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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 Services Company at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-712-12 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If...
... For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-712-12 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If...
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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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... limitations." This system is used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of your DVD-VCR. will appear on the back 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. X Region code 6 About this player. Any difference in...
... limitations." This system is used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of your DVD-VCR. will appear on the back 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. X Region code 6 About this player. Any difference in...
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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 • 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.
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... 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 DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point...
... 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 DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point...
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... one that works with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of controllable TVs If more than...the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control 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 TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the ...
... one that works with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of controllable TVs If more than...the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control 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 TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the ...
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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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...are completed. Failure to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of your DVD-VCR. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Note to CATV system installer (in operation that provides guidelines for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Step ...3 : Basic hookups Getting Started Before you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of the examples ...
...are completed. Failure to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of your DVD-VCR. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Note to CATV system installer (in operation that provides guidelines for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Step ...3 : Basic hookups Getting Started Before you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of the examples ...
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... if your TV does not have A/V inputs, see 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 (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. If you are not planning to use the A/V connection. ...audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. 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...
... if your TV does not have A/V inputs, see 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 (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. If you are not planning to use the A/V connection. ...audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. 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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...twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your antenna cable is required. If ...channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF C UHF If you get channels 14 and higher) ...8226; Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C....
...twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your antenna cable is required. If ...channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF C UHF If you get channels 14 and higher) ...8226; Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C....
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...current time appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • 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 after...the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. 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. When Auto preset is set . If the clock is ...
...current time appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • 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 after...the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. 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. When Auto preset is set . If the clock is ...
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... not have a cable box. Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box. C UHF continued Basic hookups...
... not have a cable box. Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box. C UHF continued Basic hookups...
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... -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord...
... -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord...
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... on the cable box What 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. After you have completed hookup, plug the...
... on the cable box What 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. After you have completed hookup, plug the...
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...LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENTER. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in play...mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the DVD-VCR and your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Before you start... • Turn on -...
...LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENTER. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in play...mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the DVD-VCR and your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Before you start... • Turn on -...
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...When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, 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 menu. If broadcasters in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 22 Setting the clock If your TV. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time...
...When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, 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 menu. If broadcasters in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 22 Setting the clock If your TV. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time...
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... ] [ Auto ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your local PBS station. • For "Time zone" Select the time zone of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member...V v B b carries a time signal. Press B/b CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ 123 ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Auto ] [ No ] VvBb RETURN SET...
... ] [ Auto ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your local PBS station. • For "Time zone" Select the time zone of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member...V v B b carries a time signal. Press B/b CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ 123 ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Auto ] [ No ] VvBb RETURN SET...
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... in your area that carries a time signal in your area. Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape... the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to about 20 minutes. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the...
... in your area that carries a time signal in your area. Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape... the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to about 20 minutes. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the...
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... the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set the minutes by pressing V/v.
... the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set the minutes by pressing V/v.
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...Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 26 Presetting channels Step 6 : Presetting channels This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Presetting ... there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using A/V connections, set them manually. First, we recommend that you wish to preset, set the TV...
...Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 26 Presetting channels Step 6 : Presetting channels This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Presetting ... there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using A/V connections, set them manually. First, we recommend that you wish to preset, set the TV...