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Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D380P © 2007 Sony Corporation 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). 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 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). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
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...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 will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Refer servicing to qualified ... are located at the rear of the unit. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance...
...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 will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Refer servicing to qualified ... are located at the rear of the unit. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance...
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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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...Sony TV. Reattach the cover after inserting the batteries. on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR... your TV. DVD·VIDEO, then ...
...Sony TV. Reattach the cover after inserting the batteries. on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can use this remote commander to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR... your TV. DVD·VIDEO, then ...
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...If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go 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 your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. Getting Started Connecting 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 ...
...If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go 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 your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. Getting Started Connecting 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 ...
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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 the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select "Language", then press ENTER. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then ...on -screen display language. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French...
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 the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select "Language", then press ENTER. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then ...on -screen display language. Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on the remote. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French...
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...on the remote. • If the DVD player is set automatically. 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 use the timer features properly. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then ...ENTER. 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select the digits. Stop the...
...on the remote. • If the DVD player is set automatically. 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 use the timer features properly. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then ...ENTER. 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select the digits. Stop the...
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... hookup 21US Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. 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. Note • ...and then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). 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. You will not be output. The signal...
... hookup 21US Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player. 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. Note • ...and then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). 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. You will not be output. The signal...
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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] ... hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL...
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] ... hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL...
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... "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 sound. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player A Connecting to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44). You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). *1 Manufactured under license...
... "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 sound. Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player A Connecting to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44). You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch). *1 Manufactured under license...
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with your disc. Refer to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Before you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. 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 open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray.
with your disc. Refer to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set the TV to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Before you start ... • Turn on the TV screen. 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 open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray.
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...chapter, track, . Additional operations 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 . Resume play lists longer than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play after pause H PLAY... (page 81). PREV 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 10 hours recorded in VR mode is loaded. Basic Operations 3 Press H PLAY. The disc tray closes and the...
...chapter, track, . Additional operations 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 . Resume play lists longer than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop playback at the point of the scratch. • Playback of play after pause H PLAY... (page 81). PREV 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 10 hours recorded in VR mode is loaded. Basic Operations 3 Press H PLAY. The disc tray closes and the...
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... surround effect is set . To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44), and may come out from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice ... DTS decoder. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of DTS, Inc. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if "DTS" is set "DTS" to an amplification system. Tip • To...
... surround effect is set . To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to "On" in "AUDIO SETUP" menu (page 44), and may come out from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice ... DTS decoder. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of DTS, Inc. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if "DTS" is set "DTS" to an amplification system. Tip • To...
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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 control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US The ...To record on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape....
...• The remaining tape length may not be recorded on the tape. • If you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. Basic Operations Recording from a connected equipment 37US The ...To record on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to watch a DVD while recording 1 Press SELECT DVD to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape....
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... eight programs at a time. Recording from a connected equipment using the 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 remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the...
... eight programs at a time. Recording from a connected equipment using the 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 remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the...
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... screen (page 36). • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: - Display tape information on the picture when the tape speed is changed to EP mode. If you want to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on page 41. • If the ... operate this program. • You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Reset the counter (page 33). - To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in...
... screen (page 36). • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: - Display tape information on the picture when the tape speed is changed to EP mode. If you want to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on page 41. • If the ... operate this program. • You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to the DVD playback screen. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Reset the counter (page 33). - To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in...
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... 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 DVD-VCR clock is in place. Stop the DVD playback. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO...
... 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 DVD-VCR clock is in place. Stop the DVD playback. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO...
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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. 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 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.
DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup "Audio Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 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 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.
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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 the playback and connection conditions. Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. To set the screen according to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level."
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 the playback and connection conditions. Screen Setup "Screen Setup" allows you start... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. To set the screen according to select the setup item from the displayed list: "TV Type," or "Y/Pb/Pr Black Level."
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In this case, set "Progressive" to exit the menu. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to "Off". To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in step 2. Screen Setup 49US You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more when the DVD-VCR is in stop mode.
In this case, set "Progressive" to exit the menu. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to "Off". To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in step 2. Screen Setup 49US You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more when the DVD-VCR is in stop mode.