Insert: TV screen going blank
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...try pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel of the unit. SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P/SLV-D201P If your TV has component video input jacks" (page 58 for SLV-D500P/page 47 for SLV-D300P /page 45 for the DVD player.) In any other case, pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on your TV ... the disc is stopped, press the PROGRESSIVE button only if you have connected a progressive format TV to the DVD-VCR's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord. (The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for SLV-D201P). © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-086-788-02(1)
...try pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel of the unit. SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P/SLV-D201P If your TV has component video input jacks" (page 58 for SLV-D500P/page 47 for SLV-D300P /page 45 for the DVD player.) In any other case, pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on your TV ... the disc is stopped, press the PROGRESSIVE button only if you have connected a progressive format TV to the DVD-VCR's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord. (The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for SLV-D201P). © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3-086-788-02(1)
Dimensions Diagram
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SLV-D300/500 DESCRIPTION: DVD/Player POWER DIMENSIONS VHS Player/Recorder REQUIREMENTS:120V AC (WHD): 17 " x 4 " x 13" POWER 60Hz WEIGHT: Approx 14 lbs CONSUMPTION:40 watts RMT-V50A REMOTE COMMANDER approx FRONT VIEW 17 " DVD M T VID E O Hi-Fi Stereo R LINE IN 3 5/8" SIDE VIEW 11 1/2" DVD & VCR LINE OUT LINE IN IN L AUDIO RF R OUT VIDEO BACK VIEW DVD... • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate...
SLV-D300/500 DESCRIPTION: DVD/Player POWER DIMENSIONS VHS Player/Recorder REQUIREMENTS:120V AC (WHD): 17 " x 4 " x 13" POWER 60Hz WEIGHT: Approx 14 lbs CONSUMPTION:40 watts RMT-V50A REMOTE COMMANDER approx FRONT VIEW 17 " DVD M T VID E O Hi-Fi Stereo R LINE IN 3 5/8" SIDE VIEW 11 1/2" DVD & VCR LINE OUT LINE IN IN L AUDIO RF R OUT VIDEO BACK VIEW DVD... • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate...
Note on making connections
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.... SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P Note on your TV. You can enjoy higher quality DVD images by connecting the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio output for DVDs (LINE OUT AUDIO L/R) to a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on making connections Do not connect both the DVD&VCR outputs (LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) and S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) to S-VIDEO OUT Sony...
.... SLV-D500P/SLV-D300P Note on your TV. You can enjoy higher quality DVD images by connecting the S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) and the audio output for DVDs (LINE OUT AUDIO L/R) to a different set of TV inputs such as LINE 2 on making connections Do not connect both the DVD&VCR outputs (LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) and S-video output (S-VIDEO OUT) to S-VIDEO OUT Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... 3R6 SLV-D500P © 2003 Sony Corporation For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. 3-083-946-11 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder...
... 3R6 SLV-D500P © 2003 Sony Corporation For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. 3-083-946-11 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) 8 Unpacking
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) 8 Unpacking
Operating Instructions
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... not use this remote commander to the diagram inside the battery compartment. VCR and a Sony TV. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD- continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA... or lighting apparatus. SELECT DVD 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...
... not use this remote commander to the diagram inside the battery compartment. VCR and a Sony TV. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD- continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA... or lighting apparatus. SELECT DVD 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...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control your TV. Now you find the one that works with a dot (•) to control a Sony... manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson ...
...DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control your TV. Now you find the one that works with a dot (•) to control a Sony... manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson ...
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Setting up the remote commander 11 Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Getting Started 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 programed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries.
Setting up the remote commander 11 Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Getting Started 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 programed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries.
Operating Instructions
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If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use your DVD-VCR. After you have completed the connections, follow one of your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Failure to do so may result in operation that it works best for proper grounding and, in which your DVD-VCR. Step 3 : Basic hookups ...Page 18 After you have completed the setup, you used. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you , first scan through the table below . Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to one of cable entry as close to all equipment. • Do not connect the ...
If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use your DVD-VCR. After you have completed the connections, follow one of your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Failure to do so may result in operation that it works best for proper grounding and, in which your DVD-VCR. Step 3 : Basic hookups ...Page 18 After you have completed the setup, you used. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you , first scan through the table below . Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to one of cable entry as close to all equipment. • Do not connect the ...
Operating Instructions
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If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to make the connections shown on your TV. continued Basic hookups 13 Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for antenna or ...cable hookups. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. 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 your...
If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to make the connections shown on your TV. continued Basic hookups 13 Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and sound for antenna or ...cable hookups. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. 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 your...
Operating Instructions
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... is VHF required. A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. If you have cable TV). Hookup 1 (Plug and Play... 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 B For connector types B and C, no UHF or UHF connection...
... is VHF required. A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. If you have cable TV). Hookup 1 (Plug and Play... 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 B For connector types B and C, no UHF or UHF connection...
Operating Instructions
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...is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. continued Basic hookups 15 Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP ...page 24. • Do not press any buttons on page 19. Getting Started Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in ...
...is completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. continued Basic hookups 15 Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP ...page 24. • Do not press any buttons on page 19. Getting Started Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in ...
Operating Instructions
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.... UHF 16 Basic hookups 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 hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this cable directly to your...
.... UHF 16 Basic hookups 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 hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this cable directly to your...
Operating Instructions
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...on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . AC power cord When Auto preset is ... can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 22. continued Basic hookups 17 Getting Started Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 26. to French or ...
...on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . AC power cord When Auto preset is ... can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 22. continued Basic hookups 17 Getting Started Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 26. to French or ...
Operating Instructions
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What you can do • Record with this hookup if your VHF TV: A, B, or C. C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no ... selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF DVD-VCR A Match the type of or connector on page 19. 18 Basic hookups to AC outlet AC power cord...
What you can do • Record with this hookup if your VHF TV: A, B, or C. C UHF After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no ... selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF DVD-VCR A Match the type of or connector on page 19. 18 Basic hookups to AC outlet AC power cord...
Operating Instructions
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...; If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100). SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to exit the menu. Selecting a language 19 Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on...
...; If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100). SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to exit the menu. Selecting a language 19 Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on...
Operating Instructions
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...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 clock. Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. ... mode, you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." The "SETUP MENU" appears. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 20 Setting the clock Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP. If broadcasters in your area is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100).
...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 clock. Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 9). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. ... mode, you cannot display the "SETUP MENU." The "SETUP MENU" appears. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 20 Setting the clock Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP. If broadcasters in your area is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 100).
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... to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the... DVD-VCR. The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto • For "...
... to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the... DVD-VCR. The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto • For "...
Operating Instructions
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... is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is connected to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area that carries a time signal in your TV is turned off. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you do not receive a...manually (page 22). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure 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 clock manually (page 22). • If there are only a ...
... is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is connected to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area that carries a time signal in your TV is turned off. The "SETUP MENU" appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you do not receive a...manually (page 22). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure 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 clock manually (page 22). • If there are only a ...
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Notes • To record TV programs using 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. 7 Press O RETURN to set the hour. 5 Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to save the clock setting. Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Manual," then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to set the minutes. 6 Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes. The day of the week is turned off. Setting the clock 23
Notes • To record TV programs using 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. 7 Press O RETURN to set the hour. 5 Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to save the clock setting. Getting Started 3 Press V/v to select "Manual," then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to set the minutes. 6 Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes. The day of the week is turned off. Setting the clock 23