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Screen Setup

“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen 
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Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop 
mode.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

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DVD SETUP
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SETUP MENU

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DVD Menu

Subtitle

Audio Setup
Screen Setup

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Audio Follow
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DVD SETUP

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Summary of Contents for SLV-D900G

Page 1: ...3 079 775 11 1 GB DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV D900G 2002 Sony Corporation PAL ...

Page 2: ...use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Precautions Safety This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus The player is not disconnected from...

Page 3: ...n transmitter and or programme owner For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limi...

Page 4: ...g a language 17 Step 6 Setting the clock 19 Step 7 Presetting channels Basic Operations 27 Playing discs 30 Guide to the on screen display 31 Playing a tape 34 Recording TV programmes 38 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system 43 Recording TV programmes using the timer 47 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Advanced Hookups 49 A V Receiver hookup 51 S Video hookup DVD Settings ...

Page 5: ...6 Playing an MP3 audio track 79 Playing VIDEO CDs with MENU ON OFF Functions VCR Additional Operations 81 Playing a tape with SQPB function 82 Setting the recording duration time 84 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 86 Searching using index function 88 Adjusting the picture tracking 90 Changing menu options 92 Editing Additional Information 95 General setup information 97 Troubleshooting 102...

Page 6: ...s CD RWs other than those recorded in the following formats music CD format video CD format MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 or its extended format Joliet Data part of CD Extras DVD RWs in VR mode DVD ROMs DVD Audio discs HD layer on Super Audio CDs A logical format of files and folders on CD ROMs defined by ISO International Standard Organization Also the player cannot play the...

Page 7: ...software producers Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may not be available Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs Notes about discs To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot ...

Page 8: ...etting 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 ...

Page 9: ...ttery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this DVD VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the ...

Page 10: ... TV 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 programmed to work with the DVD VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number may change Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries 1 Set T...

Page 11: ... If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector Note When you connect the DVD VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to tune your TV to the DVD VCR see page 14 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD VCR 2 Connect of the DVD VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Mai...

Page 12: ...al cable 3 Connect LINE 1 EURO AV on the DVD VCR and the Scart EURO AV connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you want to watch the DVD VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Mains lead LINE 1 EURO AV AERIAL IN Scart EURO AV to mains Aerial cable sup...

Page 13: ...ite or digital tuner this DVD VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on Notes This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners When the DVD VCR is turned off set the TV to the video channel 1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE 3 connector as shown above 2 Turn off the DVD VCR To watch a progra...

Page 14: ... TV manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To change the RF channel on page 15 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains The DVD VCR automatically turns on and the DVD VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme po...

Page 15: ...ange the language for the on screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function see page 16 Notes Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings VIDEO Plus timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the DVD VCR If you want to use the Au...

Page 16: ...n play mode you cannot display the SETUP MENU Stop DVD playback 1 Press SET UP The SETUP MENU appears 2 Press V v B b to select LANGUAGE SET then press ENTER The LANGUAGE SET menu appears 3 Press V v to select the desired language then press ENTER 4 Press O RETURN to exit the menu V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER English Français Deutsch RETURN LA...

Page 17: ... that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen If the DVD player is in play mode you cannot display the SETUP MENU Stop DVD playback 1 Press SET UP The SETUP MENU appears 2 Press V v B b to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER The CLOCK SET menu appears 3 Press V v to set the hour V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER RETURN INSTALLATION 1 2 0 ...

Page 18: ...sequence by pressing b to select the item to be set and press V v to select the digits then press b The day of the week is set automatically 6 Press V v to select ON for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function The DVD VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels PR 1 to PR 5 If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function select OFF 7 Press O RETUR...

Page 19: ...that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen If the DVD player is in play mode you cannot display the SETUP MENU Stop DVD playback 1 Press SET UP The SETUP MENU appears 2 Press V v B b to select INSTALLATION then press ENTER The INSTALLATION menu appears V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER RETURN INSTALLATION MANUAL SET UP AUTO SET UP VID...

Page 20: ...t 1 t t 9 t A 2 Press b to set the next character The next space flashes To correct a character press B b until the character you want to correct flashes then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name 8 Press ENTER to confirm the station name ENTER RETURN ENTER 5 4 3 2 1 3 3 2 0 27 I C L A J D M A K E N B PR CH NAME TV STATION TABLE SWAPPING CLEAR DELETE vV B 29 ENTER RETURN MAN...

Page 21: ...hanging disabling programme positions 9 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them You can also change the station names If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start ...

Page 22: ... the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 4 through 6 7 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER RETURN INSTALLATION MANUAL SET UP AUTO SET UP VIDEO OUTPUT CH CH21 INSTALLATION ENTER vV ENTER RETURN 5 4 3 2 1 I C L A J D M A K E N B PR CH NAME TV STATION TABLE ENTER SWAPPING CLEAR DELETE vV B 3 3 2 0 27 29 ...

Page 23: ... to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen If the DVD player is in play mode you cannot display the SETUP MENU Stop DVD playback 1 Press SET UP The SETUP MENU appears 2 Press V v B b to select INSTALLATION then press ENTER The INSTALLATION menu appears SET UP CLEAR V v B b ENTER O RETURN PROG SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER RETURN INSTAL...

Page 24: ...peatedly 5 Press CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other programme positions you want to disable 7 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu ENTER RETURN 5 4 3 2 1 I C L A J D M A K E N B PR CH NAME TV STATION TABLE ENTER SWAPPING CLEAR DELETE vV B 3 3 2 0 27 29 ENTER RETURN 5 4 3 2 1 I C L A J D M A K E N B PR CH NAME TV STATION TABLE ENT...

Page 25: ...your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen If the DVD player is in play mode you cannot display the SETUP MENU Stop DVD playback 1 Press SET UP The SETUP MENU appears 2 Press V v B b to select INSTALLATION then press ENTER The INSTALLATION menu appears SET UP V v B b ENTER O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER RETURN MANUAL SET...

Page 26: ... A 2 Press b to set the next character The next space flashes To correct a character press B b until the character you want to correct flashes then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name 7 Press ENTER to confirm the new name 8 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu ENTER RETURN 5 4 3 2 1 I C L A J D M A K E N B PR CH NAME TV STATION TABLE ENTER SWAPPING CLEAR DELETE vV B ...

Page 27: ...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 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player 1 Press Z to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray Z SELECT DVD H X m M x 1 C with the playback side facing down continued ...

Page 28: ...With each press the playback speed changes as follows 1 8 t 1 4 t 1 2 To resume normal playback press H 2 Press H The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback The display window shows the playback time Depending on the disc a menu may appear on the TV screen For DVDs see page 63 For VIDEO CDs see page 79 To Press Stop x Pause X To resume playback press H Advance by frame in pause mode C...

Page 29: ...on system To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback an external 5 1 channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player Set the sound to STEREO using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD page 73 Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio component having a built in DTS decoder The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via...

Page 30: ...ired counter position Note The display may not change as operated depending on the disc You can check disc information during playback The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played 1 Press V v to select the desired item 2 Press B b to change the item 3 Press ENTER to start playback 4 Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu 1 Press V v to select the counter positio...

Page 31: ...ears on the TV screen Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR 1 Insert a tape The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 2 Press H The display window shows the playback time When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Z DISPLAY H C STEP X MSLOWy x m 1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING CLEAR SHUTTLE Hour Minute Second continued ...

Page 32: ...e X or H Fast forward the tape M during stop Rewind the tape m during stop Eject the tape Z Playback options Operation View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold down M During rewind hold down m Play at high speed During playback briefly press M or m The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed During playback hold down M or m The tape continues to play at 5 time...

