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Sony SLV-D900G Operating Instructions Manual

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3-079-775-11 (1) GB
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-D900G
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-079-775-11 (1) GB DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-D900G © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. WARNING Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 –...

  • Page 3: Caution

    Caution For use of the VCR Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 3 Caution 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs Getting Started 8 Step 1 : Unpacking 9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR 14 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 16 Step 5 : Selecting a language...
  • Page 5 DVD Additional Operations 63 Using the DVD’s menu 65 Zooming into a scene 66 Changing the angles 67 Displaying the subtitle 68 Picture navigation 69 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) 73 Changing the sound 74 Virtual surround setting 76 Playing an MP3 audio track 79 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF”...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this manual • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD- RWs in video mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs containing MP3* audio...

  • Page 7: Notes About Discs

    Note Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (Size AA) batteries • Aerial cable • Audio cord (pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2) • Video cord (pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1) Unpacking...

  • Page 9: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to 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. If the TV does not have the...
  • Page 10 Controlling other 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 at the top of the remote commander to TV.

  • Page 11: Step 3 : Connecting The Dvd-Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 49) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience. If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 12. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to...
  • Page 12 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to panel of the DVD-VCR. Connect aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.
  • Page 13 Additional connections To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this DVD-VCR on the TV even when the DVD-VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this DVD-VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or...

  • Page 14: 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 TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, and DVD-VCR clock automatically.
  • Page 15 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press O RETURN. To change the RF channel If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the DVD- (INSTALLATION) from the menu, then press V/v to VCR and TV.

  • Page 16: Step 5 : Selecting A Language

    Step 5 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 17: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the DVD- VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 18 Press b to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing V/v. ENTER Set the day, month, and year in sequence by pressing b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits, then press b. ENTER The day of the week is set automatically.

  • Page 19: Step 7 : Presetting Channels

    Step 7 : Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 20 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row which you want to preset, then press b. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
  • Page 21 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN 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 O RETURN to exit the menu.
  • Page 22 Press SET UP. SET UP The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select (INSTALLATION), then press ENTER. ENTER The “INSTALLATION” menu appears. Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row containing the programme position you want to change.
  • Page 23 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 24 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
  • Page 25 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 26 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press b. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly. Press V/v to select “NAME,”...

  • Page 27: 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 disc. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 28 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 63. For VIDEO CDs, see page 79. Additional tasks Stop Pause...
  • Page 29 • You can listen to the sound during 2 fast forward playback. However, you cannot listen to DTS (Only Digital Out), MPEG audio and LPCM sound. • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Setting the recording duration time”...

  • Page 30: 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. Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language and subtitle language. Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”...

  • Page 31: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
  • Page 32 Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape 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.
  • Page 33 • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes during pause. Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 34: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
  • Page 35 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme • PROG/ TRACKING position number you want appears in the display window. INPUT • To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE SELECT inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.
  • Page 36 In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 90). Maximum Recording Time Tape Length E-180 E-240 E-260 E-300 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV”...
  • Page 37 Notes • The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

  • Page 38: Recording Tv Programmes Using The

    Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ 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. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
  • Page 39 Press TIMER. SUBTITLE/ TIMER • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “VARIABLE”: The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears on the TV screen. Press V/v to select “VIDEOPLUS,” then press ENTER. ENTER • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “VIDEOPLUS”: The “VIDEOPLUS” menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 40 If you want to change the date, tape speed and the PDC setting: ENTER Press B/b to select the item you want to change. Press V/v to reset it. • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”...
  • Page 41 To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting. Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
  • Page 42 Tips • To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button. • You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set “VIDEOPLUS EXTEND” in the “USER SET” menu to the desired extended time on page 95.

  • Page 43: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 44 Press TIMER. SUBTITLE/ TIMER • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “VARIABLE”: The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears on the TV screen. Press V/v to select “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. ENTER • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “STANDARD”: The “TIMER PROGRAMMING” menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 45 To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, 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 (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ...
  • Page 46 To watch a DVD after setting the timer Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. Press H. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change to the DVD playback screen.

