Operating Instructions
Page 4
... (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 Setting the display or sound track language 73 Parental Control...
... (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 Setting the display or sound track language 73 Parental Control...
Operating Instructions
Page 11
... a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with a dot (•) to control a Sony 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.
... a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. Getting Started Controlling other TVs with a dot (•) to control a Sony 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.
Operating Instructions
Page 12
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.
Operating Instructions
Page 20
Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... &#... French, then press ENTER. 20 Selecting a language B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français menu appears. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108).
Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... &#... French, then press ENTER. 20 Selecting a language B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français menu appears. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108).
Operating Instructions
Page 22
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to automatically set the time manually (page 24). SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN OPTION SETUP Language :...ENTER. If your area is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK...
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to automatically set the time manually (page 24). SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN OPTION SETUP Language :...ENTER. If your area is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK...
Operating Instructions
Page 24
...you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press... there are only a few channels in your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set automatically if you do not receive ...24 Setting the clock Notes • The clock cannot be set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. OPTION SETUP Language :...
...you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press... there are only a few channels in your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on . • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set automatically if you do not receive ...24 Setting the clock Notes • The clock cannot be set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. OPTION SETUP Language :...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
...... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set them manually. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using automatic presetting methods. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF ...3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 26 Presetting channels When using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and 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 ...
...... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set them manually. If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using automatic presetting methods. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF ...3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 26 Presetting channels When using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and 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 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 28
...cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV 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 DVD-VCR and your TV. Stop the DVD playback. CH +/- OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock... ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you cannot display the setup...
...cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV 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 DVD-VCR and your TV. Stop the DVD playback. CH +/- OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock... ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you cannot display the setup...
Operating Instructions
Page 46
...number buttons on the tape. • If you do not want to watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. 46 Recording TV programs The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the ...record on the TV. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on . The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. 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 remote...
...number buttons on the tape. • If you do not want to watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback. 46 Recording TV programs The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the ...record on the TV. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on . The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. 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 remote...
Operating Instructions
Page 112
...VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the remote commander. 112 Troubleshooting Clock Power Others The remote commander does not function. 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...power off, VCR does not operate. unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. The power is disconnected from the wall outlet. You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure you have any questions or problems not covered ...
...VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the remote commander. 112 Troubleshooting Clock Power Others The remote commander does not function. 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...power off, VCR does not operate. unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. The power is disconnected from the wall outlet. You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure you have any questions or problems not covered ...
Operating Instructions
Page 115
... selection button on the remote (page 76). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have the heads cleaned at your local Sony dealer for more...
... selection button on the remote (page 76). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have the heads cleaned at your local Sony dealer for more...
Operating Instructions
Page 119
...Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for VHF/UHF Inputs and outputs LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN VIDEO...controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.4 × 11.5 inches) Mass Approx. 3.6 kg (Approx. 7.9 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video...Semiconductor laser Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape...
...Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for VHF/UHF Inputs and outputs LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN VIDEO...controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.4 × 11.5 inches) Mass Approx. 3.6 kg (Approx. 7.9 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video...Semiconductor laser Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape...
Operating Instructions
Page 120
... controls Refer to parts and controls buttons*1 (44) (103) O SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10) P LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*3 (106) *1 H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile dot. Front panel SLV-D550P SLV-D350P A ?/1 POWER (on/standby) switch (11) (35) (42) B PROGRESSIVE indicator (64) (69) C Disc tray (33) D A (open/close) button (33) (34) E Tape compartment (44) F A (eject) button (42) G z REC (record...
... controls Refer to parts and controls buttons*1 (44) (103) O SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10) P LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*3 (106) *1 H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile dot. Front panel SLV-D550P SLV-D350P A ?/1 POWER (on/standby) switch (11) (35) (42) B PROGRESSIVE indicator (64) (69) C Disc tray (33) D A (open/close) button (33) (34) E Tape compartment (44) F A (eject) button (42) G z REC (record...
