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..., Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Or write to us at 1-800-222...
..., Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Or write to us at 1-800-222...
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...which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in an inclined position. Before operating this player, please read this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. To disconnect the cord, pull it for about three hours before operating the unit. • Do not ... digital device, pursuant to rain or moisture. Model No Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the space provided below. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent ...
...which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in an inclined position. Before operating this player, please read this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. To disconnect the cord, pull it for about three hours before operating the unit. • Do not ... digital device, pursuant to rain or moisture. Model No Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the space provided below. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent ...
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... defeat the safety purpose of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. • Should any ventilation openings. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - Should this occur, the player may cause a malfunction. In this case, remove the disc and leave the ... leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for your television screen indefinitely. On adjusting volume when playing DVD Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with this product will increase eye hazard. • To prevent fire or ...
... defeat the safety purpose of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. • Should any ventilation openings. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - Should this occur, the player may cause a malfunction. In this case, remove the disc and leave the ... leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for your television screen indefinitely. On adjusting volume when playing DVD Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with this product will increase eye hazard. • To prevent fire or ...
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... 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 Guide to the on-screen display 40 Locking the disc tray (Child Lock...+® 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 Parental ...
... 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 Guide to the on-screen display 40 Locking the disc tray (Child Lock...+® 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 Parental ...
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...Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. patents and other materials may be contrary to parts and controls 125 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 126 Index * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks ...provisions of Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other intellectual property rights. The VCR Plus+ system is protected by Macrovision. DVD Additional Operations 76 Using the DVD's menu 78 Zooming into a scene 79 Changing ...
...Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. patents and other materials may be contrary to parts and controls 125 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 126 Index * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks ...provisions of Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of the VCR Television programs, films, video tapes and other intellectual property rights. The VCR Plus+ system is protected by Macrovision. DVD Additional Operations 76 Using the DVD's menu 78 Zooming into a scene 79 Changing ...
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... has a region code printed on this player. This system is used to play the following discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are for illustration purposes. If you try to protect copyrights. Check your model name by ISO/MPEG which... 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 your DVD-VCR. SLV-D550P is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs...
... has a region code printed on this player. This system is used to play the following discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are for illustration purposes. If you try to protect copyrights. Check your model name by ISO/MPEG which... 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 your DVD-VCR. SLV-D550P is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs...
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... recorded in the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be intentionally set by ISO (International Standard Organization). Since ...this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be played on CD-ROMs, defined by software producers. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection ...
... recorded in the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be intentionally set by ISO (International Standard Organization). Since ...this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be played on CD-ROMs, defined by software producers. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection ...
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Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. 8 Notes about discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Notes about discs
Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. 8 Notes about discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Notes about discs
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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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...use this remote commander to operate your Sony TV. TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT 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...
...use this remote commander to operate your Sony TV. TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT 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...
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...remote commander is listed, try entering them one that works with your TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control non-Sony TVs. Then release ?/1. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the ...appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of controllable TVs If more than one code number is preprogrammed to TV. 2 Hold...
...remote commander is listed, try entering them one that works with your TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control non-Sony TVs. Then release ?/1. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the ...appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of controllable TVs If more than one code number is preprogrammed to TV. 2 Hold...
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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. 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
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...of each component before the connections are ready to all equipment. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all of your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you connect the AC power cord before connecting. • Turn off the power to use the Plug and... cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the TV receiver should be able to use your DVD-VCR. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the examples provided, see your receiver. continued Basic hookups 13 Loose connections may not...
...of each component before the connections are ready to all equipment. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all of your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you connect the AC power cord before connecting. • Turn off the power to use the Plug and... cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the TV receiver should be able to use your DVD-VCR. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the examples provided, see your receiver. continued Basic hookups 13 Loose connections may not...
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... 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 make the connections shown on your TV. 14 Basic hookups If you want to use the A/V connection. • ... or cable hookups. Note that "Advanced Hookups" (page 61) explains additional hookup methods that will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the AUDIO IN jack on this page. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input...
... 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 make the connections shown on your TV. 14 Basic hookups If you want to use the A/V connection. • ... or cable hookups. Note that "Advanced Hookups" (page 61) explains additional hookup methods that will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the AUDIO IN jack on this page. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input...
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...111). continued Basic hookups 15 VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. If you have cable TV). VHF C UHF If you ...14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you do not have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. Getting Started Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an ...
...111). continued Basic hookups 15 VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. If you have cable TV). VHF C UHF If you ...14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you do not have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. Getting Started Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an ...
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...Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 28. To add or disable channels... clock is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 16 Basic hookups Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for the first time after ...
...Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 28. To add or disable channels... clock is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 16 Basic hookups Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for the first time after ...
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... UHF VHF connection is required. Also use Use this hookup if your TV if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. C UHF continued Basic hookups 17 What you can... do not have a cable box. Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you do with only a few channels.
... UHF VHF connection is required. Also use Use this hookup if your TV if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. C UHF continued Basic hookups 17 What you can... do not have a cable box. Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you do with only a few channels.
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... channels. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 28. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you connect the AC power... window. If the clock is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with...
... channels. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 28. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you connect the AC power... window. If the clock is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with...
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C UHF After you have completed hookup... After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. to AC outlet AC power cord Basic ... on the cable box What you cannot do with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on page 20.
C UHF After you have completed hookup... After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. to AC outlet AC power cord Basic ... on the cable box What you cannot do with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on page 20.
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... press ENTER. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français menu appears. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Language", then press LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENTER. V v ENTER RETURN SET ...in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER....
... press ENTER. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français menu appears. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Language", then press LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENTER. V v ENTER RETURN SET ...in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER....