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Audio Setup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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DVD Settings and Adjustments

Audio Setup

“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound

according to the playback and connection

conditions.

1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

mode, then press V/v/B/b to select

(DVD), then press ENTER.

2Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press

ENTER.

3Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:

“Dolby Digital,” “DTS” or “Audio DRC.”

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

Language Setup

Screen Setup

Parental Setup:

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

Dolby Digital

DTS

Audio DRC

RETURN

AUDIO SETUP

SET UP

[ Off ]

[ Wide RANGE ]

[ D-PCM ]

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Menu choices

• Dolby Digital

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

•DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

• 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” is set to “D-PCM”.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Notes

• If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby

Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you

set “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu).

• 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.

4Press B/b to select an item.

5Press SET UP 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 component

with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Off Select this when the player is connected to an audio component

lacking a built-in DTS decoder.

On Select this when the player is connected to an audio component

with a built-in DTS decoder.

Wide RANGE Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance.

TV Mode Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.

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Screen Setup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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Screen Setup

“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen

according to the playback and connection

conditions.

1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

mode, then press V/v/B/b to select

(DVD), then press ENTER.

2Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press

ENTER.

3Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:

“TV Type,” or “Black Level.”

To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 69.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

O RETURN

Language Setup

Screen Setup

Parental Setup:

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

Black Level

TV Type

Progressive

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

[ Off ]

[ 4:3 Letter Box ]

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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.

•Black Level

You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when

viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Notes

• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and

not all the functions described may work.

• Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan

Scan” or vice versa.

4Press B/b to select an item.

5Press SET UP 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 do not fit.

16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide

mode function.

Off Stops the increase of the contrast.

On Increases the contrast.

4:3 Pan Scan4:3 Letter Box 16:9

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DVD Settings and Adjustments

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To set the “Progressive” setting

If your TV accepts progressive (525p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color

reproduction and high quality image.

1Follow step 1 and 2 on page 67, then press V/v to

select “Progressive.”

2Press B/b to select “On,” then press ENTER.

3Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.

1Ensure your TV is (525p) Progressive Scan

capable.

2Connect with Component Video Output jacks

(red/green/blue connections).

See “Use this hookup if your TV has component

video input jacks” on page 64.

3Press B/b to select [OK] to test your video

signal.

4If video signal appears OK, video connection is

complete. Press ENTER.

The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up

in orange.

If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.

Check the connection (page 64).

5Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Black Level

TV Type

Progressive

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

[ Off ]

[ 4:3 Letter Box ]

Black Level

TV Type

Progressive

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

ENTER

SET UP

[ On ]

[ Off ]

[ 4:3 Letter Box ]

Progressive Scan Output

1) Ensure your TV is (480P) Progressive Scan capable

2) Connect with Component Video Output

jacks (red/green/blue connections)

3) Select [OK] to test your video signal

4) If video signal appears OK,

video connection is complete

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

ENTER

SET UP

CANCELOK

TEST SCREEN

If TEST SCREEN is OK, press [ENTER] key

If TEST SCREEN is distorted,

press [RETURN] key.

To Deactivate

Press [Pause] on the unit for 5 seconds.

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

ENTER

Black Level

TV Type

Progressive

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

[ On ]

[ Off ]

[ 4:3 Letter Box ]

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Tip

• The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit continuously for 5

seconds or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2.

Note

• If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept

the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set

“Progressive” to “Off”.

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Setting the display or sound track language

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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Setting the display or sound track

language

You can set various languages for the disc’s

menu, sound track or subtitle.

1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and

press ENTER.

2Press V/v to select “Language Setup,” then

press ENTER.

The “LANGUAGE SET UP” menu appears.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

Language Setup

Screen Setup

Parental Setup:

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

Audio

DVD Menu

Subtitle

RETURN

LANGUAGE SETUP

SET UP

: Audio Follow

: Original

: English

ENTER

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Tip

• If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu

appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the desired language,

then press ENTER.

Notes

• When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD

in step 4, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD SETUP settings and not all the

functions described may work.

3Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list:

“DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.”

Then press ENTER.

4Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.

• DVD MENU LANGUAGE

You can select the desired language for the

disc’s menu.

• AUDIO LANGUAGE

Switches the language of the sound track.

When you select “Original,” the language

given priority in the disc is selected.

• SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

Switches the language of the subtitle

recorded on the DVD.

When you select “Audio Follow,” the

language for the subtitle changes according

to the language you selected for the sound

track.

5Press SET UP to exit the menu.

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Nederlands

Others

DVD Menu

RETURN

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Nederlands

Original

Audio

Others

RETURN

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

English

Audio Follow

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Nederlands

Others

Subtitle

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

Cesky

Dansk

Magyar

Svenska

Norsk

Polski

Suomi

Afrikaans

Arabic

Chinese

Greek

Hindi

Japanese

Russian

Turkish

Thai

Korean

Português

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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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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.

1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and

press ENTER.

2Press V/v to select “Parental Setup,” then

press ENTER.

Number

buttons

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

m/M

HPLAY

Language Setup

Screen Setup

Parental Setup:

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

Use Password

RETURN

PARENTAL SETUP

SET UP

[ No ]

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3Press b to set the parental control.

• If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password

appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number

buttons.

The display for confirming the password

appears.

Re-enter the password.

• When you have already registered a

password

The display for entering the password appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number

buttons.

4Press V/v to select “Rating Level,” then press

ENTER.

5Press V/v to select the level you want, then

press ENTER.

The options are as follows.

Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y

Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2

y Level 1 (Kids Safe)

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

Enter Password

––––

CREATE PASSWORD

RETURN

CREATE PASSWORD

RETURN

Re-enter Password

––––

PASSWORD CHECK

RETURN

Enter Password

––––

Use Password

RETURN

PARENTAL SETUP

SET UP

[ Yes ]

Rating Level

Change Password :1

RETURN

RATING LEVEL

SET UP

ENTER

Level 8 Adult

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1 Kids Safe

RETURN

RATING LEVEL

SET UP

ENTER

Level 8 Adult

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1 Kids Safe

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DVD Settings and Adjustments

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To change the password

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 4 on page 74.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

If you forget your password

Notes

• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be

limited on this player.

• All the ratings higher than the level you select will be blocked.

• Write your password down and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.

6Press SET UP to exit the menu.

1Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 74.

The display for entering a new password appears.

2Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons.

The display for confirming the password appears.

3Re-enter the new password.

1Insert the disc, then press HPLAY.

The display for entering your password appears.

2Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.

The player starts playback.

1Remove the disc and turn off the DVD-VCR.

2Turn on the DVD-VCR again with no disc in the unit.

3Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.

“reset ok” appears on the screen.

4Turn off the DVD-VCR.

The password is cleared.

5To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 74.

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DVD Additional Operations

Using the DVD’s menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a

picture or a music feature called “titles.”

When you play a DVD which contains

several titles, you can select the title you

want using the TOP MENU button.

When you play DVDs that allow you to

select items such as the language for the

subtitles and the language for the sound,

select these items using the MENU button.

1Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.

The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

2Press 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

buttons

V/v/B/b

ENTER

TOP

xSTOP

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Using the DVD’s menu

DVD Additional Operations

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To turn off the DVD’s menu

Press xSTOP

Note

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button.

3Press ENTER.

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Zooming into a scene

Notes

• You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.

• The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD.

You can zoom into a scene during playback

or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image,

see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 93.

1Press ZOOM.

“ ” appears.

2Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position where you want to zoom in.

3Press 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

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Changing the angles

DVD Additional Operations

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Changing the angles

Note

• Check the user’s manual of the purchased disc to determine whether it supports angle

operation. However, note that angle operation may not be possible for some discs.

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene

are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in

the display when you press ANGLE during

playback. This means that you can change

the viewing angle.

1Press ANGLE during playback.

The angle number appears on the display.

The number after the slash indicates the total

number of angles.

2Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

ANGLE

B/b

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Displaying the subtitle

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Off” in step 3.

Note

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual

subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn 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.

1Press SUBTITLE during playback.

2Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 125 for the abbreviation

of the language.

3Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.”

SUBTITLE

V/v/B/b

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Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)

DVD Additional Operations

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Various play mode functions (Program play,

Shuffle play, Repeat play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Program play (page 81)

• Shuffle play (page 83)

• Repeat play (page 84)

Note

• The play mode is canceled when:

– you open the disc tray

– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own program (Program play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the

order you want by arranging the order of the

tracks on the disc to create your own

program. You can program up to 20 tracks.

1Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop

mode.

HPLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

CLEAR

REPEAT

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

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To stop program play

Press CLEAR during playback.

To change or cancel a program

To cancel all the programed numbers

Notes

• Up to 99 tracks can be displayed.

• Up to 20 tracks can be programed at one time.

2Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press

ENTER.

3Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you

want to program, then press ENTER.

4To program other tracks, repeat step 3.

The programed track numbers are displayed in the selected order.

5Press HPLAY to start program play.

Program play starts.

When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by

pressing HPLAY.

1Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program play).”

2Press v repeatedly to select “Clear last track,” then press ENTER. Each time you

press the button, the last programed number is canceled. You can also cancel the

last programed number by pressing CLEAR.

