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... Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 55 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) 58 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 60 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) Advanced Hookups 61 A/V Receiver hookup 63 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustments 65 Audio Setup 67 Screen Setup 71 Setting the display or sound track language 73...
... Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 55 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) 58 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 60 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) Advanced Hookups 61 A/V Receiver hookup 63 S-Video/Component Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustments 65 Audio Setup 67 Screen Setup 71 Setting the display or sound track language 73...
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...video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is manufactured under license from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Use of this recorder... 86 Changing the sound 87 Virtual surround setting 89 Playing an MP3 audio track 93 Playing JPEG image files 97 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/ OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 99 Quick Timer Recording 100 Recording stereo and bilingual ...
...video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is manufactured under license from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Use of this recorder... 86 Changing the sound 87 Virtual surround setting 89 Playing an MP3 audio track 93 Playing JPEG image files 97 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/ OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 99 Quick Timer Recording 100 Recording stereo and bilingual ...
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...If your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these ...connections. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. If you ...
...If your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these ...connections. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. If you ...
Operating Instructions
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...the operations under "Quick Timer Recording" (page 99). Notes on page 67) • Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the DVD player. • Set the sound to "STEREO" using the ..."SCREEN SETUP" menu. (See "Screen Setup" on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals are output only...
...the operations under "Quick Timer Recording" (page 99). Notes on page 67) • Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the DVD player. • Set the sound to "STEREO" using the ..."SCREEN SETUP" menu. (See "Screen Setup" on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals are output only...
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... contrast clear treble and bass. Standard VvBb Setting Video Setting Audio Setting Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture Full (modulated) sound with even increasing the black level. Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by Powerful sound with by further increasing the picture contrast and the...sound with even clearer treble and bass than Cinema 1. Basic Operations Notes • The display may not change the setting. To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player...
... contrast clear treble and bass. Standard VvBb Setting Video Setting Audio Setting Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture Full (modulated) sound with even increasing the black level. Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by Powerful sound with by further increasing the picture contrast and the...sound with even clearer treble and bass than Cinema 1. Basic Operations Notes • The display may not change the setting. To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player...
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...'s function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. • When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with no recording. • When... 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to "0:00:00" and the count starts over again. • The sound is reinserted....a portion with its safety tab removed, set "Auto Play" to "On" in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 104). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can change the playback speed as follows. -× 7 y -...
...'s function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. • When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with no recording. • When... 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to "0:00:00" and the count starts over again. • The sound is reinserted....a portion with its safety tab removed, set "Auto Play" to "On" in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 104). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can change the playback speed as follows. -× 7 y -...
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... are trademarks of this hookup if your AV amplifier (receiver). B Use this player. You must make connections using B-1 and B-2 . ∗ "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are not able to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 65). DVD-VCR 1 Stereo audio Coaxial digital (red) cord (not cord (not supplied)... Dolby Digital or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will come from the speakers. 62 A/V Receiver hookup Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will allow you have completed the connection, be sure to set "Dolby Digital" to "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" to enjoy...
... are trademarks of this hookup if your AV amplifier (receiver). B Use this player. You must make connections using B-1 and B-2 . ∗ "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are not able to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 65). DVD-VCR 1 Stereo audio Coaxial digital (red) cord (not cord (not supplied)... Dolby Digital or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will come from the speakers. 62 A/V Receiver hookup Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will allow you have completed the connection, be sure to set "Dolby Digital" to "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" to enjoy...
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...Standard ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v to the playback and connection conditions. DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you to set the sound according to select the setup item from the displayed list: "Dolby Digital," "DTS"... or "Audio DRC." Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup: V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to select (DVD), DVD SETUP then press ENTER. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER DVD Settings and Adjustments 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player...
...Standard ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v to the playback and connection conditions. DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you to set the sound according to select the setup item from the displayed list: "Dolby Digital," "DTS"... or "Audio DRC." Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup: V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to select (DVD), DVD SETUP then press ENTER. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER DVD Settings and Adjustments 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player...
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...an item. 5 Press SET UP to "Audio DRC." LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks - Notes • If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set "Dolby Digital" to "D-PCM" in "AUDIO .... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when "Dolby Digital" is turned down when playing a DVD that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the following jacks: - This affects the output from the speakers, affecting your ears...
...an item. 5 Press SET UP to "Audio DRC." LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks - Notes • If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set "Dolby Digital" to "D-PCM" in "AUDIO .... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when "Dolby Digital" is turned down when playing a DVD that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the following jacks: - This affects the output from the speakers, affecting your ears...
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... Follow V v ENTER RETURN SET UP continued Setting the display or sound track language 71 SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER DVD Settings and Adjustments 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop DVD SETUP mode, then press V/v to select "Language Setup," then LANGUAGE SETUP press ENTER. DVD Menu : English Audio : Original The "LANGUAGE SET UP" menu appears...
... Follow V v ENTER RETURN SET UP continued Setting the display or sound track language 71 SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER DVD Settings and Adjustments 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop DVD SETUP mode, then press V/v to select "Language Setup," then LANGUAGE SETUP press ENTER. DVD Menu : English Audio : Original The "LANGUAGE SET UP" menu appears...
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... ENTER RETURN SET UP • SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD in step 4, one of the sound track. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE You can select the desired language for the disc's menu. Then press... changes according to the language you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is not recorded on the DVD. When you select "Audio Follow," the language for the sound track. Press V/v/B/b to exit the menu. Subtitle SUBTITLE LANGUAGE B Audio Follow English Français...
... ENTER RETURN SET UP • SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD in step 4, one of the sound track. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • DVD MENU LANGUAGE You can select the desired language for the disc's menu. Then press... changes according to the language you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is not recorded on the DVD. When you select "Audio Follow," the language for the sound track. Press V/v/B/b to exit the menu. Subtitle SUBTITLE LANGUAGE B Audio Follow English Français...
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... 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. The disc's menu appears on the TV screen. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the TOP MENU button. In this case, step 3 is divided into long... sections of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to select the item. The contents of a picture or a music feature called "titles." When you play a DVD which...
... 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. The disc's menu appears on the TV screen. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the TOP MENU button. In this case, step 3 is divided into long... sections of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to select the item. The contents of a picture or a music feature called "titles." When you play a DVD which...
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... also select the language. Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in bold print. Refer to "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on the left channel, you can select the sound from both the right and left speakers. Stereo The standard stereo sound Left The sound of the language. • When playing a VIDEO CD or CD The default setting is...
... also select the language. Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in bold print. Refer to "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on the left channel, you can select the sound from both the right and left speakers. Stereo The standard stereo sound Left The sound of the language. • When playing a VIDEO CD or CD The default setting is...
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Surround1 Surround2 Surround3 TV TV TV : Virtual speaker continued Virtual surround setting 87 Off DVD Additional Operations 2 Press B/b repeatedly to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Surround effect increases as shown below. Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to select "Surround1," "Surround2," "Surround3." SURROUND B/b 1 Press SURROUND during playback.
Surround1 Surround2 Surround3 TV TV TV : Virtual speaker continued Virtual surround setting 87 Off DVD Additional Operations 2 Press B/b repeatedly to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Surround effect increases as shown below. Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to select "Surround1," "Surround2," "Surround3." SURROUND B/b 1 Press SURROUND during playback.
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To cancel the setting Select "Off" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 65), sound will come from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. • If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) ...
To cancel the setting Select "Off" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 65), sound will come from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. • If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) ...
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...audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage. • Depending on... DVD Additional Operations Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for details on the recording format. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded ...recording software (not supplied) for album or track names. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session. About MP3 audio tracks You can play discs recorded...
...audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage. • Depending on... DVD Additional Operations Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for details on the recording format. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded ...recording software (not supplied) for album or track names. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session. About MP3 audio tracks You can play discs recorded...
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...must use the A/V connections. • When you want. Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display "Hi-Fi" on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Normal audio track Hi-fi audio ...track (main track) Monaural sound Stereo sound (left/right channels) Notes • To play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is recorded on the TV screen. When a ...
...must use the A/V connections. • When you want. Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display "Hi-Fi" on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Normal audio track Hi-fi audio ...track (main track) Monaural sound Stereo sound (left/right channels) Notes • To play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is recorded on the TV screen. When a ...
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...prevent a humming noise. • You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel. • If you connect the plugs to jacks of the same ...channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO L (white) jack. Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) TV LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connected this VCR's LINE-2 IN jacks, ...
...prevent a humming noise. • You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel. • If you connect the plugs to jacks of the same ...channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO L (white) jack. Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) TV LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cord (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connected this VCR's LINE-2 IN jacks, ...
Operating Instructions
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... view pictures from your TV's S-VIDEO input (page 63). • You have set the aspect ratio in orange. Sound is low. If you still experience problems even when you set the player to the LINE IN jacks. Additional Information continued Troubleshooting 113 Sound Picture DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There is no sound. There is no picture from...
... view pictures from your TV's S-VIDEO input (page 63). • You have set the aspect ratio in orange. Sound is low. If you still experience problems even when you set the player to the LINE IN jacks. Additional Information continued Troubleshooting 113 Sound Picture DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There is no sound. There is no picture from...
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... recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. Playback The picture is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna. Clean the video heads using the DVD's...recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. you are dirty (see the last page of "Troubleshooting"). Select a channel number when recording TV programs; The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to be changed. • Try using a Sony video head cleaning cassette...
... recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. Playback The picture is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna. Clean the video heads using the DVD's...recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. you are dirty (see the last page of "Troubleshooting"). Select a channel number when recording TV programs; The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to be changed. • Try using a Sony video head cleaning cassette...