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Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation 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).
Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation 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).
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... number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit...only. This symbol is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Notes about discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its ...: - CAUTION The use solvents such as the temperature may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. If this DVD player is connected. - This symbol is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on...
... number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit...only. This symbol is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Notes about discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its ...: - CAUTION The use solvents such as the temperature may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. If this DVD player is connected. - This symbol is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... the DVD's menu 56 Zooming into a scene 57 Changing the angles 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 ...
... the DVD's menu 56 Zooming into a scene 57 Changing the angles 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 ...
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... format - video CD format - This player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs Format of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD...
... format - video CD format - This player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs Format of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD...
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...standard. SLV-DXXXX NO. Note on it. • A disc that the disc is designed to playback discs that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be played on this product. 8US This player can play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.... or stickers on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of the unit and only will not play the following discs Also, refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. In this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied ...
...standard. SLV-DXXXX NO. Note on it. • A disc that the disc is designed to playback discs that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be played on this product. 8US This player can play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.... or stickers on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of the unit and only will not play the following discs Also, refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. In this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied ...
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This player can play the following discs 9US Note on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not guaranteed.
This player can play the following discs 9US Note on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not guaranteed.
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video cord • Size AA (R6) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10US Unpacking
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video cord • Size AA (R6) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10US Unpacking
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... up 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. TV and point at the remote sensor at a Sony TV. Using the remote commander You can...
... up 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. TV and point at the remote sensor at a Sony TV. Using the remote commander You can...
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... orange dot (•). TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons ?/1 Operations Turns a Sony TV on or off. Setting up the remote commander 13US When the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO. Number buttons and ENTER Selects...
... orange dot (•). TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons ?/1 Operations Turns a Sony TV on or off. Setting up the remote commander 13US When the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO. Number buttons and ENTER Selects...
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...antenna, connect this DVD-VCR to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you get started This DVD-VCR does not have a TV tuner. a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. •...; Be sure to the cable box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). If you make connections firmly. Be sure to record from a connected equipment. ...
...antenna, connect this DVD-VCR to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you get started This DVD-VCR does not have a TV tuner. a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. •...; Be sure to the cable box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). If you make connections firmly. Be sure to record from a connected equipment. ...
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See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural...input jack, connect to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. continued Basic hookups 15US Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then...
See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural...input jack, connect to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. continued Basic hookups 15US Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then...
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Note • The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you can also connect a cable box or satellite receiver using the LINE-2 IN jacks on the front panel (page 84). cable with no cable TV). a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable...
Note • The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you can also connect a cable box or satellite receiver using the LINE-2 IN jacks on the front panel (page 84). cable with no cable TV). a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on the cable...
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After you have completed hookup... If you connect additional equipment to this DVD-VCR (page 21, 22), be sure to AC outlet AC power cord Getting Started Basic hookups 17US After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
After you have completed hookup... If you connect additional equipment to this DVD-VCR (page 21, 22), be sure to AC outlet AC power cord Getting Started Basic hookups 17US After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
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... a language Stop the DVD playback. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the 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. Before ...
... a language Stop the DVD playback. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the 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. Before ...
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... year 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 the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. continued Setting the...
... year 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 the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. continued Setting the...
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Note • The clock display appears in the display window when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. 20US Setting the clock 4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Note • The clock display appears in the display window when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. 20US Setting the clock 4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu.
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.... 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. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV...
.... 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. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV...
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...) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Rear (L) (white) (red) or 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... AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player.
...) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Rear (L) (white) (red) or 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... AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player.
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... (COAXIAL) input jack Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch...
... (COAXIAL) input jack Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch...