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..., Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! 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. SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation Or write to us 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 Sony Customer Information...
..., Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! 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. SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation Or write to us 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 Sony Customer Information...
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...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for future reference. Thank you move it from that may be operated in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to ... is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as a book or similar unit. • Do not install the unit in this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. It is brought directly from the wall outlet if you call upon your authority to the presence of the FCC Rules...
...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for future reference. Thank you move it from that may be operated in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to ... is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as a book or similar unit. • Do not install the unit in this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. It is brought directly from the wall outlet if you call upon your authority to the presence of the FCC Rules...
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...The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible to this occur, the player may cause a malfunction. On adjusting volume when playing DVD Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on your... safety. Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - On cleaning discs Do not use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is...
...The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible to this occur, the player may cause a malfunction. On adjusting volume when playing DVD Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on your... safety. Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - On cleaning discs Do not use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is...
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...programs using the timer 50 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 55 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (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...
...programs using the timer 50 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 55 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (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...
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...other intellectual property rights. Also, use of this copyright protection technology must be contrary to parts and controls 125 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 126 Index * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of contents 5 Table of Gemstar Development Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is ...Glossary 119 Specifications 120 Index to the provisions of the copyright laws. Use of this recorder with another VCR Caution For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only ...
...other intellectual property rights. Also, use of this copyright protection technology must be contrary to parts and controls 125 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 126 Index * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of contents 5 Table of Gemstar Development Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is ...Glossary 119 Specifications 120 Index to the provisions of the copyright laws. Use of this recorder with another VCR Caution For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only ...
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... of the icons used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. DVDs labeled ALL will appear on the back of your DVD-VCR. If you try to protect copyrights. This...
... of the icons used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. DVDs labeled ALL will appear on the back of your DVD-VCR. If you try to protect copyrights. This...
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...coding technology that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following formats: - Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be playable by some playback features may not be played...A disc with a different region code. • A disc recorded in the following discs 7 Please be available. video CD format - Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the CD standard and may not be aware that has the adhesive of the recording device and authoring software. The...
...coding technology that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following formats: - Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be playable by some playback features may not be played...A disc with a different region code. • A disc recorded in the following discs 7 Please be available. video CD format - Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the CD standard and may not be aware that has the adhesive of the recording device and authoring software. The...
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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 • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) 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 • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. Unpacking 9
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.... If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVDVCR and a Sony TV. TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause...period of time, remove the batteries 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 at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. on the remote commander marked ...
.... If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVDVCR and a Sony TV. TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause...period of time, remove the batteries 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 at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. on the remote commander marked ...
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...Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and... with the remote commander The remote commander is listed, try entering them one that works with your TV. Then release ?/1. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control non...
...Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and... with the remote commander The remote commander is listed, try entering them one that works with your TV. Then release ?/1. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control non...
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Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries. 12 Setting up the remote commander
Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries. 12 Setting up the remote commander
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... system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as shown in the following pages to set up your DVD-VCR. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to one of the examples provided, see your TV does not have completed the setup, you are completed, you used. If... your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Selecting the best hookup option There are completed. If you connect the AC power cord before connecting. ...
... system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as shown in the following pages to set up your DVD-VCR. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to one of the examples provided, see your TV does not have completed the setup, you are completed, you used. If... your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Selecting the best hookup option There are completed. If you connect the AC power cord before connecting. ...
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..." experience. If you are not planning to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. If your TV does not have a stereo receiver, connect the ...white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack 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 your...
..." experience. If you are not planning to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. If your TV does not have a stereo receiver, connect the ...white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack 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 your...
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... TV: A, B, or C. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using: • VHF/UHF 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. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to...Started Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. VHF B For connector types B and C, no or UHF UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin ...
... TV: A, B, or C. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using: • VHF/UHF 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. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to...Started Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. VHF B For connector types B and C, no or UHF UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin ...
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..., see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on page 20. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on... -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more ...
..., see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on page 20. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on... -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more ...
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... box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can do not have a cable box. What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV...
... box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can do not have a cable box. What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV...
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... 4 : Selecting a language" on page 20. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. The clock is completed, the current .... When Auto preset is set . to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 24. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the...
... 4 : Selecting a language" on page 20. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. The clock is completed, the current .... When Auto preset is set . to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 24. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the...
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VHF B or UHF For connector types B and C, no VHF UHF connection is required. C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 20. What you can do with this hookup if your or TV: A, B, or C. to ... completed hookup... 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. C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 20. What you can do with this hookup if your or TV: A, B, or C. to ... completed hookup... 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.
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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 "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Stop the DVD playback. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER... "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" 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. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français menu ...
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 "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Stop the DVD playback. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER... "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" 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. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français menu ...
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... v ENTER RETURN SET UP 22 Setting the clock If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN OPTION SETUP Language :... • Set the "RF Output Channel" to automatically set the time manually (page 24). When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. Step 5 : Setting...
... v ENTER RETURN SET UP 22 Setting the clock If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN OPTION SETUP Language :... • Set the "RF Output Channel" to automatically set the time manually (page 24). When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. Step 5 : Setting...