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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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... be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play on the DVD-VCR having the same or ...the DVD VIDEO is used for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. If you try to protect copyrights. will also play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. X Region code 6 About this manual This system is prohibited by area limitations." About this manual Check your DVD-VCR.
... be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play on the DVD-VCR having the same or ...the DVD VIDEO is used for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. If you try to protect copyrights. will also play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. X Region code 6 About this manual This system is prohibited by area limitations." About this manual Check your DVD-VCR.
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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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... 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 DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and...
... 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 DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and...
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... also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. 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. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with a dot (•) to...
... also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. 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. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with a dot (•) to...
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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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... not press any buttons on page 28. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on -screen display language...
... not press any buttons on page 28. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on -screen display language...
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...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 connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed..., the channels may be performed by some TV channels. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. When Auto preset ...
...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 connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed..., the channels may be performed by some TV channels. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. When Auto preset ...
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.... 20 Selecting a language 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 start...
.... 20 Selecting a language 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 start...
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... ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. If broadcasters in 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. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears... connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area ...
... ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. If broadcasters in 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. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears... connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area ...
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...Setting the clock 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.... • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in your area that carries a time signal in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu.... made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area.
...Setting the clock 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.... • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is in your area that carries a time signal in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu.... made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area.
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... is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to the DVD-VCR using automatic presetting methods. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [...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 start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select...
... is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to the DVD-VCR using automatic presetting methods. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [...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 start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select...
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...ENTER. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Number ... (page 108). CH +/- 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 select "Channel Add/Delete," then press ENTER. 28 Presetting channels...
...ENTER. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] The "CHANNEL SETUP" menu appears. Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Number ... (page 108). CH +/- 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 select "Channel Add/Delete," then press ENTER. 28 Presetting channels...
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...ORG) and play and remove the disc Z *1 If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. *2 For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only *3 For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only Tips • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want... with some scenes. • Switching between ORG and PL. 34 Playing discs The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. appears when no disc is stopped. 2 Press H PLAY. PREV on the remote or m on the unit in VR mode is possible only while the disc is loaded.
...ORG) and play and remove the disc Z *1 If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. *2 For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only *3 For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only Tips • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want... with some scenes. • Switching between ORG and PL. 34 Playing discs The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. appears when no disc is stopped. 2 Press H PLAY. PREV on the remote or m on the unit in VR mode is possible only while the disc is loaded.
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... remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode Press m or M on the remote. Tip • To begin playback from the point where you want, press H PLAY. To locate a point quickly by...
... remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode Press m or M on the remote. Tip • To begin playback from the point where you want, press H PLAY. To locate a point quickly by...
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...not be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can also play ) Operation During pause, press y. The counter in the display window resets to DVD automatically. Basic Operations To display the counter on an S-VHS tape. buttons if: - ... tape is muted during pause. The picture shakes during playback at various speeds. • The picture may also be visible on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to "0:00:00." Playback options Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Play at various speeds (Shuttle play ...
...not be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs can also play ) Operation During pause, press y. The counter in the display window resets to DVD automatically. Basic Operations To display the counter on an S-VHS tape. buttons if: - ... tape is muted during pause. The picture shakes during playback at various speeds. • The picture may also be visible on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to "0:00:00." Playback options Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Play at various speeds (Shuttle play ...
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...20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the display window. 2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, make sure to one minute for short tapes such as illustrated. Enter the channel... tab Tips • To select a channel, you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. 46 Recording TV... It may not be recorded on the tape. • If you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. When using A/V connections, set...
...20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the display window. 2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, make sure to one minute for short tapes such as illustrated. Enter the channel... tab Tips • To select a channel, you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. 46 Recording TV... It may not be recorded on the tape. • If you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. When using A/V connections, set...
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... Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute. 6 When you have already been set using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in the display window for the first time or ... then the year. Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to set the clock using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 Notes • If eight programs have finished setting the time...previous step To return to February 29th using the Dial Timer. on the unit or any button on the remote while you are setting the clock for about five seconds. • If you are making the setting....
... Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute. 6 When you have already been set using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in the display window for the first time or ... then the year. Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to set the clock using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 Notes • If eight programs have finished setting the time...previous step To return to February 29th using the Dial Timer. on the unit or any button on the remote while you are setting the clock for about five seconds. • If you are making the setting....
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...the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. Reset the clock (and timer). The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA).... The clock has stopped and "--:--" appears in the remote commander with new ones if they are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the display window. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is turned on the screen. Troubleshooting If you have ...
...the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. Reset the clock (and timer). The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA).... The clock has stopped and "--:--" appears in the remote commander with new ones if they are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the display window. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is turned on the screen. Troubleshooting If you have ...
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... use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it to video input. Consult your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be replaced. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; VCR Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The playback picture does not appear • Make sure the TV is set...+/- If on the TV or monitor. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have to be charged). The angles cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 76). • Multi-angles are not ...
... use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it to video input. Consult your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be replaced. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; VCR Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The playback picture does not appear • Make sure the TV is set...+/- If on the TV or monitor. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have to be charged). The angles cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 76). • Multi-angles are not ...