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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
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SLV-D201P
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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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-D201P Serial No.______________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 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 10 Step 3 : Basic hookups 17 Step 4 : Selecting a language...
  • Page 5 DVD Additional Operations 57 Using the DVD’s menu 58 Zooming into a scene 59 Changing the angles 60 Displaying the subtitle 61 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 65 Using bookmarks 67 Changing the sound 68 Virtual surround setting 70 Playing an MP3 audio track 74 Playing JPEG image files 77 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU...

  • 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 and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available for DATA...

  • Page 7: Notes About Discs

    Note Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs 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 • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note •...

  • 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 an orange dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the...

  • Page 10: 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. Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17: 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. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). •...

  • Page 18: 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 19 Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. Press V/v to select the item you want. Then press B/b to make the setting. • For “Clock data CH” Leave the setting to “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal.
  • Page 20 Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 20). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes.
  • Page 21 Press V/v to select “Manual,” then press ENTER. Press V/v to set the hour. Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to set the minutes. Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes. The day of the week is set automatically.

  • Page 22: 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 23 Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.” • To preset cable TV channels: Press • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press Press V/v to select “Auto channel memory,” then press ENTER. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 24 Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH”...
  • Page 25 To preset/disable a channel: Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter the channel number. Press B/b to select ADD (in memory) or DELETE (deleted). Press ENTER. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Channel to be preset Channel to be disabled Presetting channels...

  • Page 26: 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 27 Press H 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 57. For VIDEO CDs, see page 77. * “–...
  • Page 28 To watch slow motion in continuous play mode (DVD and VIDEO CD only) Press X PAUSE, then press M SLOW y. With each press, the playback speed changes cyclically as follows. To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. Notes • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 49) •...

  • Page 29: 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, subtitle language and surround setting. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language”...
  • Page 30 To playback from the desired title/track counter position Press V/v to select the counter position icon. Enter the desired elapsed playing time of the current title/track using the number buttons. Press ENTER to start playback. Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu. •...

  • Page 31: 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. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).
  • Page 32 Press H 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 * If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.
  • Page 33 Playback options Play in slow motion 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 34: 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. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).
  • Page 35 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or 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. appears in the display window. “...
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 38 Press V/v/B/b to select Recording), then press ENTER. The program menu appears. If necessary, press V/v to select the row that is to be set. Set the channel number, start and stop time, date, and tape speed: Press b to flash each item in turn. Press V/v to set each item.
  • Page 39 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 40: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step 2. Checking/changing/canceling timer settings CLEAR SET UP TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER...
  • Page 41 Press V/v/B/b to select • 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, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel.

  • Page 42: 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 43 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 44: 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 Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).
  • Page 45 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. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. See page 44 for audio connections.

  • Page 46: 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 mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER.
  • Page 47 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” or “Audio DRC.” Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Menu choices •...
  • Page 48 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 49: 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 mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,”...

  • Page 50: Menu Choices

    Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” “Black Level,” or “Video Out.” Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Menu choices •...
  • Page 51 • Video Out You must set this setting when you use S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV. The default setting is indicated in bold print. S-Video Select this when you use the S VIDEO OUT jack on the rear panel to connect to the TV.

  • Page 52: 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 mode The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. The “DVD SETUP”...
  • Page 53 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE 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 54: Parental Control (Limiting Playback By Children)

    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 mode.
  • Page 55 Press V/v to select “Parental,” then press ENTER. Press b to select “Yes”. • If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. The display for confirming the password appears.
  • Page 56 Press V/v to select the level you want, then press 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 lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Zooming Into A Scene

    Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 74. Press ZOOM. “ Press V/v/B/b to move “ Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification. Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below.

  • Page 59: Changing The Angles

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

  • Page 60: 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. Press B/b repeatedly to select the language. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language”...

  • Page 61: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Program play (page 61) • Shuffle play (page 63) • Repeat play (page 64) Note • The play mode is canceled when: – you open the disc tray –...
  • Page 62 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press ENTER. Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter the track number.

