Sony SLV-D271P Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 If _ou h_iYe lily questions d_out yoLlr DVD-VCR, you m:,? call Sony Customer Son} Information Center at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For all other Sony product questions, please carl Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
Page 2: Warning
Refer space provided below. Refer servicing to qualified thenl whenever you call upoll your personnel only. Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION Model Serial The use ol optical insmunents wilh this product will increase CAUTION hazard.
Page 3 When the videu heads are dirty, clean the video microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your On operation area.
Page 4 Copyright Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions. • Television progr:m/s, fihns, vMeo tapes and 2 Keep these instructions. other materials may be copyrighted. 3 Heed all warnings. Unauthorized recording of such material may be 4 Follow all instructions. contrary to tile provisions of tile copyright laws. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents WARNING Notes about discs Fh-ecautions About this manual This player call play the following discs Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Basic hookups Step 4 : Selecting a language Step 5 : Setting the clock Step 6 : Presetting channels...
Page 6 DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup Screen Setup Setting the display or sound track language Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations Using the DVD's menu Zooming into a scene Changing the angles Displaying the subtitle Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Changing the sound Virtual surround setting...
Page 7: About This Manual
About this manual Thisplayercan playthe followingdiscs • This manual mainly explains operations Format of discs using the remote, but the same operations also be perff)rmed using the buttons on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar DVD VIDEO names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEO VIDEOs.
Page 8: This Player Call Play The Following Discs
Your player has a region code printed oil tile back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs /playback only) labeled with identical region codes. Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs. DVD-RWs/DVD- This system is used to protect copyrights. Rs or C[)-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this DVDs labeled {_ will also play, on Ihis player.
Page 9 This product is designed to playback discs thai conlorm to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDisc is a two sided disc product which matcs DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware ttmt the audio side of a DualDisc not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard.
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received tile l\_llowing items with tile DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Note • Tile supplied remote commander is [or tile exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10us Unpacking...
Page 11: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative ( ) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.
Page 12 SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR a Sony TV TV and point at tile remote sensor at a Sony TV Notes • With normal use. tile batteries shouhl last about three to six nlonths.
Page 13 CH +_ Selects tile channel on a Sony TV Number buttons and ENTER Selects the channel on a Sony TV MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the muting function TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD.VIDEO...
Page 14: Step 3 : Basic Hookups
• If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your DVD-VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.
Page 15 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 Use this hookup if you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2 13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF/UHF .... Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
Page 17 Use this hookup if you have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you cannot do •...
Page 18 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. to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting clock and channels. OIITN When Auto preset is completed, current time appears...
Page 19 {iil Use this hookup if you are connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot • Record with the cable box turned off •...
Page 20: Step 4 : Selecting A Language
Step 4 : Selecting a language o®ooi You can change the on-screen display hmguage. SET UP Before you start... OOOOi • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal bo®e from the player appears on the TV screen.
Page 21 sF up Press SET UP to exit the menu. 21us Selecting a language...
Page 22: Step 5 : Setting The Clock
Step 5 : Setting the clock Yon must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. Some TV and cable channels transmit time o®ooi signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD- SET UP VCR can pick up this time signal to OOOOi automatically set the clock.
Page 23 Press i,/I) to select "Auto", then press ENTER. Press tl,/4 to select the item you want, then press @/,_, to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR atltomatically search for a channel that carries a time signal.
Page 24 Notes • Tile clock calmot 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 automalically may take up to about 20 minutes.
Page 25 Press tl./,I, to select "Manual", then press ENTER. Set the hour. minutes, month, day and year in CLOCK SET/ADJUST- sequence by pressing _,/* to select the item to Time Date 'rear be set, and press tl./4 to select the digits. The clay 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 unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using antomatic presetting methods.
Page 27 Press tl./!_ to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. Press tl./4 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 tl./!_ to select "Auto Channel Memory,"...
Page 28 Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal --CH from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch Number buttons...
Page 29 Press tl,/!_ to select "Channel Add/Delete," then press ENTER. To preset/disable a channel: • CH/ TRACKING Channel to be preset Press CH +1- or number buttons to enter the channel number. Select channel: 2 Press I,/* to select "ADD" (in memory) or "DELETE"...
Page 30: Advanced Hookups
Advanced Hookups S-Video/Component Video hookup Select one of the following patterns or I'ffl, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). You can enjoy higher quality images when playing DVDs. Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL)
Page 31 I_'lUse this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will elxioy high quality images. rfflUse this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) the same kind and length.
Page 32: An Receiver Hookup
A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the tbllowing patterns or I'if[ accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied...
Page 33 Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo umplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from "Surroundl ", "Surround2" or "Surround3" of the surround effects (page 76).
Page 34: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing discs rm_ rm_a _ m mm_ rm_m Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your ..SELECT DVD disc. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. •...
Page 35 Press 11::>PLAY. PLAY The disc tray closes and the I.FI q. ;I DVD player starts playback. !.!_1 I_. _1 U The display window shows playback time:. Hour Minute Second Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 65.
Page 36 Press or _ on the remote (or hold down _ or _ on tile Locate a point quickly unit) Tile playback speed changes as Mlows each time you press the button on tile remote/or depending on how long you press the button on the unit): •...
Page 37 To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only) You can listen to dialog or strand while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To playback quickly, press _ during playback. To playback slowly, press || PAUSE, then press I_ during playback.
Page 38: Guide To The On-Screen Display
Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. ®[DO The displayed contents differ according the type of disc being played. Before you start... _,_,_o N umber buttons • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch DVD.V]DEO on the remote. O00O OOOO _e@Q...
Page 39 To playback the desired title/track or chapter You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. Press tl./4 during playback to select the desired item. PLAY lJa6 Press I,/* to change the item. r0:0_:09 ENG_.,eH ENG/S/S) Press ENTER to start playback.
Page 40 Notes • Tile display may nut change as operated depending oil the disc. • Tile display windo'_ cuntinue indicatiug tile playing time even when tile counter position informatiun on the on-screen display is being changed. To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO...
Page 41: Playing A Tape
Playing a tape Before you start • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. --o=u/O • Set the TV to video input so that the signal SELECT VIDEO from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV /DVD.VIDEO switch to ....
Page 42 Press Stop play • STOP Pause play II PAUSE If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. Resume play after pause II PAUSE or 1::>-PLAY Fastq'orward the tape during stop Rewind the tape during stop Eject the tape View tim picture during fastqbrward...
Page 43 To use the time counter Press CLEAR at tile point on tile tape that you want to find later. Tile connter in tile display window resets to "0:00:00." To search for the counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see "Searching using various fimctions"...
Page 44 Although the VCR automatically adjnsts 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 shouM disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons.
Page 45: Recording Tv Programs
Recording TV programs _;_ Before you start • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. TV / DVD.VIDEO ,/- % When using a cable box, turn it on. __ switch --SELECT VIDEO • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
Page 46 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or ER SP/EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. IIREC Press • REC to start recording. I;'F,_ appears "REC"...
Page 47 To watch another TV program while recording Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch to DVD.VIDEO on the remote. Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in the display window. VIDEO I If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the TV's antenna input;...
Page 48: Recording Tv Programs Using The Timer
Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. TV / DVD.VIDEO --switch Before you start... --SELECT VIDEO • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and yonr TV.
Page 49 Set the channel number, start and stop times, I CHSTA_ E_D DATE date, and tape speed: Press * to select each item in turn. Press t_/I, to set each item. To correct a setting, press _. to return to that setting and reset.
Page 50 To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed.
Page 51: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings _T_ Before you start... ® m O • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. --SELECT VIDEO • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box or a decoder, turn it on.
Page 52 Press tl./4 to select setting you want to change START DATE SPEED| or cancel. • To change the setting, press I./* to select the item you want to change, and press ,I./4. to change CLEAR • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
Page 53: Locking The Dvd-Vcr (Child Lock)
Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all I/(_ POWER of the buttons oil the DVD-VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. I= II To lock the DVD-VCR When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold clown I/(_ POWER on the unit until "LOCK"...
Page 54: Dvd Settings And Adjustments
DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup _ "Audio Setup" allows you to set the sound o®ooi SET UP according to the playback and connection conditions. OOOO Before you start... • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch oo®® DVD.VIDEO on the remote. @@%D _'=ENTER SET uP...
