Sony SLV-D300P Operating Instructions
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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 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 2
(servicing) instructions Owner's 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 Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Before operating this player, please read this manual - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 3
instructions 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 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 4
contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs Getting Started 8 Step 1 : Unpacking 9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 12 Step 3 : Basic hookups 19 Step - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 5
stereo and bilingual programs 83 Searching using various functions 85 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 86 Changing menu options 87 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 89 General setup information 92 Troubleshooting 97 Glossary 99 Specifications 101 Index to parts and controls 106 DVD - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 6
in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVDs labeled ALL will also - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 7
according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 9
(-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this DVD- VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can be used to operate your - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 10
remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 11
previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed 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 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 12
18 After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. After you have completed the setup, you are ready to use your DVD-VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 13
/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 14
on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF or UHF connection - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 15
/disabling channels manually" on page 26. Notes • If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 24. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 16
use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels. What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 17
/disabling channels manually" on page 26. Notes • If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 24. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 18
cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF DVD-VCR - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 89). If - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 20
your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 22). Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 21
V/v to select the item you want. Then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b to select a channel that carries a time signal. Use this option if you know of - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 22
when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. Using Manual Clock Set 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 the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Manual," then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to set the hour. 5 Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to set the . • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. Setting the clock 23 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 24
, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 26). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Ant/Cable." 4 • To preset cable TV channels: Press B/b to select "Cable TV." • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press B/b to select "Antenna." 5 Press V/v to select "Auto channel memory," then press ENTER. All receivable channels are preset in numerical - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 89). If - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Getting Started 4 To preset/disable a channel: Channel to be preset 1 Press CH +/- or number buttons to enter the channel number. 2 Press B/b to select ADD (in memory) or DELETE (deleted). 3 Press ENTER. Channel to be disabled 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Presetting - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Basic Operations 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. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 29
in continuous play mode Go back to the previous chapter, track, . on the remote or scene in continuous play mode Stop play and remove the disc Z * If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 30
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 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 30 Playing discs - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Basic Operations Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and surround setting. Refer to "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on page 106 for the abbreviation of the language. Type - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 32
• You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using B/b (DVD and CD only). DVD Indication T T C C Counter information Elapsed playing time of the current title Remaining time on the on-screen display is being changed. 32 Guide to the on-screen display - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9). ?/1 Z TRACKING +/- CLEAR REPLAY MSLOWy m ./ > C SKIP - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 34
the scene you want to watch again. During playback, press REPLAY. The VCR rewinds the tape about 10 seconds in the SP mode (about 15 seconds (such as a commercial) and restart playback. During playback, press C SKIP. The VCR skips the tape 30 seconds on the counter each time the button is pressed (up - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 35
in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be 00" and the count starts over again. • The sound is muted during playback at various speeds. • The "SETUP MENU" but the remote commander's function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 36
the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9). • To record from a cable box, turn it on. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 37
3 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. 4 Press z REC to start recording. "REC" appears in the display window. To stop recording Press x STOP. - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 38
20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. 38 Recording TV programs - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 40
step 4. Press CLEAR repeatedly to cancel the setting. 6 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (timer recording will operate properly regardless if the DVD-VCR power is on or off). When using a cable box, leave it on. 40 Recording TV programs using - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Basic Operations To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 42
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings ?/1 CLEAR SET UP TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The "SETUP MENU" appears. You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step 2. 42 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 43
confirm the setting. The indicator appears in the display window. 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (you do not have to turn off the DVD-VCR). When using a cable box, leave it on. When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 44
the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DVD-VCR (red) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (white) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) l: Signal flow to audio input (white) (red) [Speakers] Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder [Speakers] Rear (L) Rear (R) Front (L) Front - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 45
