Sony SLV-D900G DVD Player/VCR Operating Instructions

3-079-775-11 (1) GB
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-D900G
© 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.
Notice for customers in
the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying
with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug
supplied need to be replaced,
a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,
marked with
or
mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable
fuse cover, be sure to attach
the fuse cover after you
change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If
you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
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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.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode
are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VIDEO
Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
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
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Table of contents
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2
3
6
6
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WARNING
Welcome!
Caution
About this manual
This player can play the following discs
Notes about discs
Getting Started
8
9
11
14
16
17
19
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
Basic Operations
27
30
31
34
38
Playing discs
Guide to the on-screen display
Playing a tape
Recording TV programmes
Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+® system
43 Recording TV programmes using the
timer
47 Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
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Table of contents
Advanced Hookups
49 A/V Receiver hookup
51 S-Video hookup
DVD Settings and
Adjustments
52 Audio Setup
55 Screen Setup
58 Setting the display or sound track
language
60 Parental Control (limiting playback
by children)
DVD Additional Operations
63
65
66
67
68
69
73
74
76
79
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
81 Playing a tape with SQPB function
82 Setting the recording duration time
84 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
86 Searching using index function
88 Adjusting the picture (tracking)
90 Changing menu options
92 Editing
Additional Information
95
97
102
104
109
General setup information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index to parts and controls
DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE
LANGUAGE
110 Index
Table of contents
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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 49) 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
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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
VIDEO Plus+ 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
DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them (in the
appropriate order for your local area).
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to
channel 21 (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 15.
ENTER
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 21.
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 17.
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Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press O RETURN.
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 16.
Getting Started
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.
Notes
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, 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.
• 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.
Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
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Step 5 : Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
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
SET), then press ENTER.
(LANGUAGE
The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
RETURN
Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
ENTER
4
Press O RETURN to exit the menu.
RETURN
16
Selecting a language
ENTER
LANGUAGE SET
B
ENTER
3
VvB b
Vv
ENTER
Step 6 : Setting the clock
Getting Started
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
b BvV
continued
Setting the clock
17
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
RETURN
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
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.
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Setting the clock
Step 7 : Presetting channels
Getting Started
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.
VvB b
ENTER
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH21
RETURN
vV
ENTER
continued
Presetting channels
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3
Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then
press ENTER.
ENTER
TV STATION TABLE
PR
1
2
3
4
5
CH
27
29
30
32
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–
S W A P P I N G : ENTER
D E L E T E : CLEAR
MANUAL TUNING
PR
CH
MFT
NAME
vV b B
:
:
:
:
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
NAME
vV b B
:
:
:
:
5
33
–
– – – –
M E M O R Y : ENTER
RETURN
6
Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b.
MANUAL TUNING
PR
CH
MFT
NAME
ENTER
vV b B
:
:
:
:
5
33
–
– – – –
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
NAME
vV b B
:
:
:
:
5
33
–
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
20
Presetting channels
9
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
RETURN
Tip
• The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.
Getting Started
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.
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
continued
Presetting channels
21
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 : CH21
RETURN
3
VvB b
vV
ENTER
TV STATION TABLE
PR
1
2
3
4
5
CH
27
29
30
32
NAME
AA B –
L MN –
CD E –
I J K–
vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER
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
27
29
30
32
vV
B S W A P P I N G : ENTER
RETURN
5
Press ENTER, then press V/v to move to the
desired programme position.
ENTER
D E L E T E : CLEAR
CH
27
NAME
AA B –
30
32
39
CD E –
I J K–
L MN –
RETURN
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
22
NAME
AA B –
L MN –
CD E –
I J K–
TV STATION TABLE
PR
1
2
3
4
5
vV
6
D E L E T E : CLEAR
Presetting channels
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.
PROG +/–
Getting Started
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.
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.
VvB b
ENTER
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH21
RETURN
vV
ENTER
continued
Presetting channels
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3
Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then
press ENTER.
ENTER
TV STATION TABLE
PR
1
2
3
4
5
CH
27
29
30
32
NAME
AA B –
L MN –
CD E –
I J K–
vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER
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
27
29
30
32
vV
B S W A P P I N G : ENTER
RETURN
5
Press CLEAR.
NAME
AA B –
L MN –
CD E –
I J K–
D E L E T E : CLEAR
TV STATION TABLE
CLEAR
The selected row will be cleared as shown on
the right.
D E L E T E : CLEAR
PR
1
2
3
4
5
CH
27
NAME
AA B –
30
32
CD E –
I J K–
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.
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Presetting channels
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.
Getting Started
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.
VvB b
ENTER
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH21
RETURN
vV
ENTER
continued
Presetting channels
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3
Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then
press ENTER.
ENTER
TV STATION TABLE
PR
1
2
3
4
5
CH
27
29
30
32
NAME
AA B –
L MN –
CD E –
I J K–
– –– –
vV B S W A P P I N G : ENTER
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.
D E L E T E : CLEAR
MANUAL TUNING
PR
CH
MFT
NAME
vV b B
:
:
:
:
5
33
–
– – – –
M E M O R Y : ENTER
RETURN
5
Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b.
MANUAL TUNING
PR
CH
MFT
NAME
ENTER
vV b B
:
:
:
:
5
33
–
– – – –
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
NAME
vV b B
:
:
:
:
5
33
–
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
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Presetting channels
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
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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 63. For
Hour Minute Second
VIDEO CDs, see page 79.
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.
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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 82).
Notes
• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on
page 55)
• 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 73).
• 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 53), 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 53).
• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to
“On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 53). 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
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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 109 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.
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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
X
x
H
Basic Operations
m
MSLOWy
C STEP
./ > SHUTTLE
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
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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.
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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.
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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 satellite or digital tuner,
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
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Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Recording TV programmes
2
• PROG/
TRACKING
INPUT
SELECT
SP / LP
4
REC
• To record from other equipment 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
35
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 90).
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.
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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.
• 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
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Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+® system
The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that
simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode
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.
• To record from a satellite or digital tuner,
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
“VIDEOPLUS” or “VARIABLE” in the
“USER SET” menu (see page 95).
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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® 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
“VIDEOPLUS,” then press ENTER.
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
VIDEOPLUS
ENTER
RETURN
VIDEOPLUS
CODE
CODE: 0 –9
RETURN
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CLEAR
3
Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode
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 PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) setting appear on the TV
screen.
CORRECT:
ENTER
VIDEOPLUS
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
“VIDEOPLUS”:
The “VIDEOPLUS” 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 other equipment 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.
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4
If you want to change the date, tape speed and
the 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 40.
• To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the PDC
function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 40.
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 other equipment, 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 PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit 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 PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the PDC
function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.
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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make
2 On
a timer setting.
the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
3 Keep
programme for which you have made a timer setting.
To watch another TV programme after setting the timer
1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.
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
Basic Operations
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
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 32).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 35).
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 90).
continued
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system
41
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60
minutes. Set “VIDEOPLUS EXTEND” in the “USER SET” menu to the desired extended
time on page 95.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings” on page 47.
Notes
• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the
VCR will start recording at the set time without using the 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
“VIDEOPLUS” menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select “VIDEOPLUS” or
“VARIABLE.”
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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® 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.
• To record from a satellite or digital tuner,
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 95).
?/1
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O RETURN
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
43
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
VIDEOPLUS
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 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 45.
• To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the PDC
function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 40.
• To record from other equipment 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 other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched
on.
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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 90).
Notes
• When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start times exactly as indicated in the TV
programme guide. Otherwise, the PDC function will not work.
• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the
VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
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 “VIDEOPLUS” 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 47.
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
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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 32).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 35).
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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.
• To record from a satellite or digital tuner,
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 95).
?/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
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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
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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
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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 52). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 52). Otherwise, no sound or a
loud noise will come from the speakers.
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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 55) to view
pictures from the S VIDEO jack.
• The connection using S VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
S-Video hookup
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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
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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
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• 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 Digital” 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.
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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
55
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.
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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
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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
ENTER
Press V/v/B/b to select
then press ENTER.
(DVD SETUP),
The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.
ENTER
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 109 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
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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.
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Picture navigation
Various play mode functions (Programme
play, Random play, Repeat play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Programme play (page 69)
• Random play (page 71)
• Repeat play (page 72)
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
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Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play)
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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.
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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.
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Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play)
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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.
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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 109 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
MP3
album 1
track 1
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
To select a track, repeat step 2.
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
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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 77), 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.
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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.”
2
Press V/v to select the item number you want.
DVD Additional Operations
1
The menu for your selection appears.
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
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Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
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 95 for details.
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.
To listen to
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
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
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.
VCR Additional Operations
Recording stereo and bilingual programs
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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
2
Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
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
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Press H to start playback when you find the desired point.
