The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...'ll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14 Network Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio Page 17 Choosing a Screen...
...'ll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14 Network Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio Page 17 Choosing a Screen...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. The Sony Guide to all other players. Component video outputs. These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for decoding. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. To enjoy surround sound, you 'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the signal from the DVD player to your A/V receiver...
... to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. The Sony Guide to all other players. Component video outputs. These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for decoding. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. To enjoy surround sound, you 'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the signal from the DVD player to your A/V receiver...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... programming on HDNet. Powerful on selected channels. With over 200 channels of entertainment, the DIRECTV® service brings an incredibly rich array of programming options into the record mode and turn it into your local TV channels, brought to you 'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of cable favorites. The infrared "blaster" supplied with your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. Make sure your DIRECTV receiver works...
... programming on HDNet. Powerful on selected channels. With over 200 channels of entertainment, the DIRECTV® service brings an incredibly rich array of programming options into the record mode and turn it into your local TV channels, brought to you 'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of cable favorites. The infrared "blaster" supplied with your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. Make sure your DIRECTV receiver works...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... remote control clutter. The Sony Guide to record and exchange with friends and family. An absolute must for EP optimize playback picture quality. VHS tapes are not yet released on DVD and some rental stores still have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to a compatible wireless LAN access point. VHS Hi-Fi VCRs...
... remote control clutter. The Sony Guide to record and exchange with friends and family. An absolute must for EP optimize playback picture quality. VHS tapes are not yet released on DVD and some rental stores still have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to a compatible wireless LAN access point. VHS Hi-Fi VCRs...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... "pin" plugs as used for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). The connection is includes a pair of thumbscrews for secure mating. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital video connection. The Sony Guide to protect the signal from the DVD player to the television. R/G/B component video connection. This is separate connections for the three primary colors of thumbscrews for secure...
... "pin" plugs as used for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). The connection is includes a pair of thumbscrews for secure mating. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital video connection. The Sony Guide to protect the signal from the DVD player to the television. R/G/B component video connection. This is separate connections for the three primary colors of thumbscrews for secure...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. It's closer to the original performance. Used in digital television broadcasting. Accommodate the latest sources with 1080 scanning lines and interlaced ("i") scanning. Used in both TV pictures generated by internal tuners. 32-Bit surround sound decoding. Enhanced definition TV signal with 720 active scanning lines and progressive ("p") scanning. High Definition TV signal with 480 active scanning lines, progressive ("p") scanning and a rate of conventional TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen...
... audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. It's closer to the original performance. Used in digital television broadcasting. Accommodate the latest sources with 1080 scanning lines and interlaced ("i") scanning. Used in both TV pictures generated by internal tuners. 32-Bit surround sound decoding. Enhanced definition TV signal with 720 active scanning lines and progressive ("p") scanning. High Definition TV signal with 480 active scanning lines, progressive ("p") scanning and a rate of conventional TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... upgradeable" television. Component video (Y/PB/PR) connectors that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. Receives and displays subscription High Definition television from an HDTV receiver to convey music from piracy. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format). High Definition. A new type of Progressive Scanning. Home Theater. Interlaced Scanning. First the odd numbered lines are displayed, then the even-numbered lines. The Sony Guide to high video...
... upgradeable" television. Component video (Y/PB/PR) connectors that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. Receives and displays subscription High Definition television from an HDTV receiver to convey music from piracy. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format). High Definition. A new type of Progressive Scanning. Home Theater. Interlaced Scanning. First the odd numbered lines are displayed, then the even-numbered lines. The Sony Guide to high video...
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..., VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of programs, the ability to pause live TV and the ability to handle the bass. Progressive Scanning. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to Home Theater 50 A VCR feature that records video onto a hard drive. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). System that makes channel programming and timer setting easy...
..., VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of programs, the ability to pause live TV and the ability to handle the bass. Progressive Scanning. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to Home Theater 50 A VCR feature that records video onto a hard drive. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). System that makes channel programming and timer setting easy...
Notes on operations & the setup menu
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... Surround function (page 72) and ×2 playback audio with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. • Stop the DVD player when watching a TV program during video recording, or during video playback. • Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. 2 Note on using the setup menu If the disc tray is open, close the tray before pressing SETUP on the remote. 3 Notes on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not be intentionally set by LPCM. • The Picture...
... Surround function (page 72) and ×2 playback audio with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. • Stop the DVD player when watching a TV program during video recording, or during video playback. • Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. 2 Note on using the setup menu If the disc tray is open, close the tray before pressing SETUP on the remote. 3 Notes on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not be intentionally set by LPCM. • The Picture...
Operating Instructions
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....: SONY SLV-D100 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Mind Warranty Replacement service. 3-077-210-13 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR...
....: SONY SLV-D100 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Mind Warranty Replacement service. 3-077-210-13 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR...
Operating Instructions
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...; If the unit is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in an inclined position. This symbol is brought directly from a cold to radio communications. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of optical...
...; If the unit is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in an inclined position. This symbol is brought directly from a cold to radio communications. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of optical...
Operating Instructions
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... set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating condition. 4 Important Safeguards Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in Wire Antenna Discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electric Service Equipment Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for the grounding electrode. WHEN INSTALLING...
... set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating condition. 4 Important Safeguards Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in Wire Antenna Discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electric Service Equipment Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for the grounding electrode. WHEN INSTALLING...
Operating Instructions
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.../changing/canceling timer settings Advanced Hookups 45 A/V Receiver hookup 47 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustements 49 Audio Setup 52 Screen Setup 6 Table of contents 55 Setting the display or sound track language 57 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 60 Using the DVD's menu 61 Zooming into a scene 62 Changing the angles 63 Displaying the subtitle 64 Picture navigation 65 Various play mode functions (Program play, Random play, Repeat play) 69 Using bookmarks 71 Changing the sound 72 Virtual surround setting 74 Playing an MP3 audio...
.../changing/canceling timer settings Advanced Hookups 45 A/V Receiver hookup 47 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustements 49 Audio Setup 52 Screen Setup 6 Table of contents 55 Setting the display or sound track language 57 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 60 Using the DVD's menu 61 Zooming into a scene 62 Changing the angles 63 Displaying the subtitle 64 Picture navigation 65 Various play mode functions (Program play, Random play, Repeat play) 69 Using bookmarks 71 Changing the sound 72 Virtual surround setting 74 Playing an MP3 audio...
Operating Instructions
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... intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. For use of contents 7 Table of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. VCR Addtional Operations 79 Setting the recording duration time 80 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 81 Searching using various functions 83 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 84 Changing menu options 85...
... intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. For use of contents 7 Table of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. VCR Addtional Operations 79 Setting the recording duration time 80 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 81 Searching using various functions 83 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 84 Changing menu options 85...
Operating Instructions
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... a time signal. When using A/V connections, set the clock. Stop the DVD playback. 1 SET UP Press SET UP. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 24). The "SETUP MENU" appears. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it...
... a time signal. When using A/V connections, set the clock. Stop the DVD playback. 1 SET UP Press SET UP. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 24). The "SETUP MENU" appears. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it...
Operating Instructions
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...-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. When using A/V connections, set the TV to display "TV" in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during video recording, stop disc playback. To record on . To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Recording TV programs 39 if...
...-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. When using A/V connections, set the TV to display "TV" in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during video recording, stop disc playback. To record on . To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Recording TV programs 39 if...
Operating Instructions
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... the following tasks while the VCR is automatically changed . The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STOP. The TV screen will appear on the TV screen (page 38). 42 Recording TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to the EP mode. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press v to display "TV" in the AUTO mode and the remaining tape becomes...
... the following tasks while the VCR is automatically changed . The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x STOP. The TV screen will appear on the TV screen (page 38). 42 Recording TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to the EP mode. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press v to display "TV" in the AUTO mode and the remaining tape becomes...
Operating Instructions
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...; Replace all the batteries in standby mode to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. The power is very poor and tracking cannot be in the remote commander with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the disc is fixed on the TV screen. • The disc is disconnected from the player appears on your DVD. • The DVD player must be adjusted. • Set your TV's S VIDEO input (page 47). • The aspect ratio...
...; Replace all the batteries in standby mode to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. The power is very poor and tracking cannot be in the remote commander with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the disc is fixed on the TV screen. • The disc is disconnected from the player appears on your DVD. • The DVD player must be adjusted. • Set your TV's S VIDEO input (page 47). • The aspect ratio...
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... some operations. See the operating manual that comes with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. • Depending on the disc, you set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 49). • When playing a CD with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3PRO format...
... some operations. See the operating manual that comes with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. • Depending on the disc, you set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 49). • When playing a CD with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3PRO format...
Warranty Card
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... the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of original purchase, if this Product is determined to state. REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. For your authorized dealer, call : Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not...
... the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of original purchase, if this Product is determined to state. REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. For your authorized dealer, call : Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not...