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3-079-775-E1 (1) GB DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL SLV-D900E © 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD player/ Video Cassette Recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 2 WARNING Welcome! Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. Installing • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Caution For use of the VCR Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. For use of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Caution 3 Table of contents 2 2 3 6 6 7 WARNING Welcome! Caution About this manual This player can play the following discs Notes about discs Getting Started 8 9 11 14 17 18 20 28 Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 5 : Selecting a language Step 6 : Setting the clock Step 7 : Presetting channels Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations 31 34 35 38 42 Playing discs Guide to the on-screen display Playing a tape Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system 47 Recording TV programmes using the timer 51 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 4 Table of contents Advanced Hookups 53 A/V Receiver hookup 55 S-Video hookup DVD Settings and Adjustments 56 Audio Setup 59 Screen Setup 62 Setting the display or sound track language 64 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations 67 69 70 71 72 73 77 78 80 83 Using the DVD’s menu Zooming into a scene Changing the angles Displaying the subtitle Picture navigation Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) Changing the sound Virtual surround setting Playing an MP3 audio track Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions VCR Additional Operations 85 Playing a tape with SQPB function 86 Setting the recording duration time 88 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 91 Searching using index function 93 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 95 Changing menu options 97 Editing Additional Information 100 102 107 109 114 General setup information Troubleshooting Specifications Index to parts and controls DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE 115 Index Table of contents 5 About this manual • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVDRWs in video mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks) Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVDs labelled Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. will also play on this player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. X Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format ALL Region code SLV–DXXXX 00V 00Hz 00W NO. 0-000-000-00 Example of discs that the player cannot play VIDEO CD The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CDRs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-RWs in VR mode • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs Music CD * A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). This player can play the following discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Also, the player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code. • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it. • A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it. 6 Note Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Notes about discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. 7 Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable • Audio cord (pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2) • Video cord (pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1) 8 Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Getting Started Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this DVDVCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this TV / remote commander will not DVD·VIDEO operate the TV. To operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to the DVD player DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR the VCR DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR your TV TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. continued Setting up the remote commander 9 Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. 1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV. down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons. 2 Hold Then release ?/1. Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO, 0-9 and -/--* buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO. * for Sony TV only Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01, 02 Panasonic 17, 49 Akai 68 Philips 06, 07, 08 Ferguson 52 Saba 12, 13 Grundig 10, 11 Samsung 22, 23 Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 JVC 33 Sharp 29 Loewe 45 Telefunken 36 Mivar 09, 70 Thomson 43 NEC 66 Toshiba 38 Nokia 15, 16, 69 Notes • If you enter a new code number, 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 the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. 10 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 12. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Getting Started Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 53) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience. Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR. 2 Connect of the DVD-VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains. Note • When you connect the DVD-VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV to the DVD-VCR (see page 14). continued Connecting the DVD-VCR 11 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector LINE-1 (EURO AV) AERIAL IN Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Aerial cable (supplied) Scart cable (not supplied) 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR. 2 Connect of the DVD-VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. 3 Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable. This connection improves picture and sound quality. Whenever you want to watch the DVD-VCR picture, press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window. 4 12 Connect the mains lead to the mains. Connecting the DVD-VCR Mains lead to mains Additional connections LINE-3 LINE OUT Scart cable (not supplied) Getting Started To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this DVD-VCR on the TV even when the DVD-VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this DVD-VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on. : Signal flow 1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3 connector as shown above. off the DVD-VCR. 2 Turn To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV. Notes • This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners. • When the DVD-VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel. Connecting the DVD-VCR 13 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the DVD-VCR for the first time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and DVD-VCR clock automatically. V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains. The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this DVD-VCR). Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel” on page 16. LANGUAGE SET B RETURN 14 Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Vv ENTER 3 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER repeatedly. ENTER The “COUNTRY SELECTION” menu appears on the TV screen. 4 ENTER RETURN I N P E S CH TR GR HU PL CZ OTHERS vV b B ENTER Abbreviation Country Abbreviation Country A Austria E Spain B Belgium S Sweden DK Denmark CH Switzerland FIN Finland TR Turkey D Germany GR Greece NL Netherlands HU Hungary I Italy PL Poland N Norway CZ Czech P Portugal Press V/v/B/b to select the abbreviation of your country from the table in step 3, then press ENTER. If your country does not appear, select OTHERS. The DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area). Getting Started The abbreviations of the countries are as follows: COUNTRY SELECTION A B DK FIN D NL AUTO SET UP PLEASE WAIT 4 0 % RETURN If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 22. After the search is complete, the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 18. continued Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press O RETURN. To change the RF channel If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the DVDVCR and TV. Select (INSTALLATION) from the menu, then press V/v to select VIDEO OUTPUT CH. Select the RF channel by pressing the B/b buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears. Tip • If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 17. Notes • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR. • If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, press SET UP, then press V/v/B/b to select (INSTALLATION) and press ENTER. Press V/v to select AUTO SET UP, then repeat step 3. • Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the DVD-VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more during power off with no tape inserted. 16 Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 5 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop DVD playback. Getting Started SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select SET), then press ENTER. (LANGUAGE ENTER LANGUAGE SET B ENTER The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears. English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands RETURN 3 VvB b Vv ENTER Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. ENTER 4 Press O RETURN to exit the menu. RETURN Selecting a language 17 Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the DVDVCR to use the timer features properly. SET UP The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop DVD playback. 1 SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Press SET UP. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. ENTER (CLOCK SET), VvB b ENTER INSTALLATION CLOCK SET 12:00 The “CLOCK SET” menu appears. 1 / JAN / 2002 TUE AUTO CLOCK : ON RETURN 3 Press V/v to set the hour. ENTER b BvV CLOCK SET 18:00 1 / JAN / 2002 TUE AUTO CLOCK : ON RETURN 18 Setting the clock b BvV 4 Press b to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing V/v. CLOCK SET 18:30 ENTER 1 / JAN / 2002 TUE AUTO CLOCK : ON 5 ENTER Set the day, month, and year in sequence by pressing b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits, then press b. The day of the week is set automatically. CLOCK SET 18:30 Press V/v to select “ON” for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function. ENTER If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select OFF. 7 b BvV CLOCK SET 18:30 The DVD-VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels PR 1 to PR 5. 