Sony DAV-D150G User Manual
DVD/VCR Receiver
Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
©2004 Sony Corporation
DAV-D150G
4-255-608-11
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Safety Precautions
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.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified service
shop.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
AC power cord must be changed
only at the qualified service shop.
Don’t throw away the battery with general house
waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
This product is manufactured
to comply with the radio inter-
ference requirements of EEC
DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC
and 73/23/EEC.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 230 V AC,
50/60 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 DVD/VCR Receiver is not
disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as log as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the player itself has been turned
off.
Installing
• Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
• Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal or vertical position only.
• Keep the unit, cassettes 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
(rug, blanket, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may
block the ventilation slots.
CAUTION
For use of the VIDEO
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 program
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
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Sony
Home Theatre System. Before
operating this system, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ System is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting the Viewing Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparation
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
TV and External (or Set Top Box) Connections. . 10
Radio Aerial Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections to DVD/VCR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . 11
Digital Device Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Speaker System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Speaker Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting the Input/Output Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mini Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mini Glossary for Audio Stream
and Surround mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
VIDEO Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
Video Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to use the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tuning in TV Stations Automatically . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tuning in TV Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Changing the order of TV Stations . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deleting TV Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Clock Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
To set the colour system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DVD Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23
General Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Speaker Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Others (DRC/PBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operation
VIDEO Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-29
Playing a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CM (Commercial Message) Skip . . . . . . . . . 24
OPR (Optimum Picture Response). . . . . . . . 24
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
VIDEO Plus+®System recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Timer recording using On Screen Display. . . . . . 27
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Widescreen Compatibility 16:9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Copying from DVD to VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recording from another video recorder . . . . . . . 29
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
On Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DVD and Video CD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-33
Playing a DVD and Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Resuming Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Selecting Another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Selecting Another CHAPTER/TRACK. . . . . . 31
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Checking the contents of
DVD Video discs: Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DVD Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio CD and MP3 Disc Operation . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Playing an Audio CD and MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . 34
Notes on MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting Another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Shuffle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
JPEG File Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Selecting another Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
To flip the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
To rotate picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
To record the picture slide show. . . . . . . . . . 36
Notes on JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Programmed Playback with Audio CD
and MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Programmed Playback with Video CD . . . . . . . . 37
Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Erasing a Track from Program List. . . . . . . . 37
Erasing the whole Program List . . . . . . . . . . 37
Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40
Presetting the Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
To Clear the Stored Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tuning into a Station Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
RDS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Reference
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote . . . 41
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Area Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
Note Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Tip Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
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Before Use
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R/±RW, SVCD and
CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or
JPEG files.
Notes
– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/R (or DVD-R, DVD±RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/R (or DVD-R, DVD±RW) discs cannot be
played on the unit.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
–
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.
Notes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs
may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers.
As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to
disc content designed by the software manufacturer,
some playback features of the unit may not be available
or other functions may be added.
Make sure to also refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be able to be played on the
unit.
Regional code of the DVD/VCR Receiver and DVDs
This DVD/VCR Receiver is designed and manufactured for playback of region “2” encoded DVD
software. The region code on the labels of some
DVDs indicates which type of player can play
those discs. This unit can only play DVDs labeled “2” or
“ALL”. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen.
Some DVDs that have no region code label may still be
subject to area restrictions and therefore not playable.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or additional feature content, or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number,
enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.
Track (Video CD and Audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the
menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling
you to locate the scene you want.
A scene is composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures
of high resolution can be played if they are included in
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
Notes
“Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies”
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
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Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD/VCR Receiver is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not
get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture
quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc
with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
About Symbols
About the symbol display
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. This
icon means the function explained in this owner’s manual
is not available at that moment or with that specific DVD.
About the disc symbols for instructions
Asection whose title has one of the following symbols are
applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVD
Video CDs with the PBC (playback control)
function.
Video CDs without the PBC (playback control)
function.
Audio CDs.
MP3 Discs.
JPEG Files.
Note
If you insert a cassette tape without an erasure prevention tab intact while the DVD/VCR Receiver is in the
DVD mode, the DVD/VCR Receiver will switch to
VIDEO function mode automatically.
JPEG
MP3
CD
VCD1.1
VCD2.0
DVD
Selecting the Viewing Source
You must select one of your output sources (DVD or
VIDEO) to view on the TV screen.
• If you want to view DVD deck output source:
Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VIDEO on the front panel
until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output
source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
• If you want to view VIDEO deck output source:
Press VIDEO on the remote or DVD/VIDEO on the front
panel until VIDEO indicator in the display window lights and
output source of VIDEO deck is viewed on the TV screen.
