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Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. 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). Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation 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. 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). Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D281P © 2007 Sony Corporation For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
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...to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD player is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to them whenever you have printed the disc... receiver. - Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
...to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this DVD player is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to them whenever you have printed the disc... receiver. - Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
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... 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...
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... cause 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 DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three...
... cause 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 DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three...
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...jacks. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • 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" experiences....
...jacks. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • 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" experiences....
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... a language Stop the DVD playback. Before you cannot display the setup menu. 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.
... a language Stop the DVD playback. Before you cannot display the setup menu. 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.
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... is in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits. continued Setting the clock 19US Stop the DVD playback. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set automatically. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 3 Set the hour, minutes, month, day ...... • 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 the remote. • If the DVD player is set the clock on the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set...
... is in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits. continued Setting the clock 19US Stop the DVD playback. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set automatically. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 3 Set the hour, minutes, month, day ...... • 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 the remote. • If the DVD player is set the clock on the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set...
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... color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. If your TV has component video input jacks. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red) (blue) : Signal flow (DVD only) to "On" in the "SCREEN... "Progressive" setting" (page 48). Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. 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...
... color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. If your TV has component video input jacks. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red) (blue) : Signal flow (DVD only) to "On" in the "SCREEN... "Progressive" setting" (page 48). Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. 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...
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...). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup 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). The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input [Speakers... AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player.
...). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup 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). The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to coaxial digital input [Speakers... AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player.
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... can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from the speakers. B Connecting to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44). Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound.
... can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from the speakers. B Connecting to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44). Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player A Connecting to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for sound.
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Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. 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 video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs
Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. 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 video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs
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...starts over again. • The disc that has been recorded in another unit or PC may appear on page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is loaded. PREV on the remote ...or m on the unit continuous play a disc that has been recorded in continuous play lists longer than ...
...starts over again. • The disc that has been recorded in another unit or PC may appear on page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is loaded. PREV on the remote ...or m on the unit continuous play a disc that has been recorded in continuous play lists longer than ...
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... stop playback. 2 Press H PLAY. To playback quickly, press M during playback. To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with DTS sound tracks, set . • You cannot perform DTS audio output during...should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of DTS, Inc. Playing discs 27US In addition, you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1. 1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to an amplification system. Tip • To begin playback from...
... stop playback. 2 Press H PLAY. To playback quickly, press M during playback. To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with DTS sound tracks, set . • You cannot perform DTS audio output during...should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of DTS, Inc. Playing discs 27US In addition, you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1. 1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to an amplification system. Tip • To begin playback from...
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...tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the TV screen... information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the ...
...tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the TV screen... information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the ...
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... You can preset up to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you cannot 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 control the VCR.... 2 Press TIMER. Before you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to eight programs at a time. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO ...
... You can preset up to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you cannot 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 control the VCR.... 2 Press TIMER. Before you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to eight programs at a time. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO ...
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...disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. To check, change to the DVD playback screen. To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in step 2. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Tips • If the indicator appears, the timer ... the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the picture when the tape speed is recording: - Note • The indicator flashes in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). Note that the VCR is currently...
...disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. To check, change to the DVD playback screen. To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in step 2. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Tips • If the indicator appears, the timer ... the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the picture when the tape speed is recording: - Note • The indicator flashes in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). Note that the VCR is currently...
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... TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, 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...
... TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, 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...
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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 the playback and connection conditions. DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.
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 the playback and connection conditions. DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.
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Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the playback and connection conditions. Before you to set the "Progressive" setting, see page 48. 46US Screen Setup To set the screen according to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 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 select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level."
Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the playback and connection conditions. Before you to set the "Progressive" setting, see page 48. 46US Screen Setup To set the screen according to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 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 select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level."
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To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set "Progressive" to exit the menu. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in step 2. 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 stop mode. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to "Off". Screen Setup 49US
To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set "Progressive" to exit the menu. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in step 2. 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 stop mode. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to "Off". Screen Setup 49US