3Follow step 3 for new programing.

1Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program play).”

2Press v repeatedly to select “Clear last track,” then press b to select “Clear all

tracks” and press ENTER.

All the programed numbers are canceled.

––

Track Program Order

ENTER

PROGRAM

RETURN CLEAR

Clear last track Clear all tracks

––

Track Program Order

ENTER

PROGRAM

RETURN CLEAR

Clear last track Clear all tracks

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Playing in random order (Shuffle play)

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

Tips

• Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.

• You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.

You can shuffle the playback order of tracks.

Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a

different playing order.

1Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop

mode.

2Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press

ENTER.

B/b

ENTER

REPEAT

CLEAR

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

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Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a

disc or a single title, chapter, or track

repeatedly.

1Press REPEAT during playback.

2Press REPEAT or B/b 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)

• FILE: repeats the current track (file).

• DIR: repeats the current album (directory).

• DISC: repeats the current disc.

REPEAT

CLEAR

B/b

Off

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To return to normal play

Select “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2.

Note

• You cannot repeat play with DVD-RW in VR mode.

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Changing the sound

When playing a DVD recorded in multiple

audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or

DTS), you can change the audio format. If

the DVD is recorded with multilingual

tracks, you can also change the language.

With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you

can select the sound from the right or left

channel and listen to the sound of the

selected channel through both the right and

left speakers. For example, when playing a

disc containing 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.

1Press AUDIO during playback.

2Press B/b 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 125 for the

abbreviation of the language.

• When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

AUDIO

B/b

ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH

Stereo The standard stereo sound

Left The sound of the left channel (monaural)

Right The sound of the right channel (monaural)

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Virtual surround setting

DVD Additional Operations

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Virtual surround setting

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front

speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround

sound effects by using sound imaging to create

virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front

speakers without using actual rear speakers.

This function is designed to work with the LINE

OUT AUDIO L/R jacks.

1Press SURROUND during playback.

2Press SURROUND repeatedly to select “Surround1,” “Surround2,”

“Surround3.”

Surround effect increases as shown below.

SURROUND

OFF

TV TV TV

Surround1 Surround2 Surround3

: Virtual speaker

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To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in step 2.

Notes

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects

will be difficult to hear.

• When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or

amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure 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 (page 65), sound

will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect.

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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.

1Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray,

then press Z to close the tray.

When you load a DATA CD which contains

MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,

“Select a Media Type” menu appears.

If you load a DATA CD which contains only

MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears.

Then you can skip step 2.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

HPLAY

O RETURN

REPEAT

xSTOP

TOP MENU

Select a Media Type

2 JPEG

1 MP3

ENTER

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To stop play

Press xSTOP.

To repeat play

Press REPEAT repeatedly to change the repeat mode.

• FILE: repeats the current track (file).

• DIR: repeats the current album (directory).

• DISC: repeats the current disc.

To go to the next or previous page

Press b or B.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu

Press xSTOP twice, then press TOP MENU.

To turn off the display

Press xSTOP, then press O RETURN repeatedly.

2Press V/v to select “MP3”, then press

ENTER.

3Press V/v to select the desired directory in the

left column, then press ENTER.

4Press b, then press V/v to select the desired

track in the right column, then press ENTER.

The selected track starts playing.

When a track or album is being played, the title

is shown in a box. The playing track number

appears on the display window.

RETURN

MP3

ENTER

DIRECTORY:001

1 album 1

2 album 2

3 album 3

track 1 00:00

OFF

FILES:014

MP3

track 1

MP3

track 2

MP3

track 3

MP3

track 4

MP3

track 5

MP3

track 6

MP3

track 7

MP3

track 8

MP3

track 9

MP3

track 10

Elapsed playing time

Repeat mode

RETURN

MP3

ENTER

track 1 00:00

OFF

DIRECTORY:001

1 album 1

2 album 2

3 album 3

FILES:014

MP3

track 1

MP3

track 2

MP3

track 3

MP3

track 4

MP3

track 5

MP3

track 6

MP3

track 7

MP3

track 8

MP3

track 9

MP3

track 10

RETURN

MP3

ENTER

track 1 00:00

OFF

DIRECTORY:001

1 album 1

2 album 2

3 album 3

FILES:014

MP3

track 1

MP3

track 2

MP3

track 3

MP3

track 4

MP3

track 5

MP3

track 6

MP3

track 7

MP3

track 8

MP3

track 9

MP3

track 10

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Notes

• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything

else is displayed as an asterisk.

• Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names.

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

About MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the

discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the

player to recognize the tracks.

You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for

details on the recording format.

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.

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 speaker system.

• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

• This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling

frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different

specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage.

• Depending on the disc, playback may take some time to start.

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The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks

The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.

• Structure of disc contents

When you insert a DATA CD and press HPLAY, the numbered tracks are played

sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently

selected album does not take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example:

E contains G but 6 is played before 7.)

When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 90), the

albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.

Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album C) do not 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.

• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be

played back.

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 applicable if there are more than a total of 1000 albums

and tracks in the DATA CD.

• The player can recognize up to 500 albums (the player will count just albums, including

albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyond

the first 500 albums. Of the first 500 albums, the player will play no more than a combined

total of 1000 albums and tracks.

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album

track

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Playing JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs

(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

1Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray,

then press Z to close the tray.

When you load a DATA CD which contains

MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,

“Select a Media Type” menu appears.

If you load a DATA CD which contains only

JPEG image files, the “Album” display

appears. Then you can skip step 2.

2Press V/v to select “JPEG”, then press

ENTER.

The “Album” display will appears.

If you do not press ENTER after selecting a

media type, the selected media will be

automatically played.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

HPLAY

TOP MENU

./ >

DISPLAY

xSTOP

Select a Media Type

2 JPEG

1 MP3

ENTER

Album Photo

SLIDE SHOW

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To rotate the selected image

To zoom in an image

3Press ./> 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

1Press ENTER.

The selected image number appears in the

display window.

2To display the next/previous image, press

./>.

To play the Slide show

1Press HPLAY.

You can also play the Slide show using the

menu on the selected image.

For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show”

on page 95.

2Press B/b to select the desired playing

speed on the “Interval” menu, then press

ENTER.

Slide show starts from the selected image.

1Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”

display, then press ENTER.

2Press B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the image turns

clockwise by 90°.

1Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”

display, then press ENTER.

2Press B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER.

“ ” appears.

3Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position

where you want to zoom in.

4Press ENTER repeatedly to change the

magnification. Each time you press ENTER, the

magnification changes as shown below.

2× t normal magnification

IMAGE

Interval

IMAGE

: Fast

: Normal

: Slow

IMAGE

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To enjoy the Slide show

To turn on/off the menu in the single image display

Press DISPLAY in the single image display.

To return to the “Album” display

Press DISPLAY to turn on the menu and press B/b to select “ ”, then press

ENTER. You can also use MENU button to return to the “Album” display. Press

. repeatedly to return to the first “Album” page.

To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu

Press xSTOP twice, then press TOP MENU.

Notes

• Slide show can play in only one direction.

• You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.

• If you select “ ” in the rotated image display, the images in the “Album” display will not

be rotated. But if you start the slide show, the images will be rotated. Correct the rotation in

the “ ” menu.

About JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the

discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the

player to recognize the files.

You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for

details on the recording format.

Note

• You can display up to 500 JPEG image files. More images may not be displayed.

1Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”

display, then press ENTER.

2Press B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER.

The “Interval” menu appears.

3Press B/b to select the desired play speed, then press

ENTER.

Slide show starts.

Interval

IMAGE

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To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an JPEG image file is located in the

first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files, 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

• 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.

• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, “Can not Display”

will appear.

• Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start.

• Progressive JPEG image files are not compatible.

Tip

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in

that order.

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Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF”

Functions

The PBC (Playback control) function allows

you to search and perform other operations

interactively. PBC playback follows a selection

menu displayed on your TV screen.

The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function.

1Press MENU to select “MENU ON.”

The menu for your selection appears.

2Press 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

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To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

To play using “MENU OFF”

Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.”

When “MENU OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still

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 PLAY.

3Press ENTER.

4Follow 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.

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VCR Additional Operations

Quick Timer Recording

To extend the duration

Press zREC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press zREC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to

normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press xSTOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording

duration time.

After you have started recording, you can

have the VCR stop recording automatically

after a specified duration.

1While recording, press zREC.

2Press zREC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time as follows.

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops

recording.

zREC

xSTOP

0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 Normal

recording

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display “Hi-Fi” on

the TV screen. You can also select “Left,” “Right,” or “Mono.” If there is noise in the

stereo program, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-

fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.

Recording bilingual programs

Press AUDIO to display “SAP” on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio

Program) is received, “SAP” appears on the TV screen. When “MAIN” is selected,

the VCR records only the main sound.

Selecting the sound during playback

During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want.

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.

Notes

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the

AUDIO setting.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO indicator

Left channel Left STEREO indicator

Right channel Right STEREO indicator

Monaural sound on the

normal audio track

Mono No indicator

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track

(main track)

Monaural sound

Stereo sound

(left/right channels)

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Searching using various functions

To search using the index function (Scan and Play)

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each

recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

The VCR automatically marks the tape with

an index signal at the point where each

recording begins.

You can easily find a specific point using

various search functions.

1Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

2Press SEARCH.

3Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards.

The VCR searches and then plays back for about five

seconds.

4Press HPLAY to view that program.

If you do not press HPLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index

mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.

V/v/B/b

HPLAY

Scan and play:

Go to

End search:

Press

Scan and play

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To search for the counter 0:00:00 point

To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to

“0:00:00.”

The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape

counter.

To search for a blank portion of the tape

The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion. You can easily

find a point you can start recording from.

Note

• Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording,

no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed

while VCR is put in pause.

1Press SEARCH.

2Press V.

The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at

the 0:00:00 point.

1Press SEARCH.

2Press v.

The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at

the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is

found, the VCR reaches the end.

Go to

End search

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Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking

when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the

recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually

adjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.

The distortion should disappear as you press one of

the two tracking buttons.

To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the

tape and reinsert it.

Note

• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP

mode on other VCRs.

TRACKING

Tracking meter

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Changing menu options

The VCR automatically marks the tape with

an index signal at the point where each

recording begins.

You can easily find a specific point using

various search functions.

1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

mode.

2Press V/v to select (VIDEO) and press

ENTER.

3Press V/v to select the option to change.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

HPLAY

Language

Channel Setup

Auto Power Off

RF Output Channel

Clock Set/Adjust :English

[ Off ]

[

3CH

]

RETURN

OPTION SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

Tape Length

Auto Play

RETURN

VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

SET UP

[ T120 ]

[ On ]

Auto Repeat [ Off ]

Tape Length

Auto Play

RETURN

VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

SET UP

[ T120 ]

[ On ]

Auto Repeat [ Off ]

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Menu choices

The default settings are indicated in bold print.

4Press B/b to change the setting.

5Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Menu option Set this option to

Tape Length • T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape.

• T-160 when using a T-160 length tape.

• T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape.

Auto Play • On to start playback automatically, when you insert a tape with

its safety tab removed.

• Off to turn off Auto play. You need to press HPLAY to start

playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Auto Repeat • 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.

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect

the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left

channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right

channel.

• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,

select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound

is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both

right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO L/R jacks using an audio/video

cord (not supplied).

This VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

: Signal flow

LINE-2 IN

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

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Operation (when recording on this VCR)

To stop editing

Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X on this VCR when an unwanted scene

begins. When it ends, press X again to resume recording.

Before you start editing

• Turn on the VCR and the TV and set

it to the video channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to

display “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the

display window.

• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,

SP or EP.

1Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.

Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.

2Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording

and press X.

3Press zREC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

4To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

zREC

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Additional Information

General setup information

1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

mode, then press V/v to select select

(OPTION), then press ENTER.

2Press V/v to select the option to change.

3Press B/b to change the setting.

When changing the “RF Output Channel,” confirmation messages will

appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Language

Channel Setup

Auto Power Off

RF Output Channel

Clock Set/Adjust :English

[ Off ]

[

3CH

]

RETURN

OPTION SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

Language

Channel Setup

Auto Power Off

RF Output Channel

Clock Set/Adjust :English

[ Off ]

[

3CH

]

RETURN

OPTION SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

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Menu choices

The default settings are indicated in bold print.

4Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Menu option Set this option to

Auto Power Off • “Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.

• “1hr”/“2hr” to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no

signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons

during this time.

RF Output Channel • “3CH” when using channel 3 to receive the VCR signal.

• “4CH” when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal.

For details, see page 110.

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Setting the RF Output channel

When connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV

using only the antenna cable, you must set

the RF Output channel in the “OPTION

SETUP” menu so that the TV can receive the

correct signal from the DVD-VCR.

1Set the RF Output channel to “3CH” or “4CH” (see page 108 to set the channel),

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to

either channel.

2Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR.

3Press TV/VIDEO to turn on “VIDEO” in the DVD-VCR’s display window.

4Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window.

Select an active channel number in your area.

5Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH).

The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels

change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting.

Whenever you use the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

CHANNEL +/–?/1

TV/VIDEO

CH +/–

?/1

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Attaching the external antenna connector

Attaching a VHF/UHF band mixer

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a

VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector

(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the

DVD-VCR.

1Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

2Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

3Retighten the screws.

When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and

a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF

antenna, use a VHF/UHF band separator/

mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna

to the DVD-VCR.

1Loosen the screws on the mixer.

2Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

3Retighten the screws.

4Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

300-ohm twin

lead cable

Antenna

connector

(not supplied)

300-ohm twin

lead cable

VHF/UHF

band

separator/

mixer (not

supplied)

75-ohm coaxial

cable

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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

Power

The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely.

The power is turned on but the DVD-

VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,

unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to

dry for over three hours.

Clock

The clock has stopped and “--:--”

appears in the display window. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from

the wall outlet. Reset the clock (and timer).

Others

The remote commander does not

function.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the

remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with

new ones if they are weak.

• Make sure 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.

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DVD Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise

appears. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

• The connecting cords are damaged.

• Check the connection to your TV (page 13) and switch

the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the

player appears on the TV screen.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

• If the picture output from your player goes through your

VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a

combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection

signal applied to some DVD programs could affect

picture quality. If you still experience problems even

when you connect your player directly to your TV, please

try connecting your player to your TV’s S-VIDEO input

(page 63).

• You have set the player to progressive format (the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange)

eventhough your TV cannot accept the progressive signal.

In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” (page 69).

• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format

(525p) signals, the image may be affected when you set

the player to progressive format. In this case, set

“Progressive” to “Off” and the player is set to normal

(interlace) format (page 67).

• COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or

“Progressive” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu is not set

correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in

orange. Check the setting (page 67) and connection

(page 64).

• Consumers should note that not all high definition

television sets are fully compatible with this product and

may cause artifacts to be desplayed in the picture. In case

of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is

recommended that the user switch the connection to the

“standard definition” output. If there are questions

regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p

DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Even though you set the aspect ratio

in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN

SETUP” menu the picture does not

fill the screen.

• The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

There is no picture from your VCR

connected to the LINE IN jacks. • The DVD player must be in standby mode to view

pictures from your VCR.

Sound

There is no sound. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

• The connecting cord is damaged.

• The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the

amplifier (receiver) (page 14).

• The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.

• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.

• The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the

audio settings (page 65).

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Sound

Sound is noisy. • When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will

come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 36)

or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack.

The sound volume is low. • The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound

volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “TV

Mode” (page 66).

Operation

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 (page 3).

• The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs that

are not finalized (page 7).

• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.

• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/

VIDEO button.

The MP3 audio track cannot be

played (page 89).

• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that

conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”

• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the

extension “.MP3.”

• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

The JPEG image file cannot be

played.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that

conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.

• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG”

or “.JPEG.”

• The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the

extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”

• Length or width of the image is more than 4720 dots.

The title of the MP3 audio album/

track or JPEG image album/file is not

correctly displayed.

• The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other

characters are displayed as asterisks.

The disc does not start playing from

the beginning.

• Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been

selected (pages 81, 83, 84).

• Resume play has taken effect (page 35).

The player starts playing the disc

automatically.

• The disc features an auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically. • While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

You cannot perform some functions

such as stop, search, slow-motion

play, repeat play, shuffle play, or

program play.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some

operations. See the operating manual that comes with the

disc.

Symptom Remedy

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VCR Troubleshooting

Operation

The language for the sound track

cannot be changed.

• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection

button on the remote (page 76).

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being

played.

• The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the

sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be

changed or turned off.

• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection

button on the remote (page 76).

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being

played.

• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection

button on the remote (page 76).

• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing of 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.

The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.

• 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 dealer (a standard service fee will be

charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid

type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your

local Sony dealer for more information.

The picture rolls vertically during

picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective.

• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord

connection.

Recording

A TV program 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.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or

CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording

TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from

other equipment.

TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.

Symptom Remedy

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Recording

The tape starts playing as soon as it is

inserted. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,

cover the tab hole.

The tape is ejected when you press

zREC. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

Nothing happens when you press

zREC. • 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 program has been set for timer recording.

• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.

• Check that the cable box is turned on.

• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from

the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock

and timer.

• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.

Others

A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.

The VCR mecanism 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.

Control by AV mouse is not possible. • The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV

mouse, etc.

Symptom Remedy

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Unclear picture• Rough picture

initial

contamination terminal

• No picture (or

black & white

screen appears)

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Glossary

Chapter (page 37)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that

are smaller than titles. A title is composed of

several chapters. Depending on the disc, no

chapters may be recorded.

Dolby Digital (pages 61 and 66)

Digital audio compression technology

developed by Dolby Laboratories. This

technology conforms to 5.1-channel

surround sound. The rear channel is stereo

and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in

this format. Dolby Digital provides the same

5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital

audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio

systems. Good channel separation is realized

because all of the channel data are recorded

discretely and little deterioration is realized

because all channel data processing is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 61)

Audio signal processing technology that

Dolby Laboratories developed for surround

sound. When the input signal contains a

surround component, the Pro Logic process

outputs the front, center and rear signals.

