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4-251-501-11(2)
DVD/VCR Receiver
Home Theater System
Operating Instructions
HT-V600DP
©2003 Sony Corporation
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Safety Precautions CAUTION: CAUTION This DVD/VCR Receiver employs a Laser System. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s DO NOT OPEN manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK location. OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of proce- NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE dures other than those
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following proce- dures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any
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Table of Contents Selecting Another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Introduction Selecting Another CHAPTER/TRACK. . . . . . 30 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Slow Motion. . . . . . . . . . .
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Before Use Disc-related terms Playable Discs Title (DVD only) DVD The main film content or accompanying feature content (8 cm / 12 cm disc) or additional feature content, or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling Video CD (VCD) you to locate it easily. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Chapter (DVD only) Audio CD Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller (8 cm / 12 cm disc) than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap- In addition, this unit can pla
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Before Use (Continued) Cleaning discs Precautions Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture Handling the unit quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. 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. Yes No When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radi
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Front Panel A VIDEO @ / 1 Ejects the tape in the VIDEO deck. Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. VIDEO 2 IN(VIDEO/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) VOLUME Connect the audio/video output of an Adjusts sound level of speakers. external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, another VCR). x (STOP) Stops playback or recording. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. X (PAUSE) Pause playback or recording temporarily. INPUT SELECT Selects the VIDEO deck’s source (Tuner, VIDEO 1 H (PLAY) or VIDEO 2). To play
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Display Window SHUFFLE Random playback active SP EP Displays the recording and playback speed. Indicates repeat mode A cassette is in the VIDEO deck. PGM Programmed playback active. STEREO Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received. HI-FI Indicates the unit is playing back a tape recorded in Hi-Fi. ANGLE active OPT Indicates source of DVD/VCR Receiver is OPTICAL IN. Indicates encoding format of the current disc. Indicates sound mode is DOLBY PROLOGIC II. SHUFFLE PGM STEREO PCM D PL ANGLE HI
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Remote Control VIDEO TV @ / 1 Select the output source to VIDEO. Switches TV ON and OFF. DVD @ / 1 Sets the output source to DVD. Switches DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. INPUT SELECT TV Control Buttons (see page 40) Selects the VIDEO deck’s source • VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume. (L1 OPT, LINE1, LINE2, Tuner). • CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel. • TV/VIDEO: Selects the TV’s source. TUNER FM/AM CLEAR Selects the DVD/VCR Receiver’s tuner as the listening choice. (FM and AM bands) Removes a track number o
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AA Rear Panel VIDEO 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) MONITOR (VIDEO / AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB/CB PR/CR) (DVD OUT) ANTENNA OUT (DVD/VIDEO OUT) Connect to a TV with Y PB/CB PR/CR inputs. FOR DVD Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. VIEWING ONLY. ANTENNA IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. AC Power Cord Plug into th
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Connections Tips Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach connect, there are various ways you could connect the it to the ANTENNA IN jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver. Use the DVD/VCR Receiver. Use connections described on pages supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the 11-14. DVD/VCR Receiver’s ANTENNA OUT jack and the 75 ohm Please ref
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Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Optional TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on Note the capabilities of your TV. DVD playback can ONLY be done using the S VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection options RF coaxial connection below. The tuner and VIDEO will still output through the Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the DVD/VCR ANTENNA OUT (R) or AUDIO/VIDEO OUT (A, V) jack. Receiver to the antenna in jack on the TV using the (See left) 75-ohm Coaxial
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Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Speaker Positioning Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords For a normal setup use 6 speakers (2 front speakers, by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, •Front Speakers adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.). Based on your listening position, set up the speakers at equal distance. And by hearing positi
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Connections (Continued) Radio Antenna Connections Digital Device Connections Connect the OPTICAL IN jacks on the DVD/VCR Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen- Receiver to the digital audio out (optical) jacks on your ing. digital device (Game device, Digital Set Top Box, etc.), Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna using optional optical audio cable. 1 connectors. To select source of DVD/VCR Receiver to OPTICAL IN, press INPUT SELECT repeatedly on the remote control Conne
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Selecting the Output/Input Source 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: DVD VIDEO 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. • VIDEO To view output from the VIDEO deck: Press VIDEO on the remote or DVD/VIDEO on the TUNER front panel until the VIDEO indicator on the fron
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Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Sound Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one Surround mode of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the (DTS) program you want to listen to. Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD Press SOUND FIELD on the remote control repeatedly and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital until the sound mode you w
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VIDEO Operation Setup EASY INFORMATION On-Screen Display (OSD) If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided Some of these functions appear during VIDEO operat- along with normal TV signal in your area or during play- ed. back of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station ID, program title, and program ❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ details are shown on the TV screen. When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service PLAY HI-FI CH 4 (XDS) signals, press ENTER and the station ID w
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VIDEO Operation Setup (Continued) Using the VIDEO Setup Menu Channel Selection This DVD/VCR Receiver is equipped with a Press SETUP/MENU and the MAIN menu will frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 1 appear. 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF Use V/v to select the SETUP menu, then press channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. 2 ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. Preparation: Connect the DVD/VCR Receiver to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as sh
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VIDEO Operation Setup (Continued) Note Setting the Clock There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends the wrong time. Therefore, the incorrect time will be set. If this The DVD/VCR Receiver gives you two ways to set the happens we recommend that you set the clock manually. time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD/VCR Receiver to Manual Clock Set set up the clock while the DVD/VCR Receiver is turned off. Press SETUP/MENU and the MAI
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DVD Operation Setup Temporary Feedback Field Icons General Explanation TITLE Repeat Title This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD/VCR Receiver. Some DVDs require specific opera- CHAPT Repeat Chapter tion or allow only limited operation during playback. TRACK Repeat Track (non-PBC Video CDs only) When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV ALL Repeat All Tracks (non-PBC Video CDs only) screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD/VCR Receiver or is not a