Page 55 Press _,/,*, to select an item. SETUP Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices • Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in hold print. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Page 56: Screen Setup
Screen Setup o®oo "Screen Setup" allows you to set the screen ,_, SET UP according to the playback and connection do oV conditions. OOOO ÷÷®® Before you start... • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch 'oo®® DVD.VIDEO on the remote. @®® ..
Page 57 Press @/,) to select an item. SETUP Press SET UP to exit the menu. 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 58 If your TV accepts progressive (480p) t_rmat signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image. TVType "Progressive." [4:3 Letter Sex/ Black Level ro_r_i Follow step 1 and 2 oil page 56, then press t1"/'I" to select Press I./* to select "Oil,"...
Page 59 Press SET UP to exit the menu. TV Type [ 4:3 Letter Box] To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Oft" in step 2. Yon can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press |1 on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more.
Page 60 Setting the display or sound track language o®ooi can set various languages for the disc's menu, sound track or subtitle..SET UP Before you start... O000i • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch DVD.VIDEO on the remote. bo®® Q®® ENTER SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop DVD SETUP...
Page 61: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language
Press i./tf, to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE DVD MENU LANGUAGE You can select the desired language for the disc's menn. DVD Menu rE_T_Rq OthersNederlandsllalian°EspaflolDeUlSch rSET_]] • AUDIO LANGUAGE AUD O LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track.
Page 62: Parental Control (Limiting Playback By Children)
Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level ® m 0 such as the age of the users. The "Parental Control" fimction allows you to set a playback limitation level.
Page 63 Press ,t, to set the parental control. • If you have not entered a password CREATE PASSWORD The display for registering a new password Enter Password appears. Enter a 4-digit password UsiRg the number buttons. .Q .@ .@ G @ @ The display lk}r conlinning the password CREATE...
Page 64 To change the password Select "Change Password" in step 4 on page 63. The display for entering a new password appears. Enter a new 4-digit password using the nmnber buttons. The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the new password. To turn off the Parental Control function Set "Use Password"...
Page 65: Dvd's 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 VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button.
Page 66: Zooming Into A Scene
Zooming into a scene _ You can zoom into a scene during playback 0@o@,,,,4 --ZOOM or still mode. OOOOi To zoom into a JPEG image, see "Playing OOOOi JPEG image files" on page 84. e÷®® Before you start... %0®® • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch DVD.VIDEO on the remote.
Page 67: Changing The Angles
Changing the angles rm_ If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene O@OO are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, "_" o _.,o oO,° appears in the display window. This means =ANGLE OO00 that you can change the viewing angle. "o0@@ @@® _@/,) ANGLE Press ANGLE during playback.
Page 68: Displaying The Subtitle
Displaying the subtitle rm_ If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you call change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD..SELECT ®®® O®OO OOOO ogoq ....... SUBTITLE @@® Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
Page 69 Press t_/!_ repeatedly to select "On." To turn off the subtitles Select "Oft" in step 4. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the sut_titles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded OlVit. YOLI _l]go may not be able to turn thenl off. <...
Page 70: Various Play Mode Functions (Programplay, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play)
Various play mode functions (Programplay, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Before you start... ®mO • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch DVD.VIDEO on the remote. -,=SELECT Notes • Tile play mode is canceled when: you open tile disc tray the player enters standby mode by pressing ©®®...
Page 71 Press I./* to select "PROGRAM", then press ENTER. PROGRAM Track Pro# am Older Olea la_i tack Clea_ t_acks Press t1,/,I,/I-/* to select the track number you want to PROGRAM program, then press ENTER. Track Program Order ..Clea las_ track Clea trades program...
Page 72 You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 81. Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. _A_4 SHUFFLE Press _,/* to select "SHUFFLE", then press ENTER.
Page 73 You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press REPEAT during playback. Press REPEAT or I,/* repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. When playing a DVD...
Page 74: Changing The Sound
Changing the sound o®ooi When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio I_rmats (PCM, Dolby Digital, OOOOi DTS), you can change the audio format. oooi the DVD is recorded with multilingual ....AUDIO tracks, you can also select the language. bo®®...
