filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB01COV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 3-091-712-11 (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).
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB02WAR-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB02WAR-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Important Safety Instructions DVD Precautions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • 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.
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filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB04PRE-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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”.
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filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB04PRE-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking • Size AA (R6) batteries Getting Started Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. Unpacking 9 filename[GB05GET-US.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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 You can use this remote commander to operate this DVDVCR and a Sony TV.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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 programed 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Step 3 : Basic hookups Getting Started Before you get started • 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 you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup 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 Getting Started Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV).
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR Getting Started 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Getting Started Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. SET UP 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 4 Press SET UP to exit the menu. Getting Started Selecting a language 21 filename[GB05GET-US.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature SET UP 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 23 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 3 Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Clock data CH Time zone Daylight saving 4 RETURN SET UP Press V/v to select the item 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 search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b to select a channel that carries a time signal.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 24 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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).
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 3 Press V/v to select “Manual”, then press ENTER. CLOCK SET/ADJUST Time 12:00AM 4 Press V/v to set the hour. V v B b ENTER Press b to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing V/v. V v B b ENTER Set the month, day, and year in sequence by pressing b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits, then press b.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 2 Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then press ENTER. The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears. CHANNEL SETUP Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel add/delete Guide Channel Setup 3 Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.” 4 • To preset cable TV channels: Press B/b to select “Cable TV.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 28 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 29 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 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) Channel to be preset CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel: (in memory) and press press to ADD to DELETE Channel to be disabled Getting Started or “DELETE” (deleted). 3 Press ENTER.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 30 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) How the VCR Plus+ system works Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Getting Started SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. OPTION SETUP :English Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup [ Off ] Auto Power Off RF Output Channel [ 3CH ] V v 2 Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then press ENTER. The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB05GET-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 3 Press V/v to select “Guide Channel Setup,” then press ENTER. GUIDE CHANNEL SETUP [GUIDE CH] [TV CH] Enter actual receiving channel V v B b ENTER RETURN SET UP 4 The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press B/b to select the channel number that does not match the guide channel.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. ?/1 Z Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 2 Press H PLAY. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time*. Hour Minute Second Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 76. For VIDEO CDs, see page 97. * “– – – – –” appears when no disc is loaded.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1. 1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop playback. H PLAY. 2 Press The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Notes • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 67) • Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Except for during normal play or FF1 play, no sound is output.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 37 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. Number buttons The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. O RETURN DISPLAY Basic Operations V/v/B/b ENTER Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 38 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM To playback the desired title/track or chapter You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. 1 Press V/v to select the desired item. 2 Press B/b to change the item. 3 Press ENTER to start playback. DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the 4 Press menu.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Notes • The display may not change as operated depending on the disc. • The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position information on the on-screen display is being changed. To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you want.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 40 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake. SELECT DVD Xx To lock the disc tray When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. “LOCK” appears in the display window. The disc tray is locked. To unlock the disc tray Press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 41 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Playing a tape Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10). ?/1 Z TRACKING +/– CLEAR / m/M y Basic Operations ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY DISPLAY 1 Insert a tape.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 42 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 2 Press H PLAY. The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 43 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Playback options Operation Play in slow motion During pause, press y. Play frame by frame During pause, press Play at various speeds (Shuttle play) During playback, press .or >. You can change the playback speed as follows. –× 7 y –× 5 y –× 3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7 SKIP. To resume normal playback Press H PLAY.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 44 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Recording TV programs Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10). • To record from a cable box, turn it on. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 45 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 3 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. 4 Press z REC to start recording. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. “REC” appears in the display window. To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY to display the time counter.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 46 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the 2 IfTV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. 3 To watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. H PLAY.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 47 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. ?/1 Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10).
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 48 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 2 Set the channel number, start and stop times, date, and tape speed: CH START END DATE SPEED 1 Press b to select each item in turn. 2 Press V/v to set each item. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 49 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the AUTO mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 50 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 51 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 3 Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time. 4 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. 5 Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time. “START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window. Basic Operations You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 52 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 6 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. 7 Press DIAL TIMER. 8 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. 9 Press DIAL TIMER. 10 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed. 11 Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 53 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the unit at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings. To set the clock down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator appears in the display 1 Hold window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. 2 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month. DIAL TIMER.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 54 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 55 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D550P only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. VCR Plus+ Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 56 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset. VCR PLUS+ B Enter code with [0~9] Mode Speed V v B 4 Press V/v to select “Mode.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 57 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer To use the DVD-VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The timer indicator disappears from the display window and the DVD-VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 58 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10). • When using a decoder, turn it on.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 59 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM 3 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB06BAS-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 60 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the DVD-VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. ?/1 POWER x To lock the DVD-VCR When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until “LOCK” appears in the display window. The DVD-VCR turns off and the indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB07ADV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 61 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM Advanced Hookups A/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. ∗ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB07ADV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 62 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM B Use this hookup if your A/V reciever has a Dolby Digital or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player. You must make connections using B-1 and B-2 .
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB07ADV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 63 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM S-Video/Component Video hookup Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/ Component Video hookup. A Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
filename[C:\3091712111SLVD550PUS\GB07ADV-US.fm] GB03COV-US.book Page 64 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:27 AM B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. See page 61 for audio connections.
