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Sony HT-V700DP Operating Instructions Manual

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HT-V700DP
©2004 Sony Corporation
2-108-205-11(1)

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  • Page 1 DVD/VCR Receiver Home Theater System Operating Instructions HT-V700DP ©2004 Sony Corporation 2-108-205-11(1)

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ......2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3 Table of Contents .

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before Use Playable Discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video 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.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Front Panel @ / 1 Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. Remote Sensor Point the DVD/VCR Receiver remote control here. VIDEO 2 IN(VIDEO/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) - Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, another VCR). - Use the left channel when external source is MONO.

  • Page 8: Display Window

    Display Window Indicates encoding format of the current disc. Indicates sound mode is DOLBY PROLOGIC II. Indicates repeat mode Lights when TV mode is active. VIDEO DVD/VCR Receiver is recording. VIDEO TITLE CHAP TRK REP 1A - B TV PROGRESSIVE SHUF PGM Indicates when the Progressive scan playback is in progress.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote Control VIDEO Select the output source to VIDEO. Sets the output source to DVD. INPUT SELECT Selects the VIDEO deck’s source (L1 OPT, LINE1, LINE2, Tuner). 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.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel VIDEO 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. ANTENNA OUT (DVD/VIDEO OUT) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Tips 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 11-14. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

  • Page 12: Basic Tv Connections

    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).

  • Page 13: Speaker System Connections

    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. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.). Notes Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #.

  • Page 14: Radio Antenna Connections

    Connections (Continued) Radio Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen- ing. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors. 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.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Output/Input Source

    Selecting the Output/Input Source VIDEO TUNER FM/AM INPUT SELECT 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.

  • Page 16: Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions

    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. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to the original masters) and results in excep- tional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field.

  • Page 17: Video Operation Setup

    VIDEO Operation Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions appear during VIDEO operat- ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ PLAY HI-FI CH 4 STEREO JUL 5 , SAT 2:15 PM ❻ ❼ ❶ TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed. ❷...

  • Page 18: Using The Video Setup Menu

    VIDEO Operation Setup (Continued) Using the VIDEO Setup Menu Press SETUP/MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. Use V/v to select the SETUP menu, then press ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. Use V/v to select a desired option on the SETUP menu.

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock

    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.

  • Page 20: Dvd Operation Setup

    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. When this occurs, the symbol screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD/VCR Receiver or is not available on the disc.

  • Page 21: Initial Settings

    DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings You can set your personal preferences on the DVD func- tion mode. Disc Audio Original English Disc Subtitle French Disc Menu German Rating Spanish Area Code Italian TV Aspect Chinese Menu Language Polish Progressive Scan Hungarian Other —...

  • Page 22: Speaker Setup

    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.) Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating...

  • Page 23: Parental Control

    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. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs.

  • Page 24: Video Operation

    VIDEO Operation Playback Preparation: Turn on the TV. Tune 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.

  • Page 25: Normal Recording

    VIDEO Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and TV. Tune 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.

  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    VIDEO Operation (Continued) 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.

  • Page 27: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)

    VIDEO Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the programma- ble timer. Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and the Be sure the TV is set to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH3 or CH4).

  • Page 28: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System/Mts Broadcast

    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.

  • Page 29: Tape Counter Memory Feature

    VIDEO Operation (Continued) Tape 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. 2:15 AM 0:05:25 CLOCK COUNTER...

  • Page 30: Dvd And Video Cd Operation

    DVD and Video CD Operation Playing a DVD and Video CD Playback Setup VCD2.0 Turn on the TV and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD/VCR Receiver. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD/VCR Receiver.

  • Page 31: Slow Motion

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Slow Motion VCD2.0 VCD1.1 1 Press X (PAUSE) during playback. The DVD/VCR Receiver will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 Press SLOW t or T during pause mode. The DVD/VCR Receiver will enter SLOW mode. 3 Use SLOW t or T to select the required speed: 4 t, 3 t, 2 t or 1 t (backward), or 4 T, 3 T, 2 T or 1 T (forward).

  • Page 32: Dvd And Video Cd Operation

    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 Vertical interpolation or De-interlace is not perfectly matched with the disc. In this case, the picture quality may be improved by changing the video mode.

  • Page 33: Audio Cd And Mp3 Disc Operation

    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. Insert a disc and close the tray. Audio CD: Audio CD menu appears on the TV screen go to step 4.

  • Page 34: Pause

    Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation (Continued) Pause 1 Press X (PAUSE) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press X (PAUSE) again or press H (PLAY). Selecting Another Track If a disc has more than one track, you can move to another track as follows: Press .

  • Page 35: Jpeg File Operation

    JPEG File Operation Viewing 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. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/JPEG select menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 36: Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback 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. Press PROGRAM during playback or in the stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode.

  • Page 37: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup You can set your personal preferences on the DVD func- tion mode. Adjust the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating Front L Area Code Volume TV Aspect Size Menu Language Distance Progressive Scan...

  • Page 38: Radio Operation

    Radio Operation Presetting the Radio Stations You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM. Before tun- ing, make sure that you have turned down the volume. Press TUNER FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen.

  • Page 39: Tuning Into A Station Automatically

    Radio Operation (Continued) For your reference Weak FM stations “ST” and “TUNED” 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).

  • Page 40: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    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. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the remote Press and hold TV @ / 1 while entering your TV’s...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. No disc is inserted. The power is on, but the No tape is inserted. DVD/VCR Receiver does not work. No picture.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Some channels are Those channels were deleted with the skipped over when using CH. ADD/DEL option. CH/PRESET(+/–). Picture and sound of Antenna or cables are loose. broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Wrong CHANNEL SOURCE option is being used.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Severe hum or noise is The plugs and jacks are dirty. heard. The disc is dirty. The speakers and components are connected poorly. The DVD/VCR Receiver is located too close to the TV. The antenna is positioned or connected Radio stations cannot poorly.

  • Page 44: Language Code List

    Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 21). Code Language Code 6566 Abkhazian 7074 6565 Afar 7073 6570 Afrikaans 7082 8381 Albanian 7089 6577 Amharic 7176 6582 Arabic 7565...

  • Page 45: Area Code List

    Area Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Area Code” (See page 23). Code Area Code Area Andorra Eritrea United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Albania Falkland Islands Armenia Micronesia Netherlands Antilles Faroe Islands Angola...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system DVD Section Laser system Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Inputs ANTENNA IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN FM ANTENNA IN AM ANTENNA IN OPTICAL IN Outputs VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications (Continued) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION Amplifier Stereo mode Surround mode Inputs Speaker Section Front/Surround (SS-MSP761) Speaker system Speaker units Enclosure type Rated Impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Center (SS-CNP761) Speaker system Speaker units Enclosure type Rated Impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Passive Subwoofer (SS-WMSP700) Speaker system Speaker units...
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