Sony SLVD-271-P, SLVD-370-P Service manual

SLV-D271P/D370P

RMT-V501E

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo: SLV-D370P

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 EP: 11.12 mm/s ( inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s (

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)

inches/s)

inches/s),

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL, phono jack Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S-VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs (max.)

US Model

DX-13 MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

25 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

Operating temperature

0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d)

Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 × 11 inches)

Mass

Approx. 3.6 kg (Approx. 7.9 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

ze AA (R6) batteries (2)

Si 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

383

DVD PLAYER/

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below.

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM

or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication is

0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage scale.

The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a

passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital

multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)

1.5 k

0.15 µF

Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

Ω

Earth Ground

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Precautions

1 Safety Precautions ······························································ 4 2 Servicing Precautions ························································ 6 3 ESD Precautions································································· 7 4 Handling the Optical Pick-up ············································· 8 5 Pick-up Disassembly and Reassembly ······························ 9

2-6 DVD Deck 2-6-1 Holder Chuck Removal ················································2-22 2-6-2 Tray Disc Removal ·······················································2-23 2-6-3 Ass’y P/U Deck Removal ············································ 2-24 2-6-4 Ass’y Housing Removal···············································2-25 2-6-5 Ass’y Bracket Deck Removal ······································2-26

1. General

Getting Started·································································1-1 Advanced Hookups ·························································1-6 Basic Operations······························································1-7 DVD Settings and Adjustments ·····································1-12 DVD Additional Operations ··········································1-15 VCR Additional Operations ··········································1-21 Additional Information··················································1-23

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB 2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal ·····················································2-1 2-1-2 Bottom Cover Removal··················································2-1 2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal············································2-1 2-1-4 Function Timer PCB Remov al ·······································2-1 2-1-5 Chassis Removal ····························································2-2 2-1-6 VCR Main PCB Removal ··············································2-2 2-2 Circuit Board Locations ················································· 2-3 2-3 VCR Deck Parts Locations 2-3-1 Top View ········································································2-4 2-3-2 Bottom View···································································2-6 2-4 VCR DECK 2-4-1 Ass’y Holder Cassette Removal·····································2-7 2-4-2 Ass’y Lever Arm Removal············································· 2-7 2-4-3 Lever Door Removal ······················································2-8 2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ·······················2-8 2-4-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal···········································2-9 2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal ························································2-9 2-4-7 Ass’y Motor Loading Removal····································2-10 2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal························2-10 2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Removal ··································2-11

2-4-10Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Assembly ·································2-11 2-4-11Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal·······2-12 2-4-12Ass’y, Lever Tension Ass’y Band Brake Removal·······2-12 2-4-13Ass’y Lever Brake S, T Removal·································2-13 2-4-14Ass’y Gear Idle Removal ·············································2-13 2-4-15Disk S, T Reel Removal··············································· 2-14 2-4-16Ass’y Holder Clutch Removal ·····································2-14 2-4-17Ass’y Lever Up Down, Ass’y Gear Center Removal···2-15 2-4-18Guide Cassette Door Removal ·····································2-15 2-4-19Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal ········································2-16 2-4-20Ass’y Lever #9 Guide Removal ···································2-16 2-4-21FE Head Removal ························································2-17 2-4-22Ass’y ACE Head Removal ···········································2-17 2-4-23Ass’y Slider S, T Removal··········································· 2-18 2-4-24Plate Ground Deck, Ass’y Cylinder Removal ··············2-18 2-4-25Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal····························2-19 2-4-26Ass’y Motor Capstan Removal ····································2-19 2-4-27Ass’y Post #8 Guide Removal ·····································2-20 2-4-28Ass’y Level Head Cleaner Removal ····························2-20 2-4-29How to Eject the Cassette Tape ····································2-20 2-5 The Table of Cleaning, Lubrication and

Replacement Time About Principal Parts ····················2-21

3. Block Diagram··························································3-1

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 VCR Main ·······································································4-3 4-2 DVD Main ······································································· 4-7 4-3 Function Timer ······························································4-11

5. Schematic Diagrams

◆ Block Identification of Main PCB·········································5-3 5-1 S.M.P.S. ···········································································5-5 5-2 Power Drive ·····································································5-7 5-3 Logic/Function Timer······················································5-9 5-4 A/V ················································································5-11 5-5 Hi-Fi/MTS ·····································································5-13 5-6 Input-Output ··································································5-15 5-7 DVD A/V Decoder ························································5-17 5-8 DVD I/O ········································································5-19

6. Alignment and Adjustments

6-1 VCR Adjustment ·····························································6-1 6-1-1 Reference ·········································································6-1 6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ··································6-3 6-2 VCR Mechanical Adjustment··········································6-4 6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations ·········6-4 6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment·································6-5 6-2-3 Reel T orque ···································································6-10

7. Troubleshooting·················································7-1

8. Repair Parts List

8-1 Exploded Views ·······························································8-2 8-1-1 Cabinet Assembly····························································8-2 8-1-2 VCR Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ··································8-3 8-1-3 VCR Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side) ····························8-4 8-1-4 DVD Mechanical Parts···················································· 8-5 8-2 Electrical Parts List ·························································8-6

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1) Before returning an instrument to the customer, always make a safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited to, the following items:

(1) Be sure that no built-in protective devices are defective or have

been defeated during servicing. (1)Protective shields are provided to protect both the technician and the customer. Correctly replace all missing protective shields, including any removed for servicing convenience. (2)When reinstalling the chassis and/or other assembly in the cabinet, be sure to put back in place all protective devices, including, but not limited to, nonmetallic control knobs, insulating fish papers, adjustment and compartment covers/ shields, and isolation resistor/capacitor networks. Do not operate this instrument or permit it to be operated without all protective devices correctly installed and functioning.

(2) Be sure that there are no cabinet openings through which adults

or children might be able to insert their fingers and contact a hazardous voltage. Such openings include, but are not limited to, excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots, and an improperly fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back cover.

(3) Leakage Current Hot Check-With the instrument completely

reassembled, plug the AC line cord directly into a 120V AC outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.) Use a leakage current tester or a metering system that complies with American National Standards institute (ANSI) C101.1 Leakage Current for Appliances and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1270 (40.7). With the instrument’s AC switch first in the ON position and then in the OFF position, measure from a known earth ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed metal parts of the instrument (antennas, handle brackets, metal cabinets, screwheads, metallic overlays, control shafts, etc.), especially any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical return path to the chassis. Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Reverse the instrument power cord plug in the outlet and repeat the test. See Fig. 1. Any measurements not within the limits specified herein indicate a potential shock hazard that must be eliminated before returning the instrument to the customer.

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

DEVICE UNDER

TEST

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

LEAKAGE

CURRENT

TESTER

(4) Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug the power

supply cord and connect a jumper wire between the two prongs of the plug. (2) Turn on the power switch of the instrument. (3) Measure the resistance with an ohmmeter between the jumpered AC plug and all exposed metallic cabinet parts on the instrument, such as screwheads, antenna, control shafts, handle brackets, etc. When an exposed metallic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading should be between 1 and 5.2 megohm. When there is no return path to the chassis, the reading must be infinite. If the reading is not within the limits specified, there is the possibility of a shock hazard, and the instrument must be repared and rechecked before it is returned to the customer. See Fig. 2.

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

ohm

ohmmeter

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

2) Read and comply with all caution and safety related notes on or inside the cabinet, or on the chassis.

3) Design Alteration Warning-Do not alter or add to the mechanical or electrical design of this instrument. Design alterations and additions, including but not limited to, circuit modifications and the addition of items such as auxiliary audio output connections, might alter the safety characteristics of this instrument and create a hazard to the user. Any design alterations or additions will make you, the servicer, responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting therefrom.

4) Observe original lead dress. Take extra care to assure correct lead dress in the following areas: (1) near sharp edges, (2) near thermally hot parts (be sure that leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts), (3) the AC supply, (4) high voltage, and (5) antenna wiring. Always inspect in all areas for pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring, Do not change spacing between a component and the printedcircuit board. Check the AC power cord for damage.

5) Components, parts, and/or wiring that appear to have overheated or that are otherwise damaged should be replaced with components, parts and/ or wiring that meet original specifications. Additionally, determine the cause of overheating and/or damage and, if necessary, take corrective action to remove any potential safety hazard.

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

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6) Product Safety Notice-Some electrical and mechanical parts have special safety-related characteristics which are often not evident from visual inspection, nor can the protection they give necessarily be obtained by replacing them with components rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Parts that have special safety characteristics are identified by shading, an ( ) or a ( ) on schematics and parts lists. Use of a substitute replacement that does not have the same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement part might create shock, fire and/or other hazards. Product safety is under review continuously and new instructions are issued whenever appropriate.

