Recording TV programs using the Dial

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.

?/1 POWER CHANNEL +/–

DIAL TIMER X

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR.

•When using a cable box, turn it on.

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

Press DIAL TIMER.

DATE indicator appears and the current date flashes in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, MONTH indicator will appear.

To set the date and time, see “To set the clock” on page 53.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

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

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Sony D350P operating instructions Recording TV programs using the Dial, Timer SLV-D550P only

Contents

DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder Owner’s Record For customers in the U.S.A On operation On safetyOn adjusting volume when playing On cleaning discs Menu choices Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control Audio Setup menuDVD Troubleshooting The sound volume is low. Corrections Table of contents For use of the VCR DVD Additional OperationsVCR Additional Operations Additional Information Format of discs Region codeCheck your model name Icon Meaning Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Example of discs that the player cannot playPage Unpacking Setting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVsTV brand Code number Setting up the remote commander Basic hookups Selecting the best hookup optionBefore you get started Audio/video cord supplied Audio cord not supplied Audio/video A/V hookupUse this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks TV A, B, or C Use this hookup if you are usingHookup 1 Plug and Play Antenna hookup Rear of TV Hookup 1 DVD-VCR setup To AC outlet AC power cordPlug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Recommended useWhat you can do with this hookup What you cannot do Hookup 2 DVD-VCR setup Wall Cable box Rear of TV Hookup Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channelsFor connector After you have completed hookup… Before you start… Selecting a language Press SET UP to exit the menu Clock SET/ADJUST menu appears Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock Set feature Press V/v to select Clock Set/Adjust, then For Clock data CH Channel that carries a time signal. Press B/bPress V/v to select Auto, then press Press V/v to select the item you want, then press To make Using Manual Clock Set Set the month, day, and year in sequence by Day of the week is set automaticallyTip Presetting channels Press SET UP, then press V/v to selectOption and press Enter Press V/v to select Channel Setup, then Channel Setup menu appearsPress V/v to select Ant/Cable Presetting/disabling channels manually Press V/v to select Channel Add/Delete, then press EnterCH + Number buttons Channel to be disabled Channel to be preset How the VCR Plus+ system works Setting up the VCR Plus+ systemHow to set up your VCR Example of Channel Line-up Chart Press SET UP, then press V/v to select Press V/v to select Guide Channel Setup, then press Enter Place a disc on the disc tray Playing discsBefore you start Basic Operations Press Depending on the disc, a menuAdditional tasks Hour Minute Second To resume normal playback, press H Play To Resume playback for the current disc Resume Play Tip You can check disc information during Guide to the on-screen display To playback the desired title/track or chapter To playback from the desired title/track counter positionIndication Counter information To adjust the playback picture Custom AV Mode Press B/b to change the settingSetting Video Setting Audio Setting Basic To lock the disc tray Locking the disc tray Child LockYou can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray Is not opened by mistake Insert a tape Playing a tape To skip playback To turn off the power while rewinding Rewind Shut OffIt will rewind automatically To play a recently watched scene To use the time counter To resume normal playback Stop Recording TV programsCH + REC Maximum Recording Time To stop recordingPress x Stop To check the remaining tape length To save a recording Safety tab TipsTo watch another TV program while recording To watch a DVD while recording You can preset up to eight programs at a time Recording TV programs using the timer Daily/weekly recording To watch another TV program after setting the timer To watch a DVD after setting the timerTo use the Auto Tape Speed function Timer SLV-D550P only Recording TV programs using the Dial Basic Operations Turn Dial Timer to set the recording stop time To set the clock To return to the previous step About the Demonstration Mode To activate the Demonstration ModeTo cancel the Demonstration Mode VCR Plus+ Number buttons Recording TV programs using the VCRPress VCR Plus+ Press V/v to select Enter code To record Select To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Press V/v to select setting you want to changeOr cancel Program Will be cut off About 20 seconds will be cut off When the timer settings overlapPress O Return again to exit the menu Program Locking the DVD-VCR Child Lock To lock the DVD-VCRTo unlock the VCR Advanced Hookups Receiver hookup Red Stereo audio Coaxial digital Cord not Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack Video/Component Video hookup Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Progressive indicator Audio Setup Press B/b to select an item Menu choicesOff Screen Setup To set the Progressive setting, seeTV Type, or Black Level Letter Box Enter Return SET UP Screen Setup To set the Progressive setting Tip DVD Settings and Adjustments Setting the display or sound track language You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu DVD Menu Language Mode, then press V/v to select DVD SettingsAdjustments Press V/v to select Parental Setup, then Press V/v to select Rating Level, then press When you have already registered a password To turn off the Parental Control function To change the passwordSet Use Password to No in on If you forget your password Number buttons Stop Using the DVD’s menu DVD Additional Operations To turn off the DVD’s menu You can zoom into a scene during playback Zooming into a scene Press Angle during playback Changing the angles Select Off in step Displaying the subtitleWhenever you want while playing a DVD To turn off the subtitles Creating your own program Program play Various play mode functions Program play To stop program play To change or cancel a programTo cancel all the programmed numbers Press B/b to select PROGRAM, then press Playing in random order Shuffle play DVD AdditionalTo return to normal play Playing repeatedly Repeat play When playing a DVDWhen playing a Video CD with PBC function off or CD When playing a Data CD MP3 audio Select Off or press Clear in step Changing the sound Virtual surround setting Press Surround during playbackSurround effect increases as shown below To cancel the setting Play x Stop Playing an MP3 audio trackThen press Z to close the tray Operations To return to the previous display To stop playTo repeat play To go to the next or previous To play a Multi Session CD About MP3 audio tracks Playback order of MP3 audio tracks Press V/v to select JPEG, then press Playing Jpeg image files To play the Slide show To rotate the selected imageTo zoom in an image To display the selected image To turn on/off the menu in the single image display To enjoy the Slide showAbout Jpeg image files Slide show starts To play a Multi Session CD Press V/v to select the item number you want Playing Video CDs with PBC ON/OFF FunctionsPress Menu to select PBC on Menu for your selection appears To play using PBC OFF May differ depending on the Video CDTo return to the menu To stop while recording Quick Timer RecordingTo cancel the duration To extend the duration Selecting the sound during playback Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programs Recording bilingual programs Searching using various functions To search using the index function Scan and PlayVCR Additional To search for a blank portion of the tape To search for the counter 00000 point Tracking meter Adjusting the picture tracking Changing menu options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode Menu option Set this option to Default settings are indicated in bold print Other VCR Player How to connect to record on this VCREditing with another VCR This VCR Recorder To stop editing Operation when recording on this VCRBefore you start editing SP or EP 108 General setup information Additional Information ?/1 Channel + Setting the RF Output channel Ohm twin lead cable Attaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a VHF/UHF band mixer Information Troubleshooting General TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Picture Sound Symptom Remedy DVD Troubleshooting 114 Operation Symptom Remedy VCR Troubleshooting RecordingInformation Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Unclear picture No picture or Black & white Screen appearsTerminal Glossary Track Interlace formatProgressive format pages 64 Title Specifications Index to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Tape indicator Rear panel DVD player and VCRDVD player only Remote commander for DVD Return buttonWj Menu button Remote commander for Video Abbreviation Language DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Numerics IndexPage AK68-00362B