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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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... 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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KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual 7US The player ... (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International ...
KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of files and folders on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual 7US The player ... (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International ...
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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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...commander will not operate the TV. Buttons on the batteries to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD 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. DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the ...remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ...
...commander will not operate the TV. Buttons on the batteries to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD 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. DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the ...remote sensor at the DVD-VCR. TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ...
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... one at a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. Getting Started Code numbers 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...
... one at a time until you find the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. Getting Started Code numbers 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...
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cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). If you make connections firmly. Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting. •... Be sure you have been using an audio/video cord. In this case, consult your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this DVD-VCR to your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. 14US Basic hookups To record TV programs, ...
cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). If you make connections firmly. Notes • You cannot connect your DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting. •... Be sure you have been using an audio/video cord. In this case, consult your VCR using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this DVD-VCR to your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. 14US Basic hookups To record TV programs, ...
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Getting Started Connecting to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. continued Basic hookups 15US Do not connect the .... If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack...
Getting Started Connecting to the following pages for a true "hometheater" experiences. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups. continued Basic hookups 15US Do not connect the .... If you want to record cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. DVD-VCR to LINE OUT Audio/video cord (supplied) TV : Signal flow Note • When the connected TV has only monaural sound input jack...
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...satellite receiver using the LINE-2 IN jacks on the cable box or satellite receiver. cable with no cable TV). antenna only (no cable box. - 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 ... (LINE IN 1). Tip • You can record any channel on the front panel (page 84). 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) a cable box without ...
...satellite receiver using the LINE-2 IN jacks on the cable box or satellite receiver. cable with no cable TV). antenna only (no cable box. - 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 ... (LINE IN 1). Tip • You can record any channel on the front panel (page 84). 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) a cable box without ...
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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 DVD-VCR to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete. After you have completed hookup... After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
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... After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
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... desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP to select "Language", then press ENTER. 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...
... desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP to select "Language", then press ENTER. 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...
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... 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to use the timer features properly. 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 the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. The day of the week is in sequence by pressing B/b to select the...
... 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER. 2 Press V/v to use the timer features properly. 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 the DVD-VCR to select "Clock Set/Adjust", then press ENTER. The day of the week is in sequence by pressing B/b to select the...
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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 4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 Press SET UP to exit the menu.
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... then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). Advanced Hookups for the DVD player. See page 22 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. If your TV...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. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. DVD-VCR Advanced ...
... then set the "Progressive" setting" (page 48). Advanced Hookups for the DVD player. See page 22 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. If your TV...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. The signal from the VCR will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images when playing DVDs. DVD-VCR Advanced ...
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... 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). 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...
... 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). 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...
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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 the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs with your TV. • Set the TV 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 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 the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs with your TV. • Set the TV 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 open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted.
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...the playback time. Playing a tape Before you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 3 Press H PLAY. 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. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic ...
...the playback time. Playing a tape Before you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 3 Press H PLAY. 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. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY Basic ...
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...1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. Recording from a connected equipment You can record from a connected equipment 35US "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on page 16. continued ...Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. 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 ...
...1 Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. Recording from a connected equipment You can record from a connected equipment 35US "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on page 16. continued ...Recording from a connected cable box or satellite receiver. 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 ...
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...Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up ... 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. To watch TV while recording, you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. The TV screen will not...
...Safety tab Tips • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the TV. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up ... 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. To watch TV while recording, you press DISPLAY. • You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR. The TV screen will not...
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...Before you cannot display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Recording from a connected equipment using the timer To connect a cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting ... • Check that the signal from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up 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 O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO ...
...Before you cannot display the setup menu. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is set the DVD-VCR to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Recording from a connected equipment using the timer To connect a cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting ... • Check that the signal from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up 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 O RETURN 1 Press SELECT VIDEO ...