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Sony SLV-D993P AZ Operating Instructions Manual

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2-671-553-12 (1) GB
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-D993P AZ/ME
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-671-553-12 (1) GB DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-D993P AZ/ME © 2006 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Precautions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not • SLV-D993P AZ operates on expose this apparatus to 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. rain or moisture. SLV-D993P ME operates on To avoid electrical shock, 110 –...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It When the video heads are dirty, clean the video is designed to be operated in a horizontal heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If position only. a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your •...
  • Page 4 Copyright • Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or programme owner.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 WARNING 3 Precautions 7 About this manual 7 This player can play the following discs 9 Notes about discs Getting Started 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR 16 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 18 Step 5 : Selecting a language 19 Step 6 : Setting the clock...
  • Page 6 DVD Settings and Adjustments 51 Audio Setup 54 Screen Setup 58 Setting the display or sound track language 60 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 63 Using the DVD’s menu 64 Zooming into a scene 65 Changing the angles 66 Displaying the subtitle 68 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 72 Changing the sound...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About this manual This player can play the following discs • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the Format of discs DVD-VCR having the same or similar names.

  • Page 8: Region Code

    Region code Notes about DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, Your player has a region code printed on the or CD-Rs/CD-RWs back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with identical Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- region codes. This system is used to protect Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this copyrights.

  • Page 9: Notes About Discs

    Note on DualDiscs Notes about discs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its digital audio material on the other side. edge.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-D993P AZ, SLV-D993P ME. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR.

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

    Reattach the cover after inserting the battery. Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to Remote sensor 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.
  • Page 12 Controlling TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
  • Page 13 If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default), 02 Panasonic 17, 49 Akai Philips...

  • Page 14: Step 3 : Connecting The Dvd-Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR For connecting the DVD-VCR, antenna and your TV, be sure to follow the connecting steps below. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 27) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience. Note You cannot connect the DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
  • Page 15 Connect the mains lead to the mains. If you connect additional equipments to the DVD-VCR (page 27, 29), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are completed. Connecting the DVD-VCR...

  • Page 16: Step 4 : Setting Up The Dvd-Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). V/v/B/b ENTER Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Connect the mains lead to the mains. SLV-D993P AZ ENTER The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the SYSTEM SELECTION “SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
  • Page 17 Press ENTER. SYSTEM SELECTION The “SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears. SYSTEM - B/G ENTER SYSTEM - D/K SYSTEM - I RETURN SET UP ENTER Press V/v to select the appropriate TV system, AUTO SETUP then press ENTER. ENTER The DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the Please wait receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area).

  • Page 18: Step 5 : Selecting A Language

    Step 5 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. SET UP Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to the video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 19: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. SET UP Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to the video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 20 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Note • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. Setting the clock...

  • Page 21: Step 7 : Presetting Channels

    Step 7 : Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset CLEAR them manually. SET UP After setting channels, you can change the programme settings manually. – Changing programme positions (page 23) –...
  • Page 22 Press V/v to select the row which you want to MANUAL TUNING preset, then press b. SYSTEM ENTER – – – To display other pages for programme – positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. NAME – – – – MEMORY : ENTER RETURN...
  • Page 23 If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 5, press V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture. Then press ENTER. Note •...
  • Page 24 Press ENTER, then press V/v to move to the desired TV STATION TABLE programme position. NAME SYSTEM AAB – CDE – I J K – LMN – SWAPPING : ENTER RETURN Press ENTER to confirm the setting. To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 4 through 6. Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
  • Page 25 Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable. TV STATION TABLE To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press NAME SYSTEM AAB – V/v repeatedly. LMN – CDE – I J K – SWAPPING : ENTER RETURN DELETE :...
  • Page 26 Press V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press ENTER. TV STATION TABLE NAME SYSTEM AAB – LMN – CDE – I J K – SWAPPING : ENTER RETURN DELETE : CLEAR Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter MANUAL TUNING the station name, then press b.

  • Page 27: Advanced Hookups

    Advanced Hookups S-Video/Component hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). You can enjoy higher quality images when playing DVDs. Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/Component Video hookup.
  • Page 28 A Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length.

  • Page 29: V Receiver Hookup

    A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
  • Page 30 A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1”, “Surround2” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 74).

  • Page 31: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your SELECT DVD disc. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to the video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 32 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 90. Hour Minute Second * “–...
  • Page 33 Press Locate a point quickly m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on the unit) during playback The playback speed changes as follows each time you press the button on the remote (or depending on how long you press the button on the unit): •...
  • Page 34 Notes • No sound is output except for: – during normal play – during playback quickly or slowly with sound • You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set. • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on the recording method.
  • Page 35 Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, no audio out will be output from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. •...

  • Page 36: Guide To The On-Screen Display

    Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. Before you start... Number • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to buttons DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN...
  • Page 37 Note • You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped. To playback the desired title/track/album or chapter/file You can playback the desired title/track/album or chapter/file using this menu. Press V/v during playback to select the desired icon. Press B/b to change the item.
  • Page 38 Indication Counter information T ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Elapsed playing time of the current track T– ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Remaining time of the current track D ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Elapsed playing time of the disc D–...

  • Page 39: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to the video input so that the SELECT VIDEO signal from the player appears on the TV TRACKING +/– screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
  • Page 40 Additional operations Press Stop play Pause play If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. Resume play after pause X or H M during stop Fast-forward the tape m during stop Rewind the tape Eject the tape During fast-forward, hold down M.
  • Page 41 To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off) Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off, but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.”...

  • Page 42: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal SELECT VIDEO from the player appears on the TV screen. PROG +/– • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
  • Page 43 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme • PROG/ TRACKING position number you want appears in the display window. INPUT SELECT • To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.
  • Page 44 To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY three times. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time. STEREO PR 1 BBC 1 AUTO REMAIN 0 : 0 0 : 2 1 : 4 Time counter Remaining tape length In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select”...
  • Page 45 Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the number buttons. • If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–...

  • Page 46: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to six programmes at a time. Before you start… SELECT VIDEO • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. Number • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. buttons •...
  • Page 47 Set the programme position, date, start and PR DATE START STOP SPEED stop times and tape speed: ENTER Press b to select each item in turn. Press V/v to set each item. To correct a setting, press B to return to that CLEAR SET UP setting and reset.
  • Page 48 To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 4, press v to select “Auto.” When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed.

  • Page 49: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. SELECT VIDEO • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. •...
  • Page 50 Press V/v to select setting you want to change PR DATE START STOP SPEED or cancel. MO 30 0 :0 0 1 : 0 0 ENTER WE 02 : 0 0 : 3 0 • To change the setting, press B/b to select TU 30 :3 0 : 0 0...

  • Page 51: Dvd Settings And Adjustments

    DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound SET UP according to the playback and connection conditions. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP...
  • Page 52 Press B/b to select an item. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices The default setting is indicated in bold print. • Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
  • Page 53 • 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: – OUT AUDIO L/R jacks – DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D- PCM.”...

  • Page 54: Screen Setup

    Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen SET UP according to the playback and connection conditions. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP DVD SETUP mode, then press V/v to select...
  • Page 55 Press B/b to select an item. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices • TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting is indicated in bold print. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV.
  • Page 56 To set the “Progressive” setting If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality image. Follow step 1 and 2 on page 54, then press V/v to select SCREEN SETUP “Progressive.” TV Type 4:3 Letter Box Progressive RETURN...
  • Page 57 If video signal appears OK, video connection is complete. SCREEN SETUP Press ENTER. TV Type 4:3 Letter Box Progressive The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up in orange. RETURN SET UP PROGRESSIVE indicator If picture is distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 27). Press SET UP to exit the menu.

  • Page 58: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound track or subtitle. SET UP Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP DVD SETUP...

  • Page 59: Dvd Menu Language

    Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: “DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” ENTER Then press ENTER. Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE DVD MENU LANGUAGE ENTER You can select the desired language for the English disc’s menu.

  • Page 60: Parental Control (Limiting Playback By Children)

    Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The parental control function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Number Before you start... buttons •...
  • Page 61 Press b to select “Yes.” • If you have not entered a password CREATE PASSWORD ENTER The display for registering a new password Enter Password appears. – – – – Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. RETURN The display for confirming the password CREATE PASSWORD appears.
  • Page 62 To change the password Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 61. The display for entering a new password appears. Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons. The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the new password. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “Use Password”...

  • Page 63: Dvd Additional Operations

    DVD Additional Operations Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you Number buttons...