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: Before servicing units covered by this service manual and its supplements, read and follow the Safety Precautions section of this manual.

Note: If unforseen circumstances create conflict between the following servicing precautions and any of the safety precautions, always follow the safety precautions. Remember: Safety First.

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

(1) a. Always unplug the instrument’s AC power cord from the AC

power source before (1) re-moving or reinstalling any component, circuit board, module or any other instrument assembly, (2) disconnecting any instrument electrical plug or other electrical connection, (3) connecting a test substitute in parallel with an electrolytic capacitor in the instrument.

b. Do not defeat any plug/socket B+ voltage interlocks with

which instruments covered by this service manual might be equipped.

c. Do not apply AC power to this instrument and/or any of its

electrical assemblies unless all solid-state device heat sinks are correctly installed.

d. Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead to the

instrument chassis ground before connecting the test instrument positive lead. Always remove the test instrument ground lead last.

Note: Refer to the Safety Precautions section ground lead last.

(2) The service precautions are indicated or printed on the cabinet,

chassis or components. When servicing, follow the printed or indicated service precautions and service materials.

(3) The components used in the unit have a specified flame

resistance and dielectric strength. When replacing components, use components which have the same ratings. Components identified by shading, by ( ) or by ( ) in the circuit diagram are important for safety or for the characteristics of the unit. Always replace them with the exact replacement components.

(4) An insulation tube or tape is sometimes used and some

components are raised above the printed wiring board for safety. The internal wiring is sometimes clamped to prevent contact with heating components. Install such elements as they were.

(5) After servicing, always check that the removed screws,

components, and wiring have been installed correctly and that the portion around the serviced part has not been damaged and so on. Further, check the insulation between the blades of the attachment plug and accessible conductive parts.

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

Disconnect the attachment plug from the AC outlet and turn the power ON. Connect the insulation resistance meter (500V) to the blades of the attachment plug. The insulation resistance between each blade of the attachment plug and accessible conductive parts (see note) should be more than 1 Megohm.

Note: Accessible conductive parts include metal panels, input terminals, earphone jacks, etc.

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3 ESD PRECAUSIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.

(3) Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder

ESD devices.

(4) Use only an anti-static solder removal devices. Some solder

removal devices not classified as “anti-static” can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

(5) Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

(6) Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its protective

package until immediately before your are ready to install it. (Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive materials).

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

leads of a replacement ESD device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION: Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

replacement ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ESD device).

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and your body.

The following method is recommended. (1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The black sheet

used for wrapping repair parts.)

(2) Place the set on the conductive sheet so that the chassis is

grounded to the sheet.

(3) Place your hands on the conductive sheet (This gives them the

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

(5) Perform work on top of the conductive sheet. Be careful not to

let your clothes or any other static sources to touch the unit.

◆ Be sure to put on a wrist strap grounded to the sheet.

◆ Be sure to lay a conductive sheet made of copper etc. Which is

grounded to the table.

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

THE UNIT

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

Fig.3

(6) Short the short terminal on the PCB, which is inside the Pick-

Up ASS’Y, before replacing the Pick-Up. (The short terminal is shorted when the Pick-Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.)

(7) After replacing the Pick-up, open the short terminal on the PCB.

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5 PICK-UP DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

5-1 Disassembly

1) Remove the power cord.

2) Disassemble the Deck-Assy.

3) Make solder land 2 points short on Pick-up. (See Fig. 4)

4) Disassembly the Pick-up.

Note: If the assembly and disassembly are not done in correct sequence, the Pick-up may be damaged.

PICK-UP ASS'Y

5-2 Assembly

1) Replace the Pick-up.

2) Remove the soldering 2 points on Pick-up.

3) Reassemble the Deck-Assy.

SOLDER LAND 2 POINTS SHORT

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Fig. 4

MEMO

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SLV-D271P/D370P

1. GENERAL

About this manual

•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/DVD-Rs 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 mus ic 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

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

VIDEOs

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

audio

audio tracks or

This player can play the 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, Jo liet

– KODAK Picture CD format

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

defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

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).

–8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R

recorded with a DVD Video camera

continued

About this manual

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (2-671-544-11)

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on th e back of the unit and only will pl ay DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with id entical 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 l abeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibite d by area restrictions.

The player cannot play the followi ng discs:

•CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those

•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 col or system other than

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

•A disc with paper or stickers on it.

