Warranty Card
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... dealer, call : Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not available from state to be defective, Sony will replace the Product with refurbished Product), at its option, at 1-800-VHS-SONY for a replacement fee. Please contact Sony at no charge. 2. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper...
... dealer, call : Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not available from state to be defective, Sony will replace the Product with refurbished Product), at its option, at 1-800-VHS-SONY for a replacement fee. Please contact Sony at no charge. 2. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper...
Operating Instructions
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Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). 3-093-965-11 (1) DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).
Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). 3-093-965-11 (1) DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).
Operating Instructions
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... customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to disassemble the cabinet. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model...
... customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to disassemble the cabinet. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model...
Operating Instructions
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...remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 18 Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player 21 Component Video hookup 22 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 24 Playing discs 28 Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 35 Recording from a connected equipment 38 Recording from a connected equipment using the timer 41 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 43 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) DVD Settings and Adjustments 44 Audio Setup 46 Screen Setup 50 Setting the display or sound track language 52 Parental Control (limiting playback...
...remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 18 Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player 21 Component Video hookup 22 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 24 Playing discs 28 Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 35 Recording from a connected equipment 38 Recording from a connected equipment using the timer 41 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 43 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) DVD Settings and Adjustments 44 Audio Setup 46 Screen Setup 50 Setting the display or sound track language 52 Parental Control (limiting playback...
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... 59 Displaying the subtitle 61 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 65 Changing the sound 67 Virtual surround setting 69 Playing an MP3 audio track 75 Playing JPEG image files 79 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 81 Quick Timer Recording 82 Searching using various functions 84 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 86 Changing menu options 88 Troubleshooting 93 Glossary 95 Specifications 96 Index to parts and controls 100 DVD Audio...
... 59 Displaying the subtitle 61 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 65 Changing the sound 67 Virtual surround setting 69 Playing an MP3 audio track 75 Playing JPEG image files 79 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 81 Quick Timer Recording 82 Searching using various functions 84 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 86 Changing menu options 88 Troubleshooting 93 Glossary 95 Specifications 96 Index to parts and controls 100 DVD Audio...
Operating Instructions
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...: • A DVD VIDEO with copyright protection technologies are some playback features may be played on this product. 8US This player can play if it . Also, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. SLV-DXXXX NO. Please be aware that among those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page. • CD-ROMs recorded in Packet Write format cannot be intentionally set by...
...: • A DVD VIDEO with copyright protection technologies are some playback features may be played on this product. 8US This player can play if it . Also, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. SLV-DXXXX NO. Please be aware that among those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page. • CD-ROMs recorded in Packet Write format cannot be intentionally set by...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD-VCR. TV and point at the remote sensor at a Sony TV. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use different types of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Buttons on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander to direct light...
... DVD-VCR. TV and point at the remote sensor at a Sony TV. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use different types of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Buttons on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander to direct light...
Operating Instructions
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... cable box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Before you have: - In this unit to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you get started This DVD-VCR does not have been using your VCR connected to your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). In this DVD-VCR to an antenna, connect this case, consult your VCR using an audio/video cord. If you make connections...
... cable box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Before you have: - In this unit to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you get started This DVD-VCR does not have been using your VCR connected to your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). In this DVD-VCR to an antenna, connect this case, consult your VCR using an audio/video cord. If you make connections...
Operating Instructions
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...; You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Note • The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you need to match the DVD-VCR's input source (L1) to the input jack connected to antenna input TV Antenna cable (not supplied) cable with no cable TV). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. antenna only (no cable box. - DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver...
...; You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Note • The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you need to match the DVD-VCR's input source (L1) to the input jack connected to antenna input TV Antenna cable (not supplied) cable with no cable TV). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. antenna only (no cable box. - DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 3 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. The day of the week is in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player...
... "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 3 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. The day of the week is in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player...
Operating Instructions
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...; You can change the screen type using the "SCREEN SETUP" menu (see "Screen Setup" on page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in continuous play X PAUSE If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has been recorded in another unit and incorrectly finalized (page 8). Depending on the unit or scene in VR mode is loaded. Additional operations To Press...
...; You can change the screen type using the "SCREEN SETUP" menu (see "Screen Setup" on page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in continuous play X PAUSE If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has been recorded in another unit and incorrectly finalized (page 8). Depending on the unit or scene in VR mode is loaded. Additional operations To Press...
Operating Instructions
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... display window resets to find later. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. • When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with no recording. • When 10 hours have passed, the counter in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting. Streaks appear while playing in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). Tips • Adjust the picture using various functions" on page 82. continued Playing a tape 33US Basic Operations...
... display window resets to find later. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. • When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with no recording. • When 10 hours have passed, the counter in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting. Streaks appear while playing in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). Tips • Adjust the picture using various functions" on page 82. continued Playing a tape 33US Basic Operations...
Operating Instructions
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... the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Before you cannot display the setup menu. The timer programming menu appears. 38US Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Recording from a connected equipment using the timer Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY...
... the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Before you cannot display the setup menu. The timer programming menu appears. 38US Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Recording from a connected equipment using the timer Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY...
Operating Instructions
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... the VCR is automatically changed . If you want to the DVD playback screen. To operate this program. • You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Reset the counter (page 33). - Note • The indicator flashes in the display window when you are recording a program in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly...
... the VCR is automatically changed . If you want to the DVD playback screen. To operate this program. • You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Reset the counter (page 33). - Note • The indicator flashes in the display window when you are recording a program in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly...
Operating Instructions
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... TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Basic Operations continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 41US SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. The timer programming menu appears. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to...
... TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Basic Operations continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 41US SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. The timer programming menu appears. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to...
Operating Instructions
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... control other TVs. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (see "For customers in USA" on the unit does not function. • Select DVD or VIDEO mode correctly with the SELECT DVD/VIDEO button. Clock Power Others The remote commander does not function. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the display window. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR...
... control other TVs. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (see "For customers in USA" on the unit does not function. • Select DVD or VIDEO mode correctly with the SELECT DVD/VIDEO button. Clock Power Others The remote commander does not function. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the display window. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... sound volume may be in fast forward or fast reverse mode. • If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 44). • When playing a CD with the SELECT DVD/VIDEO button. • The aspect ratio of the "SCREEN SETUP" menu is dirty or flawed. • You have set the player to the wrong input jack on the remote...
... sound volume may be in fast forward or fast reverse mode. • If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 44). • When playing a CD with the SELECT DVD/VIDEO button. • The aspect ratio of the "SCREEN SETUP" menu is dirty or flawed. • You have set the player to the wrong input jack on the remote...
Operating Instructions
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... playing from the beginning. • Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been selected (pages 61, 63, 64). • Resume play . • Depending on the disc, you may not be changed. • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the MP3 audio album/ • The player can only display numbers and alphabet. You cannot perform some operations. correctly displayed. Playback stops automatically. • While playing discs with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. Operation...
... playing from the beginning. • Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been selected (pages 61, 63, 64). • Resume play . • Depending on the disc, you may not be changed. • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the MP3 audio album/ • The player can only display numbers and alphabet. You cannot perform some operations. correctly displayed. Playback stops automatically. • While playing discs with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. Operation...
Operating Instructions
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... Troubleshooting 91US Operation Symptom Remedy The subtitle language cannot be changed . • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 55). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the angles. Playback The picture is set it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have the heads cleaned at your local Sony dealer for the VCR...
... Troubleshooting 91US Operation Symptom Remedy The subtitle language cannot be changed . • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 55). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the angles. Playback The picture is set it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have the heads cleaned at your local Sony dealer for the VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... the INPUT SELECT button. The timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set. • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. • Make sure a program has been set to video input. • Select the correct line input (L1 or L2) which the cable box or satellite receiver is connected...
... the INPUT SELECT button. The timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set. • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. • Make sure a program has been set to video input. • Select the correct line input (L1 or L2) which the cable box or satellite receiver is connected...