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...-12 (1) US 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-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! SLV-D350P ©...
...-12 (1) US 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-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! SLV-D350P ©...
Operating Instructions
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...OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD player is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the space provided below. Model No Serial No ... the receiving antenna. - Thank you call upon your authority to rain or moisture. Before operating this player, please read this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. It is harmful to eyes, do not place objects filled with this equipment does cause harmful interference to the...
...OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this DVD player is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the space provided below. Model No Serial No ... the receiving antenna. - Thank you call upon your authority to rain or moisture. Before operating this player, please read this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. It is harmful to eyes, do not place objects filled with this equipment does cause harmful interference to the...
Operating Instructions
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...lightning storms or when unused for an extended period of optical instruments with this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for your television screen indefinitely. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - The use this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or...or grounding-type plug. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your safety. It may condense on the apparatus. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have fallen into your outlet, consult an ...
...lightning storms or when unused for an extended period of optical instruments with this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for your television screen indefinitely. DVD Precautions On safety • Caution - The use this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or...or grounding-type plug. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your safety. It may condense on the apparatus. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have fallen into your outlet, consult an ...
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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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... setting 89 Playing an MP3 audio track 93 Playing JPEG image files 97 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/ OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 99 Quick Timer Recording 100 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 101 Searching using various functions 103 Adjusting the picture (tracking...106 Editing with cable television transmission may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. For use of this recorder with another VCR Caution For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only...
... setting 89 Playing an MP3 audio track 93 Playing JPEG image files 97 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/ OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 99 Quick Timer Recording 100 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 101 Searching using various functions 103 Adjusting the picture (tracking...106 Editing with cable television transmission may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. For use of this recorder with another VCR Caution For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only...
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... 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...: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. SLV-D550P is prohibited by looking at the rear panel of the unit and only will play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. SLV-DXXXX NO. Region code Your player has a region code printed on the DVD VIDEO, ...
... 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...: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. SLV-D550P is prohibited by looking at the rear panel of the unit and only will play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. SLV-DXXXX NO. Region code Your player has a region code printed on the DVD VIDEO, ...
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...: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Since this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of files and folders on this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that ...DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not be available. Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs 7 Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on CD-ROMs, defined by some record...
...: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Since this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of files and folders on this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that ...DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not be available. Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs 7 Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on CD-ROMs, defined by some record...
Operating Instructions
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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 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. TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to operate this DVDVCR and...
... 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. TV / DVD·VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD Remote sensor To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to operate this DVDVCR and...
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... at the top of the remote commander to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter 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 use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV's code number using the number buttons. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General...
... at the top of the remote commander to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter 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 use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV's code number using the number buttons. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General...
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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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... of the hookups below. Step 3 : Basic hookups Getting Started Before you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Selecting the best hookup option There are completed. After you used. If your TV ...each component before the connections are completed, you may not be made only as practical. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use your DVD-VCR. Then use and operation of the examples provided, see your receiver. Failure to an antenna or make connections ...
... of the hookups below. Step 3 : Basic hookups Getting Started Before you make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Selecting the best hookup option There are completed. After you used. If your TV ...each component before the connections are completed, you may not be made only as practical. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use your DVD-VCR. Then use and operation of the examples provided, see your receiver. Failure to an antenna or make connections ...
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... white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. A Use this hookup if your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go 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 the A/V connection. • If you...
... white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. A Use this hookup if your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go 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 the A/V connection. • If you...
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...not have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you cannot connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. If you have cable TV). Getting Started Hookup...(you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF...you are using a VHF-only antenna (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. ...
...not have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you cannot connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. If you have cable TV). Getting Started Hookup...(you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) DVD-VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF...you are using a VHF-only antenna (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. ...
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... If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 20. Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting ...x on page 24. The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a...
... If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 20. Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup Plug the DVD-VCR into the AC outlet. The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is set . To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting ...x on page 24. The clock is plugged into an AC outlet. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a...
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...VHF connection is required. 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 TV if you do not have a cable box. 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 this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a ...
...VHF connection is required. 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 TV if you do not have a cable box. 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 this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a ...
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...When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" 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 AC power cord for the first time... after you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 20. to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual...
...When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" 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 AC power cord for the first time... after you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x on page 20. to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual...
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... many scrambled channels Recommended use Use 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. VHF B or UHF For ...
... many scrambled channels Recommended use Use 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. VHF B or UHF For ...
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SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then 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 start... • Turn on -screen display ...
SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then 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 start... • Turn on -screen display ...
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Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. If your area is connected to...
Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to video input. • If the DVD player is in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). When using A/V connections, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then CLOCK SET/ADJUST press ENTER. If your area is connected to...