Sony SLV-D300P (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Basic hookups
Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)
You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable
system scrambles only a few channels.
system scrambles only a few channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
What you cannot do
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
DVD-VCR
Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you do not have a
cable box.
directly to your TV if
you do not have a
cable box.
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Basic hookups
Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup
Notes
• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels
• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels
may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 24.
• Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.
• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time
after you purchase the DVD-VCR.
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or
more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR starts presetting the
clock and channels.
clock and channels.
When Auto preset is completed, the
current time appears in the display
window.
current time appears in the display
window.
You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.
To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see
“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.
“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.
The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock
is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock
Set” on page 22.
is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock
Set” on page 22.
To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels
manually” on page 26.
manually” on page 26.
AC power cord
to AC outlet
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Basic hookups
Hookup 3
Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you cannot do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
After you have completed hookup…
After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see
“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.
“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
DVD-VCR
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
to AC outlet
AC power cord
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Selecting a language
Step 4 : Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Language/
Idioma/Langue), then press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE”
menu appears.
menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
4
Press O RETURN to exit the menu.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
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Setting the clock
Step 5 : Setting the clock
Using the Auto Clock Set
feature
feature
Some TV and cable channels transmit time
signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD-
VCR can pick up this time signal to
automatically set the clock.
signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD-
VCR can pick up this time signal to
automatically set the clock.
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a
channel in your area is broadcasting a time
signal. If broadcasters in your area are not
yet sending time signals, set the time
manually (page 22).
channel in your area is broadcasting a time
signal. If broadcasters in your area are not
yet sending time signals, set the time
manually (page 22).
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
When using a cable box, turn it on.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Clock Set/
Adjust), then press ENTER.
The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
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Setting the clock
3
Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
4
Press V/v to select the item you want. Then press B/b to make the setting.
• For “Clock data CH”
Leave the setting to “Auto” to have the
DVD-VCR automatically search for a
channel that carries a time signal. Press
DVD-VCR automatically search for a
channel that carries a time signal. Press
B/b
to select a channel that carries a time signal.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the
fastest response, select your local PBS
station.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the
fastest response, select your local PBS
station.
• For “Time zone”
Select the time zone of your area, or select
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set your time zone.
The options are:
Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern)
y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y
Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y
Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set your time zone.
The options are:
Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern)
y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y
Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y
Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto
• For “Daylight saving”
Select “Yes” or “No” (standard time), or
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set the daylight saving time.
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set the daylight saving time.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
6
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR.
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Setting the clock
Notes
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time
signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 22).
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock
automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about
20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 22).
20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 22).
• If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on.
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
Using Manual Clock Set
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Clock Set/
Adjust), then press ENTER.
The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
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Setting the clock
Notes
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
3
Press V/v to select “Manual,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
4
Press V/v to set the hour.
5
Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to
set the minutes.
set the minutes.
6
Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7
Press O RETURN to save the clock setting.
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Presetting channels
Step 6 : Presetting channels
This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we recommend that you preset the receivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods. Then, if there are any
unwanted channels, disable them manually.
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them directly using
manual presetting methods (page 26).
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we recommend that you preset the receivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods. Then, if there are any
unwanted channels, disable them manually.
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them directly using
manual presetting methods (page 26).
Presetting all receivable
channels automatically
channels automatically
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
When using a cable box, turn it on.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Channel
Setup), then press ENTER.
The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
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Presetting channels
3
Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”
4
• To preset cable TV channels:
Press
B
/
b
to select “Cable TV.”
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press
B
/
b
to select “Antenna.”
5
Press V/v to select “Auto channel memory,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical
sequence. When no more receivable channels
can be found, presetting stops and the picture
from the lowest numbered channel is displayed
on the TV screen.
sequence. When no more receivable channels
can be found, presetting stops and the picture
from the lowest numbered channel is displayed
on the TV screen.
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Presetting channels
Presetting/disabling channels manually
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
When using a cable box, turn it on.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 89). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Channel
Setup) then press ENTER.
The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “Channel add/delete,” then press ENTER.
SET UP
CH +/–
Number
buttons
buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
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Presetting channels
4
To preset/disable a channel:
1
Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter
the channel number.
the channel number.
2
Press B/b to select ADD (in memory) or
DELETE (deleted).
DELETE (deleted).
3
Press ENTER.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
Channel to be preset
Channel to be disabled
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Playing discs
Basic Operations
Playing discs
Depending on the disc, some operations may
be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
disc.
be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
disc.
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.
the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT DVD to control the
DVD player (page 9).
DVD player (page 9).
1
Press Z to open the disc tray and
place a disc on the disc tray.
place a disc on the disc tray.
Z
H
PLAY
X
PAUSE
m/M
x
STOP
?/1
./ >
C
with the playback side
facing down
facing down
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Playing discs
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Additional tasks
* If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop.
To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)
The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD
player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.
player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.
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)
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.
× 2 t × 4 t × 8 t × 16 t × 32 t × 128 (DVD only)
Release the button at the desired speed.
as follows.
× 2 t × 4 t × 8 t × 16 t × 32 t × 128 (DVD only)
Release the button at the desired speed.
For CD, the searching speed does not change (
× 8 play).
When you find the point you want, press H PLAY.
2
Press H PLAY.
The disc tray closes and the
DVD player starts playback.
The display window shows the
playback time
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 59. For VIDEO CDs, see page 79.
may appear on the TV screen.
For DVDs, see page 59. For VIDEO CDs, see page 79.
* “– – – – –” appears when no disc is loaded.
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play*
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
H PLAY
Advance by frame in pause mode
C
Go to the next chapter, track, or scene
in continuous play mode
in continuous play mode
> on the remote
Go back to the previous chapter, track,
or scene in continuous play mode
or scene in continuous play mode
. on the remote
Stop play and remove the disc
Z
1
While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop playback.
2
Press H PLAY.
The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in
Step 1.
Step 1.
Hour Minute Second
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Playing discs
To watch slow motion in continuous play mode (DVD and VIDEO CD
only)
only)
Press X PAUSE, then press M SLOW y. With each press, the playback speed
changes cyclically as follows.
changes cyclically as follows.
To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.
Notes
• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on
• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on
page 51)
• Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc.
• If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the
• If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the
point of the scratch.
• You cannot change the MP3 or the Multi Session CD playback speed.
• VIDEO CD fast forward/reverse and slow motion play cannot be paused.
• When playing a chapter with multi-angles on a DVD in slow motion, you cannot change the
• VIDEO CD fast forward/reverse and slow motion play cannot be paused.
• When playing a chapter with multi-angles on a DVD in slow motion, you cannot change the
slow motion playback speed (1/2 only).
• During CD fast forward/reverse play, no sound is output.
• The PROGRESSIVE button is not available when the DVD player is in play mode. Use the
• The PROGRESSIVE button is not available when the DVD player is in play mode. Use the
PROGRESSIVE button in stop mode
.
Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks.
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks.
To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions
when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be
connected to the digital jack of the DVD player.
when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be
connected to the digital jack of the DVD player.
• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a
CD (page 69).
• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio
component having a built-in DTS decoder. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in
“AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 49), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be
damaged.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in
“AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 49), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be
damaged.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or
• 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 “On” in “AUDIO SETUP”
menu (page 49).
• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to
“On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 49). A loud noise may come out from the speakers,
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Guide to the on-screen display
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Guide to the on-screen display
Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track,
chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and surround setting.
Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 106 for the abbreviation of the
language.
chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and surround setting.
Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 106 for the abbreviation of the
language.
You can playback the desired title/track, chapter or counter position using this menu.
To playback the desired title/track or chapter
The title/track or chapter icon will appear on the DVD playback screen followed by
the current title/track or chapter number and the counter positon.
the current title/track or chapter number and the counter positon.
You can check disc information during
playback.
playback.
The displayed contents differ according to
the type of disc being played.
the type of disc being played.
1
Press V/v to select the desired item.
2
Press B/b to change the item.
3
Press ENTER to start playback.
4
Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.
DISPLAY
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
O
RETURN
Type of disc
Current title/track number
Current chapter number
Counter position
Voice language
Subtitle language
Surround setting
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