Yes
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Front Panel
ML
DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for a fast forward search.
VIDEO: Advances the tape from STOP mode or for fast forward picture search.
X (PAUSE)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily.
z REC/ITR
To record normally or to activate Instant Timer Recording.
A DVD
Opens or closes
the disc tray.
Remote Sensor
Point the DVD/VCR Receiver remote
control here.
Display window
Shows the current status of the DVD/VCR
Receiver.
Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
@ / 1
Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF.
lm
DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track.
Press and hold for a fast reverse search.
VIDEO: Rewinds the tape from STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search.
H (PLAY)
To play back a disc or
a recorded tape.
x (STOP)
Stops playback or recording.
INPUT SELECT
Selects the VIDEO deck’s
source (Tuner, AV1, AV2,
AV3 OPT or AV3).
CH/PRESET (+/–)
Scans up or down through
memorized channels or radio
frequencies (stations).
TUNER FM/AM
Selects Radio opera-
tion mode.
AV 3 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an
external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor,
another VCR).
Video Cassette Compartment (VIDEO deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
A VIDEO
Ejects the tape in the VIDEO deck.
VOLUME
Adjusts sound level of speakers.
DVD/VIDEO
Toggles control
between the DVD deck
and the VIDEO deck.
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Display Window
BIL Indicates when a BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.
STEREO Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received.
DVD DVD inserted.
CD Audio CD inserted.
VCD Video CD inserted
MP3 MP3 disc inserted
Indicates repeat mode
ANGLE active
SHUFFLE RANDOM playback active
A cassette is in the VIDEO deck.
SP LP Displays the recording
and playback speed.
HI-FI Indicates the unit is playing
back a tape recorded in Hi-Fi.
OPT Indicates source of DVD/VCR
Receiver is DIGITAL AUDIO IN.
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, chapter number, track number,
channel, radio frequency, volume, channel or current deck status (Playback,
Pause, etc).
VIDEO
DVD/VCR Receiver functions are available
and channels are selected at DVD/VCR Receiver.
PBC Indicates PBC On mode
Indicates playback or pause mode.
TIMER DVD/VCR Receiver is in timer
recording or a timer recording is programmed.
REC DVD/VCR Receiver is
Recording.
PGM Programmed playback active.
Indicates encoding format of the
current disc.
RDS Lights up when the FM station tuned
is transmitting RDS data.
Indicates sound mode is
DOLBY PROLOGIC II.
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
PGM
1AB
MP3
DVD
VCD
PBC
BIL
STEREO
TRKCHAP
PCM
D
PL
VIDEO
RDS
ANGLE
REC
OPTTIMER
HI-FI
LPSP
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Remote Control
VIDEO
Select the output source to VIDEO.
DVD
Sets the output source to DVD.
INPUT SELECT
Selects the VIDEO deck’s source
(AV1, AV2, AV3 OPT, AV3, Tuner).
TUNER FM/AM
Selects the DVD/VCR Receiver’s tuner
as the listening choice. (FM and AM
bands)
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
TUNING (+/–)
To tune in the desired station.
MEMORY
Memorize a radio station frequency into
the tuner.
RDS
Start a search for a specific PS type.
SHUFFLE
Plays tracks in random order.
PROGRAM
Enters to the program edit mode or exits
from that.
z REC/ITR
Records normally or activates Instant
Timer Recording.
TV/VIDEO
To view channels selected by the VIDEO
tuner or by the TV tuner.
SP/LP
Selects recording speed.
CM SKIP
Fast forwards picture search through 30
seconds of recording.
VIDEO PLUS
To display the programme menu for
VIDEO Plus+ System programming.
DVD TOP MENU
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.
DVD MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
B/b/V/v (left/right/up/down)
Selects an option in the menu.
CH/PRESET(+/–): Selects a program of
VIDEO or Tuner. Adjusts manually the
tape’s picture onscreen.
ENTER/OK
Acknowledges menu selection.
DVD DISPLAY, CLK/CNT
Accesses On-Screen display. Switches
among the clock and tape counter.
RETURN
Returns the setup menu.
TV @ / 1
Switches TV ON and OFF.
@ / 1
Switches DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF.
TV Control Buttons (see page 41)
• VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.
• CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel.
• TV/VIDEO: Selects the TV’s source.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the program
menu. To clear preset stations from the
tuner memory.
Playback Control Buttons
• H (PLAY)
Starts playback.
• x (STOP)
Stops playback.
• . (PREV) (DVD mode only)
Go to beginning of current chapter or
track or go to previous chapter or track.
• > (NEXT) (DVD mode only)
Go to next chapter or track.
