S O1N' . 3077.210./1,o=
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
For customers in the USA
If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you ]nay call Sony Customer
Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).
For all oliver 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 fhllowing
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmthl 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 no_ working properly, please eMI 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind
Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related que_ions piea_ contact our Customer Information Service
Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Infomlation Service 115 Gordon
Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M21t 3R6
SLV-DIO0
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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 ins_Tumentswgh
this product will increase eye
hazard AS the laser beam used ill
this DVD player isharm fbI toeyes,
do not attenlpt to dlsassenlbte tbe
cabinet
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
intended to alert the
user tO the presence
This synlbol is
of uninsulated
within the product's enclosure thai
may be of sufficlent magnitude to
constitute a risk ofelectric sbock _o
persons
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in fl_e literature
accompanying *he appliance
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WiDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT
"dangerous voltage"
intended to alert the
user to the presence
This synlbol is
of important
operagng and
For customers in the
U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial nunlbers are
located at the iea] of the unit.
Record the serial tltlmbel illtile
space provided below Refhr to
themwhenevel you caIi upon youl"
Sony gealel regaldlng this product
Model No. SLV-DI00
Serial No ................................
CAUTION
YOUal_ cautioned that ally
changes ot nlcu:tlficadons not
explessly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply wifia the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits ale designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmfPl in{crf}rence in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio fiequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
nlay cause barnl ful interference to
radio commtmicatlons, However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
paiticulal installation If this
equipment does cause barmfPl
interference to mdio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning tile
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct *tae
interfhrence by one or more of ttle
following measm'es:
Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit gilt,rent
fi'om that to which d_e receiver
is eonneOed.
Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician fbr help.
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette
Recorder Before operating this
player, please read tbls manual
thoroughly and retain it for ft_mre
refbrence
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
oK
• Unplug the unit fi'om the
wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it lbr an
extended period of time.
Todisconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
• If the unit is brought
directly fi'om a cold to a
warm location, moistore
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 frora equipment with
strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects
on the unit.
2 WARNING
Importa Safegua s
For your _ot¢ction, please _e_2 t_se s_fcty
ha_ions completely before op_._e'_ the
a_an¢¢, and keep this _u_ For fm_¢
C_re fury observe u]l warvi_g_, p_ca_fious _d
i_lkm_ ou _'_ a_liauce, or _ oue de_bedin
• c _rperat_g i_tru_m_ mad_'re _ _
Use
Attachments
lie uo_ t_¢ at_tmt_ uot
recommended by the _a_maer,
they may cause h_ards.
Ventilation
'lh¢ sloL_and op¢_i_g_ in _e _binet a_ pzc_hded
for _t_e_mry vtmfilation, 1_ el3_ure zeliabJ¢
operalSon of the set, artd to prot¢(_ it f_om
c_t_10_afmg, l_se s_ots and opt_fiTtg_mu_t nevt_ be
blocked ce covered.
• Nev_ covt_ the store m_d
o_e_ing_ _4th a cloth c¢ other
• Nev_ blocA the slots and
ope_ing_ by plaeiug the set o_
a bed, _o&, _g or oth_
s_mibz sub,ace.
• Neverplacethemi_a
confinedspace,suchas a
bookcase, or bui[t-i_ cabinet,
unless pro!X_rvettlilalSot_ is
provided.
• t)o not 331_¢ethe set neas cq"
ov_ a radiator or M_ re#stei;
or wh_e i_ is exposed _ direct
sunUg'm.
Antennas
Outdoor antenna grounding
If an o_ldoor antenna or cable _vs_ is installed,
follow We precautions below;
A_ ou_doca"ankmna system CLIOaz[dnot be located
i_ t_ vJcJ_fi*yo3ow_rhead pmv_ ]i_esca"other
electric ligjat cq"prover ¢Jr_.tit s, or whcze i*can
come Jn co_lg<a with such power lines or ¢izcuJts.
_hqllflq INS'D\I,LING AN OUTDOOR
ANTIiNNA SYS'I I_l, I_X'IRIiME CARI_
SIIOU],D BE TAKt_ TO KEEP IaROM
CON'IACFING SL)CII POWER I,INES OR
CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WnII qIIEM IS
ALMOSq INVAKL'YBIX I{ATAL.
i_e sure the _kmm sy_ is gro_ded so as m
_o_idesome protect_o_ against voltage _ges and
bull>up mg_ic dLXa_g_',S.SUCtiOn810 of the National
Electrical (kxle _o_4des]m'_ion with respee_
_opro_er _u_gmg of the ma_t _mdsuppcc_v_g
stmmure, _tmdJt_g of t_ le_d-in _v_ to an
att_"tmaddschaige emit, si/_ of'_ounding
eo_)_:_, ioca_o_of antenna _isclm_e uni%
eotme*xion m _mm_ng electrodes, and
req_a'e_e_m fo_ d_e gemm_t_g electrode.
Antenna Grounding Aceorcling to the
National Electrical Code
Ele_=_e SysL_m
{NEC A_.2_0 Fa=tH)
NEC_NATIOMAL ELECTRICAL OODE
Ligtrtning
Fo_ added prol_%ion rot (LtiSse_ darting a ]i_ming
storm, or w_tt _tis left unattended and _m_ed for
long periods of time, unp]t_g it _ the wail otfl]e_
at_d ddsconne<a _ antetma ca"¢_bM symtm_, l'kis
will I_twent damage to the Se_d_ _0ligjltning and
power-line surges.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
U_71ug the set _ro_ d_e w_ll outlet _d refer
servicing _ qu_ified ser_6ee p_so_el _m_t_ the
roll o_-Mg condifirms:
• When the power cca_ or_]ug _s
damaged ca"frayed. _=_
• 1_ligtzid _ betm spilled or
objects l_ave faUen into the set.
• 1_the set lxas be_ exposed to
rainor wgtoz.
• 1_dw se* Ires been subject
tOt_xcessiwe shock by
being _ed, or the
cabinet _ betrn
d_-claged.
• 1_d_¢ se_ does _m cg_a_e
hershey wNm ;oHow-Mg the
operming i_s_mctSc¢_. A_iu*_
onJy those eomzo]s d_m ave
_e_q lied _ t_ operating
_nstr_xions. tmpro_
_djustmen_ of ot]_ consols _ay _suh _n
danmge m_dwill el'kin _ g_a-e ex_'msive work
a qualified _ec_ician _ _tore the se_ _onor_
opermion.
• When We sm exhSbiL__ disti_m change in
_erf_nee - th_s i_ dicav._s_ need ;or s_ce.
Servicing
Do ttoLa_mp_ to s_ce We se_ ........ _i ¸
. _ t- _ _.'Z'_
_ege'_ous voltage c,rother
]_azar_ ..................
RelL'r all s_*_e_ to q_lifi ed
sen.ice pel_onnel.
Replacement parts
W_tt t_placement pat% aze req_tred, be sm'e the
sen.ice technSc_an _ _sed l'eplacemmt_ par_
sl_eil_ed by the _uf_ctut'_ d_m have the _r,e
c_r_.er_mics _ the cq_gi_al parts.
U_a=th_ed subs_!nt_o_ _y resuk ]n lh-_,
electric shock, or oth_ _cLs
Safety Cheek
U?o_ com?letio_ of any s_ce
or zepai_ _o t_ seh ask the
sen.ice technSc_an to p*zform
zouti_e surrey c_cks (&_
sled!led by t_ mmt_.uier) to
de_"m_ that the set is in saPe
o_thag conditio_.
4 ImportantSafeguards
DUDPrecautions
On safety
• Cautio_ 'l_e use of optical i_s_rcmcuts with
d_is produc_ will i_ _c_se eye h_ztL
• TOIa_v_ 7areor shock hazard, do _o_ place
ObjecL_gJ]ed with liquids, such _ vases, c¢t t_e
apparat_.
• Shotdd_nysoHdobj_torH_idfallJn_od_
cabinet, am_[ug the pl_y_ and have it c_cked
by qtm/J_ed _eivonnc] befo_ operating i_ any
furd_.
On operation
• If theplayer _ brought dil'eclJy from aco[dl.o a
wat_ locatio_l, or isplaced in a w_y dm_
room, _tdis_a_l'2?_gy co_L_ o_ L_ lenses
i_alde the play_. Should d_is occta_ _e player
_ay noL operate pcop_]y. In this ca_c, re_tove
_h_disca_d[cave t_ play_ tur_edon fo_ abom
iml_anhouruntilt_ mdistezce_porates.
