VCR Troubleshooting | Sony SLV-D360P, SLV-D560P instruction

Operation

Symptom	Remedy
The subtitle language cannot be	• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
changed or turned off.	button on the remote (page 77).
	• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being
	played.
	• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.	• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
	button on the remote (page 77).
	• 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	Remedy

		The playback picture does not appear	•	Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
		on the TV screen.		you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

		The picture is not clear.	• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
			• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
				“Troubleshooting”). Clean the video heads using a Sony
				video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
	Playback			is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
	Playback			your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be
				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.

		The picture rolls vertically during	• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
		picture search.

		The picture has no sound.	•	The tape is defective.
			• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
				connection.

		A TV program does not appear on	•	Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
		the TV screen.		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
	Recording			other equipment.

		TV reception is poor.	• Adjust the TV antenna.
		TV reception is poor.	• Adjust the TV antenna.

		The tape starts playing as soon as it is	•	The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
		inserted.		cover the tab hole.

		The tape is ejected when you press	• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
		z REC.

		Nothing happens when you press	• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
		z REC.

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Sony SLV-D360P, SLV-D560P operating instructions VCR Troubleshooting, DVD prohibits changing of the angles

Contents

DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record On safety On adjusting volume when playingOn cleaning discs On operation Table of contents DVD Additional Operations VCR Additional OperationsAdditional Information For use of the VCR Format of discs Check your model nameIcon Meaning Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Unpacking Setting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderSymbol near the remote sensor, this Remote commander will not operate TV brand Code number Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVs Setting up the remote commander Before you get started Basic hookupsSelecting the best hookup option Audio/video A/V hookup Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksUse this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks Audio cord not supplied Use this hookup if you are using Hookup 1 Plug and Play Antenna hookupRear of TV TV A, B, or C Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet Hookup 1 DVD-VCR setupTo AC outlet AC power cord Recommended use What you can do with this hookupWhat you cannot do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Hookup 2 DVD-VCR setup Hookup Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels For connectorAfter you have completed hookup… Wall Cable box Rear of TV Selecting a language Before you start… Press SET UP to exit the menu Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set featurePress V/v to select Clock Set/Adjust, then Clock SET/ADJUST menu appears Channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b Press V/v to select Auto, then pressPress V/v to select the item you want, then press To make For Clock data CH Using Manual Clock Set Tip Set the month, day, and year in sequence byDay of the week is set automatically Option and press Enter Presetting channelsPress SET UP, then press V/v to select Press V/v to select Ant/Cable Press V/v to select Channel Setup, thenChannel Setup menu appears CH + Number buttons Presetting/disabling channels manuallyPress V/v to select Channel Add/Delete, then press Enter Channel to be preset Channel to be disabled Setting up the VCR Plus+ system How to set up your VCRExample of Channel Line-up Chart How the VCR Plus+ system works Press V/v to select Guide Channel Setup, then press Enter Option and press Enter Setting up the VCR Plus+ system SLV-D560P only Playing discs Before you startBasic Operations Place a disc on the disc tray Depending on the disc, a menu Additional tasksHour Minute Second Press DVD Tips To playback quickly or slowly with sound DVD only To Resume playback for the current disc Resume Play Basic Operations Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during Indication Counter information To playback the desired title/track or chapterTo playback from the desired title/track counter position Setting Video Setting Audio Setting To adjust the playback picture Custom AV ModePress B/b to change the setting Locking the disc tray Child Lock You can lock the disc tray so that the disc trayIs not opened by mistake To lock the disc tray Playing a tape Playback options Operation To turn off the power while rewinding Rewind Shut OffTo play/search at various speeds To resume normal playback To use the time counter Stop Operations Recording TV programsREC Basic To stop recording Press x StopTo check the remaining tape length Maximum Recording Time Safety tab Tips To watch another TV program while recordingTo watch a DVD while recording To save a recording Stop Recording TV programs using the timerYou can preset up to eight programs at a time Press Clear to cancel the setting Daily/weekly recording To use the Auto Tape Speed function To watch another TV program after setting the timerTo watch a DVD after setting the timer Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV-D560P only Turn Dial Timer to set the recording date Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV-D560P only Basic Operations To return to the previous step To set the clock To cancel the Demonstration Mode About the Demonstration ModeTo activate the Demonstration Mode Recording TV programs using the VCR Press VCR Plus+Press V/v to select Enter code VCR Plus+ Number buttons To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to To record Select To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop Or cancel Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsPress V/v to select setting you want to change Program When the timer settings overlapPress O Return again to exit the menu To unlock the DVD-VCR Locking the DVD-VCR Child LockTo lock the DVD-VCR Receiver hookup Advanced Hookups Video/Component Video hookup Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack Progressive indicator Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Audio Setup DVD Settings and Adjustments Press B/b to select an itemMenu choices Off Screen Setup Select this when you connect a 43 screen TV. Displays a wide To set the Progressive setting Screen Setup Tip Setting the display or sound track language Language SET UP menu appears DVD Menu Language You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu Press V/v to select Parental Setup, then Play When you have already registered a password To change the password Set Use Password to No in onIf you forget your password 1 Turn on the DVD-VCR To turn off the Parental Control function Using the DVD’s menu Select these items using the Menu buttonTo select items such as the language for Subtitles and the language for the sound You can also use the number buttons to select the item Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playbackOr still mode. To zoom into a Jpeg image See Playing Jpeg image files on Changing the angles Press Angle during playback Select Off in step Displaying the subtitleTo turn off the subtitles Mode Various play mode functions Program playCreating your own program Program play To change or cancel a program To cancel all the programmed numbersPress B/b to select PROGRAM, then press To stop program play To return to normal play Playing in random order Shuffle playPress B/b to select SHUFFLE, then press When playing a DVD When playing a Video CD with PBC function off or CDWhen playing a Data CD/DATA DVD MP3 audio Press Repeat during playback Select Off in or press Clear during repeat play Tip Stereo Changing the soundDisc type Playback Instruments only Virtual surround setting Surround1 Surround2 Surround3 To cancel the setting Playing an MP3 audio track To go to the next or previous To return to the previous displayTo return to the Select a Media Type menu To turn off the display Press x Stop during program play To program MP3 audio tracksPress x Stop twice, then press Repeat To shuffle MP3 audio tracks About MP3 audio tracksPress Clear during program play Press Clear during shuffle play Playback order of MP3 audio tracks Playing Jpeg image files If you load a Data CD or Data DVD which To rotate the selected image Press V/v to select JPEG, then pressTo display the selected image To play the Slide show To zoom in an image To enjoy the Slide showTo turn on/off the menu in the single image display To return to the Album display About Jpeg image files Press V/v to select the item number you want Playing Video CDs with PBC ON/OFF FunctionsPress Menu to select PBC on To return to the menu To play using PBC OFFMay differ depending on the Video CD Quick Timer Recording To cancel the durationTo extend the duration To stop while recording Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programsRecording bilingual programs Selecting the sound during playback Searching using various functions To search using the index function Scan and PlayVCR Additional Operations To search for the counter 00000 point To search for a blank portion of the tape Adjusting the picture tracking Tracking meter Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode Changing menu options Default settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to How to connect to record on this VCR Editing with another VCRThis VCR Recorder Other VCR Player To stop editing Operation when recording on this VCRBefore you start editing General setup information 110 Setting the RF Output channel Information?/1 Channel + CH + Ohm twin lead cable Ohm coaxial cable Attaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a VHF/UHF band mixer Troubleshooting General TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Additional Information DVD Troubleshooting Picture Sound Symptom Remedy Operation Symptom Remedy UDF VCR Troubleshooting DVD prohibits changing of the angles Terminal Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal pictureUnclear picture No picture or Black & white Screen appears Glossary Interlace format Progressive format pages 65Title Track Specifications Index to parts and controls Front panel Display window DVD player only Rear panelDVD player and VCR Remote commander for DVD Remote commander for Video DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Abbreviation Language Index Numerics AK68-00580A