
2-109-225-13 (2) GBDVD Player/Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsSLV-D930 GI© 2004 Sony CorporationPA L
10Setting up the remote commanderControlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If you
100EditingEditing How to connect to record on this VCRConnect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the exam
101EditingVCR Additional OperationsExample CHow to connect to a stereo systemConnect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output j
102EditingOperation (when recording on this VCR)To stop editingPress the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing,
103General setup informationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationChanging setup options1Press SET UP when the DVD play
104General setup informationMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.4Press B/b to change the setting.When changing the “RF Output Cha
105TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony servi
106TroubleshootingDVD TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyPictureThere is no picture/picture noise appears.• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.• The co
107TroubleshootingAdditional InformationOperationThe disc does not play. • The disc is turned over.• Insert the disc with the playback side facing dow
108TroubleshootingVCR TroubleshootingOperationThe subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct s
109TroubleshootingAdditional InformationRecordingNo TV programme appears on the TV screen.• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
Getting Started11Connecting the DVD-VCRStep 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCRNote that “Advanced Hookups” (page 52) explains additional hookup methods that w
110TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads• Normal picture • Unclear picture• Rough pictureinitial contaminationterminal• No pictur
111GlossaryAdditional InformationGlossaryChapter (page 31)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed
112GlossaryTitle (page 31)The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio sof
113SpecificationsAdditional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaser Semiconductor laserSignal format systemPAL/(NTSC)Channel coveragePAL (I)VHF IA to IJ,
114Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelA ?/1 (on/standby) swi
115Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationDisplay windowA DVD indicator (28)B Record indicator (40)C VIDEO indicator (35)D Tape indicator (3
116Index to parts and controlsRear panelDVD player and VCRA Mains lead (11) B OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (52)C (in from aerial) connector (11) D (out
117Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationRemote commander for DVDA Z (open/close) button (27) (28)B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (9)C SELECT DVD b
118Index to parts and controlsRemote commander for VCRA Z (eject) button (36)B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (9)C SELECT VIDEO button (9)D Number buttons* (10
119DVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageAdditional InformationDVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageAbbreviation LanguageARA ArabicBUL BulgarianCHI ChineseCRO CroatianCZE
12Connecting the DVD-VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector1Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of t
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Getting Started13Connecting the DVD-VCRAdditional connectionsTo a satellite or digital tuner with Line ThroughUsing the Line Through function, you can
14Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up functionStep 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up functionBefore using the DVD-VCR for the fi
Getting Started15Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress SET UP.To change the RF channelIf the pic
16Selecting a languageStep 5 : Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.Before you start…• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.•
Getting Started17Setting the clockStep 6 : Setting the clockYou must set the time and date on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly.The Auto
18Setting the clockTips• If you set “Auto Clock” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the DVD-VCR is turned off. The time is ad
Getting Started19Presetting channelsStep 7 : Presetting channelsIf some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset th
2WARNINGWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
20Presetting channels4Press 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
Getting Started21Presetting channelsIf the picture is not clearIf the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After
22Presetting channels2Press V/v to select “Install,” then press ENTER.The “INSTALL” menu appears.3Press V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press ENTER
Getting Started23Presetting channelsDisabling unwanted programme positionsAfter presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The
24Presetting channelsNote• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, yo
Getting Started25Presetting channelsChanging the station namesYou can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must receiv
26Presetting channels4Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press b.To display other pages for programm
27Playing discsBasic OperationsBasic OperationsPlaying discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer t
28Playing discsAdditional tasks*1If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop.*2For DVD VIDEOs and the
29Playing discsBasic OperationsNotes• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes.• Switching between o
3CautionCautionFor use of the VCRTelevision programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such mater
30Playing discsNotes• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 58.)• Do not perform VIDEO playback w
31Guide to the on-screen displayBasic OperationsGuide to the on-screen display Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears;
32Guide to the on-screen displayTo playback the desired title/track or chapterYou can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. The
33Guide to the on-screen displayBasic OperationsNotes• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.• The display window continue indi
34Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake.T
35Playing a tapeBasic OperationsPlaying a tape Before you start...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the si
36Playing a tapeAdditional tasks* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.To turn off the power while rew
37Playing a tapeBasic OperationsTo play a recently watched sceneYou can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.During playb
38Playing a tapeNotes• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.• The c
39Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsRecording TV programmes Before you start...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on
4Table of contentsTable of contents2 WARN ING2 Welcome!3 Caution6 About this manual6 This player can play the following discs7 Notes about discsGettin
40Recording TV programmesTo stop recordingPress x.2• To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want appears i
41Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsTo check the remaining timePress DISPLAY three times. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the
42Recording TV programmesTo save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cove
43Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® systemBasic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system The VIDEO Plus+ system is
44Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system2Press V/v to select “VideoPlus,” then press ENTER.The “VideoPlus” menu appears.3Press the numb
45Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® systemBasic OperationsTo stop recordingTo stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and th
46Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® systemTo record satellite broadcastsIf you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record sa
47Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to six programmes at a time.Before
48Recording TV programmes using the timerTo stop recordingTo stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x.2Press V/v to selec
49Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsDaily/weekly recordingIn step 3 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time yo
5Table of contentsDVD Additional Operations66 Using the DVD’s menu 68 Zooming into a scene 69 Changing the angles 70 Displaying the subtitle 71
50Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start…• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the
51Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsBasic OperationsWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the secon
52A/V Receiver hookupAdvanced HookupsA/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder an
53A/V Receiver hookupAdvanced HookupsB Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and
54S-Video hookupS-Video hookup Make audio connections using the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks when you use S
55Audio SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsDVD Settings and AdjustmentsAudio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback
56Audio SetupMenu choices• Dolby DigitalSelects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. •MPEGSelects the typ
57Audio SetupDVD Settings and Adjustments• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD th
58Screen SetupScreen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions.1Press SET UP when the DVD
59Screen SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsMenu choices• TV TypeSelects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).The default setting
6About this manualAbout this manual• This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the
60Screen SetupNotes• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and not all the functions described may wor
61Setting the display or sound track languageDVD Settings and AdjustmentsSetting the display or sound track language You can set various languages f
62Setting the display or sound track languageTip• If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the
63Parental Control (limiting playback by children)DVD Settings and AdjustmentsParental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVDs c
64Parental Control (limiting playback by children)3Press b to select “Yes.”• If you have not entered a passwordThe display for registering a new passw
65Parental Control (limiting playback by children)DVD Settings and AdjustmentsTo change the passwordTo turn off the Parental Control functionSet “Use
66Using the DVD’s menuDVD Additional OperationsUsing the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titl
67Using the DVD’s menuDVD Additional OperationsTo turn off the DVD’s menuPress x.Note• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU b
68Zooming into a sceneZooming into a scene Notes• You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs. • The zoom function may not work dep
69Changing the anglesDVD Additional OperationsChanging the angles Note• Check the user’s manual of the purchased disc to determine whether it suppor
7Notes about discsExample of discs that the player cannot playThe player cannot play the following discs:• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD-Rs/CD-
70Displaying the subtitleDisplaying the subtitle To turn off the subtitlesSelect “Off” in step 3.Note• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able t
71Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsVarious play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle
72Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)To stop programme playPress CLEAR until “Off” appears at the upper left top o
73Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsPlaying in random order (Shuffle play) To return to
74Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) To return to normal playSelect “Off”
75Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsTip• When playing a DATA CD, press REPEAT again to c
76Changing the soundChanging the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can change the
77Virtual surround settingDVD Additional OperationsVirtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you en
78Virtual surround settingTo cancel the settingSelect “Off” in step 2.Notes• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers,
79Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsPlaying an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (M
8UnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: Note• The supplied remote commander is f
80Playing an MP3 audio trackTo stop playPress x.To repeat playPress REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repeat mode.• FILE: repeats the cu
81Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsNotes• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anythi
82Playing an MP3 audio trackTo return to normal playPress CLEAR during programme play.Tip• You cannot repeat play while in programme play. To shuffle
83Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsThe Playback order of MP3 audio tracksThe playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA
84Playing JPEG image filesPlaying JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). 1Press Z and place a DATA CD on
85Playing JPEG image filesDVD Additional OperationsTo rotate the selected imageTo zoom in an image3Press ./> to select the next/previous album page
86Playing JPEG image filesTo enjoy the Slide showTo turn on/off the menu in the single image displayPress CLEAR to turn off the menu. Press B or b to
87Playing JPEG image filesDVD Additional OperationsTip• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played
88Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functionsPlaying VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search
89Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functionsDVD Additional OperationsTo return to the menuPress O RETURN.To play using “PBC Off”Press MENU to selec
Getting Started9Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three t
90Quick Timer RecordingVCR Additional OperationsQuick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatica
91Quick Timer RecordingVCR Additional OperationsTo extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.To cancel the durationPress z
92Recording stereo and bilingual programmesRecording stereo and bilingual programmes In the NICAM systemThis VCR receives and records stereo and bilin
93Recording stereo and bilingual programmesVCR Additional OperationsSelecting the sound during Hi-Fi playbackPress AUDIO to select the sound you want.
94Searching using index functionSearching using index function To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)The VCR automatically marks the ta
95Searching using index functionVCR Additional OperationsTo search a specific recording (Index search)To stop searchingPress x.Note• No index signal w
96Adjusting the picture (tracking)Adjusting the picture (tracking) Adjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when play
97Adjusting the picture (tracking)VCR Additional Operations2Press V/v to select “User Set,” then press ENTER.3Press V/v to select “Smart Trilogic,” th
98Changing menu optionsChanging menu options 1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION) or (VIDEO) and p
99Changing menu optionsVCR Additional OperationsMenu choicesThe default settings are indicated in bold print.OPTIONVIDEO SETUPNotes• When the VCR stan
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