Basic Operations. Sony SLVD980P, SLV-D980PGI, SLV-D980P, SLV-D980P GI
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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.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD to control the
?/1
Z
/
m/M y
./>
X x
H
1 Press Z to open the disc tray and place a disc on the disc tray.
with the playback side facing down
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2 Press H .
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback.
The display window shows the playback time.*
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen.
Hour Minute Second
* “– – – – –” appears when no disc is loaded.
Tips
• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the
operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 94).
• During DVD playback, DVD-VCR does not standby even if the VCR stops recording.
Notes
• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (see “Screen Setup” on page 60).
• Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc.
• If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the scratch.
• Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is not guaranteed.
Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play* 1
Resume play after pause
Press x
X
H
Go to the next frame in pause mode
Go to the previous frame in pause mode
SKIP
REPLAY
Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode
Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode
> NEXT on the remote or M on the unit
.
PREV on the remote or m on the unit continued
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To
Locate a point quickly
Press m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on the unit)
The playback speed changes as follows each time you press the button on the remote (or depending on how long you press the button on the unit):
• DVD fast forward: PLAY t ×1.4 •• N • * 2 t 1 M t
2 M t 3 M t 4 M t 5 M t 6 M fast reverse: PLAY t 1 m t 2 m t 3 m t
4 m t 5 m t 6 m
• CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD fast forward: PLAY t 1 M t 2 M t 3 M fast reverse: PLAY t 1 m t 2 m t 3 m
When you find the point you want, press H .
Watch slow motion in continuous play mode
(DVD and VIDEO CD only)
X during playback, then press or y
The playback speed changes as follows each time you press :
• DVD forward slow motion: ×0.6
•• N • * 2 t 2 y t 3 y reverse slow motion (except for DVD-RW in VR mode): 1 t 2 t 3
• VIDEO CD forward slow motion only: 1 y t 2 y t 3 y
To resume normal playback, press H .
REPLAY Replay the previous scene for 10 seconds in continuous play mode* 3
(Instant Replay)
Briefly fast forward the current scene for 30 seconds in continuous play mode* 3 * 4
(Instant Advance)
SKIP
Stop play and remove the disc Z
* 1 If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop.
* 2
* 3 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only
* 4 You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total.
Tips
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialogue that you missed.
• The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you do not want to watch.
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Notes
• No sound is output except for:
– during normal play
– during playback quickly or slowly with sound
• You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set.
• The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on the recording method.
• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes.
• Switching between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is possible only while the disc is stopped. Press TOP MENU to switch between ORG and PL.
To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)
You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly.
To playback quickly, press M during playback.
To playback slowly, press X , then press y during playback.
Press H t o return to normal playback.
Notes
• You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set.
• You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound.
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.
Tip
• To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x twice then press H .
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Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, no audio out will be output from the analogue stereo jacks.
To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system.
• 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 58), 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 58). You cannot select DTS audio stream when “DTS” is set to “Off”.
• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to
“On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 58). 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.
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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.
Number buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O RETURN
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and
Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 123 for
the abbreviation of the language.
Type of disc
Current title/track number
Current chapter number
Counter position
Voice language
Subtitle language
Custom AV Mode
N
1/3
1/36
T 0:01:09
ENG 5.1CH
ENG (3/5)
Standard
V v B b 0 ~ 9 ENTER
Note
• You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.
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To playback the desired title/track or chapter
You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu.
1 Press V/v during playback to select the desired item.
2 Press B/b to change the item.
3 Press ENTER to start playback.
4 Press DISPLAY or menu.
O RETURN to turn off the
N
1/3
1/36
T 0:01:09
ENG 5.1CH
ENG (3/5)
Standard
V v B b 0 ~ 9 ENTER
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 title/track counter position
You can playback the desired title/track counter position using this menu.
1 Press V/v during playback to select the counter position icon.
2 Enter the desired elapsed playing time of the current title/track using the number buttons.
3 Press ENTER to start playback.
4 Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.
N
1/3
1/36
T 0:01:09
ENG 5.1CH
ENG (3/5)
Standard
V v B b
0 ~ 9 ENTER
Tip
• You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using
B/b (DVD and CD only).
DVD
Indication
T
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
T–
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
C
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
C–
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Counter information
Elapsed playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Elapsed playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
CD
Indication
T
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
T–
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
D
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
D–
∗
:
∗∗
:
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Counter information
Elapsed playing time of the current track
Remaining time of the current track
Elapsed playing time of the disc
Remaining time of the disc
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Notes
• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.
• The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position information on the on-screen display is being changed.
• The remaining time of the current track and the disc may not be indicated correctly for Copy
Control CDs, CD EXTRA or CDs with jacket pictures on the disc, etc.
To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.
1 Press V/v during playback to select the Custom AV
Mode icon.
N
1/3
1/36
T 0:01:09
ENG 5.1CH
ENG (3/5)
Standard
V v B b
2 Press B/b to change the setting.
Setting Video Setting Audio Setting
Dynamic 2
Dynamic 1
Standard
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Produces a more dynamic picture than Dynamic 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity.
Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity.
Off (Default setting)
Displays a standard picture.
White colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.
Enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.
Full (modulated) sound with even clearer treble and bass than
Dynamic 1.
Full (modulated) sound with clear treble and bass.
Standard sound.
Powerful sound with strong bass.
Powerful sound with even stronger bass than Cinema 1.
Tip
• When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is recommended.
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Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake.
SELECT DVD
X x
To lock the disc tray
When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press x , X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. “LOCK” appears in the display window. The disc tray is locked.
To unlock the disc tray
Press x , X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. The disc tray is unlocked.
Notes
• If you lock the disc tray while open, the disc tray will be locked after closing.
• You cannot lock the disc tray when the DVD-VCR is turned off. If the DVD-VCR is turned on, you can lock the disc tray either in play mode or stop mode.
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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.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
?
/ 1
Z
TRACKING +/–
CLEAR
/ m/M y
.
/ >
X x
H
DISPLAY
1
2
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
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Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play
∗
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
Press x
X
X or H
M during stop m during stop
Z
* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.
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
Operation
During fast-forward, hold down M . During rewind, hold down m .
Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M or m . The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed.
• During playback, hold down M or m . The tape continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.
During pause, press y .
Play in slow motion* 1
Replay the previous scene in continuous play mode* 2
(Instant Replay)
Fast forward the current scene for 30 seconds in continuous play mode* 3
(Instant Skip)
During playback, press
During playback, press
REPLAY.
SKIP.
Play at various speeds
(Shuttle play)
During playback, press .
or > . You can change the playback speed as follows.
REW* 4 y –PLAY2 y –PLAY y –SLOW y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y PLAY2 y FF* 5
* 1 You can change the slow motion playback speed by pressing M or m .
* 2 For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode
* 3 You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total.
* 4 “REW” flashes in the display window.
* 5 “FF” flashes in the display window.
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To resume normal playback
Press H .
To set the colour system
If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set “Colour
System” in the “USER SET” menu to conform to the system that the tape was
recorded in (see page 107). (Normally set the option to “Auto.”)
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 during normal playback.
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 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.
• No sound is output 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 SET UP to exit the menu.
• Stop disc playback while playing back a video.
• The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.
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Recording TV programmes
Before you start...
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
• To record from a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.
• Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
Z
SELECT DVD
PROG +/–
Number buttons
-/--
INPUT
SELECT z REC
SP/LP x
H
DISPLAY
1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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2
• 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.
3
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.
4
REC
Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
Recording indicator
To stop recording
Press x .
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To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY three times. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time.
STEREO
PAL
AUTO
PR 1
BBC 1
SP
0 : 0 0 : 2 2
R E M A I N
1 : 4 6
Time counter Remaining tape length
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the
“VIDEO SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 102).
Maximum Recording Time
Tape Length
E-180
E-240
E-260
E-300
SP
3 hrs
4 hrs
4 hrs 20 mins
5 hrs
LP
6 hrs
8 hrs
8 hrs 40 mins
10 hrs
To watch another TV programme while recording
1 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step.
