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...have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). 3-091-712-12 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder ...Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation Or...
...have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). 3-091-712-12 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder ...Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation Or...
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...connected. - When you first install the unit, or when you do not intend to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. CAUTION The use it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned ... radio/TV technician for future reference. WARNING Welcome! These limits are cautioned that to qualified personnel only. Thank you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your authority to constitute a risk of the following measures: - If this equipment does cause harmful ...
...connected. - When you first install the unit, or when you do not intend to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. CAUTION The use it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned ... radio/TV technician for future reference. WARNING Welcome! These limits are cautioned that to qualified personnel only. Thank you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your authority to constitute a risk of the following measures: - If this equipment does cause harmful ...
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... to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. In this apparatus near any discs. On adjusting volume when playing DVD Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by qualified personnel...The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible to this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your television screen indefinitely. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - If you don't, the disc may be damaged. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged...
... to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. In this apparatus near any discs. On adjusting volume when playing DVD Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by qualified personnel...The wide blade or the third prong are especially susceptible to this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your television screen indefinitely. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - If you don't, the disc may be damaged. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged...
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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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...product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. DVD Additional Operations 76 Using the DVD's menu 78 Zooming into a scene 79 Changing the angles 80 Displaying the subtitle 81 Various play mode functions (...setting 89 Playing an MP3 audio track 93 Playing JPEG image files 97 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/ OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 99 Quick Timer Recording 100 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 101 Searching using various functions 103 Adjusting the picture (tracking)...
...product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. DVD Additional Operations 76 Using the DVD's menu 78 Zooming into a scene 79 Changing the angles 80 Displaying the subtitle 81 Various play mode functions (...setting 89 Playing an MP3 audio track 93 Playing JPEG image files 97 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/ OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 99 Quick Timer Recording 100 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 101 Searching using various functions 103 Adjusting the picture (tracking)...
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...MPEG which compresses audio data. About this manual Check your DVD-VCR. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel 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. Region code Your player has a region code printed on... the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a standard ...
...MPEG which compresses audio data. About this manual Check your DVD-VCR. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel 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. Region code Your player has a region code printed on... the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is a standard ...
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...if they contain a copy protection signal. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is designed to playback discs that conform to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. This player can play if it . • A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on ...protects the copyright of images. Please be aware that among those recorded in 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 played on this player conforms to the NTSC color system). •...
...if they contain a copy protection signal. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is designed to playback discs that conform to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. This player can play if it . • A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on ...protects the copyright of images. Please be aware that among those recorded in 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 played on this player conforms to the NTSC color system). •...
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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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...any foreign object into position. 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 at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at the remote sensor at your Sony...
...any foreign object into position. 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 at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at the remote sensor at your Sony...
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... DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at the top of the remote commander to control non-Sony TVs.... Getting Started Controlling other TVs with your TV. Then release ?/1. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron ...remote commander 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/...
... DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at the top of the remote commander to control non-Sony TVs.... Getting Started Controlling other TVs with your TV. Then release ?/1. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron ...remote commander 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/...
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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 Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change.
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... scrambled channels Cable box with many scrambled channels Use Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) Hookup 3 Refer to use your DVD-VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures...has audio/video inputs, refer to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you have completed the setup, you may not be connected to the grounding system of the building, as ...
... scrambled channels Cable box with many scrambled channels Use Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) Hookup 3 Refer to use your DVD-VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures...has audio/video inputs, refer to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you have completed the setup, you may not be connected to the grounding system of the building, as ...
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.... • If you do 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. Note that "Advanced Hookups" (page 61) explains additional hookup methods... TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you want to record regular or cable TV...
.... • If you do 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. Note that "Advanced Hookups" (page 61) explains additional hookup methods... TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you want to record regular or cable TV...
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... you are using : • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only 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... UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you have cable TV...
... you are using : • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only 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... UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you have cable TV...
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..., see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 20. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 28.... plugged into an 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 incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using...
..., see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 20. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 28.... plugged into an 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 incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using...
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... 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 can do with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this...
... 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 can do with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this...
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...time appears in the display window. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18 Basic hookups If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any...Manual Clock Set" on -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. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . To change the on page 24.
...time appears in the display window. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18 Basic hookups If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any...Manual Clock Set" on -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. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . To change the on page 24.
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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. What 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. What you have completed hookup, plug the...
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...Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 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 -screen display language. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français ...menu appears. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP...
...Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 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 -screen display language. B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français ...menu appears. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP...
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...Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10).... a time signal. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to automatically set the time manually (page 24). Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock...
...Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10).... a time signal. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to automatically set the time manually (page 24). Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock...
