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... our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. 2-671-543-11 (2) US/ES DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in Canada If this product...Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, 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...
... our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. 2-671-543-11 (2) US/ES DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in Canada If this product...Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, 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...
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... Hookups 32 S-Video/Component 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...
... Hookups 32 S-Video/Component 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...
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...DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of files and folders on the DVD-VCR... 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. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: - video CD ...
...DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of files and folders on the DVD-VCR... 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. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: - video CD ...
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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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.../ DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Buttons on 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. If the TV does...
.../ DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Buttons on 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. If the TV does...
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Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. Setting up the remote commander 13US 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 Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Code ... TVs If more than one code 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. Getting Started Code numbers of the remote commander, the code number may change.
Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. Setting up the remote commander 13US 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 Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Code ... TVs If more than one code 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. Getting Started Code numbers of the remote commander, the code number may change.
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... Sony dealer or qualified technician. Then follow the instructions for you used. Procedures differ depending on the following instructions. Then use and operation of the examples provided, see your DVD-VCR. If your TV does not have completed the setup, you are ready to set up your DVD-VCR so that provides guidelines for audio/video...
... Sony dealer or qualified technician. Then follow the instructions for you used. Procedures differ depending on the following instructions. Then use and operation of the examples provided, see your DVD-VCR. If your TV does not have completed the setup, you are ready to set up your DVD-VCR so that provides guidelines for audio/video...
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...a true "hometheater" experience. Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and 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...does not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. continued Basic ...
...a true "hometheater" experience. Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will optimize the picture and 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...does not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If your TV has stereo jacks DVD-VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) B Use this page. continued Basic ...
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... 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. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas..., you can connect the 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 cable...
... 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. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas..., you can connect the 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 cable...
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... box with only a few scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to 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 not have no UHF ...
... box with only a few scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall DVD-VCR Connect this cable directly to 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 not have no UHF ...
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...an AC outlet. If the clock is set . Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using your DVD-VCR, go to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a ...8226; Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. DVD-VCR setup (Hookup 1 continued) 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 completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 ...
...an AC outlet. If the clock is set . Notes • If you purchase the DVD-VCR. • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using your DVD-VCR, go to AC outlet AC power cord The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a ...8226; Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. DVD-VCR setup (Hookup 1 continued) 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 completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 ...
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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. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and...
... 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. VHF B or UHF For connector types B and...
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... the on the remote. • 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. The "LANGUAGE...
... the on the remote. • 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. The "LANGUAGE...
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Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in your TV. continued Setting the clock 21US Stop the DVD playback. If broadcasters in your area are not sending time signals, set the clock. SET UP V/v/B/b ...DVD·VIDEO switch to automatically set the time manually (page 23). The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR...
Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area is in your TV. continued Setting the clock 21US Stop the DVD playback. If broadcasters in your area are not sending time signals, set the clock. SET UP V/v/B/b ...DVD·VIDEO switch to automatically set the time manually (page 23). The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in play mode, you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is broadcasting a time signal. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR...
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... if you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function..., turn off the DVD-VCR. 22US Setting the clock The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y Haw. (Hawaii...
... if you want, then press B/b to make the setting. • For "Clock data CH" Leave the setting to "Auto" to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. 5 Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu. 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function..., turn off the DVD-VCR. 22US Setting the clock The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y Haw. (Hawaii...
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...Before 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 . • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or... when the DVD-VCR is in play mode, you cannot ...
...Before 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 . • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or... when the DVD-VCR is in play mode, you cannot ...
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The day of the week is turned off. 24US Setting the clock Note • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set , and press V/v to exit the menu. 3 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER. 4 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set automatically. 5 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 6 Press SET UP to select the digits.
The day of the week is turned off. 24US Setting the clock Note • The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is set , and press V/v to exit the menu. 3 Press V/v to select "Manual", then press ENTER. 4 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set automatically. 5 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 6 Press SET UP to select the digits.
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...8226; Set the TV to video input so that you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using manual ...presetting methods (page 27). Stop the DVD playback. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before...
...8226; Set the TV to video input so that you start... • Turn on the remote. • If the DVD player is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your area using manual ...presetting methods (page 27). Stop the DVD playback. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before...
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... 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 select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. continued Presetting channels 27US Stop the DVD playback. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN... SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you cannot display the setup menu....
... 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 select "Channel Setup", then press ENTER. continued Presetting channels 27US Stop the DVD playback. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN... SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you cannot display the setup menu....
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Advanced Hookups S-Video/Component Video/HDMI hookup Select one of the DVD-VCR when you must use S-VIDEO/ Component Video hookup. See page 34 for audio connections. If your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). DVD-VCR to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) (green) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT to a TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with HDMI...
Advanced Hookups S-Video/Component Video/HDMI hookup Select one of the DVD-VCR when you must use S-VIDEO/ Component Video hookup. See page 34 for audio connections. If your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). DVD-VCR to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) (green) S-VIDEO cord (not supplied) to S-VIDEO OUT to a TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with HDMI...