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Sony SHOWVIEW SLV-D950B Operating Instructions Manual

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3-084-916-E2 (1) GB
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
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Operating Instructions
PAL SECAM
SLV-D950B
SLV-D910B
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-084-916-E2 (1) GB DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL SECAM SLV-D950B SLV-D910B © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To prevent fire or shock Precautions Compatible colour hazard, do not expose the systems Safety unit to rain or moisture. • This VCR is designed to • This unit operates on 220 – record using the PAL (B/G) To avoid electrical shock, 240 V AC, 50 Hz.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome! Caution For use of the VCR Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Television programmes, films, Cassette Recorder. Before video tapes and other operating this player, please materials may be copyrighted. read this manual thoroughly Unauthorized recording of...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 WARNING 3 Welcome! 3 Caution 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs Getting Started 8 Step 1 : Unpacking 9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR 13 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 Step 5 : Selecting a language...
  • Page 5 DVD Additional Operations 73 Using the DVD’s menu 75 Zooming into a scene 76 Changing the angles 77 Displaying the subtitle 78 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 82 Changing the sound 83 Virtual surround setting 85 Playing an MP3 audio track 89 Playing JPEG image files 93 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Region code About this manual Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is discs (playback only) labelled with identical described below: region codes.

  • Page 7: Notes About Discs

    Note Notes about discs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been edge.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • PERITEL cable • R6 (size AA) batteries • Audio cord (pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2) • Aerial cable • Video cord (pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1) Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-D950B and SLV-D910B.

  • Page 9: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Using the remote Remote sensor commander You can use this remote commander to operate this DVD- VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. TV / DVD·VIDEO...
  • Page 10 Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, MUTING∗, TV/VIDEO, 0-9 and -/--∗ buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO.

  • Page 11: Step 3 : Connecting The Dvd-Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 59) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience. LINE-1 Mains (EURO AV) lead ANTENNE ENTREE to mains Aerial cable (supplied) PERITEL PERITEL cable (supplied) : Signal flow...
  • Page 12 Additional connection To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch LINE-3 SORTIE programmes from a satellite or LIGNE digital tuner connected to this DVD-VCR on the TV even when the DVD-VCR is turned off.

  • Page 13: Step 4 : Setting Up The Dvd-Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the DVD-VCR for the first time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can SET UP set TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system∗, and DVD-VCR clock automatically.
  • Page 14 Press B/b to select your country, then press INSTALLATION AUTO ENTER. ENTER Merci d’attendre The DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area). RETURN SET UP If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions”...

  • Page 15: Step 5 : Selecting A Language

    Step 5 : Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other SET UP than French, use the on-screen display to select another language. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).

  • Page 16: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the DVD- VCR to use the timer features properly. SET UP The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 17 Press b to select the minutes and set the REGLAGE HORLOGE minutes by pressing V/v. ENTER Heure Date Année 18:30 1/JAN /2003 MER Horloge Auto [ Oui ] ENTER RETURN SET UP Set the day, month, and year in sequence by REGLAGE HORLOGE pressing b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits, then press b.

  • Page 18: Step 7 : Presetting Channels

    Step 7 : Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. SET UP Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).
  • Page 19 Press V/v to select “Installation Manuelle”, LISTE STATIONS TV then press ENTER. CAN. SYS. ENTER AAB – L / L’ LMN – L / L’ CDE – L / L’ I J K – L / L’ MODIF.ST : ENTER RETURN EFFACER : CLEAR...
  • Page 20 Enter the station name. RECHERCHE MANUELLE SYS. L / L’ Press V/v to select a character. ENTER CANAL Each time you press V, the character REGL.FIN – DECODEUR changes as shown below. O – – – A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 MEMOIRE : ENTER RETURN...
  • Page 21 Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.
  • Page 22 Press V/v to select “Installation Manuelle”, LISTE STATIONS TV then press ENTER. CAN. SYS. ENTER AAB – L / L’ LMN – L / L’ CDE – L / L’ I J K – L / L’ MODIF.ST : ENTER RETURN EFFACER : CLEAR...
  • Page 23 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).
  • Page 24 Press V/v to select “Installation Manuelle”, LISTE STATIONS TV then press ENTER. CAN. SYS. ENTER AAB – L / L’ LMN – L / L’ CDE – L / L’ I J K – L / L’ MODIF.ST : ENTER RETURN EFFACER : CLEAR...
  • Page 25 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station SET UP names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. •...
  • Page 26 Press V/v to select the row which you want to RECHERCHE MANUELLE change or enter the station name, then press b. SYS. L / L’ ENTER CANAL To display other pages for programme REGL.FIN – positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly. DECODEUR –...

