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3-084-916-E2 (1) GB
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL SECAM
SLV-D950B
SLV-D910B
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock Compatible colour Precautions 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. Check and SECAM colour systems do not open the cabinet. that the unit’s operating and play back using the PAL Refer servicing to qualified voltage is identical with your (B/G) and SECAM colour personnel only. local power supply.
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Welcome! Caution Thank you for purchasing this For use of the VCR 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 and retain it for future such material may be contrary reference. to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the
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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 16 Step 6 : Setting the clock 18 Step 7 : Presetting channels 27 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations Advanced Hookups 31 Playing discs 59 A
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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 OUI/NON” functions VCR Additional Operations 95 Playing a tape with SQPB function 96 Quick Timer Recording 98 Recording stereo and bi
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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. This system is used to protect Icon Meaning copyrights. Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/ ALL DVDs labelled will also play on this player. DVD-Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs If you try to play any other DVD, the message Func
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Note Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs or Notes about discs CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been edge. Do not touch the surface. correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet
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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. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR. SLV-D950B is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differen
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Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 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 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
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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. Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV. 1 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons. 2 Then release ?/1. 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
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Getting Started 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 Disconnect the aerial cable from your 1 TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR. Connect of the DVD-VCR and the 2 aerial input of your TV using the suppl
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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. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this PERITEL cable (not supplied) DVD-VCR automatically sends : Signal flow the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on. Connect the satellite
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Getting Started 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. ∗ SLV-D950B only V/v/B/b ENTER Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 1 Connect the mains lead to the mains. 2 The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the SELECTION DU PAYS “SELECTION
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Press B/b to select your country, then press INSTALLATION AUTO 3 ENTER. ENTER Merci d’attendre 10% 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” on page 21. After the search is complete, the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time signal. If t
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Getting Started 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). Set your TV to the video channel so that V/v/B/b the signal from the player appears on the ENTER TV screen. If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD
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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. Before you start… Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / V/v/B/b DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the ENTER remote (page 9). Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. If the DVD player is in play mode,
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Getting Started Press b to select the minutes and set the REGLAGE HORLOGE 4 minutes by pressing V/v. ENTER Heure Date Année 18:30 1/JAN /2003 MER Horloge Auto [ Oui ] V v B b ENTER RETURN SET UP Set the day, month, and year in sequence by REGLAGE HORLOGE 5 pressing b to select the item to be set, and ENTER press V/v to select the digits, then press b. Heure Date Année 18:30 28/SEP /2003 DIM Horloge Auto [ Oui ] The day of the week is set automatically. V v B b ENTER RETURN SET UP
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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). Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the V/v/B/b TV screen. ENTER If the DVD player is in play mode, you O RETURN cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Press S
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Getting Started Press V/v to select “Installation Manuelle”, LISTE STATIONS TV 3 then press ENTER. PR CAN. NOM DEC SYS. ENTER 1 027 AAB – NON L / L’ 2 029 LMN – NON L / L’ 3 030 CDE – NON L / L’ 4 032 I J K – NON L / L’ 5 v V B MODIF.ST : ENTER RETURN EFFACER : CLEAR Press V/v to select the row which you want to RECHERCHE MANUELLE 4 preset, then press b. SYS. : L / L’ PR : 5 ENTER CANAL : – – – To display other pages for programme REGL.FIN : – DECODEUR : NON positions 6 to
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Enter the station name. RECHERCHE MANUELLE 9 SYS. : L / L’ 1 Press V/v to select a character. PR : 5 ENTER CANAL : 033 Each time you press V, the character REGL.FIN : – DECODEUR : NON changes as shown below. NOM : O – – – v V b B MEMOIRE : ENTER A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 RETURN t A 2 Press b to set the next character. The next space flashes. To correct a character, press B/b until the character you want to correct flashes, then reset it. You can set up to 4 characters
