Sony SLV-D100 User Manual

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3-077-210-13 (1) US

DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer

Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-766 9). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services

Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLV-D100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649 Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. Op eration is su bject to the foll owing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includi ng int erfere nce th at may c ause u ndesir ed oper ation.

For Customers in Canada If this product is not workin g pr operly, please call 1-877- 602-20 08 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or wri te to us at: Cu stom er Inf ormation Serv ice 11 5 Gordon

Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

SLV-D100

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WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous voltage”

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SLV-D100 Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation

between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment in to an

outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

General Precautions

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

WARNING

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Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized ac power cord plug:

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

For the set with a three-wire grounding type ac plug:

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the ma nufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the ma nufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or cove r e d.

• Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

• Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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Important Safeguards

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• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register , or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage sur ges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

Antenna Lead in Wire

Ground Clamp

Electric Service Equipment

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Antenna Discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set.

• If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Important Safeguards

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DVD Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

• T o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, r emove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume when playing DVD

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

DVD Precautions

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Table of contents

2 WARNI NG 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safeguards 5 DVD Precautions 8 About this manual 8 This player can play the following discs 9 Notes about discs

Getting Started

10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Basic hookups 21 Step 4 : Selecting a language 22 Step 5 : Setting the clock 26 Step 6 : Presetting channels

Basic Operations

30 Playing discs 33 Guide to the on-screen display 34 Playing a tape 37 Recording TV programs 40 Recording TV programs using the

timer

43 Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

Advanced Hookups

45 A/V Receiver hookup 47 S-Video/Component Video hookup

DVD Settings and Adjustements

49 Audio Setup 52 Screen Setup

Table of contents

55 Setting the display or sound track

language

57 Parental Control (limiting playback

by children)

DVD Additional Operations

60 Using the DVD’s menu 61 Zooming into a scene 62 Changing the angles 63 Displaying the subtitle 64 Picture navigation 65 Various play mode functions

(Program play, Random play, Repeat play)

69 Using bookmarks 71 Changing the sound 72 Virtual surround setting 74 Playing an MP3 audio track 77 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU

ON/OFF” Functions

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VCR Addtional Operations

79 Setting the recording duration time 80 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

81 Searching using various functions 83 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 84 Changing menu options 85 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

87 General setup information 90 Troubleshooting 95 Specifications 97 Index to parts and controls

102 DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE

LANGUAGE

103 Index

Caution

For use of the VCR

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

For use of the DVD player

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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About this manual

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This player can play the following discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

SLV–DXXXX

0-000-000-00

ALL

Region code

DVDs labeled will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CDRs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-RWs

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.

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Note

Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Notes about discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• R emote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

• Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3)

Unpacking

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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.

TV /

DVD·VIDEO

Remote sensor

Getting Started

To operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO

the VCR DVD·VIDEO

your TV TV

Notes

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

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remov e 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.

the DVD-VCR

at the DVD-VCR

and point at the remote sensor at your TV

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

, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the re mote sensor

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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, V OL +/–, 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.

/ DVD·VIDEO to

TV brand Code number

Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03 J.C.Penney 04, 12 JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 NEC 04, 12

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 Tekn ika 03, 08, 14 Toshiba 07 W ards 03, 04, 12 Yorx 12 Zenith 15

Setting up the remote commander

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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 contro l 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

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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 belo w. 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 al l of the conn ections are completed. If

you connect the AC po wer 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.

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Basic hookups

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 con nect the output of the D VD-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 b uildin g, as close to the poin t of cable entry as practical.

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Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your 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

Getting Started

DVD-VCR

Stereo receiver

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE IN 1 LINE OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

Audio cord (not supplied)

AUX IN

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

DVD-VCR

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE IN 1 LINE OUT

Video cord (not supplied)

VIDEO AUDIO

Audio 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.

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

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Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not hav e 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)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

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

Basic hookups

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

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

VHF

For connector type

B and C, no UHF

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

UHF

OUT

DVD-VCR

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

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

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Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup

Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.

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

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

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

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. To 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.

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

Getting Started

AC power cord

to AC outlet

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.

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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

IN OUT

DVD-VCR

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

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

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

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Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup

Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.

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

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

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

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup. To 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.

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

Getting Started

AC power cord

to AC outlet

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.