(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 Advanced Hookups (red) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 46
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 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 47
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. See page 46 for audio connections. DVD-VCR (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (blue) (red) l : Signal flow (DVD only) If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 48
allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD Setup), then press ENTER. The "DVD SETUP" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 49
player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. • Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to "Audio DRC." This affects the output from the following jacks: - LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 50
you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set "Dolby Digital" to "D-PCM"). • If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 51
and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DVD Settings and Adjustements 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD Setup), then press ENTER. The "DVD SETUP" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select "Screen - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 52
function. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan 16:9 • Black Level You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off. The default setting is indicated in bold print. On Increases the contrast. Off Stops the increase of - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 53
can select the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. When you press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is in stop mode, progressive signal is selected and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue. Select this when you have a TV that can - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 54
set various languages for the disc's menu, sound track or subtitle. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD Setup), then press ENTER. The "DVD SETUP" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 55
the disc's menu. • AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track. When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. • SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD. 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Tip If you - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 56
to set a playback limitation level. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD Setup), then press ENTER. The "DVD SETUP" menu appears. 56 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 57
already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. 5 Press V/v to select "Rating Level," then press ENTER. DVD Settings and Adjustements continued Parental Control (limiting playback by children) 57 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 58
your 4-digit password using the number buttons. The player starts playback. If you forget your password 1 Remove the disc and turn off the DVD-VCR. 2 Turn on the DVD-VCR again with no disc in the unit. 3 Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds. "reset ok" appears on the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 59
that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button. Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU DVD Additional Operations 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. The disc's menu appears on the TV screen. The contents - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 60
changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification Notes • You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs. • The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD. 60 Zooming into a scene - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 61
the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, " " appears in the display when you press ANGLE during playback. This scene changes to the selected angle. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 62
106 for the abbreviation of the language. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "On." To turn off the subtitles Select "Off" in step 3. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 63
order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 20 tracks. Number buttons CLEAR REPEAT H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER DVD Additional Operations continued Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 63 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 64
1 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select "PROGRAM", then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER. - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 65
can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. CLEAR REPEAT V/v/B/b ENTER DVD Additional Operations 1 Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press B/b to select "SHUFFLE", then press ENTER. To return to normal play Press - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 66
track repeatedly. CLEAR REPEAT B/b 1 Press REPEAT during playback. 2 Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. When playing a DVD • Chapter: repeats the current chapter. • Title: repeats the current title on a disc. When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • Track: repeats the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 67
up bookmarks on a VIDEO CD (see "Playing VIDEO CDs with "MENU ON/OFF" Functions" on page 79). CLEAR BOOKMARK H PLAY B/b ENTER DVD Additional Operations 1 Press BOOKMARK during playback. Three bookmark placeholders (- - - ) appear next to the bookmark icon. 2 Press B/b to select one of the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 68
where you insert a bookmark 1 Press BOOKMARK during playback. 2 Press B/b to select the bookmark placeholder, then press H PLAY to play the bookmark. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the bookmark function. 68 Using bookmarks - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 69
page 106 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) DVD Additional Operations Changing the - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 70
setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 71
DVD Additional Operations Notes • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround menu, sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect. - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 72
Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Z Audio Layer 3) format. ./ > H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 73
. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk. • Up to 10 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names. • ID3 tags cannot be displayed. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing an MP3 audio track 73 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 74
tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details which could damage your speaker system. • The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 75
DVD Additional Operations When you insert a DATA CD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 76
Playing JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). Z ./ > H PLAY 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, "Select a Media Type" menu - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 77
PLAY. The TIMER menu appears. 4 Press B/b to select the desired play speed, then press ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image. DVD Additional Operations To display an image 1 Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the ALBUM display, then press ENTER. The selected image number appears in - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 78
files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details back. Notes • The system can play the extension ".JPG" or ".JPEG." • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format. - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 79
your selection appears. 2 Press V/v to select the item number you want. You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing VIDEO CDs with "MENU ON/OFF" Functions 79 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 80
"MENU OFF" is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to "MENU ON," press MENU to select "MENU ON." Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in step 3 may appear as "Press SELECT" in the instructions supplied with the disc. In - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 81
the time as follows. 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording. To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the normal - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 82
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 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 83
each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 Press SEARCH MENU. 3 Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards. The VCR searches and then plays back for about five seconds. 4 Press H PLAY to view that program. If you - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 84
searching and automatically stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is found, the VCR reaches the end. 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 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 85
Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/- to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 86
Changing menu options 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (Video Function tab removed. Auto Repeat • On to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically. • Off to turn off Auto repeat. 86 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 87
the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. • You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 88
. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. X PAUSE z REC 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 Insert a tape into this (recording - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 89
setup information Changing setup options 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select press to receive the VCR signal. • 4CH when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal. For details, see page 90. Auto Power Off • 1Hr to turn off the VCR automatically one hour - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 90
is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR. 3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on "VCR" in the DVD-VCR's display window. 4 Press CH +/- to display a channel number in the display window. Select an active channel number in your area. 5 Turn - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 91
an antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR. 300-ohm twin lead cable Antenna connector (not supplied) 1 Loosen UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR. 300-ohm twin lead cable UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied) - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 92
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. The power is turned on but the DVD- • Moisture condensation has - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 93
DVD Troubleshooting Picture Symptom There is no picture/picture noise appears. 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. Sound is noisy. The - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 94
. See the operating manual that comes with the disc. • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 59). • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. 94 Troubleshooting - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 95
button on the remote (page 59). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom The - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 96
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 • No picture (or black & white screen appears) initial contamination terminal 96 Troubleshooting - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 97
that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital. DVD (page 6) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 98
use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. Interlace format (page 53) Interlace format 480 progressive format. Title (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 software. Track (page 31) - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 99
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 38 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( 7 16 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 100
parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 95 × 295 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.7 × 12 inches) Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (Approx. 8.8 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) (1) Design and - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 101
/close) button (28) (29) D Tape compartment (36) E A (eject) button (34) F LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (87) G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) H CHANNEL +/- buttons (36) I Remote sensor J Display window (29) (34) K z REC (record) button (37) L m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (29) (34) M x (stop) button - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Display window A DVD indicator (29) B Disc indicator (29) C Tape indicator (34) D VCR indicator (34) E Timer indicator (40) F Record indicator (37) G STEREO indicator (82) H Playing time/clock/current status indicator (29) I SURR (surround) indicator (70) J DTS indicator (49) 102 Index to parts - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 103
Rear panel DVD player and VCR A RF OUT (TO TV) connector (14) B RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector (14) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (13) D LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (13) E AC power cord (12) (15) (17) DVD player only F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (46) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (47) H S- - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Remote commander A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z button (28) (29) (34) [for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9) D Number buttons* (27) E CLEAR button (35) (40) (64) F SURROUND button (70) G SET UP button (19) H SUBTITLE/TIMER button (39) (62) [for DVD] - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 105
(channel)/TRACKING +/- buttons*1 (36) (85) T VOL (volume) +/- buttons (10) U ENTER button*2 (19) V MUTING/ZOOM button (10) (60) [for DVD] ZOOM button [for VIDEO] No function [for Sony TV only] MUTING button W SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (37) X TV/VIDEO button (38) Y ANGLE button (61 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 106
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation ARA CHI CRO CZK DAN DEU ENG ESP FIN FRA GRE HUN IDN IND ISL ITA Hungarian Indonesian Hindi Islandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Korean Malay Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish Thai Turquish Vietnamese Afrikaans 106 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 107
26 DOLBY DIGITAL 44, 69 DTS 45, 69 Dubbing. see Editing DVD 6 E Editing 87 EP mode 37 H Handling discs 7 Hi program play 63 repeat play 66 selecting the sound 82 shuffle play 65 skip 34 slow bilingual programs 82 SAP broadcasts 82 saving 38 stereo broadcasts 82 while watching another program 38, 41 - Sony SLV-D300P | Operating Instructions - Page 108
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