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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

2005 Sony Corporation

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.

Welcome!

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ______________ Serial No.______________
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

General Precautions

Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit. Do not install the unit in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions
7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

DVD Precautions

On safety
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. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On operation

If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you move the player, take out any discs. If you dont, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume when playing DVD
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Table of contents

WARNING Welcome! General Precautions Important Safety Instructions DVD Precautions About this manual This player can play the following discs Notes about discs

Getting Started

30 Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Basic hookups Step 4 : Selecting a language Step 5 : Setting the clock Step 6 : Presetting channels Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-D560P only)

Basic Operations

Playing discs Guide to the on-screen display Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) Playing a tape Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using the timer Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only) Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-D560P only) Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

Advanced Hookups

62 A/V Receiver hookup 64 S-Video/Component Video hookup
DVD Settings and Adjustments
66 Audio Setup 68 Screen Setup 72 Setting the display or sound track language 74 Parental Control (limiting playback by children)
DVD Additional Operations
82 Using the DVDs menu Zooming into a scene Changing the angles Displaying the subtitle Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) Changing the sound Virtual surround setting Playing an MP3 audio track Playing JPEG image files Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC ON/ OFF Functions

Remote sensor

To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV
Set TV / DVDVIDEO to DVDVIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVDVIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV
Notes With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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 direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
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 appropriate manufacturers code number.
1 Set TV / DVDVIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV. Hold 2 Then down ?/1, and enter your TVs code number using the number buttons. release ?/1.
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. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVDVIDEO to DVDVIDEO.

* for Sony TV only

Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric LG/Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Code number 03, 04, 06, 10 03, 04, 17 02, 03 04, 03 03, 08, 12 04, 13 04, 12, 13, 17 04, 12 continued Setting up the remote commander TV brand Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Quasar Radio Shack RCA Sampo Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith Code number 06, 19 03, 06, 18 05, 14 04, 07, 10, 11 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 03, 04, 15
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.

Step 3 : Basic hookups

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. Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Getting Started

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. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show. Its that simple. How to set up your VCR Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that is assigned to that channel in your program guide). To find the guide channel numbers, look at the Channel Line-up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers. It usually looks like the example to the right. To set the guide channels, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure.

Example of PlusCode

PlusCode 5:MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) SPORT Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060 CNN WS 9974 6:DRAMA Comedy (2hrs.) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (1hr. 15min.) 73457
Example of Channel Line-up Chart
CABLE CH 51 CABLE TV AMC American Movie Classics BRV Bravo (program grid only) CNN Cable News Network CSP C-SPAN VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH 44

DIS The Disney Channel

DSC The Discovery Channel ESN ESPN
FAM The Family Channel HBO Home Box Office LIF Lifetime
Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-D560P only)

MAX Cinemax

MTV Music Television NIK Nickelodeon SC Sports Channel
SCA Sports Channel America SHO Showtime TBS TBS SuperStation TMC The Movie Channel TNN The Nashville Network TNT Turner Network Television USA USA Network

X PAUSE during playback, then press or y The playback speed changes as follows each time you press or y: DVD forward slow motion: 0.6 N*2 t 2 y t 3 y reverse slow motion (except for DVD-RW in VR mode): 1 t2 t3 VIDEO CD forward slow motion only: 1 y t 2 y t 3 y To resume normal playback, press H PLAY. REPLAY
Watch slow motion in continuous play mode (DVD and VIDEO CD only)
Replay the previous scene for 10 seconds in continuous play mode*3 (Instant Replay) Briefly fast forward the current scene for 30 seconds in continuous play mode*3*4 (Instant Advance) Stop play and remove the disc Z
*1 If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. *2 Playback quickly or slowly with sound (See To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only) on page 36.) *3 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only *4 You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast foward up to 2 minutes in total. Tips The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed. The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you do not want to watch.

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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. You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. Switching between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is possible only while the disc is stopped. Press TOP MENU to switch between ORG and PL.
To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only) You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To playback quickly, press M during playback. To playback slowly, press X PAUSE, then press y during playback. Press H PLAY to return to normal playback.
Notes You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set. You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound.

To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop playback. H 2 PressDVD PLAY. starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in The player

Step 1.

Tip To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice then press H PLAY.
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 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player. Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 87). Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if DTS is set to Off in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66). If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. * DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Guide to the on-screen display
You can check disc information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played.

Number buttons

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. Refer to DVD Audio/Subtitle Language on page 126 for the abbreviation of the language.
Type of disc Current title/track number Current chapter number Counter position Voice language Subtitle language Custom AV Mode
1/3 1/36 T 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG (3/5) Standard

V v B b 0 ~ 9

Note You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.
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. 4 Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.

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.

?/1 POWER CHANNEL +/

DIAL TIMER X
Before you start Turn on the DVD-VCR. When using a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
Press DIAL TIMER. DATE indicator appears and the current date flashes in the display window. If the date and time are not set, MONTH indicator will appear. To set the date and time, see To set the clock on page 54.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
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Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time. START and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. 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.
Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time. STOP and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. 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.
Press DIAL TIMER. Current channel flashes in the display window.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2.
Press DIAL TIMER. Current tape speed flashes in the display window.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed.
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. OK appears in the display window for about five seconds. The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

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 so that MONTH indicator appears in 1 Hold down DIAL TIMERclock has already been set, the current the display window. However, if the setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month. 2 DIAL TIMER. 3 Press indicator appears in the display window. DAY to day and 4 Turn and press DIAL TIMERandset the appearthen the year.in the display After you set the year, AM 12: alternately
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.
Tips To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button other than DIAL TIMER or CHANNEL +/ on the unit or any button on the remote while you are making the setting. To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see Checking/changing/canceling timer settings on page 59. Notes If eight programs have already been set using the VCR Plus+ system, DIAL TIMER or the manual timer setting, FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds in step 1. If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set Auto Clock Set correctly. If you are setting the clock for the first time or 0: appears in the display window, you cannot set the clock to February 29th using the Dial Timer. Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to this day. The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with no tape inserted. When the setting time is incorrect, Error appears in the display window when you complete the timer setting. Set the timer again from step 1.
window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
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. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X on the unit while turning the DIAL TIMER. DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 59). Basic Operations

Note The DVD-VCR will be unlocked when: You stop timer recording by pressing x. You insert a tape. The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

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. DVD-VCR
Stereo audio cord (not supplied)
(white) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) l : Signal flow to audio input [Speakers] Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder [Speakers] (red)

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Front (L)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Center

Rear (mono)

Note When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.
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.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DVD-VCR
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

and (white)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers]
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) l : Signal flow to audio input [Speakers] AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder (red)
Note After you have completed the connection, be sure to set Dolby Digital to Dolby Digital and DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
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.

DVD-VCR

300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. 3 Retighten the screws. 4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General Troubleshooting
Symptom Power The ?/1 switch does not function. The power is turned on but the DVDVCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and : appears in the display window. The remote commander does not function. Remedy Connect the AC power cord securely. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet. Reset the clock (and timer). Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. Make sure the TV / DVDVIDEO switch is set correctly. Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. Set your TVs code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

Others

The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. You cannot control other TVs.
continued Troubleshooting

DVD Troubleshooting

Symptom There is no picture/picture noise appears. Remedy 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. If the picture output from your player goes through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, please try connecting your player to your TVs S-VIDEO input (page 64). You have set the player to progressive format (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, set Progressive to Off (page 70). Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format. In this case, set Progressive to Off and the player is set to normal (interlace) format (page 70). COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or Progressive of the SCREEN SETUP menu is not set correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange. Check the setting (page 68) and connection (page 65). The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

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. Progressive format (pages 65 and 70) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format. Title (page 38) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track (page 38) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song). Additional Information

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
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

Timer section

Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max.)

inches/s)

EP: 11.12 mm/s ( inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Rewind time Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)

General

Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 25 W Power back-up Back-up duration: 0 min Operating temperature 0C to 45C (32F to 113F) Storage temperature 20C to 60C (4F to 140F) Operating humidity 25% to 80% Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) D560P: Approx. 294 mm (Approx. 8 inches) D360P: Approx. 287 mm (Approx. 8 inches) Mass Approx. 3.6 kg (Approx. 7.9 lbs)

Tuner section

Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL, Optical output jack 18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) COAXIAL, phono jack Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

SLV-D560P

SLV-D360P

A ?/1 POWER (on/standby) switch (11) (36) (43) B PROGRESSIVE indicator (65) (70) C Disc tray (33) D A (open/close) button (33) (35) E Tape compartment (45) F A (eject) button (43) G z REC (record) button (46) H m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (35) (43) I x (stop) button (34) (43)
J X (pause) button (34) (43) K H (play) button*1 (34) (42) L DIAL TIMER*2 (51) M Remote sensor (10)
N CHANNEL/TRACKING +/ buttons*1 (45) (105) O SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10) P LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*3 (108)
*1 H and CHANNEL/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. *2 SLV-D560P only *3 Covered continued Index to parts and controls

Display window

A DVD indicator (34) B Angle indicator (80) C MONTH indicator* (51) D DAY indicator* (54) E YEAR indicator* (54) F DATE indicator* (51) G Record indicator (46) H VIDEO indicator (42)
I Tape indicator (42) J Timer indicator (49) K STEREO indicator (102) L Playing time/clock/current status indicator (34) (42) M SURR (surround) indicator (88) N DTS indicator (67) O Disc indicator (34)

SLV-D560P only

Rear panel
DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (13) (16) B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (108) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (14) D IN (FROM ANT.) connector (15) E OUT (TO TV) connector (15)
DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (64) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (65) H S-VIDEO OUT jack (64) I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack (63) J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/COAXIAL jack (63)
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Remote commander for DVD

E CLEAR button (83) F ANGLE button (80) G SET UP button (20) H SUBTITLE button (81) I AUDIO button*1 (87) J K SKIP button (34) REPLAY button (34)
L X PAUSE button (34) M H PLAY button*1 (34) N V/v/B/b buttons (20) ENTER button*2 (20) O DISPLAY button (39) P TOP MENU button (77) Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (36) R VOL (volume) +/ buttons (11) S ZOOM button (79) T ENTER button*2 (20) U REPEAT button (82) V SURROUND button (88) W

m/M y buttons (34)

X.PREV (previous)/> NEXT button (34) Y x STOP button (34) A Z (open/close) button (33) (35) B TV / DVDVIDEO switch (10) C SELECT DVD button (10) D Number buttons*1 (29) Z O RETURN button (23) wj MENU button (77)
*1 Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. *2 The ENTER buttons 14 and 20 can be used interchangeably.
Remote commander for VIDEO
G TIMER button (48) H AUDIO button*1 (102) I J SKIP button (43) REPLAY button (43)

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.
On cleaning the video heads
Rough picture Unclear picture No picture (or black & white screen appears)

On placement

Do not install the unit in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Keep the unit, discs and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

initial contamination

terminal

On operation

When you move the player, take out any discs. If you dont, the disc may be damaged. If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player and cause damage to the video head, tape, and the optical block. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. When you first install the player, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, remove the disc and tape and leave the player turned on for about three hours before operating the player.
When the video heads are dirty, clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

continued Precautions

Copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording 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 television transmission and/or program owner. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Important Safety Instructions
7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
This player can play the following discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/ Music CD

CD-RW/-R
DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD VIDEO, and CD logos are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats:
music CD format video CD format MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). 8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD Video camera
continued About this manual

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
Notes about DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs 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 and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.
will also play on this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

SLV-DXXXX NO.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Example of discs that the player cannot play

(red) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
l : Signal flow (white) to audio input [Speakers] Rear (L) (red) to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R)
Front (L) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Center

Front (R)

Subwoofer
A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifiers (receivers) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from Surround1, Surround2 or Surround3 of the surround effects (page 76). B Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Notes After you have completed the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL), be sure to set Dolby Digital to Dolby Digital and DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 54). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers. With a coaxial digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

Playing discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Before you start. Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

Z SELECT DVD

/ m/M y./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
Press Z to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray.
with the playback side facing down
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 65. For VIDEO CDs, see page 88.
* appears when no disc is loaded. Tip To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under Quick Timer Recording (page 90). Notes You can change the screen type using the SCREEN SETUP menu (see Screen Setup on page 56). Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the scratch. Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is not guaranteed.

Dynamic 2

Standard Cinema 2 Cinema 1
Tip When you watch a movie, Cinema 1 or Cinema 2 is recommended.

Playing a tape

Before you start. Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO on the remote.
Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/
/ m/M y./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY

DISPLAY

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR player.
Insert a tape. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press H PLAY. The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Hour Minute Second

continued Playing a tape
To Stop play Pause play Press x STOP X PAUSE If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play. X PAUSE or H PLAY M during stop m during stop Z During fast-forward, hold down M. During rewind, hold down m. During playback, briefly press M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. During playback, hold down M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you release the button, normal playback resumes. During pause, press y. During pause, press During playback, press SKIP. REPLAY.
Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed
Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Replay the previous scene in continuous play mode* (Instant Replay) Fast forward the current scene for 30 seconds in continuous play mode (Instant Skip) Play at various speeds (Shuttle play)
During playback, press SKIP. You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total. During playback, press.or >. You can change the playback speed as follows. 7 y 5 y 3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y 2 y 3 y 5 y 7
* For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode
To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off) Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end.
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 Searching using various functions on page 92.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback.
Tip Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/ buttons if: Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. The picture shakes during pause. Notes Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. The counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is reinserted. The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to 0:00:00 and the count starts over again. No sound is output during playback at various speeds. The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse. While playing a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commanders function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set Auto Play to On in the VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP menu (page 94). Stop disc playback while playing back a video. The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape. The playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP/LP mode cannot be guaranteed.

SELECT VIDEO

continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings
Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel. To change the setting, press B/b to select the item you want to change, and press V/v to change it. To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
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.
Program 1 Program 2 will be cut off Program 1 Program 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off about 20 seconds
Tips If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in step 2.
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. The DVD-VCR will not work except for timer recordings. To unlock the DVD-VCR Hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until LOCK disappears from the display window. The DVD-VCR is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x. The recording stops and the DVD-VCR is unlocked.
Note The DVD-VCR will be unlocked when: You stop timer recording by pressing x. You insert a tape. The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

Audio Setup

Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Before you start Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO on the remote.
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER.
Press V/v to select Audio Setup, then press ENTER.
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: Dolby Digital, DTS or Audio DRC.
Press B/b to select an item.
Menu choices Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.
1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press REPEAT during playback.
3 Press REPEAT oraB/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. When playing DVD
Chapter: repeats the current chapter. Title: repeats the current title on a disc. When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) or CD Track: repeats the current track. Disc: repeats all of the tracks. When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) FILE: repeats the current track (file). DIR: repeats the current album (directory). DISC: repeats the current disc. DVD Additional Operations To return to normal play Select Off in step 3 or press CLEAR during repeat play.
Tip When you press x STOP during repeat play, repeat play is canceled. 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 88. You cannot repeat play while in program play or shuffle play.

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. With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a Karaoke VIDEO CD containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.
Disc type Karaoke VIDEO CD Karaoke DVD Playback instruments only Yes No
Press AUDIO during playback.
Press B/b repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting. When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to DVD Audio/Subtitle Language on page 113 for the abbreviation of the language. When playing a VIDEO CD or CD The default setting is indicated in bold print.
Stereo Left Right The standard stereo sound The sound of the left channel (monaural) The sound of the right channel (monaural)
Notes To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a LinearPCM format disc, you have to make the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (page 32). When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 54). If you set DTS audio output, you cannot select surround setting (page 76). You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when DTS audio output is set (page 37).

continued Playing an MP3 audio track
Notes If you put the extension.MP3 to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format. If both video data and MP3 audio tracks exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only the video data. This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage. Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.
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. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album does not take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: E contains G but 6 is played before 7.) When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 79), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t D t E t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album C) do not appear in the list.
Tips If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order. A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be played back. Notes Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD or DATA DVD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above. The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 1000 albums and tracks in the DATA CD or DATA DVD. A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files. Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first 9 MP3 files can be recognized. Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.

To listen to Stereo Left channel Right channel Monaural sound on the normal audio track On-screen display Hi-Fi Left Right Mono Display window STEREO indicator STEREO indicator
STEREO indicator No indicator
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track) Stereo sound (left/right channels) Notes To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections. When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting.
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
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press SEARCH.
Scan and Play (To search using the index function): 1 Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards. The VCR searches and then plays back for about five seconds.
2 Press H PLAY to view the program.
If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape. Go to [0:00:00] (To search for the counter 0:00:00 point): Press V. The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0:00:00 point. To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR to reset the tape counter to 0:00:00. End search (To search for a blank portion of the tape) Press v. The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is found, the VCR reaches the end. VCR Additional Operations
Note Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording, no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while VCR is put in pause.

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. Before you start Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO on the remote.

Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X again to resume recording.
General setup information
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.
Press B/b to change the setting. When changing the RF Output Channel, confirmation messages will appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.
Menu option Auto Power Off Set this option to 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. 3CH when using channel 3 to receive the VCR signal. 4CH when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal. For details, see page 99.

RF Output Channel

Setting the RF Output channel
When connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF Output channel in the OPTION SETUP menu so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the DVD-VCR.

TV/VIDEO

Output 98 to the channel), whichever 1 Set the RFnot usedchannel to 3CH or 4CH (see pageswitchset either channel. channel is in your area. If both are used, set the to 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR. 3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on VIDEO in the DVD-VCRs display window.
+/ to display channel 4 Press CH active channel anumber innumber in the display window. Select an your area.
continued General setup information
on your TV and set the in step 1 (3CH or 4CH). 5 Turnchannel you selecteditintostep 4channel you selectedscreen. If the channels change when The appears on the TV 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.
Attaching the external antenna connector
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR.
300-ohm twin lead cable Antenna connector (not supplied)
1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. 3 Retighten the screws.
Attaching a VHF/UHF band mixer
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use a VHF/UHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR.
300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. 3 Retighten the screws. 4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

Picture Even though you set the aspect ratio in TV Type of the SCREEN SETUP menu the picture does not fill the screen. There is no picture from your VCR connected to the LINE IN jacks. There is no sound.
The DVD player must be in standby mode to view pictures from your VCR. Re-connect the connecting cord securely. The connecting cord is damaged. The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 15). The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 54). When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 37) or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack. The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set Audio DRC to Wide Range (page 55).
Sound Sound is noisy. The sound volume is low.
Symptom The disc does not play.
Remedy 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 7). The region code on the DVD does not match the player. Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 8). Make sure the TV / DVDVIDEO switch is set correctly. Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or UDF. The MP3 audio track does not have the extension.MP3. The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension.MP3. The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or UDF. The JPEG image file does not have the extension.JPG or.JPEG. The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension.JPG or JPEG. Length or width of the image is more than 4720 dots. The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 78).
The JPEG image file cannot be played. Operation The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG image album/file is not correctly displayed. The disc does not start playing from the beginning. The player starts playing the disc automatically. Playback stops automatically. You cannot perform some functions such as stop, search, slow-motion play, repeat play, shuffle play, or program play. The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been selected (pages 70, 72, 73). Resume play has taken effect (page 37). The disc features an auto playback function. While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some operations. See the operating manual that comes with the disc. Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 65). Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. continued Troubleshooting
Symptom The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
Remedy Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 65). Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 65). Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.

Operation

The angles cannot be changed.
The player does not operate properly.

VCR Troubleshooting

Symptom The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. The picture is not clear. Remedy Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ buttons. The video heads are dirty (see On cleaning the video heads (page 3)). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information. Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. The tape is defective. If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord connection. Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or CH +/ buttons. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select L1 or L2 when recording from other equipment. Adjust the TV antenna. The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Make sure the tape is not at its end.

Playback The picture rolls vertically during picture search. The picture has no sound. A TV program does not appear on the TV screen. Recording TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. Nothing happens when you press z REC.
Symptom The timer does not operate. Timer recording
Remedy Check that the clock is set. Make sure a tape has been inserted. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Make sure the tape is not at its end. Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. Check that the cable box is turned on. The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer. Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
A tape cannot be inserted. Control by AV mouse is not possible.
Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV mouse, etc.

Glossary

Chapter (page 38) 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. Dolby Digital (pages 32 and 55) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital. Dolby Surround (page 33) Audio signal processing technology that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contains a surround component, the process outputs the front, center and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural. DTS (page 55) Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital. DVD (page 7) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and doublesided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD. DVD+R (page 7) A DVD+R (read plus R) is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. DVD-R (page 7) A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-R has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD-RW (page 7) A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited. DVD+RW (page 7) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. 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. Progressive format (pages 31 and 58) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format. Title (page 38) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track (page 38) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

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
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-VIDEO OUT 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

Timer section

Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max.)

inches/s)

EP: 11.12 mm/s ( inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Rewind time Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)