Sony SLV-D251P User Manual

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

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Selecting a language

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

continued

Setting the clock

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.

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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Setting the clock

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.

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

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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Ant/Cable [ Anten n a ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Guide Channel Setup

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Memorizing

Please Wait

CHANNEL SETUP

SET UP

RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

SET UP

RETURN

AUTO CH MEMORY

SET UP

RETURN

Presetting channels

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.

Presetting channels

Basic Operations

Playing discs

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

Before you start ...

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and 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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Playing discs

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 .

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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Playing discs

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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