Operating Instructions
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... DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For all other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony...
... DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For all other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! SLV-D350P © 2004 Sony...
Operating Instructions
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...device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to persons. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not intend to operate this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. As the laser beam used in an inclined position. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only....the video head and tape. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may condense inside the unit and cause damage to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD player ...
...device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to persons. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not intend to operate this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. As the laser beam used in an inclined position. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only....the video head and tape. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may condense inside the unit and cause damage to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD player ...
Operating Instructions
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... in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is played. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for replacement of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as vases... location, or is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to this occur, the player may cause a malfunction. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of time you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your safety. A polarized plug has two blades with...
... in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is played. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for replacement of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as vases... location, or is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to this occur, the player may cause a malfunction. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of time you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your safety. A polarized plug has two blades with...
Operating Instructions
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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...
Operating Instructions
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... 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. SLV-D550P is the model used to play on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is used for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of your DVD-VCR. SLV-DXXXX NO. Depending on this player. About this manual Check your model name The instructions in...
... 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. SLV-D550P is the model used to play on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is used for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of your DVD-VCR. SLV-DXXXX NO. Depending on this player. About this manual Check your model name The instructions in...
Operating Instructions
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... or SECAM (this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not be aware that among those recorded in the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with CPRM* protection may...player due to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD...
... or SECAM (this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not be aware that among those recorded in the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with CPRM* protection may...player due to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 14 for proper grounding and, in which your DVD-VCR. If your receiver....ready to use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you used. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Never connect the output of the hookups below . Step 3 : ...the hookups below . Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your DVD-VCR. Then follow the instructions for you, first scan through the table below. Then use your TV does ...
...simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 14 for proper grounding and, in which your DVD-VCR. If your receiver....ready to use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you used. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Never connect the output of the hookups below . Step 3 : ...the hookups below . Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your DVD-VCR. Then follow the instructions for you, first scan through the table below. Then use your TV does ...
Operating Instructions
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... to open the disc tray and place a disc on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player (page 10). ?/1 Z / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations 1 Press Z to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down continued Playing discs 33 with your TV so...
... to open the disc tray and place a disc on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player (page 10). ?/1 Z / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations 1 Press Z to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down continued Playing discs 33 with your TV so...
Operating Instructions
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... Select [OK] to test your video signal. 4) If video signal appears OK, video connection is distorted, press O RETURN. If picture is complete. ENTER RETURN TV Type Black Level Progressive SCREEN SETUP [ 4:3 Letter Box ] [ Off ] [ On ] VvBb RETURN SET UP DVD Settings and Adjustments continued Screen Setup ...RETURN SET UP SCREEN SETUP [ 4:3 Letter Box ] [ Off ] [ On ] 3 Follow the instructions appearing on the unit for 5 seconds. See "Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks" on the unit lights up in orange. The PROGRESSIVE indicator on page 64. 3 Press...
... Select [OK] to test your video signal. 4) If video signal appears OK, video connection is distorted, press O RETURN. If picture is complete. ENTER RETURN TV Type Black Level Progressive SCREEN SETUP [ 4:3 Letter Box ] [ Off ] [ On ] VvBb RETURN SET UP DVD Settings and Adjustments continued Screen Setup ...RETURN SET UP SCREEN SETUP [ 4:3 Letter Box ] [ Off ] [ On ] 3 Follow the instructions appearing on the unit for 5 seconds. See "Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks" on the unit lights up in orange. The PROGRESSIVE indicator on page 64. 3 Press...
Operating Instructions
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...is displayed as an asterisk. • Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can also be recorded according to recognize the tracks. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will generate a loud noise which ...128 kbps and a sampling frequency of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for the player to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format for details on the recording format. continued Playing an MP3 audio track 91 See the instructions of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play audio tracks in MP3PRO ...
...is displayed as an asterisk. • Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can also be recorded according to recognize the tracks. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will generate a loud noise which ...128 kbps and a sampling frequency of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for the player to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format for details on the recording format. continued Playing an MP3 audio track 91 See the instructions of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play audio tracks in MP3PRO ...
Operating Instructions
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...will be rotated. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing JPEG image files 95 Correct the rotation in the single image display Press CLEAR to turn off the menu. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 for the player to the "Select... a Media Type" menu Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU. You can play discs recorded in Multi Session. Files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first 9 MP3 files can play speed, then press ENTER. To return to recognize the files. See the instructions...
...will be rotated. DVD Additional Operations continued Playing JPEG image files 95 Correct the rotation in the single image display Press CLEAR to turn off the menu. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 for the player to the "Select... a Media Type" menu Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU. You can play discs recorded in Multi Session. Files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first 9 MP3 files can play speed, then press ENTER. To return to recognize the files. See the instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... such as "Press SELECT" in the instructions supplied with the disc. When "PBC OFF" is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play using "PBC OFF" Press MENU to the menu Press O RETURN. To return to "PBC ON," press MENU to the instructions supplied with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions... "PBC OFF." 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in step 3 may differ depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in the menu for interactive operations. Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD. In this case, press H PLAY. 98 Playing VIDEO CDs with the disc, as the operating procedure may ...
... such as "Press SELECT" in the instructions supplied with the disc. When "PBC OFF" is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play using "PBC OFF" Press MENU to the menu Press O RETURN. To return to "PBC ON," press MENU to the instructions supplied with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions... "PBC OFF." 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in step 3 may differ depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in the menu for interactive operations. Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD. In this case, press H PLAY. 98 Playing VIDEO CDs with the disc, as the operating procedure may ...
Warranty Card
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... a service problem, or for warranty replacement fee information. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage...
... a service problem, or for warranty replacement fee information. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage...
Operating Instruction corrections (pages 65, 66, 113)
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...volume may improve if you set "Audio DRC" to "TV Mode" (page 66). DVD Troubleshooting "The sound volume is low." (page 113) Incorrect Correct The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set "Audio DRC" to "Wide Range"...66). © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China 0-348-124-01(1) Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance. The sound volume is low on some DVDs. Correct Standard Wide Range Normally select this position. SLV-D550P/SLV-D350P Corrections Please correct the supplied Operating Instructions as follows: "AUDIO...
...volume may improve if you set "Audio DRC" to "TV Mode" (page 66). DVD Troubleshooting "The sound volume is low." (page 113) Incorrect Correct The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set "Audio DRC" to "Wide Range"...66). © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China 0-348-124-01(1) Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance. The sound volume is low on some DVDs. Correct Standard Wide Range Normally select this position. SLV-D550P/SLV-D350P Corrections Please correct the supplied Operating Instructions as follows: "AUDIO...
Marketing Specifications
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... Mode) Playback Video Cassette Recorder • 4-Head Hi-Fi VHS Video Cassette Recorder • 19 Micron Heads for DVD Audio • Harmonic Distortion 103 dB (DVD) > 99 dB (CD) • Signal-to activate the system. 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 •...
... Mode) Playback Video Cassette Recorder • 4-Head Hi-Fi VHS Video Cassette Recorder • 19 Micron Heads for DVD Audio • Harmonic Distortion 103 dB (DVD) > 99 dB (CD) • Signal-to activate the system. 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 •...