Instruction Manual
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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 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.
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...
Instruction Manual
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... You can be used to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. TV 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 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate... the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position...
... You can be used to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at your Sony TV. TV 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 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to operate... the batteries to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position...
Instruction Manual
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...DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. 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 the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. Getting Started Connecting to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the...
...DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. Do not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to just the LINE OUT/ AUDIO L (white) and VIDEO input jacks. 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 the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. Getting Started Connecting to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the...
Instruction Manual
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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. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or ... exit the menu. 18US Selecting a language 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO 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. The "LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE" menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or ... exit the menu. 18US Selecting a language 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 TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language.
Instruction Manual
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.... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set automatically. The day of the week is set the clock on the remote. • If the DVD player is in sequence by pressing B/b... to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. continued Setting the clock 19US Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press...
.... • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set automatically. The day of the week is set the clock on the remote. • If the DVD player is in sequence by pressing B/b... to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. continued Setting the clock 19US Stop the DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press...
Instruction Manual
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...Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. If your TV has component video input jacks. See page 22 for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red)...jacks is only for the DVD player. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. You will not be output. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for audio ...
...Connect a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the DVD-VCR when you must use Component Video hookup. If your TV has component video input jacks. See page 22 for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video cord (not supplied) TV (green) (red)...jacks is only for the DVD player. For details, see "To set "Progressive" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component Video hookup 21US The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. You will not be output. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for audio ...
Instruction Manual
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This will not be output. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with... following patterns A or B, accordiing to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (...using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player.
This will not be output. The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with... following patterns A or B, accordiing to coaxial digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (red) to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (...using LINE OUT AUDIO L/R or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks is only for the DVD player.
Instruction Manual
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with your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears 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 the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Refer 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. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc.
with your TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears 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 the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Refer 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. Before you start ... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your disc.
Instruction Manual
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The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to the DVD playback screen. Basic Operations Recording from a connected...the TV. To record on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such as illustrated. Safety tab ...
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will not be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to the DVD playback screen. Basic Operations Recording from a connected...the TV. To record on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such as illustrated. Safety tab ...
Instruction Manual
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... the DVD-VCR clock is set the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Stop the DVD playback. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is ...signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to automatically record programs from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. The timer programming menu appears. 38US Recording from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to control the VCR. 2 Press ...
... the DVD-VCR clock is set the DVD-VCR to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Stop the DVD playback. Before you cannot display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is ...signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to automatically record programs from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. The timer programming menu appears. 38US Recording from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to control the VCR. 2 Press ...
Instruction Manual
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...display window when you want to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the TV screen (page 36). • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: - To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to keep the tape speed, select SP.... The TV screen will appear on the picture when the tape speed is automatically changed . The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Reset the...
...display window when you want to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the TV screen (page 36). • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: - To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to keep the tape speed, select SP.... The TV screen will appear on the picture when the tape speed is automatically changed . The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. Reset the...
Instruction Manual
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... the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your... TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O ...
... the DVD player is set to the correct time. • Turn on the remote. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the DVD-VCR and your... TV. • Set the TV to video input so that the DVD-VCR clock is in place. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TIMER V/v/B/b ENTER O ...
Instruction Manual
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Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to exit the menu. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in stop mode. 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 step 2. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off".
Note • If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to exit the menu. DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 Press SET UP to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. To cancel the "Progressive" setting Select "Off" in stop mode. 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 step 2. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off".
Instruction Manual
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... from your TV so that the signal from your VCR. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. • The connecting cord is damaged. • The player is connected to the wrong input jack on your DVD. • The DVD player must be affected when you set to progressive format ...(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off" and the player is set the player to "Wide Range" (page 45). Sound Picture DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There ...
... from your TV so that the signal from your VCR. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. • The connecting cord is damaged. • The player is connected to the wrong input jack on your DVD. • The DVD player must be affected when you set to progressive format ...(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange. In this case, set "Progressive" to "Off" and the player is set the player to "Wide Range" (page 45). Sound Picture DVD Troubleshooting Symptom There ...
Instruction Manual
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... static electricity, etc., causes the player to be replaced. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have to operate abnormally, unplug the player. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The playback picture does not appear on the remote and unit does not function. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is defective...
... static electricity, etc., causes the player to be replaced. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have to operate abnormally, unplug the player. VCR Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The playback picture does not appear on the remote and unit does not function. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is defective...
Instruction Manual
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Display window A DVD indicator (25) B Playing time/clock/current status indicator (25) (31) C Record indicator (36) Rear panel D VIDEO indicator (31) E Tape indicator (31) F Timer indicator (39) G Disc indicator (25) Additional Information DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (14) (17) B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (84) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (15) DVD player only D LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (21) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (21) F DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23) continued Index to parts and controls 97US
Display window A DVD indicator (25) B Playing time/clock/current status indicator (25) (31) C Record indicator (36) Rear panel D VIDEO indicator (31) E Tape indicator (31) F Timer indicator (39) G Disc indicator (25) Additional Information DVD player and VCR A AC power cord (14) (17) B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (84) C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (15) DVD player only D LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (21) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jacks (21) F DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23) continued Index to parts and controls 97US
Quick start guide
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... box or satellite receiver. 6 Press to select OPTION and press ENTER. The day of the one you are operating? For operating the DVD player Press SELECT DVD. To stop times, date, and tape speed. L1/L2 --------- L1/L2 L1 -------- The indicator flashes when a timer setting ... in sequence. Clock set automatically. Also, some buttons work only for recording. "DVD" is set with its safety tab in the display window and select by for the DVD player or the VCR. Set the TV/DVD-VIDEO switch on the TV screen. Be aware of the week is the ...
... box or satellite receiver. 6 Press to select OPTION and press ENTER. The day of the one you are operating? For operating the DVD player Press SELECT DVD. To stop times, date, and tape speed. L1/L2 --------- L1/L2 L1 -------- The indicator flashes when a timer setting ... in sequence. Clock set automatically. Also, some buttons work only for recording. "DVD" is set with its safety tab in the display window and select by for the DVD player or the VCR. Set the TV/DVD-VIDEO switch on the TV screen. Be aware of the week is the ...
Marketing Specifications
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...DVD/VCR player and a video source with A/V output (i.e. cable, satellite, TV or off-air tuner, etc). SLV-D380P DVD/VCR Progressive Scan Combo Player Key Features Bilingual Carton Design (English and Spanish) New Bilingual Instruction Manual for Optimized EP Recording Auto Head Cleaner Fast/Slow Playback with Sound TV Virtual Surround Coaxial Digital Output This DVD/VCR player... sources that use A/V outputs. Record TV Programs - Combination DVD Player and Hi-Fi VCR Component Output for DVD Player Progressive Output (480p) for DVD Player Multi Brand TV Remote Control* CD, MP3, and JPEG ...
...DVD/VCR player and a video source with A/V output (i.e. cable, satellite, TV or off-air tuner, etc). SLV-D380P DVD/VCR Progressive Scan Combo Player Key Features Bilingual Carton Design (English and Spanish) New Bilingual Instruction Manual for Optimized EP Recording Auto Head Cleaner Fast/Slow Playback with Sound TV Virtual Surround Coaxial Digital Output This DVD/VCR player... sources that use A/V outputs. Record TV Programs - Combination DVD Player and Hi-Fi VCR Component Output for DVD Player Progressive Output (480p) for DVD Player Multi Brand TV Remote Control* CD, MP3, and JPEG ...
Marketing Specifications
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... most major TVs. ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. SLV-D380P DVD/VCR Progressive Scan Combo Player Features General Background Graphics: Yes Video DVD Playback: Yes1 Screen Saver: Yes SVCD Playback: Yes1 VCD Playback: Yes (Four heads, 19 Micron) DVD+R DL Read Compatibility: Yes DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes1 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes1 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes1 DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes1 Progressive Scan...
... most major TVs. ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. SLV-D380P DVD/VCR Progressive Scan Combo Player Features General Background Graphics: Yes Video DVD Playback: Yes1 Screen Saver: Yes SVCD Playback: Yes1 VCD Playback: Yes (Four heads, 19 Micron) DVD+R DL Read Compatibility: Yes DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes1 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes1 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes1 DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes1 Progressive Scan...