Sony SLV-D251P User Manual

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2-050-773-13 (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 c all Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Inf o rmat ion Servi ces

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

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

For Customers in Canada If this product is not working pr operly, please call 1-877 -602- 2008 fo r Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related qu estion s please cont act our Customer Information S ervice Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write t o us at: C us tomer Infor mation S ervice 11 5 Gordo n

Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

SLV-D251P

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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.

USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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.

WARNING

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELEC TRIC 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. ______________ 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.

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 th e 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 u nit 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 co ld to a warm location, moistu r e 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 a confined space such as a book or similar unit.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be oper ated 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.

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Important Safety

DVD Precautions

Instructions

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions . 3 Heed all warnings . 4 Follow all in s tructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventila ti on openings. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-ty pe plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet , consult an el ectrician for replaceme n t of the obsolete o u tlet.

10 Protect th e power cord from bei ng w al ke d on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatu s .

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the c art /app arat us comb inat ion to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lig htning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required w he n the apparatus has been damaged i n any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instru me nt s w ith this product will incre ase eye ha zard.

• To prev ent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Should any solid object or liqui d fall int o th e 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 place d in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate prope rly. 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 in put s or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers ma y be da maged when a peak level sect io n is pl aye d .

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commer cially availabl e cleanin g disc. It may cause a malfun ct ion.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This playe r is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen displ ay im age 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 susc ep tible to this.

Important Safety Instructions

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2 WARN ING 2 Welcome! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 7 Notes about discs

Getting Started

8 Step 1 : Unpacking

9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Basic hookups 17 Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock 23 Step 6 : Presetting channels

Basic Operations

27 Playing disc s 31 Guide to the on-screen display 34 Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) 35 Playing a tape 39 Recording TV programs 42 Recording TV programs using the

timer

45 Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

47 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

Table of contents

Advanced Hookups

48 A/V Receiver hookup 50 S-Video/Component Video hookup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

52 Audio Setup 54 Screen Setup 58 Setting the display or sound track

language

60 Parental Control (limiting playback

by children)

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DVD Additional Operations

63 Using the DVD’ s menu 65 Zooming into a scene 66 Changing the angles 67 Displaying the subtitle 68 Various play mode functions

(Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)

73 Changing the sound 74 Virtual surround setting 76 Playing an MP3 audio track 80 Playing JPEG image files 84 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/

OFF” Functions

VCR Additional Operations

86 Quick Timer Recording 87 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

88 Searching using various functio ns 90 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 91 Changing menu options 93 Editing with another VCR

Caution

For use of the VCR

Television programs, films, video tape s and other materials may be copyrigh ted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the prov isions of the copy right laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable televisi on transmission and/or program owner.

For use of the DVD player

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

Additional Information

95 General setup information

99 Troubleshooting 104 Glossary 106 Specifications 107 Index to parts an d controls 112 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 113 Index

Table of contents

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About this manual

This player can play the

• This manual mainly explains operations

using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the DVD-VCR having the same or similar names.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs.

• The meaning of the icons used in thi s manua l is described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode or DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in vide o CD for mat or Super VCD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/C D -Rs / CD RWs containing MP3 tracks or JPEG files)

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.

* audio

following disc s

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

VIDEO CD

Music CD

“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

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 copyrig ht s.

DVDs labeled will also play on this player.

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

ALL

About this manual

SLV-DXXXX

NO.

Region code

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Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cann ot p la y t he following disc s:

• All CD-ROMs (i ncluding PHOTO CDs)/CD Rs/CD-RWs othe r than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to

ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

• Data part of CD-Extra s

• 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 disc s:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

• A disc re corded in a colo r system other th an NTSC, such as PA L or SECAM (this play er conforms to the NTSC color system).

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

• A disc wit h paper or stickers on i t .

• A disc that has t he adhesi ve of ce lloph ane tape or a sticker still left on it.

Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not p lay if i t has not been correctly finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW disc s with CPRM* protection ma y not be played if they contain a copy protection signal.

* CPRM (C ontent Protection for Reco rdable

Media) is a coding tech nology that protects the copyright of images.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playba ck operatio ns of DVDs an d VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs ac cording to the disc contents the software producers designed, s om e playback features ma y no t be a va il able . Als o, re fer to t he instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is de si gned to playback di scs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, vari ous music discs enco ded with copyright pr ot ection technologies ar e m arketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this pr oduct.

Notes about discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the sur fa ce.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air du cts, or l eave it in a car parked in dir ect sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After play ing, store the disc in its case.

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

Do not use solven ts such as benzine, th i nner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-stat ic spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Notes about discs

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Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-t ype connectors

• S iz e AA (R6 ) bat teries • Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3)

Note

• The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) bat teries 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.

Getting Started

Using the remote

Remote sensor

commander

You can use this remo te commander to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.

If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

Notes

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

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

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

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

• Do not expose the remote sensor to di re ct lig ht from the sun or lighting apparatus. Do ing so

To operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO

the VCR DVD·VIDEO

your TV TV

to avoid possible damage from batter y le akage.

may cause a malfunction.

the DVD-VCR

at the DVD-VCR

and point at the remote sens or at your TV

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

, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor

TV / DVD·VIDEO

SELECT VIDEO

SELECT DV D

Setting up the remote commander

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Step 3 : Basic hookups

Before you get started

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

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the conne ct ion s are compl et ed. If you connect the A C p ow er cor d befor e the co nnec tions ar e comp leted, you may n ot be able to use the Plug and Play function.

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

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

Selecting the best hookup option

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

If your TV has audio/ video inputs, re fer to page 11 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

(Plug and Play) Hookup 2

(Plug and Play) Hookup 3 Page 16

Pages 12 and 13

Pages 14 and 15

Basic hookups

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.

Caution

Connectio ns between the DVD-VCR’s VHF/UHF c onnector an d the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the foll owing instruct i ons. 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 simul ta neous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is p rovided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for prope r 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.

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Audio/video (A /V) hookup

If your TV has audio /vi deo ( A/V) inp ut jacks , you will ge t bette r pict ure and so und if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages f or antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 48) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “h omet heater” experience.

If you are not planni ng 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 con nections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Audio/video co r d (supplied)

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

Getting Started

Stereo receiverDVD-VCR

Audio cord (not supplied)

Stereo receiverDVD-VCR

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 whi te LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

continued

Basic hookups

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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 have cable TV).

A Use this hookup if you are using:

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

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

• S eparate VHF and UHF antennas

DVD-VCR

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.

For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

DVD-VCR

VHF

UHF

VHF

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 IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied) (p age 98).

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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.

Getting Started

to AC outlet

AC power cord

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and cha nn els.

When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the displ ay 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 17. The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock

is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display win dow, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page21.

T o add or disa b le channe ls manuall y, see “Presetting/disabling chan nels manually” on page 25.

Notes

• If you conne ct th e A C po w er cor d bef ore th e ante nna co nnec tion s are c omplet ed, the cha nne ls may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 23.

• Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote co m ma nder 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 on the unit with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

continuously for 5 seconds or more

continued

Basic hookups

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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.

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.

Basic hookups

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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.

Getting Started

to AC outlet

AC power cord

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and cha nn els.

When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the displ ay 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 17. The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock

is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display win dow, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page21.

T o add or disa b le channe ls manuall y, see “Presetting/disabling chan nels manually” on page 25.

Notes

• Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote co m ma nder 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 on the unit with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

continuously for 5 seconds or more

continued

Basic hookups

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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

• R ecord with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Wall

Cable box

DVD-VCR

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

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

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

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 17.

Basic hookups

to AC outlet

AC power cord

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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 yo ur TV.

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

to DVD·VIDEO on the

remote (page 9).

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 95). 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 mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop th e DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v

ENTER

Getting Started

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER .

Press V/v to select “Language”, th en press ENTER.

The “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE”

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

OPTION SETUP

Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off RF Output Channel

RETURN

ENTER

English Español Français

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

menu appears.

ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

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

continued

Selecting a language

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Press SET UP 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 chann els 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 no t yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 21).

Before you start…

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

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

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 95). 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 mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop th e DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Getting Started

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER .

Press V/v to select “Clock Set/Adjust”, then press ENTER.

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off RF Output Channel

ENTER

Auto Manual

ENTER

OPTION SETUP

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

SET UP

RETURN

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Setting the clock

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

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH [ Auto ] Time zone [ Au t o ] Daylight saving [ Au t o ]

vVb

RETURN

SET UP

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

• For “Clock dat a 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 [ 123 ] Time zone [ Au t o ] Daylight saving [ Au t o ]

to select a channel that carries a time signal. Use this option if you kno w of a chann el that

vVb

RETURN

SET UP

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 selec t “ Auto” to hav e the D VD-VCR a utomatically set your time zone.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH [ Auto ] Time zone [ Pac. ] Daylight saving [ Auto ]

The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern)

vVb

RETURN

SET UP

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 hav e the D VD-VCR a utomatically set the daylight saving time.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH [ Auto ] Time zone [ Auto ] Daylight saving [ No ]

vVb

RETURN

SET UP

Setting the clock

Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.

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

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Notes

• The clock cannot be set au to matically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock ma nually (page 21 ).

• 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 21).

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

• T o re co r d TV prog r ams using the timer, you must set the clock accura tely.

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

Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and yo ur TV.

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

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 95). 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 mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop th e DVD playback.

to DVD·VIDEO on the

Getting Started

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER .

Press V/v to select “Clock Set/Adjust”, then press ENTER.

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off RF Output Channel

ENTER

Auto Manual

ENTER

OPTION SETUP

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

SET UP

RETURN

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

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CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date

12:00

1/01 2004 Thu

ENTER

Year

RETURN

SET UP

Press V/v to set the hour.

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

Set the month, day, and year in sequence by pressing b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits, then press b.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

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CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date

12:00

1/01 2004 Thu

ENTER

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date

12:00

1/01 2004 Thu

ENTER

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date

12:00

10/06 2004 Wed

ENTER

Year

RETURN

Year

RETURN

Year

RETURN

SET UP

Setting the clock

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Tip

• To change the digits wh ile setting, p r es s B to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing V/v.

Notes

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

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

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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 25).

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

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

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

to DVD·VIDEO on the

remote (page 9).

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 95). 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 mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop th e DVD playback.

SET UP

Getting Started

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER .

OPTION SETUP

Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off RF Output Channel

RETURN

ENTER

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Presetting channels

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

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

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

CHANNEL SETUP

Ant/Cable [ Ca ble TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup

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RETURN

SET UP

Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”

• To preset cable TV channels: Press

B/b to select “Cable TV.”

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:

B/b to select “Antenna.”

Press

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

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

Ant/Cable [ Ca ble TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup

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Please Wait

CHANNEL SETUP

SET UP

RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

SET UP

RETURN

AUTO CH MEMORY

SET UP

RETURN

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Presetting/disabling channels manually

Before you start…

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

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

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 95). 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 mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop th e DVD playback.

Getting Started

CH +/– Number

buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (OPTION) and press ENTER .

Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off RF Output Channel

ENTER

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

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup

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Press V/v to select “Channel Add/Delete,” then press ENTER.

Presetting channels

OPTION SETUP

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

SET UP

RETURN

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To prese t/disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter

the channel number.

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

or “DELETE” (deleted).

3 Press ENTER.

Channel to be preset

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE

Select channel:

(in memory)

press

(deleted)

to ADD to DELETE

and press

Channel to be disabled

CHANNEL ADD/DELETE

Select channel:

press

to ADD to DELETE

and press

Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Note

• If you have not preset channels aut omatically, you cannot preset/disabl e c hannels manually.

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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 yo ur TV.

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

•Set TV

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

?/1 Z

./ > X PAUSE

x STOP H PLAY

m/M y

Basic Operations

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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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 63. For VIDEO CDs, see page 84.

* “– – – – –” appears when no disc is loaded.

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP Pause play* Resume play after pause H PLAY Go to the next frame in pause mode SKIP Go to the next chapter, track, or scene

in continuous play mode Go back to the pre viou s chapter , track,

or scene in continuous play mode Replay the previous scene in

continuous play mode* (Instant Replay)

Briefly fast forward the current scene in continuous play mode* (Instant Advance)

Stop play and remove the disc Z

X PAUSE

> NEXT on the remote or M on the unit

. PREV on the rem ote or m on the unit

REPLAY

SKIP

Hour SecondMinute

Playing discs

*1If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically

stop.

For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only

For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only

Tips

• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog th at you missed.

• The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to watch.

Notes

• You may not be able to use the Inst ant Replay or Instant Advance function wi th som e sce nes.

• Switching between original (ORG) and pla y li st (PL) within a disc recorde d in VR mode is possible only while the disc is stopped. Press TOP MENU to switch betw ee n ORG a nd PL .

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To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)

The DVD player remembers the point where you stopp ed the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.

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

Press H PLAY.

The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.

Tip

• To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x STOP twic e then press H PLAY.

T o locate a point quic kl y b y pla ying a dis c in fast f orwa rd or fa st reve rse in continuous play mode

Press m or M on the remote. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes as follows.

• DVD: PLAY t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3 t FF4/FR4 t FF5/FR5 t FF6/FR6

• CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD: PLAY t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3

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

Note

• The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD , MP 3 and VIDEO CD depending on the recording method .

Basic Operations

To locate a point quickly in continuous play mode (CD and MP3 only)

During playback, hold down m or M on the unit The playback speed changes as follows.

PLAY t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3

Note

• The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD , MP 3 and VIDEO CD depending on the recording method .

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

Press X PAUSE, then press cyclically as follows.

* You can not watch reverse slow motion with DVD-RW in VR mod e. Reverse slow motion

playback also may not be possible for som e VID E O CD s de pe nding on the recording method.

To resume normal playba c k , p res s H PLAY.

or y. With each press, the playback speed changes

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Tip

• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recomm end performing the

operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 86).

Notes

• Y ou can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on

page 54)

• Do not perform VIDEO playback while playin g ba ck a disc.

• If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratch es, the pla yer may stop playback at the

point of the s cratch.

• Except for during normal pla y or FF1 pl ay, no sound is output.

• Discs recorded in VR mod e with Once Copy signal cannot be pla ye d because of copyright

protection.

• Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is not guaranteed.

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 consu m er should take proper precautions when the analog ster eo jacks of the D VD pl ayer ar e connect ed to an ampl if icatio n syst em. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playbac k, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digita l jack of the DVD player.

• Set the sound to “STEREO ” usi ng th e AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a

CD (page 73).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio

component having a built-in DTS deco der. 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 52), an d may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound tra ck

• 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 52).

• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to

“On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 52). A loud noise may come out fr om the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be dam aged.

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

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Guide to the on-screen display

You can chec k disc information during playback.

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

Number buttons

Basic Operations

V/v/B/b ENTER

O RETURN

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to “ D VD Aud io/Subti tle Lang uage” on pag e 112 for the abbreviation of the language.

Current title/track number

Current chapter number

Note

• You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.

Type of dis c

Counter position

V oice language

Subtitle language

Custom AV Mode

1/3 1/36

Standard

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To playback the desired title/track or chapter

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

Press V/v during playback 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.

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Standard

ENTER

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 position.

To playback from the desired title/track counter position

You can playback from the desired title/track counter position using this menu.

Press V/v during playback to select the counter

position icon. Enter the desired elapsed playing time of the current

title/track using the number buttons. Press ENTER to start playback.

Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the

menu.

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ENTER

Tip

• You can cha nge the counter position information (playing time or remaining tim e) usi ng

B/b (DVD and CD only).

DVD Indication Counter information

T ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Elapsed pl ay ing time of the current title T– ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Remaining time of the current title C ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Elapsed playing time of the current chapter C– ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Remaining time of the current chapter

CD Indication Counter information

T ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Elapsed playing time of the current track T– ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Remaining time of the current track D ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Elapsed playing time of the disc D– ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Remaining time of the disc

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Notes

• The display may not change as operated dep en d in g on the disc.

• The display window cont in ue indicating the playing time even when the co unter position information on the on- scre e n disp la y is be ing changed.

To adjust the playback pic ture (Custom AV Mode)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.

Press V/v during play bac k to s elect the Cu stom AV

Mode icon.

Press B/b to change the setting.

Setting Video Setting Audio Setting

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

by increasing the picture contrast and the colo r intensity.

Dynamic 2 Produces a mor e dynamic

picture than Dynamic 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color int ensi ty.

Standard Off (Default setting)

Displays a standard picture .

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

increasin g th e black level.

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

and black colors becom e ric h er, and the colo r contrast is increased.

Full (modulated) sound with clear treble an d bass.

Full (modulated) sound with even cl earer treble and bass than Dynamic 1.

Standard sound.

Powerful sound with even stronger bass than Cinema 1.

Powerful sound with strong bass.

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Standard

Basic Operations

Tip

• When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is rec ommended.

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Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake.

To lock the disc tray

When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. “LOCK” appears in the disp lay window. The disc tray is locked.

To unlock the disc tray

Press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. The disc tray is unlocked.

Notes

• If you lock the disc tray whil e open, the disc tray will be loc ked a fte r closing.

• You cannot lock the disc tray when the DVD-VCR is turned off. If the DVD-VCR is turned

on, you can lock the disc tray either in play mode or stop mode.

SELECT DVD

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Playing a tape

Before you start ...

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and yo ur TV.

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

•Set TV

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

?/1 Z

TRACKING +/–

CLEAR

m/M y ./> X PAUSE

x STOP H PLAY

DISPLAY

Basic Operations

Insert a tape. The VCR starts playing automatically if

you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

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Press H PLAY. The display window shows the

playback time. When the tape reaches the end,

it will rewind automatically.

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 dur i ng stop Eject the tape Z

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

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.

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To play/search at various speeds

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fastforward or rewind

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

Play in slow motion During pause, press y. Play frame by frame Replay the previous scene in

continuous play mode* (Instant Replay)

Fast forward the current scene for 30 seconds in continuous play mode* (Instant Skip)

Play at various speeds (Shuttle play)

*1For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode

You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in

total.

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

continues to play at 5 time s no rm al speed.

• During playback, hold down M or m. The tape continues to play at 5 time s no rm al sp eed. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During pause, press SKIP. During playback, press REPLAY.

During playback, press SKIP.

During playback, press .or >. 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

Basic Operations

To skip playback

You can skip a sce ne t hat you do not want to watch and restart playback. During playback, press SKIP (see “To play/search at various speeds” above).

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 89.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback.

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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 ca nnot be guaranteed .

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

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a por tion w ith no recording.

• When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the di spl ay 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 p laying at high speed in reverse.

• While playing a tape, you can disp la y the setup menu, but the remote commande r’s function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

• When playback does not sta rt even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set “Auto Play” to “On” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu (page 91).

• Stop disc playback while playing back a video.

• The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes. The VCR will automat ical ly identify the type of tape inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution wil l not be visi ble on screen; there may also be pict ure distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.

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Record ing TV programs

Before you start ...

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and yo ur TV.

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

•Set TV

• To record from a cable b ox, turn it on.

• Make sure the tape is longer than the total

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

recording time.

?/1 Z

CH +/– Number buttons

TV/VIDEO INPUT

SELECT

z REC

SP/EP

x STOP H PLAY

ENTER

DISPLAY

Basic Operations

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

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

Press z REC to start recording.

“REC” appears in the display wind ow.

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

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

Time counter

To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set “Tape Length” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

” menu correctly (page 91).

Remaining tape length

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 con nect ions, 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 t o t he DVD playback screen.

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

Basic Operations

Tips

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

• You can select a vi de o source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jac ks us in g the IN PU T SELECT button.

• The display appears on the T V scre en indicating informati on a bout the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

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

• 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 playbac k.

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Recording TV programs using the timer

You can preset up to e i ght 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 app ears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

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

• When using a cable box, turn it on.

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

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

?/1 Z

CLEAR SET UP

TV/VIDEO TIMER

INPUT SELECT

x STOP H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (PROGRAM) and press ENTER. You can also display the timer pr ogramming menu by pressing TIMER.

The timer programm ing menu appears.

Recording TV programs using the timer

CH START END DATE

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

CH START END DATE

SPEED

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

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

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

• To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press v while the date is flashing. F or details, see “Daily/weekly re cording” on page 43.

• To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press v to display “Auto” in the “SPEED” position. For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed function” on pag e44.

Press b to confirm the setting. To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat s tep 2. Press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

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CLEAR

Basic Operations

Press O RETURN to exit the menu.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. Timer recording will operate properly regardless if the DVDVCR power is on or off.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To stop recording

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

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 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 re v erse 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

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To use the Auto Tape Speed function

When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and th e remaining ta pe becom es shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed , select SP. To operate this function, set “Tap e Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 91).

To watch another TV program after setting the timer

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

If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V conn ections, set the TV to the

TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel o n t he T V.

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

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

• 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 37). – Display tape information on the TV sc reen (page 40).

Recording TV programs using the timer

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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Before you start…

• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and yo ur TV.

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

•Set TV

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

• When using a decoder, 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 mo de, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop th e DVD playback.

CLEAR SET UP TIMER

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

Basic Operations

Press SET UP, then press V/v to select (PROGRAM) and press ENTER. Y ou can also display the timer pr ogramming menu by pressing TIMER.

The timer programming menu appears.

Press V/v to select setting you wa n t to c h ange or cancel.

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

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

CH START END DATE 01 05 31

03 01 31 06

06 32 08

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CH START END DATE 01 05 31

03 01 31 06

06 32 08

vVb

07 31

03 32 1/21

PMP

07 31

03 32 1/21

PMP

1/20

1/21 EP

RETURN

1/20

1/21 EP

RETURN

SPEED

SP Auto

SPEED

SP Auto

CLEAR

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Press O RETURN to confirm the setting. Press O RETURN again to exit the menu.

When the timer settings overlap

The program th at star ts f irst ha s pri ority a nd the s econd pr ogram start s recor ding on ly after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has pr iority.

Program 1 Program 2

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

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Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the D VD-VC R so that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

To lock the DVD-VCR

When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold do wn ?/1 PO WER on the unit appears in the display window. The DVD-VCR turns off and the indicator

remains lit if there is a timer setting. The DVD-VCR will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the DVD-VCR

Hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit window. The DVD-VCR is unlocked and turns on.

T o stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x. The recording stops and the DVD-VCR is unlocked.

Note

• The DVD-VCR will be unlocked when: – You stop time r rec ording by pressing – You insert a tape. – The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

?/1 POWER

until “LOCK”

Basic Operations

until “LOCK” disappears from the display

Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

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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 Sur round 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.

DVD-VCR

(red)

(white)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Note

• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the mon aural rear speaker with a ce nte r spe ake r, 2 rear

speakers and a subwoofer.

(white)

to audio input

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

Center

(red)

[Speakers]

Rear (mono)

Front (R)Front (L)

A/V Receiver hookup

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B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver 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 Di gital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

DVD-VCR

B-1 B-2

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

to audio input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Subwoofer Center

Rear (R)

Note

• After you have comp leted the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 52). Otherw ise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

(red)

(white)

and

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Advanced Hookups

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICA L)

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

A/V Receiver hookup

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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

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

• If you set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCRE E N SET UP” menu, S-Video playback may be

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to audio input

TV or AV amplifier

distorted.

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

to coaxial or optical digital input

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

S-VIDEO cord (not suppli e d)

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 48 for audio connections.

DVD-VCR

(blue) (red)

Component video cord (not suppli e d)

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

(green)

(green) (blue)

(red)

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 56). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange when the DVD player outputs progressive signals.

PROGRESSIV E in d ic a to r

Advanced Hookups

Notes

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

• Consumers should note that not all hi gh definition television sets are fully compatible with

this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, i t is re commended that the user switch the connection to the

“standard definition” output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compat ibi li ty w ith

this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

S-Video/Component Video hookup

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DVD Settings and Adjustments

Audio Setup

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

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup:

ENTER

DVD SETUP

RETURN

SET UP

Audio Setup

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

Dolby Digital DTS Audio DRC

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

AUDIO SETUP

[ D-PCM ] [ Off ] [ Standard ]

SET UP

RETURN

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Press B/b to select an item.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Menu choices

• Dolby Digital

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

D-PCM Select this when the pla yer i s connec ted t o an audio compon ent

lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Dolby Digital Select this when the playe r is conn ected t o an aud io comp onent

with a built-in D olby Digital decoder.

•DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Off Select this when the pla yer is co nnecte d to a n audio co mponen t

lacking a built-in DTS decoder.

On Select this when the pla yer is co nnecte d to a n audio co mponen t

with a built-in D TS decoder.

• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when pl aying 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.

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Standard Normally select th is position.

Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance.

Notes

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

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

• Noise may occur in the Line arPCM double-speed audi o. This is not a malfunction.

• If you set “DTS” to “On ,” you cannot select surround setting (page 74).

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

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD), then press ENTER.

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

TV Type Black Level Progressive

vVb

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

To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 56.

Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup:

RETURN

ENTER

SCREEN SETUP

[

4:3 Letter Box

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

[

]

Off

[

]

Off

SET UP

]

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Press B/b to select an item.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Menu choices

• T V Type

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

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

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

4:3 Pan Scan Select this when you conn ect 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 conne ct a wide-sc reen TV or a TV with a w ide

mode function.

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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

• Black Level

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

Off Stops the increase o f the contrast. On Increases th e contrast.

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.

continued

Screen Setup

Page 56

To set the “Progressive” setting

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image.

Follow step 1 and 2 on page 54, then press V/v to

select “Progressive.”

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

Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.

1 Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan

capable.

2 Connect with Component Video Output jacks

(red/green/blue connection s). See “Use this hookup if your TV has component video input ja cks” on page 51.

3 Press B/b to select [OK] to test your video

signal.

If video signal appears OK, video connection is

complete. Press ENTER. The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up

in orange. If picture is dist orted, press O RETURN.

Check the connection (page 51). Press SET UP to exit the menu.

SCREEN SETUP

TV Type Black Level Progressive

vVb

TV Type Black Level Progressive

vVb

Progressive Scan Output

1) Ensure your TV is (480P) Progressive Scan capable.

2) Connect with Component Video Output jacks. (red/green/blue connections)

3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.

4) If video signal appears OK, video connection is complete.

If picture is OK, press [ENTER] key If picture is distorted, press [RETURN] key. To Deactivate Press [PAUSE] on the unit for 5 seconds.

TV Type Black Level Progressive

[

4:3 Letter Box

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

[

4:3 Letter Box

RETURN

ENTER

SCREEN SETUP

OK CANCEL

RETURN

ENTER

SCREEN SETUP

TEST SCREEN

SCREEN SETUP

RETURN

ENTER

SCREEN SETUP

[

4:3 Letter Box

[

Off

[

Off

SET UP

[

Off

[ On ]

SET UP

[

Off

[ On ]

] ] ]

] ]

Screen Setup

vVb

RETURN

SET UP

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Tip

• The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit seconds or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2.

Note

• If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off”.

continuously for 5

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Screen Setup

Page 58

Setting the display or sound track language

You can set variou s la nguages for the disc’s menu, sound tra ck or subtitle.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER.

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

The “LANGUAGE SET UP” menu appears.

Setting the display or sound track language

DVD Menu Audio Subtitle

Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup:

RETURN

ENTER

LANGUAGE SETUP

: English : Original : Audio Follow

RETURN

ENTER

DVD SETUP

SET UP

Page 59

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

• 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 subtitle changes according to the language you selected for the s ound

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

DVD Menu

ENTER

Audio

ENTER

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

Subtitle

ENTER

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others

SET UP

RETURN

AUDIO LANGUAGE

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands

Original Others

SET UP

RETURN

Audio Follow

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Others

SET UP

RETURN

track.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Tip

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

Notes

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

• 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

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

RETURN

Hindi Japanese Russian Turkish Thai Korean

SET UP

Português Suomi Afrikaans Arabic Chinese Greek

ENTER

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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 predeterm ined level such as the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a pl ayback limitation level.

Number buttons

SET UP

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and press ENTER.

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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

Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup:

Use Password

ENTER

PARENTAL SETUP

DVD SETUP

RETURN

[ No ]

RETURN

SET UP

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Press b to set the parental control.

• If you have not entered a pa ss w o r d

The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password us i ng the number buttons.

The display for confir ming 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 us i ng the number buttons. After registering a password, if you set Password

” to “No,” “PASSWORD CHECK”

screen will not appear.

“Use

Enter Password

––––

-~9

Re-enter Password

––––

-~9

Enter Password

––––

-~9

Use Password Rating Level Change Password

CREATE PASSWORD

RETURN

CREATE PASSWORD

RETURN

PASSWORD CHECK

RETURN

PARENTAL SETUP

[ Yes ] :1

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Press V/v to select “Rating Level,” then press 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 lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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

ENTER

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

ENTER

SET UP

RETURN

RATING LEVEL

SET UP

RETURN

RATING LEVEL

SET UP

RETURN

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Press SET UP to exit the menu.

To change the password

Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 61.

The display for entering a new password appears. Enter a new 4-dig it pa ss w o r d 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 3 on page 6 1.

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 fo r 5 seconds.

“Reset OK” appears on the screen. Turn off the D VD-VCR.

The password is cleared. To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 61.

Notes

• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Co ntrol function, playback ca nnot be limited on this play er.

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

• Write your password down and keep it in a safe plac e in ca se you forget it.

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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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

x STOP

V/v/B/b ENTER

MENU TOP

DVD Additional Operations

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 ite m you want to play or change. You can also use the number buttons to select the item. In this case, step 3

is skipped.

continued

Using the DV D’s menu

Page 64

Press ENTER.

To turn off the DVD’s menu

Press x STOP

Note

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button or search a point by setting the time.

Using the DVD’s menu

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Zooming into a scene

You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. T o zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 80.

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.

Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification. Each time you press the button, the magni ficat io n changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification

Notes

• You cannot use 4

• The zoom function may not work de pe nding on the DVD.

× 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 yo u pre s s ANGLE during playback. This means that you can change the viewing an gle.

ANGLE

B/b

Changing the angles

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

number of angles .

Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number. The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

• Check the user’s manual of the purchased disc t o det ermine whether it supports angle operation. However, note that angle operation may not be possible for some discs.

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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.

SUBTITLE

V/v/B/b

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.

Depending on the D V D, the choice of language varies.

Refer to “DVD Audio/S ub titl e Lan guage ” on page112 for the abbre viati on of the language.

Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.”

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Of f” in step 3.

Note

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

DVD Additional Operations

Displaying the subtitle

Page 68

Various play mode functions (Program play,

Shuffle play, Repeat play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Program play (page 68)

• Shuffle play (page 70)

• Repeat play (page 71)

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

CLEAR REPEAT

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

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

Press REP EAT when the D VD pl ayer is in st op mode.

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

Page 69

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

PROGRAM

Track Program Order

Clear last track Clear all tracks

vVb

––

RETURN CLEAR

ENTER

––

4 5

Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then pre s s ENTE R.

PROGRAM

Track Program Order

Clear last track Clear all tracks

vVb

––

RETURN CLEAR

ENTER

To program other tracks, repeat step 3. The programmed track numbers are displayed in the selected order.

Press H PLAY to start program play. Program play star ts . When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by

pressing H PLAY.

To stop program play

Press CLEAR during playback.

To change or cancel a program

Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creati ng your own program (Program play).”

Press v repeatedly to select “Cle ar last track,” then press ENTER. Each time you

press the button, the last pr ogrammed number is canceled. You can also cancel the last programme d number by pressing CLEAR.

Follow step 3 for new programming.

––

DVD Additional Operations

To cancel all the programmed numbers

Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creati ng your own program (Program play).”

Press v repeatedly to select “Clear last track,” then pr ess b to select “Clear all

tracks” and press ENTER. All the programmed numbers are cancel ed.

Notes

• Up to 99 tracks can be displaye d.

• Up to 20 tracks can be prog ram med at one time.

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

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Playing in random order (Shuffle play)

Y ou can shuffle the playback order of tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.

CLEAR REPEAT

B/b

ENTER

Press REPEA T when the DVD player is in stop mode.

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

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

Tips

• Shuffle play will stop when all the t r acks are played back.

• You cannot r ep ea t pl ay while in shuffle play.

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle 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

B/b

Press REPEAT during playback.

Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.

When playing a DVD

• Chapter: repeats the current chapter.

• Title: repeats the current title on a disc.

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) or CD

• Track: repeats the current track.

• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• FILE: repeats the current track (file).

• DIR: repeats the current album (directory).

• DISC: repeats the current disc.

Off

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DVD Additional Operations

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

Page 72

To return to normal play

Select “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2.

Notes

• You cannot repeat play with DVD-RW in VR mode.

• You cannot rep ea t play VIDEO CDs with PBC functio n on. See “Pla yi ng V IDEO CDs with

“PBC ON/OFF” Functions” on page 84.

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

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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 select the l a nguage.

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 Karaoke VIDEO CD containi ng a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, y ou can he a r the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Disc type

Karaoke VIDEO CD Yes Karaoke DVD No

Playback instruments only

AUDIO

B/b

To enj oy Dolby Digita l o r DTS effect from a LinearPCM format disc, you have to make

B-2

the connection as shown on page 49.

Press AUDIO during playback.

Press B/b repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting.

• When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 112 for the abbreviation of the language.

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

Stereo

Left Th e sound of the left chan ne l ( m onaural) Right The sound of the rig ht channel (monaural )

The standard ster eo sound

ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1CH 1/2

Changing the sound

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Virtual surround setting

When you connect a s te reo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by usi ng sound imaging to cr eate virtual rea r s pe aker s f ro m th e s oun d o f the f ro nt speakers with out using actual rear speakers.

SURROUND

B/b

Virtual surround setting

Press SURROUND during playback.

Press B/b repeatedly to select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” “Surround3.” Surround effect increases as shown below.

Surround1 Surround2 Surround3

TV TV

Off

: Virtual speaker

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To cancel the setting

Select “Of f” in step 2.

Notes

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

• When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connecte d 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 surro undi ngs.

• If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” or “DT S ” t o “O n” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 52), sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect.

• If you activ ate the surround effect, the sampling frequency is converted to 48kHz/16bit.

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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) forma t.

REPEAT

H PLAY x STOP

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN TOP MENU

Playing an MP3 audio track

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

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

If you load a DATA CD which contains only MP3 audio files, the MP 3 display appears. Then you can skip step 2.

Select a Media Type

1 MP3 2 JPEG

ENTER

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

The first track star ts p laying. Press x STOP if necessary.

Repeat mode

Elapsed playing time

MP3

track 1 00:00

DIRECTORY:007

album 1 album 2 album 3 album 4 album 5 album 6 album 7

vVb

ENTER

FILES:014 mp

track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5 mp3 track 6 mp3 track 7 mp3 track 8 mp3 track 9 mp3 track 10

RETURN

STOP

OFF

SET UP

Press O RETURN, then press V/v to select the desired directory in the left column, then press ENTER.

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

The selected track starts pl aying. When a track or alb um is being pla yed, the titl e

is shown in a box. The playing track number appears on the display window.

MP3

track 1 00:00

DIRECTORY:007

album 1 album 2 album 3 album 4 album 5 album 6 album 7

vVb

ENTER

MP3

track 5 00:01

DIRECTORY:007

album 1 album 2 album 3 album 4 album 5 album 6 album 7

vVb

ENTER

To stop play

Press x STOP.

To repeat play

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repeat mode.

• F IL E: repeats the current track (file).

• DIR: repeats the current album (directory).

• DISC: repeats the current disc.

To go to the next or previous page

Press b or B.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu

Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU.

To turn off the display

Press x STOP twice, then press O RETURN repeatedly.

FILES:014 mp

track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5 mp3 track 6 mp3 track 7 mp3 track 8 mp3 track 9 mp3 track 10

RETURN

FILES:014 mp

track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5 mp3 track 6 mp3 track 7 mp3 track 8 mp3 track 9 mp3 track 10

RETURN

STOP

OFF

SET UP

PLAY

OFF

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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 12 alphanumeric cha ra ct ers c an 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 or level 2 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, r ecorded in the later s essions, 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 gen erate a loud noise which could dama ge your speaker system.

• The player cannot play audi o tr acks in MP3PRO format.

• This player supports MP3 audio tracks rec orded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampl in g frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempt in g to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipp in g or spe aker damage.

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

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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

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 does not take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example:

E contains G but 6 is played before

7.)

When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 77), 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 C) do not appear in the list.

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Tips

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03 , et c .) to the front of the track file names, the track s wil l be played in that order.

• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be played back.

Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD , the playback order may differ from the illustratio n above.

• The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 1000 albums and tracks in the DATA CD.

• A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for di scs th at contain both MP3 and JPEG files. Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are recorded then 100 MP 3 files are recorded, the 990 J P EG files recorded fir st and only the first 9 MP3 files can be recognized.

• Depending on the disc co ntents, playback may take some tim e t o start.

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Playing JPEG image files

You can play JPEG im a g e fi le s on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

./ >

H PLAY x STOP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

MENU TOP MENU

DISPLAY

Playing JPEG image files

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

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

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

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

The “Album” display will appears. If you do not press ENTER after selecting a

media type, the selected me dia will be automatically played.

Select a Media Type

1 MP3 2 JPEG

ENTER

Album Photo

SLIDE SHOW

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Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, then press V/v/ B/b to select an image in the “Album” display.

To display the selected image

1 Press ENTER.

The selected image number appears in the display window.

2 To display the next/previous image, press

./>.

IMAGE

To play the Slide show

1 Press H PLAY.

You can also play the Slide s how us ing th e menu on the selected image. For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show” on page 82.

2 Press B/b to select the desired playing

speed on the “Interval” menu, then press ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image.

To rotate the selected image

Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”

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

Each time you press ENTER, the image turns clockwise by 90° .

To zoom in an image

Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”

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

“ ” appears. Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the posi tion

where you want to zoom in. Press ENTER repeatedly to change the

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

2× t normal magnification

Interval

: Fast

: Normal

IMAGE

: Slow

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To enjoy the Slide show

Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”

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

The “Interval” menu appears. Press B/b t o select the desired play speed, then press

ENTER. Slide show starts.

To turn on/off the menu in the single image display

Press CLEAR to turn off the menu. Press B or b to turn on the menu.

To return to the “Album” display

Press MENU to return to the “Album” display. Press . repeatedly to return to the first “Album” page.

To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu

Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU.

Notes

• Slide show can play in only one direction.

• You cannot rota t e or z oom in the image during Slide show.

• If you select

be rotated. But if you start the slide show, the images will be rotated. Correct the rotation in the

“ ” in the rotated image display, the images in the “Album” d isp lay will not

“ ” menu.

Interval

IMAGE

About JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 for the player to recognize the files. 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.

Note

• A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that cont ain both MP3 and JPEG files.

Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first 9 MP3 files can be recognized.

Playing JPEG image files

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To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an JPEG image file is located in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files, 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

• The system can pl ay the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.

• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “. JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, “Can no t Display” will appear.

• Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playb ack m ay t ake some ti me to st art .

• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

• The image size that can be displa ye d is li m it ed . You can display the following images; width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.

Tip

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03 , et c .) t o the front of the file names, the files will be played in that order.

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Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions

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

Number buttons

V/v

ENTER

O RETURN MENU

Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions

Press MENU to select “PBC ON.” The menu for your sele ction appears.

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

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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 de pe nd in g on the VIDEO CD.

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

To play using “PBC OFF”

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

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VCR Additional Operations

Quick Timer Recording

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

While recording, press z REC.

z REC

x STOP

Quick Timer Recording

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 disp la y the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording

duration time.

2:00 2:30

3:00

3:30 4:00

Normal recording

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

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

Recording bilingual programs

Press AUDIO to display “SAP” on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, “SAP” appears on the TV screen. When “MAIN” is sel ected, 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 ind i cator 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 recor ded 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 indicato r

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Normal audio track

Monaural sound

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Notes

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

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

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Searching using various functions

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point whe r e 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.

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

Scan and play:

Go to

End search:

Press

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

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

Press H PLAY to view that p rogram.

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

Searching using various functions

Scan and play

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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.

Press V.

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

Go to

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.

Press v.

The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no bl ank space is found, the VCR reaches the end.

End search

Note

• Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in paus e an d then re leased to start the recording, no index mark will be inser ted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while VCR is put in pause.

Searching using various functions

VCR Additional Operations

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Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Although the VCR automatic ally adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor cond ition. In this c ase, manua lly adjust the tracking.

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

Note

• The auto tracking adjust m ent cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP

mode on other VCRs.

Tracking

Tracking meter

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

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Changing menu options

You can change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings. Normally the default settings are used. Change these settings if necessary.

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

SET UP

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off RF Output Channel

ENTER

OPTION SETUP

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

RETURN

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Press V/v to select (VIDEO) and press ENTER.

Press V/v to select the option to change.

VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

RETURN

[ T120 ] [ On ] [ Off ]

SET UP

[ T120 ] [ On ] [ Off ]

SET UP

Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat

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VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat

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Press B/b to change the setting.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Menu choices

The default settings are indicate d in bold prin t.

Menu option Set this option to

Tape Length • “T-120” when using a T-120 or shorter lengt h tape.

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

• “T-180” when using a T-180 or long er length tape.

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

with its safety tab removed .

• “Off” to turn off Auto play. You ne ed to press H PLAY to start playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Auto Repeat • “On” to play bac k a tape repeatedly. The VC R rewinds a tape

to the begi n ning and restarts playba ck 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/vi de o co rd (not supplie d)

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. Th e 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 O U T j ack s of th e ot her VCR, select the input correc tly to prevent a hum ming 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 channe ls, connect the audi o plu gs to the AUDIO L/R jacks usin g an audi o/vi deo cord (not supplied).

: Signal flow

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

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

T o start editing , press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X on this VCR when an unwanted scene

begins. When it ends, press X again to resume recording.

z RECX

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Additional Information

General setup information

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION), then press ENTER.

Press V/v to select the option to change.

vVb

OPTION SETUP

Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off RF Output Channel

RETURN

ENTER

OPTION SETUP

Language Clock Set/Adjust Channel Setup Auto Power Off RF Output Channel

RETURN

Press B/b to change the setting. When changing the “RF Output Channel,” confirmation messages will

appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.

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General setup information

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

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Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Menu choices

The default settings are indicate d in bold prin t.

Menu option Set this option to

Auto Power Off • “Off” to deactivate th e Aut o Power Off function.

• “1Hr”/“2Hr” to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.

RF Output Channel • “3CH” when using channel 3 to recei v e the VCR signal.

• “4CH” when using channel 4 to receive th e V CR signal. For details, see page 97.

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 95 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 “VIDEO” 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

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Attaching the external antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector (not supplied) to connect th e 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 VHF/UHF band mixer

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

300-ohm twin lead cable

Antenna connector (not supplied)

VHF/UHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

1 2 3 4

General setup information

75-ohm coaxial cable

Loosen the screws on the mixer.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

Retighten the screws.

Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in USA)

General Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

The ?/1 switch does not func ti on. • Conne ct 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 cann ot control other TVs. • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may

• 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 disconnect ed from

the wall out let. Reset the clock (and timer).

• Make sure yo u a r e pointing the remote commande r 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 adjust ed.

change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

/ DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.

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Additional Information

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DVD Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

Picture

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

There is no picture from yo ur V CR connected to the LINE IN jacks.

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

Sound

Sound is noisy. • When playing a CD with DTS soun d tra c ks, noise w ill

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

• Re-connect the connecting co rd s ecurely.

• The connecting cords are damaged.

• Check the connection to your TV (page 10) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signa l fro m 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/VI D EO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs cou ld 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 50).

• You have set the player to progressive format (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange) even though your TV cannot acc ept the progressive signal. In this case, set “P rogressive” to “Off” (page 56).

• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” and the player is set to normal (interlace) format (page 56).

• COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or “Progressive” of the “SCREEN SETUP” me nu i s not set correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange. Check the setting (page 54) and conn ec ti on (page 51).

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

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

• The connecting cord is damaged.

• The player is connec te d to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 11).

• 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 setti ng s (page 52).

come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 30) or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “Wide Range” (page53).

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Troubleshooting

Sony SLV-D251P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Welcome!

General Precautions

DVD Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Table of contents

About this manual

Notes about discs

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Playing discs

Guide to the on-screen display

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

Playing a tape

Record ing TV programs

Recording TV programs using the timer

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

Advanced Hookups

A/V Receiver hookup

S-Video/Component Video hookup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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

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

Changing the sound

Virtual surround setting

Playing an MP3 audio track

Playing JPEG image files

Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions

VCR Additional Operations

Quick Timer Recording

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Searching using various functions

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

General setup information

Troubleshooting