files on right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray . The MP3/JPEG select menu appears on the TV screen.
36 Programmed Playback MP3 VCD1.1 VCD2.0 CD Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Disc The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the DVD/VCR Receiver memory . Program can contain 30 tracks. 1 Press PROGRAM during playback or in the stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode.
37 Speaker Setup OPERA TION Yo u can set your personal preferences on the DVD func- tion mode. Adjust the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder . 1 Press SETUP/MENU. The Setup menu appears. 2 Select “5.1 Speaker Setup” using the V / v buttons on the setup menu.
38 Radio Operation Presetting the Radio Stations Y ou can preset 30 stations for FM and AM. Before tun- ing, make sure that you have turned down the volume. 1 Press TUNER FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen.
39 OPERA TION Radio Operation (Continued) For your reference W eak FM stations “STEREO” may flash when the weak FM stereo signal is received, select another station. To turn off the radio Press @ / 1 to turn the DVD/VCR Receiver off or select another function mode ( DVD, VIDEO, etc).
40 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Notes If you enter a new code number , the code number previously entered will be erased. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default (SONY) setting.
REFERENCE 41 Symptom No power . The power is on, but the DVD/VCR Receiver does not work. No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . The DVD/VCR Receiver does not start playback. Cause The power cord is disconnected. No disc is inserted.
42 T roubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Some channels are skipped over when using CH/PRESET(+/–). Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A/V input to DVD/VCR Receiver is not shown on TV screen.
43 REFERENCE T roubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Severe hum or noise is heard. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. No sound from OPTI- CAL IN jack. The remote control does not work properly . Cause The plugs and jacks are dirty . The disc is dirty .
44 Language Code List Code Language 6566 Abkhazian 6565 Afar 6570 Afrikaans 8381 Albanian 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 7289 Armenian 6583 Assamese 6588 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani 6665 Bashkir 6985 Basque 667.
45 REFERENCE Code Area AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS Americ.
46 Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 74W Dimensions (approx.) 430 x 97 x 386 mm (17 x 3 7 / 8 x 15 1 / 4 inches) (W x H x D) Mass (approx.
47 REFERENCE Specifications (Continued) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICA TION POWER OUTPUT AND TOT AL HARMONIC DISTOR TION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 20,000 Hz; rated 70 watts per channel minimum RMS power , with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output (USA model only).
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