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Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D380P © 2007 Sony Corporation For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). 3-093-964-11 (1) DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D380P © 2007 Sony Corporation For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). 3-093-964-11 (1) DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
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... up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 18 Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player 21 Component Video hookup 22 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 24 Playing discs 28 Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 35 Recording...from a connected equipment 38 Recording from a connected equipment using the timer 41 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 43 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) DVD Settings and Adjustments 44 Audio Setup 46 Screen Setup 50 Setting the display or sound track language 52 Parental Control (limiting ...
... up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 18 Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player 21 Component Video hookup 22 A/V Receiver hookup Basic Operations 24 Playing discs 28 Guide to the on-screen display 31 Playing a tape 35 Recording...from a connected equipment 38 Recording from a connected equipment using the timer 41 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 43 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock) DVD Settings and Adjustments 44 Audio Setup 46 Screen Setup 50 Setting the display or sound track language 52 Parental Control (limiting ...
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... and folders 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 the following formats: - Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in this...
... and folders 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 the following formats: - Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in this...
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video cord • Size AA (R6) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10US Unpacking
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video cord • Size AA (R6) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR. 10US Unpacking
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...to the diagram inside the battery compartment. TV and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at your TV. .... Buttons on the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11US Using the remote commander You can be...
...to the diagram inside the battery compartment. TV and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at your TV. .... Buttons on the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11US Using the remote commander You can be...
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... TV with your TV. Setting up the remote commander 13US Getting Started Code numbers of the remote commander, the code number may change. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric LG/Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Code... TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you replace the batteries.
... TV with your TV. Setting up the remote commander 13US Getting Started Code numbers of the remote commander, the code number may change. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric LG/Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Code... TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you replace the batteries.
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... TV and the connection to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. antenna only (no cable box. - Before you get started This DVD-VCR does not have been using your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. To record TV programs, connect this case, consult your... VCR connected to an antenna, connect this way, you will be able to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you have a video input jack. • Be sure to the cable box...
... TV and the connection to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. antenna only (no cable box. - Before you get started This DVD-VCR does not have been using your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. To record TV programs, connect this case, consult your... VCR connected to an antenna, connect this way, you will be able to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you have a video input jack. • Be sure to the cable box...
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..." (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack, connect to your ...TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. continued Basic hookups 15US If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go...
..." (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack, connect to your ...TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. continued Basic hookups 15US If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go...
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... using the LINE-2 IN jacks on . Tip • You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. antenna only (no cable box. - DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver : Signal flow 16US Basic hookups to the cable box or satellite receiver... no cable TV). Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver With this hookup, you have: - To watch cable or satellite channel, you need to match the DVD-VCR's input source (L1) to the input jack connected to antenna input TV Antenna cable (not supplied)
... using the LINE-2 IN jacks on . Tip • You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. antenna only (no cable box. - DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver : Signal flow 16US Basic hookups to the cable box or satellite receiver... no cable TV). Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver With this hookup, you have: - To watch cable or satellite channel, you need to match the DVD-VCR's input source (L1) to the input jack connected to antenna input TV Antenna cable (not supplied)
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After you have completed hookup... After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. If you connect additional equipment to this DVD-VCR (page 21, 22), be sure to AC outlet AC power cord Getting Started Basic hookups 17US DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
After you have completed hookup... After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. If you connect additional equipment to this DVD-VCR (page 21, 22), be sure to AC outlet AC power cord Getting Started Basic hookups 17US DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
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... press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so... that the signal from the player appears on -screen display language. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select "Language", then...
... press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so... that the signal from the player appears on -screen display language. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select "Language", then...
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... the digits. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 3 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the remote. • If the... Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. continued Setting the clock 19US Before you cannot display the setup menu. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to use the timer...
... the digits. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 3 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in play mode, you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the remote. • If the... Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. Stop the DVD playback. continued Setting the clock 19US Before you cannot display the setup menu. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to use the timer...
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Note • The clock display appears in the display window when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. 20US Setting the clock 4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Note • The clock display appears in the display window when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off. 20US Setting the clock 4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu.
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...cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT... Component Video hookup 21US DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD player. Advanced Hookups for audio connections....
...cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT... Component Video hookup 21US DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD player. Advanced Hookups for audio connections....
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DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] ... input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup The signal from the...
DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] ... input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup The signal from the...
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Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Z SELECT DVD / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. Before you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Z SELECT DVD / m/M y ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. Before you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted.
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The display window shows the playback time. The VCR starts playing automatically if you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the remote. When...continued Playing a tape 31US CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR player. 2 Insert a tape. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- Playing a tape Before you insert a tape with its safety tab removed....
The display window shows the playback time. The VCR starts playing automatically if you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the remote. When...continued Playing a tape 31US CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR player. 2 Insert a tape. Z ?/1 SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/- Playing a tape Before you insert a tape with its safety tab removed....
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... record from a connected equipment 35US "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on page 16. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal... from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN...
... record from a connected equipment 35US "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on page 16. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal... from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN...
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...• The remaining tape length may not be recorded on the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the TV screen indicating...recorded in LP mode. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you do not want to watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the tape again, cover the ...
...• The remaining tape length may not be recorded on the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the TV screen indicating...recorded in LP mode. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you do not want to watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the tape again, cover the ...
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...tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Stop the DVD playback. The timer programming menu appears. 38US Recording from the player appears on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite reciever. • Set ...the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Before you start... • Check that the signal from a connected ...
...tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Stop the DVD playback. The timer programming menu appears. 38US Recording from the player appears on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite reciever. • Set ...the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Before you start... • Check that the signal from a connected ...