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... (2) US/ES DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center ..., M2H 3R6 SLV-D570H © 2006 Sony Corporation Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to us at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669)....
... (2) US/ES DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center ..., M2H 3R6 SLV-D570H © 2006 Sony Corporation Myers, FL 33913 For Customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Or write to us at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669)....
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..., there is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Do... of optical instruments with a cleaning cloth. For customers in the space provided below. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to rain or moisture. These limits are located... the disc with this product will not occur in this DVD player is intended to alert the user to radio communications.
..., there is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Do... of optical instruments with a cleaning cloth. For customers in the space provided below. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to rain or moisture. These limits are located... the disc with this product will not occur in this DVD player is intended to alert the user to radio communications.
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Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Notes about discs 3 Precautions 7 About this manual 7 This player can play the following discs Getting Started 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 20 Step 4 : Selecting a language ... Video/HDMI hookup 34 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 36 Playing discs 40 Guide to the on-screen display 43 Playing a tape 47 Recording TV programs 50 Recording TV programs using the timer 53 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system 56 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 58 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock...
Table of contents 2 WARNING 2 Notes about discs 3 Precautions 7 About this manual 7 This player can play the following discs Getting Started 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 20 Step 4 : Selecting a language ... Video/HDMI hookup 34 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 36 Playing discs 40 Guide to the on-screen display 43 Playing a tape 47 Recording TV programs 50 Recording TV programs using the timer 53 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system 56 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 58 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock...
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... Audio Setup 62 Screen Setup 66 Setting the display or sound track language 68 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 71 Using the DVD's menu 72 Zooming into a scene 73 Changing the angles 74 Displaying the subtitle 76 Various play mode functions (Program ...Virtual surround setting 84 Playing an MP3 audio track 90 Playing JPEG image files 94 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 96 Quick Timer Recording 97 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 98 Searching using various functions 100 Changing menu options 102 Editing with...
... Audio Setup 62 Screen Setup 66 Setting the display or sound track language 68 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 71 Using the DVD's menu 72 Zooming into a scene 73 Changing the angles 74 Displaying the subtitle 76 Various play mode functions (Program ...Virtual surround setting 84 Playing an MP3 audio track 90 Playing JPEG image files 94 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 96 Quick Timer Recording 97 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 98 Searching using various functions 100 Changing menu options 102 Editing with...
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... for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual 7US KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. This player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in...
... for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual 7US KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. This player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in...
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... region codes. Also some record companies. Also, refer to protect copyrights. DVDs labeled ALL will not play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this case, view the disc by this player. Depending on it. SLV-DXXXX NO. Music discs...
... region codes. Also some record companies. Also, refer to protect copyrights. DVDs labeled ALL will not play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this case, view the disc by this player. Depending on it. SLV-DXXXX NO. Music discs...
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However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not guaranteed. This player can play the following discs 9US Note on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not guaranteed. This player can play the following discs 9US Note on the other side.
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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 Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10US Unpacking
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 Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10US Unpacking
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... used to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11US on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander will not operate the TV. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV...
... used to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11US on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander will not operate the TV. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV...
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... the remote commander The remote commander is set to TV, the remote performs the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch at the top of the remote commander to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. Number buttons and... of your TV Selects the channel on your TV Selects the channel on or off VOL +/- Now you do not use the remote commander for Sony TV only 12US Setting up the remote commander Controlling TVs with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. • Do not...
... the remote commander The remote commander is set to TV, the remote performs the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch at the top of the remote commander to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. Number buttons and... of your TV Selects the channel on your TV Selects the channel on or off VOL +/- Now you do not use the remote commander for Sony TV only 12US Setting up the remote commander Controlling TVs with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. • Do not...
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... number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric LG/Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox...
... number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric LG/Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox...
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... used. Then follow the instructions for you, first scan through the table below. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as practical....not match any of the examples provided, see your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 15 for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you have completed the connections, follow one of the...cable ground shall be hooked up your receiver. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
... used. Then follow the instructions for you, first scan through the table below. Caution Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as practical....not match any of the examples provided, see your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 15 for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for audio/video (A/V) hookup. If you have completed the connections, follow one of the...cable ground shall be hooked up your receiver. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
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... sound for antenna or cable hookups. If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to make the connections shown on your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a ...32) explains additional hookup methods that will get better picture and sound if you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. continued Basic hookups 15US If you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the AUDIO IN jack on this hookup...
... sound for antenna or cable hookups. If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to make the connections shown on your TV does not have stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • To play a ...32) explains additional hookup methods that will get better picture and sound if you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. continued Basic hookups 15US If you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections first, and then go to the AUDIO IN jack on this hookup...
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... 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 to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. VHF B For connector types B and C, no or UHF UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead... 1 (Plug and Play) A Use this hookup if 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. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if...
... 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 to the DVD-VCR directly If your antenna cable is required. VHF B For connector types B and C, no or UHF UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead... 1 (Plug and Play) A Use this hookup if 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. VHF B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if...
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.... 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 cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C. C UHF continued Basic hookups 17US B For connector or... UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel...
.... 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 cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C. C UHF continued Basic hookups 17US B For connector or... UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel...
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... on page 36. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18US Basic hookups When Auto preset is incorrect, or "-:-" appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page... 25. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. To begin using a time signal...
... on page 36. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off. 18US Basic hookups When Auto preset is incorrect, or "-:-" appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page... 25. • Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. To begin using a time signal...
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... channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do • Record 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. C UHF After you have completed... hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on ...
... channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do • Record 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. C UHF After you have completed... hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on ...
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... ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to exit the menu. 20US Selecting a language Stop the DVD playback. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP... • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language....
... ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to exit the menu. 20US Selecting a language Stop the DVD playback. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP... • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language....
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... display the setup menu. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to use the timer features properly. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press... Set feature works only if a channel in your area is in your TV. Stop the DVD playback. continued Setting the clock 21US Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal.
... display the setup menu. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to use the timer features properly. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press... Set feature works only if a channel in your area is in your TV. Stop the DVD playback. continued Setting the clock 21US Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal.
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... automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your time zone. 3 Press V/v to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the item you ...know of your area, or select "Auto" to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. 22US Setting the clock Use this option if you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave ...
... automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your time zone. 3 Press V/v to select "Auto", then press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select the item you ...know of your area, or select "Auto" to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR. 22US Setting the clock Use this option if you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave ...