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1. GENERAL
This section is extracted from SLV-D993P AZ/ME instruction manual. (2-671-553-11)
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About this manual
About this manual
• This manual mainly explains operations
using the remote, but the same operations can
also be performed using the buttons on the
DVD-VCR having the same or similar
names.
also be performed using the buttons on the
DVD-VCR having the same or similar
names.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual
is described below:
*
1
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
*
2
DivX
®
is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used
under license.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used
under license.
This player can play the
following discs
following discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
recorded in the following formats:
recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format)
UDF (Universal Disk Format)
– 8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R
recorded with a DVD Video camera
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
Standardization).
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode or
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode or
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3*
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3*
1
audio
tracks, JPEG files, and DivX*
2
video files)
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3*
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3*
1
audio tracks,
JPEG files, and DivX*
2
video
files)
Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs
VIDEOs
Format of discs
Note about CDs/DVDs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
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This player can play the following discs
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO
discs (playback only) labelled with identical
region codes. This system is used to protect
copyrights.
back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO
discs (playback only) labelled with identical
region codes. This system is used to protect
copyrights.
DVDs labelled
will also play on this
player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO
is prohibited by area restrictions.
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO
is prohibited by area restrictions.
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on the previous
page
page
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD-Rs recorded in VR (Video Recording)
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD-Rs recorded in VR (Video Recording)
mode
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD-Rs with CPRM*
* CPRM (Copyright Protection for Recordable Media)
• DVD-Rs with CPRM*
* CPRM (Copyright Protection for Recordable Media)
is a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
images.
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
or a sticker still left on it
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this player plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs 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.
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this player plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs 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.
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Region code
Example of discs that the
player cannot play
player cannot play
ALL
NO.
X
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL NO. SLV-DXXXX
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL NO. SLV-DXXXX
~AC 220–240V 50Hz 20W
Region code
Notes about DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs,
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs,
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
copyright protection
technologies
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Notes about discs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Notes about discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the
label before playing.
Note on DualDiscs
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Unpacking
Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:
Note
• The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
• The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
• Remote commander
• Aerial cable
• R6 (size AA) batteries
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-D993P AZ, SLV-D993P ME.
Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR.
SLV-D993P AZ is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D993P AZ only.”
Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR.
SLV-D993P AZ is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D993P AZ only.”
SLV-D993P AZ/D993P B/D993P E/D993P ME/D998P D
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