User manual SONY SLV-D920N

[. . . ] Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. · To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. · The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. Installing · Do not install the unit in an inclined position. [. . . ] A/V connections, set the TV to the TV's aerial input; if not, skip 3 Select another channel on the TV. continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 49 To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Pressdisc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will The automatically change to the DVD playback screen. Tips · To set the channel, you can also use the V/v or number buttons. · If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme. · You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: ­ Reset the counter (page 36). ­ Display tape information on the TV screen (page 39). 50 Recording TV programmes using the timer Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 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 TV screen. · Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. The default setting is indicated in bold print. DVD Settings and Adjustments D-PCM Dolby Digital Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. · DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. The default setting is indicated in bold print. Off On Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. · Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 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 ­ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when "Dolby Digital" is set to "D-PCM. " The default setting is indicated in bold print. Standard TV Mode Normally select this position. Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. continued Audio Setup 57 · MPEG Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder. MPEG Notes · If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output the following signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. ­ Dolby Digital signals (when you set "Dolby Digial" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "D-PCM") ­ MPEG audio signals · If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. 58 Audio Setup Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN DVD Settings and Adjustments 1 SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. The "SETUP MENU" appears. DVD SETUP RETURN SETUP MENU VvB b ENTER 2 ENTER Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD SETUP), DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup RETURN DVD SETUP English Original Audio Follow Unlocked The "DVD SETUP" menu appears. Vv ENTER 3 ENTER Press V/v to select "Screen Setup, " then press ENTER. SCREEN SETUP B b 4 : 3 Letter Box TV Type S - Video DVD Video Out RETURN Vv continued Screen Setup 59 4 ENTER Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type, " or "DVD Video Out. " 5 ENTER Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. RETURN 6 RETURN Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. Menu choices · TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). [. . . ] · Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording. · If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording. The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing. No TV programme appears on the TV screen. Recording TV reception is poor. [. . . ]