Sony SLV-D983P, SLV-D973P, SLV-D983P GI, RMT-V503C Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

SLV-D973P E/D983P D/D983P GI

RMT-V503C

SPECIFICATIONS

AEP Model

SLV-D973P E/D983P D

UK Model

SLV-D983P GI

DX-13A MECHANISM

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

DVD PLAYER/

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

PAL

System

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Signal format system

PAL/(NTSC)

Channel coverage

SLV-D973P E/D983P D:

PAL (B/G):

VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

SLV-D983P GI:

PAL (I):

VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s

(recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s

(playback only)

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s

(recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s

(playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s

(playback only)

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 2 min. 30 sec. (with E180 tape)

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6 Video output: pin 19 Audio output: pins 1 and 3

LINE-2 IN t / o L/R

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE-3

21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6

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

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, CB, CR)

phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/CB, CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S-VIDEO OUT

4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

24-hour cycle

Timer setting

6 programs (max.)

General

Power requirements

220 − 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

20 W

Standby power consumption

2.6 W (Power Save On mode, minimum)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature

–20 °C to 60 °C

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

Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm

Mass

Approx. 3.9 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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.

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

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

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NO T APPR O A CH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY T O 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.

CAUTION

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

CAUTION:

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

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than

ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions

1 Safety Precautions............................................................... 5

2 Servicing Precautions ........................................................ 7

3 ESD Precautions ................................................................. 8

4 Handling the Optical Pick-up .............................................9

5 Pick-up Disassembly and Reassembly ............................ 10

1. General

Getting Started ................................................................ 1-1

Advanced Hookups ......................................................... 1-6

Basic Operations ............................................................. 1-7

DVD Settings and Adjustments .................................... 1-13

DVD Additional Operations ......................................... 1-16

VCR Additional Operations .......................................... 1-22

Additional Information ................................................. 1-25

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB ............................................................. 2-1

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 Removal........................................ 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 ............................................. 2-4

2-3-1 Top Vie w.......................................................................... 2-4

2-3-2 Bottom View.................................................................... 2-6

2-4 VCR DECK ..................................................................... 2-7

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

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

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Assembly ................................. 2-11

2-4-11 Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal ...... 2-12

2-4-12 Ass’y Lever Tension, Ass’y Band Brake Removal ...... 2-12

2-4-13 Ass’y Lever Brake S, T Removal ................................. 2-13

2-4-14 Ass’y Gear Idle Removal.............................................. 2-13

2-4-15 Disk S, T Reel Removal................................................ 2-14

2-4-16 Ass’y Holder Clutch Removal...................................... 2-14

2-4-17 Ass’y Lever Up Down, Ass’y Gear Center Removal... 2-15

2-4-18 Guide Cassette Door Removal...................................... 2-15

2-4-19 Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal ........................................ 2-16

2-4-20 Ass’y Lever #9 Guide Removal.................................... 2-16

2-4-21 FE Head Removal ......................................................... 2-17

2-4-22 Ass’y A CE Head Removal............................................ 2-17

2-4-23 Ass’y Slider S, T Removal............................................ 2-18

2-4-24 Plate Ground Deck, Ass’y Cylinder Removal.............. 2-18

2-4-25 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal ............................ 2-19

2-4-26 Ass’y Motor Capstan Removal ..................................... 2-19

2-4-27 Ass’y Post #8 Guide Removal ...................................... 2-20

2-4-28 Ass’y Level Head Cleaner Removal............................. 2-20

2-4-29 How to Eject the Cassette Tape .................................... 2-20

2-5 The Table of Cleaning, Lubrication and

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

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

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

5-1 S.M.P.S. ........................................................................... 5-3

5-2 Power Drive ..................................................................... 5-5

5-3 VPS/PDC ......................................................................... 5-7

5-4 A2/NICAM...................................................................... 5-9

5-5 A/V ................................................................................ 5-11

5-6 Hi-Fi .............................................................................. 5-13

5-7 I/O .................................................................................. 5-15

5-8 TM ................................................................................. 5-17

5-9 Syscon ........................................................................... 5-19

5-10 Function/Timer.............................................................. 5-21

5-11 DVD Decoder Servo ..................................................... 5-23

5-12 DVD A/V ....................................................................... 5-25

5-13 Function Timer .............................................................. 5-27

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

6-1-3 NVRAM Option Setting ................................................. 6-3

6-2 VCR Mechanical Adjustment......................................... 6-5

6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations........ 6-5

6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment................................ 6-6

6-2-3 Reel Torque ................................................................... 6-11

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, alw ays make a safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited to, the following items:

(1) Be sure that no built-in protecti v e devices are def ectiv e or ha ve

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.

(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 po wer 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.

DEVICE UNDER

TEST

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

EARTH

GROUND

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

2-WIRE CORD

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

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 W arning-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 hav e overheated or that are otherwise damaged should be replaced with components, parts and/ or wiring that meet original specifications. Additionally, determine the cause of o verheating and/or damage and, if necessary, take correcti ve action to remov e any potential safety hazard.

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

ohm

ohmmeter

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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 giv e 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 A C po wer cord from the AC

power source before (1) re-moving or reinstalling any component, circuit board, module or any other instrument assembly, (2) disconnecting an y 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: Accessib le 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 r emoval devices. Some solder

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

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

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

(6) Do not r emove 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 conducti ve 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. Whic h is

grounded to the table.

Fig.3

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

Up ASS’Y, befor e 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.

THE UNIT

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

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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.

5-2 Assembly

1) Replace the Pick-up.

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

3) Reassemble the Deck-Assy.

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

PICK-UP ASS'Y

SOLDER LAND 2 POINTS SHORT

Fig. 4

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1. GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (2-671-548-11)

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:

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

defined by ISO/M PEG wh ich co mpres ses au dio d ata.

This player can play the following discs

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

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 o f

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

–KODAK Picture CD format

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

defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

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 o f

format conforming to UDF (Univers al Disk Format).

–8 cm

DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R

recorded with a DVD Video camera.

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/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format

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

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3

audio

tracks or JPEG files)

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

audio tracks or

JPEG files)

Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

Format of discs

Note about CDs/DVDs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/ Music CD

CD-RW/-R

This player can play the following discs

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

DVDs labelled 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 labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

The player cannot play the following discs:

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

•CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

•Data part of CD-Ext ras

•DVD Audios

•HD layer on Super Audio CDs

•DVD-RAMs

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

•A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

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

•A disc with paper or stickers on it.

•A disc that has the adhesive of cello phane t ape or a sticker still left on it.

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the charact eristics of th e recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instruct i ons for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

Some playback operat ions of DV Ds and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be ava il able . Als o, re fe r to t he instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music disc s encoded with copyright protectio n t echnologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Region code

Example of discs that the player cannot play

ALL

NO.

DVD PLAYER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL NO.

SLV-DXXXX

~AC 220–240V 50Hz 20W

Region code

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

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

continued

Notes about discs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product w hi ch mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio mate rial side doe s not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Notes about discs

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

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

•After playing, store t he disc in its case.

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

•Do not use solvents su ch as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaner s, or a nti- stati c spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the label before playing.

Note on DualDiscs

Getting Started

Unpacking

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

Note

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

•Remote commander • Aerial cable

•R6 (size AA) batteries

SLV-D973P E/D983P D/D983P GI

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Setting up the remote commander

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteri es 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 operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a 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 operat eSet TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO

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

DVD-VCR

the VCR DVD·VIDEO

, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at t he re mote sensor at the

DVD-VCR

your TV TV

and point at the remo te sensor at your TV

Remote sensor

/ DVD·VIDEO

switch SELECT VIDEO

SELECT DVD

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

Notes

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

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

•Do not use a new battery with an old on e.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

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

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

•Do not expose the re mo te sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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

Now you can use the buttons with an orange dot (•) to control your TV. When the TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

*for Sony TV only

Controlling TVs with the remote commander

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. Then release ?/1.

Buttons Operations

?/1 Turns your TV on or off VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of yo ur TV PROG +/– Selects the channel on your TV Number buttons and

-/--

Selects the channel on a Sony TV MUTING* Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the muting f unc tion TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input source

continued

Setting up the remote commander

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Notes

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

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default), 02 Akai 68 Ferguson 52 Grundig 10, 11 Hitachi 24 JVC 33 Loewe 45 Mivar 09, 70 NEC 66 Nokia 15, 16, 69

Panasonic17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08 Saba 12, 13 Samsung22, 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43 Tos hib a 38

Manufacturer Code number

Getting Started

Connecting the DVD-VCR

Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR

For connecting the DVD-VCR, antenna and your TV, select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV.

Tip

•“Advanced Hookups” (page 27) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience.

Note

•You cannot conne ct the DVD-VCR to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

A Use this hookup if your TV has an audio/video connector

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVDVCR.

Connect of the DVD-VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

Connect OUT AUDIO L/R VIDEO jacks of the DVD-VCR and audio/video connector of your TV using an audio/video cord.

Connect the mains lead to the mains. If you connect additional equipments to the DVD-VCR (page 15, 27, 29), be

sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are completed.

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Audio/video

inputs

continued

1-3

Connecting the DVD-VCR

B Use this hookup if your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR.

Connect of the DVD-VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the Scart cable.

Connect the mains lead to the mains. If you connect additional equipments to the DVD-VCR (page 15, 27, 29) , be

sure to connect the mains lead after all comections are completed.

Mains lead

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

AERIAL IN

Scart (EURO-AV)

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Scart cable (not supplied)

Getting Started

Connecting the DVD-VCR

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this DVD-VCR using the LINE-3 jack.

To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through

When you connect the DVD-VCR to your TV via the SCART jacks, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this DVD-VCR on the TV even when the DVD-VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this DVD-VCR automatically sends the signal from the satelli te or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on.

Notes

•This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners.

•When the DVD-VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.

•The Line Through function will not operate properly if “Power Save” in “OPTION” menu is set to “On.” Set “Power Save” to “Off” to ensure proper operation.

•The Line Through functi on w i ll not operate when you make the connection using an audio/ video cord.

Connecting to a satellite or digital tuner

LINE-3

AERIAL IN

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Scart (EURO-AV)

Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the

Auto Set Up function

Before using the DVD-VCR for the first time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, and DVD-VCR clock automatically.

Before you start…

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

Connect the mains lead to the mains. The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the

DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area).

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing programme positions” on page 23 or see “Disabling unwanted programme positio ns ” on page24.

After the search is complete, the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time sign al. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 19.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

Please wait

RETURN

AUTO SETUP

SET UP

10%

Getting Started

Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press SET UP.

Tip

•If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 18.

Notes

•Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

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

•If you want to use the Auto Set Up func ti on a gain, select “Install” in the “OPTION” menu, then press V/v to select “Auto Setup.”

•Auto preset ca n be performed by pressing x on the unit

continuously for 5 seconds or more

during power off with no tape inserted.

1-4

Selecting a language

Step 5 : Selecting a language

You can change the on-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

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

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

The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.

Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

V/v

ENTER

SET UP

ENTER

Language

Install

Auto Power Off Screen Messages Power Save

User Set

Clock

:English

[ Off ]

[ On ]

RETURN

OPTION

SET UP

ENTER

RETURN

LANGUAGE SET

SET UP

ENTER

English Français Deutsch

Español Italiano Nederlands

ENTER

SET UP

Getting Started

Setting the clock

Step 6 : Setting the clock

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

The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal.

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

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

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

The “CLOCK SET” menu appears.

Set the hour, minutes, day, month, 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 b to select “Auto Clock.”