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.
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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, press -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the number buttons.
• 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 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 satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• 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.
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or
T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode.
• 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.
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Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+
®
system
The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of six 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.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
• When using 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.
?/1
SELECT VIDEO
Number buttons
CLEAR
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
TIMER x
V/v/B/b
ENTER
1
SET UP
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select
(TIMER) and press ENTER. You can also display the timer programming menu by pressing TIMER.
The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.
ENTER
Standard
VideoPlus
TIMER METHOD
V v
ENTER RETURN SET UP
SUBTITLE/
TIMER
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2
ENTER
Press V/v to select “VideoPlus,” then press
ENTER.
The “VideoPlus” menu appears.
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CLEAR
Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.
You can also press B to delete the last entered number.
VideoPlus
Code – – – – – – – – –
Code
Correct :
: 0–9
B
RETURN SET UP
VideoPlus
Code 1 2 3 4 – – – – –
Code
Correct :
: 0–9
B
ENTER RETURN SET UP
ENTER
4
ENTER
INPUT
SELECT
CLEAR
Press ENTER.
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC
The programme position, date, start and stop times, tape speed and PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) setting appear on the TV screen.
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– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
SA
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
19
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
19 : 00
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
20 : 00
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
SP
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Off
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
V v B b
ENTER CLEAR SETUP
• 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. Without setting the programme position, you cannot select the date, start and stop times, tape speed and PDC setting.
• To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The
VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
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5
6
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 46.
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC
35
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
SA
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
19
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
19 : 00
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
20 : 00
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
– – : – –
SP
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Off
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
V v B b
ENTER CLEAR SETUP
• To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On.” For details about the PDC
function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 46.
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
ENTER
7
ENTER
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.
8 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 5 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 t MO~SA t MO~FR 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 “PDC” to “On” in step 5 above. You can also use the
PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.
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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 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.
2 Select another channel on the TV.
Tips
• 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 39).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 42).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 5 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 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 SETUP” menu must be accurate
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 107.
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.
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset up to six 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.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
• When using 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.
?/1
SELECT VIDEO
Number buttons
TIMER
INPUT
SELECT x
V/v/B/b
ENTER
1
SET UP
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select
(TIMER) and press ENTER. You can also display the timer programming menu by pressing TIMER.
The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.
ENTER
Standard
VideoPlus
TIMER METHOD
V v
ENTER RETURN SET UP
SUBTITLE/
TIMER
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2
3
ENTER
Press V/v to select “Standard,” then press
ENTER.
The timer programming menu appears.
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC
V v B b
SET UP
ENTER
INPUT
SELECT
Set the programme position, date, start and stop times, 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.
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC
V v B b
CLEAR SET UP
• To record the same programme every day or
the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 50.
• To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On.” For details about the PDC
function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 46.
• 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.
4
ENTER
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 3.
5
ENTER
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.
6 Press ?
/ 1 to turn off the DVD-VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.
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To stop recording
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x .
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 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 t MO~SA t MO~FR 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 3 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 SETUP” menu must be
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
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 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.
2 Select another channel on the TV.
Tips
• 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 39).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 42).
50 Recording TV programmes using the timer
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
Before you start…
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time.
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
• When using 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.
CLEAR
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
1
SET UP
ENTER
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select
(TIMER) and press ENTER. You can also display the timer programming menu by pressing TIMER.
The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.
Standard
VideoPlus
TIMER METHOD
V v
ENTER RETURN SET UP
2
ENTER
Press V/v to select “Standard,” then press ENTER.
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings, press SET UP to exit the menu.
SET UP continued
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3
ENTER
CLEAR
Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel.
• To change the setting, press B / b to select the item you want to change, and press V / v to change it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC
3 5
2 0
6 0
MO 30
WE 02
TU 30
2
2
2
0 :0 0
2
0
: 0 0
:3 0
2
2
2
1 : 0 0
3
2
: 3 0
SP
LP
: 0 0 Auto
Off
Off
Off
V v B b
ENTER CLEAR SET UP
4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
ENTER
5
ENTER
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.
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
52 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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