•A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape

ALL

SLV-DXXXX

NO.

Region code

Example of discs that the player cannot play

recorded in the formats listed on the previous page.

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

card, heart).

or a sticker still left on it.

This player can play the following discs

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

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be play ed 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 fun ctions 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.

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 co ntents 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 playb ack discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music disc s encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be awa re that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to playba ck 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).

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

•Size AA (R6) batteries

Note

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

connectors

This player can play the following discs

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.

Reattach the cover after inserting the battery.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to op erate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with an orange dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

To o perate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO

the VCR DVD·VIDEO

your TV TV

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

DVD-VCR

, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remot e sensor at the

DVD-VCR

and point at the remo te sensor at your TV

TV / DVD·VIDEO switch

SELECT VIDEO

SELECT DVD

Remote sensor

Getting Started

Notes

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

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

•Do not use a new batt ery with an old one.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

•Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely ho t 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. D oing so may cause a malfunction.

Controlling TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to contr ol non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

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

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

?/1.

Buttons Operations

?/1 Turns your TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV

CH +/– Selects the channel on your TV

Number buttons and ENTER* Selects the channel on a Sony TV

MUTING* Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the m uting function

TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input source

* for Sony TV only

continued

Setting up the remote commander

Code numbers of controllable T Vs

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

TV brand Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12

Daewoo 22

Daytron 12

Emerson 03, 04, 14

Fisher 11

General Electric 06, 10

LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02, 03

J.C.Penney 04, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 03, 08, 12

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Notes

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

•If the TV uses a different remote control system from the on e programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote command er.

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

TV brand Code number

Panasonic06, 19

Philco 03, 04

Philips 08

Pioneer 16

Portland 03

Quasar 06 , 18

Radio Shack 05, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Sanyo 11

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10 , 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Tek nik a03, 08, 14

Tos hi ba 07

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yor x 12

Zenith 15

Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Basic hookups

Getting Started

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 connectio ns 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 inpu ts, refer to page 15 for audio/video (A/V) hoo kup. 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 A or B

No cable box or cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 2 Page 19

(Plug and Play)

Hookup 1 C (Plug and Play)

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 operatio n that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Com mission 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 particul ar, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as cl ose to the point of cable entry as practical.

Page 16 and 18

Page 17 and 18

Setting up the remote commander

Basic hookups

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Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) inpu t 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 30) 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 pr ograms, 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

Video cord (not supplied)

Audio co rd (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.

Stereo receiverDVD-VC R

Audio cord (not s upplied)

Stereo receiverDVD-VCR

Getting Started

Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

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 channe ls 14 and higher)

•Separate VHF and UHF antennas

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

DVD-V CR

B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2–13 only)

DVD-VC R

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

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lea d cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can con nect 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 100).

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

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

C Use this hookup if you have no cable box, or a cable box with only a

few scrambled channels

What you can do with this hookup

•Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the ch annel on the VCR

What you cannot do

•Record scrambled cha nnels that require a cable box

Wall

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

DVD-V CR

Cable box

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

continued

Basic hookups

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

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

Basic hookups

DVD-VCR setup (Hookup 1 continued)

Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.

The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels when

Getting Started

the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.

to AC outlet

The DVD-VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

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

AC power cord

You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.

To begin using your DVD-VCR, go to “Basic Operations” on page 34.

To change the on-screen display language to French or Spani sh, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 20 .

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If th e clock is incorrect, or “–:–” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page 24.

To a dd or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channe ls manually” on page 28.

Notes

• If you connect the AC power cord befor e the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channe ls” on page 26.

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

•Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the DVD-VCR.

•Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit with the DVD-VCR power turned off.

continuously for 5 seconds or more

continued

Basic hookups

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Hookup 2

Use this hookup if you are connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels

What you can do with this hookup

•Record any channe l by selecting the channel on the cable box

What you cannot do

•Record with t he cable box turned off

•Record one channel while watchi ng another channel

Wall

Cable box

DVD-V CR

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

Step 4 : Selecting a language

You can change the o n-screen display language.

Before you start…

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

on the remote.

cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

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

SET UP

V/v

ENTER

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 20.

to AC outlet

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

AC power cord

Basic hookups

Selecting a language

Press V/v to select “Language”, the n press ENTER.

The “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE” menu appears.

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

Step 5 : Setting the clock

Getting Started

You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly.

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 sending time signals, set the time manually (page 24).

Before you start…

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

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

on the remote.

