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Sony SLV-D930 GI Operating Instructions Manual

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2-109-225-13 (2) GB

DVD Player/

Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-D930 GI
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    2-109-225-13 (2) GB DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-D930 GI © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

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

  • Page 3: Caution

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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 3 Caution 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs Getting Started 8 Step 1 : Unpacking 9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR 14 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 16 Step 5 : Selecting a language...
  • Page 5 DVD Additional Operations 66 Using the DVD’s menu 68 Zooming into a scene 69 Changing the angles 70 Displaying the subtitle 71 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 76 Changing the sound 77 Virtual surround setting 79 Playing an MP3 audio track 84 Playing JPEG image files 88 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this manual • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

  • Page 7: Notes About Discs

    Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 •...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. Unpacking •...

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

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this DVD- VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the...
  • Page 10 Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.

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

    Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 52) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience. If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 12. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to...
  • Page 12 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to panel of the DVD-VCR. Connect aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.
  • Page 13 Additional connections To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this DVD-VCR on the TV even when the DVD-VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this DVD-VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or...

  • Page 14: Step 4 : Setting Up The Dvd-Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the DVD-VCR for the first time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, and DVD-VCR clock automatically.
  • Page 15 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press SET UP. To change the RF channel If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the DVD- VCR and TV. Select “Install” in the “OPTION” menu, then press V/v to select “Video Output CH.”...

  • Page 16: Step 5 : Selecting A Language

    Step 5 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). •...

  • Page 17: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

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

  • Page 19: Step 7 : Presetting Channels

    Step 7 : Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).
  • Page 20 Press V/v to select the row which you want to preset, then press b. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. ENTER Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b. ENTER Enter the station name.
  • Page 21 If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 5, press V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture. Then press ENTER. • The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically. Note •...
  • Page 22 Press V/v to select “Install,” then press ENTER. ENTER The “INSTALL” menu appears. Press V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row containing the programme position you want to change. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.
  • Page 23 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).
  • Page 24 Press V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
  • Page 25 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).
  • Page 26 Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press b. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly. Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b. ENTER Enter the station name.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 28 Press H. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time.* Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 66. For VIDEO CDs, see page 88. * “–...
  • Page 29 Notes • You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. • Switching between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is possible only while the disc is stopped. Press TOP MENU to switch between ORG and PL. To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.
  • Page 30 Notes • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 58.) • Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the scratch.

  • Page 31: 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 during playback. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting.
  • Page 32 To playback the desired title/track or chapter You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. Press V/v during playback to select the desired item. Press B/b to change the item. Press ENTER to start playback. Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.
  • Page 33 Notes • The display may not change as operated depending on the disc. • The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position information on the on-screen display is being changed. • The remaining time of the current track and the disc may not be indicated correctly for Copy Control CDs, CD EXTRA or CDs with jacket pictures on the disc, etc.

  • Page 34: Locking The Disc Tray (Child Lock)

    Locking the disc tray You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake. To lock the disc tray When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time.

  • Page 35: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).
  • Page 36 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 turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off) Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding.
  • Page 37 To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again. During playback, press REPLAY (see “To play/search at various speeds” above). To skip playback You can skip a scene that you do not want to watch and restart playback. During playback, press SKIP (see “To play/search at various speeds”...
  • Page 38 Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. •...

  • Page 39: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).
  • Page 40 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme • PROG/ TRACKING position number you want appears in the display window. INPUT SELECT • To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.
  • Page 41 To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY three times. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time. STEREO PR 1 BBC 1 AUTO 0 : 0 0 : 2 Time counter In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the “VIDEO SETUP”...
  • Page 42 To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the number buttons.

  • Page 43: Recording Tv Programmes Using The

    Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ ® The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
  • Page 44 Press V/v to select “VideoPlus,” then press ENTER. ENTER The “VideoPlus” menu appears. Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. You can also press B to delete the last entered number.
  • Page 45 If you want to change the date, tape speed and the PDC setting: ENTER Press B/b to select the item you want to change. Press V/v to reset it. • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”...
  • Page 46 To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting. Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

  • Page 47: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to six programmes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 48 Press V/v to select “Standard,” then press ENTER. ENTER The timer programming menu appears. Set the programme position, date, start and stop times, tape speed and PDC function: ENTER Press b to select each item in turn. Press V/v to set each item. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset.
  • Page 49 Daily/weekly recording In step 3 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order. today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ... t W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 3 above, press v to select “Auto.”...

  • Page 50: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 51 Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel. ENTER • To change the setting, press B/b to select the item you want to change, and press V/v to change it. CLEAR • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

  • Page 52: 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 53 B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

  • Page 54: Video Hookup

    S-Video hookup Make audio connections using the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks when you use S-VIDEO hookup. Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. Audio cord (supplied) Coaxial digital...

  • Page 55: Dvd Settings And Adjustments

    DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode, then press V/v to select and press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,”...
  • Page 56 Press B/b to select an item. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices • Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. D-PCM Dolby Digital • MPEG Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
  • Page 57 • Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – OUT AUDIO L/R jacks – DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital”...

  • Page 58: 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, then press V/v to select and press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 59 Press B/b to select an item. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices • TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting is indicated in bold print. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan 16:9...
  • Page 60 Notes • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and not all the functions described may work. • Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan”...

  • Page 61: 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 , then press press ENTER ENTER Press V/v to select “Language Setup,” then press ENTER.

  • Page 62: Audio Language

    Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: “DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” ENTER Then press ENTER. 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.

  • Page 63: 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, then press V/v to select and press ENTER.
  • Page 64 Press b to select “Yes.” • If you have not entered a password ENTER The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password. •...
  • Page 65 To change the password Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 64. The display for entering a new password appears. Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons. The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the new password. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “Use Password”...

  • Page 66: 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 67 Press ENTER. ENTER To turn off the DVD’s menu Press x. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button or search a point by setting the time. Using the DVD’s menu...

  • Page 68: 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 84. Press ZOOM. MUTING/ ZOOM “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b to move “ ENTER Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.

  • Page 69: 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. ANGLE The angle number appears on the display.

  • Page 70: Displaying The Subtitle

    Displaying the subtitle If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. Press SUBTITLE during playback. SUBTITLE/ TIMER Press B/b repeatedly to select the language. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

  • Page 71: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme play (page 71), Programme play MP3 audio tracks (page 81) • Shuffle play (page 73), Shuffle play MP3 audio tracks (page 82) •...

  • Page 72: Programme Play

    Press B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to programme, then press ENTER. ENTER To programme other tracks, repeat step 3. The programmed track numbers are displayed in the selected order. Press H to start programme play.
  • Page 73 Playing in random order (Shuffle play) You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 82. Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop REPEAT/ INDEX mode.
  • Page 74 Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. Press REPEAT during playback. REPEAT/ INDEX Press REPEAT or B/b to select the item to be repeated. REPEAT/ INDEX When playing a DVD...
  • Page 75 • When playing a DATA CD, press REPEAT again to cancel repeat play. Notes • You cannot repeat play with DVD-RW in VR mode. • You cannot repeat play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. See “Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off”...

  • Page 76: Changing The Sound

    Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and...

  • Page 77: 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. Press SURROUND during playback.
  • Page 78 To cancel the setting Select “Off” in step 2. 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 79: 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 80 Press V/v to select “MP3,” then press ENTER. ENTER The first track starts playing. Press x if necessary. Press O RETURN, then press V/v to select the desired directory in the left column, then press ENTER. RETURN ENTER Press V/v to select the desired track in the right column, then press ENTER.
  • Page 81 Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk. • Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names. • ID3 tags cannot be displayed. To programme MP3 audio tracks Press x twice, then press REPEAT.
  • Page 82 To return to normal play Press CLEAR during programme play. • You cannot repeat play while in programme play. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode. Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE,” then press ENTER. To return to normal play Press CLEAR during shuffle play.
  • Page 83 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 Tree 3 Tree 4 When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from through selected album does not take priority over the next album in the same tree.

  • Page 84: 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 85 Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, then press V/v/ B/b to select an image in the “Album” display. To display the selected image Press ENTER. The selected image number appears in the display window. ENTER To display the next/previous image, press ./>.

  • Page 86: 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 “ The “Interval” menu appears. Press B/b to select the desired playing speed, then press ENTER. Slide show starts. To turn on/off the menu in the single image display Press CLEAR to turn off the menu.
  • Page 87 • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in that order. Notes • The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format. •...

  • Page 88: Playing Video Cds With "Pbc On/Off" Functions

    Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC 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. Press MENU to select “PBC On.” The menu for your selection appears. MENU Press V/v to select the item number you want.
  • Page 89 Press ENTER. ENTER Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. To return to the menu Press O RETURN. To play using “PBC Off” Press MENU to select “PBC Off.”...

  • Page 90: 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. In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
  • Page 91 To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode. To stop while recording Press x. Notes •...

  • Page 92: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In the NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM”...
  • Page 93 Selecting the sound during Hi-Fi playback Press AUDIO to select the sound you want. To listen to Stereo Left channel Right channel Mix sound* Mono sound * The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.

  • Page 94: Searching Using Index Function

    Searching using index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan) Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
  • Page 95 To search a specific recording (Index search) Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press INDEX, then press m/M twice. REPEAT/ INDEX • To search ahead, press M twice. • To search backwards, press m twice. Press m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme is located.

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Picture (Tracking)

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.
  • Page 97 Press V/v to select “User Set,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select “Smart Trilogic,” then press b. ENTER Press V/v to set “SMART TRILOGIC” to “ON” or “OFF.” ENTER • ON: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted. • OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness manually.

  • Page 98: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION) or ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the option to change. ENTER Changing menu options (VIDEO) and press SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER...
  • Page 99 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. OPTION Menu option Auto Power Off Screen Messages Power Save VIDEO SETUP Menu option Tape Select Repeat Play Notes...

  • Page 100: Editing

    Editing How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. Example A Other VCR (Player) Scart...
  • Page 101 Example C Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied). Notes •...
  • Page 102 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

  • Page 103: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Changing setup options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select “User Set,” then press ENTER. ENTER The “USER SET”...
  • Page 104 Press B/b to change the setting. When changing the “RF Output Channel,” confirmation messages will ENTER appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages. Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Colour System NICAM...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. General Troubleshooting Symptom The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does not function. The power is turned on but the DVD- VCR does not operate.
  • Page 106 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 107 Symptom The disc does not play. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 79). 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 108 • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
  • Page 109 Symptom No TV programme appears on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. Nothing happens when you press z REC. The timer does not operate. The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly.
  • Page 110 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture Troubleshooting • Rough picture • Unclear picture initial contamination • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal...

  • Page 111: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 31) 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 53 and 56) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 112 Title (page 31) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track (page 31) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Channel coverage PAL (I) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed...

  • Page 114: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (29) (36) B Disc tray (27) C A (open/close) button (27) (28) D Tape compartment (35) E A (eject) button (36) F z REC (record) button (40) G m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons (29) (36)

  • Page 115: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (28) B Record indicator (40) C VIDEO indicator (35) D Tape indicator (35) E Timer indicator (45) F STEREO indicator (92) G Playing time/clock/current status indicator (28) (35) H SURR (surround) indicator (77) I DTS indicator (56) J Disc indicator (28) Index to parts and controls continued...

  • Page 116: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DVD player and VCR A Mains lead (11) B OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (52) (in from aerial) connector (11) (out to tv) connector (11) E LINE-3 connector (13) F LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (12) Index to parts and controls DVD player only G LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (54) H S-VIDEO OUT jack (54)
  • Page 117 Remote commander for DVD A Z (open/close) button (27) (28) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (9) C SELECT DVD button (9) D Number buttons* (10) (64) E CLEAR button (24) (72) F SURROUND button (77) G SET UP button (15) H SUBTITLE button (70) I AUDIO button* (76) SKIP button (28)
  • Page 118 Remote commander for VCR Index to parts and controls A Z (eject) button (36) B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (9) C SELECT VIDEO button (9) D Number buttons* (10) E CLEAR button (24) (37) F SET UP button (15) G TIMER button (47) H AUDIO button* (92) SKIP button (36) REPLAY button (36)

  • Page 119: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

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

  • Page 120: Index

    DOLBY DIGITAL 52 DTS 53 DVD 6 Editing 100 EP mode 36 Handling discs 7 Hi-fi audio track 93 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia Index scan 94 Instant Advance 28 Instant Replay 28 Instant Skip 36 JPEG 6 Language selecting 16...

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