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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

Wall

Cable box

IN OUT

DVD-VCR

OUT

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.

Basic hookups

After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the D VD-VCR into an AC outlet and see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 21.

AC power cord

to AC outlet

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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.

SET UP

Press SET UP. The “SETUP MENU” appears.

DVD Setup RETURN

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SETUP MENU

ENTER

Getting Started

ENTER

RETURN

Press V/v/B/b to select (Language/ Idioma/Langue), then press ENTER.

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

English Español Français

The “LANGUA GE/IDIOMA/LANGUE” menu appears.

RETURN

ENTER

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

Press O RETURN to exit the menu.

Selecting a language

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Step 5 : Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

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

The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 24).

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

When using a cable box, turn it on.

• Se t 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.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

Setting the clock

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP. The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

DVD Setup RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

RETURN

Auto Manual

SETUP MENU

ENTER

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ENTER

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

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH:

Time zone: Daylight saving:

]

Auto

[[]

Auto

[]

Auto

ENTER

RETURN

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Press V/v to select the item you want. Then press B/b to make t he setti ng.

• For “Clock data CH” Leave the setting to “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press

B/b

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH:

Time zone: Daylight saving:

[]

123

[]

Auto

[]

Auto

to select a channel that carries a tim e signal. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member

RETURN

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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 ha ve the D VD-VCR automati cally

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH:

Time zone: Daylight saving:

[]

Auto

[]

Pac.

[]

Auto

set your time zone. The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y

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Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto

• For “Daylight saving” Select “Yes” or “No” (standard time), or

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH: Time zone:

Daylight saving:

Auto

[[]

Auto

[]

“ Auto” to ha ve the D VD-VCR automati cally set the daylight saving time.

RETURN

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Getting Started

]

5 6

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.

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Setting the clock

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Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

• Se t 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.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP. The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

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

DVD Setup RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

TIME

RETURN

Auto Manual

DATE 101 2000 0 2 Tue:

SETUP MENU

ENTER

YEAR

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Setting the clock

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ENTER

Press V/v to set the hour.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

DATE

TIME

101 2000 02:

YEAR

Tue

6 7

RETURN

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

ENTER

set the minutes.

RETURN

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

DATE

TIME

101 2000 0 2 Tue:

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Getting Started

YEAR

Setting the clock

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Step 6 : Presetting channels

This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 28).

SET UP

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

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

• Se t 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.

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP. The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

DVD Setup RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant / Cable:

[ Cable TV ] Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

SETUP MENU

ENTER

Presetting channels

RETURN

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ENTER

Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”

• To preset cable TV channels:

B/b to select “Cable TV.”

Press

• To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press

B/b to select “Antenna.”

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant / Cable:

RETURN

[Cable TV] Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant / Cable: [ Antenna ] Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

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Getting Started

ENTER

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

All receivabl e chan nel s are pres et in numer ical 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.

• • • • •

please wait

125CHMemorizing

• • • • •

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Presetting/disabling channels manually

Before you start…

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

• Se t 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.

CH +/– Number

buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Presetting channels

SET UP

ENTER

Press SET UP. The “SETUP MENU” appears.

DVD Setup RETURN

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

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant / Cable: [ Cable TV ]

Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

RETURN

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

SETUP MENU

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ENTER

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123 456 789

ENTER

• To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press b, then press ENTER.

Channel to be preset

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE

Select channel: [123]

(in memory)

and press to ADD[]b

press to DELETE[]B

RETURN

Getting Started

• CH/

TRACKING

ENTER

RETURN

• To disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/– to select the channel

number.

2 Press B, then press ENTER.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

Channel to be disabled

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE

Select channel: [111]

(deleted)

and press to ADD[]b

press to DELETE[]B

RETURN

Presetting channels

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Basic Operations

Playing discs

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

Before you start ...

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

• 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.

?/1 Z

SELECT DVD

m/M C ./ > X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY

Playing discs

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

with the playback side facing down

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PLAY

Additional tasks

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.

Press H PLAY. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback.

The display window shows the playback time. Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 60. For VIDEO CDs, see page 77.

To Press

Stop x STOP Pause X PAUSE

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, press H PLAY.

> on the remote

. on the remote

Hour Minute Second

Basic Operations

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.

T o locate a point quickl y by pla ying a disc in fast forwar d or fast reverse in continuous play mode

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

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

To watch slow motion in continuous play mode

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

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

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Tip

• You can listen to the sound during ×2 fast forward playback. However, you cannot listen to

DTS (Only Digital Out) and LPCM sound.

Note

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

• Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc.

• The VIDEO CD playback speed changes as follows. ×4

t ×8

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

Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD

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

• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 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 Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Guide to the on-screen display

You can check disc information during playback.

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

V/v/B/b ENTER

O RETURN

DISPLAY

DISPLAYDISPLAY

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 LANGU A GE” on page 102 for the abbreviation of the language.

Current title/track number

Type of disc

Current chapter number

Counter position

Voice language

Subtitle language

DVD

T:01 C:02 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG

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

To playback the desired title/track or chapter

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.

DVD

T:01 C:02 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG

The title/track or chapter icon will appear on the DVD playback screen followed by the current title/track or chapter number and the counter positon.

To playback 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.

Note

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

DVD T:01 C:02 0:01:09 ENG 5.1CH ENG

Basic Operations

Guide to the on-screen display

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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.

?/1 Z

SELECT VIDEO TRACKING +/–

CLEAR

REPLAY

MSLOWy m ./ > SHUTTLE C SKIP X PAUSE x STOP H PLAY

DISPLAY

Playing a tape

Insert a tape. The VCR starts playing automatically if

you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

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PLAY

Press H PLAY. The display window shows the

playback time. When the tape reaches the end,

it will rewind automatically.

Hour Minute Second

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE 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.

Basic Operations

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

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

To play/search at various speeds

Playback options Operation

Vie w the picture duringfastforward 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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Playback options Operation

Play frame by frame During pause, press C SKIP. Play at various speeds

(Shuttle play)

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 resume 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.

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).

• Stop disc playback while playing back a video.

Playing a tape

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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.

?/1

SELECT VIDEO CH +/–

SP/EP TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

z REC

x STOP H PLAY

ENTER

DISPLAY

Basic Operations

• CH/

TRACKING

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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

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SP / EP

Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP

(Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

REC

Press z REC to start recording.

“REC” appears in the display window.

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining tape le ngth

Press DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time. The white bar indica te s 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 ta pe length of a tape, set FUNCTION SETUP

” menu correctly (page 84).

“Tape Length” in the “VIDEO

Recording TV programs

Maximum Recording Time

Tape Length SP EP

T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs

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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 save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Tips

• T o 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 T V. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Safety tab

Basic Operations

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.

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

Recording TV programs

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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.

?/1 SELECT VIDEO

CLEAR SET UP

TIMER INPUT

SELECT

x STOP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

SET UP

Press SET UP. The “SETUP MENU” You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO

mode, then you can skip step2.

Recording TV programs using the timer

appears.

DVD Setup RETURN

SETUP MENU

ENTER

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ENTER

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

The program menu appears.

CH START END DATE

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

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SPD

ENTER

INPUT

SELECT

RETURN

CLEAR

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

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

1 Press b to flash each item in turn. 2 Press V/v to set each item.

CH START END DATE

MPM

35 8: 00 9 : 00 9 /30 SP

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

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SPD

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

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

T o record the same program e v ery day or the same day e v ery 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. To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 4. Press CLEAR repeatedly to cancel the setting.

Basic Operations

RETURN

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu. The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (you do not have to turn off the

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

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To stop recording

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 appe ar on the p ict ure wh en t he tape sp eed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set “T ape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 84).

To watch another TV program after setting the ti mer

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

• T o set the channel, you can also use the V/v or numb er buttons.

• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. T o 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).

Recording TV programs using the timer

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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

?/1

CLEAR SET UP

TIMER

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

Basic Operations

SET UP

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

The “SETUP MENU” appears. You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO

mode, then you can skip step2.

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

DVD Setup RETURN

SETUP MENU

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ENTER

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ENTER

RETURN

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.

• 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 recordi ng standby.

ENTER

CLEAR

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

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

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

CH START STOP DATE

35 8: 00 9 : 00 9 /30 SP

:0011:3010/0 EP 60 8: 30 –– –: –– – : –– ––– -–– –: –– – : –– ––– -–– –: –– – : –– ––– -–– –: –– – : –– ––– -–– –: –– – : –– ––– --

RETURN

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Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

RETURN

The indicator appears in the display window.

Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

RETURN

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

When the timer settings overl ap

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

SPD

AUTO

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

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Advanced Hookups

A/V Receiver hookup

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

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

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

D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE IN1

DVD-VCR

(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

Advanced Hookups

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Note

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

Rear (R)

speakers and a subwoofer.

(white)

to audio input

Subwoofer

(red)(white)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

Front (R)

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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 .

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

DVD-VCR

B-1 B-2

B-1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE IN1

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

to audio input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Subwoofer Center

Rear (R)

Note

• After you have completed the con nection, 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 speake rs.

(red)

(white)

Coaxial digital cord

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

and

AV amplifier (receiver) havin g a decoder

(not supplied)

(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

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S-Video/Component Video hookup

Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/ Component Video hookup.

A Use this hookup if your TV has an S VIDEO input jack

• Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

DVD-VCR

Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Set “Video Out” to “S-Video” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 52) to view pictures

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

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to audio input

TV or AV amplifier

from the S VIDEO jack.

to coaxial or optical digital input

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

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

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

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S-Video/Component Video hookup

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

• Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. See page 47 for audio connections.

DVD-VCR

(blue) (red)

(green)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green) (blue)

(red)

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

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DVD Settings and Adjustements

Audio Setup

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

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

DVD Settings and Adjustements

SET UP

ENTER

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

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

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

DVD Setup RETURN

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup

RETURN

Dolby Digital DTS Audio DRC

RETURN

SETUP MENU

DVD SETUP

English Original Audio Follow Unlocked

AUDIO SETUP

D - PCM Off Standard

continued

Audio Setup

ENTER

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ENTER

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

Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to conf irm th e 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

lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

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

with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

• 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

lacking a built-in DTS decoder.

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

with a built-in DTS decoder.

• 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.

Audio Setup

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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

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Screen Setup

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

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Screen Setup

SET UP

ENTER

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

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

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

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

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

DVD Setup RETURN

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup

RETURN

TV Type Black Level Video Out

RETURN

SETUP MENU

English Original Audio Follow Unlocked

SCREEN SETUP

4 : 3 Letter Box On S - Video

ENTER

DVD SETUP

ENTER

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ENTER

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

Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETUR N to conf irm the setti ng.

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.

DVD Settings and Adjustements

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

picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

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

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

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

mode function.

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

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•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 player.

to connect to the TV.

the rear panel to connect to the TV.

Screen Setup

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Setting the display or sound track language

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

SET UP

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop

mode The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

DVD Settings and Adjustements

SETUP MENU

ENTER

DVD Setup RETURN

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

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup

RETURN

English Original Audio Follow Unlocked

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

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Setting the display or sound track language

ENTER

DVD SETUP

ENTER

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ENTER

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

• DVD MENU LANGUAGE You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu.

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

ENTER

• 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

RETURN

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Original Others

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

Audio Follow English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others

AUDIO LANGUAGE

ENTER

track.

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.

Cesky Dansk Magyar Svenska Norsk Polski Português Suomi

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

Afrikaans Arabic Chinese Greek Hindi Japanese Russian Turkish

ENTER

Setting the display or sound track language

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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 “PARENT A L CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

DVD Settings and Adjustements

SET UP

Press SET UP when the DVD playe r is in stop mode.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

DVD Setup RETURN

SETUP MENU

continued

ENTER

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ENTER

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

The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Setup Screen Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

English Original Audio Follow Unlocked

ENTER

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

Press b to select “Yes”.

• If you have not entered a password

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

PARENTAL CONTROL

Use Password No

RETURN

Use Password Rating Level Change Password

CREATE PASSWORD

Enter Password

– – – –

PASSWORD CHECK

Enter Password

– – – –

PARENTAL CONTROL

ENTER

PRESS 0-9

Yes 1

ENTER

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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

RETURN

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

ENTER

RATING LEVEL

Adult

Kids Safe

ENTER

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ENTER

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

The options are as follows. Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y

Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2 y Level 1 (Kids Safe)

The higher the value, the stricter the limi tation.

RETURN

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

RATING LEVEL

Adult

Kids Safe

ENTER

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 play 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.

