Sony RMT-V501B Service Manual

SLV-D500P

SERVICE MANUAL

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SPECIFICATIONS

RMT-V501B

US Model

TS-10 MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

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System

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 EP: 11.12 mm/s ( LP: 16.67 mm/s ( playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)

Tune r sec tion

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

inches/s)

inches/s),

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)

115 dB (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 COA XIAL) jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

Inputs and outputs

LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) 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

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

- 18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) COAXIAL, phono jack Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S-VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs (max.)

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

28 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Storage temperature

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d)

Approx. 430 × 95 × 303 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.7 × 11.8 inches)

Mass

Approx. 4.0 kg (Approx. 8.8 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug 3) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, sho w ob vious signs of

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deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below.

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the v oltage drop across a resistor by means of a V OM

or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication is

0.75V , so analog meters must ha ve an accurate low-voltage scale.

The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a

passive VOM that is suita ble. Nearly all battery operated digital

multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)

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0.15 µF

Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

WHEN SERVICING, DO NO T APPRO A CH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS

SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

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Earth Ground

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AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Precautions

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1 Safety Precautions ··································································4

2 Servicing Precautions ···························································· 6 3 ESD Precautions·····································································7 4 Handling the Optical Pick-up ·················································8 5 Pick-up Disassembly and Reassembly ·································· 9

1. General

Getting Started···································································· 1-1 Basic Operations································································· 1-6 Advanced Hookups ·························································· 1-12 DVD Settings and Adjustments ········································ 1-13 DVD Additional Operations ············································ 1-16 VCR Additional Operations ············································· 1-22 Additional Information····················································· 1-24

2-4-25Belt Pulley Removal························································ 2-19 2-4-26Motor Capstan Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-19 2-4-27Post #8 Guide Ass’y Removal········································· 2-20 2-4-28Level Head Cleaner Ass’y Removal (Optional)·············· 2-20 2-4-29How to Eject the Cassette Tape ······································· 2-20 2-5 The Table Of Cleaning, Lubrication and

2-6 DVD Deck 2-6-1 Tray Disc Removal·························································· 2-22 2-6-2 Ass’y P/U Deck Removal ··············································· 2-23 2-6-3 Housing Ass’y Removal ·················································· 2-24 2-6-4 Sub Chassis Removal ······················································ 2-25 2-6-5 Ass’y Brkt Deck Removal··············································· 2-26

3. Block Diagram............................................................. 3-1

Replacement Time About Principal Parts ······················· 2-21

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2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB 2-1-1 Cabinet T op Remov al························································ 2-1 2-1-2 Bottom Cover Removal····················································· 2-1 2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal··············································· 2-1 2-1-4 Function PCB Removal····················································· 2-1 2-1-5 Chassis Removal ······························································· 2-2 2-1-6 VCR Main PCB Removal ················································· 2-2 2-2 Circuit Board Locations ···················································· 2-3 2-3 VCR Deck Parts Locations 2-3-1 T op Vie w ··········································································· 2-4 2-3-2 Bottom Vie w······································································ 2-6 2-4 VCR DECK 2-4-1 Holder FL Cassette Ass’y Removal ·································· 2-7

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2-4-2 Lever FL Door Removal ··················································· 2-7 2-4-3 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ·························· 2-8 2-4-4 Lever FL Arm Ass’y Removal ·········································· 2-8 2-4-5 Gear W orm Wheel Removal·············································· 2-9 2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal··························································· 2-9 2-4-7 Motor Loading Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-10 2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ··························· 2-10 2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Removal ····································· 2-11

2-4-10Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Assembly ···································· 2-11 2-4-11Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Driv e Removal·········· 2-12 2-4-12Lever Tension Ass’y, Band Brake Ass’y Removal·········· 2-12 2-4-13Lever Brake S, T Ass’y Removal ···································· 2-13 2-4-14Gear Idle Ass’y Removal ················································ 2-13 2-4-15Disk S, T Reel Removal·················································· 2-14 2-4-16Holder Clutch Ass’y Removal········································· 2-14 2-4-17Lever Up Down Ass’y, Gear Center Ass’y Removal ······ 2-15 2-4-18Guide Cassette Door Removal ········································ 2-15 2-4-19Lever Unit Pinch Ass’y, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal··········································· 2-16 2-4-20Lever #9 Guide Ass’y Removal ······································ 2-16 2-4-21FE Head Removal ··························································· 2-17 2-4-22ACE Head Removal ························································ 2-17 2-4-23Slider S, T Ass’y Removal ·············································· 2-18 2-4-24Plate Ground Deck, Cylinder Ass’y Removal················· 2-18

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 VCR Main ·········································································· 4-3 4-2 DVD Main ·········································································· 4-7 4-3 Function-Timer··································································· 4-9 4-4 Dial-Timer ········································································ 4-11

5. Schematic Diagrams

◆ Block Identification of Main PCB············································ 5-3 5-1 S.M.P.S. ·············································································· 5-5 5-2 Power Drive········································································ 5-7 5-3 Logic/Function-Timer ························································ 5-9 5-4 Audio/Video ····································································· 5-11 5-5 Hi-Fi/MTS ········································································ 5-13 5-6 Input-Output ····································································· 5-15

5-7 DVD Main-Micom/AV Decoder ······································ 5-17 5-8 DVD Servo ······································································· 5-19 5-9 DVD Audio/V ideo ···························································· 5-21

6. Alignment and Adjustments

6-1 VCR Adjustment ································································ 6-1 6-1-1 Reference············································································ 6-1 6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 6-3 6-2 DVD Adjustment ································································ 6-4 6-2-1 Location of Test Point ························································ 6-4 6-2-2 Ske w Adjustment································································ 6-5 6-3 VCR Mechanical Adjustment············································· 6-7 6-3-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations ············ 6-7 6-3-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment···································· 6-8 6-3-3 Reel Torque ······································································ 6-13

7. Troubleshooting···················································· 7-1

8. Repair Parts List

8-1 Exploded Vie ws·································································· 8-2 8-1-1 Cabinet Assembly······························································· 8-2 8-1-2 VCR Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ····································· 8-3 8-1-3 VCR Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side) ······························· 8-4 8-1-4 DVD Mechanical Parts······················································· 8-5 8-2 Electrical Parts List ···························································· 8-6

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1) Before returning an instr ument to the customer, always make a safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited to, the following items:

(1) Be sure that no built-in protective devices are defective or have

been defeated during servicing. (1)Protective shields are provided to protect both the technician and the customer. Correctly replace all missing protecti ve shields, including any removed for servicing convenience.

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(2)When reinstalling the chassis and/or other assembly in the cabinet, be sure to put back in place all protective devices, including, but not limited to, nonmetallic control knobs, insulating fish papers, adjustment and compartment covers/shields, and isolation resistor/capacitor networks. Do not operate this instrument or permit it to be operated without all protective de vices correctly installed and functioning.

(2) Be sure that there are no cabinet openings through which adults

or children might be able to insert their fingers and contact a hazardous voltage. Such openings include, but are not limited to, excessively wide cabinet v entilation slots, and an improperly fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back cover.

(3) Leakage Current Hot Check-With the instrument completely

reassembled, plug the A C line cord directly into a 120V AC outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.) Use a leakage

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current tester or a metering system that complies with American National Standards institute (ANSI) C101.1 Leakage Current for Appliances and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1270 (40.7). W ith the instrument’s A C switch first in the ON position and then in the OFF position, measure from a known earth ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed metal parts of the instrument (antennas, handle brackets, metal cabinets, screwheads, metallic overlays, control shafts, etc.), especially any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical return path to the chassis. Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Reverse the instrument power cord plug in the outlet and repeat the test. See Fig. 1. Any measurements not within the limits specified herein indicate a potential shock hazard that must be eliminated before returning the instrument to the customer.

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DEVICE UNDER

TEST

EXPOSED METER

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

TEST ALL

SURFACES

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Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

(4) Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug the power

supply cord and connect a jumper wire between the two prongs of the plug. (2) Turn on the power switch of the instrument. (3) Measure the resistance with an ohmmeter between the jumpered AC plug and all exposed metallic cabinet parts on the instrument, such as screwheads, antenna, control shafts, handle brackets, etc. When an exposed metallic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading should be between 1 and 5.2 megohm. When there is no return path to the chassis, the reading must be infinite. If the reading is not within the limits specified, there is the possibility of a shock hazard, and the instrument must be repared and rechecked before it is returned to the customer. See Fig. 2.

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

2) Read and comply with all caution and safety related notes on or inside the cabinet, or on the chassis.

3) Design Alteration Warning-Do not alter or add to the mechanical or electrical design of this instrument. Design alterations and additions, including but not limited to, circuit modifications and the addition of items such as auxiliary audio output connections, might alter the safety characteristics of this instrument and create a hazard to the user. An y design alterations or additions will make you, the servicer, responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting therefrom.

4) Observe original lead dress. Take e xtra care to assure correct lead dress in the following areas: (1) near sharp edges, (2) near thermally hot parts (be sure that leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts), (3) the AC supply, (4) high voltage, and (5) antenna wiring. Always inspect in all areas for pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring, Do not change spacing between a component and the printed-circuit board. Check the AC power cord for damage.

5) Components, parts, and/or wiring that appear to have overheated or that are otherwise damaged should be replaced with components, parts and/ or wiring that meet original specifications. Additionally, determine the cause of overheating and/or damage and, if necessary, take corrective action to remove any potential safety hazard.

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Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

ohmmeter

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6) Product Safety Notice-Some electrical and mechanical parts have special safety-related characteristics which are often not evident from visual inspection, nor can the protection they give necessarily be obtained by replacing them with components rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Parts that have special safety char acteristics are identified by shading, an ( ) or a ( ) on schematics and parts lists. Use of a substitute replacement that does not have the same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement part might create shock, fire and/or other hazards. Product safety is under review continuously and new instructions are issued whenever appropriate.

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: Before servicing units covered by this service manual and its supplements, read and follow the Safety Precautions section of this manual.

Note: If unforseen circument create conflict between the following servicing precautions and any of the safety precautions, always follow the safety precautions. Remember: Safety First.

