Table of Contents

CIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . .2, 3

CPRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE .5

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

C TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . .6 C FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

COPERATING CONTROLS AND

FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10 C PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . .11

ANTENNA/CABLE

CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL INPUT JACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES . .12 EXTERNAL INPUT MODE . . . . . .12

CONNECTING TO A STEREO SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CONNECTING TO A STEREO AMPLIFIER EQUIPPED WITH DIGI- TAL INPUT JACKS SUCH AS MD DECK OR DAT DECK . . . . . . . . . .13

CONNECTING TO A RECEIVER WITH DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TV/VCR SECTION

C SET UP FOR USE

CHANNEL SET UP

FOR THE FIRST TIME . . . . . . . . .15

DELETING (OR ADDING) CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN . . . . . .16

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE . .16 DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME . . . . . .16

CLOCK SET UP

(AUTO / MANUAL) . . . . . . . . .17, 18

C TV OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

WATCHING A TV PROGRAM . . .19 DEGAUSSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 PICTURE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . .19 CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM . . . .20 V-CHIP SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

CMTS(Multi-Channel Television sound)SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

CHECKING THE SELECTED

MTS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SELECTING THE MTS SYSTEM .24

C VIDEO CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

CPLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . .26 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT . . . . .26 SLOW MOTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 PICTURE SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . .26 STILL PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL . . .26

C SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . .27

RENTAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . .27

AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK . . . . .27

C SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

ZERO RETURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 TIME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 INDEX SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

C SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . .29

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER . . .29

AUTO REWIND-EJECT . . . . . . . .29

C RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . .30

SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING . . . . . . . . .30

OTR (One Touch Recording) . . . . . .31

COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE (Requires a VCR or camcorder) . . .31

C TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

AUTOMATIC

TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . .32

TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION .33

HINTS FOR AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

AUTO RETURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 SLEEP TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

C ON SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . .35

CCABLE CHANNEL

DESIGNATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

DVD SECTION

C ABOUT THE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . .36

PLAYABLE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . .36 DISC TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

C PLAYING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . .37 GENERAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . .37 DISC MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 TITLE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 RESUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 STEP BY STEP PLAYBACK . . . . .38

FAST FORWARD/REVERSE SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

SLOW FORWARD / SLOW REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

C SEARCH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . .39

TRACK SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 TITLE / CHAPTER SEARCH . . . .39 TIME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 MARKER SETUP SCREEN . . . . . .39

CSPECIAL PLAYBACK FUNCTION . . .40

REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 RANDOM PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . .40

C PLAYING A MP3 DISC . . . . . . . . . .41

MP3 PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 TRACK SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . .41 PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 RANDOM PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . .41

CCHANGING THE SETTINGS . . . .42

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE . . . . . . . .42 AUDIO LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . .42 STEREO SOUND MODE . . . . . . . .42 CAMERA ANGLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 BLACK LEVEL SETTING . . . . . . .42 VIRTUAL SURROUND . . . . . . . . .42

C THE ON-SCREEN INFORMATION . . .43

CCHANGING THE DVD SETUP

ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

LANGUAGE SETTING . . . . . . . . .44 DISPLAY SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . .45 AUDIO SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . .45 PARENTAL CONTROL . . . . . . . . .46

C TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . .47 C MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

DISC HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

C SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 C WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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SRCD223B, SRCD223B, SRCD227B specifications

The Sylvania SRCD223B and SRCD227B are portable CD players that have gained recognition for their combination of classic functionality and modern features. These models are particularly appealing to users who appreciate the nostalgia of CDs while enjoying the convenience of contemporary technology.

One of the main features of the Sylvania SRCD223B is its user-friendly interface. The device includes a large LCD display, making it easy to navigate through tracks and settings. The simple controls allow for straightforward operation, catering to those who may not be tech-savvy. The SRCD227B, while similar in many respects, adds a few extra functionalities, such as a programmable CD feature that lets users create custom playlists from their CD library.

Another standout technology in these models is the built-in speaker system, which offers decent sound quality for a portable player. Users can enjoy their favorite music without the need for headphones, although both models do include a headphone jack for personal listening. The speakers provide a warm sound profile, ensuring that users can enjoy a rich audio experience whether at home, in the car, or on the go.

Both the SRCD223B and SRCD227B come equipped with features like anti-shock protection, which is designed to prevent skips and interruptions during playback, particularly useful if the player is moved while in use. The anti-shock system enhances user experience, making them perfect for active environments.

The design of these CD players is another highlight, featuring a sleek and portable design that makes them easy to carry. They are lightweight, fitting comfortably into bags or backpacks, and come in a variety of colors to suit personal tastes.

Furthermore, the Sylvania CD players are compatible with various disc formats, including CD, CD-R, and CD-RW, providing versatility for users with extensive CD collections.

In conclusion, the Sylvania SRCD223B and SRCD227B blend retro appeal with modern functionality. With their user-friendly features, decent sound quality, and portable design, they cater to both nostalgic users and those looking to enjoy a simple music playback experience on the go.

Sylvania SRCD223B, SRCD227B owner manual Table of Contents

Models: SRCD223B SRCD223B, SRCD227B

SRCD223B, SRCD223B, SRCD227B specifications