Sony SLV-D900E User manual

3-079-775-E1 (1) GB

DVD Player/

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

SLV-D900E

PAL

2WARNING

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose

the unit to rain or

moisture.

To avoid electrical shock,

do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

Mains lead must only be

changed at a qualified

service shop.

This appliance is classified as

a CLASS 1 LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT MARKING is

located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments

with this product will increase

eye hazard. As the laser beam

used in this DVD player/

Video Cassette Recorder is

harmful to eyes, do not

attempt to disassemble the

cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 –

240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check

that the unit’s operating

voltage is identical with

your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.

• The player is not

disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as

long as it is connected to

the wall outlet, even if the

player itself has been

turned off.

Installing

• Do not install the unit in an

inclined position. It is

designed to be operated in a

horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and discs

away from equipment with

strong magnets, such as

microwave ovens, or large

loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects

on the unit.

• Do not place the unit on

surfaces (rugs, blankets,

etc.) or near materials

(curtains, draperies) that

may block the ventilation

slots.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this

Sony DVD Player/Video

Cassette Recorder. Before

operating this player, please

read this manual thoroughly

and retain it for future

reference.

Caution

For use of the VCR

Televisionprogrammes,films,

video tapes and other

materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of

such material may be contrary

to the provisions of the

this recorder with cable

television transmission may

require authorization from the

cable television transmitter

and/or programme owner.

For use of the DVD

player

This product incorporates

technology that isprotectedby

method claims of certain U.S.

patents, other intellectual

property rights owned by

Macrovision Corporation, and

other rights owners. Use of

this copyright protection

technology mustbe authorized

by Macrovision Corporation,

and is intended for home and

other limited viewing uses

only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is

prohibited.

4Table of contents

Table of contents

2WARNING

2Welcome!

3Caution

6About this manual

6This player can play the following discs

7Notes about discs

Getting Started

8Step 1 : Unpacking

9Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

11 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR

14 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function

17 Step 5 : Selecting a language

18 Step 6 : Setting the clock

20 Step 7 : Presetting channels

28 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations

31 Playing discs

34 Guide to the on-screen display

35 Playing a tape

38 Recording TV programmes

42 Recording TV programmes using the

ShowView®system

47 Recording TV programmes using the

timer

51 Checking/changing/cancelling timer

settings

Advanced Hookups

53 A/V Receiver hookup

55 S-Video hookup

DVD Settings and

Adjustments

56 Audio Setup

59 Screen Setup

62 Setting the display or sound track

language

64 Parental Control (limiting playback

by children)

Table of contents

DVD Additional Operations

67 Using the DVD’s menu

69 Zooming into a scene

70 Changing the angles

71 Displaying the subtitle

72 Picture navigation

73 Various play mode functions

(Programme play, Random play,

Repeat play)

77 Changing the sound

78 Virtual surround setting

80 Playing an MP3 audio track

83 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU

ON/OFF” Functions

VCR Additional Operations

85 Playing a tape with SQPB function

86 Setting the recording duration time

88 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

91 Searching using index function

93 Adjusting the picture (tracking)

95 Changing menu options

97 Editing

Additional Information

100 General setup information

102 Troubleshooting

107 Specifications

109 Index to parts and controls

114 DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE

LANGUAGE

115 Index

About this manual

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is

described below:

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This player can play the

following discs

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the

back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO

discs (playback only) labelled with identical

region codes. This system is used to protect

copyrights.

DVDs labelled will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message

“Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will

appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD,

no region code indication may be labelled even

though playing the DVD is prohibited by area

restrictions.

Example of discs that the player

cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD-

Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the

following formats:

–music CD format

–video CD format

–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Standard

Organization).

Also, the player cannot play the following

discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape

or a sticker still left on it.

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-

RWs in video mode

FunctionsavailableforVIDEO

CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/

CD-RWs in video CD format

Functions available for DATA

CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-

RWs containing MP3* audio

tracks)

Functions available for music

CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

music CD format

Functions available for VHS

VIDEOs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

ALL

SLV–DXXXX

00V 00Hz

00W NO.

0-000-000-00

XRegion code

Note

Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in

video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the

recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or

the characteristics of the recording device.

Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been

correctly finalized. For more information, see the

operating instructions for the recording device.

Note that discs created in the Packet Write format

cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of

DVDs and VIDEO CDs

SomeplaybackoperationsofDVDsandVIDEO

CDs may be intentionally set by software

producers. Since this player plays DVDs and

VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the

software producers designed, some playback

features may not be available. Also, refer to the

instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO

CDs.

Notes about discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its

edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in

a car parked in direct sunlight as the

temperature may rise considerably inside the

car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners, or anti-static

spray intended for vinyl LPs.

8Unpacking

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

•Audiocord

(pinplug ×2 ypinplug ×2)

•Videocord

(pinplug ×1 ypinplug ×1)

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries

to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries

by matching the + and – on the

batteries to the diagram inside the

battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first,

then push in and down until the

positive (+) end clicks into

position.

Using the remote

commander

You can use this remote

commander to operate this DVD-

VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on

the remote commander marked

with a dot (•) can be used to

operate your Sony TV.

If the TV does not have the

symbol near the remote sensor, this

remote commander will not

operate the TV.

To operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at

the DVD-VCR

the VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor

at the DVD-VCR

your TV TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV

TV /

DVD·VIDEO

Remote sensor

continued

10 Setting up the remote commander

Controlling other 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.

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.

* for Sony TV only

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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.

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the

DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set

the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

1Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.

2Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.

Then release ?/1.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01, 02

Akai 68

Ferguson 52

Grundig 10, 11

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

Loewe 45

Mivar 09, 70

NEC 66

Nokia 15, 16, 69

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 07, 08

Saba 12, 13

Samsung 22, 23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson 43

Toshiba 38

Manufacturer Code number

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