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... 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...
... 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...
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...available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD ...SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. X Region code 6 About this player. Region code Your player has a region code printed on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by looking at the rear panel of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD...
...available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD ...SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. X Region code 6 About this player. Region code Your player has a region code printed on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by looking at the rear panel of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD...
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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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...the + and - 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 point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at the... time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Buttons on the batteries to operate your Sony TV. Using the remote commander You can be used to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Step 2 : Setting up the...
...the + and - 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 point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR TV and point at the... time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Buttons on the batteries to operate your Sony TV. Using the remote commander You can be used to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Step 2 : Setting up the...
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...Now you find the one at the top of the remote commander to control your TV. If your TV is listed, try entering them one that works with your TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than... one code number 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 ...
...Now you find the one at the top of the remote commander to control your TV. If your TV is listed, try entering them one that works with your TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than... one code number 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 ...
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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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... into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, 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 plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you connect...
... into the AC outlet. to French or Spanish, 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 plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you connect...
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... • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18 Basic hookups If the clock is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : Presetting ...screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts ...
... • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18 Basic hookups If the clock is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : Presetting ...screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts ...
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... Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 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...
... Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 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...
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... it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the clock. When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Your DVDVCR can... pick up this time signal to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output...
... it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the clock. When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Your DVDVCR can... pick up this time signal to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output...
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...automatically if 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 video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. If so, set the clock ...manually (page 24). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote...
...automatically if 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 video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. If so, set the clock ...manually (page 24). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote...
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...channels you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to preset, set them manually. When using automatic presetting methods. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v 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 125. If your area using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to select...
...channels you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to preset, set them manually. When using automatic presetting methods. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v 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 125. If your area using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to select...
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.../disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Stop the...UP 3 Press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select "Channel Add/Delete," then press ENTER. 28 Presetting channels CH +/- CHANNEL ...
.../disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your TV is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Stop the...UP 3 Press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select "Channel Add/Delete," then press ENTER. 28 Presetting channels CH +/- CHANNEL ...
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... 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 to review a scene or dialog that you don't want to the previous chapter, track, . PREV on the remote or m on the...
... 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 to review a scene or dialog that you don't want to the previous chapter, track, . PREV on the remote or m on the...
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... play mode Press m or M on the remote. Each time you stopped the disc in Step 1. PLAY t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3 Note • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for some VIDEO CDs depending on the recording method. continued Playing discs 35 The DVD player starts playback from the top of the...
... play mode Press m or M on the remote. Each time you stopped the disc in Step 1. PLAY t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3 Note • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for some VIDEO CDs depending on the recording method. continued Playing discs 35 The DVD player starts playback from the top of the...
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...:00 point" on an S-VHS tape. Streaks appear while playing in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 104). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can change the playback speed as follows. -× ...DVD automatically. buttons if: - You can also play ) Operation During pause, press y. Notes • Tapes recorded in reverse. • While playing a tape, you insert a tape with no recording...00:00." Basic Operations To display the counter on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to find later. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit...
...:00 point" on an S-VHS tape. Streaks appear while playing in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 104). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The VCR can change the playback speed as follows. -× ...DVD automatically. buttons if: - You can also play ) Operation During pause, press y. Notes • Tapes recorded in reverse. • While playing a tape, you insert a tape with no recording...00:00." Basic Operations To display the counter on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to find later. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit...
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... channel number, then press ENTER. • You can use the number buttons on the remote commander. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. The TV screen will... connections, set the TV to leave it on. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in the LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape. • If you do not want to a VCR tape. • To watch a TV ...
... channel number, then press ENTER. • You can use the number buttons on the remote commander. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. The TV screen will... connections, set the TV to leave it on. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display "TV" in the LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape. • If you do not want to a VCR tape. • To watch a TV ...
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...start the clock. Set the timer again from step 1. on the unit or any button on the remote while you complete the setting in the display window when you are setting the clock for about five ...window. 4 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the VCR to set the clock using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 Tips • To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any of adjustments made with no tape ...TIMER or CHANNEL +/- Be sure you set the month. 3 Press DIAL TIMER. continued Recording TV programs using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the previous step, press the...
...start the clock. Set the timer again from step 1. on the unit or any button on the remote while you complete the setting in the display window when you are setting the clock for about five ...window. 4 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the VCR to set the clock using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 Tips • To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any of adjustments made with no tape ...TIMER or CHANNEL +/- Be sure you set the month. 3 Press DIAL TIMER. continued Recording TV programs using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the previous step, press the...
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...unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. Troubleshooting If you replace the batteries of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General ...cord securely. You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure you are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the remote commander. 112 Troubleshooting Clock Power Others The...
...unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. Troubleshooting If you replace the batteries of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA) General ...cord securely. You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure you are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the remote commander. 112 Troubleshooting Clock Power Others The...
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... not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. buttons. • The video heads are not recorded on the remote (page 76). • Multi-angles are using a monitor, set it to be changed . • Try using a monitor, set it to operate abnormally, unplug the player. Select a channel number when recording TV...
... not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. buttons. • The video heads are not recorded on the remote (page 76). • Multi-angles are using a monitor, set it to be changed . • Try using a monitor, set it to operate abnormally, unplug the player. Select a channel number when recording TV...