Page 33: ...ing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases When 10 hours have passed the counter in the display window returns to 0 00 00 and the count starts over again The sound is muted during playback at various speeds The picture may show noise...

Page 34: ...our TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR To record from a satellite or digital tuner turn it on Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place PROG z REC SP LP DISPLAY TV VIDEO INPUT SELECT x H SELECT VIDEO 1 Z ...

Page 35: ...er equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window 3 Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality 4 Press z REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window PROG...

Page 36: ...nect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG buttons The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information will not be recorded on the tape If you do not want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a decoder make sure to leave it on Tape Length SP LP ...

Page 37: ... 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 The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape To watch a TV program...

Page 38: ...s including settings made with other timer methods Before you start Check that the DVD VCR clock is set to the correct time Turn on the DVD VCR and your TV Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR To record from a satellite or digital tuner turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the t...

Page 39: ...screen If appears in the PR programme column this may happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press V v to select the desired programme position To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PR position You will only have to do this operation once for the referred ch...

Page 40: ...ruptions To use the PDC function set V P to ON in step 4 above You can also use the PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs 4 If you want to change the date tape speed and the PDC setting 1 Press B b to select the item you want to change 2 Press V v to reset it To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 40 To u...

Page 41: ... 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 To operate this function correctly the Tape Select setting in the VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP menu must be accurate see page 90 1 Turn on the satellite tuner 2 On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Kee...

Page 42: ... 95 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 47 Notes If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press 1 with no tape inserted When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDA...

Page 43: ...hat the signal from the player appears on the TV screen Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR To record from a satellite or digital tuner turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time If the DVD player is in play mode you cannot display the SETUP MENU Stop the DVD playback Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the USER SET me...

Page 44: ...For details about the PDC function see Timer recording with PDC signals on page 40 To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PR position 3 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting The indicator appears in the display window To enter another setting press V v to select the next row and repeat step 2 Press CLEAR to...

Page 45: ...O FUNCTION SETUP menu must be accurate see page 90 Tips To set the line input video source you can also use the INPUT SELECT button Even if you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS in the USER SET menu you can set the timer manually Press SET UP to select TIMER PROGRAMMING then go to step 2 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 47 Notes Wh...

Page 46: ...is currently recording this programme You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 32 Display tape information on the TV screen page 35 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray 3 Press H The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback The TV screen will automatically change to the DVD playback screen...

Page 47: ...DEO to control the VCR To record from a satellite or digital tuner turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time If the DVD player is in play mode you cannot display the SETUP MENU Stop the DVD playback Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu see page 95 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode The S...

Page 48: ...ed to change the settings press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu 3 Press V v to select setting you want to change or cancel To change the setting press B b to flash the item you want to change and press V v to change it To cancel the setting press CLEAR 4 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby ENTER RETURN ENTER CLEAR PR DAY...

Page 49: ...nufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Note When connecting 6 speakers replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer A VIDEO AUDIO R L DVD VCR Front R Front L Rear R Subwoofer l Signal flow Rear L Amplifier receiver with Dolby Surround decoder Center Rear mono Stereo aud...

Page 50: ... sure to set Dolby Digital to Dolby Digital and DTS to On in Audio Setup page 52 If your AV amplifier receiver has an MPEG audio decoder function set MPEG to MPEG page 52 Otherwise no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers B 1 B 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT B 2 B 1 VIDEO AUDIO R L Front R Front L Rear R AV amplifier receiver having a decoder Subwoofer Center Speakers DVD VCR Spea...

Page 51: ... not supplied You will enjoy high quality images Notes Set DVD Video Out to S Video in the SCREEN SETUP menu page 55 to view pictures from the S VIDEO jack The connection using S VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player INPUT S VIDEO l Signal flow DVD only TV or AV amplifier TV S VIDEO cord not supplied DVD VCR Audio cord supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplie...