28 / SEP / 2002 SAT AUTO CLOCK : ON RETURN 6 b BvV Getting Started RETURN 28 / SEP / 2002 SAT AUTO CLOCK : ON RETURN b BvV Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Tips • If you set “AUTO CLOCK” to “ON”, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the DVD-VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station. • To change the digits while setting, press B to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing V/v. Setting the clock 19 Step 7 : Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. SET UP Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop DVD playback. V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (INSTALLATION), then press ENTER. ENTER The “INSTALLATION” menu appears. Presetting channels ENTER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH32 RETURN 20 VvB b vV ENTER 3 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER TV STATION TABLE CH 027 029 03 0 03 2 vV B RETURN 4 Press V/v to select the row which you want to preset, then press b. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. NAME AA B – L MN – CD E – I J K– DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF S W A P P I N G : ENTER D E L E T E : CLEAR MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME vV b B : : : : : 5 – – – – OFF – – – – Getting Started PR 1 2 3 4 5 M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 5 Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. ENTER MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – OFF – – – – M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 6 Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b. MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME ENTER vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – OFF – – – – M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 7 Enter the station name. ENTER 1 Press V/v to select a character. Each time you press V, the character changes as shown below. AtBt…tZt0t1t…t9 tA MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – OFF O– – – M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 2 Press b to set the next character. The next space flashes. To correct a character, press B/b until the character you want to correct flashes, then reset it. You can set up to 4 characters for the station name. 8 Press ENTER to confirm the station name. ENTER continued Presetting channels 21 9 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 5, press V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture, then press O RETURN to exit the menu. Tips • To set the programme position for the decoder, see “Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder” on page 28. • The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically. Note • When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received. Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. Changing programme positions Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 22 Presetting channels 1 SET UP Press SET UP. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (INSTALLATION), then press ENTER. ENTER The “INSTALLATION” menu appears. Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER ENTER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH32 vV RETURN 3 VvB b Getting Started DVD SETUP RETURN ENTER TV STATION TABLE PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 029 03 0 03 2 NAME AA B – L MN – CD E – I J K– DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER D E L E T E : CLEAR RETURN 4 Press V/v to select the row containing the programme position you want to change. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. TV STATION TABLE PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 029 03 0 03 2 vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER Press ENTER, then press V/v to move to the desired programme position. ENTER TV STATION TABLE PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 NAME AA B – DEC OFF 03 0 03 2 029 CD E – I J K– L MN – OFF OFF OFF vV RETURN 6 DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF D E L E T E : CLEAR RETURN 5 NAME AA B – L MN – CD E – I J K– S W A P P I N G : ENTER D E L E T E : CLEAR Press ENTER to confirm the setting. ENTER 7 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 4 through 6. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN continued Presetting channels 23 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop DVD playback. PROG +/– CLEAR SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (INSTALLATION), then press ENTER. ENTER The “INSTALLATION” menu appears. Presetting channels ENTER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH32 RETURN 24 VvB b vV ENTER 3 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER TV STATION TABLE PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 029 03 0 03 2 NAME AA B – L MN – CD E – I J K– DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF D E L E T E : CLEAR RETURN 4 Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. TV STATION TABLE PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 029 03 0 03 2 vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER Press CLEAR. TV STATION TABLE CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF D E L E T E : CLEAR RETURN 5 NAME AA B – L MN – CD E – I J K– Getting Started vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 NAME AA B – DEC OFF 03 0 03 2 CD E – I J K– OFF OFF vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER RETURN D E L E T E : CLEAR 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other programme positions you want to disable. 7 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Note • Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually. continued Presetting channels 25 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (INSTALLATION), then press ENTER. ENTER The “INSTALLATION” menu appears. Presetting channels ENTER INSTALLATION AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH32 RETURN 26 VvB b vV ENTER 3 Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER TV STATION TABLE PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 029 03 0 03 2 03 3 NAME AA B – L MN – CD E – I J K– – –– – DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF D E L E T E : CLEAR RETURN 4 Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press b. ENTER To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly. MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – OFF – – – – Getting Started vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 5 Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b. MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME ENTER vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – OFF – – – – M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 6 Enter the station name. ENTER 1 Press V/v to select a character. Each time you press V, the character changes as shown below. AtBt…tZt0t1t…t9 tA MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – OFF O– – – M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 2 Press b to set the next character. The next space flashes. To correct a character, press B/b until the character you want to correct flashes, then reset it. You can set up to 4 characters for the station name. 7 Press ENTER to confirm the new name. ENTER 8 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Presetting channels 27 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the DVD-VCR. Connecting a decoder Scart cable (not supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) LINE-3 LINE-1 (EURO AV) AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 28 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your DVD-VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display. Getting Started In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. Before you start… • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop DVD playback. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select (INSTALLATION) then press ENTER. ENTER The “INSTALLATION” menu appears. Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER. ENTER ENTER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH32 vV RETURN 3 VvB b ENTER TV STATION TABLE PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 029 03 0 03 2 03 3 vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER RETURN NAME AA B – L MN – CD E – I J K– – –– – DEC OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF D E L E T E : CLEAR continued Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder 29 4 Press V/v to select the row which you want to set for the decoder, then press b. ENTER To display positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly. MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – OFF – – – – M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 5 Press V/v to select “DECODER.” MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME ENTER vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – OFF – – – – M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 6 Press b to set “DECODER” to “ON,” then press ENTER. ENTER MANUAL TUNING PR CH MFT DECODER NAME vV b B : : : : : 5 0 3 3 – ON – – – – M E M O R Y : ENTER RETURN 7 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Notes • The DVD-VCR does not support RGB input from PAY-TV/Canal Plus decorders. • When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press TV/VIDEO so that the VCR indicator appears in the display window. 30 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. ?/1 Z SELECT DVD Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 1 Basic Operations m/M C ./ > X x H Press Z to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray. with the playback side facing down continued Playing discs 31 2 Press H. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time. Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 67. For Hour Minute Second VIDEO CDs, see page 83. Additional tasks To Press Stop x Pause X To resume playback, press H. Advance by frame in pause mode C Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode > on the remote Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode . on the remote Stop play and remove the disc Z To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1. 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. H. 2 Press The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1. To locate a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode Press m or M. With each press, the playback speed changes as follows. ×2 t ×4 t ×8 t ×16 t ×32 t ×128 Release the button at the desired speed. When you find the point you want, press H. To watch slow motion in continuous play mode Press X, then press M SLOW y. With each press, the playback speed changes as follows. 1/8 t 1/4 t 1/2 To resume normal playback, press H. 32 Playing discs Tip • You can listen to the sound during ×2 fast forward playback. However, you cannot listen to DTS (Only Digital Out), MPEG audio and LPCM sound. • To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Setting the recording duration time” (page 86). Notes • You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 59) • Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc. • The VIDEO CD playback speed changes as follows. ×4 t ×8 • You cannot change the CD or DATA-CD playback speed. Basic Operations Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD • When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player. • Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 77). • Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 57), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 57). • If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 57). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. * “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Playing discs 33 Guide to the on-screen display You can check disc information during playback. V/v/B/b ENTER The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. O RETURN DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language and subtitle language. Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” on page 114 for the abbreviation of the language. Type of disc Current title/track number Current chapter number Counter position Voice language Subtitle language DVD T:01 B b C:02 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG You can playback the desired title/track, chapter or counter position using this menu. To playback the desired title/track or chapter 1 2 Press B/b to change the item. 3 Press ENTER to start playback. 4 Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu. Press V/v to select the desired item. DVD T:01 B b C:02 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG The title/track or chapter icon will appear on the DVD playback screen followed by the current title/track or chapter number and the counter position. To playback from the desired counter position DVD 1 2 Enter the desired position using the number buttons. 3 Press ENTER to start playback. 4 Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu. Press V/v to select the counter position icon. Note • The display may not change as operated depending on the disc. 34 Guide to the on-screen display T:01 C:02 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG Playing a tape Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. ?/1 Z SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/– CLEAR Basic Operations m MSLOWy C STEP ./ > SHUTTLE X x H DISPLAY 1 Insert a tape. 2 Press H. The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. The display window shows the playback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Hour Minute Second continued Playing a tape 35 Additional tasks To Press Stop play x Pause play X Resume play after pause X or H Fast-forward the tape M during stop Rewind the tape m during stop Eject the tape Z To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off) Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end. To play/search at various speeds Playback options Operation View the picture during fastforward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M. During rewind, hold down m. Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. • During playback, hold down M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you release the button, normal playback resumes. Play in slow motion During pause, press MSLOW y. Play frame by frame During pause, press C STEP. Play at various speeds (Shuttle play) During playback, press .or > SHUTTLE. You can change the playback speed as follows. REVIEW y –×2 y –×1 y –SLOW y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y CUE To resume normal playback Press H. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. 36 Playing a tape Tip • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes during pause. Playing a tape Basic Operations Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. • Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: – The picture becomes black and white. – The picture shakes. – No picture appears on the TV screen. – Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen. – The colour density increases or decreases. • When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to “0:00:00” and the count starts over again. • The sound is muted during playback at various speeds. • The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse. • While playing a tape, you can display the “SETUP MENU” but the remote commander’s function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. • Stop disc playback while playing back a video. • The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds. 37 Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. • To record from a decoder, turn it on. • Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 Z SELECT VIDEO PROG +/– SP/LP TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT z REC x H DISPLAY 1 38 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Recording TV programmes 2 • PROG/ TRACKING INPUT SELECT SP / LP 4 REC • To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality. Press z REC to start recording. Basic Operations 3 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want appears in the display window. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. Recording indicator To stop recording Press x. To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY twice. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time. REMAIN 0 :00 :22 Time counter 1 :46 Remaining tape length continued Recording TV programmes 39 In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 95). Maximum Recording Time Tape Length SP LP E-180 3 hrs 6 hrs E-240 4 hrs 8 hrs E-260 4 hrs 20 mins 8 hrs 40 mins E-300 5 hrs 10 hrs To watch another TV programme while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. 2 Select another channel on the TV. 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. H. 3 Press The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, for example, press 2 and 3 to select “PR 23.” • If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons. • The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape. • If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on. 40 Recording TV programmes Notes • The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems. • You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme. • When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct. • The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only. • About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. • You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape. • To watch a TV programme during video recording, stop disc playback. Basic Operations Recording TV programmes 41 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. Before you start... • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. • When using a decoder, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • Set “TIMER METHOD” to “SHOWVIEW” or “VARIABLE” in the “USER SET” menu (see page 100). 42 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system ?/1 SELECT VIDEO CLEAR SET UP TIMER INPUT SELECT x V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SUBTITLE/ TIMER Press TIMER. • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “VARIABLE”: The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears on the TV screen. Press V/v to select “SHOWVIEW,” then press ENTER. TIMER METHOD STANDARD SHOWVIEW ENTER RETURN SHOWVIEW CODE CODE: 0 –9 RETURN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR 3 Press the number buttons to enter the ShowView number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number. You can also press B to delete the last entered number. Press ENTER. ENTER INPUT SELECT CLEAR The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and VPS(Video Programme System) /PDC (Programme Delivery Control) setting appear on the TV screen. CORRECT: ENTER SHOWVIEW CODE CODE: 0 –9 RETURN PR DAY 3 5 SA 2 9 – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– RETURN 1 2 3 4 – – – – – CORRECT: ENTER Basic Operations 1 – – – – – – – – – B 2 vV ENTER B • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “SHOWVIEW”: The “SHOWVIEW” menu appears on the TV screen. START STOP V/P 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0 SP – – – : –– –– : –– –– – –– : –– –– : –––– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – CLEAR vV b B • If “– –” appears in the “PR” (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually. Press V/v to select the desired programme position. • To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position. You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting. If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting. continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system 43 4 If you want to change the date, tape speed and the VPS/PDC setting: ENTER 1 Press B/b to select the item you want to change. 2 Press V/v to reset it. PR DAY 3 5 SA 2 9 – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– RETURN START STOP V/P 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0 SP – – – : –– –– : –– –– – –– : –– –– : –––– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – CLEAR vV b B • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 44. • To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the VPS/ PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 44. 5 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. RETURN 6 Press O RETURN to exit the menu. RETURN 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the DVD-VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order. today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS or PDC signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs. 44 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system To watch another TV programme after setting the timer 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the 2 IfTV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. 3 To watch a DVD after setting the timer automatically change to the DVD playback screen. Tips • To set the channel, you can also use the V/v or number buttons. • If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme. • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: – Reset the counter (page 36). – Display tape information on the TV screen (page 39). Basic Operations 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. H. 3 Press The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 4 above, press v to select “AUTO.” When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu must be accurate (see page 95). Tips • To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button. • You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set “SHOWVIEW EXTEND” in the “USER SET” menu to the desired extended time on page 100. • To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” on page 51. continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system 45 Notes • If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function. • The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted. • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “STANDARD” in the “USER SET” menu, the “SHOWVIEW” menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select “SHOWVIEW” or “VARIABLE.” 46 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. SELECT VIDEO CLEAR SET UP TIMER INPUT SELECT x Basic Operations Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. • When using a decoder, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop the DVD playback. • Set “TIMER METHOD” to “STANDARD” or “VARIABLE” in the “USER SET” menu (see page 100). ?/1 V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 47 1 SUBTITLE/ TIMER ENTER Press TIMER. • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “VARIABLE”: The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears on the TV screen. Press V/v to select “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. TIMER METHOD STANDARD SHOWVIEW RETURN • When you set “TIMER METHOD” to “STANDARD”: The “TIMER PROGRAMMING” menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and VPS/PDC function: ENTER 1 Press b to select each item in turn. 2 Press V/v to set each item. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset. INPUT SELECT 3 vV ENTER PR DAY – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– RETURN V/P START STOP – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – –– : –– –– : –––– – – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – vV b B CLEAR PR DAY 3 5 –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– RETURN V/P START STOP – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – –– : –– –– : –––– – – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – – – : –– –– : –– – – – vV b B CLEAR • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 49. • To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the VPS/ PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 44. • To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position. Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. RETURN The indicator appears in the display window. To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 2. CLEAR 4 Press CLEAR to cancel the setting. Press O RETURN to exit the menu. RETURN 5 Press ?/1 to turn off the DVD-VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. 48 Recording TV programmes using the timer To stop recording To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order. today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 2 above, press v to select “AUTO.” When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu must be accurate (see page 95). Notes • When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC function will not work. • If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function. • The Basic Operations Tips • To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button. • Even if you set “TIMER METHOD” to “SHOWVIEW” in the “USER SET” menu, you can set the timer manually. Press SET UP to select TIMER PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2. • To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” on page 51. indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted. To watch another TV programme after setting the timer 1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window. your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the 2 IfTV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. 3 continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 49 To watch a DVD after setting the timer 1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player. 2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray. H. 3 Press The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change to the DVD playback screen. Tips • To set the channel, you can also use the V/v or number buttons. • If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme. • You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: – Reset the counter (page 36). – Display tape information on the TV screen (page 39). 50 Recording TV programmes using the timer Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. • When using a decoder, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop the DVD playback. • Set “TIMER METHOD” to “STANDARD” or “VARIABLE” in the “USER SET” menu (see page 100). ?/1 SELECT VIDEO CLEAR SET UP Basic Operations V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN VvB b ENTER continued Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 51 2 Press V/v/B/b to select ENTER. (TIMER PROGRAMMING), then press ENTER • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change the settings, press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN 3 Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel. ENTER CLEAR • To change the setting, press B/b to flash the item you want to change, and press V/v to change it. PR DAY 3 5 MO30 2 0 WE02 6 0 TU30 –– –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– – – –––– RETURN START STOP V/P 2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0 SP – 2 2 : 0 0 2 3 : 3 0 LP – 2 0 : 3 0 2 2 : 0 0 AUTO – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – – – : –– –– : –– –– – vV b B CLEAR • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. 4 Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. RETURN If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority. Programme 1 about 20 seconds Programme 2 will be cut off Programme 1 Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off 52 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Advanced Hookups A/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. ∗ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DVD-VCR A Advanced Hookups Stereo audio cord (supplied) (red) R AUDIO L (white) VIDEO to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (white) (red) l: Signal flow to audio input [Speakers] [Speakers] Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder Rear (L) Front (L) Rear (R) Subwoofer Center Front (R) Rear (mono) Note • When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer. continued A/V Receiver hookup 53 B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player. You must make connections using B-1 and B-2 . ∗ “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DVD-VCR B-1 (red) Stereo audio cord (supplied) B-2 Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OPTICAL L COAXIAL (white) and or VIDEO to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) l: Signal flow (white) (red) to audio input to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] [Speakers] AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder Rear (L) Subwoofer Rear (R) Front (L) Center Front (R) Note • After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” in “Audio Setup” (page 56). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 56). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers. 54 A/V Receiver hookup S-Video hookup Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO hookup. Use this hookup if your TV has an S VIDEO input jack • Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. DVD-VCR TV l : Signal flow (DVD only) INPUT S VIDEO Audio cord (supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to audio input or Advanced Hookups or Optical digital cord (not S VIDEO cord supplied) (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting to coaxial or optical digital input TV or AV amplifier Notes • Set “DVD Video Out” to “S-Video” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 59) to view pictures from the S VIDEO jack. • The connection using S VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player. S-Video hookup 55 DVD Settings and Adjustments Audio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD Setup), ENTER The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press ENTER. ENTER Audio Setup English Original Audio Follow Unlocked Vv ENTER AUDIO SETUP Dolby Digital DTS Audio DRC MPEG RETURN 56 ENTER DVD SETUP DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup RETURN 3 VvB b B b D - PCM Off Standard PCM Vv 4 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” “Audio DRC,” or “MPEG.” ENTER 5 Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. ENTER RETURN 6 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices • Dolby Digital Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Dolby Digital Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. The default setting is indicated in bold print. Off Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. On Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. DVD Settings and Adjustments D-PCM • Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks – DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.” The default setting is indicated in bold print. Standard Normally select this position. TV Mode Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. continued Audio Setup 57 • MPEG Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. MPEG Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder. Notes • If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output the following signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. – Dolby Digital signals (when you set “Dolby Digial” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”) – MPEG audio signals • If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. 58 Audio Setup Screen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD SETUP), ENTER The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press ENTER. ENTER ENTER DVD SETUP DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup RETURN 3 VvB b English Original Audio Follow Unlocked Vv DVD Settings and Adjustments 1 ENTER SCREEN SETUP B b 4 : 3 Letter Box TV Type S - Video DVD Video Out RETURN Vv continued Screen Setup 59 4 Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” or “DVD Video Out.” ENTER 5 Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting. ENTER RETURN 6 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices • TV Type Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting is indicated in bold print. 4:3 Letter Box Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. 16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan 16:9 • DVD Video Out Selects the method of outputting video signals from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the player. The default setting is indicated in bold print. 60 S-Video Outputs S video signals. RGB (LINE) Outputs RGB signals. Screen Setup Notes • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and not all the functions described may work. • Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa. • The connection using S VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player. • When “RGB (LINE)” is selected, S video signals cannot be output. DVD Settings and Adjustments Screen Setup 61 Setting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound track or subtitle. SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD SETUP), ENTER The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. ENTER 62 English Original Audio Follow Unlocked Vv Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: “DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” Then press ENTER. Setting the display or sound track language ENTER DVD SETUP DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup RETURN 3 VvB b ENTER 4 Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER. ENTER • DVD MENU LANGUAGE You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu. DVD MENU LANGUAGE B English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others Vv RETURN • AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected. • SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD. When you select “Audio Follow,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track. AUDIO LANGUAGE English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands B Original Others RETURN Vv ENTER SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Audio Follow English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others RETURN B Vv ENTER Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Tip • If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the desired language, then press ENTER. DVD MENU LANGUAGE Cesky Dansk Magyar Svenska Norsk Polski Português Suomi RETURN Afrikaans Arabic Chinese Greek Hindi Japanese Russian Turkish VvB b ENTER Notes • When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD in step 4, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD SETUP settings and not all the functions described may work. Setting the display or sound track language DVD Settings and Adjustments 5 ENTER 63 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Number buttons SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. SETUP MENU The “SETUP MENU” appears. DVD SETUP RETURN 64 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) VvB b ENTER 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (DVD Setup), ENTER The “DVD SETUP” menu appears. DVD SETUP DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup English Original Audio Follow Unlocked Vv RETURN 3 Press V/v to select “Parental,” then press ENTER. ENTER PARENTAL CONTROL ENTER Use Password B b No RETURN 4 ENTER Press b to select “Yes.” • If you have not entered a password ENTER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CREATE PASSWORD Enter Password –––– RETURN PRESS 0-9 • When you have already registered a password PASSWORD CHECK Enter Password –––– The display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. RETURN PRESS 0-9 PARENTAL CONTROL Use Password B b Yes Rating Level 1 Change Password Vv RETURN 5 Press V/v to select “Rating Level,” then press ENTER. Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 ENTER RETURN DVD Settings and Adjustments 1 The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password. ENTER RATING LEVEL Adult Kids Safe Vv ENTER continued Parental Control (limiting playback by children) 65 6 Press V/v to select the level you want, then press ENTER. Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 ENTER The options are as follows. Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2 y Level 1 (Kids Safe) RETURN RATING LEVEL Adult Kids Safe Vv ENTER The higher the value, the stricter the limitation. 7 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN To change the password “Change Password” in step 4. 1 Select The display for entering a new password appears. a new 4-digit password using the number buttons. 2 Enter The display for confirming the password appears. 3 Re-enter the new password. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “Use Password” to “No” in Step 4. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set the disc, then press H. 1 Insert The display for entering your password appears. your 4-digit password using the number buttons. 2 Enter The player starts playback. If you forget your password 1 Remove the disc and turn off the DVD-VCR. 2 Turn on the DVD-VCR again with no disc in the unit. down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds. 3 Hold “reset ok” appears on the screen. off the DVD-VCR. 4 Turn The password is cleared. Notes • When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • All the ratings higher than the level you select will be blocked. • Write your password down and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it. 66 Parental Control (limiting playback by children) DVD Additional Operations Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. Number buttons When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button. x V/v/B/b ENTER MENU TOP MENU DVD Additional Operations 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. TOP MENU The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. MENU 2 Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to play or change. You can also use the number buttons to select the item. ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued Using the DVD’s menu 67 3 Press ENTER. ENTER To turn off the DVD’s menu Press x. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button. 68 Using the DVD’s menu Zooming into a scene You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. ZOOM V/v/B/b ENTER MUTING/ ZOOM 2 Press ZOOM. “ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position where you want to zoom in. ENTER 3 DVD Additional Operations 1 Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification. ENTER Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification Notes • You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs. • The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD. • You cannot use the zoom function on still images. Zooming into a scene 69 Changing the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in the display when you press ANGLE during playback. This means that you can change the viewing angle. ANGLE V/v 1 ANGLE/ SQPB Press ANGLE during playback. 1/6 V v The angle number appears on the display. The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the angle number. ENTER The scene changes to the selected angle. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD. 70 Changing the angles Displaying the subtitle If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. SUBTITLE V/v/B/b ENTER 1 SUBTITLE/ TIMER ENG V v Off B b Press V/v repeatedly to select the language, then press ENTER. ENTER 3 Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” on page 114 for the abbreviation of the language. DVD Additional Operations 2 Press SUBTITLE during playback. Press B/b repeatedly to select “On,” then press ENTER. ENTER To turn off the subtitles Select “Off” in step 3, then press ENTER. Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off. Displaying the subtitle 71 Picture navigation You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and display the first scene of each chapter. ./> PICTURE NAVI V/v/B/b ENTER 1 PICTURE NAVI/ STEP Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The 9 subscreens appear. The scenes represent each of the chapters on the DVD. PICTURE NAVI PAGE ./> 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 The displayed subscreens differ depending on the DVD. 2 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the scene you want, then press ENTER. ENTER You can start playback from the desired chapter. Notes • If the DVD has more than 9 chapters, press ./> to view the following subscreens. • The picture navigation function may not work depending on the DVD. • The picture navigation function does not work with DVD-RW. • When DTS is selected, you cannot listen to the audio. 