  • Page 27: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder

    Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the DVD-VCR. Connecting a decoder Canal Plus PERITEL cable decoder (not supplied) PERITEL LINE-3 LINE-1 (EURO AV) ANTENNE ENTREE Aerial cable (supplied) PERITEL PERITEL cable (supplied)
  • Page 28 Setting Canal Plus channels To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your DVD-VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display. SET UP In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. Before you start…...
  • Page 29 Press V/v to select the row which you want to RECHERCHE MANUELLE set for the decoder, then press b. SYS. L / L’ ENTER CANAL To display positions 6 to 80, press V/v REGL.FIN – repeatedly. DECODEUR – – – – MEMOIRE : ENTER RETURN...
  • Page 30 Notes • To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR. • When you watch Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press TV/VIDEO so that the VCR indicator appears in the display window.

  • 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 disc. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 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 73. For Hour Minute Second VIDEO CDs, see page 93.
  • Page 33 To locate a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode (DVD, VIDEO CD and CD only) Press m or M. For DVD or VIDEO CD, each time you press the button, the playback speed changes as follows.
  • Page 34 Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “Oui” in “Options Audio” menu (page 63).

  • Page 35: Guide To The On-Screen Display

    Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. V/v/B/b The displayed contents differ according to ENTER the type of disc being played. O RETURN DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and surround setting.
  • Page 36 To playback from the desired title/track counter position Press V/v to select the counter position icon. Enter the desired elapsed playing time of the current - ~ 9 ENTER title/track using the number buttons. Press ENTER to start playback. Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.

  • Page 37: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. TRACKING +/– • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).
  • Page 38 Additional tasks Press Stop play Pause play∗ X or H Resume play after pause M during stop Fast-forward the tape m during stop Rewind the tape Eject the tape * If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.
  • Page 39 To resume normal playback Press H. To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during palyback, set the “Syst. Couleur” option in the “REGLAGES UTILISATEUR” menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 110) (Normally set the option to “Auto”).

  • Page 40: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. PROG +/– • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).
  • Page 41 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme • PROG/ TRACKING position number you want appears in the display window. INPUT • To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the SELECT LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.
  • Page 42 In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Sélect. Cassette” in the “REGLAGE DE LA FONCTION VIDEO” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 105). Maximum Recording Time Tape Length E-180 3 hrs 6 hrs E-240 4 hrs...
  • Page 43 Notes • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (SECAM, MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems. •...

  • Page 44: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System (Slv-D950B Only)

    Recording TV programmes using the ShowView ® system (SLV-D950B only) The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of SELECT VIDEO that programme are set automatically.
  • Page 45 Press V/v to select “ShowView”, then press ShowView ENTER. ENTER Code – – – – – – – – – The “ShowView” menu appears. Code : 0–9 Corriger : RETURN SET UP Press the number buttons to enter the ShowView ShowView number.
  • Page 46 If you want to change the date, tape speed and PR JOUR DEBT FIN SPEED the VPS/PDC setting: 19 : 00 20 : 00 ENTER – – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –...
  • Page 47 To watch another TV programme after setting the timer Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

  • Page 48: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to six programmes at a time. Before you start… SELECT VIDEO • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. •...
  • Page 49 Press TIMER. SUBTITLE/ OPTIONS PROG. TIMER • SLV-D950B Normal ShowView The “OPTIONS PROG.” menu appears. SET UP ENTER RETURN • SLV-D910B PR JOUR DEBT FIN SPEED The timer programming menu appears. Step 2 is skipped. SET UP SLV-D950B only PR JOUR DEBT FIN SPEED Press V/v to select “Normal”, then press ENTER ENTER.
  • Page 50 Press ENTER to confirm all settings. ENTER Press ?/1 to turn off the DVD-VCR. indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x.
  • Page 51 To watch another TV programme after setting the timer Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

  • Page 52: Recording Tv Programmes Using Dial Timer (Slv-D950B Only)

    Recording TV programmes using DIAL TIMER (SLV-D950B only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make PROGRAM +/– timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to six programmes that will be broadcast within a month using DIAL TIMER.
  • Page 53 Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time. DIAL TIMER “START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–...
  • Page 54 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The current programme position number flashes in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position number. DIAL TIMER To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 connector, LINE-2 IN jacks or LINE-3 connector, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1”, “L2”...
  • Page 55 To set the clock Hold down DIAL TIMER so that DAY indicator appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day. Press DIAL TIMER. MONTH indicator appears in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year.

  • Page 56: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 57 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select SET UP OPTIONS PROG. (TIMER) and press ENTER. Normal ShowView • SLV-D950B The “OPTIONS PROG.” menu appears. ENTER ENTER RETURN SET UP • SLV-D910B PR JOUR DEBT FIN SPEED The timer programming menu appears. Step LU 30 0 :0 0 1 : 0 0 SP Non...
  • Page 58 When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority. Programme 1 about 20 seconds Programme 2...

  • Page 59: Advanced Hookups

    Advanced Hookups A/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby∗ Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. ∗...

  • Page 60: V Receiver Hookup

    B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS∗ decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

  • Page 61: Video Hookup

    S-Video hookup Make audio connections using the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks when you use S-VIDEO hookup. 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. DVD-VCR l : Signal flow (DVD only)

  • Page 62: Dvd Settings And Adjustments

    DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Options Audio” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection SET UP conditions. V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP REGLAGE DU DVD mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) Réglage de la langue...
  • Page 63 Press B/b to select an item. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices • Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
  • Page 64 • 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 (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital”...

  • Page 65: Screen Setup

    Screen Setup “Réglage de L’écran” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and SET UP connection conditions. V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP REGLAGE DU DVD mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) Réglage de la langue Options Audio...
  • Page 66 Press B/b to select an item. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices • Type TV 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 67 Notes • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “REGLAGE DU DVD” 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”...

  • Page 68: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound track or subtitle. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP REGLAGE DU DVD V/v to select mode (DVD) and , then press...
  • Page 69 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • LANGUE DE MENU DVD LANGUE DE MENU DVD ENTER You can select the desired language for the English Français disc’s menu. Menu DVD Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Autre SET UP ENTER RETURN •...

  • Page 70: Parental Control

    Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The parental control function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop...
  • Page 71 Press b to select “Oui”. • If you have not entered a password CREATION DU CODE ENTER The display for registering a new password Entrer un Code Secret appears. – – – – Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.
  • Page 72 To change the password Select “Modif. Code Secret” in step 4 on page 71. 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 “Utiliser le Code”...

  • Page 73: Dvd Additional Operations

    DVD Additional Operations Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles”. Number When you play a DVD which contains buttons several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button.
  • Page 74 Press ENTER. ENTER To turn off the DVD’s menu Press x. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button. Using the DVD’s menu...

  • Page 75: 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 89. V/v/B/b ENTER Press ZOOM. MUTING/ ZOOM “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b to move “ ”...

  • Page 76: Changing The Angles

    Changing the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in ANGLE the display when you press ANGLE during playback. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. ANGLE/ SQPB The angle number appears on the display.

