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... (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...
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...03, 08, 14 07 03, 04, 12 12 15 continued Setting up the remote commander 11 If your TV is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to control a Sony TV. Then release ?/1. You can use the buttons marked with your TV. Getting... Started Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table...
...03, 08, 14 07 03, 04, 12 12 15 continued Setting up the remote commander 11 If your TV is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to control a Sony TV. Then release ?/1. You can use the buttons marked with your TV. Getting... Started Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the following table...
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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.
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...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. Stop the DVD playback. If... :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to select "Language", then press LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENTER.
...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. Stop the DVD playback. If... :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output Channel [3CH] V v ENTER RETURN SET UP 2 Press V/v to video input. • If the DVD player is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to select "Language", then press LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENTER.
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... press ENTER. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the clock. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. If your area is... 24). Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set...
... press ENTER. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on . • To control the DVD-VCR, set the clock. Auto Manual The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. If your area is... 24). Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to the DVD-VCR using a cable box, turn it on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set...
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...your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is ...(page 24). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on. • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output ...
...your TV. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or "4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu (page 108). Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV is ...(page 24). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on. • To record TV programs using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is turned off. OPTION SETUP Language :English Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off [ Off ] RF Output ...
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...channels, disable them directly 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...all receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to the DVD-VCR using manual presetting methods (page 28). When using automatic presetting ...Presetting channels Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set them ...
...channels, disable them directly 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...all receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF Output Channel" to the DVD-VCR using manual presetting methods (page 28). When using automatic presetting ...Presetting channels Stop the DVD playback. 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using a cable box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set them ...
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... box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF...
... box, turn it on. • To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote (page 10). • Set the "RF...
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... the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch TV while recording, you can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using a cable box, make sure to leave...the number buttons on the remote commander. To watch another channel on the TV. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as illustrated. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and ...
... the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch TV while recording, you can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using a cable box, make sure to leave...the number buttons on the remote commander. To watch another channel on the TV. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as illustrated. To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and ...
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... You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is very...Sony dealer. (For customers in the display window. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is turned on the screen. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the tape is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the remote...
... You cannot control other TVs. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is very...Sony dealer. (For customers in the display window. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is turned on the screen. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the tape is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. • The recording condition of the remote...
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... video heads are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of "Troubleshooting"). If a Sony cleaning cassette is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna. The angles cannot be changed . • Try using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. Consult your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be replaced. buttons. If on the TV or monitor. The player...
... video heads are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of "Troubleshooting"). If a Sony cleaning cassette is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna. The angles cannot be changed . • Try using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. Consult your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be replaced. buttons. If on the TV or monitor. The player...
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...( 11 16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, 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 IN, phono jack (1 each) Input ...140°F) Operating humidity 25% to 80% Dimensions including projecting parts and 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 ...
...( 11 16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, 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 IN, phono jack (1 each) Input ...140°F) Operating humidity 25% to 80% Dimensions including projecting parts and 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 ...
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... DVD/VIDEO buttons (10) P LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*3 (106) *1 H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile dot. Index to parts and controls Refer to parts and controls 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...
... DVD/VIDEO buttons (10) P LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*3 (106) *1 H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile dot. Index to parts and controls Refer to parts and controls 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...
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...) wj MENU button (76) *1 Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 123 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...
...) wj MENU button (76) *1 Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 123 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...
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...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... CH/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. 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...
...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... CH/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. 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...
Marketing Specifications
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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
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... VHS Video Cassette Recorder • 19 Micron Heads for Optimized EP recording • S-VHS Quasi Playback • Quickset® Timer Dial You can program your JPEG digital images from a CD-R/RW* right on recording conditions. **Multi-Brand TV Remote Control is compatible with just a quick turn of the wrist. All rights reserved. SLV-D550P DVD/VCR Combination Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive...
... VHS Video Cassette Recorder • 19 Micron Heads for Optimized EP recording • S-VHS Quasi Playback • Quickset® Timer Dial You can program your JPEG digital images from a CD-R/RW* right on recording conditions. **Multi-Brand TV Remote Control is compatible with just a quick turn of the wrist. All rights reserved. SLV-D550P DVD/VCR Combination Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive...