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Sony SLV-D910AZ Operating Instructions Manual

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3-084-918-12 (1) GB
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
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Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC4.43
SLV-D910AZ
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-084-918-12 (1) GB DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC4.43 SLV-D910AZ © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Welcome! Precautions To prevent fire or shock Thank you for purchasing this hazard, do not expose Sony DVD Player/Video Safety the unit to rain or Cassette Recorder. Before • This unit operates on 220 – moisture. operating this player, please 240 V AC, 50 Hz.

  • 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 13 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 Step 5 : Setting the clock...
  • Page 5 DVD Additional Operations 62 Using the DVD’s menu 64 Zooming into a scene 65 Changing the angles 66 Displaying the subtitle 67 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 71 Changing the sound 72 Virtual surround setting 74 Playing an MP3 audio track 78 Playing JPEG image files 82 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU...

  • Page 6: 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 • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is discs (playback only) labelled with identical described below: region codes.

  • Page 7: 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 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

    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 a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the TV / DVD·VIDEO...
  • 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 48) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience. Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the...
  • Page 12 Additional connection To a TV that has audio/ video input jacks This additional connection improve picture and sound LINE OUT quality. Connect the TV as LINE IN shown on the right. Audio/video cable (not supplied) Connecting the DVD-VCR...

  • Page 13: 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 UP set TV channels automatically. V/v/B/b ENTER Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
  • Page 14 Press V/v to select the appropriate TV system, AUTO SETUP then press ENTER. ENTER The DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the Please wait receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area). If you want to change the order of the channels RETURN SET UP or disable unwanted programme positions, see...

  • Page 15: Step 5 : Setting The Clock

    Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the DVD- VCR to use the timer features properly. 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 9).
  • Page 16 Press V/v to set the hour. CLOCK SET ENTER Time Date Year 18:00 1/JAN /2003 WED ENTER RETURN SET UP Press b to select the minutes and set the CLOCK SET minutes by pressing V/v. ENTER Time Date Year 18:30 1/JAN /2003 WED ENTER RETURN SET UP...

  • Page 17: Step 6 : Selecting The Tv System

    Step 6 : Selecting the TV system You must select the appropriate TV system SET UP for your area. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).
  • Page 18 Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Selecting the TV system...

  • 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. 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 9).
  • Page 20 Press V/v to select the row which you want to MANUAL TUNING preset, then press b. SYSTEM : B/G/D/K ENTER : – – – To display other pages for programme – positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. NAME : – – – – MEMORY : ENTER RETURN...
  • 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. Notes •...
  • Page 22 Press V/v to select “Install”, then press INSTALL ENTER. Auto Setup ENTER Manual Setup The “INSTALL” menu appears. TV System Video Output CH [CH68] ENTER RETURN SET UP Press V/v to select “Manual Setup”, then press TV STATION TABLE ENTER. NAME SYSTEM ENTER...
  • 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 TV STATION TABLE ENTER. NAME SYSTEM ENTER AAB – B/G/D/K LMN – B/G/D/K CDE – B/G/D/K I J K – B/G/D/K SWAPPING : ENTER RETURN DELETE : CLEAR Press V/v to select the row which you want to TV STATION TABLE disable.

  • Page 25: Before You Start

    Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). 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 9).
  • Page 26 Press V/v to select the row which you want to MANUAL TUNING change or enter the station name, then press b. SYSTEM : B/G/D/K ENTER : 033 To display other pages for programme – positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly. 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 Additional tasks Press Stop play Pause play* X or H Resume play after pause Advance by frame in pause mode > on the remote Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the previous chapter, track, .
  • Page 29 • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 85). Notes • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 55.) •...

  • Page 30: 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 31 To playback from the desired title/track counter position T:0:01:09 Press V/v to select the counter position icon. ENG 5.1CH ENG(3/5) Enter the desired elapsed playing time of the current - ~ 9 ENTER title/track using the number buttons. Press ENTER to start playback. Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.

  • Page 32: 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. TRACKING +/– • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).
  • Page 33 Additional tasks Press Stop play Pause play* X or H Resume play after pause M during stop Fast-forward the tape m during stop Rewind the tape Eject the tape * If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.
  • Page 34 To resume normal playback Press H. To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set “Colour System” in the “USER SET” menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 98).

  • Page 35: 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. PROG +/– • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).
  • Page 36 • 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 other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE SELECT inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.
  • Page 37 In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 94). Maximum Recording Time Tape Length E-180 3 hrs 6 hrs E-240 4 hrs 8 hrs...
  • Page 38 Notes • 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. • When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct.