Operating Instructions
Page 123
... (34) Y x STOP button (34) Z O RETURN button (23) wj MENU button (76) *1 Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Remote commander for DVD A Z (open/close) button (33) (34) B TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (10) C SELECT DVD button (10) D Number buttons*1 (29) E CLEAR button (43) (48) (82) F ANGLE button (79) G SET UP button (20) H SUBTITLE button... (20) ENTER button*2 (20) O DISPLAY button (37) P TOP MENU button (76) Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (35) R VOL (volume) +/- Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 123
... (34) Y x STOP button (34) Z O RETURN button (23) wj MENU button (76) *1 Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Remote commander for DVD A Z (open/close) button (33) (34) B TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (10) C SELECT DVD button (10) D Number buttons*1 (29) E CLEAR button (43) (48) (82) F ANGLE button (79) G SET UP button (20) H SUBTITLE button... (20) ENTER button*2 (20) O DISPLAY button (37) P TOP MENU button (76) Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (35) R VOL (volume) +/- Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 123
Operating Instructions
Page 124
...+/- Remote commander for VIDEO A Z (eject) button (42) B TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (10) C SELECT VIDEO button (10) D Number buttons*1 (29) E CLEAR button (43) F SET UP button (20) G TIMER button (47) H AUDIO button*1 (100) I SKIP button (43) J SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (45) K z REC (record) button...a reference. *2 The ENTER buttons 14 and 20 can be used interchangeably. *3 SLV-D550P only 124 Index to parts and controls buttons (11) T ENTER button*2 (20) U MUTING button (11) V SEARCH button (101) W TV/VIDEO button (46) X INPUT SELECT button (46) Y m (rewind)/M (fast-...
...+/- Remote commander for VIDEO A Z (eject) button (42) B TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (10) C SELECT VIDEO button (10) D Number buttons*1 (29) E CLEAR button (43) F SET UP button (20) G TIMER button (47) H AUDIO button*1 (100) I SKIP button (43) J SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (45) K z REC (record) button...a reference. *2 The ENTER buttons 14 and 20 can be used interchangeably. *3 SLV-D550P only 124 Index to parts and controls buttons (11) T ENTER button*2 (20) U MUTING button (11) V SEARCH button (101) W TV/VIDEO button (46) X INPUT SELECT button (46) Y m (rewind)/M (fast-...
Marketing Specifications
Page 1
SLV-D550P DVD/VCR Combination • Combination DVD and VCR Player • Progressive Output for DVD (480P) with 3-2 Pulldown • Quickset® Timer Dial • VCR Plus+® Programming • Cinema Illumination Multi-Brand TV Remote Control** • Progressive Output for DVD (480P) • DVD, DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R (Video Mode) Playback • CD, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/RW* & MP3 Playback • DVD-RW (VR Mode) Playback
SLV-D550P DVD/VCR Combination • Combination DVD and VCR Player • Progressive Output for DVD (480P) with 3-2 Pulldown • Quickset® Timer Dial • VCR Plus+® Programming • Cinema Illumination Multi-Brand TV Remote Control** • Progressive Output for DVD (480P) • DVD, DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R (Video Mode) Playback • CD, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/RW* & MP3 Playback • DVD-RW (VR Mode) Playback
Marketing Specifications
Page 2
... most major TV brands. SLV-D550P DVD/VCR Combination Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn Features General • Combination DVD and VCR Player • Cinema Illumination Multi-Brand TV Remote Control** • Multi-Lingual On-Screen Display DVD Player • Progressive Output for DVD (480P) • DVD, DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R (Video Mode) Playback • JPEG...
... most major TV brands. SLV-D550P DVD/VCR Combination Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn Features General • Combination DVD and VCR Player • Cinema Illumination Multi-Brand TV Remote Control** • Multi-Lingual On-Screen Display DVD Player • Progressive Output for DVD (480P) • DVD, DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R (Video Mode) Playback • JPEG...
