Sony SLV-D261P User Manual

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2-584-680-11 (1) US

DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669). For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services

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

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

For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon

Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

SLV-D261P

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

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. ______________ 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 de signe d 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 the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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

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

• Do not install the unit in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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Important Safety

DVD Precautions

Instructions

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation 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-type 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 electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

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

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 cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in 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 instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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

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

On operation

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

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

On adjusting volume when playing DVD

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

On cleaning discs

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

Important Safety Instructions

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Table of contents

2 WA RN I N G 2 Wel come! 2 General Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 DVD Precautions 6 About this manual 6 This player can play the following discs 8 Notes about discs

Getting Started

9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 : Basic hookups 18 Step 4 : Selecting a language 20 Step 5 : Setting the clock 24 Step 6 : Presetting channels

Basic Operations

28 Playing discs 33 Guide to the on-screen display 36 Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) 37 Playing a tape 40 Recording TV programs 43 Recording TV programs using the

timer

46 Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

48 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

Advanced Hookups

49 A/V Receiver hookup 51 S-Video/Component Video hookup

Table of contents

DVD Settings and Adjustments

53 Audio Setup 55 Screen Setup 59 Setting the display or sound track

language

61 Parental Control (limiting playback

by children)

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DVD Additional Operations

64 Using the DVD’s menu 66 Zooming into a scene 67 Changing the angles 68 Displaying the subtitle 69 Various play mode functions

(Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)

74 Changing the sound 75 Virtual surround setting 77 Playing an MP3 audio track 82 Playing JPEG image files 86 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/

OFF” Functions

VCR Additional Operations

88 Quick Timer Recording 89 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

90 Searching using various functions 92 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 93 Changing menu options 95 Editing with another VCR

Caution

For use of the VCR

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

For use of the DVD player

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by 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

97 General setup information 100 Troubleshooting 105 Glossary 107 Specifications 108 Index to parts and controls 113 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language 114 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 this manual 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 video CD format or Super VCD format

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

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

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 JPEG files)

Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

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

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

* audio

* audio tracks or

following discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/ Music CD

CD-RW/-R

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats:

– music CD format – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

– KODAK Picture CD format

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

defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

About this manual

The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:

– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

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Region code

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

DVDs labeled will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

SLV-DXXXX

NO.

ALL

Region code

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

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

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

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

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs 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 play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

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This player can play the following discs

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Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed 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 product.

Notes about discs

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

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard. “DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static 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-type connectors

• Size AA (R6) batteries

Note

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

Getting Started

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote

Remote sensor

commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) (?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, MUTING, TV/VIDEO, ENTER and the number buttons) 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.

To operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO

the VCR DVD·VIDEO

your TV TV

Notes

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

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

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• 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 direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

the DVD-VCR

at the DVD-VCR

and point at the remote sensor at your TV

TV / DVD·VIDEO

SELECT VIDEO

SELECT DVD

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

, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor

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 connections are completed. If you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function.

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

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

Selecting the best hookup option

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

If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 12 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 17

Pages 13 and 14

Pages 15 and 16

Getting Started

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

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

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Basic hookups

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Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 49) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience.

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

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

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

Stereo receiverDVD-V CR

Audio cord (not supplied)

Stereo receiverDVD-VCR

Basic hookups

Video cord (not supplied)

Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

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

• If you do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the

AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

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Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

Antenna hookup

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

A Use this hookup if you are using:

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

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

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

DVD-VCR

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

Getting Started

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

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-V CR

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) (page 99).

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Basic hookups

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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.

to AC outlet

AC power cord

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

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

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.

To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 18.

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock is incorrect, or “–:–” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page 22.

To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels manually” on page 26.

Notes

• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels

may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 24.

• Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time

after you purchase the DVD-VCR.

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit

with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

continuously for 5 seconds or more

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

Getting Started

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.

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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.

to AC outlet

AC power cord

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

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

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.

To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 18.

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock is incorrect, or “–:–” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page 22.

To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels manually” on page 26.

Notes

• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels

may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 24.

• Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time

after you purchase the DVD-VCR.

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit

with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

continuously for 5 seconds or more

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

• Record 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 your TV: A, B, or C.

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

Getting Started

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 18.

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 your TV.

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

to DVD·VIDEO on the

remote (page 10).

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 97). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

SET UP

V/v

ENTER

Selecting a language

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

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

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Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Getting Started

Selecting a language

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Step 5 : Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

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

The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 22).

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Before you start…

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your 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 10).

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 97). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

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.

O RETURN

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

ENTER

Auto Manual

OPTION SETUP

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

RETURN

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Setting the clock

ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

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

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH [ A uto ] Time zone [ Auto ] Daylight saving [ Au to ]

vVb

RETURN

SET UP

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

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

B/b

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Clock data CH [ 123 ] Time zone [ Auto ] Daylight saving [ Auto ]

to select a channel that carries a time signal. Use this option if you know of a channel 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 select “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your time zone.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

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

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 have the DVD-VCR automatically set the daylight saving time.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

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

Getting Started

vVb

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

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

Setting the clock

SET UP

RETURN

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Notes

• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 22).

• 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 22).

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

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

• 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 your TV.

• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / DVD·VIDEO remote (page 10).

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 97). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

to DVD·VIDEO on the

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Setting the clock

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.

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date

12:00

1/01 2005 Sat

Year

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.

vVb

RETURN

ENTER

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date

12:00

1/01 2005 Sat

RETURN

ENTER

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date

12:00

1/01 2005 Sat

RETURN

ENTER

CLOCK SET/ADJUST

Time Date

12:00

10/06 2005 Thu

RETURN

ENTER

Year

SET UP

Getting Started

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Tip

• To change the digits while setting, press 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 display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the DVD-VCR is turned off.

Setting the clock

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Step 6 : Presetting channels

This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 26).

SET UP

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

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

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

to DVD·VIDEO on the

remote (page 10).

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 97). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

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

V/v/B/b

ENTER

OPTION SETUP

RETURN

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

Presetting channels

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

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

CHANNEL SETUP

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

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.

vVb

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

vVb

Ant/Cable [ Antenna ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete

vVb

Memorizing

Please Wait

SET UP

RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

SET UP

RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

SET UP

RETURN

AUTO CH MEMORY

SET UP

RETURN

Getting Started

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Presetting channels

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Presetting/disabling channels manually

Before you start…

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

• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).

• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or “4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu (page 97). If your TV is connected to the DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

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

CH +/–

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Presetting channels

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 [ Ca ble TV ] Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete

vVb

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

OPTION SETUP

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

RETURN

CHANNEL SETUP

SET UP

RETURN

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To preset/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:

Getting Started

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 automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels 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 your TV.

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

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player (page 10).

?/1 Z

m/M y

./ > X PAU S E

x STOP H PLAY

Playing discs

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

with the playback side facing down

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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

Hour SecondMinute

may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 64. For VIDEO CDs, see page 86.

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

Tip

• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 88).

Notes

• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (see “Screen Setup” on page 55).

• Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc.

• If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the point of the scratch.

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

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP

Pause play*

Resume play after pause H PLAY

Go to the next frame in pause mode

Go to the previous frame in pause mode

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

X PAU SE

SKIP

REPLAY

> NEXT on the remote or M on the unit

. PREV on the remote or m on the unit

Basic Operations

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To Press

Locate a point quickly

m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M

on the unit) The playback speed changes as follows each time you

press the button on the remote (or depending on how long you press the button on the unit):

•DVD

fast forward: PLAY t ×1.4 ••N•* 2M t 3M t 4M t 5M t 6M fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t 2m t 3m t 4m t 5m t 6m

• CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD

fast forward: PLAY t 1M t 2M t 3M fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t 2m t 3m

