Sony SLV-D300P (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Guide to the on-screen display
To playback from the desired counter position
Tip
• You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using
• You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using
B/b
(DVD and CD only).
Notes
• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.
• The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position
• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.
• The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position
information on the on-screen display is being changed.
1
Press V/v to select the counter position icon.
2
Enter the desired position using the number buttons.
3
Press ENTER to start playback.
4
Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.
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Playing a tape
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Playing a tape
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 VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 9).
VCR (page 9).
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Insert a tape.
The VCR starts playing automatically if
you insert a tape with its safety tab
removed.
you insert a tape with its safety tab
removed.
Z
DISPLAY
H
PLAY
C
SKIP
X
PAUSE
M
SLOWy
x
STOP
m
REPLAY
?
/1
TRACKING +/–
CLEAR
./ >
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Playing a tape
Additional tasks
* 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.
During playback, press REPLAY. The VCR rewinds the tape about 10 seconds in the
SP mode (about 15 seconds in the EP mode) on the counter for each press of the
button, and restarts playback.
SP mode (about 15 seconds in the EP mode) on the counter for each press of the
button, and restarts playback.
To skip playback
You can skip a scene that you do not want to watch (such as a commercial) and restart
playback.
playback.
During playback, press C SKIP. The VCR skips the tape 30 seconds on the counter
each time the button is pressed (up to four times) and playback is resumed.
each time the button is pressed (up to four times) and playback is resumed.
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.
rewinding until it reaches the end.
To play/search at various speeds
2
Press H PLAY.
The display window shows the
playback time.
playback time.
When the tape reaches the end,
it will rewind automatically.
it will rewind automatically.
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play*
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
X PAUSE or H PLAY
Fast-forward the tape
M during stop
Rewind the tape
m during stop
Eject the tape
Z
Playback options
Operation
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M. During rewind, hold
down m.
down m.
Play at high speed
• During playback, briefly press M or m. The tape
continues to play at 5 times normal speed.
• During playback, hold down M or m. The tape
continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you
release the button, normal playback resumes.
release the button, normal playback resumes.
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To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
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.” To search for the counter 0:00:00 point
automatically, see “To search for the counter 0:00:00 point” on page 84.
display window resets to “0:00:00.” To search for the counter 0:00:00 point
automatically, see “To search for the counter 0:00:00 point” on page 84.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– The picture shakes during pause.
– The picture shakes during pause.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the
picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to “0:00:00” and the
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to “0:00:00” and the
count starts over again.
• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
• While playing a tape, you can display the “SETUP MENU” but the remote commander’s
function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set “Auto
Play” to “On” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu (page 86).
• Stop disc playback while playing back a video.
• The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape
• The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape
inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the
enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be picture distortion while
playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other special playback modes. The
VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.
enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be picture distortion while
playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other special playback modes. The
VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.
Play in slow motion
During pause, press MSLOW y.
Play frame by frame
During pause, press C SKIP.
Play at various speeds
(Shuttle play)
(Shuttle play)
During playback, press .or > SHUTTLE. You can
change the playback speed as follows.
–
change the playback speed as follows.
–
× 7 y –× 5 y –× 3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY
y × 2 y × 3 y × 5 y × 7
Playback options
Operation
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Recording TV programs
Recording TV programs
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 VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 9).
VCR (page 9).
• To record from a cable box, turn it on.
• Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
1
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2
Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to
record.
record.
CH +/–
z
REC
SP/EP
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
ENTER
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
x
STOP
H
PLAY
?/1
Z
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To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on, press DISPLAY
again to check the remaining time. The white bar indicates the current location in
relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears. Press DISPLAY
to turn off the indicators.
again to check the remaining time. The white bar indicates the current location in
relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears. Press DISPLAY
to turn off the indicators.
To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set
“
Tape Length
”
in the
“
VIDEO
FUNCTION SETUP
”
menu correctly (page 86).
Maximum Recording Time
3
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP
(Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
(Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
4
Press z REC to start recording.
“
REC
”
appears in the display window.
Tape Length
SP
EP
T-120
2 hrs
6 hrs
T-160
2 hrs 40 mins
8 hrs
T-180
3 hrs
9 hrs
Time counter
Remaining tape length
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Recording TV programs
To watch another TV program while recording
To watch a DVD while recording
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break
off the safety tab as illustrated. To
record on the tape again, cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
off the safety tab as illustrated. To
record on the tape again, cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the
• To select a channel, you can use the
number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT
SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable
box, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or
T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length
after you press DISPLAY.
• You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape.
• To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback.
• To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback.
1
Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.
2
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step.
TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
1
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2
Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.
3
Press H PLAY.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
Safety tab
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Recording TV programs using the timer
You can preset up to eight programs at a
time.
time.
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
• 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 VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 9).
VCR (page 9).
• When using a cable box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
recording time.
• 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.
You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO
mode, then you can skip step 2.
mode, then you can skip step 2.
SET UP
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
V/v/B/b
ENTER
?
/1
x
STOP
O
RETURN
CLEAR
TIMER
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2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(
Set Timer
Recording), then press ENTER.
The program menu appears.
3
If necessary, press V/v to select the row that is to be set.
4
Set the channel number, start and stop time,
date, and tape speed:
date, and tape speed:
1
Press b to flash each item in turn.
2
Press V/v to set each item.
To correct a setting, press B to return to that
setting and reset.
setting and reset.
To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks,
press INPUT SELECT or V/v to display “L1 ” or “L2” in the “CH”
position.
press INPUT SELECT or V/v to display “L1 ” or “L2” in the “CH”
position.
To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press v
while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.
while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.
To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press v to display “AUTO” in the
“SPD” position. For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed function” on
page 41.
“SPD” position. For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed function” on
page 41.
5
Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
The
indicator appears in the display window.
To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 4.
Press CLEAR repeatedly to cancel the setting.
6
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (timer recording will operate
properly regardless if the DVD-VCR power is on or off). When using a
cable box, leave it on.
properly regardless if the DVD-VCR power is on or off). When using a
cable box, leave it on.
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To stop recording
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press
x STOP.
x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the
indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order.
indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order.
MO~FR t SUN’S t MON’S t ..... t SAT’S t 1 month later t (dates count
down) t the current date
down) t the current date
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
When you are recording a program in the AUTO mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set
“Tape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 86).
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set
“Tape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 86).
To watch another TV program after setting the timer
To watch a DVD after setting the timer
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use V/v.
• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the program
• To set the channel, you can also use V/v.
• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the program
setting, repeat the steps of “Recording TV programs using the timer” on page 39.
• If the
indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this program.
• You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
– Reset the counter (page 35).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).
1
Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.
2
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step.
TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
1
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2
Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.
3
Press H PLAY.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings
Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings
settings
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO
mode, then you can skip step 2.
mode, then you can skip step 2.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
?
/1
O
RETURN
CLEAR
TIMER
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When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the
program listed first in the menu has priority.
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the
program listed first in the menu has priority.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
“Set Timer Recording”, then press ENTER.
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings, press O RETURN repeatedly
to exit the menu, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
3
Press V/v to select setting you want to change
or cancel.
or cancel.
• To change the setting, press B/b to flash the
item you want to change, and press V/v to
change it.
change it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
4
Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
The
indicator appears in the display window.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (you do not have to turn off the
DVD-VCR). When using a cable box, leave it on.
DVD-VCR). When using a cable box, leave it on.
Will be cut off
Program 1
Program 2
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A/V Receiver hookup
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.
or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
∗ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Note
• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear
• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear
speakers and a subwoofer.
DVD-VCR
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
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Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Surround decoder
Center
Rear (mono)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
[Speakers]
(red)
(white)
[Speakers]
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
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A/V Receiver hookup
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B Use this hookup if your A/V reciever has a Dolby Digital or DTS*
decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of
your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of
this player. You must make connections using
your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of
this player. You must make connections using
and
.
∗ “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note
• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”
• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”
and “DTS” to “On” in “Audio Setup” (page 48). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will
come from the speakers.
come from the speakers.
B-1
B-2
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
a decoder
Subwoofer
Center
[Speakers]
DVD-VCR
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
and
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
l: Signal flow
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
(red)
(white)
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
or
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
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S-Video/Component Video hookup
S-Video/Component Video hookup
Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/
Component Video hookup.
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/
Component Video hookup.
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.
Notes
• Set “Video Out” to “S-Video” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 51) to view pictures
• Set “Video Out” to “S-Video” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 51) to view pictures
from the S VIDEO jack.
• The connection using S VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
l : Signal flow
(DVD only)
(DVD only)
TV or AV amplifier
TV
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
DVD-VCR
Audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Coaxial
digital cord
(not supplied)
digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital
cord (not
supplied)
Remove jack
cap before
connecting
cord (not
supplied)
Remove jack
cap before
connecting
or
or
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
to audio
input
input
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S-Video/Component Video hookup
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B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks
Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and
length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
See page 46 for audio connections.
video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and
length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
See page 46 for audio connections.
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection
and then press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is
in stop mode to accept progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up in blue when the DVD player outputs progressive signals.
and then press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is
in stop mode to accept progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up in blue when the DVD player outputs progressive signals.
Notes
• Set “Video Out” to “Component” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 51) to view pictures
• Set “Video Out” to “Component” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 51) to view pictures
from the component video jacks.
• The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
• The PROGRESSIVE button is not available when the DVD player is in play mode. Use the
PROGRESSIVE
button in stop mode.
l : Signal flow
(DVD only)
(DVD only)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV
(green)
(red)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
DVD-VCR
(blue)
PROGRESSIVE button/indicator
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