Sony SLV-D350P, SLV-D550P User Manual

4 (1)

3-091-712-12 (1) US

DVD Player/

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA

If 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 all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913

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 product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service

Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon

Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

SLV-D550P!

SLV-D350P

© 2004 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ______________

Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

General

Precautions

Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Do not install the unit in a confined space such as a book or similar unit.

Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

2 WARNING

Important Safety

Instructions

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

DVD Precautions

On safety

Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On operation

If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume when playing DVD

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Important Safety Instructions 3

SLV-D550P/SLV-D350P

Corrections

Please correct the supplied Operating Instructions as follows:

“AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 65)

Incorrect

 

AUDIO SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

[ D-PCM ]

 

 

DTS

[ Off ]

 

 

Audio DRC

[ Wide Range ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Correct

 

 

AUDIO SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

[ D-PCM ]

 

 

DTS

[ Off ]

 

 

Audio DRC

[ Standard ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu choices • Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (Page 66)

Incorrect

Wide Range

Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance.

 

 

TV Mode

Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.

Correct

 

 

 

 

Standard

Normally select this position.

 

 

Wide Range

Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance.

 

 

 

DVD Troubleshooting “The sound volume is low.” (page 113)

Incorrect The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “TV Mode” (page 66).

Correct The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “Wide Range” (page 66).

© 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China

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Table of contents

2WARNING

2Welcome!

2General Precautions

3Important Safety Instructions

3DVD Precautions

6About this manual

6This player can play the following discs

8Notes about discs

Getting Started

9Step 1 : Unpacking

10Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

13Step 3 : Basic hookups

20Step 4 : Selecting a language

22Step 5 : Setting the clock

26Step 6 : Presetting channels

30Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only)

Basic Operations

Advanced Hookups

33 Playing discs

37 Guide to the on-screen display

40Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

41Playing a tape

44 Recording TV programs

47Recording TV programs using the timer

50Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only)

55Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only)

58Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

60 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

61 A/V Receiver hookup

63 S-Video/Component Video hookup

DVD Settings and

Adjustments

65 Audio Setup

67 Screen Setup

71Setting the display or sound track language

73Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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DVD Additional Operations

76 Using the DVD’s menu

78Zooming into a scene

79Changing the angles

80Displaying the subtitle

81Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)

86Changing the sound

87Virtual surround setting

89 Playing an MP3 audio track

93 Playing JPEG image files

97Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/ OFF” Functions

VCR Additional Operations

99 Quick Timer Recording

100Recording stereo and bilingual programs

101Searching using various functions

103Adjusting the picture (tracking)

104Changing menu options

106Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

108 General setup information

112 Troubleshooting

117 Glossary

119Specifications

120Index to parts and controls

125DVD Audio/Subtitle Language

126Index

*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Caution

For use of the VCR

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

For use of the DVD player

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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About this manual

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-D550P and SLV-D350P. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR.

SLV-D550P is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D550P only”.

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names.

“DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs.

The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-

Rs 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/CD-

RWs in video CD format or Super

VCD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for music

CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music

CD format

Functions available for VHS

VIDEOs

*MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This player can play the following discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

VIDEO CD

Music CD

“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

SLV-DXXXX

 

NO.

 

X

Region code

6 About this manual

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats:

music CD format

video CD format

MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

Data part of CD-Extras

DVD-ROMs

DVD Audio discs

HD layer on Super Audio CDs

*A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

Also, the player cannot 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 player conforms to the NTSC color system).

A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

A disc with paper or stickers on it.

A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.

Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD- RWs

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with CPRM* protection may not be played if they contain a copy protection signal.

*CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects the copyright of images.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

This player can play the following discs 7

Notes about discs

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

After playing, store the disc in its case.

Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

8 Notes about discs

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.

Started Getting

Unpacking 9

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commander

Remote sensor

You can use this remote

 

commander to operate this DVD-

 

VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on

 

the remote commander marked

 

with an orange dot (•) can be used

 

to operate your Sony TV.

TV /

If the TV does not have the

DVD·VIDEO

symbol near the remote sensor, this

SELECT

remote commander will not

VIDEO

operate the TV.

SELECT

 

DVD

To operate

Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to

 

 

the DVD player

DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at

 

the DVD-VCR

 

 

the VCR

DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor

 

at the DVD-VCR

 

 

your TV

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 avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

Do not use a new battery with an old one.

Do not use different types of batteries.

Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.

Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

10 Setting up the remote commander

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.

2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons. Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony 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, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Started Getting

TV brand

Code number

 

 

Sony

01

 

 

Akai

04

 

 

AOC

04

 

 

Centurion

12

 

 

Coronado

03

 

 

Curtis-Mathes

12

 

 

Daewoo

22

 

 

Daytron

12

 

 

Emerson

03, 04, 14

 

 

Fisher

11

 

 

General Electric

06, 10

 

 

LG/Gold Star

03, 04, 17

 

 

Hitachi

02, 03

 

 

J.C.Penney

04, 12

 

 

JVC

09

 

 

KMC

03

 

 

Magnavox

03, 08, 12

 

 

Marantz

04, 13

 

 

MGA/Mitsubishi

04, 12, 13, 17

 

 

NEC

04, 12

 

 

TV brand

Code number

 

 

Panasonic

06, 19

 

 

Philco

03, 04

 

 

Philips

08

 

 

Pioneer

16

 

 

Portland

03

 

 

Quasar

06, 18

 

 

Radio Shack

05, 14

 

 

RCA

04, 10

 

 

Sampo

12

 

 

Sanyo

11

 

 

Scott

12

 

 

Sears

07, 10, 11

 

 

Sharp

03, 05, 18

 

 

Sylvania

08, 12

 

 

Teknika

03, 08, 14

 

 

Toshiba

07

 

 

Wards

03, 04, 12

 

 

Yorx

12

 

 

Zenith

15

 

 

continued

Setting up the remote commander 11

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 of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

12 Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Basic hookups

Before you get started

Getting

• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.

 

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

 

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. If

Started

you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not

 

be able to use the Plug and Play function.

 

• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture

 

distortion.

 

• If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony

 

dealer or qualified technician.

 

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your DVD-VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your DVD-VCR.

If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 14 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, go directly to one of the hookups below.

If you have

Use

Refer to

 

 

 

Antenna only, no cable TV

Hookup 1

Pages 15 and 16

 

(Plug and Play)

 

 

 

 

No cable box or cable box with only a

Hookup 2

Pages 17 and 18

few scrambled channels

(Plug and Play)

 

 

 

 

Cable box with many scrambled

Hookup 3

Page 19

channels

 

 

 

 

 

After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.

After you have completed the setup, you are ready to use your DVD-VCR.

Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used.

Caution

Connections between the DVD-VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

continued

Basic hookups 13

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 61) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience.

If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to make the connections shown on this page. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to 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 (not supplied)

B Use 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 do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

14 Basic hookups

Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV).

A Use this hookup if you are using:

VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)

UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

Separate VHF and UHF antennas

or

DVD-VCR

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type of connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

B

UHF

VHF

C

UHF

BUse this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 only)

or

DVD-VCR

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type of connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

B For connector types B and C, no

UHF UHF connection is

required.

VHF

C

UHF

Started Getting

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied) (page 111).

continued

Basic hookups 15

Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup

Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.

The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.

to AC outlet

AC power cord

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window.

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.

To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 20.

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page 24.

To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels manually” on page 28.

Notes

If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 26.

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 AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR.

Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

16 Basic hookups

Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)

You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you cannot do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Started Getting

DVD-VCR

Wall

Connect this cable

 

directly to 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 your TV: A,

 

VHF

B, or C.

 

 

 

B

For connector

 

 

or

UHF

types B and C,

 

 

no UHF

 

VHF

connection is

required.

C

UHF

continued

Basic hookups 17

Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup

Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.

The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.

to AC outlet

AC power cord

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window.

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.

To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 20.

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page 24.

To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels manually” on page 28.

Notes

If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 26.

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 AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR.

Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

18 Basic hookups

Hookup 3

Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any 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

Cable box

Wall

or

or

DVD-VCR

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

 

B

UHF

For connector

types B and C, no

 

VHF

UHF connection

is required.

 

 

C

UHF

 

Started Getting

After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 20.

to AC outlet

AC power cord

Basic hookups 19

Step 4 : Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language.

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and 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). 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 play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v

ENTER

1

2

3

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER.

OPTION SETUP

 

 

 

Language

:English

 

 

 

Clock Set/Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Setup

 

[ Off ]

 

 

 

Auto Power Off

 

 

 

 

RF Output Channel

 

[3CH]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v

 

ENTER

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

Press V/v to select “Language”, then press ENTER.

The “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE” menu appears.

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

BEnglish Español Français

V v

ENTER

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER.

20 Selecting a language

4

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

 

Started Getting

Selecting a language 21

Step 5 : Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock.

The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 24).

Before you start…

Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on.

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). 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 play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

1

2

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER.

