Sony SLV-D900G Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions

PAL

SLV-D900G

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.

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.

Welcome!

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.

2 WARNING

Caution

For use of the VCR

Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

For use of the DVD player

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain

U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by

Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Caution 3

WARNING

Welcome!

Caution

About this manual

This player can play the following discs

Notes about discs

Getting Started

8 Step 1 : Unpacking

9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

11 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR

14 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function

16 Step 5 : Selecting a language

17 Step 6 : Setting the clock

19 Step 7 : Presetting channels

Basic Operations

Playing discs

Guide to the on-screen display

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes

Recording TV programmes using the

VIDEO Plus+

system

Recording TV programmes using the timer

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Advanced Hookups

A/V Receiver hookup

S-Video hookup

DVD Settings and

Adjustments

Audio Setup

Screen Setup

Setting the display or sound track language

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

4 Table of contents

DVD Additional Operations

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

Playing a tape with SQPB function

Setting the recording duration time

Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

Searching using index function

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Changing menu options

Editing

Additional Information

General setup information

Troubleshooting

102

Specifications

104

Index to parts and controls

109

DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE

LANGUAGE

110

Index

Table of contents 5

About this manual

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-

RWs 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/CD-

RWs containing MP3* audio tracks)

Functions available for music

CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for VHS

VIDEOs

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This player can play the following discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

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 ALL 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.

SLV–DXXXX

Region code

00W

00V 00Hz

NO.

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD-

Rs/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

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard

Organization).

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.

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.

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:

• Remote commander

• R6 (Size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

• Audio cord

(pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2)

• Video cord

(pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1)

8 Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

You can use this remote commander to operate this DVD-

VCR 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 remote commander will not operate the TV.

TV /

DVD·VIDEO

Remote sensor

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

your TV

DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the DVD-VCR

TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

continued

Setting up the remote commander 9

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

1 Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.

2 Hold down ?

/ 1 , and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.

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

Sony 01, 02

Akai

Ferguson

Grundig

Hitachi

JVC

Loewe

Mivar

NEC

Nokia

10, 11

09, 70

15, 16, 69

Manufacturer

Panasonic

Philips

Saba

Samsung

Sanyo

Sharp

Telefunken

Thomson

Toshiba

Code number

17, 49

06, 07, 08

12, 13

22, 23

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the

DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

10 Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR

Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 49) explains additional hookup methods that

will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience.

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 12.

If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the

DVD-VCR.

Connect of the DVD-VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

Mains lead to mains

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

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

LINE-1

(EURO AV)

Mains lead to mains

Scart

(EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Scart cable (not supplied)

Disconnect the aerial cable from your

TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR.

Connect of the DVD-VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

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.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

12 Connecting the DVD-VCR

Additional connections

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.

LINE-3

: Signal flow

LINE OUT

Scart cable (not supplied)

1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3 connector as shown above.

2 Turn off the DVD-VCR.

To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.

Notes

• This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners.

• When the DVD-VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.

Connecting the DVD-VCR 13

Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the

Auto Set Up function

Before using the DVD-VCR for the first time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto

Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide channels for the

VIDEO Plus+ system, and DVD-VCR clock automatically.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

ENTER

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

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.

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 you want to change the order of the channels

or disable unwanted programme positions, see

RETURN

“Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 21.

A U T O S E T U P

P L E A S E W A I T

4 0 %

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.

14 Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press O RETURN.

To change the RF channel

If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the DVD-

VCR and TV. Select (INSTALLATION) from the menu, then press V/v to select VIDEO OUTPUT CH. Select the RF channel by pressing the B/b buttons.

Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

Tip

• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto

Set Up function, see page 16.

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 15

Step 5 : Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language.

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

• Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the

TV screen.

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop

DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SET UP

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SETUP MENU

ENTER

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select

SET), then press ENTER.

(LANGUAGE

The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.

RETURN

LANGUAGE SET

B English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Nederlands

V v

ENTER

Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.

ENTER

RETURN

16 Selecting a language

Press O RETURN to exit the menu.

Step 6 : Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the DVD-

VCR to use the timer features properly.

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.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SET UP

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SETUP MENU

ENTER

DVD SETUP

RETURN

Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER.

(CLOCK SET),

The “CLOCK SET” menu appears.

1 2 : 0 0 1 / JAN / 2002

TUE

AUTO CLOCK : ON

RETURN b B vV

Press V/v to set the hour.

ENTER

CLOCK SET

1 8 : 0 0 1 / JAN / 2002

TUE

AUTO CLOCK : ON

RETURN b B vV continued

Setting the clock 17

ENTER

Press b to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing V/v .

CLOCK SET

1 8 : 3 0 1 / JAN / 2002

TUE

AUTO CLOCK : ON

RETURN b B vV

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

1 8 : 3 0 28 / SEP / 2002

SAT

AUTO CLOCK : ON

RETURN b B vV

ENTER

Press V/v to select “ ON ” for the setting of the

Auto Clock Set function.

The DVD-VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels PR 1 to PR 5.

If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select OFF.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

CLOCK SET

1 8 : 3 0 28 / SEP / 2002

SAT

AUTO CLOCK : ON

RETURN b B vV

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 .

18 Setting the clock

Step 7 : Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.

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

SET UP

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select

(INSTALLATION), then press ENTER.

The “INSTALLATION” menu appears.

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH21

RETURN vV ENTER continued

Presetting channels 19

ENTER

Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER.

T V S T A T I O N T A B L E

P R C H

1 2 7

2 9

2 vV B

RETURN

N A M E

–

S W A P P I N G : ENTER

D E L E T E : CLEAR

Press V/v to select the row which you want to preset, then press b .

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

P R

C H

M F T

N A M E

M A N U A L T U N I N G

– –

–

– – – – vV b B

RETURN

M E M O R Y : ENTER

Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

P R

C H

M F T

N A M E

M A N U A L T U N I N G

3 3

–

– – – – vV b B

RETURN

M E M O R Y : ENTER

Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b .

P R

C H

M F T

N A M E

M A N U A L T U N I N G

3 3

–

– – – – vV b B

RETURN

M E M O R Y : ENTER

Enter the station name.

1 Press V/v to select a character.

Each time you press V , the character changes as shown below.

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

P R

C H

M F T

N A M E vV b B

RETURN

M A N U A L T U N I N G

: 5

3 3

–

: O – – –

M E M O R Y : ENTER

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.

Press ENTER to confirm the station name.

ENTER

20 Presetting channels

Press

RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function.

After step 5, press V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture, then press

O RETURN to exit the menu.

Tip

• The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

Note

• When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

Changing/disabling programme positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them.

You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

• Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the

TV screen.

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop

DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN continued

Presetting channels 21

SET UP

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select

(INSTALLATION), then press ENTER.

The “INSTALLATION” menu appears.

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH21

ENTER

RETURN vV

ENTER

Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER.

T V S T A T I O N T A B L E

P R C H

2 7

2 9

3 0

3 2 vV B

RETURN

N A M E

–

C D

–

S W A P P I N G : ENTER

D E L E T E : CLEAR

Press V/v to select the row containing the programme position you want to change.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

T V S T A T I O N T A B L E

P R C H

2 7

2 9

2 vV B

RETURN

N A M E

A A B –

L M N –

C D

–

S W A P P I N G : ENTER

D E L E T E : CLEAR

Press ENTER, then press V/v desired programme position.

to move to the

T V S T A T I O N T A B L E

P R C H

1 2 7

3 3 0

9 vV

RETURN

N A M E

A A B –

–

S W A P P I N G : ENTER

D E L E T E : CLEAR

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 4 through 6.

RETURN

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

22 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.

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

• Set your TV to the video channel so that the signal from the player appears on the

TV screen.

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop

DVD playback.

PROG +/–

CLEAR

SET UP

SET UP

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select

(INSTALLATION), then press ENTER.

The “INSTALLATION” menu appears.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH21

RETURN vV

ENTER continued

Presetting channels 23

ENTER

CLEAR

Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER.

T V S T A T I O N T A B L E

P R C H

1 2 7

2 9

2 vV B

RETURN

N A M E

–

S W A P P I N G : ENTER

D E L E T E : CLEAR

Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

T V S T A T I O N T A B L E

P R C H

1 2 7

2 9

2 vV B

RETURN

N A M E

–

S W A P P I N G : ENTER

D E L E T E : CLEAR

Press CLEAR.

The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.

T V S T A T I O N T A B L E

P R C H

1 2 7

2 vV B

RETURN

N A M E

A A B –

C D

–

S W A P P I N G : ENTER

D E L E T E : CLEAR

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other programme positions you want to disable.

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.

24 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.

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

SET UP

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select

(INSTALLATION), then press ENTER.

The “INSTALLATION” menu appears.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

INSTALLATION

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

VIDEO OUTPUT CH : CH21

RETURN vV

ENTER continued

Presetting channels 25

ENTER

Press V/v to select “MANUAL SET UP,” then press ENTER.

T V S T A T I O N T A B L E

P R C H

2 7

2 9

3 0

3 2 vV B

RETURN

N A M E

A A B –

L M N –

C D

– –

–

– –

S W A P P I N G : ENTER

D E L E T E : CLEAR

Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press b .

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly.

P R

C H

M F T

N A M E

M A N U A L T U N I N G

3 3

–

– – – – vV b B

RETURN

M E M O R Y : ENTER

Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b .

P R

C H

M F T

N A M E

M A N U A L T U N I N G

3 3

–

– – – – vV b B

RETURN

M E M O R Y : ENTER

Enter the station name.

1 Press V/v to select a character.

Each time you press V , the character changes as shown below.

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

P R

C H

M F T

N A M E vV b B

RETURN

M A N U A L T U N I N G

: 5

3 3

–

: O – – –

M E M O R Y : ENTER

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.

Press ENTER to confirm the new name.

ENTER

RETURN

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

26 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.

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

SELECT DVD m/M

/ >

X x

1 Press Z to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray.

with the playback side facing down continued

Playing discs 27

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

VIDEO CDs, see page 79.

Hour Minute Second

Additional tasks

To Press x Stop

Pause X

To resume playback, press H .

C Advance by frame in pause mode

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.

2 Press H .

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 .

28 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 ×

• You cannot change the CD or DATA-CD playback speed.

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 29

Guide to the on-screen display

You can check disc information during playback.

The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

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 Press V/v to select the desired item.

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.

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

1 Press V/v to select the counter position icon.

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.

DVD

T:01

C:02

0:01:09

ENG 5.1CH

ENG

Note

• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.

30 Guide to the on-screen display

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

SELECT VIDEO

TRACKING +/–

CLEAR m

M SLOW y

C STEP

/ > SHUTTLE

X x

DISPLAY

Insert a tape.

The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Press H .

The display window shows the playback time.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Hour Minute Second continued

Playing a tape 31

Additional tasks

Stop play

Pause play

Resume play after pause

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

Press x

X or H

M during stop m during stop

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

View the picture during fastforward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play in slow motion

Play frame by frame

Play at various speeds

(Shuttle play)

Operation

During fast-forward, hold down M . During rewind, hold down m .

• 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.

During pause, press M SLOW y .

During pause, press C STEP.

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.

32 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.

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.

Playing a tape 33

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

SELECT VIDEO

PROG +/–

SP/LP

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

SELECT z REC x

DISPLAY

1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

34 Recording TV programmes

• PROG/

TRACKING

• To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want appears in the display window.

INPUT

SELECT

• 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.

SP / LP

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.

REC

Press z REC to start recording.

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.

0 : 0 0 : 2 2

Time counter

R E M A I N

1 : 4 6

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

E-180

E-240

E-260

E-300

3 hrs

4 hrs

4 hrs 20 mins

5 hrs

6 hrs

8 hrs

8 hrs 40 mins

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.

3 Press H .

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.

36 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.

Recording TV programmes 37

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).

/ 1

SELECT VIDEO

CLEAR

SET UP

TIMER

INPUT

SELECT x

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

38 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ ® system

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.

ENTER

• When you set “TIMER METHOD” to

“VIDEOPLUS”:

The “VIDEOPLUS” menu appears on the

TV screen.

S T A N D A R D

V I D E O P L U S

T I M E R M E T H O D

RETURN vV ENTER

V I D E O P L U S

C O D E – – – – – – – – –

COD E: 0 – 9

RETURN

C O R R E C T :

ENTER

7 8

CLEAR

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.

COD E: 0 – 9

RETURN

V I D E O P L U S

C O D E 1 2 3 4 – – – – –

C O R R E C T :

ENTER

INPUT

SELECT

CLEAR

Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) setting appear on the TV screen.

PR DAY

3 5 S 2

START

0 0

STOP

2 0 : 0 0

V/P

SP –

– –

–

– – –

–

: – –

– –

–

– – – –

–

– – –

–

– : – –

–

: – –

–

– :

–

– – –

–

RETURN vV b B CLEAR

• 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.

continued

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ ® system 39

ENTER

If you want to change the date, tape speed and the PDC setting:

1 Press B/b to select the item you want to change.

2 Press V/v to reset it.

• To record the same programme every day or

the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 40.

PR DAY

3 5 S 2

– – – – – – –

0 0

– – – – – – – – : – –

– : – –

– – – – – – – – : – –

– –

–

– – –

–

: – –

– – – – – – – – : – –

RETURN

START STOP vV b

2 0 :

–

– :

–

V/P

0 0 SP

– – –

–

– – –

–

CLEAR

–

• 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.

Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

RETURN

Press O RETURN to exit the menu.

RETURN

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.

40 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.

2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.

3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite 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.

2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the

TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

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.

3 Press H .

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).

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.”

42 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ ® system

Recording TV programmes using the timer

You can preset up to eight programmes at a time.

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

TIMER

INPUT

SELECT x

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN continued

Recording TV programmes using the timer 43

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.

• When you set “TIMER METHOD” to

“STANDARD”:

The “TIMER PROGRAMMING” menu appears on the TV screen.

S T A N D A R D

V I D E O P L U S

T I M E R M E T H O D

RETURN vV

ENTER

PR DAY

– – – –

START STOP

– – – – : – –

– – – – – – – – : – –

– –

–

– – –

–

: – –

– – – – – – – – : – –

– –

–

– :

–

– – –

RETURN vV b B CLEAR

V/P

–

ENTER

INPUT

SELECT

RETURN

CLEAR

Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and PDC function:

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.

3 5

DAY

– –

RETURN

START

– – – – : – –

– – – – – – – – : – –

– –

–

– – –

–

: – –

– – – – – – – – : – –

– – – – – – – – : – – vV b

STOP

–

– –

–

– :

–

– – –

V/P

–

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.

The indicator appears in the display window.

To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 2.

Press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

4 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.

44 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).

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.

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.

To watch another TV programme after setting the timer

1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.

2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the

TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

continued

Recording TV programmes using the timer 45

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.

3 Press H .

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).

46 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

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SET UP

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER continued

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 47

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select

ENTER.

(TIMER PROGRAMMING), then press

• 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

ENTER

CLEAR

Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel.

• To change the setting, press B / b to flash the item you want to change, and press V / v to change it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

PR DAY

3 5

2 0

MO30

WE02

START

0 : 0 0

2 : 0 0

6 0 TU30 2 0

–

: 3 0

– – – – – – – : – –

– – – – – – – – : – –

– –

–

– – –

–

: – –

STOP

–

2 1 : 0 0 SP

2 3

– :

: 3 0 LP

: 0 0 AUTO

– – – –

– – –

–

V/P

–

RETURN vV b B CLEAR

RETURN

Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

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.

about 20 seconds Programme 1

Programme 2 will be cut off

Programme 1

Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off

48 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 double-

D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DVD-VCR

(red)

AUDIO

(white)

VIDEO to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Stereo audio cord

(supplied)

(white) (red) l : Signal flow to audio input

[Speakers] [Speakers]

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby

Surround decoder

Rear (L) Rear (R) Front (L) Front (R)

Subwoofer Center 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 49

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-2 .

B-1 and

∗

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

DVD-VCR

B-1

(red)

AUDIO

(white)

VIDEO to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Stereo audio cord

(supplied) and l : Signal flow

(white) (red)

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied) or

B-2

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

Remove jack cap before connecting to audio input

[Speakers] to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Rear (L) Subwoofer Front (L) Center

Rear (R) 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.

50 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

Audio cord

(supplied) l : Signal flow

(DVD only) or

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied) or to audio input

Optical digital cord (not

S VIDEO cord supplied)

Remove jack

(not supplied) cap before connecting to coaxial or optical digital input

INPUT

S VIDEO

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 51

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

SET UP

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

ENTER

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select then press ENTER.

(DVD Setup),

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

DVD Menu

Audio

Subtitle

Parental

Audio Setup

Screen Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

English

Original

Audio Follow

Unlocked

V v ENTER

Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press

ENTER.

Dolby Digital

DTS

Audio DRC

MPEG

AUDIO SETUP

B b D - PCM

Off

Standard

PCM

RETURN V v

52 Audio Setup

ENTER

Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:

“Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” “Audio DRC,” or “MPEG.”

ENTER

Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

RETURN

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.

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

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.

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

• 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

TV Mode

Normally select this position.

Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.

continued

Audio Setup 53

54 Audio Setup

• MPEG

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

PCM

MPEG

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.

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.

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.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

ENTER

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD SETUP), then press ENTER.

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

DVD Menu

Audio

Subtitle

Parental

Audio Setup

Screen Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

English

Original

Audio Follow

Unlocked

V v ENTER

Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press

ENTER.

SCREEN SETUP

TV Type

DVD Video Out

B b 4 : 3 Letter Box

S - Video

RETURN V v continued

Screen Setup 55

ENTER

Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:

“TV Type,” or “DVD Video Out.”

ENTER

Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

RETURN

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

4:3 Pan Scan

16:9

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.

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.

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.

S-Video

RGB (LINE)

Outputs S video signals.

Outputs RGB signals.