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

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

X PAUSE during playback, then press or y The playback speed changes as follows each time you

press or y:

•DVD forward slow motion: ×0.6 reverse slow motion (except for DVD-RW in VR mode): 1 t 2 t 3

•VIDEO CD forward slow motion only: 1 y t 2 y t 3 y

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

Replay the previous scene for 10 seconds in continuous play

(Instant Replay)

mode*

Briefly fast forward the current scene for 30 seconds in continuous play mode*

3*4

REPLAY

SKIP

(Instant Advance)

Stop play and remove the disc Z

t 1M t

••N•*2 t 2 y t 3 y

Playing discs

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

Playback quickly or slowly with sound (See “To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD

only)” on page 31.)

*3For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only

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

Tips

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

• The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you do not want to watch.

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Notes

• No sound is output except for: – during normal play – during playback quickly or slowly with sound

• You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set.

• The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on the recording method.

• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes.

• Switching between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is possible only while the disc is stopped. Press TOP MENU to switch between ORG and PL.

To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)

You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To playback quickly, press M during playback. To playback slowly, press X PAUSE, then press y during playback.

Press H PLAY to return to normal playback.

Notes

• You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set.

• You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound.

To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)

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

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.

Basic Operations

Tip

To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x

STOP twice then press H PLAY.

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Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks.

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

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD

(page 74).

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

component having a built-in DTS decoder. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 53), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or

OPTICAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP”

menu (page 53).

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

“On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 53). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

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

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Guide to the on-screen display

You can check disc information during playback.

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

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 “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 113 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 disc

Counter position

Voice language

Subtitle language

Custom AV Mode

1/3

1/36

T 0:01:09

ENG 5.1CH

ENG (3/5)

Standard

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0 9

ENTER

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Guide to the on-screen display

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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.

vVb

1/3

1/36

T 0:01:09

ENG 5.1CH

ENG (3/5)

Standard

0 9

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.

Tip

• You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using

vVb

1/3

1/36

T 0:01:09

ENG 5.1CH

ENG (3/5)

Standard

0 9

ENTER

B/b (DVD and CD only).

DVD

Indication Counter information

T ∗ : ∗∗ : ∗∗ Elapsed playing 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

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

Guide to the on-screen display

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Notes

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

• The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position information on the on-screen display is being changed.

To adjust the playback picture (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 program you are watching.

Press V/v during playback to select the Custom 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 color intensity.

Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic

picture than Dynamic 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.

Standard Off (Default setting)

Displays a standard picture.

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

increasing the black level.

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased.

Full (modulated) sound with clear treble and bass.

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

Standard sound.

Powerful sound with even stronger bass than Cinema 1.

Powerful sound with strong bass.

vVb

1/3

1/36

T 0:01:09

ENG 5.1CH

ENG (3/5)

Standard

Basic Operations

Tip

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

Guide to the on-screen display

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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 display 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 while open, the disc tray will be locked after 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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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Playing a tape

Before you start ...

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

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

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10).

?/1 Z

TRACKING +/–

CLEAR

m/M y ./> X PAU SE

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.

Press H PLAY.

The display window shows the playback time.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Hour Minute Second

Playing a tape

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Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP

Pause play* X PAU SE

Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY

Fast-forward the tape M during stop

Rewind the tape m during stop

Eject the tape Z

* 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.

To play/search at various speeds

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fastforward or rewind

Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press 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*

Play at various speeds (Shuttle play)

(Instant Skip)

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

continues to play at 5 times normal speed.

• During playback, hold down M or m. The tape

continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

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

Playing a tape

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

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

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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 91.

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

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes during pause.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

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

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

• When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to “0:00:00” and the count starts over again.

• No sound is output during playback at various speeds.

• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

• While playing a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commander’s function switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.

• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set “Auto Play” to “On” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu (page 93).

• Stop disc playback while playing back a video.

• The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. The VCR will automatically identify the type of t ape inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be picture 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.

