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Sony SLV-D100 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SLV-D100 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD Player/
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Operating Instructions
For customers in the USA
If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer
Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).
For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services
Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway
Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
SLV-D100
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind
Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service
Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon
Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6
SLV-D100
© 2002 Sony Corporation
3-077-210-13 (1) US

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  • Page 1 Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

  • Page 2: Warning

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SLV-D100 Serial No.______________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source...
  • Page 4 • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Page 5: Dvd Precautions

    DVD Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safeguards 5 DVD Precautions 8 About this manual 8 This player can play the following discs 9 Notes about discs Getting Started 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 21 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock...
  • Page 7 VCR Addtional Operations 79 Setting the recording duration time 80 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 81 Searching using various functions 83 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 84 Changing menu options 85 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 87 General setup information 90 Troubleshooting 95 Specifications 97 Index to parts and controls...

  • Page 8: 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 in video mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs containing MP3* audio tracks)

  • Page 9: Notes About Discs

    Note Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs 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 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Unpacking...

  • Page 11: 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 12 Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed 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 13 Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. •...

  • Page 14: Step 3 : Basic Hookups

    Plug and Play function. • Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the...
  • Page 15 Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups”...
  • Page 16 Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) •...
  • Page 17 Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window.
  • Page 18 Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.
  • Page 19 Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window.
  • Page 20 Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do •...

  • Page 21: Step 4 : Selecting A Language

    Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

  • Page 22: Step 5 : Setting The Clock

    Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD- VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 23 Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the item you want. Then press B/b to make the setting. • For “Clock data CH” ENTER Leave the setting to “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal.
  • Page 24 Using Manual Clock Set Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
  • Page 25 Press V/v to set the hour. ENTER Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to set the minutes. ENTER Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes. The day of the week is set automatically. Press O RETURN to save the clock setting.

  • Page 26: Step 6 : Presetting Channels

    Step 6 : Presetting channels This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.
  • Page 27 Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.” ENTER • To preset cable TV channels: Press ENTER • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press ENTER Press V/v to select “Auto channel memory,” then press ENTER. ENTER All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.
  • Page 28 Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
  • Page 29 • To preset a channel: Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. Press ENTER • To disable a channel: • CH/ TRACKING Press CH +/– to select the channel number. Press ENTER Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN , then press ENTER.

  • Page 30: 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. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 31 Press H PLAY. PLAY 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 60. For VIDEO CDs, see page 77. Additional tasks Stop Pause...
  • Page 32 • You can listen to the sound during 2 fast forward playback. However, you cannot listen to DTS (Only Digital Out) and LPCM sound. Note • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 52) •...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape 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 Press H PLAY. PLAY The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.
  • Page 36 Playback options Play frame by frame Play at various speeds (Shuttle play) To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. 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 37: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs 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 38 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. SP / EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Press z REC to start recording. “...
  • Page 39 To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

  • Page 40: Recording Tv Programs Using The Timer

    Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs 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 41: Recording Tv Programs Using The Timer

    Press V/v/B/b to select Recording), then press ENTER. ENTER The program menu appears. If necessary, press V/v to select the row that is to be set. ENTER Set the channel number, start and stop time, date, and tape speed: ENTER Press b to flash each item in turn.
  • Page 42 To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 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. MO~FR t SUN’S t MON’S t ...

  • Page 43: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step2. CLEAR SET UP TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DVD Setup...
  • Page 44 Press V/v/B/b to select • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. ENTER • If you do not need to change the settings, press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. RETURN Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel.

  • Page 45: 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 46 B Use this hookup if your A/V reciever has a Dolby Digital or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

  • Page 47: Video/Component Video Hookup

    S-Video/Component 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/ Component Video hookup. A Use this hookup if your TV has an S VIDEO input jack •...
  • Page 48 B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks • Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length.

  • Page 49: Dvd Settings And Adjustements

    DVD Settings and Adjustements 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 50 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” or “Audio DRC.” 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 51 Notes • If you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM”). • If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

  • Page 52: 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 53 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” “Black level,” or “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 54 • Black Level You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when viewing DVDs. The default setting is indicated in bold print. • Video Out You must set this setting when you use S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60: 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 61: 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 Note...

  • Page 62: 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 The angle number appears on the display. The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles.

  • Page 63: 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. TIMER/ SUBTITLE Press V/v repeatedly to select the language, then press ENTER. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

  • Page 64: Picture Navigation

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

  • Page 65: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Random Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions Random play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Program play (page 65) • Random play (page 67) • Repeat play (page 68) Note • The play mode is canceled when: – you open the disc tray –...
  • Page 66 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop REPLAY/ REPEAT 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 program, then press ENTER ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter the chapter/track number.
  • Page 67 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 REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop REPLAY/ REPEAT mode. Press B/b to select RANDOM, then press ENTER.
  • Page 68 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. REPLAY/ REPEAT Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. REPLAY/ REPEAT When playing a DVD...

  • Page 69: Using Bookmarks

    Using bookmarks You can store scenes in the player’s memory as bookmarks. You can set up to three bookmarks. Press BOOKMARK during playback. SEARCH MENU/ BOOKMARK Three bookmark placeholders (- - - ) appear next to the bookmark icon. Press B/b to select one of the placeholders. ENTER Play the DVD scene you want, then press ENTER.
  • Page 70 To cancel the bookmark Press CLEAR after step 3. To exit the Bookmark menu Press BOOKMARK. To playback the scene where you insert a bookmark Press BOOKMARK during playback. Press B/b to select the bookmark placeholder, then press H PLAY to play the bookmark.

  • Page 71: Changing The Sound

    Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, 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 72: 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 73 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 74: 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 75 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 step2. To go to the next or previous page Press b or B.
  • Page 76 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 PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree.

  • Page 77: 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 The menu for your selection appears.
  • Page 78 To return to the menu Press O RETURN. To play using “MENU OFF” Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.” When “MENU OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to “MENU ON,” press MENU to select “MENU ON.” Note •...

  • Page 79: Vcr Addtional Operations

    VCR Addtional Operations 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. Each press advances the time as follows. 0:30 1:00 The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops...

  • Page 80: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display “Hi-Fi” on the TV screen. You can also select “Left,” “Right,” or “Mono.” If there is noise in the stereo program, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi- fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.

  • Page 81: Searching Using Various Functions

    Searching using various functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. To search using the index function (Scan and Play) The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
  • Page 82 To search for the counter 0:00:00 point To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.” The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter. Press SEARCH MENU.

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Picture (Tracking)

    Adjusting the picture (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. Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of TRACKING the two tracking buttons.

  • Page 84: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. Press V/v/B/b to select Setup), then press ENTER. The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select the option to change. Press B/b to change the setting. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

  • Page 85: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. • If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack.
  • Page 86 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the display window.

  • Page 87: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Changing setup options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. Press V/v/B/b to select press ENTER. The “OPTION SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select the option to change. Press B/b to change the setting. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
  • Page 88 Setting the RF Output channel When connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF Output channel in the “OPTION SETUP” menu so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the DVD-VCR. Set the RF Output channel to “3CH”...
  • Page 89 Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR. Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. Retighten the screws.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. General Troubleshooting Symptom The ?/1 switch does not function. The power is turned on but the DVD- VCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and “--:--”...
  • Page 91 Symptom There is no sound. Sound is noisy. The sound volume is low. The disc does not play. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 74). The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed. The disc does not start playing from the beginning.
  • Page 92 Symptom The language for the sound track cannot be changed. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. The angles cannot be changed. The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate Troubleshooting Remedy •...
  • Page 93 Sony T-25CLD or T-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
  • Page 94 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture Troubleshooting • Rough picture • Unclear picture initial contamination • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( inches/s),...

  • Page 96: Supplied Accessories

    General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 29 W Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage temperature –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Operating humidity 25% to 80% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx.

  • Page 97: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 POWER switch (12) (35) B Disc tray (30) C A (open/close) button (30) (31) D Tape compartment (37) E A (eject) button (35) F LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (85) G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (11)

  • Page 98: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (31) B Disc indicator (31) C Playing time/clock/current status indicator (31) D Tape indicator (35) E VCR indicator (35) F RECORD indicator (38) Index to parts and controls G TIMER indicator (41) H STEREO indicator (80) I CHAPTER indicator J TITLE indicator K DTS indicator (50)

  • Page 99: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DVD player and VCR A RF OUT (To TV) connector (16) B RF IN (From ANT.) connector (16) C LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (15) D LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (15) E AC power cord (14) (17) (19) DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (47) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y...
  • Page 100 Remote commander Index to parts and controls A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (11) B Z button (30) (31) (35) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (11) D Number buttons* (29) E CLEAR button (36) (41) (66) F SURROUND button (72) G SET UP button (21) H SUBTITLE/TIMER button (40) (63)
  • Page 101 U ENTER button* (21) V MUTING/ZOOM button (12) (61) [for DVD] ZOOM button [for VIDEO] No function [for Sony TV only] MUTING button W SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (38) X TV/VIDEO button (39) Y ANGLE button (62) Z INPUT SELECT button (39)

  • Page 102: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

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

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 53 4:3 Letter Box 53 4:3 Pan Scan 53 Adjusting picture 83 tracking 83 Angle 62 Antenna hookup 16 Audio track 80 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 15 Auto Clock Set 22 Bookmark 69 Cable hookup 14 Changing menu option 84 Cleaning the video heads 93 Clock setting 22 Commercial Skip 35...
  • Page 104 Sony Corporation AK68-00055C Printed in China...

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