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... USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation 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...
... USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation 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...
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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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...: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. Any difference in operation is the model 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 example, "SLV-D550P only". • This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the DVD-VCR...
...: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. Any difference in operation is the model 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 example, "SLV-D550P only". • This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the DVD-VCR...
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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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... do not use this remote commander 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. Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander... If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVDVCR and a Sony TV. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 10 Setting up...
... do not use this remote commander 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. Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander... If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVDVCR and a Sony TV. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 10 Setting up...
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To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. 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 +/-, ... Started Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed, try entering them one at the top of the remote commander to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is preprogrammed to control...
To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. 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 +/-, ... Started Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed, try entering them one at the top of the remote commander to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is preprogrammed to control...
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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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...No cable box or cable box with only a few scrambled channels Cable box with many ways in the following pages to set up your DVD-VCR so that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then use your receiver. Procedures differ depending on the following instructions. Step 3 :... to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of your DVD-VCR. continued Basic hookups 13 To hook up . If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Loose connections may result in particular, specifies that violates the regulations of the Federal...
...No cable box or cable box with only a few scrambled channels Cable box with many ways in the following pages to set up your DVD-VCR so that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then use your receiver. Procedures differ depending on the following instructions. Step 3 :... to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of your DVD-VCR. continued Basic hookups 13 To hook up . If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Loose connections may result in particular, specifies that violates the regulations of the Federal...
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...TV does not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to make the connections shown on 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 your... (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. A Use this hookup if your TV. 14 Basic hookups If your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If you want to the following pages for...
...TV does not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to make the connections shown on 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 your... (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience. A Use this hookup if your TV. 14 Basic hookups If your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If you want to the following pages for...
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... 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. Getting Started Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using: ...8226; 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 antenna cable is required. VHF C UHF If you should use a U/V band mixer ...
... 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. Getting Started Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using: ...8226; 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 antenna cable is required. VHF C UHF If you should use a U/V band mixer ...
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...time after you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 20. Hookup 1 : 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-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels....
...time after you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 20. Hookup 1 : 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-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels....
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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 with only a few channels. 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 with only a few channels. C UHF continued Basic hookups...
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.... To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you ...buttons on page 24. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x 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 change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you ...buttons on page 24. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x 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...
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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 your cable system scrambles all or most channels. 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. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and C, no VHF UHF connection ...
...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 your cable system scrambles all or most channels. 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. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and C, no VHF UHF connection ...
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...Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 20 Selecting a language Step 4 : Selecting... SETUP" menu (page 108). V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 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" ...
...Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 20 Selecting a language Step 4 : Selecting... SETUP" menu (page 108). V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 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" ...
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...). Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to... video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears...
...). Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to... video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears...
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... CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 4 Press V/v to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. Press B/b CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ 123 ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] to exit... the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Pac. ] [ Auto ] The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) ...
... CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 4 Press V/v to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. Press B/b CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ 123 ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] to exit... the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Pac. ] [ Auto ] The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) ...
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...V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. 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 manually (page 24). • If there are only a few channels in play mode..., you cannot display the setup menu. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 24 Setting the clock 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...
...V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. 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 manually (page 24). • If there are only a few channels in play mode..., you cannot display the setup menu. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 24 Setting the clock 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 automatically. Setting the clock 25 CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date Year 12:00AM 1/01 2004 Thu 4 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER...
... 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 CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date Year 12:00AM 1/01 2004 Thu 4 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER...
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...the receivable channels in play mode, you cannot display the setup 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 capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels... 1 to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Step 6 : Presetting channels This DVD-VCR is in your area using automatic presetting methods. Presetting ...
...the receivable channels in play mode, you cannot display the setup 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 capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels... 1 to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Step 6 : Presetting channels This DVD-VCR is in your area using automatic presetting methods. Presetting ...