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Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. 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). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. 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). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
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... 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...
... 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...
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... or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual 7US This player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded...
... or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual 7US This player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded...
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... the remote commander Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch 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. Buttons on the remote commander marked...
... the remote commander Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch 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. Buttons on the remote commander marked...
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...the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack, connect to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. continued Basic hookups 15US See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups.... Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. If you want to record cable TV programs,...
...the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack, connect to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. continued Basic hookups 15US See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups.... Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. If you want to record cable TV programs,...
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... remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Stop... the DVD playback. Before you cannot display the setup menu...
... remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Stop... the DVD playback. Before you cannot display the setup menu...
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...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is set the clock on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features ...properly. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set automatically. Stop the DVD playback. The day of the week is ...
...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is set the clock on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features ...properly. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set automatically. Stop the DVD playback. The day of the week is ...
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... connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups...
... connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups...
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...Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, ...accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)...
...Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, ...accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)...
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Z SELECT DVD / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. with your TV. • Set the TV to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Refer to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Before you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray.
Z SELECT DVD / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. with your TV. • Set the TV to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Refer to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Before you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray.
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... playing automatically if you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR player. 2 Insert a tape. Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US The display window shows the...
... playing automatically if you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR player. 2 Insert a tape. Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US The display window shows the...
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... satellite receiver" on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. continued Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Recording from a connected equipment You can record from a connected equipment 35US "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT...8226; Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP...
... satellite receiver" on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. continued Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Recording from a connected equipment You can record from a connected equipment 35US "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT...8226; Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP...
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... tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Safety tab Tips • The display appears on...
... tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Safety tab Tips • The display appears on...
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... using the timer You can preset up to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to automatically record programs from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. You...
... using the timer You can preset up to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to automatically record programs from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. You...
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... want to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in step 2. Note • The indicator flashes in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). Note that the VCR is currently recording this means that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is automatically changed . To...place the disc on the TV screen (page 36). • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: - The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change or cancel the timer setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings...
... want to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in step 2. Note • The indicator flashes in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). Note that the VCR is currently recording this means that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is automatically changed . To...place the disc on the TV screen (page 36). • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: - The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change or cancel the timer setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings...
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... the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Stop the DVD playback. Checking...
... the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Stop the DVD playback. Checking...
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Screen Setup 49US Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in step 2. To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to "Off". You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more when the DVD-VCR is in stop mode. In this case, set "Progressive" to exit the menu.
Screen Setup 49US Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in step 2. To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to "Off". You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more when the DVD-VCR is in stop mode. In this case, set "Progressive" to exit the menu.
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...8226; You have set correctly. • Select DVD or VIDEO mode correctly with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from your DVD. • The DVD player must be affected when you set the player to normal (interlace) format (page 48). • COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or "Progressive" of...Sound Picture DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There is noisy. Sound is no picture/picture noise appears. Check the setting (page 46) and connection (page 21). • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set the player to "Off" (page 48). • Even if your VCR connected to ...
...8226; You have set correctly. • Select DVD or VIDEO mode correctly with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from your DVD. • The DVD player must be affected when you set the player to normal (interlace) format (page 48). • COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or "Progressive" of...Sound Picture DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There is noisy. Sound is no picture/picture noise appears. Check the setting (page 46) and connection (page 21). • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set the player to "Off" (page 48). • Even if your VCR connected to ...
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...recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the angles. The Playback does not start/buttons on the remote and unit does not function. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is not available in your local Sony dealer for the VCR...page 15). The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to the channel for more information. Make the connection using a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack. If a Sony cleaning cassette is set to operate abnormally, unplug the player. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy ...
...recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the angles. The Playback does not start/buttons on the remote and unit does not function. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is not available in your local Sony dealer for the VCR...page 15). The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to the channel for more information. Make the connection using a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack. If a Sony cleaning cassette is set to operate abnormally, unplug the player. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy ...
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Display window A DVD indicator (25) B Playing time/clock/current status indicator (25) (31) C Record indicator (36) Rear panel D VIDEO indicator (31) E Tape indicator (31) F Timer indicator (39) G Disc indicator (25) Additional Information DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (14) (17) B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (84) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (15) DVD player only D LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (21) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (21) F DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23) continued Index to parts and controls 97US
Display window A DVD indicator (25) B Playing time/clock/current status indicator (25) (31) C Record indicator (36) Rear panel D VIDEO indicator (31) E Tape indicator (31) F Timer indicator (39) G Disc indicator (25) Additional Information DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (14) (17) B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (84) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (15) DVD player only D LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (21) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (21) F DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23) continued Index to parts and controls 97US