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

(1) a. Always unplug the instrument’s AC power cord from the AC

power source before (1) re-moving or reinstalling any

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component, circuit board, module or any other instrument assembly, (2) disconnecting any instrument electrical plug or other electrical connection, (3) connecting a test substitute in parallel with an electrolytic capacitor in the instrument.

b. Do not defeat any plug/socket B+ voltage interlocks with which

instruments covered by this service manual might be equipped.

c. Do not apply AC power to this instrument and/or any of its

electrical assemblies unless all solid-state device heat sinks are correctly installed.

d. Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead to the instrument

chassis ground before connecting the test instrument positive lead. Always remove the test instrument ground lead last.

Note: Refer to the Safety Precautions section ground lead last.

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(2) The service precautions are indicated or printed on the cabinet,

chassis or components. When servicing, follow the printed or

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indicated service precautions and service materials.

(3) The components used in the unit have a specified flame resistance

and dielectric strength. When replacing components, use components which have the same ratings. Components identified by shading, by ( the circuit diagram are important for safety or for the characteristics of the unit. Always replace them with the exact replacement components.

(4) An insulation tube or tape is sometimes used and some components

are raised above the printed wiring board for safety. The internal wiring is sometimes clamped to prevent contact with heating components. Install such elements as they were.

(5) After servicing, always check that the removed screws,

components, and wiring have been installed correctly and that the portion around the serviced part has not been damaged and so on. Further, check the insulation between the blades of the attachment plug and accessible conductive parts.

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

Disconnect the attachment plug from the A C outlet and turn the power ON. Connect the insulation resistance meter (500V) to the blades of the attachment plug. The insulation resistance between each blade of the attachment plug and accessible conductive parts (see note) should be more than 1 Megohm.

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Note: Accessible conductive parts include metal panels, input

terminals, earphone jacks, etc.

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3 ESD PRECAUSIONS

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Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD devices,

place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge b uildup or exposure of the assembly .

(3) Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ESD

devices.

(4) Use only an anti-static solder removal devices. Some solder

removal devices not classified as “anti-static” can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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(5) Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical

charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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(6) Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its protective

package until immediately before your are ready to install it. (Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive materials).

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

leads of a replacement ESD device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION: Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement

ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ESD device).

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and your body.

The following method is recommended. (1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The black sheet used

for wrapping repair parts.)

(2) Place the set on the conductive sheet so that the chassis is grounded

to the sheet.

(3) Place your hands on the conductive sheet(This gives them the same

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ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

(5) Perform work on top of the conductive sheet. Be careful not to let

your clothes or any other static sources to touch the unit.

◆ Be sure to put on a wrist strap grounded to the sheet.

◆ Be sure to lay a conductive sheet made of copper etc. Which is

grounded to the table.

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(6) Short the short terminal on the PCB, which is inside the Pick-Up

ASS’Y , before replacing the Pick-Up. (The short terminal is shorted when the Pick-Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.)

(7) After replacing the Pick-up, open the short terminal on the PCB.

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5-1 Disassembly

1) Remove the power cord.

2) Disassemble the Deck-Assy.

3) Make solder land 2 points short on Pick-up. (See Fig. 4)

4) Disassembly the Pick-up.

Note: If the assembly and disassembly are not done in correct sequence, the Pick-up may be damaged.

5-2 Assembly

1) Replace the Pick-up.

2) Remove the soldering 2 points on Pick-up.

3) Reassemble the Deck-Assy.

SOLDER LAND 2 POINTS SHORT

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SLV-D500P

1. GENERAL

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

•Remote commander

•Size AA (R6) batteries

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•75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

•Audio/video cord

(pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3)

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Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

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

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

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

Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER* buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To co ntrol the DVD-VCR, reset TV

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.

TV brand Code number

Sony 01

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12

Daytron 12

Emerson 03, 04, 14

Fisher 11

General Electric 06, 10

Gold Star 03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02, 03

J.C.Penney 04, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 0 3, 08, 12

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

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TV brand C ode number

Panasonic06, 19

Philco 03, 04

Philips 08

Pioneer 16

Portland 03

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Sanyo 11

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Tek nik a03, 08, 14

Tos hi ba 07

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yor x 12

Zenith 15

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (3-083-947-11)

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 DVDVCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with an orange 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.

To operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO

the VCR DVD·VIDEO

your TV 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, rem ove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakag e.

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

•Do not use different types of batteries.

•Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.

•Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Notes

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

•If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one pro gramed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote com mander.

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

the DVD-VCR

at the DVD-VCR

and point at the remote sensor at your TV

TV /

DVD· VIDEO

SELECT VIDEO

SELECT DVD

, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at

, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor

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Remote sensor

Setting up the remote commander

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Setting up the remote commander

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Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Basic hookups

Before you get started

•Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.

•Turn off the power to all equipment.

•Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. If you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function.

•Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.

• If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your DVD-VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on t he following pages to set up your DVD-VCR.

If your TV has audio/video inputs, r efer to page 13 for audio/video ( A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, go

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directly to one of the hookups below.

If you have UseRefer to

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1

No cable box or cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Cable box with many scrambled channels

After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.