The rear channel is monaural.

DTS (page 66)

Digital audio compression technology that

Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.

This technology conforms to 5.1-channel

surround sound. The rear channel is stereo

and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in

this format. DTS provides the same 5.1

discrete channels of high quality digital

audio.

Good channel separation is realized because

all of the channel data is recorded discretely

and little deterioration is realized because all

channel data processing is digital.

DVD (page 6)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving

pictures even though its diameter is the same

as a CD.

The data capacity of a single-layer and

single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),

which is 7 times that of a CD. The data

capacity of a double-layer and single-sided

DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-

sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and

double-sided DVD is 17GB.

The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,

one of the worldwide standards of digital

compression technology. The picture data is

compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its

original size. The DVD also uses a variable

rate coding technology that changes the data

to be allocated according to the status of the

picture. Audio information is recorded in a

multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,

allowing you to enjoy a more real audio

presence.

Furthermore, various advanced functions

such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and

Parental Control functions are provided with

the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 6)

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

(Video Recording) mode allow the contents

to be programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 6)

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and

rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording

format that is comparable to the DVD

VIDEO format.

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Interlace format

Interlace format shows every other line of an

image as a single “field” and is the standard

method for displaying images on television.

The even number field shows the even

numbered lines of an image, and the odd

numbered field shows the odd numbered

lines of an image.

Progressive format (pages 64 and 69)

Compared to the Interlace format that

alternately shows every other line of an

image (field) to create one frame, the

Progressive format shows the entire image at

once as a single frame. This means that

while the Interlace format can show 30

frames/60 fields in one second, the

Progressive format can show 60 frames in

one second. The overall picture quality

increases and still images, text, and

horizontal lines appear sharper. This player

is compatible with the 525 progressive

format.

Title (page 37)

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 37)

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a

CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

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Specifications

System

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 inches/s)

EP: 11.12 mm/s ( inches/s)

LP: 16.67 mm/s ( inches/s),

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13

UHF 14 to 69

CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative

AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

COAXIAL, phono jack

Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)

Phono jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S-VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs (max.)

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

25 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

Operating temperature

0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls

(w/h/d)

Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm

(Approx. 17 × 3.4 × 11.5 inches)

Mass

Approx. 3.6 kg (Approx. 7.9 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)

Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has

determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

A?/1 POWER (on/standby) switch (11)

(35) (42)

BPROGRESSIVE indicator (64) (69)

CDisc tray (33)

DA(open/close) button (33) (34)

ETape compartment (44)

FA(eject) button (42)

GzREC (record) button (45)

Hm (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button

(35) (42)

Ix(stop) button (34) (42)

JX(pause) button (34) (42)

KH(play) button*1 (34) (42)

LDIAL TIMER*2 (50)

MRemote sensor (10)

NCHANNEL +/–/TRACKING buttons*1

(44) (103)

OSELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10)

PLINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*3

(106)

*1H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile

dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

*2SLV-D550P only

*3Covered

SLV-D550P

SLV-D350P

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Display window

ADVD indicator (34)

BMONTH indicator* (50)

CDAY indicator* (53)

DYEAR indicator* (53)

EDATE indicator* (50)

FRecord indicator (46)

GVIDEO indicator (42)

HTape indicator (42)

ITimer indicator (48)

JSTEREO indicator (100)

KPlaying time/clock/current status

indicator (34) (42)

LSURR (surround) indicator (87)

MDTS indicator (66)

NDisc indicator (34)

∗SLV-D550P only

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Rear panel

DVD player and VCR

AAC power cord (13) (16)

BLINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

(106)

CLINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

(14)

DIN (FROM ANT.) connector (15)

EOUT (TO TV) connector (15)

DVD player only

FLINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (63)

GCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y

jacks (64)

HS-VIDEO OUT jack (63)

IDIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack

(62)

JDIGITAL AUDIO OUT/COAXIAL jack

(62)

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Remote commander for DVD

AZ (open/close) button (33) (34)

BTV / DVD•VIDEO switch (10)

CSELECT DVD button (10)

DNumber buttons*1 (29)

ECLEAR button (43) (48) (82)

FANGLE button (79)

GSET UP button (20)

HSUBTITLE button (80)

IAUDIO button*1 (86) (100)

J SKIP button (34)

K REPLAY button (34)

LXPAUSE button (34)

MHPLAY button*1 (34)

NV/v/B/b buttons (20)

ENTER button*2 (20)

ODISPLAY button (37)

PTOP MENU button (76)

Q?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (35)

RVOL (volume) +/– buttons (11)

SZOOM button (78)

TENTER button*2 (20)

UREPEAT button (81)

VSURROUND button (87)

Wm/M y buttons (34)

X.PREV (previous)/> NEXT

(next) button (34)

YxSTOP button (34)

ZO RETURN button (23)

wj MENU button (76)

*1Number 5, AUDIO and HPLAY buttons

have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a

reference.

