Sony SLVD-100 Service manual

SLV-D100

RMT-V501

SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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)

inches/s)

inches/s),

Tuner section

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

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 COAXIAL) 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

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

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,

negative

sync 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

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs (max.)

US Model

Canadian Model

TS-10 MECHANISM

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

29 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 × 100 × 330 mm (Approx. 17 × 4 × 13 inches)

Mass

Approx. 4.5 kg (Approx. 9.9 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.

DVD PLAYER/

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

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 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

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)

1.5 k

0.15 µF

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

Ω

Earth Ground

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

WARNING!!

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.

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.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU D ANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precaution

1 Safety Precautions ··································································4 2 Handling the Optical Pick-up ················································ 6 3 Pick-up Disassembly and Reassembly ·································· 7

1. General

Getting Started···································································· 1-1 Basic Operations································································· 1-6 Advanced Hookups ···························································· 1-9 DVD Settings and Adjustements ······································ 1-10 DVD Additional Operations ············································· 1-13 VCR Additional Operations ············································· 1-18 Additional Infomation ······················································ 1-20

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB 2-1-1 Cabinet T op Removal ························································· 2-1 2-1-2 Bottom Cover Removal ······················································ 2-1 2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal················································ 2-1 2-1-4 Function-Timer PCB Removal ··········································· 2-1 2-1-5 Chassis Removal ································································ 2-2 2-1-6 VCR Main PCB Removal ·················································· 2-2 2-2 DVD Deck 2-2-1 Tray Disc Removal····························································· 2-3 2-2-2 Ass’y P/U Deck Removal··················································· 2-4 2-2-3 Housing Ass’y Removal ····················································· 2-5 2-2-4 Sub Chassis Removal ························································· 2-6 2-2-5 Ass’y Brkt Deck Removal·················································· 2-7 2-3 Circuit Board Locations ····················································· 2-8

3. Block Diagram

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 Function-Timer··································································· 5-9 5-4 Logic················································································· 5-11 5-5 A/V ··················································································· 5-13 5-6 Hi-Fi/MTS ········································································ 5-15 5-7 Input-Output ····································································· 5-17 5-8 DVD Main-Micom/AV Decoder ······································ 5-19 5-9 DVD Servo ······································································· 5-21 5-10 DVD Audio/V ideo ···························································· 5-23

6. VCR Alignment and Adjustments

6-1 Reference············································································ 6-1 6-1-1 Location of Adjustment Button of Remote Control ··········· 6-1 6-1-2 TEST Location for Adjustment Mode Setting ··················· 6-2 6-2 Mechanical Adjustment ······················································ 6-3 6-2-1 The Number and Position of Test Point ····························· 6-3 6-2-2 ACE Head Position (X-Point) Adjustment ························· 6-3 6-3 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 6-4

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

4. PCB Diagrams

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

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Precautions

1 Safety Precautions

1. Be sure that all of the built-in protective devices are replaced. Restore any missing protective shields.

2. When reinstalling the chassis and its assemblies, be sure to restore all pretective devices, including : control knobs and compartment covers.

3. Make sure that there are no cabinet openings through which people--particularly children--might insert fingers and contact dangerous voltages. Such openings include the spacing between the picture tube and the cabinet mask, excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots, and improperly fitted back covers.

If the measured resistance is less than 1.0 megohm or greater than 5.2 megohms, an abnormality exists that must be corrected before the unit is returned to the customer.

4. Leakage Current Hot Check (See Fig. 1-1) : Warning : Do not use an isolation transformer during this test. Use a leakage current tester or a metering system that complies with American National Standards Institute (ANSI C101.1, Leakage Current for Appliances), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL Publication UL1410,

59.7).

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

DEVICE

UNDER

TEST

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

5. With the unit completely reassembled, plug the AC line cord directly the power outlet. With the unit’s AC switch first in the ON position and then OFF, measure the current between a known erath ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) and all exposed metal parts, including : antennas, handle brackets, metal cabinets, screwheads and control shafts. The current measured should not exceed 0.5 milliamp. Reverse the power-plug prongs in the AC outlet and repeat the test.

6. Antenna Cold Check : With the unit’s AC plug disconnected from the AC source, connect an electrical jumper across the two AC prongs. Connect one lead of the ohmmeter to an AC prong. Connect the other lead to the coaxial connector.

7. Some semiconductor (“solid state”) devices are easily damaged by static electricity. Such components are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESDs); examples include integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors. The following techniques will reduce the occurrence of component damage caused by static electricity.

8. Immediately before handling sny semiconductor components or assemblies, drain the electrostatic charge from your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, wear a discharging Wrist-strap device. (Be sure to remove it prior to applying power--this is an electric shock precaution.)

9. Design Alteration W arning : Never alter or add to the mechanical or electrical design of this unit. Example : Do not add auxiliary audio or video connectors. Such alterations might create a safety hazard. Also, any design changes or additions will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Fig1. AC Leakage Test

10.Never defeat any of the B+ v oltage interlocks. Do not apply AC power to the unit (or any of its assemblies) unless all solid-state heat sinks are correctly installed.

11.Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead to the instrument chassis ground before connecting the positive lead; always remove the instrument’s ground lead last.

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12.Observe the original lead dress, especially near the following areas : Antenna wiring, sharp edges, and especially the AC and high voltage power supplies. Always inspect for pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring. Do not change the spacing between components and the printed circuit board. Check the AC power cord for damage. Make sure that leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts.

13.Product Safety Notice : Some electrical and mechanical parts have special safetyrelated characteristics which might not be obvious from visual inspection. These safety features and the protection they give might be lost if the replacement component differs from the original--even if the replacement is rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc.

Components that are critical for safety are indicated in the circuit diagram by shading, ( or ). Use replacement components that have the same ratings, especially for flame resistance and dielectric strength specifications. A replacement part that does not have the same safety characteristics as the original might create shock, fire or other hazards.

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2 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 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.

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

THE UNIT

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

Fig.2

(6) Short the short terminal on the PCB, which is in-side 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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3 Pick-up Disassembly and Reassembly

3-1 Disassembly

1) Remove the power cord.

2) Disassemble the Deck-Assy.

3) Make solder land 2 points short on Pick-up.

(See Fig. 1-3)

4) Disassembly the Pick-up.

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

PICK-UP ASS'Y

3-2 Assembly

1) Replace the Pick-up.

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

3) Reassemble the Deck-Assy.

Fig.3

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SOLDER LAND 2 POINTS SHORT

SLV-D100

1. GENERAL

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

•Remote commander

•Size AA (R6) batteries

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

•Audio/video cord

(pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3)

Unpacking

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (3-077-210-12)

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 a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

To operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to

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

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, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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

•Do not use different types of batteries.

DVD·VIDEO

the DVD-VCR

, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor

at the DVD-VCR

and point at the remote sensor at your TV

Remote sensor

TV /

continued

Setting up the remote commander

Getting Started

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogramed to control 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 control 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 0 4

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 03, 08, 12

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

/ DVD·VIDEO to

TV brand Code number

Panasonic 06, 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 a 03, 08, 14

Tos hib a 0 7

War ds 03, 04, 12

Yor x 1 2

Zenith 15

Notes

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

•If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

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

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

1-1

Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Basic hookups

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 the following pages to set up your DVD-VCR.

If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 15 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, go directly to one of the hookups below.

If you have Use Refer 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 ready to use your DVD-VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used.

Before you get started

•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.

Caution

Connections between the DVD-VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and 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 particular, 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.

Basic hookups

(Plug and Play)

Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)

Hookup 3 Page 20

Pages 16 and 17

Pages 18 and 19

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 TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 45) 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 programs, 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

DVD- VCR

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE IN 1

LINE OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

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

DVD- VCR

AUDIOVIDEO

LINE IN 1

LINE OUT

Video cord (not supplied)TVAudio cord (not supplied)

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 AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

Audio cord (not supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

continued

Basic hookups

Getting Started

Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

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 higher)

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

•Separate VHF and UHF antennas

DVD- VCR

OUT

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

channels 2–13 only)

DVD- VCR

OUT

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

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the RF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied) (page 89).

Basic hookups

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.

