Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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3-062-244-14 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or other rights which vary from the product. This Limited Warranty ... enclosed software Limited Warranty. any such software is still in any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with new or refurbished product, product ...
3-062-244-14 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or other rights which vary from the product. This Limited Warranty ... enclosed software Limited Warranty. any such software is still in any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with new or refurbished product, product ...
Instruction Manual
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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). 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). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
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). 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). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft.
Instruction Manual
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...radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to correct the interference by one or...provided below. This symbol is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this DVD player is intended to alert the user to disassemble the cabinet. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, ...
...radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to correct the interference by one or...provided below. This symbol is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this DVD player is intended to alert the user to disassemble the cabinet. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, ...
Instruction Manual
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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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... can be used 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 TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (-) end first, then... push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony...
... can be used 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 TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (-) end first, then... push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony...
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... TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. Getting Started Connecting to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. 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 just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups.
... TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. Getting Started Connecting to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. 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 just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups.
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... the remote. • If the DVD player is 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language...
... the remote. • If the DVD player is 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language...
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... and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. continued Setting the clock 19US Before you cannot display the... B/b to select the item to be set automatically. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the remote. • If the DVD player is set , and press V/v to select the digits. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to...
... and your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. continued Setting the clock 19US Before you cannot display the... B/b to select the item to be set automatically. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the remote. • If the DVD player is set , and press V/v to select the digits. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to...
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...green) (red) (blue) : Signal flow (DVD only) to "On" in the "SCREEN SETUP" menu. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for audio connections. Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord ...(not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. Note ...
...green) (red) (blue) : Signal flow (DVD only) to "On" in the "SCREEN SETUP" menu. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for audio connections. Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord ...(not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. Note ...
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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 [... amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components...
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 [... amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components...
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...), be sure to set "Dolby Digital" to "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for the DVD Player A Connecting to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44). A/V Receiver hookup 23US "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 "DTS" and "DTS...
...), be sure to set "Dolby Digital" to "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" to audio L/R jacks This connection uses a stereo amplifier's (receiver's) two front speakers for the DVD Player A Connecting to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44). A/V Receiver hookup 23US "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 "DTS" and "DTS...
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Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. Before you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. with your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Refer to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. 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 the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs
Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. Before you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. with your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Refer to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. 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 the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs
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... To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play lists longer than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. Resume play after pause H PLAY Go to the next frame...recorded in another unit or PC may appear on page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is loaded. Notes • You can change the screen type using the "SCREEN SETUP" menu (...
... To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play lists longer than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop. Resume play after pause H PLAY Go to the next frame...recorded in another unit or PC may appear on page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is loaded. Notes • You can change the screen type using the "SCREEN SETUP" menu (...
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...If you play DTS sound tracks on a CD • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack. • When you play DTS sound tracks without a DTS decoder, do not set ...sound tracks, set . Tip • To begin playback from the analog stereo jacks. To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set "DTS" to the audio system, ...
...If you play DTS sound tracks on a CD • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack. • When you play DTS sound tracks without a DTS decoder, do not set ...sound tracks, set . Tip • To begin playback from the analog stereo jacks. To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set "DTS" to the audio system, ...
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To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To record on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for ...recorded in LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape. • If 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 tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab Tips • ...
To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To record on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for ...recorded in LP mode. • It may not be recorded on the tape. • If 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 tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab Tips • ...
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... from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Stop the DVD playback. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in place. To connect a cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or satellite ... tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite reciever. •...
... from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Stop the DVD playback. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in place. To connect a cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or satellite ... tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite reciever. •...
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...UP, then V/v to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on page 41. • If the indicator appears, this means that some noise ...tasks while the VCR is recording: - Note • The indicator flashes in the display window when you want to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Tips • If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. Reset the counter (page 33). - ...
...UP, then V/v to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu correctly (page 86). To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on page 41. • If the indicator appears, this means that some noise ...tasks while the VCR is recording: - Note • The indicator flashes in the display window when you want to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Tips • If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. Reset the counter (page 33). - ...
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... setup menu. Basic Operations continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 41US Stop the DVD playback. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • 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. • Insert a tape with its safety tab...
... setup menu. Basic Operations continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 41US Stop the DVD playback. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set to the correct time. • 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. • Insert a tape with its safety tab...
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SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Audio Setup," then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: "Dolby Digital," "DTS" or "Audio DRC." 44US Audio Setup Before you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.
SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Audio Setup," then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: "Dolby Digital," "DTS" or "Audio DRC." 44US Audio Setup Before you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.
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Before you to set the "Progressive" setting, see page 48. 46US Screen Setup SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Screen Setup," then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level." To set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.
Before you to set the "Progressive" setting, see page 48. 46US Screen Setup SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "Screen Setup," then press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level." To set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.