• Wk_ you move the plgyt% rake o_t any discs. I_
yo_ do_'_, the disc may be da_ed.
On adjusting] volume when playing]
DVD
I)o _qot_n op the vulumc w_ile lis_"t_i_g _o a
sectio_qwi_ ve_ low- level inputs ce no audio
signals. If you do, t_ _eake_ nmy be damaged
_qaen a I_xt- level se_.ion is _ayed.
On cleaning] _iecs
I)o not use a ¢om_efc_lly av_J able cleaning disc.
Kmay ca_e a real famctSon.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
C,adi5ccu 'l_s player is capable of holding a
sl_Jl_4d_oirrmgc of o_-sc_x_2ndispl_.yi_ge
c¢_yourteJevis_c¢_s_,_'e¢__ F_tely. Ifyeu
leave t_ s¢_l _ideo ir_age o_on-scl_tm di_Lay
image rids'played on yore" 1%' fc¢ an extended
period o_ _Gmeyou _%k pemumt_t damage _o
yo_z television scree_x Pzoject_c¢_te]e_is_cc_s
are especially susceptible _o_lfis.
DVO F'r_cautiorls 5
Table of contents
2 WARNING
2 Welcome!
2 General Precautions
3 Important Safeguar_
5 DVD Precautions
8 About this manual
8 This player can play the ibtlowing 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 : PreseLIing channels
Basic Operations
30 Playing discs
33 Guide to the on-serecadisI_hy
34 Playing a taFe
37 Record'nag TV programs
40 Record'nag TV pmgntrns ushlg the
43 Chee_mg/eh_m ging/e_mcelhlg thn er
s_hlgs
Advanced Hookups
45 A/V Receiver hookup
47 S-Video/Componmlt Mdco hookqlp
DVD Settings and
Adjustements
49 Audio SctaF
52 Semen Setup
(_ Tablo ofcontonts
55 S_img the dis]_hy or _tmd _tek
kmguagc
57 P*went_d Control (limit'mgFlayback
by childma)
DVD Additional Operations
60 U_mg the DVD's menu
61 Zooming in_ a scene
62 Changing the _mglcs
63 Di_Flaying_c subtitle
64 Pic_t_e navigation
65 V_m_s play mode functions
(Program play, Random play, Repeat
play)
69 Using bookmarks
71 Changing the sound
72 Vh'tunl surround s_6:'mg
74 Playing an MP3 audio track
77 Playing "vIDEO CDs with "MENU
ON/OFF" Fmxc/fions
VCR Addtional Operations
79 S_(mg the recording dtmtfion time
80 Recording s_cron and biYmgual
programs
81 Sc_lrchlng trsitlg _arious functions
83 Adj_thxg _c picxum (tracking)
84 Changing mcn_ ogdons
85 Edit'rag _dth another VCR
Additional Information
87 Gmlmdsctup information
90 Troubleshooting
95 Specifications
97 Index to parts and controls
102 DV_) AUDIO/SUBTITLE
LANGUAGE
103 Index
Camion
For use of the VCR
Television programs, films, vid¢o tapes and
other trmteri_Js may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized r_ordlng of such material may
be con W0a3'to the p'rovisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
tNcvision _ausmissian may require,
authorization _ the cable television
tJ'ansmlssion and/or progrsm owner,
For use of the DVD player
This product incorporates copyright
protectlon teclmology that is protected by
method claims of certoJn U,S, patents, other
intellec real proper_- fights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other fights
owners. U_ of this copyright protection
t_chnology must be authorlzcd by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other llmlt_d vi_vlng uses only
unless oth_vlsc authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Rcvers.e anglnecrlng or
disasscmbly is prohlbttcd,
Tablt_ of certt_rtts 7
Abo this manual Regioncode
Your player has _ region cede primed era file
• Tbe _e_ing o_d%_ Jcot_sused ha_hi_ _a_ugl Js
described below:
Icon Meaning
F_nc_iom avaZtLab]e for DVD
VIDEOs orI)VD4_ in_dco
mode
ltu_c_ion_ avaiJ able ForVII)I _0
CI)s or CD-Rs/CD-RW_ i_
_dco CI) ?errata
Functions avaZtLab]eFor DAFA
CI)s (CD ROM s/CI)-R_/CI)-
RWs eont_r&tg MI_3* at_dio
tv_cks)
Fu%_ions ava_able fo_ music
CI)8 or CD-Rs/(;D-RW_ i_
music CD l_mat
F_ttc_ions av0dLable for VilS
VI DI¢,O_
• M!_3 (JVlI_E(31 Audio Layer 3) is _ _t_dard fmmat
defiled byISO}TvlPE(3wNch compresses audio d_m.
This player can play the
following discs
Format of diecs
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
M_sic CD
back of file unit and only _11 p]ay DVD VIDEO
discs (playba,_k erda) l_beled v,qth identical
regien ced_s. This system is u_d to prot_t
copyHgMs.
DVDs labeled _3 gill also play on this player.
If you _ to play a_y othez DVD, the message
"Playback wehibitcd by area/_mimaon_." -_[[
no zegJo_tcode i_dicat(on n_y be labeLed even
theUg_Lt p]ay]t_g t_ ])V]) i/i proNbited by a_a
m_ic,.ions.
Exampleof di_ that the player
cannot play
Tb_ player cannot pl_y the fbllowing discs:
• All CD-ROMs (fiicluding PHOTO CDs)/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs oih_r ttmn tlaos_ recorded fli rite
_]]owJztg fontlats:
music CD font_t
vid_o CD format
MP3 fbnlmt flint conferees to ISO9660"
Level l/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
• Data part of CD-Exwas
• DVD-RWs
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer eraSuper Audio CDs
* A logical format of files amt tblder_ on C])-ROMs,
defiled by ISO (lttternation_al 8_
Orgatgzatiot 0"
_egio_code
Th_ "DVD Vg)EO" logo is _ _adem ark.
8
Also, the player eoamot play the follow'hag
discs:
• A DVD with _ differertt region code,
• A diSC recorded ill a color s?stem other thalt
NTSC, _a!_h as PAL or SECAM (this player
corfforms m the NWSC cNor system).
• A disc that has _ hen-standard shape (e.g.,
ear&heart).
• A disc _4th paper or stickers tnt it.
• A di_ that has rite adh_siw ofc_llophaae tape
or a _'tickcr still left oft it.
Note
Som_ CD-R_, CD-RW_, or Dx,q_-Rs ¢_mo_ be played
ottthis player due to the reco_ quali_ orphysical
comtifiolt of_he di_ orthe oha_cxer_c_ ot'the
Fm'th_mot¢, _he disc _11 rot plW fllt has _o_ b_ea
operatingh_s_o_ for _he_cordlng dex4c_,
Note on playback operationsof
DVDsand VIDEOCDs
Some pla) back operafiorts of DVDs lind VIDEO
C.Ds ma) be h_tentionally set by sotS, are
prodlw._rs. Since fffis player plays DVDs an_
VIDEO CDs accoNirtg to _,e disc contents the
sot_are prtxhtcers desiNled , some pla)back
featttms ma) not b¢ available. Also, refer tt_rite
instmctions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Notesaboutdiscs
• To keep the disc clemh handle the disc by its
¢4ge. Do not touch the smffa¢_,
• Do rto¢ _xpo_ rite disc to direct surdight or
heat sources such as hot air d_ts, or leave i_ hi
a car parked irt diret.'t sunligh¢ as
temperatttm may rise considerably inside rite
¢'ifl'.
• At'c_r playirtg, store fl_e disc it, its case.
• Clem_ rite disc ,afirit a ¢.l¢_r,irag clo_th.
Wipe rite disc fix_m ¢he c_ter o_1.
Do not u_ solwnts such as berne.me, _thhmer,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
Spray irttertded _r vinyl ]_Ps.
the
9
Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
Cheek that you haw rocolved the following items with the DV-D-VCR:
• Romot_ ¢otnnls_d_i"
• Size AA (R6) battcrics
• 75-ohmcoaxlal cable with F-type c_,'aectors
• Audiol_Sdeocord.
(2inplugx3 _-* piaplug x3)
Ste p2 :Sett ingupt here mote co mmander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) butterles
by matehing the + and - on the
buttoles to the dlagO'am inside the
battoy compartment,
Insert the negative (-) end first,
then push in end down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote
commander
You can use this _rnote
eommunder to operate this DVD-
VCR and a Sony T_*_ Buttons on
the remote commander marked
with a dot (,) can be used to
operate your Sony TV.
If the TV does not have the m
symbol ncur the remote sensor, this
remote e,mm_:ader v_qll not
operate the "I'X_
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Notes
• With normal t_se, the bm_x_e_ should last abo_t thane _o s_x momhs.
• IPyou do not a,_¢d_ t'en'_o_commander for _ cxxmdc, d period of 15_e, _o_ d_e _attefies
to avoid _o_sible damage fro_ bm_"zy leakage.
• I)o _o_ use a n_v l_atte_ with art oM one.
• I)o _o_ use differem types o3ba_x_zie_.
continued
Scttin9 up tlTCr_rnot_ cornmar_d_r I 11
I
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
Th_ remote commander is preprograme4 to co_ t:t'ol_o_-S,.,my TVs. If your TV is
llst_d in the thllowing table, set the appm_iat_ man_'s code number.
1 Set "IX; / _ at the top of the remote eomm_:ader to T_<
Hold down I/,9, and enter your TV_s eerie number using the number buttons.
Then release I/(I.).
fl - '
Nowyou eaaause the I/(I),VOL +/-, CH +/-, NRVflNG*,TV/VIDEOand ENTER*
buttons to control your T'v_ Youcanalso use the buttons marked with a dot (.) to
control a Sony T_<To controlthe DVD-VCR, re_t TV / _ to
* for Sony iW onJy
Code numbers of controllable rvs
It'more than one code number is listed, t_, entt,ving them one at a _"ae lmtil you find
the one that works with your T_<
TV brand Code number IV brand Cede number
So_ty 01 P_onic 06, 19
AI_ 04 Philco 03, 04
AOC 04 Philips 08
Ctr_turion 12 }_oneer 16
Coro_mdo 03 Portland 03
Cuxtis-M atkes 12 Quasar 06, 18
I)ayt_y_ 12 Radio Sh_k 05, 14
E_t_on 03, 04, 14 RCA 04, 10
Fisher 11 Sampo 12
Gentvr_ Iflectr_c 06, 10 Sanyo 11
Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Seot_ 12
llJtach5 02, 03 Sears 07, 10, 11
d.C.Ptr_ney tl4,12 Sharp 03, 05, 18
JVC 09 Sylv_ff_a 08, 12
KMC 03 Tekaf_ 03, 08, 14
Mag_avox 03, 08,12 'lbskiba 07
Ma_g_atz 04, 13 W_ 03, 04, 12
MGA/Mi_s_bigL_i 04, 12, 13, 17 Yozx 12
NIiC _34,12 Ze_fi_h 15
12 Setting up the mranto commander
Notes
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Step 3 : Basic hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
Thee oa_ many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your
DVD-VCR so that itworks best for you, first _an through thetable below. Then u_
the aeenmpoalylng diagrams and procedures on the tbllow'ing pages to set up your
DVD-VCR.
If your TV has audio/video irrputs, refer to page 15 for audio/video (AA,') hookup.
Then follow one of the hookmps below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, go
d_ctly to one of the hookups below.
If you have Use Refer to
Antentta on_y, no cable rI'V Hookup I Pagee 1 $ and 17
No cable box c_l"cable box _4th oNy a Hookup 2 Pagee 1 g and 18
fc_-scrambled channels {Plug and Play)
Cable box with marryscrambled Hookup 3 Page 20
channels
At%oryou have comploted tho eonnocfious, follow tho inst_uetlons for so01p.
At%oryou have eonaploted tho svtop, you aro ready to uso your DVD-VCR.
Proneduros differ depeadlng on the hookup you used.
Before you get started
• Tvxnoffthopowor toMI equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the eonnoc"dous are eomplat_d. If
you connect the ACpower cord bofom tho connoctions are compl¢tcdq you may not
be able to use the Plug oaldPlay function.
• Be sure you rnoJxeeotmoz'dous finny. Loose ennnoz'dons may cause piz'tlu'e
distortion.
• If your "IX;doos not match any of tho oxamplos provldod, see your noarost Son),
-dealoror qualified toclmieien.
