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filename[GB01COV-US.fm] model name1[SLV-D560P]

model name2 [SLV-D360P] [2-584-679-11 (1) US]

filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB01COV-US.fm]

2-584-679-11 (1) US

DVD Player/

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA

If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer

Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).

For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services

Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway

Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind

Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service

Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon

Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

SLV-D560P

SLV-D360P

GB03COV-US.book Page 1 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM

Summary of content (128 pages)

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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB01COV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 1 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 2-584-679-11 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB02WAR-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 2 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB02WAR-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 3 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Important Safety Instructions DVD Precautions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB04PRE-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 6 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-D560P and SLV-D360P. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR. SLV-D560P is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D560P only”.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB04PRE-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 7 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this player. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB04PRE-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 8 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 9 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking • Size AA (R6) batteries Getting Started Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. Unpacking 9 filename[GB05GET-US.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 10 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 11 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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 +/–, CH +/–, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 12 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 13 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Step 3 : Basic hookups Getting Started Before you get started • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting. • Turn off the power to all equipment. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. If you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 14 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 62) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 15 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup A Use this hookup if you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas Getting Started Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV).
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 16 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup 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. to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 17 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 18 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup 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. to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 19 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Getting Started Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 20 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. 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 10). • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 110). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 21 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 4 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Getting Started Selecting a language 21 filename[GB05GET-US.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 22 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature SET UP Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVDVCR 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 24).
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 23 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving 4 RETURN SET UP 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 B/b to select a channel that carries a time signal.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 24 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Notes • 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 24). • 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 24).
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 25 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press V/v to select “Manual”, then press ENTER. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time 12:00AM 4 Press V/v to set the hour. V v B b ENTER Press b to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing V/v. V v B b ENTER Set the month, day, and year in sequence by pressing b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits, then press b.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 26 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 27 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 2 Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then press ENTER. The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup 3 Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.” 4 • To preset cable TV channels: Press B/b to select “Cable TV.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 28 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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 10). • Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 110). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 29 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 4 To preset/disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter the channel number. 2 Press B/b to select “ADD” (in memory) Channel to be preset CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel: (in memory) and press press to ADD to DELETE Channel to be disabled Getting Started or “DELETE” (deleted). 3 Press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 30 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D560P only) How the VCR Plus+ system works Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 31 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM SET UP Getting Started V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. OPTION SETUP :English Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup [ Off ] Auto Power Off RF Output Channel [ 3CH ] V v 2 Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then press ENTER. The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 32 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 4 The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press B/b to select the channel number that does not match the guide channel. 5 • If you made Hookup 1 (page 15) or 2 (page 17): Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR), then press V/v.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 33 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. ?/1 Z 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 34 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 2 Press H PLAY. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time*. Hour Minute Second Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 77. For VIDEO CDs, see page 99. * “– – – – –” appears when no disc is loaded.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 35 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To Press Locate a point quickly m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on the unit) The playback speed changes as follows each time you press the button on the remote (or depending on how long you press the button on the unit): • DVD fast forward: PLAY t ×1.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 36 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Notes • No sound is output except for: – during normal play – during playback quickly or slowly with sound • You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set. • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on the recording method.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 37 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD • 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 38 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. Number buttons The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 39 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To playback the desired title/track or chapter You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. 1 Press V/v during playback to select the desired item. 2 Press B/b to change the item. 3 Press ENTER to start playback. DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the 4 Press menu.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 40 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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 information on the on-screen display is being changed. To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you want.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 41 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake. To lock the disc tray SELECT DVD Xx When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. “LOCK” appears in the display window. The disc tray is locked. Notes • If you lock the disc tray while open, the disc tray will be locked after closing.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 42 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10). ?/1 Z TRACKING +/– CLEAR / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Insert a tape. 2 Press H PLAY.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 43 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Additional tasks 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 * 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 44 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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 104. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 45 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10). • To record from a cable box, turn it on. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 46 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. 4 Press z REC to start recording. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. “REC” appears in the display window. To stop recording Press x STOP. To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY to display the time counter.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 47 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the 2 IfTV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. 3 To watch a DVD while recording automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 48 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start… Z • 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. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10).
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 49 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 2 Set the channel number, start and stop times, date, and tape speed: CH START 35 END DATE SPEED 1 Press b to select 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 50 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 51 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 52 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time. 4 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. 5 Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time. “START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window. You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 53 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 6 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. 7 Press DIAL TIMER. 8 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. 9 Press DIAL TIMER. 10 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed. 11 Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 54 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the unit at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings. To set the clock down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator appears in the display 1 Hold window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. 2 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month. DIAL TIMER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 55 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 56 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D560P only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. VCR Plus+ Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 57 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset. VCR PLUS+ B Enter code with [0~9] Mode Speed V v B Press V/v to select “Mode.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 58 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer To use the DVD-VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The timer indicator disappears from the display window and the DVD-VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 59 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start… CLEAR • 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. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10). • When using a decoder, turn it on.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 60 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. Press O RETURN again to exit the menu. 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 61 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the DVD-VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. ?/1 POWER To lock the DVD-VCR When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until “LOCK” appears in the display window. The DVD-VCR turns off and the indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB07ADV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 62 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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. ∗ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB07ADV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 63 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver 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 B-1 and B-2 .
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB07ADV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 64 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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. 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB07ADV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 65 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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 62 for audio connections.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 66 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. DVD SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup: V v 2 3 Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 67 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 4 Press B/b to select an item. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu. 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.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 68 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. DVD SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup: V v 2 3 Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 69 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 4 Press B/b to select an item. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices • TV Type 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. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 70 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To set the “Progressive” setting If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image. step 1 and 2 on page 68, then press V/v to 1 Follow select “Progressive.” 2 Press B/b to select “On,” then press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 71 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Tip • The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off”.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 72 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER. DVD SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup: V v 2 Press V/v to select “Language Setup,” then press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 73 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: “DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” Then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu. DVD MENU LANGUAGE B DVD Menu V v • AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 74 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 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 H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 75 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press b to set the parental control. • If you have not entered a password CREATE PASSWORD The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. Enter Password – – – – -~9 The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB08SET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 76 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 6 Press SET UP to exit the menu. To change the password “Change Password” in step 4 on page 75. 1 Select The display for entering a new password appears. a new 4-digit password using the number buttons. 2 Enter The display for confirming the password appears. 3 Re-enter the new password. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 3 on page 75.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 77 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM DVD Additional Operations Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 78 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 2 Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to play or change. 3 Press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to select the item. In this case, step 3 is skipped. To turn off the DVD’s menu Press x STOP Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button or search a point by setting the time. 78 Using the DVD’s menu filename[GB09DVD-US.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 79 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 95. ZOOM V/v/B/b ENTER Press ZOOM. 2 Press V/v/B/b to move “ 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification. “ ” appears. ” to the position where you want to zoom in.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 80 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Changing the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in the display window. This means that you can change the viewing angle. ANGLE B/b 1 Press ANGLE during playback. B b The angle number appears on the display. The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 81 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Displaying the subtitle If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. SUBTITLE V/v/B/b Press SUBTITLE during playback. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select the language. B b V v Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 82 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Program play (page 82) • Shuffle play (page 84) • Repeat play (page 85) Note • The play mode is canceled when: – you open the disc tray – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 83 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 2 Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press ENTER. PROGRAM Track 01 05 09 13 17 02 06 10 14 18 03 07 11 15 19 Clear last V v B b 3 Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER. ENTER Track 02 06 10 14 18 03 07 11 15 19 Clear last V v B b To program other tracks, repeat step 3. 5 Press H PLAY to start program play.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 84 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Playing in random order (Shuffle play) You can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. CLEAR REPEAT To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 93. B/b ENTER 1 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press ENTER. PROGRAM SHUFFLE PROGRAM SHUFFLE To return to normal play Press CLEAR.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 85 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. CLEAR REPEAT B/b 1 Press REPEAT during playback. 2 Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. Off When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) or CD • Track: repeats the current track. • Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 86 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To return to normal play Select “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2. Notes • You cannot repeat play with DVD-RW in VR mode. • You cannot repeat play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. See “Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions” on page 99. 86 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) filename[GB09DVD-US.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 87 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also select the language.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 88 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. SURROUND B/b 1 Press SURROUND during playback. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” “Surround3.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 89 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To cancel the setting Select “Off” in step 2. Notes • 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).
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 90 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Z REPEAT H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN TOP MENU 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 91 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 2 Press V/v to select “MP3”, then press ENTER. Repeat mode Elapsed playing time The first track starts playing. Press x STOP if necessary. MP3 track 1 DIRECTORY:007 album 1 album 2 album 3 album 4 album 5 album 6 album 7 V v B b ENTER 3 Press O RETURN, then press V/v to select the desired directory in the left column, then press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 92 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk. • Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names. • ID3 tags cannot be displayed. To programme MP3 audio tracks 1 Press x twice, then press REPEAT. B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press 2 Press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 93 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To return to normal play Press CLEAR during programme play. Tip • You cannot repeat play while in programme play. To shuffle MP3 audio tracks 1 Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM SHUFFLE To return to normal play Press CLEAR during shuffle play. Tips • Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 94 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD is as follows. • Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 album track When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 95 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). Z ./ > H PLAY x STOP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. When you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, “Select a Media Type” menu appears.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 96 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 2 Press V/v to select “JPEG”, then press ENTER. Album Photo The “Album” display will appears. If you do not press ENTER after selecting a media type, the selected media will be automatically played. 3 SLIDE SHOW 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 1 Press ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 97 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To zoom in an image V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album” 1 Press display, then press ENTER. B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER. 2 Press “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b move “ ” to the position 3 where you want totozoom in. ENTER repeatedly to change the 4 Press magnification. Each time you press ENTER, the IMAGE magnification changes as shown below.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 98 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM About JPEG image files You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files).
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 99 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search and perform other operations interactively. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen. Number buttons V/v ENTER O RETURN MENU Press MENU to select “PBC ON.” 2 Press V/v to select the item number you want. DVD Additional Operations 1 The menu for your selection appears.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB09DVD-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 100 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 3 Press ENTER. 4 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 “PBC OFF” Press MENU to select “PBC OFF.” When “PBC OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 101 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM VCR Additional Operations Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC x STOP 1 While recording, press z REC. 0:30 1:00 1:30 4:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 102 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display “Hi-Fi” on the TV screen. You can also select “Left,” “Right,” or “Mono.” If there is noise in the stereo program, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hifi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 103 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Searching using various functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. SEARCH H PLAY V/v/B/b To search using the index function (Scan and Play) The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 104 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM To search for the counter 0:00:00 point To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.” The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter. 1 Press SEARCH. V. 2 Press The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0:00:00 point.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 105 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Adjusting the picture (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. Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 106 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Changing menu options You can change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. Normally the default settings are used. Change these settings if necessary. SET UP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. OPTION SETUP :English Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup [ Off ] Auto Power Off RF Output Channel [ 3CH ] V v 2 Press V/v to select ENTER.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 107 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 4 Press B/b to change the setting. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to Tape Length • T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape. • T-160 when using a T-160 length tape. • T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 108 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR TV This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. • If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB10ADDO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 109 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing x • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. X z REC a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 110 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Additional Information General setup information SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER. OPTION SETUP :English Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup [ Off ] Auto Power Off RF Output Channel [ 3CH ] V v 2 ENTER Press V/v to select the option to change.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 111 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM 4 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to Auto Power Off • “Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. • “1Hr”/“2Hr” to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 112 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH). 5 Turn The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting. Whenever you use the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 113 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) Others Clock Power General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. The power is turned on but the DVDVCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation has occurred.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 114 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM DVD Troubleshooting Remedy There is no picture/picture noise appears. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. • The connecting cords are damaged. • Check the connection to your TV (page 13) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • The disc is dirty or flawed.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 115 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM The disc does not play. • The disc is turned over. • Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. • The disc is skewed. • The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). • The region code on the DVD does not match the player. • Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). • The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs that are not finalized (page 7).
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] Operation GB03COV-US.book Page 116 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Symptom Remedy The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 77). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. The angles cannot be changed.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 117 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Remedy The timer does not operate. • • • • • • • • A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. The VCR mechanism needs to be cleaned. • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 118 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Glossary Chapter (page 38) DVD (page 6) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 119 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Interlace format Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 120 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Specifications System Laser Semiconductor laser Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3 8 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( 7 16 inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( 11 16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB11ADDI-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 121 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
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filename[C:\2584679111SLVD560PUS\GB12BCO-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 128 Friday, November 12, 2004 6:03 PM Sony Corporation Printed in China AK68-00580A filename[GB12BCO-US.