Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... or batteries). Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its original specifications. It is longer. For specific instructions on your unit. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE... allow the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty will do so for your exclusive remedies. 3-062-244-14 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. For purposes of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above...
... or batteries). Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its original specifications. It is longer. For specific instructions on your unit. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE... allow the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty will do so for your exclusive remedies. 3-062-244-14 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. For purposes of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above...
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). Or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D380P © 2007 Sony Corporation
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. For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D380P © 2007 Sony Corporation
Instruction Manual
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...an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this DVD player is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of the following measures: - As the laser beam used in accordance with the limits for... is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may rise considerably inside the car. ...
...an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this DVD player is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of the following measures: - As the laser beam used in accordance with the limits for... is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may rise considerably inside the car. ...
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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...then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. 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. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert .... If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Reattach the cover after inserting the batteries. TV and point at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. Buttons on the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the...
...then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. 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. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert .... If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Reattach the cover after inserting the batteries. TV and point at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. Buttons on the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the ...following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. continued Basic hookups 15US See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/...
... 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. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the ...following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. continued Basic hookups 15US See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. Getting Started Connecting to just the LINE OUT/...
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Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to exit the menu. 18US Selecting a language The "LANGUAGE/... ENTER. 4 Press SET UP 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...
Before you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to exit the menu. 18US Selecting a language The "LANGUAGE/... ENTER. 4 Press SET UP 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...
Instruction Manual
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... pressing B/b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is set the clock on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select the digits. Stop the DVD playback. continued Setting the clock 19US SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET.... The day of the week 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 DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the ...
... pressing B/b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • If the DVD player is set the clock on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select the digits. Stop the DVD playback. continued Setting the clock 19US SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET.... The day of the week 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 DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the ...
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...Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. You will not be output. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red) (blue) : Signal flow (DVD only) to "On" in the "SCREEN SETUP" menu. For...21US The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. If your TV has component video input jacks. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not ...
...Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. You will not be output. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red) (blue) : Signal flow (DVD only) to "On" in the "SCREEN SETUP" menu. For...21US The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. If your TV has component video input jacks. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not ...
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...] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V... be output. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
...] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V... be output. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
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... the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). *1 Manufactured under license from "Surround1", "Surround2" or "Surround3" of DTS, Inc. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player A Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack...
... the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). *1 Manufactured under license from "Surround1", "Surround2" or "Surround3" of DTS, Inc. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player A Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack...
Instruction Manual
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Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray. 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. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs
Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray. 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. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs
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...display window returns to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode continued Playing discs 25US The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time*. Resume play after pause H PLAY Go to the next frame in pause mode SKIP... on the remote or M on page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play mode Go back to be played back depending on...
...display window returns to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode continued Playing discs 25US The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time*. Resume play after pause H PLAY Go to the next frame in pause mode SKIP... on the remote or M on page 46). • Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play mode Go back to be played back depending on...
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...affect your ears or cause your ears or causing the speakers to be heard from the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1. 1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions... when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are registered trademarks of the disc, press x STOP twice then press H PLAY. Tip • To begin playback from the speakers, affecting your speakers...
...affect your ears or cause your ears or causing the speakers to be heard from the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1. 1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions... when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are registered trademarks of the disc, press x STOP twice then press H PLAY. Tip • To begin playback from the speakers, affecting your speakers...
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... be recorded on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such ...8226; You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. To record on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Safety tab Tips • The display appears 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 ...
... be recorded on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such ...8226; You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. To record on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Safety tab Tips • The display appears 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 ...
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...VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to automatically record programs from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Stop the...equipment using the timer Before you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY ...
...VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to automatically record programs from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. Stop the...equipment using the timer Before you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY ...
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... see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on page 41. • If the indicator appears, this means that some noise will automatically change to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Reset the counter (page 33). - If you want to EP ...the tape speed is automatically changed . Tips • If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Display tape information on the picture when the tape speed is currently recording this function, set "Tape Length" in the display ...
... see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on page 41. • If the indicator appears, this means that some noise will automatically change to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Reset the counter (page 33). - If you want to EP ...the tape speed is automatically changed . Tips • If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Display tape information on the picture when the tape speed is currently recording this function, set "Tape Length" in the display ...
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... 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press... TIMER. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety...
... 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to control the VCR. 2 Press... TIMER. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety...
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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 the playback and connection conditions. Before you to set the sound according to select the setup item from the displayed list: "Dolby Digital," "DTS" or "Audio DRC." 44US Audio Setup
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 the playback and connection conditions. Before you to set the sound according to select the setup item from the displayed list: "Dolby Digital," "DTS" or "Audio DRC." 44US Audio Setup
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To set the screen according to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level." 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 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
To set the screen according to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level." 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 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