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Sony SLV-D300P Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA
If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer
Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).
For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services
Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway
Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913
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-D300P
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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

    Refer to To prevent fire or shock them whenever you call upon your hazard, do not place objects General Sony dealer regarding this product. filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Model No. SLV-D300P Precautions Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Attachments Important Safeguards Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Cleaning Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and Unplug the set from the wall instructions on the appliance, or the one described in outlet before cleaning or...
  • Page 4 Service • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a Damage Requiring Service bookcase, or built-in cabinet, Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer unless proper ventilation is servicing to qualified service personnel under the provided.

  • Page 5: Dvd Precautions

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

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safeguards 5 DVD Precautions 8 About this manual 8 This player can play the following discs 9 Notes about discs Getting Started 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 21 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock...
  • Page 7 Caution VCR Additional Operations 83 Quick Timer Recording For use of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and 84 Recording stereo and bilingual other materials may be copyrighted. programs Unauthorized recording of such material may 85 Searching using various functions be contrary to the provisions of the copyright 87 Adjusting the picture (tracking) laws.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Region code About this manual Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. described below: This system is used to protect copyrights.

  • Page 9: Notes About Discs

    Note Notes about discs 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, • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been edge.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

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

  • Page 11: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Using the remote Remote sensor 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. TV / If the TV does not have the DVD·VIDEO...
  • Page 12 Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
  • Page 13 Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. •...

  • Page 14: Step 3 : Basic Hookups

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

  • Page 21: Step 4 : Selecting A Language

    Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. SET UP 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 11). •...

  • Page 22: Step 5 : Setting The Clock

    Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature SET UP Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD- VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 23 Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. 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 24 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 24). • 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 25 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 26: Step 6 : Presetting Channels

    Step 6 : Presetting channels This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and SET UP unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.
  • Page 27 Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.” • To preset cable TV channels: Press to select “Cable TV.” • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press to select “Antenna.” Press V/v to select “Auto channel memory,” then press ENTER. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.
  • Page 28 Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the CH +/– remote (page 11). •...
  • Page 29 To preset/disable a channel: Channel to be preset Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter the channel number. Press B/b to select ADD (in memory) or DELETE (deleted). Press ENTER. Channel to be disabled Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Presetting channels...

  • Page 30: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 31 Press H PLAY. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time Hour Minute Second Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 61. For VIDEO CDs, see page 81. * “–...
  • Page 32 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 53) •...

  • Page 33: Guide To The On-Screen Display

    Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. V/v/B/b The displayed contents differ according to ENTER the type of disc being played. O RETURN DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and surround setting.
  • Page 34 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, VIDEO CD and CD only).

  • Page 35: 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. TRACKING +/– • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 11).
  • Page 36 Press H PLAY. The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Hour Minute Second Additional tasks Press Stop play x STOP Pause play* X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast-forward the tape M during stop Rewind the tape...
  • Page 37 Playback options Operation During pause, press MSLOW y. Play in slow motion During pause, press C SKIP. Play frame by frame During playback, press .or > SHUTTLE. You can Play at various speeds change the playback speed as follows. (Shuttle play) –...

  • Page 38: 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. CH +/– • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 11).
  • Page 39 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Press z REC to start recording. appears in the display window. “...
  • Page 40 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 41: 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 CLEAR the TV screen.
  • Page 42 Press V/v/B/b to select Set Timer 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 43 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 44: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/canceling timer settings CLEAR SET UP TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step 2. Checking/changing/canceling timer settings...
  • Page 45 Press V/v/B/b to select “Set Timer Recording”, then press 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, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: 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 49 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 48 for audio connections.

  • Page 50: Dvd Settings And Adjustements

    DVD Settings and Adjustements Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection SET UP conditions. V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD Setup), then press ENTER.
  • Page 51 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 52 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 53: Screen Setup

    Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection SET UP conditions. V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD Setup), then press ENTER.
  • Page 54 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 55 • Video Out You must set this setting when you use S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV. The default setting is indicated in bold print. S-Video Select this when you use the S VIDEO OUT jack on the rear panel to connect to the TV.

  • Page 56: 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. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode The “SETUP MENU” appears. Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD Setup), then press ENTER.
  • Page 57 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 58: Parental Control

    Parental Control (limiting playback by children) 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. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop...
  • Page 59 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 60 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 higher the value, the stricter the limitation.

  • Page 61: 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.” Number When you play a DVD which contains buttons several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button.

  • Page 62: Zooming Into A Scene

    Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playback ZOOM or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 78. V/v/B/b ENTER Press ZOOM. “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b to move “ ”...