  • Page 64: Zooming Into A Scene

    Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playback ZOOM or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 82. To zoom into a DivX video file, see “Playing ® DivX video files”...

  • Page 65: Changing The Angles

    Changing the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in the display window. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Before you start... Number • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to buttons DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).

  • Page 66: Displaying The Subtitle

    Displaying the subtitle If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a disc. SELECT DVD SUBTITLE V/v/B/b Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press SUBTITLE during playback.
  • Page 67 Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.” ENTER To turn off the subtitles Select “Off” in step 4. Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD. You also may not be able to turn them off. •...

  • Page 68: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). SELECT DVD Note • The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray –...

  • Page 69: Programme Play

    Press B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM Track Program Order – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 70 Playing in random order (Shuffle play) You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 79. Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. PROGRAM SHUFFLE Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE,”...
  • Page 71 Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. Press REPEAT during playback. Press REPEAT or B/b to select the item to be repeated. When playing a DVD •...

  • Page 72: Changing The Sound

    Changing the sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video file) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can change the audio AUDIO format. If the DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video file) is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
  • Page 73 Press B/b repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting. • When playing a DVD ENTER Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 119 for the abbreviation of the language. • When playing a VIDEO CD or CD The default setting is indicated in bold print.

  • Page 74: Virtual Surround Setting

    Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound SURROUND imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Press SURROUND during playback.
  • Page 75 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).

  • Page 76: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD- ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ SELECT DVD DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer III) format. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). CLEAR REPEAT V/v/B/b...
  • Page 77 Press V/v to select “MP3,” then press Repeat mode ENTER. Elapsed playing time ENTER The first track starts playing. Press x if necessary. track 1 00:00 DIRECTORY:007 FILES:014 album 1 track 1 album 2 track 2 album 3 track 3 album 4 track 4 album 5...
  • Page 78 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. •...
  • Page 79 Notes • Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time. • You cannot repeat play while in programme play. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks Press x twice, then press REPEAT. Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM SHUFFLE To return to normal play...
  • Page 80 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. •...
  • Page 81 Tips • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order. • A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be played back.

  • Page 82: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ SELECT DVD DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). CLEAR ./> V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU...
  • Page 83 Press V/v to select “JPEG,” then press Album Photo : ENTER. ENTER The “Album” display will appears. If you do not press ENTER after selecting a media type, the selected media will be SLIDE SHOW automatically played. Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, then press V/v/ B/b to select an image in the “Album”...
  • Page 84 To zoom in an image Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album” display, then press ENTER. IMAGE Press B/b to select “ ,” then press ENTER. “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position where you want to zoom in.
  • Page 85 About JPEG image files You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session or Multi Border (see “Note on Multi Session/Border discs”...

  • Page 86: Playing Divx ® Video Files

    ® Playing DivX video files You can play back DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). ZOOM REPEAT V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN TOP MENU Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. Select a Media Type When you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD 1 MP3...
  • Page 87 Press V/v to select “DivX,” then press DivX ENTER. ALBUM:007 FILES:014 album 1 DivX file 1 ENTER album 2 DivX file 2 album 3 DivX file 3 album 4 DivX file 4 album 5 DivX file 5 album 6 DivX file 6 album 7 DivX file 7 DivX file 8...

  • Page 88: About Divx Video Files

    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 x twice, then press TOP MENU. About DivX video files DivX ®...
  • Page 89 The playback order of DivX video files The playback order of albums and files recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD is as follows. • Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 album file When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H, the numbered files are...

  • Page 90: Playing Video Cds With "Pbc On/Off" Functions

    Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC 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. Before you start... Number • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to buttons DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
  • Page 91 Press ENTER. ENTER Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. To return to the menu Press O RETURN. To play using “PBC Off” Press MENU to select “PBC Off.”...

  • Page 92: Vcr Additional Operations

    VCR Additional Operations Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC While recording, press z REC. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
  • Page 93 To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode. To stop while recording Press x. Notes •...

  • Page 94: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To select bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
  • Page 95 To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO to select the sound you want. Stereo programmes To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo NICAM, STEREO STEREO Left channel NICAM, LCH STEREO Right channel NICAM, RCH STEREO Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH STEREO * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels...
  • Page 96 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.

  • Page 97: Searching Using Index Function

    Searching using index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as SELECT VIDEO references to find a specific recording. INDEX Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
  • Page 98 • Index scan (To find a specific recording by scanning): Press m/M. INDEX SCAN The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction. Press H to start playback when you find the desired point. • Index search (To search a specific recording): Press m/M twice.

  • Page 99: Adjusting The Picture (Tracking)

    Adjusting the picture (tracking) Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.
  • Page 100 Press V/v to select “User Set,” then press USER SET ENTER. [ Auto ] Colour System ENTER [ On ] NICAM [ On ] SET UP RETURN Press V/v to select “ASC,” then press b. USER SET [ Auto ] Colour System ENTER [ On ]...

  • Page 101: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options You can change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings for the VCR. Normally the default settings are used. SET UP Change these settings if necessary. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
  • Page 102 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to Tape Select • “E180” to use an E-180 or shorter type tape. •...

  • Page 103: Editing

    Editing How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A and B, then choose the connection that best suits your VCR. Example A Your VCR (Recorder) Other VCR (Player)
  • Page 104 Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. • If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected. • If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

  • Page 105: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information You can change the setup options for the DVD-VCR. Normally the default settings are SET UP used. Change these settings if necessary. Before you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11). V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop...
  • Page 106 Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. OPTION Menu option Set this option to Auto Power Off • “Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. • “1Hour”/“2Hour”/“3Hour” to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. not function. The power is turned on but the DVD- •...
  • Page 108 DVD Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy There is no picture/picture noise • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. appears. • The connecting cords are damaged. • Check the connection to your TV (page 14) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 109 Symptom Remedy The sound volume is low. • The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “Wide Range” (page 53). The disc does not play. • The disc is turned over. •...
  • Page 110 • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see “On cleaning the video heads” (page 3)). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
  • Page 111 VCR is not in stereo or the • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a STEREO indicator in the display Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above. window is flashing. No TV programme appears on the •...

  • Page 112: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 36) DTS (page 52) Sections of a picture or a music feature that Digital audio compression technology that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. several chapters. Depending on the disc, no This technology conforms to 5.1-channel chapters may be recorded.
  • Page 113 DVD+R (page 7) Interlace format A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable Interlace format shows every other line of an disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. image as a single “field” and is the standard Contents can be recorded only once to a method for displaying images on television.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Aerial out Power back-up 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Back-up duration: Tape speed SLV-D993P AZ: up to 6 hours at a time SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) SLV-D993P ME: up to 24 hours at a time NTSC 33.35 mm/s (recording*(line input...

  • Page 115: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (12) (34) I X (pause) button (32) (40) (41) J H (play) button (32) (39) B Disc tray (31) K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (11) C A (open/close) button (31) (33) Remote sensor (11)

  • Page 116: Display Window

    Display window A DVD indicator (32) G STEREO indicator (94) B Angle indicator (65) H Playing time/clock/current status indicator (32) (39) C Record indicator (43) I SURR (surround) indicator (74) D VIDEO indicator (39) J DTS indicator (52) E Tape indicator (39) K Disc indicator (32) F Timer indicator (47) Rear panel...
  • Page 117 A Z (open/close) button (31) (33) Remote commander for DVD B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (11) C SELECT DVD button (11) D Number buttons* (37) (60) E CLEAR button (25) (69) F SURROUND button (74) G SET UP button (18) H SUBTITLE button (66) I AUDIO button* (72) SKIP button (32)
  • Page 118 A Z (eject) button (40) Remote commander for VCR B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (11) C SELECT VIDEO button (11) D Number buttons* (12) E CLEAR button (25) (41) F SET UP button (18) G TIMER button (46) H AUDIO button* (94) SKIP button (40) REPLAY button (32) K SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

  • Page 119: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

    DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation Language Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish German English Spanish Finish French Greek Hungarian Indonesian Hindi Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Korean Malay Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish Thai Turkish Vietnamese Afrikaans DVD Audio/Subtitle Language...

  • Page 120: Index

    40 Editing 103 slow motion 33 EP mode 40 VIDEO CDs 90 Playback quickly or slowly with sound 34 Handling discs 9 Presetting channels 21 Hi-Fi audio track 96 Programme play 68 Progressive 113 Sony Corporation AK68-01227A Printed in Indonesia...

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