  • Page 77: Displaying The Subtitle

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

  • Page 78: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play)

    Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme play (page 78) • Shuffle play (page 80) • Repeat play (page 81) Note • The play mode is cancelled when: –...
  • Page 79 Press B/b to select “PROGRAMMATION”, PROGRAMMATION 01 then press ENTER. Plage Ordre Programme ENTER – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 80 Playing in random order (Shuffle play) You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a CLEAR different playing order. PROGRAM ENTER Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in REPEAT/ PROGRAMMATION B b ALEATOIRE PROGRAM stop mode. ENTER RETURN Press B/b to select “ALEATOIRE”, then press...
  • Page 81 Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a CLEAR disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. REPEAT Press REPEAT during playback. REPEAT/ PROGRAM Press REPEAT to select the item to be repeated. REPEAT/ PROGRAM When playing a DVD...

  • Page 82: Changing The Sound

    Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can change the audio format. If AUDIO the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and...

  • Page 83: Virtual Surround Setting

    Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound SURROUND imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This function is designed to work with the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks.
  • Page 84 Notes • Surround effects cannot be obtained for DTS or linear PCM. • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 85: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. ./> V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. Sélectionnez le type de media When you load a DATA CD which contains 1 MP3...
  • Page 86 Press V/v then press ENTER, or press ./> to select the desired track. ENTER The selected track starts playing. When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded. The playing track number appears on the display window. To change the album, press O RETURN.
  • Page 87 To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.
  • Page 88 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 89: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). ./> V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. Sélectionnez le type de media When you load a DATA CD which contains 1 MP3 2 JPEG...
  • Page 90 Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, then press V/v/ B/b to select an image in the “Album” display. To display the selected image Press ENTER. The selected image number appears in the display window. ENTER To display the next/previous image, press ./>.
  • Page 91 To enjoy the Slide show Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album” Intervalle RETURN display, then press ENTER. Press B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER. The “Intervalle” menu appears. Press B/b to select the desired playing speed, then press ENTER.
  • Page 92 • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in that order. Notes • The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”. • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format. •...

  • Page 93: Playing Video Cds With "Menu Oui/Non" Functions

    Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU OUI/NON” functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search and perform other operations Number interactively. PBC playback follows a buttons selection menu displayed on your TV screen. The “MENU OUI” function is the PBC function.
  • Page 94 Press ENTER. ENTER Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. To return to the menu Press O RETURN. To play using “MENU NON” Press MENU to select “MENU NON”.

  • Page 95: Vcr Additional Operations

    VCR Additional Operations Playing a tape with SQPB function The SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback) function is only for playing a Super VHS format tape. SQPB Insert a Super VHS format tape. Press H. Press SQPB to start SQPB. ANGLE/ SQPB Notes •...

  • Page 96: Quick Timer Recording

    Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC While recording, press z REC. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. Normal recording 0:30 1:00...
  • Page 97 To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode. To stop while recording Press x. Note •...

  • Page 98: 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 99 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, CANAL G STEREO Right channel NICAM, CANAL D STEREO Left and right channels∗ NICAM, CANAL G + STEREO CANAL D...
  • Page 100 How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed...

  • Page 101: Searching Using Index Function

    Searching using index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with INDEX an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan) Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
  • Page 102 To search a specific recording (Index search) Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press INDEX, then press m/M twice. INDEX • To search ahead, press M twice. • To search backwards, press m twice. INDEX RECHERCHE Press m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme is located.

  • Page 103: 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. A L I G N . – – – – – – –...
  • Page 104 Press V/v to select “Réglages Utilisateur”, REGLAGES UTILISATEUR then press ENTER. Syst. Couleur [ Auto ] ENTER NICAM [ Oui ] Smart Trilogic [ Oui ] Etendre ShowView [ Non ] RETURN SET UP Press V/v to select “Smart Trilogic”, then REGLAGES UTILISATEUR press b.

  • Page 105: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP OPTION mode, then press V/v to select Langue :Français L’horloge (OPTION) or (VIDEO) and press Installation Réglages Utilisateur ENTER. Veille Auto [ Non ] Messages Ecran [ Oui ]...
  • Page 106 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. OPTION Menu option Set this option to Veille Auto • “Non” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. •...

  • Page 107: 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 through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. Example A Your VCR (Recorder) LINE-1 (EURO AV)
  • Page 108 Example C Your VCR (Recorder) LINE-3 Other VCR (Player) PERITEL PERITEL cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).
  • Page 109 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or z REC •...

  • Page 110: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Changing setup options SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop SET UP OPTION mode, then press V/v to select :Français Langue L’horloge (OPTION) and press ENTER. Installation Réglages Utilisateur Veille Auto [ Non ] Messages Ecran...
  • Page 111 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER Press SET UP to exit the menu. SET UP Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to Syst. Couleur • “Auto” to select the colour system automatically. •...

  • Page 112: 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 113 Symptom Remedy Even though you set the aspect ratio • The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD. in “Type TV” of the “REGLAGE DE L’ECLAN” menu the picture does not fill the screen. There is no picture from your VCR •...
  • Page 114 Symptom Remedy The title of the MP3 audio album or • The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other track is not correctly displayed. characters are displayed as asterisks. The disc does not start playing from • Programme play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been the beginning.
  • Page 115 • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
  • Page 116 Symptom Remedy 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. •...

  • Page 117: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 35) DVD (page 6) Sections of a picture or a music feature that A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving are smaller than titles. A title is composed of pictures even though its diameter is the same several chapters.
  • Page 118 Title (page 35) 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 35) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Specifications System Inputs and outputs Laser LINE-1 (EURO AV) Semiconductor laser 21-pin Signal format system Video input: pin 20 PAL/(NTSC) Audio input: pins 2 and 6 SECAM Video output: pin 19 MESECAM Audio output: pins 1 and 3 LINE-2 IN t/o L/R Channel coverage SECAM (L): VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
  • Page 120 General Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 25 W Operating temperature 5° C to 40° C Storage temperature –20° C to 60° C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) SLV-D950B Approx. 430 × 95 × 333 mm SLV-D910B Approx.

  • Page 121: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel SLV-D950B SLV-D910B A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (38) K Display window (32) (37) B Disc tray (31) L z REC (record) button (41) C A (open/close) button (31) (32) M m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons (33) (38)
  • Page 122 Display window A DVD indicator (32) I Timer indicator (46) B Disc indicator (32) J Recording indicator (41) C MONTH indicator∗ (52) K STEREO indicator (98) D DAY indicator∗ (52) L Playing time/clock/current status indicator (32) E YEAR indicator∗ (52) M SURR (surround) indicator (83) F DATE indicator∗...
  • Page 123 Rear panel DVD player and VCR DVD player only F Mains lead (11) (out to tv) connector (11) G DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (in from antenna) connector (11) (COAXIAL) (60) C OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (11) H S-VIDEO OUT jack (61) (59) D LINE-3 connector (12) I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack...
  • Page 124 A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) Remote commander for DVD B Z (open/close) button (31) (32) C SELECT DVD button (9) D Number buttons∗ (10) (71) E CLEAR button (79) F SURROUND button (83) G SET UP button (14) H SUBTITLE button (77) I AUDIO button∗...
  • Page 125 A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) Remote commander for VCR B Z (eject) button (38) C SELECT VIDEO button (9) D Number buttons∗ (10) E CLEAR button (24) F SET UP button (14) G TIMER button (49) H AUDIO button∗ (98) I INDEX button (101) J C STEP button (38) K z REC (record) button (41)

  • Page 126: Dvd Audio/Subtitle Language

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

  • Page 127: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 66 Handling discs 7 Recording 40 4:3 Letter Box 66 Hi-fi audio track 100 quick timer recording 96 4:3 Pan Scan 66 saving 42 using DIAL TIMER 52 Index scan 101 using the ShowView Adjusting system 44 picture 103 while watching another JPEG 6...
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation AK68-00306G Printed in Indonesia...

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