56 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.

Screen Setup 57

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

SET UP

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode .

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

ENTER

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD SETUP), then press ENTER.

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

DVD Menu

Audio

Subtitle

Parental

Audio Setup

Screen Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

English

Original

Audio Follow

Unlocked

V v ENTER

Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list:

“DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.”

Then press ENTER.

58 Setting the display or sound track language

ENTER

Press V/v to select the desired language, then press 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

RETURN V v ENTER

• AUDIO LANGUAGE

Switches the language of the sound track.

When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Nederlands

Original

Others

RETURN

AUDIO LANGUAGE

V v ENTER

• 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.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

B Audio Follow

English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Nederlands

Others

RETURN V v ENTER

RETURN

Tip

• If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears. Press language, then press ENTER.

Notes

V/v/B/b to select the desired

• When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD in step 4, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

Cesky

Dansk

Magyar

Svenska

Norsk

Polski

Português

Suomi

RETURN

Afrikaans

Arabic

Chinese

Greek

Hindi

Japanese

Russian

Turkish

ENTER

• 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 59

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

SET UP

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

60 Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select (DVD Setup), then press ENTER.

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

DVD Menu

Audio

Subtitle

Parental

Audio Setup

Screen Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

English

Original

Audio Follow

Unlocked

V v ENTER

Press V/v to select “Parental,” then press

ENTER.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Use Password B b No

RETURN ENTER

ENTER

Press b to select “Yes.”

• If you have not entered a password

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.

• When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.

RETURN

CREATE PASSWORD

Enter Password

– – – –

PRESS 0-9

PASSWORD CHECK

Enter Password

– – – –

RETURN PRESS 0-9

PARENTAL CONTROL

Use Password

Rating Level

Change Password b Yes

ENTER

RETURN V v ENTER

Press V/v to select “Rating Level,” then press

ENTER.

RETURN

Level 8

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

RATING LEVEL

Adult

Kids Safe

V v ENTER continued

Parental Control (limiting playback by children) 61

ENTER

Press V/v to select the level you want, then press 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)

The higher the value, the stricter the limitation.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

Level 8

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

RATING LEVEL

Adult

Kids Safe

V v ENTER

RETURN

To change the password

1 Select “Change Password” in step 4.

The display for entering a new password appears.

2 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons.

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

1 Insert the disc, then press H .

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.

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.

3 Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.

“reset ok” appears on the screen.

4 Turn off the DVD-VCR.

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.

62 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.

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.

Number buttons x

V/v/B/b

ENTER

MENU

TOP

MENU

TOP MENU

Press TOP MENU or MENU .

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.

The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

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

7 8

9 continued

Using the DVD’s menu 63

ENTER

Press 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.

64 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

Press ZOOM.

“ ” appears.

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position where you want to zoom in.

ENTER

Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.

Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below.

× 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 65

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.

The angle number appears on the display.

The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles.

ENTER

Press V/v repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

1/6 V v

Note

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD.

66 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

SUBTITLE/

TIMER

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

ENG V v Off B b

ENTER

Press V/v repeatedly to select the language, then press ENTER.

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” on page 109 for the

abbreviation of the language.

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 67

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

PICTURE NAVI/

STEP

Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The 9 subscreens appear.

The scenes represent each of the chapters on the DVD.

The displayed subscreens differ depending on the DVD.

ENTER

PICTURE NAVI

01 02

Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the scene you want, then press

ENTER.

You can start playback from the desired chapter.

PAGE .

/ >

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.

68 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

PROGRAM

V/v/B/b

ENTER continued

Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) 69

REPEAT/

PROGRAM

Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in stop mode.

B b

RANDOM

ENTER

Press B / b to select “PROGRAM,” then press

ENTER.

Chap. (T:01)

01 02 03 04

05 06 07 08

09 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

V v B b

PROGRAM 01

Program Order

– –

– – – –

7 8

ENTER

Press V/v/B/b to select the chapter/track number you want to programme, then press

ENTER.

You can also use the number buttons to enter the chapter/track number.

Chap. (T:01)

01 02 03 04

05 06 07 08

09 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

V v B b

PROGRAM 02

Program Order

– –

– – – –

To programme other chapters/tracks, repeat step 3.

The programmed title, chapter and track numbers are displayed in the selected order.

Press H to start programme play.

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

Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own programme (Programme play).”

2 Press CLEAR.

The last programmed number is cancelled.

3 Follow step 3 for new programming.

70 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

REPEAT/

PROGRAM

Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in stop mode.

B b

RANDOM

ENTER

Press B / b to select “RANDOM,” then press

ENTER.

PROGRAM B b RANDOM

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR during random play.

continued

Various play mode functions (Programme play, Random play, Repeat play) 71

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

REPEAT/

PROGRAM

Press REPEAT during playback.

Off

REPEAT/

PROGRAM

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.

72 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.

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

V/v

AUDIO

Press AUDIO during playback.

ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH

V v

ENTER

Press V / v repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting.

• 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

Left

Right

The standard stereo sound

The sound of the left channel (monaural)

The sound of the right channel (monaural)

Changing the sound 73

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.

This function is designed to work with the

LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks.

SURROUND

SURROUND

Press SURROUND during playback.

SURROUND

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select “On.”

To cancel the setting

Select “Off” in step 2.

Off

74 Virtual surround setting

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

Virtual surround setting 75

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.

V/v/V/v

ENTER

O RETURN

ENTER

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

V v

Press V / v to select the desired track, then press ENTER.

The selected track starts playing.

When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded.

76 Playing an MP3 audio track

RETURN

To change the album, press O RETURN.

MP3 album 1 track 1

1 album 1

2 album 2

3 album 3

V v

ENTER

Press V / v to select an album, then press

ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the album appears.

To select a track, repeat step 2.

MP3 album 1 track 1

Total: 012

1 track 1

2 track 2

3 track 3

4 track 4

5 track 5

6 track 6

7 track 7

8 track 8

V v

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Playing an MP3 audio track 77

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.

78 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.

The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function.

Number buttons

V/v

ENTER

O RETURN

MENU

ENTER

Start playing a VIDEO CD with “MENU ON.”

The menu for your selection appears.

Press V / v to select the item number you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track.

7 8

9 continued

Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions 79

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 .

80 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

Insert a Super VHS format tape.

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 81

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

REC While recording, press z REC.

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.

82 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 indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press x .

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time.

Setting the recording duration time 83

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

Stereo

Left channel

Right channel

Left and right channels*

On-screen display

NICAM, STEREO

NICAM, LCH

NICAM, RCH

NICAM, LCH + RCH

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

Bilingual programmes

To listen to

Main

Sub

Main and sub

Standard sound*

On-screen display

NICAM, MAIN

NICAM, SUB

NICAM, MAIN/SUB

NICAM, MONO

Display window

STEREO

Display window

STEREO

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.

To listen to

Stereo

Left channel

Right channel

Mix sound*

Mono sound

On-screen display

STEREO

LCH

RCH

MIX

MONO

Display window

STEREO

No indicator

* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track

84 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.

Stereo

Usually mixed left/right channels

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Normal audio track

(monaural)

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.

Recording stereo and bilingual programs 85

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)

INDEX

Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.

Press INDEX, then press m / M . The

VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction.

INDEX SCAN : B B

3 Press H to start playback when you find the desired point.

86 Searching using index function

To search a specific recording (Index search)

INDEX

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press INDEX, then press m / M twice.

• To search ahead, press M twice.

• To search backwards, press m twice.

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.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point.

To stop searching

Press x .

Note

• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.

Searching using index function 87

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)

You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

T R A C K I N G – – – – – – – – – – – –

Tracking meter

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SET UP

During playback, press SET UP, then press V/v/B/b to select

SET) and press ENTER.

(USER

ENTER

88 Adjusting the picture (tracking)

ENTER

Press V/v then press

to select “SMART TRILOGIC,” b .

U S E R S E T

C O L O U R S Y S T E M

N I C A M

S M A R T T R I L O G I C

A U T O P O W E R O F F

: A U T O

O N

: O F F

V I D E O P L U S E X T E N D : O F F

T I M E R M E T H O D : V A R I A B L E

RETURN vV b B

Press V/v to set “SMART TRILOGIC” to

“ON” or “OFF.”

• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted.

• OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness manually.

To soften the picture, press B .

To sharpen the picture, press b .

Press O RETURN to return to the original screen.

P I C T U R E

S M A R T T R I L O G I C : O N

S O F T E N

– – – – – – – –

S H A R P E N

– – – – – – – – –

RETURN b B O N / O F F : vV

RETURN

Adjusting the picture (tracking) 89

Changing menu options

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SET UP

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode.

SETUP MENU

ENTER

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

Press V / v / B / b to select

Setup), then press ENTER.

(Video Function

The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu appears.

Tape Select

Repeat Play

OSD

VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

B b E180

Off

RETURN V v

Press V / v to select the option to change.

ENTER

90 Changing menu options

ENTER

Press B / b to change the setting.

5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

Menu choices

The default settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option

Tape Select

Repeat Play

OSD

Set this option to

• 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.

• 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.

• On to display the menu on the TV screen.

• Off to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

Changing menu options 91

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

Your VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN t / o L/R audio/video cord

(not supplied)

LINE OUT

Other VCR (Player)

: Signal flow

92 Editing

Example C

TV Your VCR (Recorder)

LINE-3

Other VCR (Player)

Scart

(EURO-AV)

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

How to connect to a stereo system

Connect the LINE-2 IN t / o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.

• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

• When you connect another VCR to the LINE-3 or LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE 3”or “LINE 2” in the display window.

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or

LP.

• Press SELECT VIDEO to control the

VCR.

X z REC continued

Editing 93

REC

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.

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.

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.

94 Editing

Additional Information

General setup information

Changing setup options

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SET UP

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode.

SETUP MENU

ENTER

Press V / v / B / b to select then press ENTER.

(USER SET),

The “USER SET” menu appears.

DVD SETUP

RETURN ENTER

U S E R S E T

C O L O U R S Y S T E M

N I C A M

S M A R T T R I L O G I C

A U T O P O W E R O F F

: A U T O

O N

: O F F

V I D E O P L U S E X T E N D : O F F

T I M E R M E T H O D : V A R I A B L E

RETURN vV b B

Press V / v to select the option to change.

ENTER continued

General setup information 95

ENTER

Press B / b to change the setting.

5 Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option

COLOUR SYSTEM

NICAM

SMART TRILOGIC

AUTO POWER OFF

Set this option to

• 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.

• 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.

• ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

• OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

• 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.

96 General setup information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.

General Troubleshooting

Symptom

The ?

/ 1 (on/standby) switch does not function.

The power is turned on but the DVD-

VCR does not operate.

The clock has stopped and “--:--” appears in the display window.

Remedy

• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

• 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 stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the mains. Reset the clock (and timer).

The remote commander does not function.

The tracking meter does not appear on the screen.

You cannot control other TVs.

• 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 recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted.

• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

DVD Troubleshooting

Symptom

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

Remedy

• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

• The connecting cords are damaged.

• Check the connection to your TV (page 11) and switch

the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

• If the picture output from your player goes through your

VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, please try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input

(page 51).

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Troubleshooting 97

Symptom

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN

SETUP” menu the picture does not fill the screen.

There is no picture from your VCR connected to the LINE IN jacks.

There is no sound.

Sound is noisy.

The sound volume is low.

The disc does not play.

The MP3 audio track cannot be

played (page 76).

The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

Remedy

• The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

• The DVD player must be in standby mode to view pictures from your VCR.

• 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).

• 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 on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “TV

Mode” (page 53).

• 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 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 player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.

• Programme play, random play, or repeat play, has been

selected (pages 69, 71, 72).

• Resume play has taken effect (page 28).

• The disc features an auto playback function.

98 Troubleshooting

Symptom

Playback stops automatically.

You cannot perform some functions such as stop, search, slow-motion play, repeat play, random play, or programme play.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

Remedy

• While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some operations. See the operating manual that comes with the disc.

• 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.

The angles cannot be changed.

• 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.

• 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

Symptom

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear.

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

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.

• 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.

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

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Troubleshooting 99

Symptom

The picture has no sound.

The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the

STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing.

No TV programme appears on the

TV screen.

TV reception is poor.

Remedy

• The tape is defective.

• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord connection.

• 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.

• 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.

• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.

• Adjust the TV aerial.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Nothing happens when you press z REC.

The timer does not operate.

The VIDEOPLUS menu or the

TIMER PROGRAMMING menu does not appear.

The PDC function does not operate properly.

• 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.

• Check that TIMER METHOD in the USER SET menu is

set correctly (page 95).

• 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.

100 Troubleshooting

Symptom

A tape cannot be inserted.

The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window.

The VCR mechanism needs to be cleaned.

Remedy

• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.

• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.

• 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 • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) initial contamination terminal

Troubleshooting 101

Specifications

System

Laser

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.

Inputs and outputs

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

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs (max.)

102 Specifications

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

29 W

Operating temperature

C to 40

Storage temperature

–20

C to 60

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls

(w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 430 × 100 × 330 mm

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.

Specifications 103

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

A ?