OPTION SETUP

 

 

 

Language

:English

 

 

 

Clock Set/Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Setup

 

[ Off ]

 

 

 

Auto Power Off

 

 

 

 

RF Output Channel

 

[3CH]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v

 

ENTER

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

Press V/v to select “Clock Set/Adjust”, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

 

press ENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual

 

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v

ENTER

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22 Setting the clock

3

4

5

6

Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

 

 

ENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock data CH

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time zone

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daylight saving

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press V/v to select the item you want, then press

 

B/b to make

the

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

 

RETURN

SET UP

 

 

 

 

• For “Clock data CH”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Started

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

 

 

 

 

Leave the setting to “Auto” to have the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-VCR automatically search for a

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock data CH

[ 123 ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time zone

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daylight saving

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to select a channel that carries a time signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this option if you know of a channel that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

 

RETURN

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

carries a time signal. Most PBS member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stations broadcast a time signal. For the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fastest response, select your local PBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For “Time zone”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

 

 

 

 

Select the time zone of your area, or select

 

 

 

 

 

Clock data CH

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time zone

[ Pac. ]

 

 

 

 

 

set your time zone.

 

 

 

 

 

Daylight saving

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The options are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

 

RETURN

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For “Daylight saving”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

 

 

 

 

Select “Yes” or “No” (standard time), or

 

 

 

 

 

Clock data CH

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time zone

[ Auto ]

 

 

 

 

set the daylight saving time.

 

 

 

 

 

Daylight saving

[ No ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

 

RETURN

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR.

continued

Setting the clock 23

Notes

The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 24).

If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 24).

If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on.

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 turned off.

Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

Turn on the DVD-VCR and 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). 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 play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

1

2

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER.

OPTION SETUP

 

 

 

Language

:English

 

 

 

Clock Set/Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Setup

 

[ Off ]

 

 

 

Auto Power Off

 

 

 

 

RF Output Channel

 

[3CH]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v

 

ENTER

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

Press V/v to select “Clock Set/Adjust”, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

 

press ENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual

 

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v

ENTER

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 Setting the clock

3

4

5

6

7

8

Press V/v to select Manual, then press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

 

 

ENTER.

 

 

 

 

Time

Date

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12:00AM 1/01 2004 Thu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press V/v to set the hour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

 

 

 

 

V v B b

 

ENTER

 

 

RETURN SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Started

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time

Date

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12:00AM

1/01

2004 Thu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

 

ENTER

 

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press b to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing V/v.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date Year

12:00AM 1/01 2004 Thu

VvB b ENTER RETURN SET UP

Set the month, day, and year in sequence by

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

pressing b to select the item to be set, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

press

V/v

to select the digits, then press .

 

 

 

 

Time

Date Year

 

b

 

 

 

 

The day of the week is set automatically.

 

 

 

12:00AM

10/06 2004 Wed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

 

ENTER

 

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Tip

To change the digits while setting, press B to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing V/v.

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 turned off.

Setting the clock 25

Step 6 : Presetting channels

This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 28).

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on.

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). 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 play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

1

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select

(OPTION) and press ENTER.

OPTION SETUP

 

 

 

Language

:English

 

 

 

Clock Set/Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Setup

 

[ Off ]

 

 

 

Auto Power Off

 

 

 

 

RF Output Channel

 

[3CH]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v

 

ENTER

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

26 Presetting channels

2

3

4

5

Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL SETUP

press ENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ]

 

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

 

 

Auto Channel Memory

 

 

 

Channel Add/Delete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Channel Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting

Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

V v B b

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Started

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To preset cable TV channels: Press B/b to select “Cable TV.”

To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press B/b to select “Antenna.”

CHANNEL SETUP

 

 

 

Ant/Cable

[ Cable TV ]

 

 

 

 

Auto Channel Memory

 

 

 

 

Channel Add/Delete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Channel Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ant/Cable

[ Antenna ]

 

 

 

Auto Channel Memory

 

 

 

 

Channel Add/Delete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Channel Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press V/v to select “Auto Channel Memory,” then press ENTER.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.

AUTO CH MEMORY

Memorizing

Please Wait

RETURN SET UP

continued

Presetting channels 27

Sony SLV-D350P, SLV-D550P User Manual

Presetting/disabling channels manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on.

• 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). 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 play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

CH +/–

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

1

2

3

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER.

OPTION SETUP

 

 

 

Language

:English

 

 

 

Clock Set/Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Setup

 

[ Off ]

 

 

 

Auto Power Off

 

 

 

 

RF Output Channel

 

[3CH]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v

 

ENTER

 

RETURN

 

SET UP

Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL SETUP

press ENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ant/Cable

[ Cable TV ]

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

 

 

 

 

Auto Channel Memory

 

 

 

 

Channel Add/Delete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Channel Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V v B b

RETURN

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press V/v to select “Channel Add/Delete,” then press ENTER.

28 Presetting channels

4

To preset/disable a channel:

 

1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter the channel number.

2 Press B/b to select “ADD” (in memory) or “DELETE” (deleted).

3 Press ENTER.

Channel to be preset

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE

Select channel: (in memory)

and press to ADD press to DELETE

Channel to be disabled

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel:

(deleted)

and press to ADD press to DELETE

Started Getting

5

6

Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Note

• If you have not preset channels automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels manually.

Presetting channels 29

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