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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 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.
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 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.
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... that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Refer to them whenever you have printed the disc's label...the cabinet. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ... disc clean, handle the disc by its case. • Clean the disc with this DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)...
... that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Refer to them whenever you have printed the disc's label...the cabinet. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ... disc clean, handle the disc by its case. • Clean the disc with this DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)...
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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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... data. 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" logos are trademarks. music CD format - Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following discs Format of format conforming to ISO...
... data. 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" logos are trademarks. music CD format - Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following discs Format of format conforming to ISO...
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...) standard. DVDs labeled ALL will also play on it. SLV-DXXXX NO. X Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the... the instructions supplied with some playback functions may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. For more information, refer to protect copyrights. Also, refer to playback ...
...) standard. DVDs labeled ALL will also play on it. SLV-DXXXX NO. X Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the... the instructions supplied with some playback functions may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. For more information, refer to protect copyrights. Also, refer to playback ...
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This player can play the following discs 9US However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the other side. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on this product is not guaranteed.
This player can play the following discs 9US However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the other side. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on this product 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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... dot (•) can be used to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. 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 operate your Sony TV. DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor...
... dot (•) can be used to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. 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 operate your Sony TV. DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor...
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... commander You can use this remote to operate your Sony TV. VOL +/- Number buttons and ENTER Selects the channel on or off. When the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO. Adjusts the volume of a Sony TV. Setting up the remote commander 13US Getting Started... Controlling TVs with an orange dot (•). Selects the channel on a Sony TV. MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the muting function...
... commander You can use this remote to operate your Sony TV. VOL +/- Number buttons and ENTER Selects the channel on or off. When the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO. Adjusts the volume of a Sony TV. Setting up the remote commander 13US Getting Started... Controlling TVs with an orange dot (•). Selects the channel on a Sony TV. MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the muting function...
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...will be able to your VCR using your VCR connected to record from a connected equipment. cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have been using an audio/video cord. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each... component before connecting. • Be sure you have a TV tuner. In this DVD-VCR to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you make connections firmly. Step 3 :...
...will be able to your VCR using your VCR connected to record from a connected equipment. cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have been using an audio/video cord. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each... component before connecting. • Be sure you have a TV tuner. In this DVD-VCR to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you make connections firmly. Step 3 :...
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Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural...to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. continued Basic hookups 15US If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. Getting Started Connecting to your TV Connect the TV and...
Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural...to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. continued Basic hookups 15US If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. Getting Started Connecting to your TV Connect the TV and...
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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). DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver : Signal flow 16US Basic hookups to the cable... box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1). Tip • You can record any channel on . Be sure that 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). DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver : Signal flow 16US Basic hookups to the cable... box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1). Tip • You can record any channel on . Be sure that the cable ...
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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 DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. After you have completed hookup... After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
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 DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. After you have completed hookup... After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
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... 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. The "LANGUAGE..., then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to exit the menu. 18US Selecting a language Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.
... 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. The "LANGUAGE..., then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to exit the menu. 18US Selecting a language Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.
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... and 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. Stop the... DVD playback. continued Setting the clock 19US The day of the week is...
... and 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. Stop the... DVD playback. continued Setting the clock 19US The day of the week is...
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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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... "Progressive" setting" (page 48). DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD player. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US 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. See page 22 for...
... "Progressive" setting" (page 48). DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD player. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US 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. See page 22 for...
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The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). 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) to audio... Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. This will not be output. A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). 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) to audio... Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. This will not be output. A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
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...*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of DTS, Inc. A/V Receiver hookup 23US Select from the speakers. 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.
...*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of DTS, Inc. A/V Receiver hookup 23US Select from the speakers. 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.