  • Page 63: Changing The Angles

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

  • Page 64: Displaying The Subtitle

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

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

    Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Program play (page 65) • Shuffle play (page 67) • Repeat play (page 68) Note • The play mode is canceled when: –...
  • Page 66 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 67 Playing in random order (Shuffle play) You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a CLEAR different playing order. REPEAT V/v/B/b ENTER Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 68 Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track CLEAR repeatedly. REPEAT Press REPEAT during playback. Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. When playing a DVD •...

  • Page 69: Using Bookmarks

    Using bookmarks You can store scenes in the player’s memory as bookmarks. You can set up to three bookmarks. CLEAR Select “MENU OFF” before setting up bookmarks on a VIDEO CD (see “Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” BOOKMARK Functions” on page 81). H PLAY ENTER Press BOOKMARK during playback.
  • Page 70 To cancel the bookmark Press CLEAR after step 3. To exit the Bookmark menu Press BOOKMARK. To playback the scene where you insert a bookmark Press BOOKMARK during playback. Press B/b to select the bookmark placeholder, then press H PLAY to play the bookmark.

  • Page 71: Changing The Sound

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

  • Page 72: Virtual Surround Setting

    Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create SURROUND virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks.
  • Page 73 Notes • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 74: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. ./ > H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.
  • Page 75 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 76: About Mp3 Audio Tracks

    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 77 When you insert a DATA CD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from through . Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so is played before When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 75), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.

  • Page 78: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). ./ > H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER TOP MENU DISPLAY 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 79 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 80: 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 81: 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 Number interactively. PBC playback follows a selection buttons menu displayed on your TV screen. The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function. ./>...
  • Page 82 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 83: Vcr Additional Operations

    VCR Additional Operations Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically z REC after a specified duration. x STOP While recording, press z REC. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time as follows.

  • Page 84: 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 85: Searching Using Various Functions

    Searching using various functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with SEARCH an index signal at the point where each MENU recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. H PLAY V/v/B/b 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 86 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 87: 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 88: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. Press V/v/B/b to select (Video Function 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 89: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. •...
  • Page 90 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 91: 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 (Option setup), then press ENTER. The “OPTION SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select the option to change. Press B/b to change the setting.
  • Page 92 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 CH +/– correct signal from the DVD-VCR. TV/VIDEO CHANNEL +/–...
  • Page 93 Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a 300-ohm twin VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector lead cable (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR. Antenna connector (not supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. The power is turned on but the DVD- •...
  • Page 95 DVD Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy There is no picture/picture noise • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. appears. • The connecting cords are damaged. • Check the connection to your TV (page 14) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 96 Symptom Remedy The disc does not play. • The disc is turned over. • Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. • The disc is skewed. • The player cannot play certain discs (page 8). •...
  • Page 97 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 98 Symptom Remedy The timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set. • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. •...

  • Page 99: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 33) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 46 and 51) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound.
  • Page 100 DVD+RW (page 8) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. Interlace format (page 55) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Specifications System Inputs and outputs Laser LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN Semiconductor laser VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Format Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative VHS NTSC standard AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Video recording system Input level: 327 mVrms Rotary head helical scanning FM system Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms...

  • Page 102: 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 103: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 POWER switch (12) (36) Remote sensor B Disc tray (30) J Display window (31) (36) C A (open/close) button (30) (31) K z REC (record) button (39) D Tape compartment (38) L m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button...

  • Page 104: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (31) F Record indicator (39) B Disc indicator (31) G STEREO indicator (84) C Tape indicator (36) H Playing time/clock/current status indicator (31) D VCR indicator (36) I SURR (surround) indicator (72) E Timer indicator (42) J DTS indicator (51) Index to parts and controls...

  • Page 105: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DVD player and VCR DVD player only A RF OUT (TO TV) connector (16) F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (48) B RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector (16) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (49) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks H S-VIDEO OUT jack (48) (15) D LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks...
  • Page 106 A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (11) Remote commander B Z button (30) (31) (36) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (11) D Number buttons* (29) E CLEAR button (37) (42) (66) F SURROUND button (72) G SET UP button (21) H SUBTITLE/TIMER button (41) (64) [for DVD] SUBTITLE button...
  • Page 107 U ENTER button* (21) V MUTING/ZOOM button (12) (62) [for DVD] ZOOM button [for VIDEO] No function [for Sony TV only] MUTING button W SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (39) X TV/VIDEO button (40) Y ANGLE button (63) Z INPUT SELECT button (40)

  • Page 108: 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 109: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 54 JPEG 8 Safety tab 40 4:3 Letter Box 54 SAP (Second Audio Program) 4:3 Pan Scan 54 Searching Language selecting 21 at various speeds 31 LP mode 40 for a blank portion 86 Adjusting for the counter 0 point 86 picture 87 Scan and Play 85 tracking 87...
  • Page 112 Sony Corporation AK68-00158A Printed in China...

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