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...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. Or write to us at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation For other Sony product questions, please call Sony... Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For all other product related...
...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. Or write to us at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony Corporation For other Sony product questions, please call Sony... Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For all other product related...
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... Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV 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...
... Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV 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...
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... 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. SLV-DXXXX NO. will appear on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is used to play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This player can also...
... 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. SLV-DXXXX NO. will appear on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is used to play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This player can also...
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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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... to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. Insert the negative (-) end first, then...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. If the TV does not...
... to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. Insert the negative (-) end first, then...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. If the TV does not...
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... until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to control your TV. You can use the buttons marked with your TV.... If your TV is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with the remote...
... until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to control your TV. You can use the buttons marked with your TV.... If your TV is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with the remote...
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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. 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
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...connections are ready to use the Plug and Play function. • Be sure you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 14 for setup. If you have A/V inputs, go directly to Article 820- 40 of the...may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the DVD-VCR to set up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Never connect the output of the examples provided, see your DVD-VCR so that the cable ground shall be hooked up. continued Basic hookups 13 Then ...
...connections are ready to use the Plug and Play function. • Be sure you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 14 for setup. If you have A/V inputs, go directly to Article 820- 40 of the...may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the DVD-VCR to set up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Never connect the output of the examples provided, see your DVD-VCR so that the cable ground shall be hooked up. continued Basic hookups 13 Then ...
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...) B Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the AUDIO IN...
...) B Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the AUDIO IN...
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... or VHF C UHF B 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 TV: A, B, or C. If you have cable TV). VHF C UHF If you cannot... connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. continued Basic hookups 15 A Use this hookup if you are using an antenna (if you do not have...
... or VHF C UHF B 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 TV: A, B, or C. If you have cable TV). VHF C UHF If you cannot... connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. continued Basic hookups 15 A Use this hookup if you are using an antenna (if you do not have...
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... time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the unit continuously for the first time after you...outlet. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or ...
... time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the unit continuously for the first time after you...outlet. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or ...
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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 not have a cable box. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no ...cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting ...
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 not have a cable box. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no ...cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting ...
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You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. 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 . If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. ... : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on page 28. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on the unit continuously for the first time after...
You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. 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 . If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. ... : Presetting channels" on page 26. • Do not press any buttons on page 28. Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on the unit continuously for the first time after...
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...page 20. to AC outlet AC power cord Basic hookups 19 After you cannot do • Record 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 the cable box What you have... completed hookup... What you can do with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on ...
...page 20. to AC outlet AC power cord Basic hookups 19 After you cannot do • Record 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 the cable box What you have... completed hookup... What you can do with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on ...
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.../LANGUE" Français menu appears. 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 -screen display language. Stop the DVD playback. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 10). •...
.../LANGUE" Français menu appears. 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 -screen display language. Stop the DVD playback. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 10). •...
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...(page 24). Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page ... video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). If broadcasters in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. If 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 DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR ...
...(page 24). Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page ... video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). If broadcasters in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. If 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 DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR ...
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... select "Auto", then press ENTER. Getting Started 3 Press V/v to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. Most PBS member RETURN SET UP stations broadcast a time signal. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Pac..... (Hawaii) y Auto VvBb RETURN SET UP • For "Daylight saving" Select "Yes" or "No" (standard time), or "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station. • For "Time zone" Select the time zone of a channel...
... select "Auto", then press ENTER. Getting Started 3 Press V/v to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. Most PBS member RETURN SET UP stations broadcast a time signal. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Pac..... (Hawaii) y Auto VvBb RETURN SET UP • For "Daylight saving" Select "Yes" or "No" (standard time), or "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station. • For "Time zone" Select the time zone of a channel...
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...in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). 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 the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Auto Manual The "CLOCK ...ADJUST" menu appears. Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. Stop the DVD playback. If so, set the clock manually (page 24). • If there are only a few...
...in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). 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 the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Auto Manual The "CLOCK ...ADJUST" menu appears. Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. Stop the DVD playback. If so, set the clock manually (page 24). • If there are only a few...
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... 10/06 2004 Wed The day of the week is 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. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date Year 12:00AM 1/01 2004 Thu V v B b ENTER RETURN SET UP 6 Set the... month, day, and year in sequence by CLOCK SET/ADJUST pressing b to select the item to set the minutes by pressing V/v. Notes • To record TV programs using...
... 10/06 2004 Wed The day of the week is 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. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time Date Year 12:00AM 1/01 2004 Thu V v B b ENTER RETURN SET UP 6 Set the... month, day, and year in sequence by CLOCK SET/ADJUST pressing b to select the item to set the minutes by pressing V/v. Notes • To record TV programs using...
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First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area 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 "3CH" or "4CH" in "... which channels you wish to preset, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to 125. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set them manually. When using a cable box, ...
First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area 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 "3CH" or "4CH" in "... which channels you wish to preset, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to 125. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set them manually. When using a cable box, ...