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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). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
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). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
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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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... the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded...
... the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded...
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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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... not use a new battery with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander to operate your Sony TV. 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 direct light from battery leakage. • Do not use the remote commander for an extended...
... not use a new battery with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander to operate your Sony TV. 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 direct light from battery leakage. • Do not use the remote commander for an extended...
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... with the remote commander You can use this remote to DVD·VIDEO. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate your Sony TV. Use the buttons marked with the muting function. CH +/- Selects the channel on or off. When the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV, the remote performs the...
... with the remote commander You can use this remote to DVD·VIDEO. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate your Sony TV. Use the buttons marked with the muting function. CH +/- Selects the channel on or off. When the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV, the remote performs the...
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...If you have been using your VCR using an audio/video cord. a cable box without audio/video outputs. - cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). In this DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. In this unit to record from a connected equipment. Notes... contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. To record TV programs, connect this case, consult your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you get started This DVD-VCR does not have : - Step 3 :...
...If you have been using your VCR using an audio/video cord. a cable box without audio/video outputs. - cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). In this DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. In this unit to record from a connected equipment. Notes... contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. To record TV programs, connect this case, consult your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you get started This DVD-VCR does not have : - Step 3 :...
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...record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. 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. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : ...
...record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. 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. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : ...
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... Signal flow 16US Basic hookups to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1). a cable box without audio/video outputs. - cable with no cable TV). 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). Tip • You can record any channel on . Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver With this hookup, you have: - To watch cable or satellite channel, you need to match the DVD-VCR's input source (L1) to the input jack connected to antenna input...
... Signal flow 16US Basic hookups to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1). a cable box without audio/video outputs. - cable with no cable TV). 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). Tip • You can record any channel on . Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver With this hookup, you have: - To watch cable or satellite channel, you need to match the DVD-VCR's input source (L1) to the input jack connected to antenna input...
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If you have completed hookup... DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. After 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.
If you have completed hookup... DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. After 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.
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...press ENTER. 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 cannot display the setup menu. Before 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...
...press ENTER. 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 cannot display the setup menu. Before 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...
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..., month, day 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 select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER.
..., month, day 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 select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER.
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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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... and high quality images when playing DVDs. If your TV has component video input jacks. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red) (blue) : Signal flow (DVD only) to "On" in the...VIDEO OUT jacks is only for audio connections. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US See page 22 for the DVD player. 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...
... and high quality images when playing DVDs. If your TV has component video input jacks. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red) (blue) : Signal flow (DVD only) to "On" in the...VIDEO OUT jacks is only for audio connections. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US See page 22 for the DVD player. 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...
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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 input [Speakers] ... connected components. 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). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer...
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 input [Speakers] ... connected components. 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). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer...
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Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs 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 video input so that the signal from the player appears on the disc tray. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the TV screen.
Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs 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 video input so that the signal from the player appears on the disc tray. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the TV screen.
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... 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. The display window shows the playback time. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- Playing a tape Before you insert...
... 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. The display window shows the playback time. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- Playing a tape Before you insert...
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.... Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN ...jacks. To connect cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or 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 ...
.... Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN ...jacks. To connect cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or 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 ...
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...and the DVD player starts playback. To record on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you do not want to the DVD playback ...DVD to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US To watch TV while recording, you can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to control the DVD player...
...and the DVD player starts playback. To record on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you do not want to the DVD playback ...DVD to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US To watch TV while recording, you can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to control the DVD player...
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...... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Recording from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN...
...... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Recording from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN...