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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). 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).
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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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...CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer III) is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available...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 7US video CD ...
...CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer III) is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs Functions available for DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available...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 7US video CD ...
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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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...;VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + ...and - Buttons on the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT...
...;VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + ...and - Buttons on the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. Remote sensor TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT...
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Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. Setting up the remote commander 13US 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... number previously 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 at...
Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. Setting up the remote commander 13US 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... number previously 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 at...
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To record TV programs, connect this way, you will be able to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you have a video input jack. • Be sure to the cable box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). a cable box ...without audio/video outputs. - antenna only (no cable box. - In this DVD-VCR to your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this case, consult your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. Step 3 : Basic hookups This section explains...
To record TV programs, connect this way, you will be able to watch and record TV programs. The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you have a video input jack. • Be sure to the cable box or satellite receiver with no cable TV). a cable box ...without audio/video outputs. - antenna only (no cable box. - In this DVD-VCR to your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this case, consult your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. Step 3 : Basic hookups This section explains...
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...) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. continued Basic hookups 15US Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. 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. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages...
...) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. continued Basic hookups 15US Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. 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. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages...
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...• You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. 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 (LINE IN 1). Note • The DVD-VCR cannot 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) To watch cable or ...
...• You can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. 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 (LINE IN 1). Note • The DVD-VCR cannot 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) To watch cable or ...
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After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. 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 DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet. 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 DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. 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 DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 3 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in play mode...
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 "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. 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 DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears. 3 Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in play mode...
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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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For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for audio connections. Note • The connection using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks on the right side ... (480p) format signals, you use this connection and then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). 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. Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the...
For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for audio connections. Note • The connection using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks on the right side ... (480p) format signals, you use this connection and then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). 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. Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the...
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A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (... components. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup The signal from...
A/V Receiver hookup Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will not be output. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (... components. Note • The connection using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 22US A/V Receiver hookup The signal from...
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Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the TV screen. Before you start ... • Turn on the disc tray. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc 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. Before you start ... • Turn on the disc tray. with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc 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.
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.... CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 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. Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US Playing a tape Before you insert a tape with its safety tab ...
.... CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1 Press SELECT VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. 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. Hour Minute continued Playing a tape 31US Playing a tape Before you insert a tape with its safety tab ...
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... tab in the display window. "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on page 16. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal... from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN...
... tab in the display window. "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on page 16. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal... from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN...
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... 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 place the disc on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. The TV screen will not... calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To watch TV while recording, you can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes ...
... 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 place the disc on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. The TV screen will not... calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. To watch TV while recording, you can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes ...
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... receiver. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to eight programs at a time. You can set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite reciever. • Set the TV to video input... so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER...
... receiver. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to eight programs at a time. You can set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite reciever. • Set the TV to video input... so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP H PLAY V/v/B/b ENTER...