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... 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... (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 Control (limiting playback...
... 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... (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 Control (limiting playback...
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...from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. For use of Gemstar Development Corporation. Additional Information 108 General setup information 112 Troubleshooting 117 Glossary 119 Specifications 120 Index to the provisions of such material may be copyrighted. Use of... must be contrary to parts and controls 125 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 126 Index * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
...from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. For use of Gemstar Development Corporation. Additional Information 108 General setup information 112 Troubleshooting 117 Glossary 119 Specifications 120 Index to the provisions of such material may be copyrighted. Use of... must be contrary to parts and controls 125 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 126 Index * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
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... to use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you used. After you have completed the setup, you are ready to set up your DVD-VCR. Then use your DVD-VCR. Loose connections may not be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to an...Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for setup. continued Basic hookups 13 Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be hooked up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If your receiver. If you have...
... to use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you used. After you have completed the setup, you are ready to set up your DVD-VCR. Then use your DVD-VCR. Loose connections may not be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to an...Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for setup. continued Basic hookups 13 Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be hooked up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If your receiver. If you have...
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...; Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 28. Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 20. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Step...
...; Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 28. Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 20. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Step...
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Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 24. If the clock is set . To add or disable ... AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 20. When Auto preset is plugged into...
Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 24. If the clock is set . To add or disable ... AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 20. When Auto preset is plugged into...
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... 20 Selecting a language Before you cannot display the setup menu. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Stop the DVD playback. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel.... V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108).
... 20 Selecting a language Before you cannot display the setup menu. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Stop the DVD playback. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel.... V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108).
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...Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. If your TV is connected to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in your TV. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 22 Setting the clock If broadcasters in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. Your ...DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the clock. When using ...
...Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. If your TV is connected to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in your TV. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 22 Setting the clock If broadcasters in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. Your ...DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the clock. When using ...
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... • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in your area that carries a time signal in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET... Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v...
... • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in your area that carries a time signal in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET... Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v...
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... to 125. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 26 Presetting channels When using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your area using manual presetting methods (...page 28). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you preset the receivable channels in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Then, if there are any unwanted ...
... to 125. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 26 Presetting channels When using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your area using manual presetting methods (...page 28). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you preset the receivable channels in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Then, if there are any unwanted ...
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...RETURN SET UP 5 Press V/v to select "Ant/Cable." continued Presetting channels 27 Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup 3 Press V/v to select "Auto Channel Memory," AUTO CH MEMORY then press ENTER. When no more receivable channels Memorizing Please Wait... the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed RETURN SET UP on the TV screen. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press B/b to select "Antenna." All receivable channels ...
...RETURN SET UP 5 Press V/v to select "Ant/Cable." continued Presetting channels 27 Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup 3 Press V/v to select "Auto Channel Memory," AUTO CH MEMORY then press ENTER. When no more receivable channels Memorizing Please Wait... the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed RETURN SET UP on the TV screen. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press B/b to select "Antenna." All receivable channels ...
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... UP 2 Press V/v 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 the TV to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you...
... UP 2 Press V/v 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 the TV to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you...
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CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup VvBb RETURN SET UP continued Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) 31 Getting Started SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER.
CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup VvBb RETURN SET UP continued Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) 31 Getting Started SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER.
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... Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. 8 Press SET UP to select "Guide Channel Setup," GUIDE CHANNEL SETUP then press ENTER. [GUIDE CH] [TV CH] Enter actual receiving channel VvBb RETURN SET UP 4 The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put... channels. 3 Press V/v to exit the menu. 32 Setting up the VCR Plus+® ...
... Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. 8 Press SET UP to select "Guide Channel Setup," GUIDE CHANNEL SETUP then press ENTER. [GUIDE CH] [TV CH] Enter actual receiving channel VvBb RETURN SET UP 4 The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put... channels. 3 Press V/v to exit the menu. 32 Setting up the VCR Plus+® ...
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...be played because of copyright protection. • Playback of play DTS sound tracks without a DTS decoder, do not set to "Off" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 65), and may affect your ears or cause your ears or causing the speakers to an amplification system. Notes on playing DTS* ...sound tracks on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 36 Playing discs Notes on a CD • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will...
...be played because of copyright protection. • Playback of play DTS sound tracks without a DTS decoder, do not set to "Off" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 65), and may affect your ears or cause your ears or causing the speakers to an amplification system. Notes on playing DTS* ...sound tracks on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 36 Playing discs Notes on a CD • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will...
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... for the counter 0:00:00 point" on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to DVD automatically. Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on the tape that you can be visible on an S-VHS tape. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape inserted in the...playback at various speeds. • The picture may also be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can display the setup menu, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted. • ...
... for the counter 0:00:00 point" on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to DVD automatically. Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on the tape that you can be visible on an S-VHS tape. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape inserted in the...playback at various speeds. • The picture may also be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can display the setup menu, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted. • ...
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"REC" appears in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 104). With the display on, press DISPLAY again to turn off the indicators. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as ...
"REC" appears in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 104). With the display on, press DISPLAY again to turn off the indicators. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as ...
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...the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the DVD-VCR clock is in play mode, you start... • Check that the ...timer programming menu by pressing TIMER. You can preset up to eight programs at a time. The timer programming menu appears. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. ?/1 Z CLEAR SET UP TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER Basic Operations 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to...
...the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the DVD-VCR clock is in play mode, you start... • Check that the ...timer programming menu by pressing TIMER. You can preset up to eight programs at a time. The timer programming menu appears. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. ?/1 Z CLEAR SET UP TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER Basic Operations 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to...
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If you are recording a program in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 104). To watch another channel on the picture when the tape speed is changed to the DVD playback screen. The TV screen will appear on the TV. To check, change to the EP mode. Reset the counter (page 43...function, set the TV to the TV's antenna input; To operate this step. 3 Select another TV program after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to keep the tape speed, select SP. Note that the VCR is currently recording this program. • You can also do the following tasks while the...
If you are recording a program in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 104). To watch another channel on the picture when the tape speed is changed to the DVD playback screen. The TV screen will appear on the TV. To check, change to the EP mode. Reset the counter (page 43...function, set the TV to the TV's antenna input; To operate this step. 3 Select another TV program after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to keep the tape speed, select SP. Note that the VCR is currently recording this program. • You can also do the following tasks while the...
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...-D550P only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. The date, time and channel number of that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on . • Insert a tape with its safety...
...-D550P only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. The date, time and channel number of that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on . • Insert a tape with its safety...
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.... The timer programming menu appears. Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. VvBb RETURN 2 Press V/v to select setting you want to change, and press V/v to change it on. • Insert a tape with its ... change the setting, press B/b to select the item you cannot display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so...
.... The timer programming menu appears. Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. VvBb RETURN 2 Press V/v to select setting you want to change, and press V/v to change it on. • Insert a tape with its ... change the setting, press B/b to select the item you cannot display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so...