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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). 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. 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).
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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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... 55 Using the DVD's menu 56 Zooming into a scene 57 Changing the angles 59 Displaying the subtitle 61 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 65 ... MP3 audio track 75 Playing JPEG image files 79 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 81 Quick Timer Recording 82 Searching using various functions 84 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 86 Changing menu options 88 Troubleshooting 93 Glossary 95 Specifications 96 Index to parts and controls...
... 55 Using the DVD's menu 56 Zooming into a scene 57 Changing the angles 59 Displaying the subtitle 61 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play) 65 ... MP3 audio track 75 Playing JPEG image files 79 Playing VIDEO CDs with "PBC ON/OFF" Functions VCR Additional Operations 81 Quick Timer Recording 82 Searching using various functions 84 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 86 Changing menu options 88 Troubleshooting 93 Glossary 95 Specifications 96 Index to parts and controls...
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... VCD format Functions available for Standardization). KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in...CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International ...
... VCD format Functions available for Standardization). KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be performed using the remote, but the same operations can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in...CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International ...
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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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... the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony 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 operate your TV. DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote...
... the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony 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 operate your TV. DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote...
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... entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one that works with your TV with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV. Getting Started Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one ...to work with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries 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...
... entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one that works with your TV with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV. Getting Started Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one ...to work with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries 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...
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a cable box without audio/video outputs. - In this DVD-VCR to your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this case, consult your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting. • ... box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). In this unit to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you make connections firmly. If you get started This DVD-VCR does not have been using an audio/video cord. cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). Be sure...
a cable box without audio/video outputs. - In this DVD-VCR to your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this case, consult your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting. • ... box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). In this unit to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you make connections firmly. If you get started This DVD-VCR does not have been using an audio/video cord. cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). Be sure...
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... 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. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first...
... 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. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first...
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Note • The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you can also connect a cable box or satellite receiver using the LINE-2 IN jacks on . antenna only (no cable box. - Tip ...: - a cable box without audio/video outputs. - 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) DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver : Signal flow 16US Basic...
Note • The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you can also connect a cable box or satellite receiver using the LINE-2 IN jacks on . antenna only (no cable box. - Tip ...: - a cable box without audio/video outputs. - 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) DVD-VCR to LINE IN 1 Audio/video cord (not supplied) Wall Cable box/ satellite receiver : Signal flow 16US Basic...
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After you have completed hookup... 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 After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
After you have completed hookup... 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 After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
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.... The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "...Language", then press ENTER. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on 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...
.... The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to select "...Language", then press ENTER. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on 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...
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.... 2 Press V/v to select the digits. continued Setting the clock 19US Stop the DVD playback. 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... is set automatically. 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 features properly. Before you cannot display the setup menu. The day of the week is in...
.... 2 Press V/v to select the digits. continued Setting the clock 19US Stop the DVD playback. 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... is set automatically. 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 features properly. Before you cannot display the setup menu. The day of the week is in...
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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. 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
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... hookup 21US Advanced Hookups for audio connections. See page 22 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. Make audio connections using COMPONENT ...VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red...
... hookup 21US Advanced Hookups for audio connections. See page 22 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. Make audio connections using COMPONENT ...VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red...
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...[Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO ... amplifier (receiver). Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. This will not be output. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow...
...[Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO ... amplifier (receiver). Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. This will not be output. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow...
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with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. 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 disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen.
with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. 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 disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen.
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.... When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR player. 2 Insert a tape. CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Playing a tape Before you insert a tape with ...
.... When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR player. 2 Insert a tape. CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. Playing a tape Before you insert a tape with ...
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... normal speed. • During playback, hold down or rewind m. Play in total. Fast forward the current scene for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. 32US Playing a tape Resume play mode* (Instant Replay) During playback, press REPLAY. Play frame by... During fast-forward, hold down M or m. Additional operations To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE If you pause the VCR for 30 During playback, press SKIP. The power will turn off but the tape will automatically resume play. The tape continues to 4 times...
... normal speed. • During playback, hold down or rewind m. Play in total. Fast forward the current scene for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. 32US Playing a tape Resume play mode* (Instant Replay) During playback, press REPLAY. Play frame by... During fast-forward, hold down M or m. Additional operations To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE If you pause the VCR for 30 During playback, press SKIP. The power will turn off but the tape will automatically resume play. The tape continues to 4 times...
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...VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on an S-VHS tape. • The playback of S-VHS... back a video. • The VCR can also play a tape recorded in...) you play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. Tips •...VCR will automatically identify the type of tape inserted in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs...VHS tape in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). The counter in slow... motion. - To display the counter on page 82. continued Playing a tape 33US The VCR...VHS mode on screen; buttons if: - Basic...
...VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on an S-VHS tape. • The playback of S-VHS... back a video. • The VCR can also play a tape recorded in...) you play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. Tips •...VCR will automatically identify the type of tape inserted in slow motion or while utilizing other VCRs...VHS tape in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). The counter in slow... motion. - To display the counter on page 82. continued Playing a tape 33US The VCR...VHS mode on screen; buttons if: - Basic...