  • Page 39: 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… SELECT VIDEO • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. •...
  • Page 40 Set the date, start and stop times, programme PR DATE START STOP SPEED position and tape speed: 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 CLEAR SET UP setting and reset.
  • Page 41 To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 3 above, press v to select “Auto”. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed.

  • Page 42: Recording Tv Programmes Using Easy Timer

    Recording TV programmes using EASY TIMER The Easy Timer function allows you to make PROGRAM +/– timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to six programmes that will be broadcast within a month using EASY TIMER.
  • Page 43 Press EASY TIMER to set the start time. EASY TIMER “START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window. Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time. EASY TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–...
  • Page 44 Press EASY TIMER. EASY TIMER The current programme position number flashes in the display window. Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position number. EASY TIMER To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 jacks or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1”...
  • Page 45 To set the clock Hold down EASY TIMER so that DAY indicator appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn EASY TIMER to set the day. Press EASY TIMER. MONTH indicator appears in the display window. Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month and then the year.

  • Page 46: 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 47 Press V/v to select setting you want to change PR DATE START STOP SPEED or cancel. MO 30 0 :0 0 1 : 0 0 ENTER WE 02 : 0 0 : 3 0 • To change the setting, press B/b to flash the TU 30 :3 0 : 0 0...

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50: 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 “DVD only” section when you use S VIDEO/ Component hookup. A Use this hookup if your TV has an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).
  • Page 51 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 colour reproduction and high quality images. See page 50 for audio connections.

  • Page 52: Dvd Settings And Adjustments

    DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection SET UP conditions. V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP DVD SETUP mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) Language Setup Audio Setup...
  • Page 53 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 Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
  • Page 54 • 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: – LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks – DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital”...

  • Page 55: 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 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP DVD SETUP mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) Language Setup Audio Setup...
  • Page 56 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 Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV.

  • Page 57: 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 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP DVD SETUP V/v to select mode (DVD) , then press...

  • Page 58: Audio Language

    Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE DVD MENU LANGUAGE ENTER You can select the desired language for the English Français disc’s menu. DVD Menu Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others SET UP ENTER RETURN •...

  • Page 59: 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 60 Press b to select “Yes”. • If you have not entered a password CREATE PASSWORD ENTER The display for registering a new password Enter Password appears. – – – – Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. RETURN The display for confirming the password CREATE PASSWORD appears.
  • Page 61 To change the password Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 60. 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 62: 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 63 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 64: 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. MUTING/ ZOOM “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b to move “ ”...

  • Page 65: Changing The Angles

    Changing the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in ANGLE 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.

  • Page 66: Displaying The Subtitle

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

  • Page 67: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme play (page 67) • Shuffle play (page 69) • Repeat play (page 70) Note • The play mode is cancelled when: –...

  • Page 68: Programme Play, Shuffle Play

    Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press PROGRAM 01 ENTER. Track Program Order ENTER – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 69: Programme Play, Shuffle Play

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

  • Page 70: Programme Play, Shuffle Play

    Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a CLEAR disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. REPEAT Press REPEAT during playback. REPEAT/ PROGRAM Press REPEAT to select the item to be repeated. REPEAT/ PROGRAM When playing a DVD...

  • Page 71: 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 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 SURROUND 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 73 Notes • Surround effects cannot be obtained for DTS or linear PCM. • 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. ./> V/v/V/v ENTER O RETURN Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. Select a Media Type When you load a DATA CD which contains 1 MP3...
  • Page 75 Press V/v then press ENTER, or press ./> to select the desired track. 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.
  • Page 76 To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.
  • Page 77 Tips • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order. • A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be played back.

  • 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). ./> V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. Select a Media Type When you load a DATA CD which contains 1 MP3 2 JPEG...
  • Page 79 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 80: About Jpeg Image Files

    To enjoy the Slide show Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album” Interval: display, then press ENTER. Press B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER. The “Interval” menu appears. Press B/b to select the desired playing speed, then press ENTER.
  • Page 81 • 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 82: 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 buttons selection menu displayed on your TV screen. The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function.
  • Page 83 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 84: 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. SQPB Insert a Super VHS format tape. Press H. Press SQPB to start SQPB. ANGLE/ SQPB Notes •...

  • Page 85: Quick Timer Recording

    Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC 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. Normal recording 0:30 1:00...
  • Page 86 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 87: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 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 88 To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO to select the sound you want. Stereo programmes To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo NICAM, STEREO STEREO Left channel NICAM, LCH STEREO Right channel NICAM, RCH STEREO Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH STEREO * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels...
  • Page 89 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. Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed...

