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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). 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. 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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...," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. This player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet - KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR...
...," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. This player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet - KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR...
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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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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. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about...
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. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about...
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... remote commander You can use this remote to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons ?/1 Operations Turns a Sony TV on or off. Setting up the remote commander 13US Adjusts the volume of a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. CH +/- Use the buttons marked with the muting function.
... remote commander You can use this remote to TV, the remote performs the following: Buttons ?/1 Operations Turns a Sony TV on or off. Setting up the remote commander 13US Adjusts the volume of a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO. CH +/- Use the buttons marked with the muting function.
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... cause picture distortion. 14US Basic hookups cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a TV tuner. Be sure to record from a connected equipment. In this DVD-VCR to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before... receiver with no cable TV). To record TV programs, connect this way, you will be able to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you get started This DVD-VCR does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to your VCR using your contracted (or nearest) CATV...
... cause picture distortion. 14US Basic hookups cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a TV tuner. Be sure to record from a connected equipment. In this DVD-VCR to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before... receiver with no cable TV). To record TV programs, connect this way, you will be able to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you get started This DVD-VCR does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to your VCR using your contracted (or nearest) CATV...
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...If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. Getting Started Connecting to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV... : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack, connect to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22...
...If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. Getting Started Connecting to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV... : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack, connect to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22...
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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) a cable box without audio/video outputs. - DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver : ...with no cable TV). antenna only (no cable box. - To watch cable or satellite channel, you have: - Tip • You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver With this hookup, you can also connect a cable ...
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) a cable box without audio/video outputs. - DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver : ...with no cable TV). antenna only (no cable box. - To watch cable or satellite channel, you have: - Tip • You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver With this hookup, you can also connect a cable ...
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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. 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.
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..., then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP to DVD·VIDEO 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 -screen display language. Before you cannot... display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER ...
..., then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP to DVD·VIDEO 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 -screen display language. Before you cannot... display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER ...
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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 remote. • If the DVD player is set automatically. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set ...the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to use the...
...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 remote. • If the DVD player is set automatically. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set ...the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to use the...
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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. 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
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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. Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US The signal from the...
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. Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US The signal from the...
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... to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. 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... amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player.
... to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. 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... amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. 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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Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. with your TV. • Set the TV 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. Refer to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. 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 the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs
Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. with your TV. • Set the TV 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. Refer to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. 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 the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs
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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 CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY...
... 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 CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY...
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... equipment You can record from a connected equipment 35US 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 control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with...
... equipment You can record from a connected equipment 35US 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 control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with...
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...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 a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure..., break off the TV. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the...
...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 a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure..., break off the TV. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the...
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... TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is set the DVD-VCR to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. To connect a cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver" (page 16). Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to automatically record programs from...
... TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is set the DVD-VCR to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. To connect a cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver" (page 16). Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to automatically record programs from...