  • Page 63: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing in random order (Shuffle play) You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press ENTER. To return to normal play Press CLEAR.

  • Page 64: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    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. Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. When playing a DVD •...

  • Page 65: Using Bookmarks

    Using bookmarks You can store scenes in the player’s memory as bookmarks. You can set up to three bookmarks. Select “MENU OFF” before setting up bookmarks on a VIDEO CD (see “Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions” on page 77). Press BOOKMARK during playback.
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68: 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 69 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 70: 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. When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, “Select a Media Type”...
  • Page 71 Press V/v or ./ > to select the desired track, then press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded. The playing track number appears on the display window. To change the album, press O RETURN. Press V/v to select an album, then press ENTER.
  • Page 72 About MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
  • Page 73 When you insert a DATA CD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from through selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so is played before When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 71), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.

  • Page 74: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, “Select a Media Type”...
  • Page 75 Press ./> to select the next/previous ALBUM page, press V/v/B/b to select an image in the ALBUM display, then press H PLAY. The TIMER menu appears. Press B/b to select the desired play speed, then press ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image. To display an image Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the ALBUM display, then press ENTER.

  • Page 76: About Jpeg Image Files

    To enjoy the Slide show Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the ALBUM display, then press ENTER. Press B/b to select SLIDE, then press ENTER. The TIMER menu appears. Press B/b to select the desired play speed, then press ENTER.

  • 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. Press MENU to select “MENU ON.”...
  • Page 78 Press 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 79: 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. 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 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 an 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. (For customers in USA) General Troubleshooting Symptom The ?/1 switch does not function. The power is turned on but the DVD- VCR does not operate.

  • Page 91: Dvd Troubleshooting

    DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There is no picture/picture noise appears. 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.
  • Page 92 Symptom The disc does not play. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 70). The JPEG image file cannot be played. The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG image album/file is not correctly displayed. The disc does not start playing from the beginning.
  • Page 93 If a Sony cleaning cassette is 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 Symptom The timer does not operate. A tape cannot be inserted. The VCR mecanism needs to be cleaned. Control by AV mouse is not possible. • The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads •...

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 29) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 42 and 47) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound.
  • Page 96 DVD+RW (page 6) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. Interlace format (page 51) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Supplied Accessories

    General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 28 W Power back-up Back-up duration: 0 min 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 99: 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 (32) B Disc tray (26) C A (open/close) button (26) (27) D Tape compartment (34) E A (eject) button (32) F LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (85) G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9)

  • Page 100: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (27) B Disc indicator (27) C Tape indicator (32) D VCR indicator (32) E Timer indicator (38) Index to parts and controls F Record indicator (35) G STEREO indicator (80) H Playing time/clock/current status indicator (27) I SURR (surround) indicator (68) J DTS indicator (47)

  • Page 101: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DVD player and VCR A RF OUT (TO TV) connector (12) B RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector (12) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (11) D LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (11) E AC power cord (10) (13) (15) DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (44) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y...

  • Page 102: Remote Commander

    Remote commander Index to parts and controls A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z button (26) (27) (32) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9) D Number buttons* (25) E CLEAR button (33) (38) (62) F SURROUND button (68) G SET UP button (17) H SUBTITLE/TIMER button (37) (60)

  • Page 103: Tv/Video Button

    R ?/1 (power) switch (32) S CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons* (34) (83) T VOL (volume) +/– buttons U ENTER button* (17) V MUTING/ZOOM button (58) [for DVD] ZOOM button [for VIDEO] No function MUTING button W SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (35) X TV/VIDEO button (36) Y ANGLE button (59)

  • Page 104: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

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

  • Page 105: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 50 4:3 Letter Box 50 4:3 Pan Scan 50 Adjusting picture 83 tracking 83 Angle 59 Antenna hookup 12 Audio track 80 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 11 Auto Clock Set 18 Bookmark 65 Cable hookup 10 Changing menu option 84 Cleaning the video heads 93 Clock setting 18 Commercial Skip 32...
  • Page 108 Sony Corporation AK68-00301A Printed in China...

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