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... wait for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. These limits are cautioned that to persons. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the apparatus. ... equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off . • Unplug the unit from equipment with this manual thoroughly and retain it out by the plug, never by one or more of the unit. Note This equipment has been tested and...
... wait for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. These limits are cautioned that to persons. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the apparatus. ... equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off . • Unplug the unit from equipment with this manual thoroughly and retain it out by the plug, never by one or more of the unit. Note This equipment has been tested and...
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...DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 8 Notes about discs Getting Started 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Basic hookups 20 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock 26 Step 6 : Presetting channels 30 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV...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 ...
...DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 8 Notes about discs Getting Started 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Basic hookups 20 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock 26 Step 6 : Presetting channels 30 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV...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 ...
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... in operation is clearly indicated in music CD format Functions available for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. If you try to protect copyrights. Check your model name by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. About this manual Check your DVD-VCR. X Region code 6 About this player. This player can also be performed using the...
... in operation is clearly indicated in music CD format Functions available for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. If you try to protect copyrights. Check your model name by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. About this manual Check your DVD-VCR. X Region code 6 About this player. This player can also be performed using the...
Operating Instructions
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... is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 24. If the clock is set . 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 for 5 seconds ...or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 16 Basic hookups Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 20. To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page ...
... is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 24. If the clock is set . 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 for 5 seconds ...or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 16 Basic hookups Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 20. To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page ...
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... clock and channels. To change the on page 20. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically...
... clock and channels. To change the on page 20. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically...
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Before you cannot display the setup menu. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the time manually (page 24). SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ...Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR 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 are not yet sending time ...
Before you cannot display the setup menu. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the time manually (page 24). SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ...Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR 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 are not yet sending time ...
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Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and 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 select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. SET... 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 turned off. If your area. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 24 Setting the clock If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes. ...
Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and 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 select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. SET... 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 turned off. If your area. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 24 Setting the clock If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes. ...
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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 automatically. Setting the clock 25 Getting Started 3 Press V/v to set the hour. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date Year 12:00AM 1/01 2004 Thu... 4 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER. Time Date Year 12:00AM 10/06 2004 Wed The day of the week is turned off. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date...
... 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 automatically. Setting the clock 25 Getting Started 3 Press V/v to set the hour. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date Year 12:00AM 1/01 2004 Thu... 4 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER. Time Date Year 12:00AM 10/06 2004 Wed The day of the week is turned off. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date...
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If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them manually. 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. SET UP ... the receivable channels in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu ...
If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them manually. 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. SET UP ... the receivable channels in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your area using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu ...
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... input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. CH +/- Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you cannot display the setup...Output Channel" to select "Channel Add/Delete," then press ENTER. 28 Presetting channels When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press ...
... input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. CH +/- Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you cannot display the setup...Output Channel" to select "Channel Add/Delete," then press ENTER. 28 Presetting channels When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press ...
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Presetting channels 29 Note • If you have not preset channels automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels manually. Getting Started 4 To preset/disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/- CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel: (in memory) or "DELETE" (deleted). and press press to ADD to DELETE ...
Presetting channels 29 Note • If you have not preset channels automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels manually. Getting Started 4 To preset/disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/- CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel: (in memory) or "DELETE" (deleted). and press press to ADD to DELETE ...
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After you set the year, "AM" and "12:- -" appear alternately in step 9 on page 58. continued Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in the display window for the first time or "0:- -" appears in the display window, you complete the setting in the display ... sure you have already been set the clock 1 Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator appears in step 9. To set using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 on the unit at the same time during any of adjustments made with no tape inserted. • When the setting time is...
After you set the year, "AM" and "12:- -" appear alternately in step 9 on page 58. continued Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in the display window for the first time or "0:- -" appears in the display window, you complete the setting in the display ... sure you have already been set the clock 1 Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator appears in step 9. To set using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 on the unit at the same time during any of adjustments made with no tape inserted. • When the setting time is...
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... may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X on the unit while turning the DIAL TIMER. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 58). 54 Recording... Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more ...
... may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X on the unit while turning the DIAL TIMER. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 58). 54 Recording... Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more ...
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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) 55 B Enter code with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. VCR Plus+ Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Basic Operations 1 Press VCR Plus+. 2 Press V/v to eight programs together with [0~9] Mode Speed VCR PLUS+ V [Once] [Auto] ... TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. •...
Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) 55 B Enter code with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. VCR Plus+ Number buttons V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Basic Operations 1 Press VCR Plus+. 2 Press V/v to eight programs together with [0~9] Mode Speed VCR PLUS+ V [Once] [Auto] ... TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. •...
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... in the display when you can change the viewing angle. Note • Check the user's manual of angles. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number. DVD Additional Operations Changing the angles 79 The number after the slash indicates the total number of the purchased disc to the selected angle. The scene ...
... in the display when you can change the viewing angle. Note • Check the user's manual of angles. 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number. DVD Additional Operations Changing the angles 79 The number after the slash indicates the total number of the purchased disc to the selected angle. The scene ...
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... this case, manually adjust the tracking. to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. VCR Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 103 Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the... tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on other VCRs. Press TRACKING +/- Tracking Tracking meter Note • The auto ...
... this case, manually adjust the tracking. to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. VCR Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 103 Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the... tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on other VCRs. Press TRACKING +/- Tracking Tracking meter Note • The auto ...
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...stops playback at the auto pause signal. • Depending on the DVD does not match the player. • Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). • The player cannot play . Playback stops automatically. See the operating manual that comes with the playback side facing down on the disc tray...84). • Resume play has taken effect (page 35). • The disc features an auto playback function. • While playing discs with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2. • The MP3 audio ...
...stops playback at the auto pause signal. • Depending on the DVD does not match the player. • Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). • The player cannot play . Playback stops automatically. See the operating manual that comes with the playback side facing down on the disc tray...84). • Resume play has taken effect (page 35). • The disc features an auto playback function. • While playing discs with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2. • The MP3 audio ...