DVD Settings and Adjustements

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.

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DVD Additional Operations

Using the DVD’s menu

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

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

Number buttons

V/v/B/b

ENTER MENU TOP

TOP MENU

Using the DVD’s menu

Press TOP MENU or MENU. The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

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

ENTER

Note

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

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

Press ENTER.

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Zooming into a scene

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

MUTING/

ZOOM

Press ZOOM. “ ” appears.

ZOOM

V/v/B/b ENTER

DVD Additional Operations

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

ENTER

Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.

ENTER

Note

• You cannot use 4

• The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD.

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

× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.

Zooming into a scene

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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

ENTER

Press ANGLE during playback. The angle number appears on the display. The number after the slash indicates the total

number of angles.

Press V/v repeatedly to select the angle number. The scene changes to the selected angle.

ANGLE

V/v

1/6

Changing the angles

Note

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

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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.

TIMER/

SUBTITLE

ENTER

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

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

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

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

SUBTITLE

V/v/B/b ENTER

ENG Off

DVD Additional Operations

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

ENTER

To turn off the subtitles

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

Note

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

Displaying the subtitle

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Picture navigation

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

./>

PICTURE NAVI

V/v/B/b ENTER

SKIP/

PICTURE NAVI

Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The 9 subscreens appear. The scenes represent each of the chapters on

the DVD. The displayed subscreens differ depending on

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

ENTER

Note

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

• The picture navigation function may not work depending on the DVD.

You can start playback from the desired chapter.

/> to view the following subscreens.

PICTURE NAVI

PAGE ./>

Picture navigation

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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 chapters or tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 20 chapters and tracks.

Number buttons

CLEAR

DVD Additional Operations

REPEAT

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

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

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REPLAY/ REPEAT

Press REPEA T when the D VD player is in stop mode.

RANDOM

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

ENTER

ENTER.

Press V/v/B/b to select the chapter/track

ENTER

number you want to program, then press 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.

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)

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

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 random play of the programed titles, chapters, or tracks. During program play, follo w the step s of “Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)” (page68) or “Playing in random order (Random play)” (page 67).

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

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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

REPEAT

V/v/B/b

ENTER

REPLAY/

REPEAT

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

Press B/b to select RANDOM, then press

ENTER

ENTER.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

RANDOM

PROGRAM RANDOM

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DVD Additional Operations

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

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Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)

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

CLEAR

REPEAT

REPLAY/ REPEAT

To return to normal play

Select “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2.

Press REPEAT during playback.

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.

When playing a DVD

• Chapter: repeats the current chapter.

• Title: repeats the current title on a disc.

When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• Track: repeats the current track.

• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• Track: repeats the current track.

Off

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

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Using bookmarks

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

You can set up to three bookmarks.

CLEAR

BOOKMARK

H PLAY

B/b

ENTER

DVD Additional Operations

SEARCH MENU/

BOOKMARK

ENTER

Press BOOKMARK during playback. Three bookmark placeholders (- - - ) appear

next to the bookmark icon.

Press B/b to select one of the placeholders.

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

––– ENTER

1–– CLEAR

PLAY

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Using bookmarks

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To cancel 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.

Using bookmarks

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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.

AUDIO

V/v

AUDIO

ENTER

Press AUDIO during playback.

ENG

DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH

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

• When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” on page 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)

The standard stereo sound

Changing the sound

DVD Additional Operations

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Virtual surround setting

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks.

SURROUND

Virtual surround setting

Press SURROUND during playback.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select “On.”

To cancel the setting

Select “Off” in step 2.

Off

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Notes

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

• When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the 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.

DVD Additional Operations

Virtual surround setting

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Playing an MP3 audio track

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.

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

MP3

H PLAY

V/v/V/v

ENTER O RETURN

album 1

track 1

1 track 1

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

ENTER

Playing an MP3 audio track

Press V/v to select the desired track, then press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded.

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RETURN

To change the album, press O RETURN.

MP3

album 1

track 1

1 album 1

2 album 2 3 album 3

ENTER

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

The list of tracks contained in the album appears.

To select a track, repeat step2.

MP3

album 1

track 1

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 go to the next or previous page

Press b or B.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press x 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 speak e r damage.