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

ENTER

Language

Install

Auto Power Off Screen Messages Power Save

User Set

Clock

:English

[ Off ]

[ On ]

RETURN

OPTION

SET UP

ENTER

12:00 01/JAN /2006 SUN

Time Date

Auto Clock

RETURN

CLOCK SET

SET UP

ENTER

vVb

Yea r

[ On ]

ENTER

12:00 01/JAN /2006 SUN

Time Date

Auto Clock

RETURN

CLOCK SET

SET UP

ENTER

vVb

Yea r

[ On ]

continued

Setting the clock

Tip

• If you set “Auto Clock” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the DVDVCR is turned off. The time is adjuste d autom atica ll y b y making refer enc e to th e time si gnal from the station.

Note

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

Press V/v to select “On” for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function.

The DVD-VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels PR 1 to PR 5.

If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select “Off.”

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

ENTER

Yea r

[ On ]

18:30 28/SEP /2006 THU

RETURN

CLOCK SET

SET UP

ENTER

vVb

Time Date

Auto Clock

ENTER

SET UP

Getting Started

Presetting channels

Step 7 : Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.

After setting channels, you can change the programme settings manually. –Changing programme positions (page23) –Disabling unwanted programme positions

(page 24)

–Changing the station names (page 25)

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

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

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

The “INSTALL” menu appears.

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

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

O RETURN

CLEAR

SET UP

ENTER

Language

Install

Auto Power Off Screen Messages

User Set

Clock

:English

RETURN

OPTION

SET UP

ENTER

[ Off ] [ On ]

Power Save [ Off ]

ENTER

Manual Setup

Auto Setup

RETURN

INSTALL

SET UP

ENTER

3 4 5

30 32

NAME

LMN –

AAB –

CDE – I J K –

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

ENTER CLEAR

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

VvB

continued

1-5

Presetting channels

Press V/v to select the row which you want to preset, then press b.

To d isplay other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b.

Enter the station name.

Press V/v to select a character. Each time you press V, the character changes as shown below.

A t Bt …tZ t 0 t 1t …t 9 t

– (

space) t A

Press b to set the next character. The next space flashes. To correct a character, press B/b until the character you want to correct flashes, then reset it. You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

Press ENTER to confirm the station name.

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

ENTER

MFT

NAME

: 5

: –

: – – –

: – – – –

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

ENTERMEMORY :

VvB

ENTER

MFT

NAME

: 5

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

ENTERMEMORY :

: –

: – – –

: – – – –

VvB

ENTER

MFT

NAME

: 5 : 33

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

ENTERMEMORY :

: – : – – – –

VvB

ENTER

MFT

NAME

: 5 : 33

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

ENTERMEMORY :

: – : O – – –

VvB

ENTER

SET UP

RETURN

Getting Started

Presetting channels

If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 5, press V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture. Then press ENTER.

Tip

•The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

Note

•When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to inte rfe rence from the picture being received.

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like.

Changing programme positions

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

Press V/v to select “Install,” then press ENTER. The “INSTALL” menu appears.

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

Press V/v to select the ro w containin g the pr ogramme po sition you want to change.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

Language

Install

Auto Power Off Screen Messages Power Save

User Set

Clock

:English

[ Off ]

[ On ]

RETURN

OPTION

SET UP

ENTER

Manual Setup

Auto Setup

RETURN

INSTALL

SET UP

ENTER

3 4 5

30 32

NAME

LMN –

AAB –

CDE – I J K –

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

ENTER CLEAR

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

VvB

3 4 5

30 32

NAME

LMN –

AAB –

CDE – I J K –

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

ENTER CLEAR

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

VvB

continued

Presetting channels

After setting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG+/– buttons.

Press ENTER, then press V/v to move to the desired programme position.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting. To change th e prog ramm e p osition o f a nother station, repeat steps 4 through 6.

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

Disabling unwanted programme positions

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

Press V/v to select “Install,” then press ENTER. The “INSTALL” menu appears.

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

Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press

V/v repeatedly.

3 4 5CH29

30 32

NAME

LMN –

AAB –

CDE – I J K –

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

VvB

ENTER

SWAPPING :

Language

Install

Auto Power Off Screen Messages Power Save

User Set

Clock

:English

[ Off ]

[ On ]

RETURN

OPTION

SET UP

ENTER

Manual Setup

Auto Setup

RETURN

INSTALL

SET UP

ENTER

3 4 5

30 32

NAME

LMN –

AAB –

CDE – I J K –

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

ENTER CLEAR

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

VvB

3 4 5

30 32

NAME

LMN –

AAB –

CDE – I J K –

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

ENTER CLEAR

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

VvB

Getting Started

Presetting channels

Note

•Be sure to select the programme position you want to disa ble correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manuall y.

You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

Press CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other programme positions you want to disable.

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

Changing the station names

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

Press V/v to select “Install,” then press ENTER. The “INSTALL” menu appears.

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

3 4 5

CH 27

30 32

NAME AAB –

CDE – I J K –

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

ENTER CLEAR

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

VvB

Language

Install

Auto Power Off Screen Messages Power Save

User Set

Clock

:English

[ Off ]

[ On ]

RETURN

OPTION

SET UP

ENTER

Manual Setup

Auto Setup

RETURN

INSTALL

SET UP

ENTER

3 4 5

30 32

NAME

LMN –

AAB –

CDE – I J K –

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

ENTER CLEAR

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

VvB

continued

1-6

Presetting channels

Press V/v to select the row which you w a nt to c han ge o r e nt er the station name, then press b.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.

Press V/v to select “NAME,” then press b.

Enter the station name.

Press V/v to select a character. Each time you press V, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t …t Zt 0t 1t …t 9t – (space) t A

Press b to set the next character. The next space flashes. To correct a character, press B/b until the character you want to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

Press ENTER to confirm the new name.

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

MFT

NAME

: 5 : 33

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

ENTERMEMORY :

vVB

: – : – – – –

MFT

NAME

: 5 : 33

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

ENTERMEMORY :

: – : – – – –

vVB

MFT

NAME

: 5 : 33

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

ENTERMEMORY :

: – : O – – –

vVB

S-Video/Component Video hookup

Advanced Hookups

S-Video/Component Video hookup

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 enjo y hig her quality images when pla ying 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 Video hookup. See page 29 for audio connections.

If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, you must use the connection B.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTLINE OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

l : Signal flow (DVD only)

S-VIDEO cord (not supplied)

DVD-VCR

to S-VIDEO OUT

Component video cord (not supplied)

(red)

(green) (blue)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

continued

S-Video/Component Video hookup

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

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

B Use 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 (525p/625p) format signals, you must use th is connection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. For details, see “To set the “Progressive” setting” (page 59).

Notes

•The connecti o n 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

Advanced Hookups

A/V Receiver hookup

Select one of the following p atterns 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 instructions supplied with the connected components.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTLINE OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

DVD-VCR

Front (R)

Front (L)

Subwoofer

l : Signal flow

Rear (L)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

Center

Rear (R)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

(red)(white)

[Speakers]

to audio input

(red)

(white)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to coaxial digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

continued

1-7

A/V Receiver 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 fun ction that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1”, “Surround2” or “Surround3 ” of the surround effects (page 77).

B Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*

Digital or DTS*

decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).

*1Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratori es.

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

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

Note

•After you have completed the connection using DIGITAL A UDIO OUT (CO AXIAL), be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 55). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

Playing discs

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.

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

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

SELECT DVD

X x

./>

m/M y

with the playback side facing down

continued

Playing discs

Tips

•To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page91).

•During DVD playback, DVD-VCR does not standby even if the VCR stops recording.

Notes

•You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (see “Screen Setup” on page 57).

•Stop VIDE O pl ayback while playing back a disc.

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

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

Press H. 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 66. For VIDEO CDs, see page 89.

*“– – – – –” appears when no disc

is loaded.

Additional operations

To Press

Stop play x Pause play X

If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD

player will automatically stop. Resume play after pause H Go to the next frame in pause mod e SKIP Go to the previous frame in pause

mode

REPLAY

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

> NEXT on the remote or M on the unit

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

. PREV on the remote or m on the unit

Hour Minute Second

Playing discs

Basic Operations

*1Playback quickly or slowly with sound (

see “To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)” on

page 34).

For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or D VD+RWs/DVD+Rs only

Notes

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

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

•The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD , M P3 and VIDEO CD depending on the recording method.

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

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

Locate a point quickly

m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on the unit) The playback speed changes as follows each time you press the button on the remote (or depending on how long you press the button on the unit):

•DVD fast forward: PLAY t ×1.4 ••N•*

t 1M t 2M t 3M t 4M t 5M t 6M fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t 2m t 3m t 4m t 5m t 6m

•CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD fast forward: PLAY t 1M t 2M t 3M fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t 2m t 3m

When you find the point you want, press H.

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

X during playback, then press or y The playback speed changes as fo llo ws ea ch tim e you pres s or y:

•DVD forward slow motion: ×0.6

••N•*

t 2 y t 3 y reverse slow motion (except for DVD-RW in VR mode): 1 t 2 t 3

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

To resu m e nor ma l pla yba ck, press H.

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

(Instant Replay)

REPLAY

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

(Instant Advance)

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

Stop play and remove the disc Z

To Pr ess

continued

1-8

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 playback quickly, press M during playback. To playback slo wly, press X, then press

during playback.

Press

H t

o return to normal playback.

Notes

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

•You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quic kly or slowly with sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickl y or sl owly with soun d w hen DTS audio output is set.

To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)

The DVD player remember s the poin t wh e r e yo u st opped the disc even if the DVD player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.

Tip

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

Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD

•When playing DTS-encoded CDs, no audio out will be output from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system.

•Do not play DTS soun d tra c ks w ithout 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 A UDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in “AUDIO 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 aud io signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

•When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 54). You cannot select DTS audio stream when “DTS” is set to “Off”.

• 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 “D TS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

Press H. The DVD player starts pl ay ba c k fr om the poin t wh e re yo u s t op pe d the dis c in

Step 1.

Guide to the on-screen display

Basic Operations

Guide to the on-screen display

Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page118 for the abbreviation of the language.

Note

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

You can check disc inf ormation during playback.

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

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

V/v/B/b

ENTER

Number buttons

DISPLAY

O RETURN

ENTER

1/3

1/36

Standard

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ENG (3/5)

ENG 5.1CH

T 0:01:09

Type of disc

Current title/track number

Current chapter number

Counter position

Voice language Subtitle language Custom AV Mode

continued

Guide to the on-screen display

To playback the desired title/track or chapter

You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this 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 title/track counter position

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

Tip

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

B/b

(DVD and CD only).

DVD

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.

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.

Indication Counter information

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

Indication Counter information

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

ENTER

1/3

1/36

Standard

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ENG 5.1CH

T 0:01:09

ENTER

1/3

1/36

Standard

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ENG 5.1CH

T 0:01:09

Guide to the on-screen display

Basic Operations

Notes

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

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

•The remaining time of the current track and the disc may not be indicated correctly for Copy Control CDs, CD EXTRA or CDs with jacket pictures on the disc, etc.

To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode)

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

Tip

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

Press V/v during playbac k to s elect the Cu stom AV Mode icon.

Press B/b to change the setting.

1/3

1/36

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ENG 5.1CH

T 0:01:09

Setting Video Setting Audio Setting

Dynamic 2Produces a more dynamic

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

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

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity.

Full (modulated) sound with clear treble and bass.

Standard Off (Default setting)

Displays a standard picture.

Standard sound.

Cinema 1 White colours become brighter

and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.

Powerful sound with strong bass.

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

increasing the black level.

Powerful sound with even stronger bass than Cinema 1.

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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

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Insert a tape. The VCR starts playing automatically if

you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Press H. The display window shows the

playback time. When the tape reaches the end,

it will rewind automatically.

SELECT VIDEO

DISPLAY

X x

?/1

TRACKING +/–

CLEAR

./>

m/M y

Hour Minute Second

Playing a tape

Basic Operations

*1You can change the slow motion playback spee d by pressin g M or m. *

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

“REW” flashes in the display window.

