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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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This player can also be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of the icons used in ... this manual are trademarks. Check your model name by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. SLV-D550P is used for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. DVDs labeled ALL will play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. If you try to protect copyrights. Any...
This player can also be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of the icons used in ... this manual are trademarks. Check your model name by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. SLV-D550P is used for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. DVDs labeled ALL will play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. If you try to protect copyrights. Any...
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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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... hot or humid place. • Do not drop any foreign object into position. TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.... (•) can use different types of time, remove the batteries 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.
... hot or humid place. • Do not drop any foreign object into position. TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.... (•) can use different types of time, remove the batteries 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.
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To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control a Sony TV. Now you find the one that works with a dot (•) to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV. If your TV is listed in ...
To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of the remote commander to control a Sony TV. Now you find the one that works with a dot (•) to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV. If your TV is listed in ...
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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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...change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, 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 the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 16 Basic hookups If the clock is completed...
...change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, 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 the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 16 Basic hookups If the clock is completed...
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...'s clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If the clock is completed, the current time appears in the display window, 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 more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18 Basic hookups Notes • If...
...'s clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. If the clock is completed, the current time appears in the display window, 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 more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18 Basic hookups Notes • If...
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... "4CH" in play mode, 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 -screen display language. Stop the DVD playback. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power ...remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v to select "Language", then press LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENTER. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player...
... "4CH" in play mode, 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 -screen display language. Stop the DVD playback. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power ...remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v to select "Language", then press LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENTER. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player...
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...] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 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 "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 22 Setting... are not yet sending time signals, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is broadcasting a time signal. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. •...
...] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 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 "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 22 Setting... are not yet sending time signals, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is broadcasting a time signal. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on. •...
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...Using Manual Clock Set Before 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 the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. •... If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. If your TV is connected to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. V ...
...Using Manual Clock Set Before 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 the DVD-VCR using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. •... If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. If your TV is connected to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. V ...
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... display the setup menu. If you have already decided which channels you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to the DVD-VCR using manual presetting methods (page 28). Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using... 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to 125. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you wish to preset, 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 select (OPTION) and press...
... display the setup menu. If you have already decided which channels you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to the DVD-VCR using manual presetting methods (page 28). Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using... 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to 125. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you wish to preset, 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 select (OPTION) and press...
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... When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in... play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV...
... When using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in... play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV...
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... • Switching between ORG and PL. 34 Playing discs 2 Press H PLAY. PREV on the remote or m on the TV screen. Depending on the disc, a menu Hour Minute Second may not be... able to switch between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is possible only while the disc is stopped. Additional tasks To Press Stop play x...Z *1 If you pause the DVD player for more than 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...
... • Switching between ORG and PL. 34 Playing discs 2 Press H PLAY. PREV on the remote or m on the TV screen. Depending on the disc, a menu Hour Minute Second may not be... able to switch between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is possible only while the disc is stopped. Additional tasks To Press Stop play x...Z *1 If you pause the DVD player for more than 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...
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...disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode Press m or M on the recording method. Note • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on the remote. To locate a ...point quickly in continuous play mode (CD and MP3 only) During playback, hold down m or M on the unit. The DVD player starts playback from the...
...disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode Press m or M on the recording method. Note • The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on the remote. To locate a ...point quickly in continuous play mode (CD and MP3 only) During playback, hold down m or M on the unit. The DVD player starts playback from the...
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...of tape inserted in the display window resets to DVD automatically. buttons if: - The VCR will not record in slow motion Play frame by frame Play at ..., see "To search for the counter 0:00:00 point" on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to "0:00:00." During playback, press .or >. Tip •...TRACKING +/- The picture shakes during normal playback. When S-VHS tapes are played 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. -× 7 y ...
...of tape inserted in the display window resets to DVD automatically. buttons if: - The VCR will not record in slow motion Play frame by frame Play at ..., see "To search for the counter 0:00:00 point" on this VCR but the remote commander's function switches to "0:00:00." During playback, press .or >. Tip •...TRACKING +/- The picture shakes during normal playback. When S-VHS tapes are played 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. -× 7 y ...
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... and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the remote commander. Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the...Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such as illustrated. To watch TV while recording, you can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the...
... and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the remote commander. Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the...Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such as illustrated. To watch TV while recording, you can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the...
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...or "0:- -" appears in the display window. 4 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to February 29th using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 Notes • If eight programs have set the clock 1 Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator ...this day. • The timer indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 on the remote while you are setting the clock for about five seconds. • If you set the hour and minute. 6 When...cannot set the clock to set the month. 3 Press DIAL TIMER. continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer. buttons on page 58.
...or "0:- -" appears in the display window. 4 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to February 29th using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) 53 Notes • If eight programs have set the clock 1 Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator ...this day. • The timer indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 on the remote while you are setting the clock for about five seconds. • If you set the hour and minute. 6 When...cannot set the clock to set the month. 3 Press DIAL TIMER. continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer. buttons on page 58.
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...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 The power is turned on but the DVD- • Moisture condensation has occurred. unplug the... your TV's code number. Clock Power Others The remote commander does not function. 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 the display window. ...
...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 The power is turned on but the DVD- • Moisture condensation has occurred. unplug the... your TV's code number. Clock Power Others The remote commander does not function. 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 the display window. ...
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...remote (page 76). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. buttons. Operation Symptom Remedy The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Try using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. buttons. • The video heads are not recorded... Try using a monitor, set to video input. • Select the correct source with the TRACKING +/- Playback The picture is not available in your area, have to operate abnormally, unplug the player. The picture has no sound. ...
...remote (page 76). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. buttons. Operation Symptom Remedy The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Try using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. buttons. • The video heads are not recorded... Try using a monitor, set to video input. • Select the correct source with the TRACKING +/- Playback The picture is not available in your area, have to operate abnormally, unplug the player. The picture has no sound. ...