DVD·VIDEO

• 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.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Selecting a language

Setting the clock

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

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

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

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

•For “Time zone” Select the time zone of your area , or select “Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically set your time zone. The options are: Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (P acific) 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.

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

B/b

Getting Started

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 man ually (page 24).

• If there are only a few channels i n your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 24).

• If you made Hookup 2, make sure you leave the cab le box on.

•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.

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

on the remote.

cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

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

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

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

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

Set the hour, minutes, month, day and year in sequence by pressing B/b to select the item to be set, and press V/v to select the digits. The day of the week is set automatically.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Note

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

continued

Setting the clock

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

The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.

Step 6 : Presetting channels

Getting Started

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 met hods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided whi ch channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 28).

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

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

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

on the remote.

cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Setting the clock

Presetting channels

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

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

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

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: Press

B/b

to select “Antenna.”

Getting Started

Presetting/disabling channels manually

Before you start…

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

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

on the remote.

cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

CH +/–

Number buttons

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

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.

Presetting channels

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

continued

Presetting channels

Advanced Hookups

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

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

The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.

S-Video/Component Video hookup

To p reset/disable a channel:

Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter the channel number.

Press B/b to select “ADD” (in memory) or “DELETE” (deleted).

Press ENTER.

Channel to be preset

Getting Started

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). You can enjoy higher quality images when playing DVDs.

Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/Component Vide o hookup. See page 32 for audio connections.

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use the connection B.

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/dis able channels manually.

Channel to be disabled

Presetting channels

DVD-VCR

to S-VIDEO OUT

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(green)

(red) (blue)

S-Video/Component Video hookup

(blue) (red)

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

(green)

S-VIDEO cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

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AUse this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack

Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

BUse this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks

Connect 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. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this co nnection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. For details, see “To set the “Progressive” setting” (page 58).

Notes

•The connection using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only for the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will not be output.

•In the connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack, if you set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu, S-Video playback may be distorted.

A/V Receiver hookup

Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

For correct speaker location, see the operating instruction s supplied with the connected components.

DVD-VC R

Advanced Hookups

(white)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

(red)

to audio input

(red)(white)

to coaxial digital input

S-Video/Component Video hookup

A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1”, “Surround2” or “Surround3” o f the surround effects (page 76).

B Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby* decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).

*1Manufactured under license fro m Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are tradem arks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes

•After you have completed the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL), be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 54). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

•With a coaxial digital c onnection, you cannot use the virtual surround e ffects of this recorder.

Digital or DTS*2

Front (L)

Center

A/V Receiver hookup

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

Front (R)

Subwoofer

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.

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

Advanced Hookups

SELECT DVD

m/M y ./ > X PAUS E

x STOP H PLAY

A/V Receiver hookup

Playing discs

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

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

with the playback side facing down

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Press H PLAY.

The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The display window shows the playback time Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 65. For VIDEO CDs, see page 88.

*“– – – – –” appears when no disc is loade d.

Tip

•To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 90).

Notes

•You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (see “Screen Setup” on page 56).

•Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a di sc.

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

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

Hour SecondMinute

Additional operations

To Press

Stop play x STOP

Pause play X PAUS E

Resume play after pause H PLAY

Go to the next frame in pause mode SKIP

Go to the previous frame in pause mode REPLAY

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

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

> NEXT on the remote or M on the unit

. PREV on the remote or m on the unit

To Press

Locate a point quickly

Watc h sl ow mo tion in continuous play mode (DVD and VIDEO CD only)

Basic Operations

Replay the previous scene for 10 seconds in continuous play mode* (Instant Replay)

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

(Instant Advance)

mode*

Stop play and remove the disc Z

*1Playback quickly or slowly with sound (See “To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)” on

page 37.)

*2For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only

Notes

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

•You can not perform playback quickly or slowly with so und when a virtual surround effect is set.

•The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD dependi ng 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.

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•* 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.

X PAUS E 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 mot ion only: 1 y t 2 y t 3 y

To resu me normal playback, press H PLAY.

REPLAY

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

t 1M t 2M

••N•*1 t 2 y t 3 y

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Playing discs

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 p lay back quickly, press M during playback.

To p layback slowly, press X PAUS E, then press

PLAY to return to normal playback.

Press

Notes

•You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playbac k 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. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when DTS aud io output is set.

To R esume 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 poi nt where you stopped the disc in Step 1.

Tip

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

Notes on playing DTS

•When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To av oid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper pr ecautions when the analog stereo jacks o f the DVD player are connected to an a mplification 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 “S tereo” 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) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in “AU DIO SETUP” menu (page 54), 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 DI GITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

•When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 54).

•If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 54). 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 trade marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

sound tracks on a CD

during playback.

Playing discs

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.

Before you start…

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

•Set TV DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

Basic Operations

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

Note

•You cannot selec t disc information items when the disc is stopped.

Typ e of disc

Current chapter number

Counter position

Voi ce l anguage

Subtitle language

Custom AV Mode

Number buttons

V/v/B/b ENTER

O RETURN

DISPLAY

Playing discs

Guide to the on-screen display

1-8

To playback the desired title/t rack 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.

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 titl e/track counter posit ion

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

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 ch apter

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

Notes

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

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

To a dj ust the playback picture (Cust om AV Mode)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the pict ure 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

Basic Operations

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic

Standard Off (Default setting)

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

Tip

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

by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.

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

Displays a standard picture.

increasing the black level.

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.

Playing a tape

Before you start ...

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

on the remote.

DVD·VIDEO

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR player.

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.

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Guide to the on-screen display

Z ?/1

SELECT VIDEO

TRACKING +/–

CLEAR

m/M y ./> X PAUS E

x STOP H PLAY

DISPLAY

Hour Minute Second

Guide to the on-screen display

Additional operations

To Press

Stop play x STOP

Pause play X PAUS E

Resume play after pause X PAUS E or H PLAY

Fast-forward the tape M during stop

Rewind the tape m during stop

Eject the tape Z

View th e picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M or m. The tape

Basic Operations

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 fo r 30 seconds in continuous play mode (Instant Skip)

Play at various speeds (Shuttle play)

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

To r esum e normal play back

Press H 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.

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

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.

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

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

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Playing a tape

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To u se 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 “Searching using various functions” on page 92.

To d isp lay 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 wh ile pausing. –The pict ure 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 com es 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 t ab removed, set “Auto Play” to “On” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu (page 94).

•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 tape 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/L P mode cannot be guaranteed.

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 r esume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

Note

•The auto tracking adjustment cannot be gua ranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs.

Basic Operations

Tra cking meter

Recording TV programs

Before you start ...

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

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

recording time.

on the remote.

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press CH +/– to select the channel or line inp ut video source you want to record.

•Make sure the tape is longer than the total

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Playing a tape

/ DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO

CH +/–

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

z REC

SP/EP

x STOP H PLAY

DISPLAY

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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 s top recording

Press x STOP.

To c heck 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 c heck the remaining tape length of a tape, set FUNCTION SETUP

”

menu correctly (page 94).

Remaining tape length

“

Tape Lengt h” in the “VIDEO

Maximum Recording Time

Tape Length SP EP

T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs

T-1 60 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs

T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs

You can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. “L1” or “L2” appears in the display window.

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Recording TV programs

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To watch another TV program while recording

Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.

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 w at ch 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.

Tips

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

•The display appears on the TV screen indicat ing 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 directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR.

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

Safety tab

Recording TV programs using the timer

You can pr eset 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. When using a cable box, turn it on.

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Basic Operations

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

on the remote.

Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Press TIMER.

The timer programming menu appe ars.

/ DVD·VIDEO switch SELECT VIDEO

CLEAR

TV/VIDEO

TIMER

INPUT SELECT

x STOP H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER O RETURN

Recording TV programs

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

Press b to select each item in turn.

Press V/v to set each item.

To c orrect 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 49.

•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 50.

Press b to confirm the setting.

To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 3.

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 s top recording

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

Daily/weekly recording

In step 3, 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

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the timer

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 94).

To w at ch another TV program after setting the timer

Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO on the remote.

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 w atch a DVD after setting the timer

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.

Press H PLAY.

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

Tips

• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the timer setting, see “Checking/cha nging/canceling timer settings” on page 51.

• 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 recordi ng: –Rese t the counter (page 43). –Display tape information on the TV screen (page 46).

•You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in step 2.

Note

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

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Recording TV programs using the timer

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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Before you start…

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

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

•Set the TV to video input so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

on the remote.

Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

cannot display the setup menu. St op the DVD playback.

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

SELECT VIDEO

CLEAR

TIMER

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

Basic Operations

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 pres s V/v to change it.

•To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

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 pri ority.

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Program 1

Program 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Tips

• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap.