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

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.

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 change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 21.

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 24.

To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels manually” on page 28.

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 26.

•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 continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

to AC outlet

AC pow er cord

continued

Basic hookups

Getting Started

1-2

Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)

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

OUT

Cable box

OUT

DVD-V CR

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.

to AC outlet

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.

To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 21.

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 24.

To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels manually” on page 28.

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 26.

•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 continuously for 5 seconds or more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

AC pow er cord

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Basic hookups

Hookup 3

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 cable box

What you cannot do

•Record with the cable box turned off

•Record one channel while watching another channel

OUT

Cable box

OUT

DVD-V CR

to AC outlet

Wall

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 21.

Rear of TV

AC pow er cord

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-screen display language.

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected 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 DVD playback.

Press SET UP.

SET UP

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

ENTER

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.

ENTER

Press O RETURN to exit the menu.

RETURN

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SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

DVD Setup

RETURN

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

English Español Français

RETURN

SETUP MENU

Getting Started

ENTER

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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 DV DVCR 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 24).

Before you start…

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

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected 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.

SET UP

Setting the clock

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

Adjust), then press ENTER.

ENTER

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

DVD Setup RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

RETURN

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SETUP MENU

Auto Manual

ENTER

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

ENTER

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

•For “Clock data CH”

ENTER

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.

B/b

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

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

Notes

•The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 24).

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 24).

• 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.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH:

Time zone: Daylight saving:

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH:

Time zone: Daylight saving:

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH:

Time zone: Daylight saving:

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH: Time zone:

Daylight saving:

RETURN

Auto

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Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected 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.

SET UP

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

ENTER

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

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

ENTER

DVD Setup RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

TIME 12

RETURN

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SETUP MENU

Auto Manual

DATE

101 2000 02 Tue:

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ENTER

YEAR

Press V/v to set the hour.

ENTER

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

ENTER

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. Press O RETURN again to exit the menu.

RETURN

Note

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

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

TIME 12

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

TIME 12

RETURN

DATE

YEAR

101 2000 02:

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DATE

YEAR

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Setting the clock

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 28).

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

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

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected 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.

SET UP

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

ENTER

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

DVD Setup RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant / Cable:

Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

RETURN

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SETUP MENU

[ Cable TV ]

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ENTER

Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”

ENTER

•To preset cable TV channels:

B/b to select “Cable TV.”

Press

ENTER

•To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press

ENTER

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.

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant / Cable:

Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant / Cable: [ Antenna ]

Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

RETURN

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[Cable TV]

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Presetting channels

Presetting/disabling channels manually

Before you start…

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

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected 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.

SET UP

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

ENTER

Setup) then press ENTER.

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

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

ENTER

CH +/–

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

DVD Setup RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant / Cable: [ Cable TV ]

Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

RETURN

SETUP MENU

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ENTER

•To preset a channel:

123

456

789

TRACKING

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press b, then press ENTER.

ENTER

•To disable a channel:

• CH/

1 Press CH +/– to select the channel

number.

2 Press B, then press ENTER.

ENTER

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

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Presetting channels

Channel to be preset

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE

Select channel: [123]

(in memory)

and press to ADD[]b

press to DELETE[]B

RETURN

Channel to be disabled

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE

Select channel: [111]

(deleted)

and press to ADD[]b

press to DELETE[]B

RETURN

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Presetting channels

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Presetting channels

Basic Operations

Playing discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

Before you start ...

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

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

•Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

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

?/1 Z

SELECT DVD

m/M C ./ > X PAUS E x STOP H PLAY

with the playback side facing down

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 60. For VIDEO CDs, see page 77.

Hour Minute Second

Press H PLAY.

PLAY

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop x STOP

Pause X PAUS E

Advance by frame in pause mode C

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

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 l oca te a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse in continuous play mode

Press m or M. With each press, the playback speed changes as follows. ×2 t ×4 t ×8 t ×16 t ×32 t ×128 Release the button at the desired speed.

To resume playback, press H PLAY.

> on the remote

. on the remote

When you find the point you want, press H PLAY.