Caution
Conncctfons between the DVI)-VCR's VIIYAJIIF connect.or _mdth_ antenna tcrmin_l_ oft_
_lW¢r',_c¢iv_"should be made oNy as show_ Jttthe _o]1o_4N Jttstn_v_ions. Ft_luz¢ to do so may
rzsu[t in op_al.fon that violates _c regulations of t_ Federal (Mmmu_ical.fons CommissJott
regazddng the use at_doperation ofKl &wices. Never connect the outpm o_the DVI)-VCR _oa33
ankara ozmale simukat_o_ (p_'Ml_l) att_nna and ])VI) \:(N connect-fens at the att_n_a
terc_ina_so_yo_ rccviv_.
Note to CAW ayatem inetaller (in USA)
3_is zen_t_r is p.rovided to c_l the (.Aq_ sysk_n i_tallcz's at_tttion to Azticl_ 820- 40 of the
NEC that_'_ d*s guidelines ftyr_oper gvoundSt_ and, kt peniculal_ spe¢il_es teat the cabl_
ground r_all be connected _othe _oamding sy_x_n o1_the bff_Jdi_g, as close to the po_ttt o_cabJe
_rntls' as practical.
{Plug and Play)
Ifyoltr 7%:has audio/_ideo (._'V) input jacks, you _/11 get b_Ltar picmrc and sound if
you hook up yoltr DVD-VCR using thasc conne_'do_s. If your 7%*"does _gt have A/V
inputs, see the follox_4_gpages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that "Advanced
Hookups" (page 45) c_'plains additi_l hookup methods that _dll optimize the
pin'tllm and solmd for a rote "hoinetheater" ¢xperlence.
If you are not pl_mnlng to use your DVD-VCR to record prog;arns, you txnly need to
make the c_ecfioas shown t,_ this page, If you want to record regttlur or cable IV
programs, complain these connections first, oaldthen go to the tbllo_dng pages for
antenna or cable hookups,
[] Use this hookup if your TV has stereo Jacks
DVD-VCR Stereo receiver
Audio/video cord (aupplied) Audio cord (not supplied)
[] Use this hookup ifyour "I'Vdoes not have stereo jacks
DVD-VCR Stereo receiver
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Notes
• 'lb play _ Lape/disc has_'¢_o, you must alse th_ 3iV ¢onn¢cfiot_.
• If yo_ d_ not h_c a s_v'z_or_c_i_z, cottager the w_i_ LINI_ OU 17AUI)IO L jack to th_
AUDIO IN jack o_ ),ot_ 'l"g]
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Antenna hookup
_ke the following eor_ee'dons if'you sxo using an antenna (if you do not have cable
"_'3.
[] Use this hookup if you are using:
• VH?/UHF antenna (you get ehatmals 2-13 and ehatmals 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Sepsa-ate VHF s_d UHI_ s_termas
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connector onyour
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UHF
[] Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only)
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VHFfUHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
Fur eonanctur types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
UHF
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohra twin lead cable), a_taeh an external
aaterma conn_tor (not supplied) so you can eomeet the cable to the RF IN
connector. If you have sc'parate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (ngt supplied) (page 89),
Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR antamafically presets the DVD-VCR's clock m_d TV channels
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlier, : :
TheDVD-VCRst_:Vtspresetting the
clock and chatmcls,
When Aura preset is completed, the
current time appears in the di_lay
window.
You ha',m now complffmd DVD-VCR setup.
To change the tm-serocn display language to French or Spanish, see
"Step 4 :Selecting a language" tm page 21,
The elock is set using a time signal provided 1D, ..¢._e TV channels. If the elock
is i_et.n'roct, or "--:--"appears in the di_lay windmv, s_ "Using Manaal Clock
S_'t" an page 24,
To add or disable channels manm_lly, scc "PrcscClting/dlsabling channels
momuofiy" tm page 28,
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Notee
• ll'yox cermet the AC powez cced be fore t_ a_tenna cccmzcfio_z al_ completed, d_z ¢hann¢]_
may be (ncerzem_y set. l_Lfis ha_trns, see "S_ 6 : Pl_mting c_a_zls" on page 26.
• I)o _o_ pzess a_y _tet_ c_ fire I)VI)-V CR gr mmo_e conm'mt_dcz d_zing Auto preset.
• Auto_setstart_autematica]lyettlywMnyoup[uginthcACpmvereovd?crtheYlzmtim¢
aRer yo_ pur_l"_se _z DVI) VCR.
• Atlto _t_ cau be pezfovmcd by pressing I STOP ¢onti_a_ously l'ce 5 second_ or morn -_th
the DVI)-VCR power tut-nzd oX,
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You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
Recommended use
Uso this hookup if you do _t havo a oablo box. Also uso this hookup it'your oablo
systorn _mmblos o_ly a fow ohannols,
What you can do with this hookup
• _d any lmscramblod, channel 1D'selecting thz channzl on thz VCR
What you cannot do
• _rd _rarnblod channels that rcqulrc a cable box
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Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR ankm_afically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV chmmals
when the DVD-VCR is pluggnd into the AC outlet.
%Vh_nAUtOpreset iS eompletcd_ the
current time appears in the di_lay
window.
You haw nmv coinpl_'md 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 providzd by s_e TV channels. If the clock
is i_eorroct, or "--:-2' appears in the di_lay window, sac "Using Manual Clock
S_¢t'' on page 24,
To add or disable channels manmall)%soc "Presetting/dlsabling channels
manueXly"on page 28,
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• ll'yox ¢enncxt the AC powcz co_d be fore t_ a_tenna cotmzcfio_z m'ccompleted, d_z ¢hann¢]_
may be haeetzem_y set. l_Lfis hastes, see "S_p 6 : lh_mting c_a_zls" on page 26.
• I)o _o_ pzess a_y b_to_ c_ the I)VI)-V CR c¢ mmo_e ¢omn'mvd_"zdushag Auto preset.
• Auto _cset starts automatically ovly w_n you plug hathe AC power cord Forthe F_ um¢
a/let yo_ purchase _z DVI) VCR.
• Auto _¢. cart be pc_fccmcd by pressing I STOP ¢onti_uously ?o_5 seeond_ or more -_th
the DVI)-V CR power tm_zd OX,
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Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if'yo_ cablc systcm scmmblcs all or most cl_alncls,
What you can do with this hookup
• R_ord my ch_ncl _, sclcct_g _c chmmcl on _c cablc box
What you cannot do
• _oTd with _c cablc box tlwnod, off
• _oxd onc chmmcl while watchlng 9aloth_r cl_alncl
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Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
After you have completed hookup...
At_cr you havcc_plctcd hookup, plug _c DVD-VCR talc an AC oufic'Land s_
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to AC outlet
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Youcan ¢h_gc the _-scmon display
language.
Before you start.,.
• Tlma tm the D'vq)-VCR and)'oar T_<
• Set the "RF Output Uhmmcl" to "3CH" or
"4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu
(page 87). It"your TV is c_'m¢ctcd to the
DVD-VCR using AYV conncetlous,set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVI) player is in play mode, you
cannot displaythe "SETUP MENU." Stop
DVD playback.
1
SETOF Press SET UP.
The "SETUP MENU"
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@ Press.I-i.l. toselcctthed.esiredl_mgtmge, English, Sp_mishorpreneh, then
Tdioma/Langue), then press ENTER.
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Step 5 : Setting the clock
Using the Auto Clock Set
feature
Some TV oaldcable channels t_ansmlt _ne
signols with their broadcasts. Your DVD-
VCR can pick up this tlmc signal to
ant,,,n'natlcally sot the clock,
The Auto Clock Set feature works _nly ifa
channel in your area is broadcasting a tlmc
signal. Ifbreadeastars in your area are not
yet seading time signals, set the time
m0:nually (page 24),
Before you start...
• 2hrnon the DVD-VCR and your TV.
When using a cable box, turn it on,
• Sot the "RF Output Chatmel" to "3CH" or
"4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" menu
(page 87). If your TV is c_meeted to the
DVD-VCR using A/x; connections, set the
%' to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot di_lay the "SETUP MENUY Stop
the DVD playback.
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Adjust), then press ENTER,
Press 4,/,I,/*/€, to select _ (Clock Set/
The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears.
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To activate the Auto Clock Set ftmgtlon, Olrn offthe DVD-VCR,
Notes
• _l_tcdock canno_ be sc_ automatically iFyon do no_ receive a c_ant_] that carries a time
_igm_li_ your a_a. tF so, set tbc ¢]ock manually (pagc 24).
• If _h_c ar_ only a few chanv_Js i_ yo_ area _kat ¢mKwfir_c s_gt_ s, _ev.ing 1he cloc2
automati*ally may take up to abom 20 minutes, t_nothing ha_en_ ewrn after you _t about
20mhautc_, _e4 t_ clock n_tal[y (page 24).
• If you made llookup 3, make su_ you ]cave tbc c.ab[¢box om
• 'lb retted rl'V_o_ams u_ing 1he timer, you _us_ _t_d_z ¢lo¢k accum_cly.
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Using Manual Clock Set
Before you start...
• %tin an the DVD-VCR and yo_ TV.
• Set the "RF Output Chmmel" to "3CH" or
"4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" rnemt
(_age 87). If your TV is eome_,cmd to the
DVD=VCR using AN eann_ti,,.ms, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot all.lay the "SETUP MENU?' Stop
the DVD playback.
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$-_-T_ Press SET UP,
Pre_s*4./€.i,_i.€. to select [] (Cloek_' Set/
Adjust), then press ENTER,
The "CLOCK SET/ADJUST" menu appears.
ENTER,
Press¢i_ to _l_t"Manual;'thenpmss
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7 Press d'_ RETURN to save the clock sc_ting.
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Note
• lb record rl'y_o_F'a_ u_ing1he_imcr,yot__t_s__t_.d_e_,locka¢cuva_.'.ly.
Press ,,,}to sclcct the minutes and.press 1-/€- to
set the _nlnutes.
Set the month, day, and year in the ,_ae way as the _rfinutes.
The day of the w_k is set automatically.
Press o_ RETURN again to 6_t the menu.
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Step 6 : Presetting channels
This DVD-VCR is capable of recaiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF ehm_els ]4 to 69 and
_.mscrarnbled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we reanmmead that you preset the reeeivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods, Then, if there are any
_.mwanted channels, disable them r_mually,
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them dlr_ fly using
tnanuoJpresetting methods (page 28),
Presetting all receivable
channels automatically
Before you start...
• 2ktrn 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 cotmeeted to the
DVD=VCR using A/x; annn_tlons, set the
TV to video inlfftlt.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot di_lay the "SETUP MENUY Stop
the DVD playback.
1
Sarz* Press SET UP.
2
2_ Pro_e_ttrt_ elTarirTel,_
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Pre_s tlt, i*i* select
Setup), than press ENTER.
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@ Press 41"/'I"to sc_lee't "AnffCableY
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• To preset cable TV etw_nels:
Pm_s _,/* to _eleet Cablv TX*_
Press ,1/*. to select '!Antenna."
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
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All r_elvable channels az¢ preset in numerical
Press €/€, to select "Auto channel mcmoly,"
sequence. V_hen no more r_eivable channels
can be found, prcse'cting stops and the picl_.tm
from the lowest numb_'ed ehmmel is di_.cplayed
on the "IX;semen.
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Presetting/disabling channels manually
Before you start...
• 2ktrn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
When using a cable box, turn it on,
• Sot the "RF Output Channel" to "3CH" or
"4CH" in "OPTION SETUP" rnenlt
(_age 87). If your TV is e_ecct_d to the
DVD=VCR Using A/V connections, set the
TV to _ _,,_ in.it.
• If the DVD player is in play randy, you
cannot di_lay the "SETUP MENU," Stop
the DVD playback.
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Press €iq, ll, l._ to select [] (Chmmel
Se01p) then press ENTER,
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Pre_s €/€, to select Channel add/d.el*cte, then pre_s ENTER,
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1 Press the number buttons to enter the
channel number, then press ENTER,
2 Press *, th_n press ENTER.
Channel to be preset
_ETURN
• To disable a channel:
1 Press CH +/-to select the channel
number,
2 Press % then press ENTER.
Channel to be disabled
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Basic Operations
Playing discs _ _ D
Depending on the disc, s_e operations may
be different or rcsaqetcd. Refer to the
operatinginsmzetions spp,pliedwith yo_
disc,
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[ SELECT DVD
Before you start ...
• T_n onthe DVD-VCR end your TV.
• Switzh the input selector on your TV so
that the sign0g from the player appears on
the %; _rcen.
• Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD
player.
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pla_e a disc on the disc t_ay,
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