•You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to

select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER i n step 2.

about 20 seconds

Locking the DVD-VCR

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.

Press TIMER.

The timer programming menu appears.

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

(Child Lock)

?/1 POWER

To l ock the DVD-VCR

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 di sconnected or power supply stops.

until “LOCK” disappears from the display

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until “LOCK”

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Audio Setup

“Au di o Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback a nd connection conditions.

Before you start…

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

•Set TV

Basic Operations

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

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

Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)

Audio Setup

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

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

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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

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

•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

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

•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 (COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to

“D-PCM”.

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Standard Normally select this pos iton.

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

Notes

•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 L inearPCM double-speed audio. This is not a malfunction.

lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

lacking a built-in DTS decoder.

with a built-in DTS decoder.

Screen Setup

“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback a nd connection conditions.

Before you start…

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

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.

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

To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 58.

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

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 stan dard 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

4:3 Pan Scan Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically

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

•Black Level

You can enhance the black level by increasing the bri ghtness 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 cont rast.

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.

picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the scre en.

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

mode function.

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

Audio Setup

Screen Setup

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 56, then press V/v to select

“Progressive.”

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

Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.

Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan capable.

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Connect with Component Video Output jacks (red/green/ blue connections). For details, see the connection B on page 30.

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

If video signal appears OK, video connection i s complete.

Press ENTER.

The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up in orange.

PROGRESSIVE indicator

If picture is distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 30).

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Screen Setup

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Press SET UP to exit the menu.

To c an cel the “Progressiv e” setting

Select

“

Off

” in step 2.

You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press X on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more.

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 qu ality will deteriorate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off”.

Setting the display or sound track language

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

Before you start…

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Press

SET UP

mode, then press V/v to select (D VD) and press

when the DVD player is in stop

ENTER

SET UP

V/v/B/b

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 t he sound track.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Tip

•If you select “Others” in step 4, an additio nal 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 se ttings and not all the functions described may work.

Screen Setup

Setting the display or sound track language

Parental Control

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.

Before you start…

•Set TV DVD·VIDEO

DVD Settings and Adjustments

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

The “LANGUAGE SET UP” menu appears.

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

(limiting playback by children)

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

on the remote.

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

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

Number buttons

SET UP

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Setting the display or sound track language

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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Press b to set the parental con trol.

• If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new pa ssword appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the numb er 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 numb er buttons. After registering a password, if you se t Password

” to “No,” “

screen will not appear.

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.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

PAS SW ORD CHE CK

“

Use

”

DVD Settings and Adjustments

To change the password

Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 63.

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 t urn off the Parental Control function

Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 3 on page 63.

To p la y a di sc 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 fo r 5 seconds.

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

The password is cleared. To c reate a new password, follow step 3 on page 63.

Notes

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

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

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

•When you clear the password, “Language” in the “OPTION SETUP” menu and all items in the “DVD SETUP” menu are returned to the default setting.

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.

Before you start…

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

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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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Number buttons

V/v/B/b ENTER

TOP M ENU

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Zooming into a scene

You can zoom in to a scene during playback or still mode. To z oom into a JPEG image, see “Pla ying JPEG image files” on page 84.

Before you start…

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

•Set TV DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

DVD Additional Operations

Press ZOOM.

“” appears.

Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position where you want to zoom in.

ZOOM

V/v/B/b ENTER

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

You can also use the n umber 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.

Using the DVD’s menu

Zooming into a scene

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 depe nding 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.

ANGLE

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.

SELECT DVD

Press ANGLE during playback.

The angle number appears on the display.

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

Press B/b repeatedly to select the an gle 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.

Press V/v repeatedly to sel ect “On.”

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Off” in step 4.

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.

B/b

Changing the angles

SUBTITLE

V/v/B/b

DVD Additional Operations

Displaying the subtitle

Var ious play mode functions

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press SUBTITLE during playback .

Press B/b repeatedly to select th e 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.

(Program play,

Shuffle play, Repeat play)

Before you start…

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

Notes

•The play mode is canceled when: –you ope n the disc tray –the player enters standby mode by pressing

[/1.

SELECT DVD

CLEAR

REPEAT

Displaying the subtitle

DVD Additional Operations

H PLAY

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Creating your own program (Program play)

You ca n 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 p rogr am MP3 audio tracks, see page 80 .

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

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

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

Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you want to

program, then press ENTER.

To p rog ram other tracks, repeat step 4.

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 s top 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 to 3 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 can celed. You can also cancel the last programmed number by pressing CLEAR. Follow step 4 for new programming.

To c an cel all the programmed numbers

Follow steps 1 to 3 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.

•You cannot repeat play while in progra m play.

Playing in random order (Shuffle play)

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

To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 81.

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

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

To return to normal play

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

DVD Additional Operations

play.

Tip

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

Note

•You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.

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

Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press REPEAT during playback.

Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the ite m 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.

To r eturn to normal play

Select “Off” in step 3 or press CLEAR during repeat play.

Tip

•When you press

Notes

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

•You cannot rep eat play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. See “Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF” Functions” on page 88.

•You cannot repeat play while in program play or shuffle play.

STOP during repeat play, repeat play is canceled.

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

Changing the sound

When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio for mat. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also select the language.

With C Ds 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

DVD Additional Operations

Playback instruments only

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 c hannel (monaural)

Right The sound of the right channel (monaural )

AUDIO

B/b

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

Changing the sound

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Notes

•To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a LinearPCM format disc, you have to make the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (page 32).

•When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 54).

•If you set DTS audio output, you cannot select surround setting (page 76).

•You cannot per form playback quickly or slowly with sound when DTS audio output is set (page 37).

Virtual surround setting

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

SURROUND

B/b

Changing the sound

To cancel the setting

Select “Off” in step 2.

Notes

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

•When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the c onnected 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 (COAXIAL) jack and set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 54), sound will come fr om 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 37).

DVD Additional Operations

Virtual surround setting

Press SURROUND during playback.

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

Surround effect increases as shown below.

Surround1 Surround2 Surround3

TV TV TV

: Virtual speaker

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.

Before you start…

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

•Set TV DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

SELECT DVD

REPEAT

Virtual surround setting

H PLAY x STOP

V/v/B/b

DVD Additional Operations

Playing an MP3 audio track

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

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.

If you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains only MP3 audio files, the MP3 dis play appears. Then you can skip step 3.

ENTER

O RETURN

TOP M ENU

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

The first track starts playing. Press x STOP if necessary.

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.

To s top 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.

For details, see “Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)” (page 73).

To g o to the next or previous page

Press b or B.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To r eturn to the “Select a Media Type” menu

Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU.

Repeat mode

Elapsed playing time

To t ur n off the display

Press x STOP twice, then press O RETURN repeatedly.

Notes

•Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for a lbum 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.

•You can not repeat play while in program play or shuffle play.

To program MP3 audio tracks

Press x STOP twice, then press REPEAT.

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

DVD Additional Operations

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 p rogram 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 ag ain by pressing H PLAY.

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Playing an MP3 audio track

To s top program play

Press x STOP during program play.

To r eturn to normal play

Press CLEAR during program play.

Notes

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

•You cannot repeat play while in progra m play.

To shuffle MP3 audio tracks

Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode.

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

To r eturn to normal play

Press CLEAR during shuffle play.

Tip

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

Note

•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 (MPEG-1 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 81). 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/bord er. 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 playe d back.

DVD Additional Operations

Playing an MP3 audio track

Notes

• If you put the extension “.MP3 ” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a lo ud 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 MP 3 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 dama ge.

•Depending on the d isc contents, playback may take some time to star t.

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 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

When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 79), 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 appe ar in the list.

through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained

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Playing an MP3 audio track

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Tips

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

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

Notes

•Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD or DATA DVD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above.

•The pla yback order above may not be applicable if there a re 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 MP 3 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 t o start.

Playing JPEG image files

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

Before you start…

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote.

DVD Additional Operations

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

SELECT DVD

./ > H PLAY

x STOP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY

To r ot ate 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°.

Playing an MP3 audio track

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.

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

To d is play the selected image

Press ENTER. The selected image number appears in the display window.

To display the next/previous image, p ress ./>.

To p la y t he Slide show

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 86.

Press B/b to select the desired playing speed on the “Interval” menu, then press ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image.

: Fast

: Normal

: Slow

DVD Additional Operations

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.

If you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which contains only JPEG image files, the “Album” display appears. Then you can skip step 3.

To z oom 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 a s shown below.

2× t normal magnification

Note

•You cannot use ZOOM on the remot e in JPEG image files on DATA C D/DATA DVD.

To e nj oy 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.

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 r eturn 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 direc tion.

•You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.

“ ”

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

“ ”

the

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

menu.

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Playing JPEG image files

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