• m/M (SLOW t/T)
DVD: For picture search or slow playback backward or forward.
VIDEO: Rewinds or advances the tape
in STOP mode or for picture search.
• X (PAUSE)
Pause playback or recording temporarily.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle if available.
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel (CD).
REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title, all.
A-B
Repeats sequence.
SETUP/MENU (i)
Accesses or returns DVD setup menu
and VIDEO setup menu.
SOUND FIELD
Selects sound mode between BYPASS,
PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC II (MOVIE,
MUSIC, MATRIX) and 3D SURROUND.
VOL (+/-)
Adjusts speaker volume.
MUTING
Momentarily silence the speaker of the
DVD/VCR Receiver.
Note
This remote control uses the same buttons for VIDEO and
DVD functions (ex. PLAY).
To use the VIDEO, first press the VIDEO button.
To use the DVD, first press the DVD button.
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Rear Panel
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
ANTENNA IN
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV
antenna to this terminal.
AC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
ANTENNA OUT (DVD/VIDEO OUT)
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
AM ANTENNA Connectors
Connect the AM antenna to this terminal.
FM ANTENNA Connectors
Connect the FM antenna to this terminal.
SPEAKERS Connectors
Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals.
Dust Protection Cap
Remove the dust protection cap from the OPTICAL IN
jack and connect the optical digital cable (not supplied)
securely so that the configurations of both the cable and
the connector match. Keep the dust protection cap and
always reattach the cap when not using the connector to
protect against dust intrusion.
Remote control battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R6
(size AA) batteries with and
aligned correctly.
When using the remote control, point it
at the remote sensor on the unit.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
EURO AV1 (TO TV) (VIDEO IN+OUT/DVD OUT)
Connect to your TV set or another video recorder.
EURO AV2 EXTERNAL (VIDEO IN)
Connect to external (Set Top Box or another video
recorder).
AV3 (OPTICAL IN)
(DIGITAL AUDIO IN)
Connect to a digital audio output on a
digital device.
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Connections
AERIAL
Rear of TV
SCART INPUT
Tips
Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish
to connect, there are various ways you could connect
the
DVD/VCR Receiver
. Use one of the connections
described below.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VIDEO,
Stereo System or other devices as necessary to
make the best connections.
Caution
–
Make sure the DVD/VCR Receiver is connected directly to the TV. Select the correct AV input on your TV.
– Do not connect your
DVD/VCR Receiver
to TV via
your VIDEO. The DVD image could be distorted by
the copy protection system.
Basic connections (AV)
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Connect the EURO AV1 (TO TV) on the rear panel
of the
DVD/VCR Receiver
to the scart input socket
on the TV using a SCART lead (E).
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You can connect such a Satellite, Cable or Digital
set top box to the
DVD/VCR Receiver
(D).
Basic connection (RF)
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Connect the aerial cable (A) from your indoor/ outdoor aerial to ANTENA IN jack on the rear panel of
DVD/VCR Receiver
.
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Connect the supplied RF cable (R) from the
ANTENA OUT jack on the rear panel of
DVD/VCR
Receiver
to your television’s Aerial Input.
Notes
When you connect the
DVD/VCR Receiver
to your TV,
be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from
the wall outlet before making any connections.
TV and External (or Set Top Box) Connections
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
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Radio Aerial Connections
Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listening.
1
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna
connectors.
2
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connectors.
Notes
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the DVD/VCR Receiver and other components.
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as hori-
zontal as possible.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections to DVD/VCR Receiver
Connect the AV3 IN jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to
the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using optional audio/video cables.
Digital Device Connections
Connect the OPTICAL IN jacks on the DVD/VCR
Receiver to the digital audio out (optical) jacks on your
digital device (Game device, Digital Set Top Box, etc.),
using optional optical audio cable.
To select source of DVD/VCR Receiver to OPTICAL IN,
press INPUT SELECT repeatedly on the remote control
until “AV3 OPT” appears in the display window.
Notes
If the audio format of the digital output does not
match the capabilities of your DVD/VCR Receiver, the
DVD/VCR Receiver will produce a strong, distorted
sound or no sound at all.
The Optical input function is available only when the
other unit’s Sampling Frequency is 32 - 48kHz.
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Speaker System Connections
Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords
by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the
cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound,
adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).
Notes
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #. If
the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted
and lack bass.
If you use front speakers with low maximum input rat-
ing, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
volume output to the speakers.
Do not disassemble the front covers of supplied speakers.
Speaker Positioning
For a normal setup use 6 speakers (2 front speakers,
center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).
• Front Speakers
Based on your listening position, set up the speakers
at equal distance. And by hearing position, set up an
interval between speakers of 45 degree.
• Center Speaker
It is ideal that the center speakers and front speakers
are same height. But normally place it above or below
the television as shown below.
• Rear Speakers
Place the rear surround speakers to the left and right
behind the primary listening area. These speakers
recreate sound motion and atmosphere required for
surround playback. For best results, do not install the
rear speakers too far behind the listening position,
install them at or above the level of the listener’s ears.
It is also effective to direct the rear speakers towards
a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound.
In the case of a smaller room size, if the audience is
near to the rear wall set the rear speakers opposite
each other, and set the rear speakers 60 - 90 cm
above the listener’s ears.
• Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
Note
Speaker stand is optional.
Attaching the foot pads
To prevent speaker vibration or
movement while listening, attach the
supplied foot pads to the speaker, as
shown.
Attaching the color labels
Attach the color labels onto the rear
panel of the speakers before connecting the speakers.
Center Speaker
Front
Speaker
(Left)
Speaker Positioning Example
Rear
Speaker
(Left)
Rear
Speaker
(Right)
Front
Speaker
(Right)
Subwoofer
Be sure to attach the ferrite core to
the speaker cables (for connecting to
this unit).
This ferrite core can reduce noises.
How to attach the ferrite core.
1 Push the stopper [a] of the ferrite core
to open.
2
Wind the Center and Subwoofer Speaker
cables once on the ferrite core.
Pass the others straight on the ferrite core.
3
Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
About Ferrite Core
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2
3
Foot pads
FRONT L
Color labels
Front Speaker
(Right)
Center
Speaker
Front Speaker
(Left)
Rear speaker
(Right surround)
Rear speaker
Subwoofer
(Left surround)
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Selecting the Input/Output Source
Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the
various DVD/VCR Receiver input and output sources:
• DVD
To view output from the DVD deck:
Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VIDEO on the on
the front panel until the DVD indicator on the front
panel lights and output from the DVD deck is viewed
on the TV screen.
• VIDEO
To view output from the VIDEO deck:
Press VIDEO on the remote or DVD/VIDEO on the
front panel until the VIDEO indicator on the front
panel lights and output from the VIDEO deck is
viewed on the TV screen.
• TUNER FM/AM
To listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts:
Press TUNER FM/AM on the remote to toggle
between AM and FM radio. Press TUNER FM/AM to
toggle between AM and FM radio. The selected frequency appears in the display window.
• INPUT SELECT
To listen and view to an audio source connected
to the EURO AV1:
Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control once.
The “AV1” appears in the display window and TV
screen. Audio and Video will come from an external
source connected to the EURO AV1 (for rear panel).
To listen and view to an audio source connected
to the EURO AV2:
Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control a second time. The “AV2” appears in the display window
and TV screen. Audio and Video will come from an
external source connected to the EURO AV2 (for rear
panel).
To listen to an audio source connected to the
OPTICAL IN jack :
Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control a third
time. The “AV3 OPT” appears in the display window.
Audio will come from an external source connected
to the OPTICAL IN jack (for rear panel).
To listen and view to an audio source connected
to the AUDIO jack of AV3 IN with video from AV3:
Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control a fourth
time. The “AV3” appears in the display window and
TV screen. Audio and Video will come from an external source connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks of
AV3 IN (for front panel).
DVD VIDEO
TUNER
FM/AM
INPUT
SELECT
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Mini Glossary
Mini Glossary for Audio Stream
and Surround mode
Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality
digital audio from DTS programme sources such as discs,
DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS
Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent
audio(which means identical to the original masters) and
results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree
sound field. The term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology,
LLC. Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.
(Dolby Digital)
The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1
channels of digital surround sound from a Dolby Digital programme source. If you play DVDs with “ ” mark, you can
enjoy even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and
improved dynamic range.
(Dolby Pro Logic)
Use this mode when playing movie or Dolby Digital 2 channel
which carries the “ ” mark. This mode provides the effect
of being in a movie theatre or live concert house-an effect with
an intensity which can only be obtained through DOLBY PRO
LOGIC SURROUND. The effect of the front/back/left/right
movement of the sound image, as well as the sense of fixed
position in the sound image, is much clearer and more dynamic than before.
(Dolby Pro Logic II)
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels
from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced,
high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without adding any new
sounds or tonal colorations.
MOVIE mode:
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all
programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced
soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete
5.1-channel sound.
MUSIC mode:
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings,
and provides a wide and deep sound space. The Music mode
includes controls that allow the sound to be tailored to individual
listening tastes.
MATRIX mode:
The Matrix mode is the same as the Music mode except that the
directional enhancement logic is turned off. It may be used to
enhance mono signals by making them seem “larger.” The
Matrix mode may also find use in auto systems, where the fluctuations from poor FM stereo reception can otherwise cause disturbing surround signals from a logic decoder. The ultimate
“cure” for poor FM stereo reception may be simply to force the
audio to mono.
3D SURROUND
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, using 3D Surround
Sound technology, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers instead of the five
or more speakers normally required to listen to multi-channel
audio from a home theatre. This feature works with DVD discs
encoded with Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital audio tracks.
BYPASS
Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played
according to the way it was recorded.
Sound Mode
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one
of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
programme you want to listen to.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound mode
you want appears in the display window as below.
Each time you press SOUND FIELD button, the sound
mode is changed in the following order;
PRO LOGIC → PL2 MOVIE → PL2 MUSIC → PL2 MATRIX →
3D SURROUND → BYPASS
When DVD is inserted.
You can change the sound mode of DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS,
PRO LOGIC, etc) by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote
during playback.
Although the DVD contents differ from disc to disc, the following explains the basic operation when this feature is used.
Each time you press AUDIO button, the sound mode of DVD is
changed as the following order;
→→→
For your reference
•
The DVD/VCR Receiver memorizes the last mode
settings for each source individually.
•
You can identify the encoding format of programme software by looking at its packaging.
- Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo.
- Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with
the logo.
- DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.
Note
When you play sound tracks with 96kHz sampling frequency, the
output signals will be converted to 48kHz (sampling frequency).
Volume Control
You can adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME on the
front panel or by pressing VOL (+/–) on the remote control repeatedly.
Muting
Press MUTING to mute your unit.
You can mute your unit in order, for example, to answer
the telephone, “MUTING” indicator in the display window. To exit mute mode, press MUTING again.
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VIDEO Operation Setup
Video channel set
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from
the DVD/VCR Receiver through the RF cable.
If you have used a
SCART lead you will not have to tune
your TV, simply select the AV channel. The AV channel
is already pre-tuned for optimum video playback on
your TV.
Perform the following steps only if interference appears
in the TV picture after you have moved to a different
area or a new station has started broadcasting in your
area, or if you change the connection from RF connection to AV connection, or vise versa.
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Turn on DVD/VCR Receiver and TV.
2
Set the vacant position 52 on your TV.
3
Press @ / 1 on the remote control to enter the
standby mode.
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Press and hold CH/PRESET + or – on the
DVD/VCR Receiver for more than
4 seconds.
RF 52 will appear in the DVD/VCR Receiver dis-
play.
The following picture will be displayed on the TV
screen.
If the picture is snowy, move to step 5.
If the picture is clean, press @ / 1 on the DVD/VCR
Receiver to store the RF channel. The video channel is now set.
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Press CH/PRESET + or – on the DVD/VCR
Receiver to set the video channel to a vacant
position between 22 and 68 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.
You can also set it to “OFF” if there is any interference when your TV is connected to the
DVD/VCR Receiver.
Note
The RF channel will not change until step 6 has been
executed.
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Press @ / 1 to store the new RF channel into the
DVD/VCR Receiver.
7
Press @ / 1 to bring the DVD/VCR Receiver from
standby to on and follow your TV manufacturers
tuning instruction manual to tune a new channel
to the DVD/VCR Receiver.
How to use the main menu
This DVD/VCR Receiver can easily be programmed by
using the menus displayed on screen.
The menus are controlled from the Remote Control
Handset.
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Switch on your TV set and DVD/VCR Receiver
by pressing @ / 1.
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Press MENU (i).
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Indicates current
selected icon.
REC
Timer recording setting (see pages 27).
PR SET
Manual tuning setting (see page 16-17).
ACMS
ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) (see
page 16).
TIME DATE
Date and clock setting (see page 18).
O SYSTEM
To set the Colour TV System (see page 19).
O ABC OSD
To change the language setting for OSD. You can
select the language from English, German,
French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese.
O fOSD ON/OFF
To display the operational mode of your
DVD/VCR Receiver (see page 30).
O 16:9/4:3
To select the aspect ratio of your TV
(see page 28).
O OPR
To improve the playback picture (see page 24).
O NIC
To activate or deactivate the NICAM digital sound
(see page 28).
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Press B or b to select the desired menu.
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Press ENTER/OK and press V or v to select.
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Press MENU (i) to return to a TV picture.
Note
The VIDEO main menu will appear incorrectly when NTSC
video source is inputted to the DVD/VCR Receiver.
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