  • Page 47: 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. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 48 Press V/v/B/b to select ENTER. ENTER • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change the settings, press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel.

  • Page 49: Advanced Hookups

    Advanced Hookups A/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 50 B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

  • Page 51: Video Hookup

    S-Video hookup Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO hookup. Use this hookup if your TV has an S VIDEO input jack •...

  • Page 52: Dvd Settings And Adjustments

    DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER.
  • Page 53 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” “Audio DRC,” or “MPEG.” ENTER Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. ENTER RETURN Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices •...
  • Page 54 • MPEG Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. MPEG Notes • If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output the following signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. –...

  • Page 55: Screen Setup

    Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. ENTER The “DVD SETUP”...
  • Page 56 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” or “DVD Video Out.” ENTER Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. ENTER RETURN Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices •...
  • Page 57 Notes • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and not all the functions described may work. • Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan”...

  • Page 58: 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. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER.

  • Page 59: Audio Language

    Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE ENTER You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu. • AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

  • Page 60: Parental Control

    Parental Control Playback of some DVDs 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. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode.
  • Page 61 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. ENTER The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select “Parental,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press b to select “Yes.” • If you have not entered a password ENTER The display for registering a new password appears.
  • Page 62 Press V/v to select the level you want, then press ENTER. ENTER The options are as follows. Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2 y Level 1 (Kids Safe) The higher the value, the stricter the limitation.

  • Page 63: 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 which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound,...
  • Page 64 Press ENTER. ENTER To turn off the DVD’s menu Press x. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button. Using the DVD’s menu...

  • Page 65: Zooming Into A Scene

    Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. Press ZOOM. MUTING/ ZOOM “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b to move “ ENTER Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification. Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below. ENTER 2 t 4 t 2 t normal magnification Notes...

  • Page 66: Changing The Angles

    Changing the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ the display when you press ANGLE during playback. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. ANGLE/ SQPB The angle number appears on the display. The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles.

  • Page 67: 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. Press SUBTITLE during playback. SUBTITLE/ TIMER Press V/v repeatedly to select the language, then press ENTER. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

  • Page 68: Picture Navigation

    Picture navigation You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and display the first scene of each chapter. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. PICTURE NAVI/ STEP The 9 subscreens appear. The scenes represent each of the chapters on the DVD. The displayed subscreens differ depending on the DVD.

  • Page 69: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Random Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions play, Random play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme play (page 69) • Random play (page 71) • Repeat play (page 72) Note • The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray –...
  • Page 70 Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in REPEAT/ PROGRAM stop mode. Press B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v/B/b to select the chapter/track number you want to programme, then press ENTER ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter the chapter/track number.
  • Page 71 Playing in random order (Random play) You can shuffle the playback order of titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in REPEAT/ PROGRAM stop mode. Press B/b to select “RANDOM,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 72 Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. Press REPEAT during playback. REPEAT/ PROGRAM Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. REPEAT/ PROGRAM When playing a DVD...

  • Page 73: 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 tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA 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...

  • Page 74: 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 imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks.
  • Page 75 Notes • Surround effects cannot be obtained for DTS, linear PCM or MP3 audio. • 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 76: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. Press V/v to select the desired track, then press ENTER. The selected track starts playing.
  • Page 77 To change the album, press O RETURN. RETURN Press V/v to select an album, then press ENTER. ENTER The list of tracks contained in the album appears. To select a track, repeat step 2. To go to the next or previous page Press b or B.
  • Page 78 The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows. • Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 ROOT When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree.

  • Page 79: Playing Video Cds With "Menu On/Off" Functions

    Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU 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. The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function. Start playing a VIDEO CD with “MENU ON.”...
  • Page 80 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 “MENU OFF” Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.”...

  • Page 81: Vcr Additional Operations

    VCR Additional Operations Playing a tape with SQPB function The SQPB(Super VHS Quasi Playback) function is only for playing a Super VHS format tape. Insert a Super VHS format tape. Press H. Press SQPB to start SQPB. ANGLE/ SQPB Notes •...

  • Page 82: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. 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. In LP mode Each press advances the time as shown below.
  • Page 83 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. Note •...

  • Page 84: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs 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 85 How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Stereo Normal audio track (monaural)

  • Page 86: 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 references to find a specific recording. To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan) Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
  • Page 87 To search a specific recording (Index search) Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press INDEX, then press m/M twice. INDEX • To search ahead, press M twice. • To search backwards, press m twice. Press m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme is located.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Picture (Tracking)

    Adjusting the picture 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 89 Press V/v to select “SMART TRILOGIC,” then press b. ENTER Press V/v to set “SMART TRILOGIC” to “ON” or “OFF.” ENTER • ON: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted. • OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness manually. To soften the picture, press B. To sharpen the picture, press b.

  • Page 90: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. Press V/v/B/b to select Setup), then press ENTER. ENTER The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select the option to change. ENTER Changing menu options SET UP V/v/B/b...
  • Page 91 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Tape Select Repeat Play Set this option to • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape. •...

  • Page 92: 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 Other VCR (Player) Scart...
  • Page 93 Example C Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Notes •...
  • Page 94 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X to set it to playback pause.

  • Page 95: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Changing setup options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. ENTER The “USER SET” menu appears. Press V/v to select the option to change. ENTER SET UP V/v/B/b...
  • Page 96 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option COLOUR SYSTEM NICAM SMART TRILOGIC AUTO POWER OFF VIDEOPLUS EXTEND TIMER METHOD General setup information Set this option to •...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. General Troubleshooting Symptom The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does not function. The power is turned on but the DVD- VCR does not operate.
  • Page 98 Symptom Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu the picture does not fill the screen. There is no picture from your VCR connected to the LINE IN jacks. There is no sound. Sound is noisy.
  • Page 99 T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are 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...
  • Page 100 • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette as explained above. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
  • Page 101 Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window. The VCR mechanism needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination Remedy •...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Channel coverage PAL (I) UHF B21 to B69 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

  • Page 103: Supplied Accessories

    General Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 29 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature –20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 100 × 330 mm Mass Approx.

  • Page 104: 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 (10) (32) B Disc tray (27) C A (open/close) button (27) (28) D Tape compartment (31) E A (eject) button (32) F LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks (92) G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) H z REC (record) button (35)

  • Page 105: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (28) B Disc indicator (28) C Playing time/clock/current status indicator (28) D Tape indicator (31) E VCR indicator (31) F RECORD indicator (35) G TIMER indicator (40) H STEREO indicator (84) I CHAPTER indicator J TITLE indicator K DTS indicator (53) L SURROUND indicator (74) Index to parts and controls...
  • Page 106 Rear panel DVD player and VCR (out to tv) connector (in from aerial) connector C LINE-1 (EURO AV) D LINE-3 connector E LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (49) Index to parts and controls DVD player only F Mains lead (11) (11) G LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (51) (11)
  • Page 107 Remote commander for DVD A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z (open/close) button (27) (28) C SELECT DVD button (9) D Number buttons* (10) (61) E CLEAR button (70) F SURROUND button (74) G SET UP button (15) H SUBTITLE button (67) I AUDIO button* (73) J PROGRAM button (70) K C PICTURE NAVI button (28) (68)
  • Page 108 (33) (35) R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10) S -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10) T MUTING button (10) [for Sony TV only] MUTING button U SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (35) V TV/VIDEO button (36) W SQPB button (81)

  • Page 109: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

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

  • Page 110: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 56 4:3 Letter Box 56 4:3 Pan Scan 56 Adjusting picture 88 tracking 88 Aerial hookup 11 Angle 66 Audio track 85 Auto Clock Set 14 Auto Set Up 14 Changing menu option 90 Changing the programme position 21 Changing the station name 25 Clock setting 17...
  • Page 112 Sony Corporation AK68-00104A...

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