Page 52: ...Press V v B b to select DVD Setup then press ENTER The DVD SETUP menu appears 3 Press V v to select Audio Setup then press ENTER V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER DVD Menu Subtitle Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Audio English Audio Follow Unlocked Original RETURN DVD SETUP ENTER v V ENTER Dolby Digital Audio DRC DTS D PCM Off Standard RETURN AUD...

Page 53: ...d print 4 Press V v to select the setup item from the displayed list Dolby Digital DTS Audio DRC or MPEG 5 Press B b to select an item then press O RETURN to confirm the setting 6 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu D PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built in Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Select this when the player is connected to an audio ...

Page 54: ... to D PCM MPEG audio signals 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 PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built in MPEG decoder If you play MPEG audio sound tracks the player outputs stereo signals via the D...

Page 55: ...2 Press V v B b to select DVD SETUP then press ENTER The DVD SETUP menu appears 3 Press V v to select Screen Setup then press ENTER V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER DVD Menu Subtitle Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Audio English Audio Follow Unlocked Original RETURN DVD SETUP ENTER v V ENTER TV Type DVD Video Out 4 3 Letter Box S Video RETURN SC...

Page 56: ...b to select an item then press O RETURN to confirm the setting 6 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu 4 3 Letter Box Select this when you connect a 4 3 screen TV Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen 4 3 Pan Scan Select this when you connect a 4 3 screen TV Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that d...

Page 57: ...ver the DVD SETUP menu settings and not all the functions described may work Depending on the DVD 4 3 Letter Box may be selected automatically instead of 4 3 Pan Scan or vice versa The connection using S VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player When RGB LINE is selected S video signals cannot be output ...

Page 58: ...TUP MENU appears 2 Press V v B b to select DVD SETUP then press ENTER The DVD SETUP menu appears 3 Press V v to select the language setup item from the displayed list DVD Menu Audio or Subtitle Then press ENTER V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER DVD Menu Subtitle Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Audio English Audio Follow Unlocked Original RETURN D...

Page 59: ... language of the sound track When you select Original the language given priority in the disc is selected SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD When you select Audio Follow the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu ENTER English Deutsch Español Italiano Nederla...

Page 60: ...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 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode The SETUP MENU appears Number buttons V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ...

Page 61: ...assword The display for entering the password appears Enter a 4 digit password using the number buttons 5 Press V v to select Rating Level then press ENTER ENTER DVD Menu Subtitle Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Audio English Audio Follow Unlocked Original RETURN DVD SETUP ENTER v V ENTER Use Password No RETURN PARENTAL CONTROL b B ENTER ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Enter Password RETURN CREATE PAS...

Page 62: ...l 1 Kids Safe The higher the value the stricter the limitation 7 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu 1 Select Change Password in step 4 The display for entering a new password appears 2 Enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons The display for confirming the password appears 3 Re enter the new password 1 Insert the disc then press H The display for entering your password appears...

Page 63: ...n When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound select these items using the MENU button 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU The disc s menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc 2 Press V v B b to select the item you want to play or change You can also use the number buttons to select the item Number...

Page 64: ...64 Using the DVD s menu 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 3 Press ENTER ENTER ...

Page 65: ... cannot use the zoom function on still images You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode 1 Press ZOOM appears 2 Press V v B b to move to the position where you want to zoom in 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification Each time you press the button the magnification changes as shown below 2 t 4 t 2 t normal magnification ZOOM V v B b ENTER MUTING ZOOM ENTER ENTER ...

Page 66: ...ene are recorded on the DVD appears in the display when you press ANGLE during playback This means that you can change the viewing angle 1 Press ANGLE during playback The angle number appears on the display The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles 2 Press V v repeatedly to select the angle number The scene changes to the selected angle ANGLE V v ANGLE SQPB 1 6 v V ENTER ...

Page 67: ...rn them off If subtitles are recorded on the disc you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback 2 Press V v repeatedly to select the language then press ENTER Depending on the DVD the choice of language varies Refer to DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE LANGUAGE on page 109 for the abbreviation of the language 3 Press B b repeatedly to ...

Page 68: ... to the audio You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and display the first scene of each chapter 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback The 9 subscreens appear The scenes represent each of the chapters on the DVD The displayed subscreens differ depending on the DVD 2 Press V v B b repeatedly to select the scene you want then press ENTER You can start playback from the desired chapter PICTURE NA...

Page 69: ... play page 71 Repeat play page 72 Note The play mode is cancelled when you open the disc tray the player enters standby mode by pressing 1 Creating your own programme Programme play You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the chapters or tracks on the disc to create your own programme You can programme up to 20 chapters and tracks H Number buttons V v B ...

Page 70: ...rs tracks repeat step 3 The programmed title chapter and track numbers are displayed in the selected order 5 Press H to start programme play Programme play starts When the programme ends you can restart the same programme again by pressing H 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of Creating your own programme Programme play 2 Press CLEAR The last programmed number is cancelled 3 Follow step 3 for new programming...

Page 71: ...mal play Press CLEAR during random play You can shuffle the playback order of titles chapters or tracks Subsequent shuffling may produce a different playing order 1 Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in stop mode 2 Press B b to select RANDOM then press ENTER V v B b ENTER PROGRAM CLEAR REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM b B ENTER PROGRAM RANDOM b B continued ...

Page 72: ... the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title chapter or track repeatedly 1 Press REPEAT during playback 2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated When playing a DVD Chapter repeats the current chapter Title repeats the current title on a disc When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Track repeats the current track Disc repeats all of the tracks When playing a DATA CD MP3 audio Track re...

Page 73: ... a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel 1 Press AUDIO during playback 2 Press V v repeatedly to select the desired language audio setting When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD the choice of language varies Refer to DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE LANGUAGE on page 109 for the abbreviation...

Page 74: ...SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT AUDIO L R jacks 1 Press SURROUND during playback 2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select On SURROUND SURROUND Off SURROUND ...

Page 75: ... that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack and set Dolby Digital to Dolby Digital or DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect Portions of this product are licensed from Desper Pr...

Page 76: ...d place a DATA CD on the disc tray then press Z to close the tray 2 Press V v 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 V v V v ENTER H O RETURN Z MP3 album 1 2 track 2 3 track 3 4 track 4 5 track 5 6 track 6 7 track 7 8 track 8 track 1 v V 1 track 1 Total 012 ENTER ...

Page 77: ...ssion 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 Notes If you put the 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 s...

Page 78: ...ot appear in the list 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 Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback place your albums within the first two trees Notes Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD the playback order may differ from the illustration above The playback order above may not be app...

Page 79: ...tions interactively PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen The MENU ON function is the PBC function 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with MENU ON The menu for your selection appears 2 Press V v to select the item number you want You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track V v ENTER Number buttons H O RETURN MENU ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued ...

Page 80: ...till pictures such as a menu To return to MENU ON press MENU to select MENU ON Note Depending on the VIDEO CD Press ENTER in step 3 may appear as Press SELECT in the instructions supplied with the disc In this case press H 3 Press ENTER 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc as the operating procedure may differ depending o...

Page 81: ...be distorted if you use the SQPB function with a normal VHS format tape When you eject the tape the VCR automatically returns to normal mode Playback of tapes recorded in EP Extended Play mode on an NTSC system is not guaranteed The SQPB Super VHS Quasi Playback function is only for playing a Super VHS format tape 1 Insert a Super VHS format tape 2 Press H 3 Press SQPB to start SQPB SQPB H ANGLE S...

Page 82: ...ration 1 While recording press z REC 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes In LP mode Each press advances the time as shown below The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording z REC x REC REC 0 30 1 00 4 00 4 30 Normal recording 0 30 1 00 8 00 9 00 Normal recording ...