  • Page 90: Searching Using Index Function

    Searching using index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with INDEX 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 91 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. INDEX SEARCH Press m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme is located.

  • Page 92: Adjusting The Picture (Tracking)

    Adjusting the picture (tracking) 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. T R A C K I N G – – – – – – –...
  • Page 93 Press V/v to select “User Set”, then press USER SET ENTER. Colour System [AUTO] ENTER NICAM [On] Smart Trilogic [On] RETURN SET UP Press V/v to select “Smart Trilogic”, then USER SET press b. Colour System [AUTO] ENTER NICAM [On] Smart Trilogic [On] RETURN...

  • Page 94: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP OPTION mode, then press V/v to select Clock Install (OPTION) or (VIDEO) and press User Set Auto Power Off [Off] ENTER. Screen Messages [On] ENTER...
  • Page 95 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 Set this option to Auto Power Off • “Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. •...

  • Page 96: 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 or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. Example A Your VCR (Recorder) LINE IN 1...
  • Page 97 How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. •...

  • Page 98: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Changing setup options SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP OPTION mode, then press V/v to select Clock Install (OPTION) and press ENTER. User Set Auto Power Off [Off] Screen Messages [On]...
  • Page 99 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to Colour System • “Auto” to select the colour system automatically. •...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. not function. The power is turned on but the DVD- •...
  • Page 101 Symptom Remedy Even though you set the aspect ratio • The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD. in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu the picture does not fill the screen. There is no picture from your VCR •...
  • Page 102 Symptom Remedy The title of the MP3 audio album or • The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other track is not correctly displayed. characters are displayed as asterisks. The disc does not start playing from • Programme play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been the beginning.
  • Page 103 • 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 104 Symptom Remedy The tape is ejected when you press • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, z REC. cover the tab hole. Nothing happens when you press • Make sure the tape is not at its end. z REC.

  • Page 105: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 30) DVD (page 6) Sections of a picture or a music feature that A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving are smaller than titles. A title is composed of pictures even though its diameter is the same several chapters.
  • Page 106 Title (page 30) 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 30) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications System Timer section Laser Clock Semiconductor laser Quartz locked Signal format system Timer indication PAL/(NTSC) 24-hour cycle Channel coverage Timer setting B/G:VHF E2 to E12/UHF E21 to E69/ 6 programs (max.) CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 Power back-up B/B: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69 Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time RF output signal...

  • Page 108: 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) (33) Remote sensor (9) B Disc tray (27) K Display window (27) (32) C A (open/close) button (27) (28) L z REC (record) button (36) D Tape compartment (32) M m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons...

  • Page 109: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (27) H VCR indicator (32) B Disc indicator (27) I Timer indicator (40) C MONTH indicator (42) J Recording indicator (36) D DAY indicator (42) K STEREO indicator (87) E YEAR indicator (42) L Playing time/clock/current status indicator (27) F DATE indicator (42) M SURR (surround) indicator (72)

  • Page 110: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DVD player and VCR DVD player only E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/Cb/Cr (out to tv) connector (11) jacks (51) (in from aerial) connector (11) F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (50) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks G Mains lead (11) (48) D LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks H DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack...
  • Page 111 A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) Remote commander for DVD B Z (open/close) button (27) (28) C SELECT DVD button (9) D Number buttons* (10) (60) E CLEAR button (68) F SURROUND button (72) G SET UP button (14) H SUBTITLE button (66) I AUDIO button* (71) J REPEAT/PROGRAM button (67) (70) K C STEP button (28)
  • Page 112 A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) Remote commander for VCR B Z (eject) button (33) C SELECT VIDEO button (9) D Number buttons* (10) E CLEAR button (24) F SET UP button (14) G TIMER button (39) H AUDIO button* (87) I INDEX button (90) J C STEP button (33) K z REC (record) button (36)

  • Page 113: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation Language Arabic 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 Turquish Vietnamese Afrikaans DVD Audio/Subtitle Language...

  • Page 114: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 56 Index scan 90 Recording 35 4:3 Letter Box 56 quick timer recording 85 4:3 Pan Scan 56 saving 37 JPEG 6 using EASY TIMER 42 while watching another Adjusting programme 37 LP mode 36 picture 92 Repeat play 70 tracking 92 RF channel 13...
  • Page 116 Sony Corporation AK68-00306N Printed in Indonesia...

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