Operating Instructions
Page 1
For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-093-965-11 (1) DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).
For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-093-965-11 (1) DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).
Operating Instructions
Page 2
... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to them whenever you... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to disassemble the cabinet. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to them whenever you... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to disassemble the cabinet. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions
Page 5
... Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player 21 Component Video hookup 22 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 24 Playing discs 28 Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 35 Recording from a connected equipment 38 Recording from a connected equipment using the timer 41 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings...
... Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player 21 Component Video hookup 22 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 24 Playing discs 28 Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 35 Recording from a connected equipment 38 Recording from a connected equipment using the timer 41 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
... a malfunction. 12US Setting up the remote commander 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 operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. TV and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about...
... a malfunction. 12US Setting up the remote commander 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 operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. TV and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
...See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. continued Basic hookups 15US Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV :...• When the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack, connect to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for a true "hometheater" ...
...See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. continued Basic hookups 15US Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV :...• When the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack, connect to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for a true "hometheater" ...
Operating Instructions
Page 18
... V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO 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 -screen display language. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE...
... V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO 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 -screen display language. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE...
Operating Instructions
Page 19
... UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is set automatically. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set , and press V/v to select the digits. Stop the DVD playback. The day of the week is in sequence by pressing B/b to...
... UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is set automatically. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set , and press V/v to select the digits. Stop the DVD playback. The day of the week is in sequence by pressing B/b to...
Operating Instructions
Page 21
...the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction ...and high quality images when playing DVDs. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for audio connections. You...
...the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction ...and high quality images when playing DVDs. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for audio connections. You...
Operating Instructions
Page 22
... VCR will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord... (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Rear (L) (white) (red) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow ...
... VCR will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord... (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Rear (L) (white) (red) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow ...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
... from the speakers. Advanced Hookups for sound. A/V Receiver hookup 23US B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for the DVD Player A Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack...
... from the speakers. Advanced Hookups for sound. A/V Receiver hookup 23US B Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for the DVD Player A Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack...
Operating Instructions
Page 24
Z SELECT DVD / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs with your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen.
Z SELECT DVD / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs with your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen.
Operating Instructions
Page 25
...page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is loaded. ...Tip • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend ...
...page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is loaded. ...Tip • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend ...
Operating Instructions
Page 27
...Step 1. To playback slowly, press X PAUSE, then press y during playback. In addition, you stopped the disc in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44). The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if "DTS" is set "DTS" to "Off" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page ...return to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when DTS audio output is set virtual surround effects while performing ...
...Step 1. To playback slowly, press X PAUSE, then press y during playback. In addition, you stopped the disc in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44). The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if "DTS" is set "DTS" to "Off" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page ...return to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when DTS audio output is set virtual surround effects while performing ...
Operating Instructions
Page 37
... up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you do not want to watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the TV screen...
... up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you do not want to watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the TV screen...
Operating Instructions
Page 38
...display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. You can set to... the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite...
...display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. You can set to... the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite...
Operating Instructions
Page 40
... tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Reset the counter (page 33). - To check, change to keep the tape speed, select SP. Display tape information on the TV screen (page 36). • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: - Note •... The indicator flashes in the display window when you are recording a program in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). If you want to the DVD playback screen. Note that the VCR is currently recording this function, set "Tape Length...
... tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Reset the counter (page 33). - To check, change to keep the tape speed, select SP. Display tape information on the TV screen (page 36). • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: - Note •... The indicator flashes in the display window when you are recording a program in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). If you want to the DVD playback screen. Note that the VCR is currently recording this function, set "Tape Length...
Operating Instructions
Page 41
... is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in place. The timer programming menu appears. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to...
... is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in place. The timer programming menu appears. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to...
Operating Instructions
Page 44
Before you to set the sound according to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Audio Setup," then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: "Dolby Digital," "DTS" or "Audio DRC." 44US Audio Setup
Before you to set the sound according to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Audio Setup," then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: "Dolby Digital," "DTS" or "Audio DRC." 44US Audio Setup
Operating Instructions
Page 46
To set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. Before you to set the "Progressive" setting, see page 48. 46US Screen Setup SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Screen Setup," then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level."
To set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. Before you to set the "Progressive" setting, see page 48. 46US Screen Setup SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Screen Setup," then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level."
Operating Instructions
Page 49
To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in stop mode. In this case, set "Progressive" to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. Screen Setup 49US You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more when the DVD-VCR is in step 2. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to "Off". DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu.
To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in stop mode. In this case, set "Progressive" to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. Screen Setup 49US You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more when the DVD-VCR is in step 2. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to "Off". DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu.