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Sony SLV-D983P GI Operating Instructions Manual

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© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-671-548-11(1) GB

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  • Page 1 2-671-548-11(1) GB DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct SLV-D983P GI © 2006 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    This appliance is classified as a applicable collection point for the fuse cover, please contact CLASS 1 LASER product. The the recycling of electrical and your nearest Sony service CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT electronic equipment. By station. MARKING is located on the ensuring this product is disposed rear exterior.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    When the video heads are dirty, clean the video position only. heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If • Keep the unit, discs and cassettes away from a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 WARNING 3 Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 8 Notes about discs Getting Started 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR 16 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 18 Step 5 : Selecting a language 19 Step 6 : Setting the clock...
  • Page 5 DVD Additional Operations 66 Using the DVD’s menu 67 Zooming into a scene 68 Changing the angles 69 Displaying the subtitle 71 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 75 Changing the sound 77 Virtual surround setting 79 Playing an MP3 audio track 85 Playing JPEG image files 89 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off”...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this manual This player can play the following discs • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the Format of discs DVD-VCR having the same or similar names.

  • Page 7: Region Code

    Notes about DVD+RWs/ Region code DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or Your player has a region code printed on the CD-Rs/CD-RWs back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with identical Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- region codes. This system is used to protect Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this copyrights.

  • Page 8: Notes About Discs

    Note on DualDiscs Notes about discs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its mates DVD recorded material on one side with edge. Do not touch the surface. digital audio material on the other side.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. Unpacking...

  • Page 10: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Reattach the cover after inserting the battery. Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to Remote sensor operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.
  • Page 11 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 manufacturer’s code number. Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch at the top of the remote commander to TV.
  • Page 12 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. Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default), 02 Panasonic 17, 49 Akai Philips...

  • Page 13: Step 3 : Connecting The Dvd-Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR For connecting the DVD-VCR, antenna and your TV, select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV. • “Advanced Hookups” (page 27) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre”...
  • Page 14 B Use this hookup if your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector LINE-1 Mains lead (EURO AV) to mains AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner

    Connecting to a satellite or digital tuner Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this DVD-VCR using the LINE-3 jack. Scart cable (not supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) LINE-3 LINE-1 (EURO AV) AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through When you connect the DVD-VCR to your TV via the SCART jacks, you can watch...

  • Page 16: Step 4 : Setting Up The Dvd-Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the DVD-VCR for the first time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can SET UP set TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, and DVD-VCR clock automatically.
  • Page 17 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press SET UP. • If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 18. Notes • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, timer, etc.) will be reset.

  • Page 18: Step 5 : Selecting A Language

    Step 5 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. SET UP 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. •...

  • Page 19: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a SET UP station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. Before you start…...
  • Page 20 Press V/v to select for the setting of the “ ” CLOCK SET Auto Clock Set function. ENTER Time Date Year The DVD-VCR automatically sets the clock 18:30 28/SEP /2006 THU Auto Clock [ On ] according to the time signal broadcast between the channels PR 1 to PR 5.

  • Page 21: Step 7 : Presetting Channels

    Step 7 : Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset CLEAR them manually. SET UP After setting channels, you can change the programme settings manually. – Changing programme positions (page 23) –...
  • Page 22 Press V/v to select the row which you want to MANUAL TUNING preset, then press b. – – – ENTER To display other pages for programme – NAME – – – – positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. MEMORY : ENTER RETURN Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you...
  • Page 23 If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 5, press V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture. Then press ENTER. • The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically. Note •...
  • Page 24 Press ENTER, then press V/v to move to the desired TV STATION TABLE programme position. NAME AAB – CDE – I J K – LMN – SWAPPING : ENTER RETURN Press ENTER to confirm the setting. To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 4 through 6. Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
  • Page 25 Press CLEAR. TV STATION TABLE The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. NAME AAB – CDE – I J K – SWAPPING : ENTER RETURN DELETE : CLEAR Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other programme positions you want to disable. Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
  • Page 26 Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter MANUAL TUNING the station name, then press b. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press – NAME – – – – V/v repeatedly. MEMORY : ENTER RETURN...

  • Page 27: Advanced Hookups

    Advanced Hookups S-Video/Component Video hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). You can enjoy higher quality images when playing DVDs. Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/Component Video hookup.
  • Page 28 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. B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length.

  • Page 29: V Receiver Hookup

    A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
  • Page 30 A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1”, “Surround2” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 77).

  • Page 31: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your SELECT DVD disc. 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.
  • Page 32 Press H. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time.* Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 66. For VIDEO CDs, see page 89. Hour Minute Second * “–...
  • Page 33 Press m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on the unit) Locate a point quickly The playback speed changes as follows each time you press the button on the remote (or depending on how long you press the button on the unit): •...
  • Page 34 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, then press during playback. Press o return to normal playback.

  • Page 35: Guide To The On-Screen Display

    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... Number • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to buttons DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN...
  • Page 36 To playback the desired title/track or chapter You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. Press V/v during playback to select the desired item. 1/36 Press B/b to change the item. T 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG (3/5) Press ENTER to start playback.
  • Page 37 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. • The remaining time of the current track and the disc may not be indicated correctly for Copy Control CDs, CD EXTRA or CDs with jacket pictures on the disc, etc.

  • Page 38: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal SELECT VIDEO from the player appears on the TV screen. TRACKING +/– • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).
  • Page 39 Additional operations Press Stop play Pause play If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. Resume play after pause X or H Fast-forward the tape M during stop Rewind the tape m during stop Eject the tape During fast-forward, hold down M.
  • Page 40 To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off) Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off, but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. 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.”...

  • Page 41: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn SELECT VIDEO it on. PROG +/– • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. •...
  • Page 42 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme • PROG/ TRACKING position number you want appears in the display window. INPUT SELECT • To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.
  • Page 43 To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY three times. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time. STEREO PR 1 BBC 1 AUTO REMAIN 0 : 0 0 : 2 1 : 4 Time counter Remaining tape length In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select”...
  • Page 44 Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the number buttons. • If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–...

  • Page 45: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System

    Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ ® system The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. SELECT VIDEO The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
  • Page 46 Press V/v to select “VideoPlus,” then press VideoPlus ENTER. ENTER Code – – – – – – – – – The “VideoPlus” menu appears. Code : 0–9 Correct : SET UP RETURN Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode VideoPlus number.

  • Page 47: To Stop Recording

    If you want to change the date, tape speed and PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC the PDC setting: 19 : 00 20 : 00 ENTER – – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –...
  • Page 48 To watch another TV programme after setting the timer Set the TV to the TV’s antenna input and then select another channel on the TV. This change does not affect the recording. To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 6, press v to select “Auto.” When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to LP mode.

  • Page 49: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to six programmes at a time. Before you start… SELECT VIDEO • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. Number • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. buttons When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.
  • Page 50 Press V/v to select “Standard,” then press PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC ENTER. ENTER The timer programming menu appears. SET UP Set the programme position, date, start and PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC stop times, tape speed and PDC function: ENTER Press b to select each item in turn.
  • Page 51 To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x. Daily/weekly recording In step 4, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order. today t DLY t MO~SA t MO~FR t W-SA (every Saturday) ..

  • Page 52: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. SELECT VIDEO • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 53 Press V/v to select setting you want to change PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC or cancel. MO 30 0 :0 0 1 : 0 0 ENTER WE 02 : 0 0 : 3 0 • To change the setting, press B/b to select TU 30 :3 0 : 0 0...

  • Page 54: Dvd Settings And Adjustments

    DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound SET UP according to the playback and connection conditions. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP...
  • Page 55 Press B/b to select an item. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices • Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
  • Page 56 • Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 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 (COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D- PCM.”...

  • Page 57: Screen Setup

    Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen SET UP according to the playback and connection conditions. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP DVD SETUP mode, then press V/v to select...
  • Page 58 Press B/b to select an item. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices • TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting is indicated in bold print. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV.
  • Page 59 • DVD Component Out Selects whether or not to output DVD Component Out signals from the DVD Component Out jack on the rear panel of the player. The default setting is indicated in bold print. Select this to output DVD Component Out signals. Select this not to output DVD Component Out signals.
  • Page 60 Follow the instructions appearing on the screen. SCREEN SETUP Progressive Scan Output Ensure your TV is (525P/625P) Progressive Scan capable. 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.

  • Page 61: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound track or subtitle. SET UP Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP DVD SETUP...

  • Page 62: Audio Language

    Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: “DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” ENTER Then press ENTER. Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE DVD MENU LANGUAGE ENTER You can select the desired language for the English disc’s menu.

  • Page 63: Parental Control (Limiting Playback By Children)

    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. Number Before you start... buttons •...
  • Page 64 Press b to select “Yes.” • If you have not entered a password CREATE PASSWORD ENTER The display for registering a new password Enter Password appears. – – – – Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. RETURN The display for confirming the password CREATE PASSWORD appears.
  • Page 65 To change the password Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 64. The display for entering a new password appears. Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons. The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the new password. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “Use Password”...

  • Page 66: Dvd Additional Operations

    DVD Additional Operations Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. Number When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you buttons...

  • Page 67: Zooming Into A Scene

    Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playback ZOOM or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 85. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).

  • Page 68: Changing The Angles

    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. Before you start... Number • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to buttons DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).

  • Page 69: Displaying The Subtitle

    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. SELECT DVD SUBTITLE V/v/B/b Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press SUBTITLE during playback.
  • Page 70 Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.” ENTER 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 the DVD. You also may not be able to turn them off. Displaying the subtitle...

  • Page 71: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). SELECT DVD Note • The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray –...

  • Page 72: Programme Play

    Press B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM Track Program Order – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 73 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 82. Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. PROGRAM SHUFFLE Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE,”...
  • Page 74 Press REPEAT or B/b to select the item to be repeated. When playing a DVD • Chapter: repeats the current chapter. • Title: repeats the current title on a disc. When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) or CD •...

  • Page 75: Changing The Sound

    Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual AUDIO tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
  • Page 76 Notes • To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a LinearPCM format disc, you have to make the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (page 29). • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 54).

  • Page 77: Virtual Surround Setting

    Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound SURROUND imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Press SURROUND during playback.
  • Page 78 To cancel the setting Select “Off” in step 2. Notes • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 79: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD- ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ SELECT DVD DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). CLEAR REPEAT V/v/B/b...

  • Page 80: To Stop Play

    Press V/v to select “MP3,” then press Repeat mode ENTER. Elapsed playing time ENTER The first track starts playing. Press x if necessary. track 1 00:00 DIRECTORY:007 FILES:014 album 1 track 1 album 2 track 2 album 3 track 3 album 4 track 4 album 5...
  • Page 81 Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk. • Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names. • ID3 tags cannot be displayed. •...
  • Page 82 Notes • Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time. • You cannot repeat play while in programme play. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks Press x twice, then press REPEAT. Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM SHUFFLE To return to normal play...
  • Page 83 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. •...
  • Page 84 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.

  • Page 85: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    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/ SELECT DVD DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). CLEAR ./> V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU...
  • Page 86 Press V/v to select “JPEG,” then press Album Photo: ENTER. ENTER The “Album” display will appears. If you do not press ENTER after selecting a media type, the selected media will be SLIDE SHOW automatically played. Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, then press V/v/ B/b to select an image in the “Album”...
  • Page 87 Note • You cannot use ZOOM on the remote in JPEG image files on DATA CD/DATA DVD. To enjoy the Slide show Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album” Interval display, then press ENTER. Press B/b to select “ ,”...
  • Page 88 Note on Multi Session/Border discs If JPEG image files are recorded in the first session/border, the player will also play JPEG image files 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.

  • Page 89: Playing Video Cds With "Pbc On/Off" Functions

    Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search and perform other operations interactively. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen. Before you start... Number • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to buttons DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).
  • Page 90 Press ENTER. ENTER Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. To return to the menu Press O RETURN. To play using “PBC Off” Press MENU to select “PBC Off.”...

  • Page 91: Vcr Additional Operations

    VCR Additional Operations Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC While recording, press z REC. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
  • Page 92 To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode. To stop while recording Press x. Notes •...

  • Page 93: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In the NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM”...
  • Page 94 Selecting the sound during Hi-Fi playback Press AUDIO to select the sound you want. To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel STEREO Right channel STEREO Mix sound* STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator * The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.