After you have completed the setup, you are re ady to use your DVD-VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hooku p you used.

Caution

Connections between the DVD-VCR’s VHF/UH F connector and the antenna terminal s of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violate s the regulations of the Fed eral Communications Commi ssion regarding the use and operation of R F devices. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna an d DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in partic ular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)

Hookup 3 Page 18

Pages 14 and 15

Pages 16 and 17

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Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if

you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your T V does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 55) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience.

If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record pro grams, you only need to make the connections shown on this page. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Audio/video cord (supplied)

B Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks

Notes

•To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

•If you do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the

Video cord (not supplied)TVAudio co rd (not supplied)

AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

DVD- VCR

Stereo receiver

Audio c ord (not supplied)

Stereo receiver

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Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV).

A Use this hookup if you are using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and high er)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

•Separate VHF and UHF antennas

DVD- VCR

B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2–13 only)

DVD- VCR

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lea d cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can co nnect the cable to the RF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF an tennas, you should use a

U/V band mixer (not supplied) (page 102) .

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Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector type

B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup

Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.

The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window.

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.

To c han ge the on-screen display language to French or S panish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page 22.

To add or disable channels manually, s ee “Presetting/disabling channels manually” on page 26.

Notes

• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 24.

•Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.

•Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR.

•Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the unit more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

to AC outlet

AC power cord

continuously for 5 seconds or

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Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)

You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few

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scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

•Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you cannot do

•Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Wall

Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box.

DVD- VCR

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type

of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup

Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.

The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels

when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window.

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.

To c han ge the on-screen display language to French or S panish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page 22.

To add or disable channels manually, s ee “Presetting/disabling channels manually” on page 26.

Notes

• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 24.

•Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.

•Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR.

•Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the unit more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

to AC outlet

AC pow er cord

continuously for 5 seconds or

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Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

•Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cab le box

What you cannot do

•Record with the cable box turned off

•Record one channel while watching another cha nnel

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After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19 .

Cable box

DVD-VC R

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Step 4 : Selecting a language

You can change the on-sc reen display language.

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO

to DVD·VIDEO on the

remote (page 9).

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 100). If your TV is conn ected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

Press V/v/B/b to select (Language/

Idioma/Langue), then press ENTER.

The “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE” menu appears.

Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER.

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V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

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Press O RETURN to exit the menu.

Selecting a language

Step 5 : Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your DVDVCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock.

The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 22).

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on.

•To control the DVD-VCR, set TV DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or

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“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 100). If your TV is conn ected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

Press V/v/B/b to select (Clock Set/

Adjust), then press ENTER.

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press ENTER.

Press V/v to select the item you want. Then press B/b to ma ke the setting.

•For “Clock data CH” Leave the setting to “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press to select a channel that carries a time signal. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station.

•For “Time zone” Select the time zone of your area, or select “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your time zone. The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska ) y Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto

•For “Daylight saving” Select “Yes” or “No” (standard time), or “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR.

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Notes

•The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel th at carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 22).

• If there are only a few channels in your area that ca rry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait abou t 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 22).

• If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on.

•To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.

•The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off.

Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO remote (page 9).

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 100). If your TV is conn ected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

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Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Press V/v to select “Manual,” then press ENTER.

Press V/v to set the hour.

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

Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press O RETURN to save the clock setting.

Notes

•To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.

•The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off.

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Setting the clock

Getting Started

Setting the clock

Press V/v/B/b to select (Clock Set/ Adjust), then press ENTER.

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

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Step 6 : Presetting channels

This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 26).

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•To control the DVD-VCR, set TV

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•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

When using a cable box, turn it on.

DVD·VIDEO remote (page 9).

“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 100). If your TV is conn ected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop the DVD playback.

to DVD·VIDEO on the

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”

•To preset cable TV channels:

Press B/b to select “Cable TV.”

•To preset VHF and UHF channels:

Press B/b to select “Antenna.”

Press V/v to select “Auto channel memory,” then press ENTER.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.

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Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a cable box, turn it on.

•To control the DVD-VCR, set TV DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 9).

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 100). If your TV is conn ected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

Press V/v/B/b to select (Channel

Setup) then press ENTER.

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

CH +/–

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

To preset/disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter

the channel number.

2 Press B/b to select ADD (in memory) or

DELETE (deleted).

3 Press ENTER.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

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Channel to be preset

Channel to be disabled

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Presetting channels

Press V/v to select “Channel add/d elete,” then press ENTER.

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Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system

How the VCR Plus+ system works

Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programed to record that show. It’s that simple.

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that is assigned to that channel in your program

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guide).

To fi nd the guide channel numbers, look at the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers. It usually looks like the example to the right.

To set the guide channels, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart as channe l 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure.

Example of “PlusCode”

5:30

6:30

Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”

CABLE CH

MOVIE Musical (2hrs.)

Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060

SPORT

CNN

WS 9974

DRAMA

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(1hr. 15min.) 73457

CABLE TV

AMC

American Movie Classics

BRV

Bravo (program grid only)

CNN

Cable News Network

CSP

C-SPAN

The Disney Channel

DIS

DSC

The Discovery Channel

ESN

ESPN

FAM

The Family Channel

Home Box Office

HBO

LIF

Lifetime

MAX

Cinemax

MTV

Music Television

Nickelodeon

NIK

Sports Channel

SCA

Sports Channel America

SHO

Showtime

TBS

TBS SuperStation

TMC

The Movie Channel

TNN

The Nashville Network

TNT

Turner Network Television

USA

USA Network

PlusCode

33044

Comedy (2hrs.) 17390

VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH

Press SET UP. The “SETUP!MENU” appears.

Press V/v/B/b to select (Channel Setup), then press ENTER. The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

SET UP

V/v/B/b ENTER

O RETURN

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Press V/v to select “Guide channel setup,” then press ENTER.

The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press B/b to select the channel number that does not match the guide chann el.

•If you made Hookup 1 (page 14) or 2 (page 16): Enter the actual number

on your TV (and VCR), then press V/v.

•If you made Hookup 3 (page 18): Enter the ca ble box output channel

(usually 2, 3, or 4), then press V/v.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number that doe s not match.

Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

Basic Operations

Playing discs

Depending on the disc, some operation s 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.

•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 DVD to control the DVD player (page 9).

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

Setting up the VCR Plus+® system

?/1 Z

m/M C SKIP ./ > X PAU SE x STOP H PLAY

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Press H PLAY.

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 70. For VIDEO CDs, see page 90.

*“– – – – –” appears whe n no disc is loaded.

Additional tasks

To Pr ess

Stop play x STOP

Pause play* X PAUS E

Resume play after pause H PLAY

Advance by frame in pause mode C SKIP

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

Stop play and remove the disc Z

*If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD play er will automatically stop.

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.

While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop playback.

Press H PLAY.

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 (DVD, VIDEO CD and CD only)

Press m or M.

For DVD or Video CD, each time you press the button, the playback speed changes as follows. × 2 t ×4 t × 8 t × 16 t × 32 t ×128 (DVD only) Release the button at the desired speed.

For CD, the searching speed does not change (× 8 play). When you find the point you want, press H PLAY.

> on the remote

. on the remote

Hour Minute Second

To watch slow motion in continuous play mode (DVD and VIDEO CD only)

Press X PAUSE, then press M SLOW y. With each press, the playback speed changes cyclically as follows.

To r esu me normal playback, press H PLAY.

Notes

•You can change the screen type using the “SC REEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 62)

•Do not perform 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.

•You cannot change the MP3 or the Multi Session CD playback speed.

•VIDEO CD fast forward/reverse and slow motion play cannot be paused.

•When playing a chapter with multi-angles on a DVD in slow motion, you ca nnot change the slow motion playback speed (1/2 only).

•During CD fast forward/reverse play, no sound is output.

•The PROGRESSIVE button is not available when the DVD player is in play mode. Us e the PROGRESSIVE button in stop mode

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 av oid 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 80).

•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 60), 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 AUD IO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

•When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 60).

•If you connect the player to audio equipme nt without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page60). A loud noise ma y come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

*“DTS” and “DTS D igital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Sys tems, 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.

Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and surround setting. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 117 for the abbreviation of the language.

Current title/track number

You can playback the desired title/track, chapter or counter position using this menu.

To playback the desired title/track or chapter

Press V/v to select the desired item.

Press B/b to change the item.

Press ENTER to start playback.

Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.

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 positon.

Type of disc

Current chapter number

Counter position

Voi ce language

Subtitle language

Surround setting

V/v/B/b ENTER

O RETURN

DISPLAY

To playback from the desired coun ter position

Press V/v to select the counter position icon.

Enter the desired position usin g the number buttons.

Press ENTER to start playback.

Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.

Tip

•You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using

B/b

(DVD and CD only).

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 bein g changed.

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Additional tasks

To Pr ess

Stop play x STOP

Pause play* X PAUS E

Resume play after pause X PAU SE o r H PLAY

Fast-forward the tape M during stop

Rewind the tape m during stop

Eject the tape Z

* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.

To p la y a recently watched scene

You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.

During playback, press REPLAY. The VCR rewinds the tape about 10 seconds in the SP mode (about 15 seconds in the EP mode) on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.

To s kip playback

You c an skip a scene that you do not want to watch (such as a com mercial) and restart playback.

During playback, press C C SKIP. The VCR skips the tap e 30 seconds on the counter each time the button is pressed (up to four times) and playback is resumed.

To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off)

Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end.

To play/search at various speeds

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fa stforward or rewind

Play at high speed • During playback, briefl y press M or m. The tape

Playing a tape

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 VCR (page 9).

?/1 Z

TRACKING +/–

CLEAR

REPLAY

MSLOWy! m ./ > C C SKIP X PAU SE x STOP H PLAY

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Insert a tape.

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

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Press H PLAY.

The display window shows the playback time.

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

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

continues to play at 5 times normal speed.

•During play back, hold down M or m. The tape

continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

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Play in slow motion During pause, press MSLOW y.

Play frame by frame During pause, press C C SKIP.

Play at various speeds (Shuttle play)

To r esum e normal playback

Press H PLAY.

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 search for the counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see “To search for the counter 0:00:00 point” on page 95.

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. –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 gua ranteed.

•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.

•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.

•When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set “Auto Play” to “On” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu (page 97).

•Stop disc playback while playing back a video.

•The VCR can also play S-VH S tapes. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on scr een; there may also be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion o r while utilizing other special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.

During playback, press .or > SHUTTLE. You can change the playback speed as follows. –× 7 y –×5 y –× 3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y × 2 y × 3 y × 5 y ×7

Recording TV programs

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 VCR (page 9).

•To record from a cable box, turn it on.

•Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press CH +/– to select the channel or line i nput video source you want to record.

?/1

CH +/–

SP/EP TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

z REC

x STOP H PLAY

ENTER

DISPLAY

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Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as lon g as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

Press z REC to start recording.

“

REC” appears in the display window.

To s top recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time. The white bar indicates the current location in relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears. Press DISPLAY to turn off the indicators.

Time counter Remaining tape length

To c heck the remaining tape length of a tape, set FUNCTION SETUP

Maximum Recording Time

Tape Length SP EP

”

menu correctly (page 97).

T-1 20 2 hrs 6 hrs

T-1 60 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs

T-1 80 3 hrs 9 hrs

“

Tape Lengt h” in the “VIDEO

To watch another TV program while recording

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

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

TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

To watch a DVD while recording

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.

Press H PLAY.

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.

Tips

•To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote com mander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.

•You can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

•The display appears on the TV screen indicating in formation 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 cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

•The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.

•It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY.

•You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape.

•To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback.

Safety tab

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You can pr eset up to eight programs 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 VCR (page 9).

•When using a cable box, 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.

Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step 2.

?/1

CLEAR

SET UP

TIMER

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

Press V/v/B/b to select (Set Timer Recording), then press ENTER.

The program menu appears.

If necessary, press V/v to select the row that is to be set.

Set the channel number, start and stop time, date, and tape speed:

1 Press b to flash 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.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or V/v to display “L1 ” or “L2” in the “CH” position.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press v while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 44.

To u se the Auto Tape Speed function, press v to display “AUTO” in the “SPD” position. For detail s, see “To u se the Auto Tape Speed function” on page 44.

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 4.

Press CLEAR repeatedly to cancel the setting.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (timer recording will operate properly regardless if the DVD-VCR power is on or off). When using a cable box, leave it on.

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To s top recording

To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press

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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.

MO~FR t SUN’S t MON’S t ..... t SAT’S t 1 month later t (dates count

down) t the current date

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

When you are recording a program in the AUTO mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set “Tape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 97).

To watch another TV program after setting the timer

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

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. Select another channel on the TV.

To watch a DVD after setting the timer

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.

Press H PLAY.

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 V/v.

• If the indicator appears, the ti mer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel th e program setting, repeat the steps of “Recording TV program s using the timer” on page 42.

• If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this program.

•You c an also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: –Reset the coun ter (page 38). –Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).

Recording TV programs using the Dial

Timer

The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.

Before you start….

•Turn on the DVD-VCR.

•When using a cable box, turn it on .

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording

time.

x STOP

?/1 POWER

X PAU SE

Press DIAL TIMER.

DATE indicator appears and the current date f lashes in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, MONTH indicator will appear. To set the date and time, see “To set the clock” on page 48.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

DIAL TIMER

CHANNEL +/–

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Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time.

“START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.

You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit

Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time.

“STOP” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.

You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit

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Press DIAL TIMER.

“Current channel” flashes in the di splay window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2.”

Press DIAL TIMER.

“Current tape speed” flashes in th e display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed.

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds. The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the unit at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

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To s et the clock

Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator appears in the display

window. However, if the clock has already been set, the curr ent setting appears.

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5 6

Tips

•To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button other than DIAL TIMER or CHANNEL +/– on the unit

•To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings” on page 53.

Notes

• If eight programs have already been set using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer setting, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set Auto Clock Set correctly.

• If you are setting the clock for the first time or “0:– –” appears in the display window, you cannot set the clock to February 29 feature to set the VCR to this da y.

•The timer indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 on page 47 with no tape inserted.

•When the setting time is incorrect, “Error” appears in the display window in step 9. Set the timer again from step 1.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month.

Press DIAL TIMER. DAY indicator appears in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year. After you set the year, “AM” and “12:– window. Turn a nd press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.

When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.

or any button on the remote while you ar e making the setting.

–” appear alternately in the display

using the Dial Timer. Please use the Auto Clock Set

About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating

the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstrat ion Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X PAUS E on the unit the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although th e Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 53).

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in

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Plus+

Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time an d channel number of that prog ram are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time.

Before you start…

•Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•Switch the input selector on your TV so

•Set TV

•When using a cable box, turn it on.

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

system

the correct time.

that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

/ DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 9).

Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop the DVD playback.

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VCR Plus+

Number buttons

M/m/</, ENTER

O RETURN

Press the VCR Plu s+ button.

Press V/v to select “Enter code.”

Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset.

Press V/v to select “Mode.”

Press B/b to select ONCE, MO~FR, or Weekly:

To record Select

Only once ONCE

Everyday Monday to Friday MO~FR

Once a week Weekly

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Press B/b to select the tape speed, Auto, SP, or EP.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 7.

Press O RETURN to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To s top recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer

To u se the DVD-VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The timer indicator disappears from the display window and the DVD-VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

•Reset the counter (page 38).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).

•Check the timer settings (page 53).

•Watch another TV program (page 41).

Tip

•To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/cha nging/canceling timer settings” on page 53.

Note

• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that: –The PlusCode number is inco rrect. –ONCE, MO~FR, or Weekly was selected incorrectly. You cannot select MO~FR or Weekly

for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

Correctly set the PlusCode number again from step 2.

•When the PlusCode number is incorrect, “Invalid Code” will appear in the display.

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•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, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

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.

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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 playi ng Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.

∗ Manufactured un der license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-

D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories .

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

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step 2.

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

DVD- VCR

?/1

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SET UP

TIMER

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

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Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

The indicator appears in the display window.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (you do not have to turn off the DVD-VCR). When using a cable box, leave it on.

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has pr iority.

Program 1

Program 2

Will be cut off

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Rear (L)

Note

•When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center spe aker, 2 rear

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(red)

(white)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

speakers and a subwoofer.

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

(red)(white)

Rear (mono)

[Speakers]

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Advanced Hookups

B Use this hookup if your A/V reciever has a Dolby Digital or DTS*

decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of

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

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l: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Note

•After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 60). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the s peakers.

DVD-VC R

(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

to audio input

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Subwoofer Center

and

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

B-1 B-2

to coaxial or optical digital input

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

S-Video/Component 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/ Component Video hookup.

A 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 (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to audio input

TV or AV amplifier

Notes

•Set “Video Out” to “S-Video” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 64) to view pictures from the S VIDEO jack.

•The connection using S VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

to coaxial or optical digital input

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

Advanced Hookups

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B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks

Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. See page 55 for audio connections.

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Component video cord (not supplied)

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connect ion and then press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is in stop mode to accept progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue when the DVD player outputs progressive signals.

PROGRESSIVE button/indicator

Notes

•Set “Video Out” to “Component” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page64) to view pictures from the component video jacks.

•The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.

•The PROGRESSIVE button is not available when the DVD player is in play mode. Use the PROGRESSIVE

button in stop mode.

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Audio Setup

“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connectio n conditions.

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

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

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

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Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” or “Audio DRC.”

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

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

Menu choices

•Dolby Digital (DVD only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

D-PCM Select thi s when the player is connected to an audio component

Dolby Digital Select this when th e player is connected to an audio c omponent

•DTS (DVD only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Off Select this when the play er is connected to an audio compo nent

On Select t his when the player is connected to an audio component

•Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: –LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks –DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby

Digital” is set to “D-PCM”.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Standard Normally select this positi on.

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

lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

with a built-in Dolby Digital deco der.

lacking a built-in DTS decoder.

with a built-in DTS decoder.

Notes

•If you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM”).

•If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

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“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback a nd connection conditions.

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

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

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

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” “Black Level,” or “Video Out.”

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

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

Menu choices

•TV Type (DVD only)

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting is indicated in bold print.

4:3 Letter Box Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide

4:3 Pan Scan Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically

16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide

•Black Level

You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

On Increases the contrast.

Off Stops the increase of the contrast.

picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the scre en.

displays the wide picture on the entire screen a nd cuts off the portions that do not fit.

mode function.

4:3 Pan Scan4:3 Letter Box 16:9

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•Video Out You must set this setting when you use S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

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S-Video Select this when you use the S VIDEO OUT jack on the rear panel

Component Select this when you use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Tip

•You c an select the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. When you press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is in stop mode, progressive signal is selected and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in b lue. Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signal. When you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV, turn off the PROGRESSIVE indicator.

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 or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the DVD player.

• If you select progressive signal when you co nnect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accep t the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, press the PROGRESSIVE button to turn off the PROGRESSIVE indicator.

•You can output progressive signal only from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. If you turn on the PROGRESSIVE indicator when you set “Video Out” to “S-video”, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT takes priority over S VIDEO OUT.

•The PROGRESSIVE button is not available when the DVD player is in play mode. Use the PROGRESSIVE button in stop mode.

to connect to the TV.

on the rear panel to connect to the TV.

Setting the display or sound track language

You can set various languages for th e disc’s menu, sound track or subtitle.

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

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

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

•DVD MENU LANGUAGE Yo u ca n select the desired language for the disc’s menu.

•AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track . When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

•SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD. When you select “Audio Follow,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for t he sound track.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

Tip

If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the desired language, then press ENTER.

Notes

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

•Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD SETUP settings a nd not all the functions described may work.

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.

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

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: “DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” Then press ENTER.

Setting the display or sound track language

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

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

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

Press b to select “Yes”.

•If you have not entered a password

•When you have already registered a

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

The display for registering a new pass word appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the numb er buttons.

The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password.

password

The display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the numb er buttons.

To change the password

Select “Change Password” in step 4.

The display for entering a new password appears. Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons.

The display for confirming the password appears. 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

Insert the disc, then press H PLAY.

The display for entering your password appea rs. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.

The player starts playback.

If you forget your password

Remove the disc and turn off the DVD-VCR.

Turn o n the DV D-VCR again with no disc in the unit.

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

“reset ok” appears on the screen. Turn off the DVD-VCR.

The password is cleared. To create a new password, follow step 4 on page 68.

Notes

•When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

•All the ratings high er than the level you select will be blocked.

•Write your password down and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.

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 Leve l 4 y Level 3 y Level 2 y Level 1 (Kids Safe)

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

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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.

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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.

Press ENTER.

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Zooming into a scene

Number buttons

V/v/B/b ENTER

TOP MENU

You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 87.

Press ZOOM.

“” appears.

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

Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.

Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification

ZOOM

V/v/B/b ENTER

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Note

•Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button.

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× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.

Zooming into a scene

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.

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

Press ANGLE during playback.

The angle number appears on the display.

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

Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

ANGLE

B/b

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.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 117 for the abbreviation of the language.

Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.”

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Off” in step 3.

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.

SUBTITLE

V/v/B/b ENTER

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Var ious play mode functions (Program play,

Shuffle play, Repeat play)

You can set the following play modes:

•Program play (page 74)

•Shuffle play (page 76)

•Repeat play (page 77)

Note

•The play mode is canceled when: –you open the disc tray –the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own program (Program play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 20 tracks.

Number buttons

CLEAR

REPEAT

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

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

Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER.

You ca n a lso use the number buttons to enter the track number.

To p rogr am other tracks, repeat step 3.

The programed track numbers are d isplayed in the selected order.

Press H PLAY to start program play.

Program play starts.

When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H PLAY.

To stop program play

Press CLEAR.

To change or cancel a program

Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own progra m (Program play).”

Press CLEAR.

The last programed number is canceled. Follow step 3 for new programing.

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Playing in random order (Shuffle play)

You ca n shuffle the playback order o f tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a

different playing order.

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To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press ENTER.

CLEAR

REPEAT

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.

To return to normal play

Select “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2.

Press REPEAT during playback.

Press REPEAT or B/b 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.

CLEAR

REPEAT

B/b

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Using bookmarks

You can store scen es in the player’s memory as bookmarks.

You can set up to three bookmarks.

Select “MENU OFF” before setting up bookmarks on a VIDEO CD (see “Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions” on page 90).

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Press BOOKMARK during playback.

Three bookmark placeholders (- - - ) appear next to the bookmark icon.

Press B/b to select one of the placeholders.

CLEAR

BOOKMARK

H PLAY

B/b

ENTER

Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)

To c an cel the bookmark

Press CLEAR after step 3.

To exit the Bookmark menu

Press BOOKMARK.

To playback the scene where you ins ert a bookmark

Press BOOKMARK during playback.

Press B/b to select the bookmark placeholder, then press H PLAY to play the

bookmark.

Note

•Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the bookmark function .

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Using bookmarks

Play the DVD scene you want, then press ENTER. The selected placeholder changes to a numb er (1, 2 or 3).

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When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio for mat. 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.

Press AUDIO during playback.

Press B/b 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 117 for the abbreviation of the language.

•When playing a VIDEO CD or CD The default setting is indicated in bold print.

STEREO

Left The sound of the left channel (monaural)

Right The sound of the right channel (monaural)

The standard stereo sound

AUDIO

B/b

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.

Press SURROUND during playback.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select “On.”

To cancel the setting

Select “Off” in step 2.

SURROUND

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Notes

•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 conne cted 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.

•Certain audio features of this p roduct manufactured under a license from De sper Products, Inc. Spatializer Products, Inc.

, VBX™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper

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.

Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.

When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, “Select a Media Type” menu appears.

If you load a DATA CD which contains only MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appea rs. Then you can skip step 2.

Press V/v to select “MP3”, then press ENTER.

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Press V/v or ./ > 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. The playing track

number appears on the display window.

To change the album, press O RETURN.

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.

To go to the next or previous page

Press b or B.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu

Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU.

To turn off the display

Press x STOP, then press O RETURN repeatedly.

Notes

•Only the letters in the alphabet and numb ers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

•Up to 10 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 ca nnot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your spea ker 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.

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 1Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album

track

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When you insert a DATA CD and press H PLAY , the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so

When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 84), 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 no t appear in the list.

Tips

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the t rack file names, the tracks will be

•Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, place your albums within the first

Notes

•Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ

•The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 albums

•The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the player will count just albums, including

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4 is played before 5.)

played in that or der.

two trees.

from the illustration above.

and tracks in the DATA CD.

albums that do not contain MP3 audio track s). The player will not play any albums beyond the first 100 albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will play no more than a combined total of 200 albums and tracks.

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Playing JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.

When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, “Select a Media Type” menu appears.

If you load a DATA CD which contains only JPEG image files, the ALBUM display appears. Then you can skip step 2.

Press V/v to select “JPEG”, then press ENTER.

The ALBUM display will appears.

To d isplay the total number of JPEG image files on the disc, press DISPLAY.

DISPLAY

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H PLAY

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