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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. Myers, FL 33913 SLV-D380P © 2007 Sony Corporation
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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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...-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. video CD format - music CD format - This player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files 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 MP3 audio...
...-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. video CD format - music CD format - This player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files 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 MP3 audio...
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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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... TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. 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 TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Buttons...
... TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. 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 TV Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Buttons...
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..., the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. Setting up the remote commander 13US Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
..., the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV. Setting up the remote commander 13US Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
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... are complete. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. 14US Basic hookups cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). Before you get started This DVD-VCR does not have been using your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. To record TV programs, connect this case, consult your... VCR connected to an antenna, 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 disconnect the...
... are complete. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. 14US Basic hookups cable with audio/video outputs (page 16). Before you get started This DVD-VCR does not have been using your contracted (or nearest) CATV provider. To record TV programs, connect this case, consult your... VCR connected to an antenna, 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 disconnect the...
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... 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 ... not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. continued Basic hookups 15US Getting Started Connecting to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups.
... 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 ... not connect the AUDIO R (red) jack. continued Basic hookups 15US Getting Started Connecting to your TV Connect the TV and DVD-VCR using the supplied audio/video cord. See "Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player" (page 21, 22) for hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for cable hookups.
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antenna only (no cable box. - a cable box without audio/video outputs. - cable with no cable TV). 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). To watch cable or satellite channel, you have: - 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) Connecting a cable box or ...
antenna only (no cable box. - a cable box without audio/video outputs. - cable with no cable TV). 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). To watch cable or satellite channel, you have: - 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) Connecting a cable box or ...
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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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... language You can change the 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 player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to exit.... 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and...
... language You can change the 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 player appears on the TV screen. • Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to exit.... 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. 4 Press SET UP to DVD·VIDEO on -screen display language. SET UP V/v ENTER 1 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and...
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...; 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 use the timer features properly. The day of the week is in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to... be set automatically. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the remote. • If the DVD player is...
...; 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 use the timer features properly. The day of the week is in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to... be set automatically. Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the clock on the remote. • If the DVD player is...
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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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... 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. 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. Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for audio connections. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video...
... 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. 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. Make audio connections using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for audio connections. DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups for the DVD Player (blue) (red) (green) Component video...
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The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen 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 (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Rear (L) (white) (red) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver...
The signal from the VCR will enable you to listen 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 (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Rear (L) (white) (red) or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver...
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with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc 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 disc tray. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Before you start ... • Turn on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted.
with your TV. • Set the TV to open the disc tray and place a disc 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 disc tray. Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the DVD-VCR and your disc. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side facing down 24US Playing discs Before you start ... • Turn on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted.
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... Minute continued Playing a tape 31US CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP 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. The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will...
... Minute continued Playing a tape 31US CLEAR AUDIO / m/M y ./> X PAUSE x STOP 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. The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will...
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... "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1...35US To connect cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver" on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. Before you start ... • ...
... "L1" or "L2" appears in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select a source connected to DVD·VIDEO on the remote. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC SP/EP x STOP H PLAY Basic Operations DISPLAY 1...35US To connect cable box or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver" on the DVD-VCR, TV and your cable box or sattelite receiver. • Set the TV to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the display window. Before you start ... • ...
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... for short tapes such as illustrated. 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. To watch TV while recording, you can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode. •...; It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after 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 disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. To save...
... for short tapes such as illustrated. 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. To watch TV while recording, you can turn off the safety tab as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode. •...; It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after 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 disc tray. 3 Press H PLAY. To save...
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... or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver" (page 16). 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 signal from the player appears on the...its safety tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP ...
... or satellite receiver, see "Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver" (page 16). 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 signal from the player appears on the...its safety tab in play mode, you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set the DVD-VCR to automatically record programs from a connected equipment using the timer You can preset up to control the VCR. 2 Press TIMER. Z TV / DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO CLEAR TV/VIDEO TIMER INPUT SELECT x STOP ...
