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... you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! 3-091-712-12 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada...
... you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-D550P! 3-091-712-12 (1) US DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada...
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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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...is described below: Icon Meaning Functions 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 format or Super VCD format Functions available for...The instructions in the text, for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of your DVD-VCR. Region code Your player has a region code printed on the TV screen. This system is the model used as a general term for example, "SLV-D550P only". • This manual ...
...is described below: Icon Meaning Functions 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 format or Super VCD format Functions available for...The instructions in the text, for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of your DVD-VCR. Region code Your player has a region code printed on the TV screen. This system is the model used as a general term for example, "SLV-D550P only". • This manual ...
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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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...lighting apparatus. 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 remote sensor at your TV Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to operate your Sony TV...
...lighting apparatus. 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 remote sensor at your TV Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to operate your Sony TV...
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... The remote commander is preprogrammed to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. 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, try entering them one that works with...
... The remote commander is preprogrammed to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. 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, try entering them one that works with...
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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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... and, in the following pages to set up your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your DVD-VCR. Failure to page 14 for you, first scan through the table below...cord before connecting. • Turn off the power to use and operation of RF devices. If your DVD-VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Step 3 : Basic hookups Getting Started Before you get started • Be...
... and, in the following pages to set up your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your DVD-VCR. Failure to page 14 for you, first scan through the table below...cord before connecting. • Turn off the power to use and operation of RF devices. If your DVD-VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Step 3 : Basic hookups Getting Started Before you get started • Be...
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... the connections shown on your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to use the A/V connection. • If you do not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (supplied) Audio cord ...receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on 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 TV. ...
... the connections shown on your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to use the A/V connection. • If you do not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (supplied) Audio cord ...receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on 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 TV. ...
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... should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied) (page 111). A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable to the IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you do not have cable TV... (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so 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. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable is...
... should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied) (page 111). A Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you can connect the cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable to the IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you do not have cable TV... (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so 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. VHF C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable is...
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... Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. To 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 page 28. If the... when you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 16 Basic hookups Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 20....
... Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. To 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 page 28. If the... when you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 16 Basic hookups Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 20....
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...C UHF continued Basic hookups 17 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 the channel on your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if your TV: A, VHF B, ...or C. 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 hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use Use this cable directly to your...
...C UHF continued Basic hookups 17 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 the channel on your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if your TV: A, VHF B, ...or C. 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 hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use Use this cable directly to your...
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... outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. The clock is completed, the current time appears in the display window. To change the on ..."Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18 Basic hookups The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for the first time after you connect ...
... outlet. to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. The clock is completed, the current time appears in the display window. To change the on ..."Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18 Basic hookups The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for the first time after you connect ...
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... AC outlet AC power cord Basic hookups 19 What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your cable system scrambles... all or most channels. Getting Started Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box 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 page 20.
... AC outlet AC power cord Basic hookups 19 What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on your cable system scrambles... all or most channels. Getting Started Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box 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 page 20.
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If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français menu appears. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v ... the on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Before you cannot display the setup menu.
If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). B English Español The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" Français menu appears. V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 3 Press V/v ... the on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Before you cannot display the setup menu.
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If broadcasters in play mode, you start... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the clock. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN..." to "3CH" or "4CH" in your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the ...
If broadcasters in play mode, you start... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the clock. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN..." to "3CH" or "4CH" in your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the ...
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... Auto ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your time zone. continued Setting the clock 23 Press B/b CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ 123 ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] ...to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Auto ] [ No ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 5 Press O RETURN, then press SET ...
... Auto ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 4 Press V/v to select the item you know of your area, or select "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your time zone. continued Setting the clock 23 Press B/b CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ 123 ] [ Auto ] [ Auto ] ...to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving [ Auto ] [ Auto ] [ No ] VvBb RETURN SET UP 5 Press O RETURN, then press SET ...
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...you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you wait about 20 minutes. OPTION SETUP... display the setup menu. Using Manual Clock Set Before 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 . • To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display ...
...you leave the cable box on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. If your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set the TV to "3CH" or "4CH" in play mode, you wait about 20 minutes. OPTION SETUP... display the setup menu. Using Manual Clock Set Before 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 . • To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display ...
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Notes • To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set the minutes by CLOCK SET/ADJUST pressing b to select the item to select the digits, then press b. Setting the...
Notes • To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately. • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set the minutes by CLOCK SET/ADJUST pressing b to select the item to select the digits, then press b. Setting the...
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...if there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly 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... methods (page 28). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to the DVD-VCR using automatic presetting methods. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in play mode, you start...
...if there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly 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... methods (page 28). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to the DVD-VCR using automatic presetting methods. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in play mode, you start...