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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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...DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of files and folders on the DVD-VCR...Rs/CD-RWs recorded in this manual 7US 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. This player can also be ...
...DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of files and folders on the DVD-VCR...Rs/CD-RWs recorded in this manual 7US 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. This player can also be ...
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... six months. • If you do not use this remote commander 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 this remote commander will not operate the TV.
... six months. • If you do not use this remote commander 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 this remote commander will not operate the TV.
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...following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. 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. 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 your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio...
...following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. 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. 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 your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio...
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...; 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... display language. Stop the DVD playback.
...; 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... display language. 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. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press...
... 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. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press...
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... use this connection and then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). 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. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing...
... use this connection and then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). 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. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing...
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...; The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
...; The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
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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 Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. 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.
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 Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. 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.
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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. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US The display window...
... 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. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US The display window...
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... total recording time. continued Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. 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 DVD·VIDEO on...
... total recording time. continued Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. 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 DVD·VIDEO on...
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...can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as ...illustrated. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to control the DVD player...
...can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as ...illustrated. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to control the DVD player...
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... equipment using the timer Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode...
... equipment using the timer Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode...
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...following tasks while the VCR is changed to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on page 41. • If the indicator appears, this function, set "Tape Length" in the display window when you complete the timer setting with no tape inserted. 40US Recording from a connected ...information on the picture when the tape speed is recording: - To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in step 2. To check, change to keep the tape speed, select SP. Note • The indicator flashes in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). Reset...
...following tasks while the VCR is changed to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on page 41. • If the indicator appears, this function, set "Tape Length" in the display window when you complete the timer setting with no tape inserted. 40US Recording from a connected ...information on the picture when the tape speed is recording: - To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in step 2. To check, change to keep the tape speed, select SP. Note • The indicator flashes in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). Reset...
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... TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct...
... TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct...
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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 progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. 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 stop mode. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to "Off". To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in step 2.
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 progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. 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 stop mode. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to "Off". To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in step 2.
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...) (page 15). • The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. • The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. • The player is in orange) even though your VCR connected to view pictures from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 27) or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is not used or "Progressive" of the "SCREEN SETUP" menu the picture does not fill the screen. Sound Picture DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There is noisy. The Playback does not start/buttons on your DVD. • The DVD player must be in standby mode to the...
...) (page 15). • The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. • The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. • The player is in orange) even though your VCR connected to view pictures from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 27) or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is not used or "Progressive" of the "SCREEN SETUP" menu the picture does not fill the screen. Sound Picture DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There is noisy. The Playback does not start/buttons on your DVD. • The DVD player must be in standby mode to the...
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...the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select DVD or VIDEO mode correctly with the TRACKING +/- If a Sony cleaning cassette is defective. • Check the audio cord connection. • The signal from the VCR will not ...Sony video head cleaning cassette. Playback The picture is set to operate abnormally, unplug the player. Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it to be output when you are using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 55). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD...
...the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select DVD or VIDEO mode correctly with the TRACKING +/- If a Sony cleaning cassette is defective. • Check the audio cord connection. • The signal from the VCR will not ...Sony video head cleaning cassette. Playback The picture is set to operate abnormally, unplug the player. Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it to be output when you are using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 55). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD...
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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