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... PROGRESSIVE button only if you have connected a progressive format TV 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) You can enjoy high resolution progressive...turn off the PROGRESSIVE indicator. SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P/SLV-D201P If your TV screen should go blank, try pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on your TV has component video input jacks" (page 58 for SLV-D500P/page 47 for SLV-D300P /page 45 for the DVD player.) In any other case,...
... PROGRESSIVE button only if you have connected a progressive format TV 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) You can enjoy high resolution progressive...turn off the PROGRESSIVE indicator. SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P/SLV-D201P If your TV screen should go blank, try pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on your TV has component video input jacks" (page 58 for SLV-D500P/page 47 for SLV-D300P /page 45 for the DVD player.) In any other case,...
Note: making connections
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SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P/SLV-D201P Note 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 a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on your TV. You can enjoy higher quality DVD images by connecting the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio output for DVDs (LINE OUT AUDIO L/R) to the...
SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P/SLV-D201P Note 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 a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on your TV. You can enjoy higher quality DVD images by connecting the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio output for DVDs (LINE OUT AUDIO L/R) to the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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. For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
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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... use this TV / DVD·VIDEO remote commander will not SELECT VIDEO operate the 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 sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at...
... use this TV / DVD·VIDEO remote commander will not SELECT VIDEO operate the 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 sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...and Play) Hookup 3 Refer to page 11 for setup. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you have completed the connections, follow one of the hookups below. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to Pages 12 and 13 Pages 14 and 15 Page 16 After you have...point of cable entry as practical. 10 Basic hookups After you have A/V inputs, go directly to set up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as close to use your...
...and Play) Hookup 3 Refer to page 11 for setup. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you have completed the connections, follow one of the hookups below. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to Pages 12 and 13 Pages 14 and 15 Page 16 After you have...point of cable entry as practical. 10 Basic hookups After you have A/V inputs, go directly to set up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as close to use your...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. Note that .... If 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 to record programs, you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to ...
... not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. Note that .... If 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 to record programs, you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...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 antenna cable is VHF required. If you have cable TV). Hookup 1 (Plug and... UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you cannot connect your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. ...
...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 antenna cable is VHF required. If you have cable TV). Hookup 1 (Plug and... UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you cannot connect your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...language to AC outlet The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. continued Basic hookups 13 You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. Getting Started Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. If... display window. to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing...
...language to AC outlet The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. continued Basic hookups 13 You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. Getting Started Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. If... display window. to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing...
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... scrambled channels Recommended use this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box. What you can do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup if your TV: A, VHF B, or C. Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or...
... scrambled channels Recommended use this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box. What you can do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup if your TV: A, VHF B, or C. Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. AC power cord When Auto preset is set . continued Basic hookups 15 The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. To...cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. Getting Started Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet ...
...on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. AC power cord When Auto preset is set . continued Basic hookups 15 The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. To...cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. Getting Started Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet ...
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... 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 your cable system scrambles all or most channels. C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step...
... 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 your cable system scrambles all or most channels. C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO... on -screen display language. Selecting a language 17 Stop the DVD playback. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to exit the ...
...DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO... on -screen display language. Selecting a language 17 Stop the DVD playback. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to exit the ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). The "SETUP MENU" appears. When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in your area... if a channel in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to select (Clock Set/ Adjust), then press ENTER....
... is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). The "SETUP MENU" appears. When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in your area... if a channel in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to select (Clock Set/ Adjust), then press ENTER....
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...Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto • For "Daylight saving" Select "Yes" or "No" (standard time), or "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v...Then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn ...
...Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto • For "Daylight saving" Select "Yes" or "No" (standard time), or "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v...Then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in play mode, you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 ... Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears....
... the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in play mode, you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 ... Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears....
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Setting the clock 21 Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Manual," then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to set the hour. 5 Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set automatically. 7 Press O RETURN to save the clock setting. Notes • To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the minutes. 6 Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes. The day of the week is turned off.
Setting the clock 21 Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Manual," then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to set the hour. 5 Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set automatically. 7 Press O RETURN to save the clock setting. Notes • To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the minutes. 6 Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes. The day of the week is turned off.
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... your TV. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you preset the receivable channels in your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. If...
... your TV. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you preset the receivable channels in your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. If...
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... SET UP. When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). CH +/- The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears... "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." If your TV. The "SETUP MENU" appears. Stop the DVD playback.
... SET UP. When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 87). CH +/- The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears... "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." If your TV. The "SETUP MENU" appears. Stop the DVD playback.
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Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player (page 9). ?/1 Z m/M C ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press Z to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 26 Playing discs Refer ...tray and place a disc on the disc tray. with your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your disc.
Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player (page 9). ?/1 Z m/M C ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press Z to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 26 Playing discs Refer ...tray and place a disc on the disc tray. with your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your disc.
