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Sony SLV-D900E Operating Instructions Manual

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3-079-775-E1 (1) GB
DVD Player/
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Operating Instructions
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SLV-D900E
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-079-775-E1 (1) GB DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-D900E © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • 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 17 Step 5 : Selecting a language...
  • Page 5 DVD Additional Operations 67 Using the DVD’s menu 69 Zooming into a scene 70 Changing the angles 71 Displaying the subtitle 72 Picture navigation 73 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) 77 Changing the sound 78 Virtual surround setting 80 Playing an MP3 audio track 83 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF”...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

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

  • Page 7: Notes About Discs

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

  • Page 8: Getting Started

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

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

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

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

    Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 53) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience. If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 12. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to...
  • Page 12 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to panel of the DVD-VCR. Connect aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.
  • Page 13 Additional connections To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this DVD-VCR on the TV even when the DVD-VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this DVD-VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or...

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

    Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the DVD-VCR for the first time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and DVD-VCR clock automatically.
  • Page 15 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER repeatedly. ENTER The “COUNTRY SELECTION” menu appears on the TV screen. The abbreviations of the countries are as follows: Abbreviation Country Press V/v/B/b to select the abbreviation of your country from the table in step 3, then ENTER press ENTER.
  • Page 16 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press O RETURN. To change the RF channel If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the DVD- VCR and TV. Select select VIDEO OUTPUT CH. Select the RF channel by pressing the B/b buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

  • Page 17: Step 5 : Selecting A Language

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

  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20: Step 7 : Presetting Channels

    Step 7 : Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 21 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row which you want to preset, then press b. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
  • Page 22 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 5, press V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture, then press O RETURN to exit the menu.
  • Page 23 Press SET UP. SET UP The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select (INSTALLATION), then press ENTER. ENTER The “INSTALLATION” menu appears. Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row containing the programme position you want to change.
  • Page 24 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 25 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
  • Page 26 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 27 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press b. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly. Press V/v to select “NAME,”...

  • Page 28: Setting The Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder

    Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the DVD-VCR. Connecting a decoder AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder Scart cable (not supplied) LINE-3...
  • Page 29 Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your DVD-VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. Before you start… •...
  • Page 30 Press V/v to select the row which you want to set for the decoder, then press b. ENTER To display positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. Press V/v to select “DECODER.” ENTER Press b to set “DECODER” to “ON,” then press ENTER.

  • 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. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 32 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 67. For VIDEO CDs, see page 83. Additional tasks Stop Pause...
  • Page 33 • You can listen to the sound during 2 fast forward playback. However, you cannot listen to DTS (Only Digital Out), MPEG audio and LPCM sound. • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Setting the recording duration time”...

  • Page 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 and subtitle language. Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”...

  • 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. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
  • Page 36 Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off) Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end.
  • Page 37 • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes during pause. Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 38: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
  • Page 39 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme • PROG/ TRACKING position number you want appears in the display window. INPUT • To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the SELECT LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.
  • Page 40 In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 95). Maximum Recording Time Tape Length E-180 E-240 E-260 E-300 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV”...
  • Page 41 Notes • The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

  • Page 42: Recording Tv Programmes Using The

    Recording TV programmes using the ShowView ® The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
  • Page 43 Press TIMER. SUBTITLE/ TIMER • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “VARIABLE”: The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears on the TV screen. Press V/v to select “SHOWVIEW,” then press ENTER. ENTER • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “SHOWVIEW”: The “SHOWVIEW” menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 44 If you want to change the date, tape speed and the VPS/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 45 To watch another TV programme after setting the timer 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 aerial input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.
  • Page 46 Notes • If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function. • The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted. •...

  • Page 47: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 48 Press TIMER. SUBTITLE/ TIMER • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “VARIABLE”: The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears on the TV screen. Press V/v to select “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. ENTER • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “STANDARD”: The “TIMER PROGRAMMING” menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 49 To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order. today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ...
  • Page 50 To watch a DVD after setting the timer Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. Press H. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change to the DVD playback screen.

  • Page 51: 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 52 Press V/v/B/b to select ENTER. ENTER • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change the settings, press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel.

  • Page 53: 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 54 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 55: Video Hookup

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

  • Page 56: Dvd Settings And Adjustments

    DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER.
  • Page 57 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” “Audio DRC,” or “MPEG.” ENTER Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. ENTER RETURN Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices •...
  • Page 58 • MPEG Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. MPEG Notes • If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output the following signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. –...

  • Page 59: Screen Setup

    Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. ENTER The “DVD SETUP”...
  • Page 60 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” or “DVD Video Out.” ENTER Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. ENTER RETURN Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices •...
  • Page 61 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 62: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound track or subtitle. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER.

  • Page 63: Audio Language

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

  • Page 64: Parental Control

    Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode.
  • Page 65 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. ENTER The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select “Parental,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press b to select “Yes.” • If you have not entered a password ENTER The display for registering a new password appears.
  • Page 66 Press V/v to select the level you want, then press ENTER. ENTER The options are as follows. Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2 y Level 1 (Kids Safe) The higher the value, the stricter the limitation.

  • Page 67: 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 68 Press ENTER. ENTER To turn off the DVD’s menu Press x. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button. Using the DVD’s menu...

