Insert: TV screen going blank
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... to the DVD-VCR's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord. (The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for SLV-D201P). © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-086-788-02(1) In this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks" (page 58 for SLV-D500P/page 47 for SLV-D300P /page 45 for the DVD player.) In...
... to the DVD-VCR's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord. (The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for SLV-D201P). © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-086-788-02(1) In this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks" (page 58 for SLV-D500P/page 47 for SLV-D300P /page 45 for the DVD player.) In...
Note: making connections
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... the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio output for DVDs (LINE OUT AUDIO L/R) to a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on making connections Do not connect both the DVD&VCR outputs (LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) and S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) to S-VIDEO OUT © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-084-421-12(1) SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P/SLV-D201P Note...
... the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio output for DVDs (LINE OUT AUDIO L/R) to a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on making connections Do not connect both the DVD&VCR outputs (LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) and S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) to S-VIDEO OUT © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-084-421-12(1) SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P/SLV-D201P Note...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D201P © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-087-355-11 (2) US DVD Player/ Video 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). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D201P © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-087-355-11 (2) US DVD Player/ Video 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). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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.... • Do not place heavy objects on the apparatus. If this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to use of the unit. Model No. SLV-D201P Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy... and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to radio or ...
.... • Do not place heavy objects on the apparatus. If this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to use of the unit. Model No. SLV-D201P Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy... and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to radio or ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...on the apparatus. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to a section with the apparatus. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - On cleaning discs Do not use of time you move ...the player, take out any further. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on or pinched particularly at...
...on the apparatus. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to a section with the apparatus. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - On cleaning discs Do not use of time you move ...the player, take out any further. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on or pinched particularly at...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Table of 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 10 Step 3 : Basic... Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 34 Recording TV programs 37 Recording TV programs using the timer 40 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Advanced Hookups 42 A/V Receiver hookup 44 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustements 46 Audio Setup 49 Screen Setup 52 Setting...
Table of 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 10 Step 3 : Basic... Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 34 Recording TV programs 37 Recording TV programs using the timer 40 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Advanced Hookups 42 A/V Receiver hookup 44 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustements 46 Audio Setup 49 Screen Setup 52 Setting...
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... and controls 104 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 105 Index Caution For use of contents 5 Unauthorized recording of such material may be authorized by method claims of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other rights... owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and other materials may be copyrighted. Table of the DVD player...
... and controls 104 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 105 Index Caution For use of contents 5 Unauthorized recording of such material may be authorized by method claims of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other rights... owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and other materials may be copyrighted. Table of the DVD player...
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...SLV-DXXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of the unit and only will play any other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz 00W NO. This system is a trademark. Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD Music CD The "DVD VIDEO... CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Also, the player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system). • A ...
...SLV-DXXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of the unit and only will play any other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz 00W NO. This system is a trademark. Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD Music CD The "DVD VIDEO... CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Also, the player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system). • A ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in direct sunlight as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for the recording...producers designed, some playback features may not be playable by some that among those discs, there are marketed by this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to playback discs that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be intentionally set by its case. &#...
...player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in direct sunlight as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for the recording...producers designed, some playback features may not be playable by some that among those discs, there are marketed by this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to playback discs that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be intentionally set by its case. &#...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Getting 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 DVD-VCR. 8 Unpacking
Getting 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 DVD-VCR. 8 Unpacking
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...; Do not use this TV / DVD·VIDEO remote commander will not SELECT VIDEO operate the TV. VCR and a Sony TV. SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote...
...; Do not use this TV / DVD·VIDEO remote commander will not SELECT VIDEO operate the TV. VCR and a Sony TV. SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...your DVD-VCR. Then use and operation of the connections are many scrambled channels Use Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) Hookup 3 Refer to an antenna or make connections firmly. Then follow the instructions for setup. Loose connections may result in which your nearest Sony dealer ...shall be hooked up. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of cable entry as shown in particular, specifies that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. To hook up your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to the point of the TV...
...your DVD-VCR. Then use and operation of the connections are many scrambled channels Use Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) Hookup 3 Refer to an antenna or make connections firmly. Then follow the instructions for setup. Loose connections may result in which your nearest Sony dealer ...shall be hooked up. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of cable entry as shown in particular, specifies that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. To hook up your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to the point of the TV...
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... hookup methods that will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to make the connections shown on your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a ...tape/disc in stereo, you must use your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then ...
... hookup methods that will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to make the connections shown on your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a ...tape/disc in stereo, you must use your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-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. Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following... connections if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. C UHF If you do not have separate cables...
... you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-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. Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following... connections if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. C UHF If you do not have separate cables...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 17. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page ... add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 24. Getting Started Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the unit continuously for the ...
... Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 17. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page ... add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 24. Getting Started Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the unit continuously for the ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup if you do with only a few channels. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few... Use this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you do not have a cable box. Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no UHF...
... Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup if you do with only a few channels. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few... Use this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you do not have a cable box. Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no UHF...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 24. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 20. AC power cord When Auto preset is... set . The clock is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the unit continuously for the first time after you connect the AC...
... presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 24. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 20. AC power cord When Auto preset is... set . The clock is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the unit continuously for the first time after you connect the AC...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do • Record with this hookup if your VHF TV: A, B, or C. C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. ...After you can do with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF DVD-VCR A Match the type of or connector on page 17. 16 Basic hookups to AC outlet AC power...
... channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do • Record with this hookup if your VHF TV: A, B, or C. C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. ...After you can do with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF DVD-VCR A Match the type of or connector on page 17. 16 Basic hookups to AC outlet AC power...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to exit the menu. Before you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." Stop the DVD playback. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press O RETURN ...... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language.
The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to exit the menu. Before you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." Stop the DVD playback. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press O RETURN ...... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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..., set the TV to automatically set the time manually (page 20). Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. The "SETUP MENU" appears. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 18 Setting...press ENTER. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the clock. When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page...
..., set the TV to automatically set the time manually (page 20). Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. The "SETUP MENU" appears. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 18 Setting...press ENTER. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the clock. When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page...
