Manual correction (pg.47: Timer recording)
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... DVD-VCR (page 60 for SLV-D550P/D350P, page 47 for SLV-D251P) Incorrect To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x on the remote. © 2004 Sony Corporation 0-356-722-01(1) The recording stops and the DVD-VCR is unlocked. The recording stops and the DVD-VCR is unlocked. Correct To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x. Note • The DVD-VCR...
... DVD-VCR (page 60 for SLV-D550P/D350P, page 47 for SLV-D251P) Incorrect To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x on the remote. © 2004 Sony Corporation 0-356-722-01(1) The recording stops and the DVD-VCR is unlocked. The recording stops and the DVD-VCR is unlocked. Correct To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x. Note • The DVD-VCR...
Note: making connections
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... cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) INCORRECT TV rear panel INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVD-VCR rear panel Audio/video cord (supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) to the same TV input. SLV-D550P/D350P/D251P Note on your TV. You can enjoy higher quality DVD images by connecting the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio...
... cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) INCORRECT TV rear panel INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVD-VCR rear panel Audio/video cord (supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) to the same TV input. SLV-D550P/D350P/D251P Note on your TV. You can enjoy higher quality DVD images by connecting the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... SLV-D251P © 2004 Sony Corporation For all other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). 2-050-773-13 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder...
... SLV-D251P © 2004 Sony Corporation For all other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). 2-050-773-13 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder...
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 : ...tray (Child Lock) 35 Playing a tape 39 Recording TV programs 42 Recording TV programs using the timer 45 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 47 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) Advanced Hookups 48 A/V Receiver hookup 50 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustments 52 Audio Setup 54 Screen ...
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 : ...tray (Child Lock) 35 Playing a tape 39 Recording TV programs 42 Recording TV programs using the timer 45 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 47 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) Advanced Hookups 48 A/V Receiver hookup 50 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustments 52 Audio Setup 54 Screen ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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This player can 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 VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. If you try to protect copyrights. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region...
This player can 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 VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. If you try to protect copyrights. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region...
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 • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries • 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 • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries • 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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...from battery leakage. • Do not use a new battery with an orange dot (•) can be used to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the batteries to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. If the TV does not have the symbol near...DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your 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 the remote sensor at your Sony...
...from battery leakage. • Do not use a new battery with an orange dot (•) can be used to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the batteries to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. If the TV does not have the symbol near...DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your 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 the remote sensor at your Sony...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... building, as shown in which your DVD-VCR. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 11 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you ... There are completed. Then follow the instructions for setup. After you have completed the setup, you are completed, you used. If your DVD-VCR. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you may result in operation that it works best for you, first scan through...
... building, as shown in which your DVD-VCR. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 11 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you ... There are completed. Then follow the instructions for setup. After you have completed the setup, you are completed, you used. If your DVD-VCR. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you may result in operation that it works best for you, first scan through...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... or cable hookups. 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. Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true ...to the AUDIO IN jack on this hookup 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 TV.
... or cable hookups. 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. Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true ...to the AUDIO IN jack on this hookup 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 TV.
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. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to... the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you...
... 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. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to... the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. continued Basic hookups 13 To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the unit continuously for the first... clock is plugged into an AC outlet. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. Getting Started Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 23. • Do not press any buttons on ...
... is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. continued Basic hookups 13 To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the unit continuously for the first... clock is plugged into an AC outlet. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. Getting Started Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 23. • Do not press any buttons on ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... is required. 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 • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you can do not have a cable...
... is required. 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 • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you can do not have a cable...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...plugged into an AC outlet. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. 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, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. When Auto ...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. Getting Started Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 23. •...
...plugged into an AC outlet. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. 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, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. When Auto ...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. Getting Started Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 23. •...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 17. Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
... an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 17. Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... SET UP, then press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. continued Selecting a language 17 Stop the DVD playback. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" ...8226; Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 95). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display ...
... SET UP, then press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. continued Selecting a language 17 Stop the DVD playback. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" ...8226; Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 95). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Setting the clock 19 Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 95). Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop...your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. If your area is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start...
... Setting the clock 19 Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 95). Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop...your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. If your area is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ 123 ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that V v B b carries a time signal. Most PBS member RETURN SET UP stations broadcast a time signal. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data ... of a channel that carries a time signal. 3 Press V/v to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. 20 Setting the clock Use this option if you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the ...
...a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ 123 ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that V v B b carries a time signal. Most PBS member RETURN SET UP stations broadcast a time signal. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data ... of a channel that carries a time signal. 3 Press V/v to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. 20 Setting the clock Use this option if you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...ENTER. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. Getting Started Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not ...set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on. • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in your area.
...ENTER. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. Getting Started Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not ...set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on. • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in your area.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... item to select the minutes and set automatically. Notes • To record TV programs using 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 set the minutes by pressing V/v. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date Year...
... item to select the minutes and set automatically. Notes • To record TV programs using 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 set the minutes by pressing V/v. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date Year...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP continued Presetting channels 23 If your TV is connected 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 select (OPTION)... have already decided which channels you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the DVD-VCR using automatic presetting methods. When using manual presetting methods (page 25). ...
... Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP continued Presetting channels 23 If your TV is connected 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 select (OPTION)... have already decided which channels you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the DVD-VCR using automatic presetting methods. When using manual presetting methods (page 25). ...