Sony SLV-D910N User Manual

3-084-917-11 (1) GB

DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL

SLV-D910N/R

WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To a v oi d electrical shoc k, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will in crease eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD player/ Video Cassette Recorde r is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is iden tical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is co nn ected to the wall outl et, even if the unit itself has been turne d off.

Installing

• Do not install the unit in a confined space such as a book or similar unit.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep th e unit and discs away from equip men t with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materi als (curtains, draperies) t hat may block the ventilation slots.

Compatible colour systems

This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Befo re operating th is player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

Caution

For use of the VCR

Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized rec ording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable tele vision trans mitter and/or programme owner.

For use of the DVD player

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certai n U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpo rat i on, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Caution

Table of contents

2 WARN ING 2 Welcome! 3 Caution 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the f ollowing 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 14 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 17 Step 5 : Selecting the TV system 19 Step 6 : Selecting a language 20 Step 7 : Setting the clock 22 Step 8 : Presetting channels 30 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations

33 Playing disc s 37 Guide to the on-screen display 39 Playing a tape 42 Recording TV programmes 46 Recording TV pr og ra m me s using the

timer

50 Checking/changing/cancelling timer

settings

Table of contents

Advanced Hookups

52 A/V Receiver hookup 54 S-Video hookup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

55 Audio Setup 58 Screen Setup 61 Setting the display or sound track

language

63 Parental Control (limiting playback

by children)

DVD Additional Operations

66 Using the DVD’ s menu 68 Zooming into a scene 69 Changing the angles 70 Displaying the subtitle 71 Various play mode functions

(Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)

75 Changing the sound 76 Virtual surround setting 78 Playing an MP3 audio track 82 Playing JPEG image files 86 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU

ON/OFF” functions

VCR Additional Operations

88 Playing a tape with SQPB function 89 Quick Timer Recording 91 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes

94 Searching using index function 96 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 98 Changing menu options

100 Editing

Additional Information

103 General setup information 105 Troubleshooting 110 Glossary 112 Specifications 114 Index to parts an d controls 119 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 120 Index

Table of contents

About this manual

• The meaning of the icons used in thi s man ua l is described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs

Functions avai lable for VID EO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/C D -Rs / CD RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

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

defined by ISO /MPEG w hich compre sses audio data.

This player can play the following disc s

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

Region code

Your player has a reg i on code printed on the back of the unit and only wil l play DVD VIDEO discs (playback onl y) labelled with ide nt i cal region code s. T his system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labelled will also play on this

ALL

player.

If you try to play an y ot her DVD, the mess age “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indic ation ma y be labell ed even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

SLV–DXXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Region code

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot pla y t he f ol l ow i ng discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the follow ing formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 or JPE G format that conforms to

ISO9660* Level 1/L evel 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of C D -Extras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

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

defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Also, the play er canno t play the foll owin g disc s:

• A DVD with a different region code.

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has t he adhe sive of celloph ane tap e or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs or 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. Furthermore, the d isc w ill not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information , se e the operating instructions fo r th e reco rd i ng de vice. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playba ck operati ons of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs ac cording to the disc contents the software producers designed, so m e playback features ma y no t be av ail ab le . A ls o, ref er to t he instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is de si gned to playback di scs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various m usic discs encoded w it h copyright pr ot ection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Notes about discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the sur fa ce.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air du cts, or l eave it in a car parked in dir ect sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playin g, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vi nyl LPs.

Getting Started

Step 1 :Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries • Audio cord (pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2)

•Video cord (pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1)

Note

• The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-D910N and SL V-D910R. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR. SLV-D910N is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D910N only”.

Unpacking

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.

Getting Started

Using the remote

Remote sensor

commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this DVDVCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.

If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor , this remote commander will not operate the TV.

To operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO

the VCR DVD·VIDEO

your TV TV

Notes

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

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from batter y le akage.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to di re ct light from the sun or lighting appa rat us. Do ing so may cause a malfunction.

TV / DVD·VIDEO

SELECT VIDEO

SELECT DVD

, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at

the DVD-VCR

, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor

at the DVD-VCR

and point at the remote sens or at your TV

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Setting up the remote commander

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the ap propriate manufacturer’s code number.

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

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

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 marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV DVD·VIDEO.

* for Sony TV only

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering th em on e at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

/ DVD·VIDEO to

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01, 02 Akai 68 Ferguson 52 Grundig 10, 11 Hitachi 24 JVC 33 Loewe 45 Mivar 09, 70 NEC 66 Nokia 15, 16, 69

Notes

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

• If the TV uses a different remote con tro l syst em from the one programmed to work with the

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

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

the appropriate code number every time you replace the batterie s.

Manufacturer Code number

Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07 , 08 Saba 12, 13 Samsung 22, 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38

Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR

Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 52) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience.

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV ) connector, see page 12.

If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from yo ur TV and connect it to on the rear panel o f the DVD-VCR.

to mains

Getting Started

Connect of the DVD-VC R and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• When you connect the DVD-VCR a nd your TV only with an aerial ca ble, you have to tune your TV to the DVD-VCR (see page 14).

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Connecting the DVD-VCR

If your TV has a Scar t (EURO-AV) connector

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR.

Connect of the DVD-VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.

This connection improves picture and sound quality. Whenever you want to watch the DVD-VCR picture, press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the display window.

Mains lead

to mains

Connecting the DVD-VCR

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Additional connection

T o a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through

Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or 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 DVD-VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on.

Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3 connector as shown above.

Turn off the DVD-VCR.

To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.

Notes

• This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners.

• When the DVD-V CR is turned o ff, set the TV to the v ideo channel.

LINE-3

LINE OUT

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Getting Started

Connecting the DVD-VCR

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 TV channels, and DVD-VCR clock automatically.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to

channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this DVD-VCR). Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel” on page 16.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

• SLV-D910N The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and

the “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.

• SLV-D910R The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and

auto tuning starts. (“LANGUAGE SET” and “COUNTRY SELECTION” are skipped only for this model.)

Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function

LANGUAGE SET

English Magyar Cesky Polski Russian Turkish

ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

ENTER

Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER repeatedly.

The “COUNTRY SELECTION” menu appears.

The abbreviations of the countries are as follows:

Abbreviation Country

A Austria B Belgium DK Denmark FIN Finland DGermany NL Netherlands I Italy N Norway P Portugal

Abbreviation Country

ESpain S Sweden CH Switzerland TR Turkey GR Greece HU Hungary PL Poland CZ Czech

A B DK FIN D

vVb

NL I N P E

COUNTRY SELECTION

Others GR HU

SET UP

RETURN

ENTER

Getting Started

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select the abbreviation of your country from the table in step 3, then press ENTER.

Please wait

AUTO SETUP

10%

If your country does not appear, select “Others”. The DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the

SET UP

receivable channels and presets them (in the

RETURN

appropriate order for your local area). If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted

programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 24.

After the search is complete, the current tim e appears for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 20.

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Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press SET UP.

To change the RF channel

If the picture does not appear cl early on the TV, change the RF chann el on the DVDVCR and TV. Select “Install” in the “OPTION” menu, then press V/v to select “Video Output CH”. Select the RF channel by pressing the B/b buttons and press ENTER. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a cl ear picture appears.

Tip

• If you want to change the lan guage for the on-screen display from the one preset in t h e Auto Set Up function, see page 19.

Notes

• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up func ti on, so m e of t he se tt ing s (ti mer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR.

• If you want to use the Auto Set Up function aga i n, select “Install” in the “OPTION” me nu, then press V/v to select “Auto Set up” , the n repeat step 3.

• Auto preset can be performe d by pressing x on the unit during power off with no tape inserted.

continuously for 5 seconds or more

Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Step 5 : Selecting the TV system

You must select th e appropriate TV system for your area.

Before you start…

• Tur n 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 TV screen.

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.

Language Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

:English

RETURN

ENTER

OPTION

[ Off ] [ On ]

SET UP

Getting Started

ENTER

Press V/v to select “Install”, then press ENTER.

The “INSTALL” menu appears.

Press V/v to select “TV System”, then press B/b to select the appropriate TV system.

Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for the D/K TV system.

INSTALL

Auto Setup Manual Setup

TV System Video Output CH

ENTER

Auto Setup Manual Setup TV System Video Output CH

Bvb

RETURN

[

CH32

SET UP

INSTALL

[

CH32

SET UP

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Selecting the TV system

[

]

[

]

SET UP

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Selecting the TV system

Step 6 :Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language.

Before you start…

• Tur n 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 TV screen.

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.

Language Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

:English

RETURN

ENTER

OPTION

[ Off ] [ On ]

SET UP

Getting Started

ENTER

SET UP

Press V/v to select “Language” , then press ENTER.

The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.

English Magyar Cesky Polski Russian Turkish

ENTER

Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Selecting a language

LANGUAGE SET

SET UP

RETURN

Step 7 : Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the DVDVCR to use the timer features properly.

The Auto Clock Set function* w orks only if a station in your area i s broadcasting a time signal.

* SLV-D910N only

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 appe ars on the TV screen.

• If th e DVD player is in play mo de, you

cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.

Language Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

:English

RETURN

ENTER

OPTION

[ Off ] [ On ]

SET UP

Setting the clock

ENTER

Press V/v to select “Clock”, then press ENTER.

The “CLOCK SET” menu appears.

Press V/v to set the hour.

Time Date 12:00 1/JAN /2003 WED Autoclock

vVb

RETURN

ENTER

Time Date 18:00 1/JAN /2003 WED Autoclock

RETURN

ENTER

CLOCK SET

Year

[ On ]

SET UP

CLOCK SET

Year

[ On ]

SET UP

ENTER

Press b to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing V/v.

Time Date 18:30 1/JAN /2003 WED Autoclock

vVb

ENTER

RETURN

CLOCK SET

Year

[ On ]

SET UP

Getting Started

ENTER

Set the day, month, 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.

The day of the week is set automatically. For SLV-D910R, skip step 6.

Press V/v to select “On” for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function. (SLV-D910N only)

The DVD-VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between

Time Date 18:30 28/SEP /2003 SUN Autoclock

vVb

Time Date 18:30 28/SEP /2003 SUN Autoclock

ENTER

CLOCK SET

Year

[ On ]

RETURN

CLOCK SET

Year

[ On ]

SET UP

the channels PR 1 to PR 5. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function,

vVb

ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

select “Off”. Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

ENTER

SET UP

Tips

• If you set “Autoclock” to “On”, the Auto Clock Set fun ction is activated whenever the

• To change the digits while setting, press B to return to the item to be changed, and select the

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

DVD-VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station (SLV-D910N only).

digits by pressing V/v.

Note

• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off.

Setting the clock

Step 8 : Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.

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 appe ars on the TV screen.

• If th e DVD player is in play mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

Presetting channels

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.

Press V/v to select “Install”, t hen press ENTER.

The “INSTALL” me nu appears.

Language Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages

Auto Setup Manual Setup TV System Video Output CH

ENTER

:English

RETURN

OPTION

[ Off ] [ On ]

SET UP

INSTALL

[

CH32

SET UP

]

ENTER

Press V/v to select “Manual Setup”, then press ENTER.

1 2 3 4 5

VvB

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

027

AAB –

029

LMN –

030

CDE –

032

I J K –

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF

ENTER CLEAR

Getting Started

ENTER

Press V/v to select the row which you want to preset, then press b.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

Press V/v to select “NAME”, then press b.

Enter the station name.

1 Press V/v to select a character.

Each time you press V, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

PR CH MFT DECODER NAME

VvB

RETURN

PR CH MFT DECODER NAME

VvB

RETURN

PR CH MFT DECODER NAME

VvB

RETURN

PR CH MFT DECODER NAME

VvB

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

: 5 : – – – : – : OFF : – – – –

MANUAL TUNING

: 5 : – – – : – : OFF : – – – –

MANUAL TUNING

: 5 : 033 : – : OFF : – – – –

MANUAL TUNING

: 5 : 033 : – : OFF : O – – –

ENTERMEMORY :

ENTER

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 charac te rs for the st ation name.

Press ENTER to confirm the station name.

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Presetting channels

RETURN

SET UP

Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.

If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not cl ear, you may use t he Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 5, press V/v to select “MFT ”. Pr ess B/b to get a clear picture. Then press ENTER.

Tips

• T o s et th e p rog ram me p osi tion fo r t he de code r, see “Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Pl us dec od er” on page 30.

• The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

Note

• When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

Changing/disabling programme positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, yo u can disable them.

Y ou can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

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 appe ars on the TV screen.

• If th e DVD player is in play mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

Presetting channels

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.