To w atc h slow motion in continuous play mode

Press X PAUSE, then press M SLOW y. With each press, the playback speed changes as follows. 1/8 t 1/4 t 1/2

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

Basic Operations

Playing discs

Note

•You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on page 52)

Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD

•When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the DVD player.

•Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 71).

•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 50), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

•DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

•When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 50).

•If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 50). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

*“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,

Inc.

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 and subtitle language. Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” on page 102 for the abbreviation of the language.

Current title/track number

Type of disc

Current chapter number

Counter position

Voi ce language

Subtitle language

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.

To p layb ack from the desired counter position

Press V/v to select the counter position icon.

Enter the desired position using the number buttons.

Press ENTER to start playback.

Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the menu.

DVD

T:01

C:02

0:01:09

ENG 5.1CH

ENG

DVD

T:01

C:02

0:01:09

ENG 5.1CH

ENG

DVD

T:01

C:02

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Playing discs

V/v/B/b ENTER

O RETURN

DISPLAY

DISPLAYDISPLAY

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Playing discs

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Guide to the on-screen display

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.

•Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Insert a tape.

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

Playing a tape

?/1 Z

SELECT VIDEO

TRACKING +/–

CLEAR

REPLAY

MSLOWy! m ./ > SHUTTLE C SKIP X PAUS E x STOP H PLAY

DISPLAY

The display window shows the playback time.

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

Hour Minute Second

Press H PLAY.

PLAY

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP

Pause play X PAUS E

Resume play after pause X PAU SE or H PLAY

Fast-forward the tape M during stop

Rewind the tape m during stop

Eject the tape Z

To play 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 skip playback

You can skip a scene that you do not want to watch (such as a commercial) and restart playback.

During playback, press C SKIP up to four times. The VCR skips the tape 30 seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.

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 p lay/ sea rch at various speeds

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fastforward or rewind

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

Play in slow motion During pause, press MSLOW y.

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

continues to play at 5 times normal speed.

•During playback, hold down M or m. The tape

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

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Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Playback options Operation

Play frame by frame During pause, press C SKIP.

Play at various speeds (Shuttle play)

To r esume 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 82.

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

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

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 guaranteed.

•The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

•The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

•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 84).

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.

•Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

•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 input video source you want to

• CH/

TRACKING

record.

?/1 Z

SELECT VIDEO

CH +/–

SP/EP TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

z REC

x STOP H PLAY

ENTER

DISPLAY

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Recording TV programs

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

Press z REC to start recording.

REC

“REC” appears in the display window.

To s top rec ord ing

Press x STOP.

To c heck 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.

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Time counter Remaining tape length

To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set FUNCTION SETUP

” menu correctly (page 84).

“Tape Length” in the “VIDEO

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

SP / EP

Maximum Recording Time

Tap e Le ngth SP EP

T-1 20 2 h rs6 hrs

T-1 60 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs

T-1 80 3 h rs9 hrs

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 TV 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 s ave a recording

To p rev ent 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 commander. 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 information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a 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.

•The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

•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.

Safety tab

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs

Recording TV programs using the timer

You can preset 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.

•Press SELECT VIDEO to control the 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.

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

Press SET UP.

SET UP

The “SETUP MENU”

You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step2.

appears.

DVD Setup RETURN

?/1

SELECT VIDEO

CLEAR

SET UP

TIMER

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SETUP MENU

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Basic Operations

Recording TV programs

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

ENTER

The program menu appears.

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

ENTER

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

ENTER

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,

INPUT

SELECT

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” below.

To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press v to display “AUTO” in the “SPD” position. For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed function” on page 42.

Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

The indicator appears in the display window.

RETURN

To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 4.

CLEAR

Press CLEAR repeatedly to cancel the setting.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (you do not have to turn off the

RETURN

DVD-VCR). When using a cable box, leave it on.

CH START END DATE

–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– --

RETURN

CH START END DATE

PMP

35 8 :00 9: 00 9 /30 SP

–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– --

RETURN

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Recording TV programs using the timer

To s top rec ord ing

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

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 84).

To w atch 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 the V/v or number buttons.

•If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the program setting, repeat the steps of “Recording TV programs using the timer” on page 40.

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

•You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: –Reset the counter (page 36). –Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

SET UP

mode.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO mode, then you can skip step2.

DVD Setup RETURN

?/1

CLEAR

SET UP

TIMER

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SETUP MENU

Basic Operations

ENTER

Recording TV programs using the timer

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

• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.

ENTER

• 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.

RETURN

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

ENTER

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

CLEAR

•To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

The indicator appears in the display window.

RETURN

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (you do not have to turn off the

RETURN

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 priority.

Program 1

Program 2

Will be cut off

CH START STOP DATE

35 8 :00 9: 00 9 /30 SP

:0011:3010/0 EP

60 8 :30

:00 9/320 –– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– -–– – :–– –: –– ––– --

vVb

RETURN

continued

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Advanced Hookups

A/V Receiver hookup

A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.

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

SPD

AUTO

D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DVD-V CR

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE IN1

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Rear (L)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

(white)

to audio input

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Advanced Hookups

(red)(white)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

1-9

Subwoofer

Note

•When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.

Center

Rear (mono)

continued

A/V Receiver hookup

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 this player. You must make connections using and .

∗ Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “ DTS Digital

Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

B-1 B-2

DVD-V CR

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-V CR

B-1

VIDEO AUDIO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

Rear (L)

A/V Receiver hookup

Coaxial digital cord

LINE IN1

LINE OUT

to audio input

[Speakers]

Subwoofer Center

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” (page 49). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

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 47 for audio connections.

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

(white)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

(not supplied)

and

(red)(white)

B-2

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

OPTICAL

DVD-V CR

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

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 52) to view pictures from the S VIDEO jack.

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

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

S-Video/Component Video hookup

DVD Settings and Adjustements

Audio Setup

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

INPUT

S VIDEO

continued

SET UP

Advanced Hookups

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

Notes

•Set “Video Out” to “Component” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 52) to view pictures from the component video jacks.

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

S-Video/Component Video hookup

Component video cord (not supplied)

(blue) (red)

(green)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue) (red)

1-10

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

DVD Settings and Adjustements

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

SET UP

mode.

SETUP MENU

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

DVD Setup

RETURN

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

ENTER

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

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

ENTER

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup

RETURN

Dolby Digital DTS Audio DRC

RETURN

DVD SETUP

English Original Audio Follow Unlocked

AUDIO SETUP

D - PCM Off Standard

ENTER

continued

Audio Setup

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

ENTER

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

ENTER

RETURN

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

Menu choices

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

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

Dolby Digital Select this when the player is connected to an audio component

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

Off Select this when the player is connected to an audio component

On Select this 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 position.

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 decoder.

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.

DVD Settings and Adjustements

Audio Setup

Screen Setup

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

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

SET UP

mode.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

ENTER

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

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

ENTER

DVD Setup RETURN

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup

RETURN

TV Type Black Level Video Out

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SETUP MENU

ENTER

DVD SETUP

English Original Audio Follow Unlocked

ENTER

SCREEN SETUP

4 : 3 Letter Box On S - Video

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

ENTER

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

ENTER

RETURN

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

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

picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the sc reen.

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

mode function.

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

Audio Setup

DVD Settings and Adjustements

Screen Setup

RETURN

continued

Screen Setup

1-11

•Black Level You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when viewing DVDs. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

On Increases the contrast.

Off Stops the increase of the contrast.

•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.

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 on

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 pl ayer.

to connect to the TV.

the rear panel to connect to the TV.

Setting the display or sound track language

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

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

SET UP

ENTER

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 the language setup item from the displayed list: “DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” Then press ENTER.

DVD Setup RETURN

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup

RETURN

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SETUP MENU

ENTER

DVD SETUP

English Original Audio Follow Unlocked

ENTER

DVD Settings and Adjustements

Screen Setup

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

•DVD MENU LANGUAGE

ENTER

You can 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 the sound track.

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others

RETURN

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands

Original Others

RETURN

Audio Follow English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

Tip

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

Notes

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

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

RETURN

Cesky Dansk Magyar Svenska Norsk Polski Poltugues Suomi

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

Afrikaans Arabic Chinese Greek Hindi Japanese Russian Turkish

ENTER

continued

Setting the display or sound track language

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

SET UP

mode.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

DVD Setup RETURN

SETUP MENU

ENTER

DVD Settings and Adjustements

Setting the display or sound track language

1-12

continued

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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

ENTER

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

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

ENTER

Press b to select “Yes”.

• If you have not entered a password

ENTER

The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number bottons. The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password.

•When you have already registered a password

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

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

ENTER

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup

RETURN

Use Password No

RETURN

Use Password Rating Level Change Password

RETURN

English Original Audio Follow Unlocked

PARENTAL CONTROL

CREATE PASSWORD

Enter Password

– – – –

PASSWORD CHECK

Enter Password

– – – –

PARENTAL CONTROL

Yes 1

RATING LEVEL

Adult

Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Kids Safe

DVD SETUP

ENTER

PRESS 0-9

ENTER

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

ENTER

The options are as follows.

Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2 y Level 1 (Kids Safe)

The higher the value, the stricter the limitation.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

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 p lay a disc for which Parental Control is set

Insert the disc, then press H PLAY.

The display for entering your password appears. 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 on the DVD-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.

Notes

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

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

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

RETURN

Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

RATING LEVEL

Adult

Kids Safe

ENTER

DVD Settings and Adjustements

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

DVD Additional Operations

Using the DVD’s menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button.

When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.

TOP MENU

The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to play or change.

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

ENTER

Press ENTER.

ENTER

Note

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

Number buttons

V/v/B/b ENTER

TOP MENU

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Zooming into a scene

You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode.

Press ZOOM.

MUTING/

ZOOM

“” appears.

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

ENTER

Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.

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

ENTER

2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification

Note

•You cannot use 4

× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.

ZOOM

V/v/B/b ENTER

DVD Additional Operations

Using the DVD’s menu

1-13

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.

ANGLE

Displaying the subtitle

If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD.

SUBTITLE

Changing the angles

V/v

Press ANGLE during playback.

ANGLE

The angle number appears on the display.

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

1/6

Press V/v repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

ENTER

Note

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

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

TIMER/

SUBTITLE

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

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

ENTER

Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” on page 102 for the abbreviation of the language.

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

ENTER

To t urn off the subtitles

Select “Off” in step 3, then press ENTER.

Note

•Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.

V/v/B/b ENTER

ENG Off

Displaying the subtitle

DVD Additional Operations

Picture navigation

You can devide the screen into 9 subscreens and display the first scene of each chapter.

SKIP/

Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

PICTURE NAVI

The 9 subscreens appear.

The scenes represent each of the chapters on the DVD.

The number of chapters differs depending on the disc, so there may be fewer than 9 subscreens.

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

You can start playback from the desired chapter.

ENTER

Note

•If the DVD has more than 9 chapters, press .

./>

PICTURE NAVI

V/v/B/b ENTER

PICTURE NAVI

PAGE ./>

/> to view the following subscreens.

Various play mode functions (Program play,

Random play, Repeat play)

You can set the following play modes:

•Program play (page 65)

•Random play (page 67)

•Repeat play (page 68)

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 titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.

Number buttons

CLEAR

REPEAT

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

DVD Additional Operations

Picture navigation

1-14

continued

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

REPEAT

mode.

RANDOM

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop

REPLAY/

Playing in random order (Random play)

You can shuffle the playback order of titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.

CLEAR

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

ENTER

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

ENTER

ENTER.

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

To program other chapters/tracks, repeat step 3.

The programed title, chapter and track numbers are displayed 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 program (Program play).”

Press CLEAR.

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

Note

•You can do repeat play or r andom play of the programed titles, chapters, or tracks. During program play, follow the steps of “Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)” (page 68) or “Playing in random order (Random play)” (page 67).

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

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

V v B b

01 0102 03 04

05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

V v B b

PROGRAM 01

Program OrderChap. (T:01)

–– –– –– –––– –– –– –––– –– –– –––– –– ––

PROGRAM 02

Program OrderChap. (T:01)

–––– –– –– –––– –– –– –––– –– ––

–– ––

REPLAY/

REPEAT

ENTER

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

Press B/b to select RANDOM, then press ENTER.

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

PROGRAM RANDOM

REPEAT

V/v/B/b

ENTER

RANDOM

continued

DVD Additional Operations

Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)

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

Press REPEAT during playback.

REPLAY/

REPEAT

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.

REPLAY/

REPEAT

When playing a DVD

•Chapter: repeats the current chapter.

•Title: repeats the current title on a disc.

When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

•Track: repeats the current track.

•Disc: repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•Track: repeats the current track.

To r etu rn to normal play

Select “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2.

CLEAR

REPEAT

Off

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

You can set up to three bookmarks.

SEARCH MENU/

Press BOOKMARK during playback.

BOOKMARK

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

Press B/b to select one of the placeholders.

ENTER

Play the DVD scene you want, then press ENTER.

ENTER

The selected placeholder changes to a number (1, 2 or 3).

CLEAR

BOOKMARK

H PLAY

B/b

ENTER

––– ENTER

1–– CLEAR

PLAY

DVD Additional Operations

Using bookmarks

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

1-15

continued

Using bookmarks

To c anc el the bookmark

Press CLEAR after step 3.

To exit the Bookmark menu

Press BOOKMARK.

To playback the scene where you insert 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.

Changing the sound

When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.

With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Press AUDIO during playback.

AUDIO

V/v

ENG

DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH

DVD Additional Operations

Using bookmarks

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. Note that if you select surround setting, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set “Dolby Digital” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu to “DPCM”). (page 50)

SURROUND

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

•When playing a DVD

ENTER

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” on page 102 for the abbreviation of the language.

•When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) The default setting is indicated in bold print.

STEREO

Left The sound of the left channel (monaural)

Right The sound of the right channel (monaural)

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 connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

•Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

• If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu, sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect.

•Portions of this product are licensed from Desper Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. Copyright ©1997-2001Spatializer®, N-2-2™, and the circle-insquare device are trademarks of Desper Products, Inc.

The standard stereo sound

Changing the sound

SURROUND

Virtual surround setting

Press SURROUND during playback.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select “On.”

To cancel the setting

Select “Off” in step 2.

Off

Virtual surround setting

DVD Additional Operations

1-16

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.

Playing an MP3 audio track

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

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

The selected track starts playing.

ENTER

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

MP3

album 1

track 1

H PLAY

V/v/V/v

ENTER O RETURN

1 track 1

2 track 2 3 track 3 4 track 4 5 track 5 6 track 6 7 track 7 8 track 8

To c han ge the album, press O RETURN.

RETURN

Press V/v to select an album, then press ENTER.

ENTER

The list of tracks contained in the album appears.

To select a track, repeat step2.

To g o to the next or previous page

Press b or B.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To t urn off the display

Press x STOP, then press O RETURN.

Notes

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

•Up to 8 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names.

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

About MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Notes

• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

•The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

•This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage.

•Depending on the disc, playback may take some time to start.

Playing an MP3 audio track

MP3

1 album 1

album 1

2 album 2

track 1

3 album 3

MP3

1 track 1

album 1

2 track 2

track 1

3 track 3 4 track 4 5 track 5 6 track 6 7 track 7 8 track 8

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The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks

The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.

•Structure of disc contents

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 75), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

Tips

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

•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

Playing an MP3 audio track

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

album

track

1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently

4 is played before 5.)

played in that order.

two trees.

from the illustration above.

and tracks in the DATA CD.

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

Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions

The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search and perform other operations interactively. PBC playback follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen.

The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function.

ENTER

Number buttons

./> H PLAY

x STOP

V/v

ENTER

O RETURN MENU

Start playing a VIDEO CD with “MENU ON.”

The menu for your selection appears.

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

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

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

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To r eturn to the menu

Press O RETURN.

To play using “MENU OFF”

Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.” When “MENU OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to “MENU ON,” press MENU to select “MENU ON.”

Note

•Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in

the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H PLAY.

VCR Addtional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

While recording, press z REC.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time as follows.

0:30 1:00 1:30

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording.

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press x STOP.