Page 83: ... 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 You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time ...

Page 84: ...und of left and right channels Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during Hi fi playback Press AUDIO to select the sound you want The mixed sound of left and right channels and the normal mono audio track 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 NIC...

Page 85: ... onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Notes To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting Stereo Usually mixed left right channels Bilingual Usually main sound Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound left r...

Page 86: ...signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording 1 Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment 2 Press INDEX then press m M The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction 3 Press H to start playback when you find the desired point INDEX H m M x INDEX INDEX SCAN B B ...

Page 87: ...hange the programme position during recording pause 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press INDEX then press m M twice To search ahead press M twice To search backwards press m twice 3 Press m M depending on the direction where your desired programme is located Each time you press the button the number increases or decreases up to 20 respectively 4 The VCR starts searching and playback start...

Page 88: ...g During playback press TRACKING to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it Adjusting the picture sharpness Smart trilogic You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture 1 During playback press SET UP then press V v B b to select USER SET and press ENTER TRACKI...

Page 89: ...tomatically adjusted OFF Adjust the picture sharpness manually To soften the picture press B To sharpen the picture press b 4 Press O RETURN to return to the original screen ENTER USER SET COLOUR SYSTEM SMART TRILOGIC AUTO POWER OFF OFF VIDEOPLUS EXTEND NICAM ON AUTO ON OFF TIMER METHOD VARIABLE RETURN vV B b ENTER SMART TRILOGIC ON ON OFF PICTURE SOFTEN SHARPEN RETURN vV B b RETURN ...

Page 90: ...ss V v B b to select Video Function Setup then press ENTER The VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP menu appears 3 Press V v to select the option to change V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER Tape Select OSD Repeat Play E180 Off On RETURN VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP v V b B ENTER ...

Page 91: ...is option to Tape Select E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape E240 to use an E 240 type tape E260 to use an E 260 type tape E300 to use an E 300 type tape Repeat Play On to play back a tape repeatedly The VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically Off to turn off Auto repeat OSD On to display the menu on the TV screen Off to disappear the menu from the TV screen E...

Page 92: ...VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Example B TV LINE 1 EURO AV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied Scart EURO AV Signal flow Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player TV audio video cord not supplied LINE OUT Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player Signal flow LINE 2 IN t o L R ...

Page 93: ...ming noise If the other VCR does not have a Scart EURO AV connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR When you connect another VCR to the LINE 3 or LINE 2 connector press INPUT SELECT to display LINE 3 or LINE 2 in the display window Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video chan...

Page 94: ... source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press X to set it to playback pause 3 Press REC z on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the X buttons on both VCRs at the ...

Page 95: ...in stop mode 2 Press V v B b to select USER SET then press ENTER The USER SET menu appears 3 Press V v to select the option to change V v B b ENTER SET UP O RETURN SET UP DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU Vv b B ENTER ENTER USER SET COLOUR SYSTEM SMART TRILOGIC AUTO POWER OFF OFF VIDEOPLUS EXTEND NICAM ON AUTO ON OFF TIMER METHOD VARIABLE RETURN vV B b ENTER continued ...

Page 96: ...he sharpness of the picture OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture AUTO POWER OFF OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function 2HOUR 3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time VIDEOPLUS EXTEND OFF to deactivate the VIDEOPLUS Extend function 10 20 30 60 minutes to extend the time of the VIDEOPLUS setting by...

Page 97: ...re the TV DVD VIDEO switch is set correctly Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD VIDEO button The tracking meter does not appear on the screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander Symptom Remedy Picture The...

Page 98: ...peration 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 6 The region code on the DVD does not match the player Moisture has condensed inside the player The player cannot play CD Rs CD RWs DVD Rs or DVD RWs that are not finalized page 7 Make sure the TV DVD VIDEO switch i...

