Sony SLV-D100 User Manual

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 (847-7669).

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 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 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 write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon

Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

SLV-D100

© 2002 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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 “dangerous voltage”

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

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

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 into 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.

Welcome!

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.

2 WARNING

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 manufacturer, 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 manufacturer.

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.

S3125A

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 covered.

•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 3

• 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 surges 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	Antenna Discharge unit
		(NEC Section 810-20)
	Electric Service	Grounding Conductors
	Equipment
		(NEC Section 810-21)
		Ground Clamps
		Power Service Grounding
		Electrode System
		(NEC Art 250 Part H)

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.

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.

4 Important Safeguards

DVD Precautions

On safety

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

•To 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, remove 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.

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Table of contents

2WARNING

2Welcome!

2General Precautions

3Important Safeguards

5DVD Precautions

8About this manual

8This player can play the following discs

9Notes about discs

Getting Started

10Step 1 : Unpacking

11Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

14Step 3 : Basic hookups

21Step 4 : Selecting a language

22Step 5 : Setting the clock

26Step 6 : Presetting channels

Basic Operations

30 Playing discs

33Guide to the on-screen display

34Playing a tape

37 Recording TV programs

40Recording TV programs using the timer

43Checking/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

55Setting the display or sound track language

57Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

DVD Additional Operations

60Using the DVD’s menu

61Zooming into a scene

62Changing the angles

63Displaying the subtitle

64Picture navigation

65Various play mode functions (Program play, Random play, Repeat play)

69 Using bookmarks

71Changing the sound

72Virtual surround setting

74 Playing an MP3 audio track

77Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions

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VCR Addtional Operations

79Setting the recording duration time

80Recording stereo and bilingual programs

81Searching using various functions

83Adjusting the picture (tracking)

84Changing menu options

85Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

87 General setup information

90 Troubleshooting

95 Specifications

97 Index to parts and controls

102DVD AUDIO/SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

103Index

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/CD- RWs 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

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

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.

DVDs labeled ALL 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.

X Region code

SLV–DXXXX

00V 00Hz

00W NO.

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

•All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Rs/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).

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:

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

•Audio/video cord

(pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3)

10 Unpacking

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.

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	Using the remote
	commander	Remote sensor
	You can use this remote
	commander to operate this DVD-
	VCR 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	TV /
	remote commander will not
		DVD·VIDEO
	operate the TV.

To operate	Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to
the DVD player	DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at
	the DVD-VCR
the VCR	DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor
	at the DVD-VCR
your TV	TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV

Notes

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

•If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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

•Do not use different types of batteries.

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Setting up the remote commander 11

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.

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

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

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

* for Sony TV only

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

TV brand	Code number
Sony	01
Akai	04
AOC	04
Centurion	12
Coronado	03
Curtis-Mathes	12
Daytron	12
Emerson	03, 04, 14
Fisher	11
General Electric	06, 10
Gold Star	03, 04, 17
Hitachi	02, 03
J.C.Penney	04, 12
JVC	09
KMC	03
Magnavox	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
Teknika	03, 08, 14
Toshiba	07
Wards	03, 04, 12
Yorx	12
Zenith	15

12 Setting up the remote commander

Notes

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

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

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

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Setting up the remote commander 13

Step 3 : Basic hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

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

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

If you have	Use	Refer to
Antenna only, no cable TV	Hookup 1	Pages 16 and 17
	(Plug and Play)
No cable box or cable box with only a	Hookup 2	Pages 18 and 19
few scrambled channels	(Plug and Play)
Cable box with many scrambled	Hookup 3	Page 20
channels

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

After you have completed the setup, you are ready to use your DVD-VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used.

Before you get started

•Turn off the power to all equipment.

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

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

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

Caution

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

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

14 Basic hookups

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 45) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience.

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

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

	DVD-VCR	Stereo receiver
		TV
	VIDEO AUDIO	AUX IN
	LINE IN 1
	IN
	LINE OUT	AUDIO OUT
	VIDEO
	AUDIO

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Audio/video cord (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied)

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

	DVD-VCR	Stereo receiver
		TV
	VIDEO AUDIO	AUX IN
	LINE IN 1
	LINE OUT	IN
		VIDEO
		AUDIO
	Video cord (not supplied)	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.

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Basic hookups 15

Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

Antenna hookup

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

A Use this hookup if you are using:

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

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

•Separate VHF and UHF antennas

DVD-VCR

IN

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type of connector on your

or TV: A, B, or C. VHF

B

UHF

or

VHF C

UHF

BUse this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 only)

or

DVD-VCR

IN

OUT

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type of connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

B For connector types

UHF

B and C, no UHF connection is

required.

VHF C

UHF

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

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

16 Basic hookups

Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup

Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.

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

AC power cord

to 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.

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

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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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Basic hookups 17

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

DVD-VCR

Wall

IN

OUT

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

cable box.	Cable box
	IN
	OUT

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

AMatch the type of connector on your TV: A,

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

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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.

AC power cord

to 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.

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

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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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Basic hookups 19

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

Cable box

Wall

IN

OUT

DVD-VCR

IN

OUT

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF A

VHF

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

B

For connector

UHF

types B and C, no UHF connection

is required.

VHF

C

UHF

After you have completed hookup…

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

AC power cord

to AC outlet

20 Basic hookups

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

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

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1

2

3

4

SET UP	Press SET UP.			SETUP MENU
	The “SETUP MENU” appears.
			DVD Setup
			RETURN	VvBb	ENTER
	Press V/v/B/b to select	(Language/	LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
	Idioma/Langue), then press ENTER.		B English
ENTER			Español
			Français
	The “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE”
	menu appears.
			RETURN	Vv	ENTER

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

ENTER

Press O RETURN to exit the menu.

RETURN

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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.

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

1

2

SET UP	Press SET UP.			SETUP MENU
	The “SETUP MENU” appears.
			DVD Setup
			RETURN	VvBb ENTER
	Press V/v/B/b to select	(Clock Set/	CLOCK SET/ADJUST
ENTER	Adjust), then press ENTER.			B Auto
				Manual

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

	RETURN	Vv	ENTER

22 Setting the clock

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

ENTER

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

B Clock data CH:			[ Auto ]
	Time zone:		[ Auto ]
	Daylight saving:		[ Auto ]
			Vv B b
	RETURN

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

ENTER

•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 to select a channel that carries a time signal. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station.

•For “Time zone”

Select the time zone of your area, or select “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your time zone.

The options are:

Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y

Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto

•For “Daylight saving”

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

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

B Clock data CH:			[ 1 2 3 ]
	Time zone:		[ Auto ]
	Daylight saving:		[ Auto ]
			Vv B b
	RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

	Clock data CH:		[ Auto ]
	B Time zone:		[ Pac. ]
	Daylight saving:		[ Auto ]
			Vv B b
	RETURN
	CLOCK SET/ADJUST
	Clock data CH:		[ Auto ]
	Time zone:		[ Auto ]
	B Daylight saving:		[No]
			Vv B b
	RETURN

5	Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
	RETURN

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6	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 23

Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

1	SET UP	Press SET UP.

The “SETUP MENU” appears.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SETUP MENU

DVD Setup

RETURN VvBb ENTER

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

ENTER

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

BAuto Manual

RETURN

Vv

ENTER

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

ENTER

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

TIME DATE	YEAR
12 : 0 0 AM 1 / 0 1	2 0 0 2 Tue

	RETURN	Vv B b

24 Setting the clock

4	Press V/v to set the hour.	CLOCK SET/ADJUST
	ENTER
		TIME	DATE	YEAR
		12 : 0 0 AM 1 / 0 1		2 0 0 2 Tue
		RETURN		Vv B b
5	Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to	CLOCK SET/ADJUST
	set the minutes.
	ENTER
		TIME	DATE	YEAR
		12 : 0 0 AM 1 / 0 1		2 0 0 2 Tue
		RETURN		Vv B b

6	Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes.
	The day of the week is set automatically.
7	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.

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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).

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

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

•Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

1

2

SET UP	Press SET UP.			SETUP MENU
	The “SETUP MENU” appears.
			DVD Setup
			RETURN	VvBb ENTER
	Press V/v/B/b to select	(Channel		CHANNEL SETUP
	Setup), then press ENTER.		B Ant / Cable: [ Cable TV ]
ENTER	The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.		Auto channel memory
			Channel add / delete

	RETURN	Vv B b

26 Presetting channels

3	Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”
	ENTER

4	• To preset cable TV channels:
	Press B/b to select “Cable TV.”
	ENTER

•To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press B/b to select “Antenna.”

ENTER

CHANNEL SETUP

BAnt / Cable: [Cable TV] Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

RETURN

Vv B b

CHANNEL SETUP

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

RETURN

Vv B b

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

ENTER

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

Memorizing

CH 125

• • • • • please wait • • • • •

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Presetting channels 27

Presetting/disabling channels manually

Before you start…

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

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 87). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

CH +/–

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

1	SET UP	Press SET UP.
						SETUP MENU
		The “SETUP MENU” appears.
				DVD Setup
				RETURN		VvBb	ENTER

2

ENTER

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

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

CHANNEL SETUP

BAnt / Cable: [ Cable TV ] Auto channel memory Channel add / delete

RETURN

Vv B b

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

28 Presetting channels

4	1	2	3	• To preset a channel:
				1
	4	5	6		Press the number buttons to enter the
	7	8	9	2	channel number, then press ENTER.
					Press b, then press ENTER.
		0
		ENTER
		• CH/		• To disable a channel:
	TRACKING			1	Press CH +/– to select the channel
				2	number.
					Press B, then press ENTER.

ENTER

Channel to be preset

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel: [123]

(in memory)

	and press		[ b ]	to	ADD
	press		[ B ]	to	DELETE
				CH v V
	RETURN

Channel to be disabled

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Select channel: [111]

(deleted)

	and press		[ b ]	to	ADD
	press		[ B ]	to	DELETE
				CH v V
	RETURN

5	Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
	RETURN

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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

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

with the playback side facing down

30 Playing discs