72 Picture navigation Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme play (page 73) • Random play (page 75) • Repeat play (page 76) Note • The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1. Creating your own programme (Programme play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the chapters or tracks on the disc to create your own programme. You can programme up to 20 chapters and tracks. Number buttons CLEAR H V/v/B/b ENTER DVD Additional Operations PROGRAM continued Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) 73 1 REPEAT/ PROGRAM 2 Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in stop mode. B b RANDOM Press B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press ENTER. ENTER 3 Press V/v/B/b to select the chapter/track number you want to programme, then press ENTER. ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 You can also use the number buttons to enter the chapter/track number. PROGRAM 01 Chap. (T:01) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16B VvBb Program Order –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Chap. (T:01) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16B VvBb Program Order –– –– 01 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– PROGRAM 02 0 4 To programme other chapters/tracks, repeat step 3. 5 Press H to start programme play. The programmed title, chapter and track numbers are displayed in the selected order. Programme play starts. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H. To stop programme play Press CLEAR during programme play. To change or cancel a programme 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own programme (Programme play).” CLEAR. 2 Press The last programmed number is cancelled. 3 Follow step 3 for new programming. 74 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) Playing in random order (Random play) You can shuffle the playback order of titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. CLEAR PROGRAM V/v/B/b ENTER 1 REPEAT/ PROGRAM Press B/b to select “RANDOM,” then press ENTER. B b RANDOM PROGRAM B b RANDOM ENTER DVD Additional Operations 2 Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in stop mode. To return to normal play Press CLEAR during random play. continued Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) 75 Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. CLEAR REPEAT 1 REPEAT/ PROGRAM 2 REPEAT/ PROGRAM Press REPEAT during playback. Off Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. When playing a DVD • Chapter: repeats the current chapter. • Title: repeats the current title on a disc. When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • Track: repeats the current track. • Disc: repeats all of the tracks. When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • Track: repeats the current track. To return to normal play Select “Off” or press CLEAR during repeat play in step 2. Tip • When playing a DATA CD, press REPEAT again to cancel repeat play. 76 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) Changing the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. AUDIO With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel. AUDIO 2 Press AUDIO during playback. ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH V v Press V/v repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting. ENTER • When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” on page 114 for the abbreviation of the language. • When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) The default setting is indicated in bold print. STEREO The standard stereo sound Left The sound of the left channel (monaural) Right The sound of the right channel (monaural) Changing the sound DVD Additional Operations 1 V/v 77 Virtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. SURROUND This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks. 1 SURROUND 2 SURROUND Press SURROUND during playback. Press SURROUND repeatedly to select “On.” To cancel the setting Select “Off” in step 2. 78 Virtual surround setting Off Notes • Surround effects cannot be obtained for DTS, linear PCM or MP3 audio. • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. • When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. • If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu, sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect. • Portions of this product are licensed from Desper Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. Copyright ©1997-2001Spatializer®, N-2-2™, and the circle-insquare device are trademarks of Desper Products, Inc. DVD Additional Operations Virtual surround setting 79 Playing an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Z H V/v/V/v ENTER O RETURN 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray. MP3 album 1 track 1 Total: 012 1 track 1 2 track 2 3 track 3 4 track 4 5 track 5 6 track 6 7 track 7 8 track 8 Vv 2 Press V/v to select the desired track, then press ENTER. ENTER The selected track starts playing. When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded. 80 Playing an MP3 audio track 3 To change the album, press O RETURN. MP3 album 1 track 1 RETURN 1 album 1 2 album 2 3 album 3 Vv 4 Press V/v to select an album, then press ENTER. ENTER The list of tracks contained in the album appears. To select a track, repeat step 2. MP3 album 1 track 1 Total: 012 1 track 1 2 track 2 3 track 3 4 track 4 5 track 5 6 track 6 7 track 7 8 track 8 Vv To go to the next or previous page Press b or B. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press x, then press O RETURN. About MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back. DVD Additional Operations Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk. • Up to 8 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names. • ID3 tags cannot be displayed. Notes • If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage. • Depending on the disc, playback may take some time to start. continued Playing an MP3 audio track 81 The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows. • Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 ROOT album track When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 81), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) do not appear in the list. Tips • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order. • Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, place your albums within the first two trees. Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above. • The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 albums and tracks in the DATA CD. • The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyond the first 100 albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will play no more than a combined total of 200 albums and tracks. 82 Playing an MP3 audio track Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search and perform other operations interactively. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen. Number buttons The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function. H V/v ENTER O RETURN MENU Start playing a VIDEO CD with “MENU ON.” The menu for your selection appears. 2 Press V/v to select the item number you want. DVD Additional Operations 1 You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track. ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions 83 3 Press ENTER. ENTER 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. To return to the menu Press O RETURN. To play using “MENU OFF” Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.” When “MENU OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to “MENU ON,” press MENU to select “MENU ON.” Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. 84 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions VCR Additional Operations Playing a tape with SQPB function The SQPB(Super VHS Quasi Playback) function is only for playing a Super VHS format tape. SQPB H Insert a Super VHS format tape. 2 Press H. 3 ANGLE/ SQPB Press SQPB to start SQPB. Notes • You cannot use the SQPB function for recording. • The playback display will be distorted if you use the SQPB function with a normal VHS format tape. • When you eject the tape, the VCR automatically returns to normal mode. • Playback of tapes recorded in EP (Extended Play) mode on an NTSC system is not guaranteed. Playing a tape with SQPB function VCR Additional Operations 1 85 Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC x 1 REC While recording, press z REC. 2 REC Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. 0:30 1:00 4:00 4:30 Normal recording In LP mode Each press advances the time as shown below. 0:30 1:00 8:00 9:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording. 86 Setting the recording duration time To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the normal recording mode. indicator disappears and the VCR returns to To stop while recording Press x. Note • You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time. VCR Additional Operations Setting the recording duration time 87 Recording stereo and bilingual programs In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To select bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO to select the sound you want. To listen to On-screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN/SUB STEREO Standard sound* MONO STEREO * Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual programmes To select stereo programme while recording To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel LCH STEREO Right channel RCH STEREO Standard sound* LCH + RCH STEREO * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes In the NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM” in the “USER SET” menu should be set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 100 for details. 