  • Page 69: Zooming Into A Scene

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

  • Page 70: Changing The Angles

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

  • Page 71: 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. SUBTITLE/ Press SUBTITLE during playback. TIMER Press V/v repeatedly to select the language, then press ENTER. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

  • Page 72: Picture Navigation

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

  • Page 73: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Random Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions play, Random play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme play (page 73) • Random play (page 75) • Repeat play (page 76) Note • The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray –...
  • Page 74 Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in REPEAT/ PROGRAM stop mode. Press B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press ENTER. ENTER Press V/v/B/b to select the chapter/track number you want to programme, then press ENTER ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter the chapter/track number.
  • Page 75 Playing in random order (Random play) You can shuffle the playback order of titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in REPEAT/ PROGRAM stop mode. Press B/b to select “RANDOM,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 76 Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. Press REPEAT during playback. REPEAT/ PROGRAM Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. REPEAT/ PROGRAM When playing a DVD...

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 79 Notes • Surround effects cannot be obtained for DTS, linear PCM or MP3 audio. • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 80: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. Press V/v to select the desired track, then press ENTER. The selected track starts playing.
  • Page 81 To change the album, press O RETURN. RETURN Press V/v to select an album, then press ENTER. ENTER The list of tracks contained in the album appears. To select a track, repeat step 2. To go to the next or previous page Press b or B.
  • Page 82 The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows. • Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 ROOT When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree.

  • Page 83: Playing Video Cds With "Menu On/Off" Functions

    Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search and perform other operations interactively. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen. The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function. Start playing a VIDEO CD with “MENU ON.”...
  • Page 84 Press ENTER. ENTER Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. To return to the menu Press O RETURN. To play using “MENU OFF” Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.”...

  • Page 85: Vcr Additional Operations

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

  • Page 86: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press z REC. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. In LP mode Each press advances the time as shown below.
  • Page 87 To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode. To stop while recording Press x. Note •...

  • Page 88: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To select bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
  • Page 89 To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO to select the sound you want. Stereo programmes To listen to Stereo Left channel Right channel Left and right channels* * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels Bilingual programmes To listen to Main Main and sub...
  • Page 90 How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Normal audio track (monaural) Hi-fi audio track...

  • Page 91: 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 92 To search a specific recording (Index search) Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press INDEX, then press m/M twice. INDEX • To search ahead, press M twice. • To search backwards, press m twice. Press m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme is located.

  • Page 93: 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 94 Press V/v to select “SMART TRILOGIC,” then press b. ENTER Press V/v to set “SMART TRILOGIC” to “ON” or “OFF.” ENTER • ON: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted. • OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness manually. To soften the picture, press B. To sharpen the picture, press b.

  • Page 95: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. Press V/v/B/b to select Setup), then press ENTER. ENTER The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select the option to change. ENTER SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER...
  • Page 96 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Tape Select Repeat Play Changing menu options Set this option to • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape. •...

  • Page 97: 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 98 Example C Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Notes •...
  • Page 99 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X to set it to playback pause.

  • Page 100: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Changing setup options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP mode. Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. ENTER The “USER SET” menu appears. Press V/v to select the option to change. ENTER General setup information SET UP...
  • Page 101 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option COLOUR SYSTEM NICAM SMART TRILOGIC AUTO POWER OFF SHOWVIEW EXTEND TIMER METHOD Set this option to •...

  • Page 102: 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 103 Symptom Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu the picture does not fill the screen. There is no picture from your VCR connected to the LINE IN jacks. There is no sound. Sound is noisy.
  • Page 104 T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may...
  • Page 105 • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette as explained above. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
  • Page 106 Symptom You cannot watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode. A PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled. A tape cannot be inserted. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window. The VCR mechanism needs to be cleaned.

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Channel coverage PAL (B/G) VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H 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...

  • Page 108: Supplied Accessories

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

  • Page 109: 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) (36) B Disc tray (31) C A (open/close) button (31) (32) D Tape compartment (35) E A (eject) button (36) F LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks (97) G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) H z REC (record) button (39)
  • Page 110 Display window A DVD indicator (32) B Disc indicator (32) C Playing time/clock/current status indicator (32) D Tape indicator (35) E VCR indicator (35) F RECORD indicator (39) Index to parts and controls G TIMER indicator (44) H STEREO indicator (88) I CHAPTER indicator J TITLE indicator K DTS indicator (57)

  • Page 111: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DVD player and VCR (out to tv) connector (in from aerial) connector C LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector D LINE-3 connector (13) E LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (53) DVD player only F Mains lead (11) (11) G LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (55) (11) H S VIDEO OUT jacks (55) (12)
  • Page 112 Remote commander for DVD Index to parts and controls A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z (open/close) button (31) (32) C SELECT DVD button (9) D Number buttons* (10) (65) E CLEAR button (74) F SURROUND button (78) G SET UP button (16) H SUBTITLE button (71) I AUDIO button* (77) J PROGRAM button (74)
  • Page 113 (37) (39) R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10) S -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10) T MUTING button (10) [for Sony TV only] MUTING button U SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (39) V TV/VIDEO button (40) W SQPB button (85)

  • Page 114: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

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

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 60 4:3 Letter Box 60 4:3 Pan Scan 60 Adjusting picture 93 tracking 93 Aerial hookup 11 Angle 70 Audio track 90 Auto Clock Set 15 Auto Set Up 14 Canal Plus 28 Changing menu option 95 Changing the programme position 22 Changing the station name 26...
  • Page 116 Sony Corporation...

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