Page 75 Notes • To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect lrom a LinearPCM lk_rmat disc, you h_Jveto make the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (page 32). • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set "[)TS" to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" metal (page 54).
Page 76: Virtual Surround Setting
Virtual surround setting _ rr_ m ooooi When you connect a stere(> TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround OOOOi sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers l]'om the sound of the l]'ont oo9_.
Page 77 To cancel the setting Select "Off' in step 2. Notes • When tile playing signal does not contain a signal lkn" tile rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you activate tile surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or...
Page 78: Playing All Mp3 Audio Track
Playing an MP3 audio track rm w You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD- ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEGI Audio _,-- SELECT DVD Layer 3) l\_rmat. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch DVD.VIDEO on the remote.
Page 79 Press tl./4 to select "MP3", then press Repeat mode ENTER. The first track starts playing. Press • STOP if necessary. _lbum 1 mo_t,_ck #< albim z rap; tlack _x albl, m 3 mp_ tlack albtm 4 raps tlack _4 album 8 raps waek _.
Page 80 To turn off the display Press • STOP twice, then press d% RETURN repeatedly. Notes • Only tile letters in the alphabet :rod mnnbers Manbe used for album or track names. An>thing else is displayed as an asterisk. • Upto 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed lk_ralbum or track names. •...
Page 81 To stop program play Press • STOP during program play. To return to normal play Press ('LEAR during program play. Notes • Up to 21)tracks c:m be programmed at one time. • You cannot repeat play while in program play. Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode.
Page 82 Notes • If you put tile extension ".MP3" to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • Tile player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. •...
Page 83 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 84: Playing Jpeg Image Files
Playing JPEG image files _ You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DV[)+RWs/[)VD+Rs/[)VD- _,--SELECT RWs/DV[)-Rs). Before you start... • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch to DVD.VIDEO on the remote. oo® ®®® o®oo 0000 OOOO @ "(-3 @ Q o--[2>PLAY 6°®®...
Page 85 Press t/,!, to select "JPEG", then press ENTER. The "Album" display will appears. If you do not press ENTER after selecting media type, the selected media will be automatically played. Press _/1_1_1 to select the next/previous album page, then press t/!/ I./* to select an image in the "Album"...
Page 86 To zoom in an image Press i./I_/I-/,_ to select an image ill tile "Albmn" display, then press ENTER. Press I./* to select " _ ", then press ENTER. " _ " appears. position move Press i./4/I-/* " :@ " to the where you want to zoom in.
Page 87 Yon can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs! DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format. However. the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level l/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files).
Page 88: Playing Video Cds With "Pbc Onioff" Functions
Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions | The PBC (Playback control) timction allows you to search and perI_rm other operations interactively. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch ,,,,,,,Number buttons DVD.VIDEO...
Page 89 Press ENTER. Follow the instructions in the menu IUr interactive operations. Refer to the iustructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO To return to the menu Press o_ RETURN. To play using "PBC OFF"...
Page 90: Vcr Additional Operations
VCR Additional Operations Quick Timer Recording Alter you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording autonlatically after a specified duration. Q®® While recording, press • REC. VIDEO] l_'l D'-I i-i O oR> | U-_nEt oj Press • REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
Page 91: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs
Recording stereo and bilingual 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 92: Searching Using Various Functions
Searching using various functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. = SELECT VIDEO You can easily find a specific point using various search fimctions. ©®® o®oo QQ_,_,_,_ _ SEARCH QQOQ PLAY o_,_ ,I,/_,/<./,,.
Page 93 Scan and Play (To search using the index fimction): Press * to scan ahead, or I, to scan Scan and play backwards. The VCR searches and then plays back for PLAY about five seconds. 0:01:30 Press [2:> PLAY to view the program. If you do not press [2:>...
Page 94: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options You can change the tape length, auto play -_,_ SET UP and auto repeat settings. Normally the defimlt O00O settings are used. Change these settings necessary. 'oo® Before you start... @®® • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch DVD.VIDEO on the remote.
Page 95 Press I,/* to change the setting. SET UP Press to exit the menu. Menu choices Tile defimlt settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option Tape Length • T-120 when using _ T- 120 or shorter length t_q_e.
Page 96: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR cti_ This VCR (Recorder) Other VCR (Player) Audio/video cord : Signal flow (not supplied) Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the san/e color. • If the other VCR is a monaural type and com_ected to this VCR's LINE-2 IN jacks, connect tile audio plug to tile AUDIO L (white)jack.
Page 97 Before you start editing • Turn on tile VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display "LI" "L2" in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or II •...
Page 98: Additional Information
Additional Information General setup information Before you start... o®ooi _,_,_o S ET UP • Set TV / DVD.VIDEO switch to DVD.VIDEO on the remote. OOOOi ÷÷®®i bo÷÷i @@® e/_/_/_ ..ENTER SETUP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press t1"/4 to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.
Page 99 SETUP Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices Tile default settings are indicated ill bokt print. Menu option Set this option to A/lto Po_,_ e r Off • "Off" to deactivate tile A/lto Power Off f/lnction. • "lHr"/"2Hr" to turn tile DVD-VCR off autmnatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of tile buttons...
Page 100 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH). The channel you selected ill step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CH +/ , you have made the correct setting.
Page 101: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Tile I/Q) switch does not fimctinn. • Connect tile AC po'_ er cord securely. Tile power...
Page 102 DVD Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy There is no picture/picture noise • Re-connect the ccmnectiug cord securely. appears. • The ccmnecting 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 103 Symptom Remedy Tile 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 7). •...
Page 104 • Atliust tile tracking with the TRACKING +_ buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see "On cleaning the video heads" (page 3)). 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 dealer (a standard service fee will be charged).
Page 105 Symptom Remedy • Check that tile clock is set. The timer does not operate. • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that tile safety tab has not been removed. • Make sure tile tape is not at its end. •...
Page 106: Glossary
Glossary Chapter (page 38) DVD (page 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 107 DVD-RW (page 7) A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR...
Page 108: Specifications
Specifications COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) System Phono jack Lair Y: 1.0 Vp-I?/Pb. Pr: 0.7 VI>I3, 75 olnns Sell/Jcondt]ctor ]a_r S-VIDEO OUT Fornla[ 4-pin. nfini-DlN .jack VHS NTSC skmdm'd Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative Video lvcording system C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 olnns Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video beads Timer section...
Page 109: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel I/Q) POWER (on/standby) switch (37) II (pause) button (35) (42) (42) [2> (play) button (35) (41) Disc tray (34) SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (12) =z_(open/close) button (34) (36)
Page 110 Display window STEREO indicator (91) DVD indicator (35) Playing time/clock/current status Angle indicator (67) indicator (35) (41) Record indicator (46) SURR (surround) indicator (76) VIDEO indicator (41) DTS indicator (55) Tape indicator (41) Disc indicator (35) Timer indicator (49) Rear panel DVD player and VCR DVD player only...
Page 111 Remote commander for DVD SET UP button (20) SUBTITLE button (68) AUDIO button* (74) SKIP button (35) REPLAY button (35) || PAUSE button (35) ...... [2:> PLAY button* (35) i./4/_,/* buttons (20) ENTER button (20) DISPLAY button (39) TOP MENU button (65) ..
Page 112 ,Remote commander for VIDEO SET UP button (20) TIMER button (48) AUDIO button* (91) SKIP button (42) REPLAY button (42) SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (46) • REC (record) button (46) PAUSE button (42) ...._ ] 1:2:>PLAY button* (41) %OQo i./4/_./,_...
Page 113: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish German English Spanish Finish French Greek Hungarian Indonesian Hindi Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Korean Malay Dutch 8" Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish Thai Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans 113 us DVD Audio/Subtitle Language...
Page 114: Index
Index Numerics 16:9 57 Language selecting 20 Safety tab 47 4:3 Letter Bux 57 LP mode 47 SAP (Second Audio Program/ 4:3 Pan Scan 57 Searching Munaural 91 at variuus speeds 36, 42 Adjusting Monitoring audio during fi_r a blank portion 93 picture 44 playback 9 I fi_r the counter 0 point 93...
Page 115 Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-00923A...

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