Warranty Card
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...unit is valid only in either its option, for product information or operation, call: Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not available from state to service the Product... of sale or receipted invoice which vary from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established www.sony.com/vcrhelp to Sony. Please contact Sony at no charge. 2. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including...
...unit is valid only in either its option, for product information or operation, call: Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not available from state to service the Product... of sale or receipted invoice which vary from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established www.sony.com/vcrhelp to Sony. Please contact Sony at no charge. 2. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including...
Note On Blank Screen
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... enjoy high resolution progressive signals if you do not connect a progressive format TV but set the "Progressive" setting" on page 58. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in the Screen Setup Menu, the images on your TV screen should go blank, try pressing the X (pause) button on the front panel... of the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more . If you have connected a progressive format TV to the DVD-VCR's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (red/green/blue) using a component video cord. In this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks" on page 31...
... enjoy high resolution progressive signals if you do not connect a progressive format TV but set the "Progressive" setting" on page 58. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in the Screen Setup Menu, the images on your TV screen should go blank, try pressing the X (pause) button on the front panel... of the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more . If you have connected a progressive format TV to the DVD-VCR's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (red/green/blue) using a component video cord. In this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks" on page 31...
Note On Connections
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... supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) INCORRECT TV rear panel INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVD-VCR rear panel Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) to the same TV input. You can enjoy higher quality DVD images by connecting the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio output for... DVDs (LINE OUT AUDIO L/R) to a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on making connections Do not connect both the DVD&VCR outputs (LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) and S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) to S-VIDEO OUT © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-679-...
... supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) INCORRECT TV rear panel INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVD-VCR rear panel Audio/video cord (not supplied) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) to the same TV input. You can enjoy higher quality DVD images by connecting the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio output for... DVDs (LINE OUT AUDIO L/R) to a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on making connections Do not connect both the DVD&VCR outputs (LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) and S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) to S-VIDEO OUT © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-679-...
Operating Instructions
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... For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D271P © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-671-545-11 (1) US/ES DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For...
... For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D271P © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-671-545-11 (1) US/ES DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For...
Operating Instructions
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...-screen display 41 Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programs 48 Recording TV programs using the timer 51 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 53 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) continued Table of contents 5US
...-screen display 41 Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programs 48 Recording TV programs using the timer 51 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 53 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) continued Table of contents 5US
Operating Instructions
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...surround setting 78 Playing an MP3 audio track 84 Playing JPEG image files 88 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 90 Quick Timer Recording 91 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 92 Searching using various functions 94 Changing menu options 96 ...Editing with another VCR Additional Information 98 General setup information 101 Troubleshooting 106 Glossary 108 Specifications 109 Index to parts and controls 113 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 114 Index 6US Table of contents
...surround setting 78 Playing an MP3 audio track 84 Playing JPEG image files 88 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 90 Quick Timer Recording 91 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 92 Searching using various functions 94 Changing menu options 96 ...Editing with another VCR Additional Information 98 General setup information 101 Troubleshooting 106 Glossary 108 Specifications 109 Index to parts and controls 113 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 114 Index 6US Table of contents
Operating Instructions
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... The player can play the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files 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 VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. This player can also be performed using the remote, ... - KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on 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 format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/ Level ...
... The player can play the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files 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 VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. This player can also be performed using the remote, ... - KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on 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 format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/ Level ...
Operating Instructions
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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. 10US Unpacking
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. 10US Unpacking
Operating Instructions
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...near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch 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...
...near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch 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...
Operating Instructions
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... following: Buttons Operations ?/1 Turns a Sony TV on a Sony TV MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with an orange dot (•). Use the buttons marked with the muting function TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate your Sony TV. Getting Started Controlling a Sony TV with the remote commander...
... following: Buttons Operations ?/1 Turns a Sony TV on a Sony TV MUTING Mutes a Sony TV equipped with an orange dot (•). Use the buttons marked with the muting function TV/VIDEO Switches a Sony TV's input source To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate your Sony TV. Getting Started Controlling a Sony TV with the remote commander...
Operating Instructions
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...are completed, you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function. • Be sure you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of the hookups below. To hook up . Then follow the instructions for setup. After you have completed the setup...audio/video (A/V) hookup. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you , first scan through the table below . Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of RF devices. Failure to the point of the...
...are completed, you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function. • Be sure you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of the hookups below. To hook up . Then follow the instructions for setup. After you have completed the setup...audio/video (A/V) hookup. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you , first scan through the table below . Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of RF devices. Failure to the point of the...
Operating Instructions
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... and sound if you do not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the AUDIO IN jack on... this hookup 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 the A/V connection. •...
... and sound if you do not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the AUDIO IN jack on... this hookup 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 the A/V connection. •...
Operating Instructions
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... and Play) A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your antenna cable is required. VHF B For connector types B and C, no or UHF UHF... mixer (not supplied) (page 100). 16US Basic hookups If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the IN connector. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF...
... and Play) A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your antenna cable is required. VHF B For connector types B and C, no or UHF UHF... mixer (not supplied) (page 100). 16US Basic hookups If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the IN connector. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF...
Operating Instructions
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C UHF continued Basic hookups 17US Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you cannot do not have a cable box. Getting Started C Use this hookup if you have no UHF VHF connection is required. B For connector or ... hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV 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.
C UHF continued Basic hookups 17US Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you cannot do not have a cable box. Getting Started C Use this hookup if you have no UHF VHF connection is required. B For connector or ... hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV 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.
Operating Instructions
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... change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 20. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "-:-" appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 24.... If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18US Basic hookups To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do ...
... change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 20. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "-:-" appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 24.... If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18US Basic hookups To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do ...
Operating Instructions
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... completed hookup... C UHF After 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. Getting Started Hookup 2 Use this hookup if you are connecting a ... do • Record with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and C, no VHF...
... completed hookup... C UHF After 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. Getting Started Hookup 2 Use this hookup if you are connecting a ... do • Record with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and C, no VHF...
Operating Instructions
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.../LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select "Language", then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the... signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Before you cannot display the...
.../LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select "Language", then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the... signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Before you cannot display the...
Operating Instructions
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If broadcasters in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area are not sending time signals, set the clock. .../ADJUST" menu appears. 22US Setting the clock Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to automatically set the time manually (page 24). The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your ...area is in your TV. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to use the timer features properly. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN...
If broadcasters in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area are not sending time signals, set the clock. .../ADJUST" menu appears. 22US Setting the clock Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to automatically set the time manually (page 24). The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your ...area is in your TV. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to use the timer features properly. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN...
Operating Instructions
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...local PBS station. • For "Time zone" Select the time zone of a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. continued Setting the clock 23US Use this option ...8226; For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your time zone. The options...
...local PBS station. • For "Time zone" Select the time zone of a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. continued Setting the clock 23US Use this option ...8226; For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your time zone. The options...
Operating Instructions
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...;VIDEO on . • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 24). • If you made Hookup 2, make sure you leave the... cable box on the remote. • If the DVD player is turned off. If nothing happens even after you wait about...
...;VIDEO on . • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 24). • If you made Hookup 2, make sure you leave the... cable box on the remote. • If the DVD player is turned off. If nothing happens even after you wait about...