/ 1

(on/standby) switch (10) (32)

Disc tray (27)

(open/close) button (27) (28)

Tape compartment (31)

E A

(eject) button (32)

LINE-2 IN t / o

L/R jacks (92)

SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9)

H z

REC (record) button (35)

PROGRAM +/– buttons (35)

Display window (28) (31)

Remote sensor

L m (rewind)/ M

(fast-forward) button

(28) (32)

M x

(stop) button (28) (32)

(pause) button (28) (32)

O H

(play) button (28) (31)

104 Index to parts and controls

Display window

DVD indicator (28)

Disc indicator (28)

Playing time/clock/current status

indicator (28)

Tape indicator (31)

VCR indicator (31)

RECORD indicator (35)

TIMER indicator (40)

STEREO indicator (84)

CHAPTER indicator

TITLE indicator

DTS indicator (53)

SURROUND indicator (74)

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Rear panel

DVD player and VCR

(out to tv) connector

(11)

(in from aerial) connector

(11)

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

connector

(12)

LINE-3

connector

(13)

LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

(49)

DVD player only

Mains lead (11)

LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (51)

S VIDEO OUT jacks (51)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

(OPTICAL) (50)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

(COAXIAL) (50)

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Remote commander for DVD

TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)

B Z

(open/close) button (27) (28)

SELECT DVD button (9)

Number buttons* (10) (61)

K C

PICTURE NAVI button (28) (68)

(pause) button (28)

M H

(play) button* (28)

N V/v/B/b buttons

ENTER button (14)

DISPLAY button (30) (35)

TOP MENU button (63)

Q ?

/ 1

(on/standby) switch (10)

VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)

ZOOM button (65)

ANGLE button (66)

U m / M SCAN/SLOW y

buttons (28)

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PREV/NEXT buttons (28)

W x

(stop) button (28)

X O

RETURN button (16)

MENU button (63)

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Number 5, AUDIO and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the DVD-VCR.

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Remote commander for VCR

TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)

B Z

(eject) button (32)

SELECT VIDEO button (9)

Number buttons* 1

AUDIO* 1

J C

K z

REC (record) button (35)

H (play) button*

N V/v/B/b buttons

/ 1

(on/standby) switch (10) (32)

PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/– buttons* 2

(33) (35)

VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)

-/-- (ten’s digit) button (10)

MUTING button (10)

[for Sony TV only] MUTING button

SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (35)

TV/VIDEO button (36)

SQPB button (81)

INPUT SELECT button (35)

Y m (rewind)/ M (fast-forward) buttons

SLOW y

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wj x

wk O

* 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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CZK

GRE

HUN

IDN

MAL

POL

THA

VIE

ISL

IWR

NOR

POR

SVE

TUR

ZAF

CRO

ESP

DEU

NLD

ITA

IND

ARA

DAN

FIN

Abbreviation

KOR

ENG

CHI

JPN

RUS

FRA

DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

Icelandic

Hebrew

Norwegian

Portuguese

Swedish

Turquish

Afrikaans

Croatian

Czech

Greek

Hungarian

Indonesian

Malay

Polish

Thai

Vietnamese

Spanish

German

Dutch

Italian

Hindi

Arabic

Danish

Finish

Language

Korean

English

Chinese

Japanese

Russian

French

DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE 109

Index

Numerics

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

A

Adjusting picture

tracking

Aerial hookup

Angle

Audio track

Auto Clock Set

Auto Set Up

C

Changing menu option

Changing the programme position

Changing the station name

Clock setting

Connecting the DVD-VCR and your

to a TV with a Scart

(EURO-AV) connector

to video equipment

Counter

D

DATA CD

6 ,

Disabling the programme positions

DOLBY DIGITAL

49 ,

DTS

Dubbing. see Editing

DVD

E

Editing

H

Handling discs

Hi-fi audio track

I

Index scan

L

Language selecting

LP mode

M

Manual fine tuning

Monaural

Monitoring during playback

during recording

MP3

6 ,

N

NICAM broadcasts

Normal audio track

P

Parental Control

PBC (Playback control)

PDC (Programme Delivery

Control)

Picture adjustment

Picture navigation

Playback

27 ,

at various speeds

28 ,

frame by frame

28 ,

MP3 audio track

programme play

random play

repeat play

selecting the sound

slow motion

, 32

VIDEO CDs

Presetting channels

Programme play

R

Random play

Recording saving

using the VIDEO Plus+ system

while watching another programme

41 ,

Repeat play

RF channel

14 ,

S

Safety tab

Scart connection

Searching at various speeds

28 ,

Smart trilogic

SP mode

STEREO

73 ,

Subtitle

T

Timer setting daily/weekly recording

using the VIDEO Plus+ system

Tracking adjustment. see

Adjusting

U

Usable discs

V

VIDEO CD

VIDEO Plus+ recording

Z

Zoom

110 Index

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