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... Started 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Basic hookups 20 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock 26 Step 6 : Presetting channels 30 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) Basic Operations 33 Playing discs 37...+® 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...
... Started 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Basic hookups 20 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock 26 Step 6 : Presetting channels 30 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) Basic Operations 33 Playing discs 37...+® 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...
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This player can also be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by looking at the rear panel of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P...• This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is used to play the following discs Format of your DVD-VCR. About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this...
This player can also be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by looking at the rear panel of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P...• This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is used to play the following discs Format of your DVD-VCR. About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this...
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Unpacking 9 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
Unpacking 9 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
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... VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO 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 TV and point at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. Insert...
... VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO 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 TV and point at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. Insert...
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... your TV's code number using the number buttons. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control your TV. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed, try entering them one at the top of...
... your TV's code number using the number buttons. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control your TV. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed, try entering them one at the top of...
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Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries. 12 Setting up the remote commander Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change.
Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries. 12 Setting up the remote commander Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change.
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...add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after...display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. To change the on ...
...add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after...display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. To change the on ...
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to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, ...the channels may be performed by some TV channels. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts ...
to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, ...the channels may be performed by some TV channels. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts ...
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...Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 20 Selecting a language Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français... display the setup menu. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select...
...Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 20 Selecting a language Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français... display the setup menu. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select...
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... up this time signal to automatically set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in your area is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. ... clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto...
... up this time signal to automatically set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in your area is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. ... clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto...
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... clock Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The... up to about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 24). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area. Stop the...
... clock Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The... up to about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 24). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area. Stop the...
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...are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (...OPTION) and press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to...
...are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (...OPTION) and press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to...
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...using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. If your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page... 108). CH +/- Stop the DVD playback. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote...
...using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. If your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page... 108). CH +/- Stop the DVD playback. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote...
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...more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. *2 For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only *3 For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only Tips • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to the next chapter, track, or scene > NEXT on the remote or M on the TV ...screen. PREV on the remote or m on the...
...more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. *2 For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only *3 For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only Tips • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to the next chapter, track, or scene > NEXT on the remote or M on the TV ...screen. PREV on the remote or m on the...
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... cyclically as follows. * You can not watch slow motion in continuous play mode (CD and MP3 only) During playback, hold down m or M on the remote. To locate a point quickly in continuous play mode Press m or M on the unit. Note • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for ...some VIDEO CDs depending on the recording method. continued Playing discs 35 The DVD player starts playback from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice then press H PLAY. Reverse slow motion playback also may not be ...
... cyclically as follows. * You can not watch slow motion in continuous play mode (CD and MP3 only) During playback, hold down m or M on the remote. To locate a point quickly in continuous play mode Press m or M on the unit. Note • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for ...some VIDEO CDs depending on the recording method. continued Playing discs 35 The DVD player starts playback from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice then press H PLAY. Reverse slow motion playback also may not be ...
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...slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can display the setup menu, but... other special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS... +/- When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will automatically identify the type of... menu (page 104). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can change the playback speed as follows. -× 7 y -× 5 y -× 3... motion. - During playback, press .or >. The VCR will not be guaranteed. • The counter resets ...set "Auto Play" to DVD automatically. To search for the counter 0:00:00...
...slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can display the setup menu, but... other special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS... +/- When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will automatically identify the type of... menu (page 104). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can change the playback speed as follows. -× 7 y -× 5 y -× 3... motion. - During playback, press .or >. The VCR will not be guaranteed. • The counter resets ...set "Auto Play" to DVD automatically. To search for the counter 0:00:00...
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...off the TV. 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 control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the remote commander. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on ...the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to watch another channel ...
...off the TV. 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 control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the remote commander. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on ...the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to watch another channel ...
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on the unit or any button on the remote while you are setting the clock for about five seconds. • If you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to set the clock using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in step 9 on page 52 with the... year, "AM" and "12:- -" appear alternately in the display window. 5 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute. 6 When you set the VCR to February 29th using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 Tips • To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any of adjustments made with no...
on the unit or any button on the remote while you are setting the clock for about five seconds. • If you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to set the clock using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in step 9 on page 52 with the... year, "AM" and "12:- -" appear alternately in the display window. 5 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute. 6 When you set the VCR to February 29th using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 Tips • To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any of adjustments made with no...
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... when you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in...
... when you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in...
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...available in your local Sony dealer for the VCR. buttons. select "L1" or "L2" when recording from other equipment. Operation Symptom Remedy The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 76). •...; Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the VCR. The angles cannot be replaced. If on the TV or monitor. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning ...
...available in your local Sony dealer for the VCR. buttons. select "L1" or "L2" when recording from other equipment. Operation Symptom Remedy The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 76). •...; Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the VCR. The angles cannot be replaced. If on the TV or monitor. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning ...