User manual SONY SL-VD500P

[. . . ] 3-083-946-11 (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). 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. [. . . ] 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. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · · · · Reset the counter (page 38). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40). Watch another TV program (page 41). Tip · To check, change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on page 53. Note · If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that: ­ The PlusCode number is incorrect. ­ ONCE, MO~FR, or Weekly was selected incorrectly. You cannot select MO~FR or Weekly for a program that airs more than seven days ahead. Correctly set the PlusCode number again from step 2. · When the PlusCode number is incorrect, "Invalid Code" will appear in the display. 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system Checking/changing/canceling timer settings ?/1 CLEAR SET UP TIMER Basic Operations V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step 2. continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 53 2 Press V/v/B/b to select "Set Timer Recording", then press ENTER. · If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. · If you do not need to change the settings, press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. 3 Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel. · To change the setting, press B/b to flash the item you want to change, and press V/v to change it. · To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. 4 5 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. The indicator appears in the display window. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (you do not have to turn off the DVD-VCR). 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. Program 1 Program 2 Will be cut off 54 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 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. DVD-VCR (red) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) Advanced Hookups (white) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) l: Signal flow to audio input [Speakers] Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder [Speakers] (red) Rear (L) Rear (R) Front (L) Front (R) Subwoofer Center Rear (mono) Note · When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer. continued A/V Receiver hookup 55 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. [. . . ] DVD-RW (page 6) A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited. DVD+RW (page 6) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. [. . . ]