Language Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages

ENTER

:English

RETURN

OPTION

[ Off ] [ On ]

SET UP

Getting Started

ENTER

Press V/v to select “Install”, then press ENTER.

The “INSTALL” menu appears.

Press V/v to select “Man ual Setup”, the n press ENTER.

Press V/v to select the row containing the programme position you want to cha nge.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

Press ENTER, then press V/v to move to the desired programme position.

1 2 3 4 5

VvB

RETURN

1 2 3 4 5

VvB

RETURN

1 2 3 4 5CH029

VvB

RETURN

Auto Setup Manual Setup TV System Video Output CH

RETURN

ENTER

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

027

AAB –

029

LMN –

030

CDE –

032

I J K –

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

027

AAB –

029

LMN –

030

CDE –

032

I J K –

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

027

AAB –

030

CDE –

032

I J K – LMN –

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

INSTALL

[

CH32

SET UP

DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF

ENTER CLEAR

DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF

ENTER CLEAR

DEC OFF

OFF OFF OFF

ENTER CLEAR

]

ENTER

Press ENTER to confirm the setting. T o c hange t he p rogramme position of a noth er station, repea t steps 4 throug h 6.

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Presetting channels

RETURN

SET UP

Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can di sable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG+/– buttons.

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 appe ars on the TV screen.

• If th e DVD player is in play mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

CLEAR SET UP

Presetting channels

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.

Language Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

:English

RETURN

ENTER

OPTION

[ Off ] [ On ]

SET UP

ENTER

Press V/v to select “Install”, then press ENTER.

The “INSTALL” menu appears.

Auto Setup Manual Setup TV System Video Output CH

INSTALL

[

CH32

]

ENTER

CLEAR

Press V/v to select “Man ual Setup”, the n press ENTER.

Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

Press CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown on

the right.

1 2 3 4 5

VvB

RETURN

1 2 3 4 5

VvB

RETURN

1 2 3 4 5

VvB

RETURN

ENTER

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

027

AAB –

029

LMN –

030

CDE –

032

SWAPPING :

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

027

AAB –

029

LMN –

030

CDE –

032

SWAPPING :

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

027

AAB –

030

CDE –

032

SWAPPING :

RETURN

I J K –

DELETE :

I J K –

DELETE :

I J K –

DELETE :

Repeat steps 4 and 5 fo r any other programme positions you want to disable.

SET UP

DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF

ENTER CLEAR

DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF

ENTER CLEAR

DEC OFF

OFF OFF

ENTER CLEAR

Getting Started

Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.

RETURN

SET UP

Note

• Be sure to select the programm e position you want to disable corre ct ly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manua lly.

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Presetting channels

Changing the station names

You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

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 appe ars on the TV screen.

• If th e DVD player is in play mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.

Press V/v to select “Install”, then press ENTER.

The “INSTALL” me nu appears.

Press V/v to select “Ma nual Setup”, then pre ss ENTER.

Language Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages

ENTER

Auto Setup Manual Setup TV System Video Output CH

ENTER

027

029

030

032

4 5

033 OFF

VvB

RETURN

OPTION

:English

[ Off ] [ On ]

SET UP

RETURN

INSTALL

[

CH32

SET UP

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

DEC

AAB –

OFF

LMN –

OFF

CDE –

OFF

I J K –

OFF

ENTER

SWAPPING :

CLEAR

DELETE :

]

Presetting channels

ENTER

Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press b.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly.

PR CH MFT DECODER NAME

VvB

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

: 5 : 033 : – : OFF : – – – –

ENTERMEMORY :

Getting Started

ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

Press V/v to select “NAME”, then press b.

Enter the station name.

1 Press V/v to select a character.

Each time you press V, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

PR CH MFT DECODER NAME

VvB

RETURN

PR CH MFT DECODER NAME

VvB

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

: 5 : 033 : – : OFF : – – – –

MANUAL TUNING

: 5 : 033 : – : OFF : O – – –

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 charac te rs for the st ation name.

Press ENTER to confirm the new name.

Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.

ENTERMEMORY :

Presetting channels

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

(SLV-D910N only)

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied ) to the DVD-VCR.

Connecting a decoder

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

AERIAL IN

LINE-3

Scart cable (not supplied)

Scart (EURO-AV)

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (SLV-D910N only)

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