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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). 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.
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). 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.
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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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...-ROMs, defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 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 also be used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning...
...-ROMs, defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 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 also be used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning...
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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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...does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. TV and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Using the remote commander You can be used to operate your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate this remote commander will not operate...;) can use this remote commander to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Reattach the cover after inserting the batteries. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your Sony TV. Insert the negative (-) end ...
...does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. TV and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Using the remote commander You can be used to operate your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate this remote commander will not operate...;) can use this remote commander to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. Reattach the cover after inserting the batteries. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO SELECT DVD To operate the DVD player the VCR your Sony TV. Insert the negative (-) end ...
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...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 cannot control your TV with your TV. Set the appropriate code number every time 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...
...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 cannot control your TV with your TV. Set the appropriate code number every time 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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In this case, consult your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this DVD-VCR to the cable box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). Be sure to record from a connected equipment. a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Before ... for connecting to the TV and the connection to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to watch and record TV programs. The...
In this case, consult your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this DVD-VCR to the cable box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). Be sure to record from a connected equipment. a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Before ... for connecting to the TV and the connection to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to watch and record TV programs. The...
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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. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. 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. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. 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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... record programs if you need to match the DVD-VCR's input source (L1) to the input jack connected to antenna input TV Antenna cable (not supplied) Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver .... antenna only (no cable box. - a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Tip • You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. 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...
... record programs if you need to match the DVD-VCR's input source (L1) to the input jack connected to antenna input TV Antenna cable (not supplied) Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver .... antenna only (no cable box. - a cable box without audio/video outputs. - Tip • You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. 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...
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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... 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.
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... 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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... 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 "Language", then press ENTER. Before you cannot ... the setup menu. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Stop the DVD playback. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4...
... 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 "Language", then press ENTER. Before you cannot ... the setup menu. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. Stop the DVD playback. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4...
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... to be set the clock on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. continued Setting the clock 19US 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 the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly.
... to be set the clock on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. continued Setting the clock 19US 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 the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly.
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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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...SETUP" menu. If your TV has component video input jacks. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. See page 22 for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video ... accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you use this connection and then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD player. Advanced Hookups for audio connections. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US...
...SETUP" menu. If your TV has component video input jacks. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. See page 22 for the DVD Player Component Video hookup Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video ... accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you use this connection and then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD player. Advanced Hookups for audio connections. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US...
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..., see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through 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. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not...
..., see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through 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. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not...
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Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc tray. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs 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. 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 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. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs 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. 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 video input so that the signal from the player appears on the DVD-VCR and your disc.
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... to 2 minutes in slow motion During pause, press y. Additional operations To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. 32US Playing a tape Resume play mode* (Instant Replay) During...
... to 2 minutes in slow motion During pause, press y. Additional operations To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. 32US Playing a tape Resume play mode* (Instant Replay) During...
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...to select the sound output (Stereo/L channel/R channel/ Mono) you play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in reverse. • While playing a tape, you insert a tape with... a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with its safety tab removed, set "Auto Play" to DVD automatically. Streaks appear while playing in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 86). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The...
...to select the sound output (Stereo/L channel/R channel/ Mono) you play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in reverse. • While playing a tape, you insert a tape with... a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with its safety tab removed, set "Auto Play" to DVD automatically. Streaks appear while playing in the "VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP" menu (page 86). • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The...