Page 99: ... the angles The player does not operate properly When static electricity etc causes the player to operate abnormally unplug the player Symptom Remedy Playback The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable make sure the VIDEO indicator is...

Page 100: ...when you press z REC The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole Nothing happens when you press z REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Timer recording 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 Make sure a programme has been set for ti...

Page 101: ...CT to display the connected line The VCR mechanism needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptom Remedy Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Unclear picture Rough picture initial contamination terminal No picture ...

Page 102: ...a 96 kHz sampling frequency the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency Inputs and outputs LINE 1 EURO AV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 LINE 3 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LINE 2 IN t o L R VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanc...

Page 103: ... C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls w h d Approx 430 100 330 mm Mass Approx 4 5 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Audio cord pinplug 2 y pinplug 2 1 Video cord pinplug 1 y pinplug 1 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 104: ...by switch 10 32 B Disc tray 27 C A open close button 27 28 D Tape compartment 31 E A eject button 32 F LINE 2 IN t o L R jacks 92 G SELECT DVD VIDEO 9 H z REC record button 35 I PROGRAM buttons 35 J Display window 28 31 K Remote sensor L m rewind M fast forward button 28 32 M x stop button 28 32 N X pause button 28 32 O H play button 28 31 ...

Page 105: ... indicator 28 B Disc indicator 28 C Playing time clock current status indicator 28 D Tape indicator 31 E VCR indicator 31 F RECORD indicator 35 G TIMER indicator 40 H STEREO indicator 84 I CHAPTER indicator J TITLE indicator K DTS indicator 53 L SURROUND indicator 74 continued ...

Page 106: ...tor 11 B in from aerial connector 11 C LINE 1 EURO AV connector 12 D LINE 3 connector 13 E LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 49 DVD player only F Mains lead 11 G LINE OUT AUDIO L R jacks 51 H S VIDEO OUT jacks 51 I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack OPTICAL 50 J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack COAXIAL 50 ...

Page 107: ...PROGRAM button 70 K C PICTURE NAVI button 28 68 L X pause button 28 M H play button 28 N V v B b buttons ENTER button 14 O DISPLAY button 30 35 P TOP MENU button 63 Q 1 on standby switch 10 R VOL volume buttons 10 S ZOOM button 65 T ANGLE button 66 U m M SCAN SLOW y buttons 28 V PREV NEXT buttons 28 W x stop button 28 X O RETURN button 16 Y MENU button 63 Number 5 AUDIO and H buttons have a tactil...

Page 108: ...on 35 P 1 on standby switch 10 32 Q PROG programme TRACKING buttons 2 33 35 R VOL volume buttons 10 S ten s digit button 10 T MUTING button 10 for Sony TV only MUTING button U SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 35 V TV VIDEO button 36 W SQPB button 81 X INPUT SELECT button 35 Y m rewind M fast forward buttons SLOW y button 32 Z SHUTTLE button 32 wj x button 32 wk O RETURN button 16 1 Number 5 AU...

Page 109: ...nese CHI Japanese JPN Russian RUS French FRA Spanish ESP German DEU Dutch NLD Italian ITA Hindi IND Arabic ARA Danish DAN Finish FIN Icelandic ISL Hebrew IWR Norwegian NOR Portuguese POR Swedish SVE Turquish TUR Afrikaans ZAF Croatian CRO Czech CZK Greek GRE Hungarian HUN Indonesian IDN Malay MAL Polish POL Thai THA Vietnamese VIE ...

Page 110: ...yback 84 during recording 84 MP3 6 76 N NICAM broadcasts 84 Normal audio track 85 P Parental Control 60 PBC Playback control 79 PDC Programme Delivery Control 40 Picture adjustment 88 Picture navigation 68 Playback 27 31 at various speeds 28 32 frame by frame 28 32 MP3 audio track 76 programme play 69 random play 71 repeat play 72 selecting the sound 84 slow motion 28 32 VIDEO CDs 79 Presetting ch...

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