Searching using index function
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.
Searching using index function
VCR Additional Operations
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.
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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
O RETURN
1
SET UP
During playback, press SET UP, then press V/v/B/b to select
SET) and press ENTER.
ENTER
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
(USER
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
VIDEOPLUS 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.
RETURN
SHARPEN
– – – – – – – – –
bB ON/OFF
: vV
To soften the picture, press B.
To sharpen the picture, press b.
4
Press O RETURN to return to the original screen.
RETURN
VCR Additional Operations
Adjusting the picture (tracking)
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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
DVD SETUP
RETURN
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
Setup), then press ENTER.
(Video Function
ENTER
The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu
appears.
Press V/v to select the option to change.
ENTER
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Changing menu options
ENTER
VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP
Tape Select
Repeat Play
OSD
RETURN
3
VvB b
B b E180
Off
On
Vv
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.
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.
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.
VCR Additional Operations
Changing menu options
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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
Example B
TV
Your VCR (Recorder)
LINE-2 IN t/o L/R
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
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Editing
audio/video cord
(not supplied)
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).
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
VCR Additional Operations
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.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or
LP.
X
z REC
• Press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR.
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Editing
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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.
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Editing
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
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
then press ENTER.
(USER SET),
ENTER
The “USER SET” menu appears.
ENTER
USER SET
COLOUR SYSTEM
: AUTO
NICAM
: ON
SMART TRILOGIC
: ON
AUTO POWER OFF
: OFF
VIDEOPLUS EXTEND : OFF
TIMER METHOD : VARIABLE
RETURN
3
VvB b
vV b B
Additional Information
DVD SETUP
RETURN
Press V/v to select the option to change.
ENTER
continued
General setup information
95
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.
96
Menu option
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 84.
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.
VIDEOPLUS EXTEND
• OFF to deactivate the VIDEOPLUS Extend function.
• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the
VIDEOPLUS setting by the selected amount of time.
TIMER METHOD
• VARIABLE to display the “TIMER METHOD” menu for
selecting “STANDARD” or “VIDEOPLUS” when pressing the
TIMER button.
• STANDARD to display the “TIMER PROGRAMMING”
menu when pressing the TIMER button.
• VIDEOPLUS to display the “VIDEOPLUS” menu when
pressing the TIMER button.
For details, see pages 38 and 43.
General setup information
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.
Symptom
Remedy
There is no picture/picture noise
appears.
• 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 51).
Additional Information
Picture
DVD Troubleshooting
continued
Troubleshooting
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Picture
Remedy
• The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
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 49).
• 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 49, 50).
Sound is noisy.
• When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will
come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 29)
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 53).
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 76).
• 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 69, 71, 72).
• Resume play has taken effect (page 28).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
• The disc features an auto playback function.
Operation
Sound
Symptom
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN
SETUP” menu the picture does not
fill the screen.
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Troubleshooting
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 63).
• 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 63).
• 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 63).
• 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
The picture is not clear.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset
the RF channel output of your VCR (page 15).
• 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
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.
Additional Information
Symptom
The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
continued
Troubleshooting
99
Playback
Recording
Timer recording
100
Symptom
Remedy
The picture has no sound.
• 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 15).
• 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 VIDEOPLUS menu or the
TIMER PROGRAMMING menu
does not appear.
• Check that TIMER METHOD in the USER SET menu is
set correctly (page 95).
The PDC function does not operate
properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the 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
PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered
and the VCR might not start recording.
Troubleshooting
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.
Others
Symptom
Remedy
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
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
101
Specifications
System
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 (I)
UHF B21 to B69
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
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
8 programs (max.)
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Specifications
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.
Additional Information
Specifications
103
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
104
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (32)
I PROGRAM +/– buttons (35)
B Disc tray (27)
J Display window (28) (31)
C A (open/close) button (27) (28)
K
D Tape compartment (31)
E A (eject) button (32)
L m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button
(28) (32)
F LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks (92)
M x (stop) button (28) (32)
G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9)
N X (pause) button (28) (32)
H z REC (record) button (35)
O H (play) button (28) (31)
Index to parts and controls
Remote sensor
Display window
A DVD indicator (28)
G TIMER indicator (40)
B Disc indicator (28)
H STEREO indicator (84)
C Playing time/clock/current status
indicator (28)
I CHAPTER indicator
D Tape indicator (31)
K DTS indicator (53)
E VCR indicator (31)
L SURROUND indicator (74)
J TITLE indicator
F RECORD indicator (35)
Additional Information
continued
Index to parts and controls
105
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)
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DVD player only
F Mains lead (11)
G LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (51)
H S VIDEO OUT jacks (51)
D LINE-3 connector (13)
I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
(OPTICAL) (50)
E LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks
(49)
J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
(COAXIAL) (50)
Index to parts and controls
Remote commander for DVD
A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)
B Z (open/close) button (27) (28)
C SELECT DVD button (9)
D Number buttons* (10) (61)
E CLEAR button (70)
F SURROUND button (74)
G SET UP button (15)
H SUBTITLE button (67)
I AUDIO button* (73)
J PROGRAM button (70)
K C PICTURE NAVI button (28) (68)
L X (pause) button (28)
M H (play) button* (28)
N V/v/B/b buttons
ENTER button (14)
O DISPLAY button (30) (35)
P TOP MENU button (63)
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10)
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)
S ZOOM button (65)
T ANGLE button (66)
U m/M SCAN/SLOW y buttons (28)
V ./> PREV/NEXT buttons (28)
X O RETURN button (16)
Y MENU button (63)
∗ Number 5, AUDIO and H buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the DVD-VCR.
Additional Information
W x (stop) button (28)
continued
Index to parts and controls
107
Remote commander for VCR
A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)
B Z (eject) button (32)
C SELECT VIDEO button (9)
D Number buttons*1 (10)
E CLEAR button (24)
F SET UP button (15)
G TIMER button (44)
H AUDIO*1 button (84)
I INDEX button (86)
J C STEP button (32)
K z REC (record) button (35)
L X (pause) button (32)
M H (play) button*1 (31)
N V/v/B/b buttons
ENTER button (14)
O DISPLAY button (35)
P ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (32)
Q PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–
buttons*2 (33) (35)
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)
S -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10)
T MUTING button (10)
[for Sony TV only] MUTING button
U SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (35)
V TV/VIDEO button (36)
W SQPB button (81)
X INPUT SELECT button (35)
Y m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons
SLOW y button (32)
Z ./> SHUTTLE button (32)
wj x button (32)
wk O RETURN button (16)
*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.
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Index to parts and controls
DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
Language
Abbreviation
Korean
KOR
English
ENG
Chinese
CHI
Japanese
JPN
Russian
RUS
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
Additional Information
French
DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
109
Index
Numerics
H
R
16:9 56
4:3 Letter Box 56
4:3 Pan Scan 56
Handling discs 7
Hi-fi audio track 85
Random play 71
Recording
saving 36
using the VIDEO Plus+
system 38
while watching another
programme 36, 41, 45
Repeat play 72
RF channel 14, 15
A
Adjusting
picture 88
tracking 88
Aerial hookup 11
Angle 66
Audio track 85
Auto Clock Set 14
Auto Set Up 14
C
Changing menu option 90
Changing the programme
position 21
Changing the station name 25
Clock setting 17
Connecting
the DVD-VCR and your
TV 11
to a TV with a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector 12
to video equipment 92
Counter 32
D
DATA CD 6, 76
Disabling the programme
positions 23
DOLBY DIGITAL 49, 73
DTS 50, 73
Dubbing. see Editing
DVD 6
E
Editing 92
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Index
I
Index scan 86
L
Language selecting 16
LP mode 35
M
Manual fine tuning 21
Monaural 84
Monitoring
during playback 84
during recording 84
MP3 6, 76
N
NICAM broadcasts 84
Normal audio track 85
P
Parental Control 60
PBC (Playback control) 79
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 40
Picture adjustment 88
Picture navigation 68
Playback 27, 31
at various speeds 28, 32
frame by frame 28, 32
MP3 audio track 76
programme play 69
random play 71
repeat play 72
selecting the sound 84
slow motion 28, 32
VIDEO CDs 79
Presetting channels 19
Programme play 69
S
Safety tab 36
Scart connection 12
Searching
at various speeds 28, 32
Smart trilogic 88
SP mode 35
STEREO 73, 84
Subtitle 67
T
Timer setting
daily/weekly recording 40,
45
using the VIDEO Plus+
system 38
Tracking adjustment. see
Adjusting
U
Usable discs 6
V
VIDEO CD 6
VIDEO Plus+
recording 38
Z
Zoom 65
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