• The playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP/LP mode cannot be guaranteed.

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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Recording TV programs

Before you start ...

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

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

•Set TV

• To record from a cable box, turn it on.

• Make sure the tape is longer than the total

/ DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10).

recording time.

?/1 Z

CH +/–

Number buttons

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

z REC

SP/EP

x STOP H PLAY

ENTER

DISPLAY

Recording TV programs

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 times 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 window.

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 “Ta p e Len g t h ” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

” menu correctly (page 93).

Remaining tape length

Basic Operations

Maximum Recording Time

Tape Length SP EP

T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs

T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs

T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs

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To watch another TV program while recording

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

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

TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

To watch a DVD while recording

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.

Press H PLAY.

The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change to the DVD playback screen.

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

Recording TV programs

Tips

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

• You can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the 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 LP mode.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY.

• You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape.

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

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Recording TV programs using the timer

You can preset up to eight programs at a time.

Before you start…

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

• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

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

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10).

• 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.

CLEAR

SET UP TV/VIDEO TIMER

INPUT SELECT

x STOP H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Basic Operations

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

The timer programming menu appears.

Recording TV programs using the timer

CH START END DATE

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RETURN

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SPEED

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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.

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

• To record from a source connected to the

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

• To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press

v while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 44.

• 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 page 45.

vVb

RETURN

CLEAR

Press b to confirm the setting.

To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 2.

Press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

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 SELECT 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 reverse order.

the current date t Daily t Mo~Sa t Mo~Fr tSun’s t Mon’s t ..... t Sat’s

t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date

Recording TV programs using the timer

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To use the Auto Tape Speed function

When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to 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 “Tape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 93).

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 connections, set the TV to the

TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

To watch a DVD after setting the timer

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.

Press H PLAY.

The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will automatically change to the DVD playback screen.

Basic Operations

Tips

• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the timer setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings” on page 46.

• 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 39). – Display tape information on the TV screen (page 41).

Note

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the timer setting with no tape inserted.

Recording TV programs using the timer

Page 46

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 your TV.

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

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10).

• 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 mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

CLEAR

SET UP

TIMER

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 programming menu by pressing TIMER.

The timer programming menu appears.

Press V/v to select setting you want to change 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

vVb

CH START END DATE 01 05 31

03 01 31 06

06 32 08

vVb

07 31

03 32 1/21

PMP

RETURN

07 31

03 32 1/21

PMP

RETURN

1/20

M M

1/20

M M

1/21 EP

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 that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Program 1

Program 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Tip

• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap.

about 20 seconds

Basic Operations

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 DVD-VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

To lo c k t he DVD- V C R

When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER 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.

To 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 timer recording by pressing – You insert a tape. – The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

?/1 POWER

until “LOCK”

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 Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.

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

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DVD-VCR

Advanced Hookups

(red)

(white)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Note

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

continued

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 Digital 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 completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”

and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 53). Otherwise, 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

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

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 “SCREEN SETUP” 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 supplied)

Advanced Hookups

continued

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 49 for audio connections.

DVD-VCR

(blue) (red)

Component video cord (not supplied)

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

(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 57). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange when the DVD player outputs progressive signals.

PROGRESSIVE indicator

Notes

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

• Consumers should note that not all high 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, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the

“standard definition” output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with

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

DVD Settings and Adjustments

SET UP

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

Dolby Digital DTS Audio DRC

vVb

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

continued

Audio Setup

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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 player is connected to an audio component

lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

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

with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

•DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

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

lacking a built-in DTS decoder.

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

with a built-in DTS decoder.

• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that

conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks – DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby

Digital” is set to “D-PCM”.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Standard Normally select this positon.

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

Notes

• If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby

Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu).

• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise

(or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

• Noise may occur in the LinearPCM double-speed audio. This is not a malfunction.

• If you set “DTS” to “On,” you cannot select surround setting (page 75).

• You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound (page 31).

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

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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 Type,” or “Black Level.”

To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 57.

Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup:

RETURN

ENTER

SCREEN SETUP

[

4:3 Letter Box

RETURN

continued

Screen Setup

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

•TV 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 connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically

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

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

mode function.

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

• Black Level You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when

viewing DVD VIDEOs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Off Stops the increase of the contrast.

On Increases the contrast.

Screen Setup

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 VIDEO, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of

“4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

Page 57

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 55, 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 connections). See “Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks” on page 52.

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 distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 52).

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 ]

] ] ]

] ]

DVD Settings and Adjustments

] ]

vVb

SET UP

RETURN

continued

Screen Setup

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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

Screen Setup

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Setting the display or sound track language

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

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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

continued

DVD SETUP

SET UP

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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 VIDEO. When you select “Audio Follow,” the language for the subtitle changes according to the language you selected for the sound

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 VIDEO in step 4, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD SETUP settings and not all the functions described may work.

Cesky Dansk Magyar Svenska Norsk Polski

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

RETURN

Hindi Japanese Russian Turkish Thai Korean

SET UP

Português Suomi Afrikaans Arabic Chinese Greek

ENTER

Setting the display or sound track language

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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.

Number buttons

SET UP

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

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

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Language Setup Audio Setup Screen Setup Parental Setup:

Use Password

RETURN

ENTER

PARENTAL SETUP

RETURN

continued

DVD Settings and Adjustments

DVD SETUP

SET UP

[ No ]

SET UP

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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Press b to set the parental control.

• If you have not entered a password

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

The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password.

• When you have already registered a password

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

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)

vVb

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 62.

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

The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the new password.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 3 on page 62.

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

Turn on the DVD-VCR.

Remove the disc and close the disc tray.

Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.

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

The password is cleared. To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 62.

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Notes

• When you play DVD VIDEOs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

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

• Write your password down and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.

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 VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button.

When you play DVD VIDEOs 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

TOP MENU

Using the DVD’s menu

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.

The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

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

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

Note

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

DVD Additional Operations

Using the DVD’s menu

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Zooming into a scene

You can zoom into a scene during playback or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 82.

Press ZOOM.

“ ” appears.

ZOOM

V/v/B/b ENTER

Zooming into a scene

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 magnification changes as shown below.

2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification

Notes

• You cannot use 4

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

× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.

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Changing the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ”

appears in the display window. This means that you can change the viewing angle.

Press ANGLE during playback.

The angle number appears on the display.

The number after the slash indicates the total number of angles.

ANGLE

B/b

DVD Additional Operations

Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

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

Changing the angles

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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

Displaying the subtitle

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 113 for the abbreviation of the language.

Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.”

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Off” in step 3.

Note

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual

subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.

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Various play mode functions (Program play,

Shuffle play, Repeat play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Program play (page 69), Program play MP3 audio tracks (page 79)

• Shuffle play (page 71), Shuffle play MP3 audio tracks (page 80)

• Repeat play (page 72)

Note

• The play mode is canceled when: – you open the disc tray – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own program (Program play)

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

To program MP3 audio tracks, see page 79.

CLEAR

REPEAT

H PLAY

DVD Additional Operations

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

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

V/v/B/b

ENTER

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

continued

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

PROGRAM

Track Program Order

Clear last track Clear all tracks

vVb

––

RETURN CLEAR

ENTER

––

Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to program, then press ENTER.

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 starts.

When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H PLAY.

To stop program play

Press CLEAR until “Off” appears at the upper left top of the TV screen during programme play.

To change or cancel a program

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

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

press the button, the last programmed number is canceled. You can also cancel the last programmed number by pressing CLEAR.

Follow step 3 for new programming.

––

To cancel all the programmed numbers

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

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

tracks” and press ENTER.

All the programmed numbers are canceled.

Notes

• Up to 99 tracks can be displayed.

• Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time.

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

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Playing in random order (Shuffle play)

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

To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 80.

CLEAR

REPEAT

B/b

ENTER

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

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

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR until “Off” appears at the upper left top of the TV screen during shuffle play.

Tips

• Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.

• You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.

continued

DVD Additional Operations

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/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

• FILE: repeats the current track (file).

• DIR: repeats the current album (directory).

• DISC: repeats the current disc.

Off

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

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To return to normal play

Select “Off” in step 2 or press CLEAR during repeat play.

Tip

• When you press x STOP during repeat play, repeat play is canceled.

Notes

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

• You cannot repeat play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. See “Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions” on page 86.

• You cannot repeat play while in program play.

DVD Additional Operations

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 language.

With 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 containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Disc type

Karaoke VIDEO CD Yes

Karaoke DVD No

To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a LinearPCM format disc, you have to make

B-2

the connection as shown on page 50.

Playback instruments only

AUDIO

B/b

Changing the sound

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 113 for the abbreviation of the language.

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

Stereo The standard stereo sound

Left The sound of the left channel (monaural)

Right The sound of the right channel (monaural)

ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1CH 1/2

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Virtual surround setting

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.

SURROUND

B/b

Press SURROUND during playback.

Press B/b repeatedly to select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” “Surround3.”

Surround effect increases as shown below.

Surround1 Surround2 Surround3

TV TV TV

Off

: Virtual speaker

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To cancel the setting

Select “Off” in step 2.

Notes

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

• When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

• If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 53), sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect.

• You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set (page 31).

Virtual surround setting

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Playing an MP3 audio track

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

REPEAT

H PLAY x STOP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

TOP MENU

DVD Additional Operations

Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.

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

Select a Media Type

1 MP3 2 JPEG

ENTER

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

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

The first track starts playing. 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 playing.

When a track or album is being played, the title 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

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ENTER

MP3

track 5 00:01

DIRECTORY:007

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

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ENTER

To stop play

Press x STOP.

To repeat play

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repeat mode.

• FILE: 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 characters can be displayed for album or track names.

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

To program MP3 audio tracks

Press x STOP twice, then press REPEAT.

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

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

ENTER.

Press V/v to select the desired directory in the left

column, then press ENTER.

Press V/v to select the track you want to program,

then press ENTER.

To program other tracks, repeat step 4.

The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order. Press CLEAR to cancel the last programmed track.

Press H PLAY to start program play.

Program play starts. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H PLAY.

PROGRAM

DIRECTORY:007

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

PROGRAM

DIRECTORY:003 mp3 track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5

PROGRAM

DIRECTORY:003 mp3 track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5

ENTER

00:00

ORDER:000

RETURN

00:00

ORDER:000

RETURN

00:00

ORDER:001 mp3 track 3

RETURN

OFF

CLEAR

OFF

CLEAR

OFF

CLEAR

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To stop program play

Press x STOP during program play.

Note

• Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time.

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To return to normal play

Press CLEAR during program play.

Tip

• You cannot repeat play while in program play.

To shuffle MP3 audio tracks

Press x STOP twice, then press REPEAT.

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

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR during shuffle play.

Tips

• Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.

• You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.

About MP3 audio tracks

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session or Multi Border (see “Note on Multi Session/Border discs” on page 80). Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on Multi Session/Border discs

If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first session/border, the player will also play MP3 audio tracks in other session/border. If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first session/border will be played back.

Notes

• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the

data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

• The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet

Write format.

• If both video data and MP3 audio tracks exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only

the video data.

• This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling

frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker 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 or DATA DVD 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 or DATA DVD 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 78), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t D t E t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album C) do not appear in the list.

Tips

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order.

• 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 or DATA DVD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above.

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

• A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that 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 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first 9 MP3 files can be recognized.

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

Playing an MP3 audio track

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Playing JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs).

./ >

H PLAY x STOP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY

Playing JPEG image files

Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.

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

Select a Media Type

1 MP3 2 JPEG

ENTER

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

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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 media will be automatically played.

