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... Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D261P © 2005 Sony Corporation For all other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Or write to us...in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of...
... Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D261P © 2005 Sony Corporation For all other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Or write to us...in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of...
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... of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of optical instruments with the instructions, may condense inside the unit and cause damage to operate this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and... is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. This symbol is connected. - Before operating this player, please read this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not place objects filled with the limits for purchasing this equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced...
... of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of optical instruments with the instructions, may condense inside the unit and cause damage to operate this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and... is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. This symbol is connected. - Before operating this player, please read this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not place objects filled with the limits for purchasing this equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced...
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...have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your television screen indefinitely. Install in a very damp room, moisture may be damaged. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - If you do not place objects filled with the apparatus. It may not operate properly. Projection ... IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is played. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. On adjusting volume when playing DVD Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any further. If you don't, ...
...have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your television screen indefinitely. Install in a very damp room, moisture may be damaged. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - If you do not place objects filled with the apparatus. It may not operate properly. Projection ... IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is played. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. On adjusting volume when playing DVD Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any further. If you don't, ...
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Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 8 Notes about discs Getting Started 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander... 37 Playing a tape 40 Recording TV programs 43 Recording TV programs using the timer 46 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 48 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) DVD Settings and Adjustments 53 Audio Setup 55 Screen Setup 59 Setting the display or sound track language 61 Parental Control (limiting playback by children...
Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 8 Notes about discs Getting Started 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander... 37 Playing a tape 40 Recording TV programs 43 Recording TV programs using the timer 46 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 48 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) DVD Settings and Adjustments 53 Audio Setup 55 Screen Setup 59 Setting the display or sound track language 61 Parental Control (limiting playback by children...
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... television transmission and/or program owner. patents and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. DVD Additional Operations 64 Using the DVD's menu 66 Zooming into a scene 67 Changing the angles 68 Displaying the subtitle 69 Various play mode functions ... picture (tracking) 93 Changing menu options 95 Editing with cable television transmission may be contrary to parts and controls 113 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 114 Index Table of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home...
... television transmission and/or program owner. patents and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. DVD Additional Operations 64 Using the DVD's menu 66 Zooming into a scene 67 Changing the angles 68 Displaying the subtitle 69 Various play mode functions ... picture (tracking) 93 Changing menu options 95 Editing with cable television transmission may be contrary to parts and controls 113 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 114 Index Table of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home...
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... containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA 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 3) is a standard format... defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs Format 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...
... containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA 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 3) is a standard format... defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs Format 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...
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... on Super Audio CDs Also, the player cannot play on it. • A disc that the disc is not playable. SLV-DXXXX NO. For more information, refer to protect copyrights. DVDs labeled ALL will also play the following discs 7 X Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot... PAL or SECAM (this case, view the disc by area restrictions. Also some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CDRWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played. Region code Your player...
... on Super Audio CDs Also, the player cannot play on it. • A disc that the disc is not playable. SLV-DXXXX NO. For more information, refer to protect copyrights. DVDs labeled ALL will also play the following discs 7 X Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot... PAL or SECAM (this case, view the disc by area restrictions. Also some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CDRWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played. Region code Your player...
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... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. "DualDisc" is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be available. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are... not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard and may not be intentionally set by this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. "DualDisc" is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be available. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are... not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard and may not be intentionally set by this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
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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 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 Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
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...;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. Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction... humid place. • Do not drop any foreign object into position. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use this remote commander to direct light from the sun or...
...;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. Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction... humid place. • Do not drop any foreign object into position. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use this remote commander to direct light from the sun or...
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... and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as practical. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If your DVD-VCR. After you have completed the setup, you connect the AC power cord before connecting. • Turn off the power to all equipment. ... and Play function. • Be sure you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of the examples provided, see your DVD-VCR. If you are ready to use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to an...
... and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as practical. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If your DVD-VCR. After you have completed the setup, you connect the AC power cord before connecting. • Turn off the power to all equipment. ... and Play function. • Be sure you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of the examples provided, see your DVD-VCR. If you are ready to use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to an...
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...make the connections shown on your TV. 12 Basic hookups If you are not planning to use the A/V connection. • If you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo... jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. Note that "Advanced Hookups" (page 49) explains additional ...
...make the connections shown on your TV. 12 Basic hookups If you are not planning to use the A/V connection. • If you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo... jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. Note that "Advanced Hookups" (page 49) explains additional ...
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... UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) ... you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-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. continued Basic hookups 13 VHF C UHF If you cannot...
... UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) ... you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-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. continued Basic hookups 13 VHF C UHF If you cannot...
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...completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 24. • Do not press... any buttons on page 22. to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more...
...completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 24. • Do not press... any buttons on page 22. to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more...
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.... What you can do with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C.
.... What you can do with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C.
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...completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 24. • 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...
...completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 24. • 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...
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...... Getting Started Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box 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 your cable system scrambles all or most channels. VHF B or UHF For ...connector types B and C, no VHF UHF connection is required. After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the cable box What you cannot do with this hookup • Record ...
...... Getting Started Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box 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 your cable system scrambles all or most channels. VHF B or UHF For ...connector types B and C, no VHF UHF connection is required. After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the cable box What you cannot do with this hookup • Record ...
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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. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust ... If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language.
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. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust ... If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language.
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... the time manually (page 22). If broadcasters in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 97). When using A/V connections, set the TV to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area is connected to the... DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and...
... the time manually (page 22). If broadcasters in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 97). When using A/V connections, set the TV to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area is connected to the... DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and...
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... RETURN SET UP • For "Daylight saving" Select "Yes" or "No" (standard time), or "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. Use this option if you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For... "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your area, or select "Auto" to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock... Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station. • For "Time zone" Select...
... RETURN SET UP • For "Daylight saving" Select "Yes" or "No" (standard time), or "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. Use this option if you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For... "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your area, or select "Auto" to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock... Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station. • For "Time zone" Select...