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

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Playing an MP3 audio track

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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

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

album

track

When you insert a DATA CD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from

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

selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so

4 is played before 5.)

When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 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

played in that order.

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

two trees.

Notes

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

from the illustration above.

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

and tracks in the DATA CD.

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

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

Playing an MP3 audio track

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Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions

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

The “MENU ON” function is the PBC function.

Number buttons

./> H PLAY

x STOP

V/v

ENTER O RETURN

DVD Additional Operations

1 2

ENTER

Start playing a VIDEO CD with “MENU ON.” The menu for your selection appears.

Press V/v to select the item number you want. You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track.

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 return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

To play using “MENU OFF”

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

Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions

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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.

z REC

x STOP

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

3:30 4:00

3:00

Setting the recording duration time

Normal recording

VCR Addtional Operations

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press A UDIO to display “Hi-Fi” on the TV screen. Y ou 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 receive d, “SAP” a ppears on the TV scree n. 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.

Mono No indicator

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 h eard in mo naural regardless of the

AUDIO setting.

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Monaural sound

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

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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 fi ve seconds.

Scan and play:

[]

Go to

000:00::

End search:

::00130

Scan and play

SEARCH MENU

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

VCR Addtional Operations

Press [ orB ][b ]

Press [V ]

Press [v ]

::00130

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.

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Searching using various functions

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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.

End search

::00130

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.

Searching using various functions

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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

Tracking meter

VCR Addtional Operations

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

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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.

DVD Setup RETURN

Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat

RETURN

SETUP MENU

ENTER

VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

T120 On Off

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.

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

• T-180 when using a T-180 or longer 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

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.

Changing menu options

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN

Other VCR (Player)

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 editing. 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).

VCR Addtional Operations

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Editing with another VCR

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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 PAUSE. 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 stop editing

Press the x STOP b uttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• T o 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 PAUSE

Editing with another VCR

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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.

DVD Setup RETURN

RF Output Channel Auto Power Off

RETURN

SETUP MENU

OPTION SETUP

3 CH Off

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.

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

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

operation.

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

• Off to set no specific time to turn off.

ENTER

Additional Information

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General setup information

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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.

?/1

CH +/–

TV/VIDEO

General setup information

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Attaching the external antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenn a 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.

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied)

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

75-ohm coaxial cable

Loosen the screws on the mixer.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixe r.

Retighten the screws.

Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

General setup information

Additional Information

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Troubleshooting

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

General Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. The power is turned on but the DVD-

VCR does not operate.

Power

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

Clock

The remote commander does not function.

Others

The tracking meter does not appear on the screen.

You cannot control other TVs. • Set your TV’ s code number. The code number may

DVD Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

Picture

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu the picture does not fill the screen.

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

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for over three hours.

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

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.

• Make sure the TV

• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button.

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

change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

• The connecting cords are damaged.

• Check the connection to your TV (page 14) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

• If the picture output from your player goes through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, please try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 47).

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

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

/ DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

There is no sound. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

Sound

Sound is noisy. • When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will

The sound volume is low. • The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound

The disc does not play. • The disc is turned over.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 74).

Operation

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

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

Playback stops automatically. • While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player

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

• The connecting cord is damaged.

• The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 15).

• The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.

• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.

• The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 49).

come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 32) or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “TV Mode” (page 50).

• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.

• The disc is skewed.

• The player cannot play certain discs (page 8).

• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.

• Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3).

• The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or D VD-Rs that are not finalized (page 9).

• Make sure the TV

• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/ VIDEO button.

• The DAT A CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”

• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”

• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

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

• Program play, random play, or repeat play, has been selected (pages 65, 67, 68).

• Resume play has taken effect (page 31).

• The disc features an auto playback function.

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

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

/ DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.

Additional Information

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Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

Operation

The angles cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection

The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate

• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection

button on the remote (page 60).

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being

played.

• The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the

sound track.

• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection

button on the remote (page 60).

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being

played.

• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.

button on the remote (page 60).

• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

abnormally, unplug the player.

Troubleshooting

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VCR Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.

Playback

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective.

A TV program does not appear on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna. The tape starts playing as soon as it is

Recording

inserted. The tape is ejected when you press

z REC. Nothing happens when you press

z REC. The timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set.

Timer recording

A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. The VCR mecanism needs to be

cleaned.

Others

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of “Troubleshooting”). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD or T-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.

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

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

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from other equipment.

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

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Make sure a tape has been inserted.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.

• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.

• Check that the cable box is turned on.

• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.

• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Additional Information

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Troubleshooting

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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

•Normal picture •Unclear picture•Rough picture

initial

contamination

•No picture (or black & white screen appears)

terminal

Troubleshooting

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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)

Inputs and outputs

LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN

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

negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

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

negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)

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

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs (max.)

Additional Information

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.

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Specifications

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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.

Specifications

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Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

A ?/1 POWER switch (12) (35) B Disc tray (30) C A (open/close) button (30) (31) D Tape compartment (37) E A (eject) button (35) F LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

(85)

G SELECT DVD/VIDEO (11) H z REC (record) button (38)

I CHANNEL +/– buttons (37) J Display window (31) (35)

K Remote sensor L m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button

(31) (35)

M x (stop) button (31) (35) N X (pause) button (31) (35)

Additional Information

O H (play) button (31) (35)

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Index to parts and controls

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Display window

A DVD indicator (31) B Disc indicator (31) C Playing time/clock/current status

indicator (31)

D Tape indicator (35) E VCR indicator (35) F RECORD indicator (38)

G TIMER indicator (41) H STEREO indicator (80) I CHAPTER indicator J TITLE indicator K DTS indicator (50) L SURROUND indicator (72)

Index to parts and controls

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Rear panel

DVD player and VCR

A RF OUT (To TV) connector (16) B RF IN (From ANT.) connector (16) C LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

(15)

D LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

(15)

E AC power cord (14) (17) (19)

DVD player only

F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (47) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y

jacks (48)

H S VIDEO OUT jack (47) I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

(OPTICAL) (46)

J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

(COAXIAL) (46)

Additional Information

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Index to parts and controls

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Remote commander

A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (11) B Z button (30) (31) (35)

[for DVD] (open/close) button [for VIDEO] (eject) button

C SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (11) D Number buttons* (29) E CLEAR button (36) (41) (66) F SURROUND button (72) G SET UP button (21) H SUBTITLE/TIMER button (40) (63)

[for DVD] SUBTITLE button [for VIDEO] TIMER button

I AUDIO button* (71) (80) J BOOKMARK/SEARCH MENU button

(69) (81) [for DVD] BOOKMARK button [for VIDEO] SEARCH MENU button

K REPEAT/REPLAY button (35) (66)

[for DVD] REPEAT button [for VIDEO] REPLAY button

L C PICTURE NAVI/SKIP button (31)

(36) (64) [for DVD] PICTURE NAVI button [for VIDEO] SKIP button

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Index to parts and controls

M z REC (record) button (38) N H PLAY button* (31) (35) O V/v/B/b button (21) P DISPLAY b utton (33) (38) Q TOP MENU button (60)

∗ Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons have

a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the DVD-VCR.

Sony SLV-D100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Inserting the batteries

Using the remote commander

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

Selecting the best hookup option

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

Antenna hookup

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

Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Using Manual Clock Set

Presetting/disabling channels manually

Basic Operations

Playing discs

Guide to the on-screen display

Playing a tape

Recording TV programs

Recording TV programs using the timer

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Advanced Hookups

A/V Receiver hookup

S-Video/Component Video hookup

DVD Settings and Adjustements

Audio Setup

Screen Setup

Setting the display or sound track language

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

DVD Additional Operations

Using the DVD’s menu

Zooming into a scene

Changing the angles

Displaying the subtitle

Picture navigation

Creating your own program (Program play)

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

Playing in random order (Random play)

Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)

Using bookmarks

Changing the sound

Virtual surround setting

Playing an MP3 audio track

About MP3 audio tracks

Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions

VCR Addtional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

Recording bilingual programs

Selecting the sound during playback

How sound is recorded on a video tape

Searching using various functions

To search using the index function (Scan and Play)

To search for the counter 0:00:00 point

To search for a blank portion of the tape

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Additional Information

General setup information

Changing setup options

Setting the RF Output channel

Attaching the external antenna connector

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index to parts and controls

Front panel

Display window

Rear panel

Remote commander