Album Photo:

SLIDE SHOW

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

./>.

To play the Slide show

1 Press H PLAY.

You can also play the Slide show using the menu on the selected image. For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show” on page 84.

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°.

Interval

IMAGE

: Fast

: Normal

IMAGE

: Slow

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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 position

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

Note

• You cannot use ZOOM on the remote in JPEG image files on DATA CD/DATA DVD.

IMAGE

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 to select the desired play speed, then press

ENTER.

Slide show starts.

Interval

IMAGE

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 rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.

• If you select

Playing JPEG image files

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

“ ” menu.

the

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

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About JPEG image files

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session or Multi Border (see “Note on Multi Session/Border discs” on page 85). Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Notes

• If both video data and JPEG image files exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only the video data.

Note on Multi Session/Border discs

If JPEG image files are recorded in the first session/border, the player will also play JPEG image files in other session/border. If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first session/border will be played back.

Tip

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

Notes

• This player can play JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.

• The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, “Can not Display” will appear.

• Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start.

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

• The image size that can be displayed is limited. You can display the following images; width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.

DVD Additional Operations

Playing JPEG image files

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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 follows a selection menu displayed on your TV screen.

Number buttons

V/v

ENTER

O RETURN

Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions

Press MENU to select “PBC ON.”

The menu for your selection appears.

Press V/v to select the item number you want.

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

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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 depending 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 recording, 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

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording.

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press x STOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording

duration time.

1:30 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, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hifi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.

Recording bilingual programs

Press AUDIO to display “SAP” on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, “SAP” appears on the TV screen. When “MAIN” is selected, the VCR records only the main sound.

Selecting the sound during playback

During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO indicator

Left channel Left STEREO indicator

Right channel Right STEREO indicator

Monaural sound on the normal audio track

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Mono No indicator

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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 connections.

• 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 where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.

To search using the index function (Scan and Play)

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press SEARCH.

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 program.

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

Searching using various functions

Scan and play:

Go to

End search:

Scan and play

Press

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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 blank space is found, the VCR reaches the end.

End search

Note

• Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording, no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while VCR is put in pause.

Searching using various functions

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Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

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

Note

• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP

mode on other VCRs.

Tracking

Tracking meter

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.

SET UP

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

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

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

Press V/v to select the option to change.

OPTION SETUP

RETURN

:English

[ Off ] [

SET UP

[ T120 ] [ On ] [ Off ]

SET UP

[ T120 ] [ On ] [ Off ]

SET UP

3CH ]

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

ENTER

VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat

vVb

VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP

Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat

vVb

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Press B/b to change the setting.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Menu choices

The default settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option Set this option to

Tape Length • T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape.

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

• T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape.

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

its safety tab removed.

• Off to turn off Auto play. You need to press H PLAY to start

playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Auto Repeat • On to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to

the beginning and restarts playback automatically.

• Off to turn off Auto repeat.

Changing menu options

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.

• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO L/R jacks using an audio/video 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 INPUT SELECT to display

“L1” or “L2” in the display window.

• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,

SP or EP.

Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.

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

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

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

To stop editing

Press the x (stop) 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 REC

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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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:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

:English

[ Off ]

3CH ]

[

SET UP

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Menu choices

The default settings are indicated in bold print.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Menu option Set this option to

Auto Power Off • “Off” to deactivate the Auto 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 receive the VCR signal.

• “4CH” when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal. For details, see page 98.

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.

?/1

CH +/–

CHANNEL +/–?/1

2 3 4

General setup information

TV/VIDEO

Set the RF Output channel to “3CH” or “4CH” (see page 97 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.

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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.

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 the antenna to the DVD-VCR.

Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

Retighten the screws.

Attaching a 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)

Additional 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.

General setup information

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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 function. • Connect the AC power cord securely.

The power is turned on but the DVDVCR 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.

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

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

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

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

• Make sure the TV

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

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

/ DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.

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Troubleshooting