*2The ENTER buttons 14 and 20 can be used

interchangeably.

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Remote commander for VIDEO

AZ (eject) button (42)

BTV / DVD•VIDEO switch (10)

CSELECT VIDEO button (10)

DNumber buttons*1 (29)

ECLEAR button (43)

FSET UP button (20)

GTIMER button (47)

HAUDIO button*1 (100)

I SKIP button (43)

JSP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play)

button (45)

KzREC (record) button (45)

LXPAUSE button (42)

MHPLAY button*1 (42)

NV/v/B/b buttons (20)

ENTER button*2 (20)

ODISPLAY button (43)

P?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (42)

QVCR Plus+ button*3 (55)

RCH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*1

(44) (103)

SVOL (volume) +/– buttons (11)

TENTER button*2 (20)

UMUTING button (11)

VSEARCH button (101)

WTV/VIDEO button (46)

XINPUT SELECT button (46)

Ym (rewind)/M y (fast-forward)

buttons (42)

Z./> SHUTTLE button (42)

wj xSTOP button (42)

wk O RETURN button (56)

*1Number 5, AUDIO, HPLAY and

CH/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot.

Use the tactile dot as a reference.

*2The ENTER buttons 14 and 20 can be used

interchangeably.

*3SLV-D550P only

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DVD Audio/Subtitle Language

Additional Information

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DVD Audio/Subtitle Language

Abbreviation Language

ARA Arabic

CHI Chinese

CRO Croatian

CZK Czech

DAN Danish

DEU German

ENG English

ESP Spanish

FIN Finish

FRA French

GRE Greek

HUN Hungarian

IDN Indonesian

IND Hindi

ISL Islandic

ITA Italian

IWR Hebrew

JPN Japanese

KOR Korean

MAL Malay

NLD Dutch

NOR Norwegian

POL Polish

POR Portuguese

RUS Russian

SVE Swedish

THA Thai

TUR Turquish

VIE Vietnamese

ZAF Afrikaans

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Index

Numerics

16:9 68

4:3 Letter Box 68

4:3 Pan Scan 68

Adjusting

picture 103

tracking 103

Angle 79

Antenna hookup 15

Audio track 100

Audio/video (A/V) hookup 14

Auto Clock Set 22

Cable hookup 13

Channel line-up chart 30

Cleaning the video heads 115

Clock setting 22

Commercial Skip 42

Connecting

Cable TV 19

external antenna connector

111

VHF/UHF band mixer 111

Counter 43

Custom AV Mode 39

DATA CD 6, 89, 93

Demonstration Mode 54

Dial Timer 50

Disabling channels 28

DOLBY DIGITAL 61, 86

DTS 62, 86

Dubbing. see Editing

DVD 6

Editing 106

EP mode 45

Handling discs 8

Hi-fi audio track 100

JPEG 6, 93

Language selecting 20

LP mode 46

Monaural 100

Monitoring audio during

playback 100

MP3 6, 89

Normal audio track 100

Parental Control 73

PBC (Playback control) 97

Picture adjustment 103

Playback

at various speeds 35, 42

frame by frame 43

MP3 audio track 89

program play 81

repeat play 84

selecting the sound 100

shuffle play 83

skip 42

slow motion 35, 43

VIDEO CDs 97

Presetting channels 26

Program play 81

Progressive 64, 118

Recording

bilingual programs 100

SAP broadcasts 100

saving 46

stereo broadcasts 100

using the Dial Timer 50

using the VCR Plus+

system 55

while watching another

program 46, 49

Repeat play 84

RF channel 110

Safety tab 46

SAP (Second Audio Program)

100

Searching

at various speeds 35, 42

for a blank portion 102

for the counter 0 point 102

Scan and Play 101

Shuffle play 83

SP mode 45

STEREO 86

Stereo 100

Subtitle 80

Timer setting

daily/weekly recording 48

using the Dial Timer 50

using the VCR Plus+

system 55

Tracking adjustment. see

Adjusting

Usable discs 6

VCR Plus+ system

channel set up 30

recording 55

VIDEO CD 6, 97

Zoom 78

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