  • Page 95: Searching Using Index Function

    Searching using index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as SELECT VIDEO references to find a specific recording. INDEX Press SELECT VIDEO to control the DVD player. Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
  • Page 96 • Index scan (To find a specific recording by scanning): Press m/M. INDEX SCAN The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction. Press H to start playback when you find the desired point. • Index search (To search a specific recording): Press m/M twice.

  • Page 97: Adjusting The Picture (Tracking)

    Adjusting the picture (tracking) Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.
  • Page 98 Press V/v to select “User Set,” then press USER SET ENTER. [ Auto ] Colour System ENTER [ On ] NICAM Smart Trilogic [ On ] VideoPlus Extend [ Off ] SET UP RETURN Press V/v to select “Smart Trilogic,” then USER SET press b.

  • Page 99: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options You can change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings for the VCR. Normally the default settings are used. SET UP Change these settings if necessary. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).
  • Page 100 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to Tape Select • “E180” to use an E-180 or shorter type tape. •...

  • Page 101: Editing

    Editing How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. Example A Your VCR (Recorder) Other VCR (Player)
  • Page 102 Example C Your VCR (Recorder) LINE-3 Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. • If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected. •...
  • Page 103 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • When you connect another VCR to the LINE-3 or LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “L3” or “L2” in the display window.

  • Page 104: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information You can change the setup options for the DVD-VCR. Normally the default settings are SET UP used. Change these settings if necessary. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop...
  • Page 105 Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. OPTION Menu option Set this option to Auto Power Off • “Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. • “1Hour”/“2Hours”/“3Hours” to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. not function. The power is turned on but the DVD- •...
  • Page 107 DVD Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy There is no picture/picture noise • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. appears. • The connecting cords are damaged. • Check the connection to your TV (page 13) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 108 Symptom Remedy 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 56). The disc does not play. • The disc is turned over. •...
  • Page 109 • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see “On cleaning the video heads” (page 3)). 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).
  • Page 110 Symptom Remedy No TV programme appears on the • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are TV screen. using a monitor, set it to video input. • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.

  • Page 111: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 35) DVD (page 6) Sections of a picture or a music feature that A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving are smaller than titles. A title is composed of pictures even though its diameter is the same several chapters.
  • Page 112 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.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Specifications System Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Laser Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms Semiconductor laser DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Signal format system Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms PAL/(NTSC) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, C Channel coverage Phono jack PAL (I) Y: 1.0 Vp-p/C : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13...

  • Page 114: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (34) (40) I X (pause) button (32) (39) B Disc tray (31) J H (play) button (32) (38) C A (open/close) button (31) (33) K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10) D Tape compartment (38)

  • Page 115: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (32) G STEREO indicator (93) B Angle indicator (68) H Playing time/clock/current status indicator (32) (38) C Record indicator (42) I SURR (surround) indicator (77) D VIDEO indicator (38) J DTS indicator (55) E Tape indicator (38) K Disc indicator (32) F Timer indicator (47) Rear panel...
  • Page 116 A Z (open/close) button (31) (33) Remote commander for DVD B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10) C SELECT DVD button (10) D Number buttons* (11) (64) E CLEAR button (25) (72) F SURROUND button (77) G SET UP button (18) H SUBTITLE button (69) I AUDIO button* (75) SKIP button (32)
  • Page 117 A Z (eject) button (39) Remote commander for VCR B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10) C SELECT VIDEO button (10) D Number buttons* (11) (45) E CLEAR button (25) (40) F SET UP button (18) G TIMER button (49) H AUDIO button* (93) SKIP button (39) REPLAY button (39) K SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

  • Page 118: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish German English Spanish Finish French Greek Hungarian Indonesian Hindi Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Korean Malay Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish Thai Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans DVD Audio/Subtitle Language...

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 58 Index scan 96 Recording 41 4:3 Letter Box 58 Index search 96 daily/weekly 51 4:3 Pan Scan 58 Instant Advance 33 quick timer recording 91 Instant Replay 33 saving 43 Instant Skip 39 using the VIDEO Plus+ Adjusting system 45 picture 97...
  • Page 120 Sony Corporation AK68-00933A Printed in Indonesia...

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