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Sony SLV-D500P Operating Instructions Manual

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3-083-946-11 (1) US
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
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).
Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway
Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913
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-D500P
© 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-D500P 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 12 Step 3 : Basic hookups 19 Step 4 : Selecting a language...
  • Page 5 80 Changing the sound 81 Virtual surround setting 83 Playing an MP3 audio track 87 Playing JPEG image files 90 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions VCR Additional Operations 92 Quick Timer Recording 93 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 94 Searching using various functions 96 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 97 Changing menu options...

  • 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) 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 an orange 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 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 11 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 12: 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19: 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 20: 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 21 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 22 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 22). • 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 23 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 24: 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28: Step 7 : Setting Up The Vcr Plus

    Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ How the VCR Plus+ system works Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine.
  • Page 29 Press SET UP. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select Setup), then press ENTER. The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN (Channel Setting up the VCR Plus+ continued ® system...
  • Page 30 Press V/v to select “Guide channel setup,” then press ENTER. The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press B/b to select the channel number that does not match the guide channel. •...

  • Page 31: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your 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 32 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 70. For VIDEO CDs, see page 90. * “–...
  • Page 33 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 62) •...

  • Page 34: 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 35 To playback from the desired counter position Press V/v to select the counter position icon. Enter the desired position using the number buttons. Press ENTER to start playback. Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu. • You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using (DVD and CD only).

  • Page 36: 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 37 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 38 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 39: 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 40 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. “ To stop recording Press x STOP.
  • Page 41 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 42: 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 43 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 44 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 45: Recording Tv Programs Using The Dial Timer

    Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.
  • Page 46 Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time. “START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/–...
  • Page 47 Press DIAL TIMER. “Current channel” flashes in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2.” Press DIAL TIMER.
  • Page 48 To set the clock Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month. Press DIAL TIMER. DAY indicator appears in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.
  • Page 49 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set.

  • Page 50: Recording Tv Programs Using The Vcr Plus+ System

    Recording TV programs using the VCR ® Plus+ system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time.
  • Page 51 Press the VCR Plus+ button. Press V/v to select “Enter code.” Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset. Press V/v to select “Mode.” Press B/b to select ONCE, MO~FR, or Weekly: To record Only once...
  • Page 52 Press B/b to select the tape speed, Auto, SP, or EP. Press ENTER to confirm the setting. To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 7. Press O RETURN to exit the menu. Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

  • Page 53: 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. CLEAR SET UP TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings...
  • Page 54 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 55: 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 56 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 57: 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 58 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 55 for audio connections.

  • Page 59: 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 mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER.
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62: 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 63 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 64 • 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 Component • You can select the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. When you press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is in stop mode, progressive signal is selected and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue.

  • Page 65: 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 66 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 67: 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 mode.
  • Page 68 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 69 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 70: 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 71: 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 87. Press ZOOM. “ ” appears. 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 72: 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. The angle number appears on the display. The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles.

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 74) • Shuffle play (page 76) • Repeat play (page 77) Note • The play mode is canceled when: – you open the disc tray –...
  • Page 75 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 76 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 77 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 78: 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 90). Press BOOKMARK during playback.
  • Page 79 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 80: 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 81: 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 82 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 83: 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 84 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 85 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 86 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. (Example: C contains D so When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 84), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.

  • Page 87: 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 88 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 89: 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 90: 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 91 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 92: 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 The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording.

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) 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 99 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 100: 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 101 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. CHANNEL +/–...
  • Page 102 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 103: 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 104 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 105 Symptom The disc does not play. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 83). 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 106 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 107 Symptom The timer does not operate. A tape cannot be inserted. The VCR mecanism needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination Remedy • Check that the clock is set. •...

  • Page 108: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 34) 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 (pages 55 and 60) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 109 Interlace format (page 64) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

  • Page 110: 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 111: Supplied Accessories

    General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 28 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 112: 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 (10) (37) B Disc tray (31) C A (open/close) button (31) (32) D Tape compartment (39) E A (eject) button (37) F SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) G LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks* (98)

  • Page 113: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (32) B Disc indicator (32) C MONTH indicator (45) D DAY indicator (48) E YEAR indicator (48) F DATE indicator (45) G Tape indicator (37) H VCR indicator (37) I Timer indicator (43) J Record indicator (40) K STEREO indicator (93) L Playing time/clock/current status indicator (32)

  • Page 114: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DVD player and VCR A RF OUT (TO TV) connector (14) B RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector (14) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (13) D LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (13) E AC power cord (12) (15) (17) Index to parts and controls DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (57)
  • Page 115 Remote commander A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z button (31) (32) (37) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9) D Number buttons* (27) E CLEAR button (38) (43) (75) F SURROUND button (81) G SET UP button (19) H SUBTITLE/TIMER button (42) (73) [for DVD] SUBTITLE button...
  • Page 116 V ENTER button* (19) W MUTING/ZOOM button (10) (71) [for DVD] ZOOM button [for VIDEO] No function [for Sony TV only] MUTING button X SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (40) Y TV/VIDEO button (41) Z ANGLE button (72) wj INPUT SELECT button (41)

  • Page 117: 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 118: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 63 4:3 Letter Box 63 4:3 Pan Scan 63 Adjusting picture 96 tracking 96 Angle 72 Antenna hookup 14 Audio track 93 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 13 Auto Clock Set 20 Bookmark 78 Cable hookup 12 Changing menu option 97 Channel line-up chart 28 Cleaning the video heads 106 Clock setting 20...
  • Page 120 Sony Corporation AK68-00160A Printed in China...

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