Note

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

2:00 2:30

3:00

3:30 4:00

z REC

x STOP

Normal recording

VCR Addtional Operations

Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display “Hi-Fi” on the TV screen. You can also select “Left,” “Right,” or “Mono.” If there is noise in the stereo program, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hifi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.

Recording bilingual programs

Press AUDIO to display “SAP” on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, “SAP” appears on the TV screen. When MAIN is selected, the VCR records only the main sound.

Selecting the sound during playback

During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO indicator

Left channel Left STEREO indicator

Right channel Right STEREO indicator

Monaural sound on the normal audio track

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Notes

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

•When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDI O setting.

Mono No indicator

Monaural sound

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Setting the recording duration time

Searching using various functions

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.

To search using the index function (Scan and Play)

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press SEARCH MENU.

Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards.

The VCR searches and then plays back for about five seconds.

Press H PLAY to view that program.

If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.

Scan and play:

Go to

End search:

::00130

SEARCH MENU

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

Press [ orB ][b ]

[]

000:00::

Press [ V ]

Press [ v ]

Scan and play

VCR Addtional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

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Searching using various functions

To search for the counter 0:00:00 point

To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.” The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter.

Press SEARCH MENU.

Press V.

The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0:00:00 point.

Go to

::00130

[]

000:00:

To search for a blank portion of the tape

The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion. You can easily find a point you can start recording from.

Press SEARCH MENU.

Press v.

The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is found, the VCR reaches the end and the tape will be ejected.

Note

•Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording, no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while VCR is put in pause.

End search

::00130

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

Note

•The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs.

TRACKING

Tra cki ng meter

VCR Addtional Operations

Searching using various functions

Changing menu options

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

mode.

Press V/v/B/b to select (Video Function

Setup), then press ENTER.

The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu appears.

Press V/v to select the option to change.

Press B/b to change the setting.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

Menu choices

The default settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option Set this option to

Tape Length • T- 12 0 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape.

Auto Play • On to start playback automatically, when you insert a tape with

Auto Repeat • On to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to

•T-160 when using a T-160 length tape.

•T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape.

its safety tab removed.

•Off to turn off Auto play. You need to press H PLAY to start

playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

the beginning and restarts playback automatically.

• Off to turn off Auto repeat.

DVD Setup RETURN

VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat

RETURN

SETUP MENU

T120 On Off

ENTER

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN

LINE OUT

Audio/ video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Notes

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

• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.

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

•You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for edi ting. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC910MS audio/video cord (not supplied).

Other VCR (Player)

VCR Addtional Operations

Changing menu options

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Editing with another VCR

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

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

•Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the display window.

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

Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.

Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording

and press X PAUS E. Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To s top editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

•To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.

z RECX PAUS E

Additional Information

General setup information

Changing setup options

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

Press V/v/B/b to select (Option setup), then

press ENTER.

The “OPTION SETUP” menu appears.

Press V/v to select the option to change.

Press B/b to change the setting.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

If you have changed the RF Output Channel, a confirmation message appears.

Press ENTER to confirm the changed channel.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option Set this option to

RF Output Channel • 3CH when using channel 3 to receive the VCR signal.

Auto Power Off • 1Hr to turn off the VCR automatically one hour after the last

•4CH when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal. For details, see page 88.

operation.

•2Hr to turn off the VCR automatically two hours after the last operation.

• Off to set no specific time to turn off.

DVD Setup RETURN

RF Output Channel Auto Power Off

RETURN

SETUP MENU

OPTION SETUP

ENTER

3 CH Off

Additional Information

Editing with another VCR

Setting the RF Output channel

When connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF Output channel in the “OPTION SETUP” menu so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the DVD-VCR.

CHANNEL +/–?/1

Set the RF Output channel to “3CH” or “4CH” (see page 87 to set the channel),

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR.

Press TV/VIDEO to turn on “VCR” in the DVD-VCR’s display window.

Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window.

Select an active channel number in your area. Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH).

The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting.

Whenever you use the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

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General setup information

Attaching the external antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a

?/1

CH +/–

TV/VIDEO

VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR.

Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD-VCR.

Loosen the screws on the mixer.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

Retighten the screws.

Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

300-ohm twin lead cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied)

EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

Additional Information

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