88 Recording stereo and bilingual programs To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO to select the sound you want. Stereo programmes To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo NICAM, STEREO STEREO Left channel NICAM, LCH STEREO Right channel NICAM, RCH STEREO Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH STEREO * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels Bilingual programmes To listen to On-screen display Display window Main NICAM, MAIN STEREO Sub NICAM, SUB STEREO Main and sub NICAM, MAIN/SUB STEREO Standard sound* NICAM, MONO STEREO * Usually the main sound (monaural) Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback Press AUDIO to select the sound you want. On-screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel LCH STEREO Right channel RCH STEREO Mix sound* MIX STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator VCR Additional Operations To listen to * The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track continued Recording stereo and bilingual programs 89 How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Normal audio track (monaural) Stereo Usually mixed left/right channels Bilingual Usually main sound Hi-fi audio track (main track) Stereo sound (left/right channels) Main (left channel) Sub (right channel) Notes • To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting. 90 Recording stereo and bilingual programs Searching using index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. INDEX m/M H x To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan) 1 INDEX Press INDEX, then press m/M. The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction. INDEX SCAN : B B 3 Press H to start playback when you find the desired point. VCR Additional Operations 2 Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment. continued Searching using index function 91 To search a specific recording (Index search) 1 2 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. INDEX Press INDEX, then press m/M twice. • To search ahead, press M twice. • To search backwards, press m twice. 3 INDEX SEARCH : B B +01 Press m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme is located. Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to ±20, respectively. 4 The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press x. Note • No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause. 92 Searching using index function Adjusting the picture (tracking) Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it. Adjusting the picture sharpness (Smart trilogic) TRACKING – – – – – – – – – – – – Tracking meter SET UP You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture. V/v/B/b ENTER 1 SET UP During playback, press SET UP, then press V/v/B/b to select SET) and press ENTER. (USER VCR Additional Operations O RETURN ENTER continued Adjusting the picture (tracking) 93 2 Press V/v to select “SMART TRILOGIC,” then press b. USER SET COLOUR SYSTEM : AUTO NICAM : ON SMART TRILOGIC : ON AUTO POWER OFF : OFF SHOWVIEW EXTEND : OFF TIMER METHOD : VARIABLE ENTER vV b B RETURN 3 Press V/v to set “SMART TRILOGIC” to “ON” or “OFF.” PICTURE ENTER • ON: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted. SMART TRILOGIC : ON SOFTEN – – – – – – – – • OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness manually. To soften the picture, press B. To sharpen the picture, press b. 4 Press O RETURN to return to the original screen. RETURN 94 Adjusting the picture (tracking) RETURN SHARPEN – – – – – – – – – bB ON/OFF : vV Changing menu options SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. SETUP MENU 2 Press V/v/B/b to select Setup), then press ENTER. (Video Function ENTER The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu appears. ENTER VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP Tape Select Repeat Play OSD RETURN 3 VvB b B b E180 Off On Vv VCR Additional Operations DVD SETUP RETURN Press V/v to select the option to change. ENTER continued Changing menu options 95 4 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices The default settings are indicated in bold print. 96 Menu option Set this option to Tape Select • • • • Repeat Play • On to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically. • Off to turn off Auto repeat. OSD • On to display the menu on the TV screen. • Off to disappear the menu from the TV screen. Changing menu options E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape. E240 to use an E-240 type tape. E260 to use an E-260 type tape. E300 to use an E-300 type tape. Editing How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. Example A TV Your VCR (Recorder) LINE-1 (EURO AV) Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow VCR Additional Operations Example B TV Your VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN t/o L/R Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT : Signal flow audio/video cord (not supplied) continued Editing 97 Example C Your VCR (Recorder) TV LINE-3 Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. • If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected. • If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. • If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR. • When you connect another VCR to the LINE-3 or LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE 3”or “LINE 2” in the display window. Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. • Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR. 98 Editing X z REC 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X to set it to playback pause. 3 4 REC Press REC z on this VCR to set it to recording pause. To start editing, press the X buttons on both VCRs at the same time. To stop editing Press the x buttons on both VCRs. Tip • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X again to resume recording. VCR Additional Operations Editing 99 Additional Information General setup information Changing setup options SET UP V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN 1 SET UP Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode. SETUP MENU DVD SETUP RETURN 2 Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER. (USER SET), ENTER The “USER SET” menu appears. Press V/v to select the option to change. ENTER 100 General setup information ENTER USER SET COLOUR SYSTEM : AUTO NICAM : ON SMART TRILOGIC : ON AUTO POWER OFF : OFF SHOWVIEW EXTEND : OFF TIMER METHOD : VARIABLE RETURN 3 VvB b vV b B 4 Press B/b to change the setting. ENTER 5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. RETURN Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Set this option to COLOUR SYSTEM • AUTO to select the colour system automatically. • PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system. • B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white. NICAM • ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track. • OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 88. SMART TRILOGIC • ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture. • OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture. AUTO POWER OFF • OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. • 2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time. SHOWVIEW EXTEND • OFF to deactivate the ShowView Extend function. • 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the ShowView setting by the selected amount of time. TIMER METHOD • VARIABLE to display the “TIMER METHOD” menu for selecting “STANDARD” or “SHOWVIEW” when pressing the TIMER button. • STANDARD to display the “TIMER PROGRAMMING” menu when pressing the TIMER button. • SHOWVIEW to display the “SHOWVIEW” menu when pressing the TIMER button. For details, see pages 42 and 47. General setup information Additional Information Menu option 101 Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Others Clock Power General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does not function. • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. The power is turned on but the DVDVCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours. The clock has stopped and “--:--” appears in the display window. • The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the mains. Reset the clock (and timer). The remote commander does not function. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. You cannot control other TVs. • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander. DVD Troubleshooting Remedy • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. • The connecting cords are damaged. • Check the connection to your TV (page 11) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from your player goes through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, please try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 55). Picture Symptom There is no picture/picture noise appears. 102 Troubleshooting Picture There is no picture from your VCR connected to the LINE IN jacks. • The DVD player must be in standby mode to view pictures from your VCR. There is no sound. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely. • The connecting cord is damaged. • The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 53). • The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. • The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. • The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. • If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (pages 53, 54). Sound is noisy. • When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 33) or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. The sound volume is low. • The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “TV Mode” (page 57). The disc does not play. • The disc is turned over. • Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. • The disc is skewed. • The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). • The region code on the DVD does not match the player. • Moisture has condensed inside the player. • The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs that are not finalized (page 7). • Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly. • Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 80). • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed. • The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks. The disc does not start playing from the beginning. • Programme play, random play, or repeat play, has been selected (pages 73, 75, 76). • Resume play has taken effect (page 32). The player starts playing the disc automatically. • The disc features an auto playback function. Operation Sound Remedy • The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD. Additional Information Symptom Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu the picture does not fill the screen. continued Troubleshooting 103 Operation Symptom Remedy Playback stops automatically. • While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. You cannot perform some functions such as stop, search, slow-motion play, repeat play, random play, or programme play. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some operations. See the operating manual that comes with the disc. The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 67). • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 67). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. The angles cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 67). • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player. VCR Troubleshooting Remedy • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator. The picture is not clear. • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (page 16). • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. Playback Symptom The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. 104 Troubleshooting Playback Recording Timer recording Remedy • The tape is defective. • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord connection. The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing. • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette as explained above. No TV programme appears on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (page 16). • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a line input when recording from other equipment. TV reception is poor. • Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely. • Adjust the TV aerial. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. Nothing happens when you press z REC. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. The timer does not operate. • • • • • • • • • The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu does not appear. • Check that TIMER METHOD in the USER SET menu is set correctly (page 100). The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. • Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording. • If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording. Check that the clock is set. Make sure a tape has been inserted. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Make sure the tape is not at its end. Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording. Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. Check that the decoder is turned on. Check that the satellite tuner is turned on. The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer. • Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Additional Information Symptom The picture has no sound. continued Troubleshooting 105 PAY-TV/Canal Plus Others Symptom Remedy You cannot watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode. • Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the TV STATION TABLE menu. • Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely. A PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled. • Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely. • Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the TV STATION TABLE menu. A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line. The VCR mechanism needs to be cleaned. • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination 106 Troubleshooting • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal Specifications Inputs and outputs Laser LINE-1 (EURO AV) 21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6 Video output: pin 19 Audio output: pins 1 and 3 LINE-3 21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6 LINE-2 IN t/o L/R VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms LINE OUT (AUDIO) Phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms LINE OUT (VIDEO) Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms S VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Channel coverage PAL (B/G) VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only) EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only) Maximum recording/playback time 10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape) Rewind time Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape) Audio characteristics Frequency response DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) 100 dB (min.) (DVD LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only) Harmonic distortion 0.003 % Dynamic range DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB Wow and flutter Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK) The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency. Timer section Additional Information System Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max.) continued Specifications 107 General Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 29 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C Storage temperature –20°C to 60°C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 100 × 330 mm Mass Approx. 4.5 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Audio cord (pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2) (1) Video cord (pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 108 Specifications Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (36) I PROGRAM +/– buttons (39) B Disc tray (31) J Display window (32) (35) C A (open/close) button (31) (32) K D Tape compartment (35) E A (eject) button (36) L m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button (32) (36) F LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks (97) M x (stop) button (32) (36) G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9) N X (pause) button (32) (36) H z REC (record) button (39) O H (play) button (32) (35) Remote sensor Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 109 Display window A DVD indicator (32) G TIMER indicator (44) B Disc indicator (32) H STEREO indicator (88) C Playing time/clock/current status indicator (32) I CHAPTER indicator D Tape indicator (35) K DTS indicator (57) E VCR indicator (35) L SURROUND indicator (78) F RECORD indicator (39) 110 Index to parts and controls J TITLE indicator Rear panel DVD player and VCR A (out to tv) connector (11) B (in from aerial) connector (11) C LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (12) DVD player only F Mains lead (11) G LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (55) H S VIDEO OUT jacks (55) D LINE-3 connector (13) I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (OPTICAL) (54) E LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (53) J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (COAXIAL) (54) Additional Information continued Index to parts and controls 111 Remote commander for DVD A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z (open/close) button (31) (32) C SELECT DVD button (9) D Number buttons* (10) (65) E CLEAR button (74) F SURROUND button (78) G SET UP button (16) H SUBTITLE button (71) I AUDIO button* (77) J PROGRAM button (74) K C PICTURE NAVI button (32) (72) L X (pause) button (32) M H (play) button* (32) N V/v/B/b buttons ENTER button (15) O DISPLAY button (34) (39) P TOP MENU button (67) Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10) S ZOOM button (69) T ANGLE button (70) U m/M SCAN/SLOW y buttons (32) V ./> PREV/NEXT buttons (32) W x (stop) button (32) X O RETURN button (17) Y MENU button (67) ∗ Number 5, AUDIO and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the DVD-VCR. 112 Index to parts and controls Remote commander for VCR A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9) B Z (eject) button (36) C SELECT VIDEO button (9) D Number buttons*1 (10) E CLEAR button (25) F SET UP button (16) G TIMER button (48) H AUDIO button*1 (88) I INDEX button (91) J C STEP button (36) K z REC (record) button (39) L X (pause) button (36) M H (play) button*1 (35) N V/v/B/b buttons ENTER button (15) O DISPLAY button (39) P ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (36) Q PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/– buttons*2 (37) (39) R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10) S -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10) T MUTING button (10) [for Sony TV only] MUTING button V TV/VIDEO button (40) W SQPB button (85) X INPUT SELECT button (39) Y m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons SLOW y button (36) Z ./> SHUTTLE button (36) Additional Information U SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (39) wj x button (36) wk O RETURN button (17) *1 Number 5, AUDIO and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the DVD-VCR. *2 PROG/TRACKING + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference. Index to parts and controls 113 DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE 114 Language Abbreviation Korean KOR English ENG Chinese CHI Japanese JPN Russian RUS French FRA Spanish ESP German DEU Dutch NLD Italian ITA Hindi IND Arabic ARA Danish DAN Finish FIN Icelandic ISL Hebrew IWR Norwegian NOR Portuguese POR Swedish SVE Turquish TUR Afrikaans ZAF Croatian CRO Czech CZK Greek GRE Hungarian HUN Indonesian IDN Malay MAL Polish POL Thai THA Vietnamese VIE DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Index Numerics H R 16:9 60 4:3 Letter Box 60 4:3 Pan Scan 60 Handling discs 7 Hi-fi audio track 90 Random play 75 Recording saving 40 using the ShowView system 42 while watching another programme 40, 45, 49 Repeat play 76 RF channel 14, 16 A Adjusting picture 93 tracking 93 Aerial hookup 11 Angle 70 Audio track 90 Auto Clock Set 15 Auto Set Up 14 C Canal Plus 28 Changing menu option 95 Changing the programme position 22 Changing the station name 26 Clock setting 18 Connecting the DVD-VCR and your TV 11 to a TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector 12 to video equipment 97 Counter 36 D DATA CD 6, 80 Disabling the programme positions 24 DOLBY DIGITAL 53, 77 DTS 54, 77 Dubbing. see Editing DVD 6 E Editing 97 I Index scan 91 L Language selecting 17 LP mode 39 M Manual fine tuning 22 Monaural 89 Monitoring during playback 89 during recording 88 MP3 6, 80 N NICAM broadcasts 88 Normal audio track 90 P Parental Control 64 PAY-TV 28 PBC (Playback control) 83 PDC (Programme Delivery Control) 44 Picture adjustment 93 Picture navigation 72 Playback 31, 35 at various speeds 32, 36 frame by frame 32, 36 MP3 audio track 80 programme play 73 random play 75 repeat play 76 selecting the sound 88, 89 slow motion 32, 36 VIDEO CDs 83 Presetting channels 20 Programme play 73 S Safety tab 40 Scart connection 12 Searching at various speeds 32, 36 ShowView recording 42 Smart trilogic 93 SP mode 39 STEREO 77, 88 Subtitle 71 T Timer setting daily/weekly recording 44, 49 using the ShowView system 42 Tracking adjustment. see Adjusting U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 6 VPS (Video Programme System) 44 Z Zoom 69 ZWEITON broadcasts 88 Index 115 Sony Corporation
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