“FF” flashes in the display window.

To resume normal playback

Press H.

To set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set “Colour System” in the “USER SET” menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page104). (Normally set the option to “Auto.”)

Additional operations

To Pr ess

Stop play x Pause play X

If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR w il l

automatically resume play. Resume play after pause X or H Fast-forward the tape M during stop Rewind the tape m during stop Eject the tape Z View the picture duri ng fast-

forward or rewind

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

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

Play in slow motion*

During pause, press y.

Replay the previous scene in continuous play mode*

(Instant Replay)

During playback, press REPLAY.

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

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

Play at various speeds (Shuttle play)

During playback, press .or >. You can change the playback speed as follows. REW*

y –PLAY2 y –PLAY y –SLOW y STILL y

SLOW y PLAY y PLAY2 y FF*

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Playing a tape

To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off)

Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The po wer will turn of f, b ut the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end.

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.”

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

Tip

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

Notes

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

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

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

•Depending on your TV, th e following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: –The picture becomes black and white. –The picture shakes. –No picture appears on the TV screen. –Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen. –The colour density increases or decreases.

•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 men u, but the remote commander’s function switches to DVD automatically. Press SET UP to exit the menu.

•Stop disc pl ayback while playing back a video.

•The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.

Recording TV programmes

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

•Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. When using a satellite or digital tuner, 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

on the remote (page 10).

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

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

PROG +/–

z REC SP/LP

DISPLAY

SELECT VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

x H

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Recording TV programmes

To stop recording

Press x.

•To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want appears in the display window.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.

Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP

(Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.

Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

• PROG/

TRACKING

INPUT

SELECT

SP / L

REC

Recording indicator

Recording TV programmes

Basic Operations

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY three times. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time.

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page99).

Maximum Recording Time

To watch another TV programme while recording

Set the TV to the TV’s antenna input and then select another channel on the TV. This change does not affect the recording.

To watch a DVD while recording

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.

Tape Length SP LP

E-180 3 hrs 6 hrs E-240 4 hrs 8 hrs E-260 4 hrs 20 mins 8 hrs 40 mins E-300 5 hrs 10 hrs

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.

Press H. The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will

automatically change to the DVD playback screen.

Time counter Remaining tape length

20:00:2

STEREO PAL AUTO

PR 1

BBC 1

61:4

REMAIN

Safety tab

continued

Recording TV programmes

Tips

•To select a program m e position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the number buttons.

• If you co nne ct additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.

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

• If you do not wa nt to wa tc h TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• If a tape has portions recorded in both P AL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

•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.

•The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

•About 30 seconds aft er the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed.

•You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR .

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

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+

system

The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of six programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.

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 satellite or digital tuner, 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

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Press TIMER, The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.

INPUT SELECT

V/v/B/b

ENTER

?/1

CLEAR

TIMER

SELECT VIDEO

Number buttons

SUBTITLE

TIMER

Standard VideoPlus

RETURN

TIMER METHOD

SET UP

ENTER

continued

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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system

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

The “VideoPlus” menu appears.

Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

You can also press B to delete the last entered number.

Press ENTER. The programme position, date, start and stop

times, tape speed and PDC (Programme Delivery Control) setting appear on the TV screen.

•If “– –” appears in the “PR” (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually. Press V/v to select the desired programme position. Without setting the programme position, you cannot select the date, start and stop times, tape speed and PDC setting.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position.

You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

Code –– – – –– – ––

Code

VideoPlus

: 0–9

Correct :

123

456

789

CLEAR

ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

ENTER

Code 12 3 4 –– – ––

Code

VideoPlus

: 0–9

Correct :

INPUT

SELECT

ENTER

CLEAR

35 –– –– –– –– ––

SP –– –– –– –– ––

Off

–– –– –– –– ––

19 –– –– –– –– ––

19 : 00 ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:––

20 : 00 ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:––

CLEAR

SETUP

ENTER

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SA –– –– –– –– ––

PR DATE START STOP SPEED

PDC

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system

Basic Operations

To stop recording

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

Daily/weekly recording

In step 6, 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.

today t DLY t MO~SA t MO~FR t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today Timer recording with PDC signals

Some broadcast systems transmit PDC signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On” in step 6. You can also use the PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.

If you want to change the date, tape speed and the PDC setting:

Press B/b to select the item you want to change.

Press V/v to reset it.

•To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page47.

•To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On.” For details about the PDC function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page47.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

Press ENTER to confirm all settings.

Press ?/1 to turn off the DVD-VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for

recording. To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched

on.

ENTER

35 –– –– –– –– ––

SP –– –– –– –– ––

Off –– –– –– –– ––

19 –– –– –– –– ––

19 : 00 ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:––

20 : 00 ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:––

CLEAR

ENTER

SETUP

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SA –– –– –– –– ––

PR DATE START STOP SPEED

PDC

ENTER

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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system

To watch another TV programme after setting the timer

Set the TV to the TV’s antenna input and then select another channel on the TV. This change does not affect the recording.

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 6, press v to select “Auto.” When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to LP m ode. Note tha t some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is cha nged. To operate this function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu must be accurate (see page 99).

Tips

• If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme.

•You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: –Reset the counter (page 40). –Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).

•To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.

•You can set the extended time f or the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set “VideoPlus Extend” in the “USER SET” menu to the desired extended time on page 104.

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” on page 52.

Notes

• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function .

•The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

Recording TV programmes using the timer

Basic Operations

Recording TV pr ogrammes using the timer

You can preset up to six programmes 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 satellite or digital tuner, 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

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Press TIMER. The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.

INPUT SELECT

V/v/B/b

ENTER

TIMER

SELECT VIDEO

?/1

Number buttons

SUBTITLE

TIMER

Standard VideoPlus

RETURN

TIMER METHOD

SET UP

ENTER

continued

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Recording TV programmes using the timer

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

The timer programming menu appears.

Set the programme position, date, start and stop times, tape speed and PDC function:

Press b to select each item in turn.

Press V/v to set each item. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset.

•To record the same programme every da y or

the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 51.

•To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On.” For details about the PDC

function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 47.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE

inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting. To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 4.

Press ENTER to confirm all settings.

Press ?/1 to turn off the DVD-VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for

recording. To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched

on.

ENTER

PR DATE START STOP SPEED

PDC

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ENTER

INPUT

SELECT

SET UP

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PR DATE START STOP SPEED

PDC

CLEAR

ENTER

Recording TV programmes using the timer

Basic Operations

To stop recording

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

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4, 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.

today t DLY t MO~SA t MO~FR t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today To watch another TV programme after setting the timer

Set the TV to the TV’s antenna input and then select another channel on the TV. This change does not affect the recording.

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 4, press v to select “Auto.” When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically change d to the LP m od e. No te th at som e noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu must be accurate (see page 99).

Tips

•If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme.

•You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: –Reset the counter (page 40). –Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).

•To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” on page 52.

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

(TIMER) and pressing ENTER in step 2.

Notes

•When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the PDC function will not work.

•If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function.

•The indicator flash es in the display wind ow when you pre ss ?/1 with no tape inserted.

Checking/changing/cancelling 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 satellite or digital tuner , 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

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Press TIMER. The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.

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

The timer programming menu appears.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

CLEAR

TIMER

SELECT VIDEO

SUBTITLE

TIMER

Standard VideoPlus

RETURN

TIMER METHOD

SET UP

ENTER

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350:001:00 SP 20 :00:30 LP 60 :30:00

Auto

Off Off Off

MO 30 WE 02 TU 30

32 22

PR DATE START STOP SPEED

V/P

SET UP

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Basic Operations

To close the timer programming menu

Press SET UP.

When the timer settings overlap

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

Tip

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

Press V/v to select setting you want to change or cancel.

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

•To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

Press ENTER to confirm all settings. If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched

on.

ENTER

CLEAR

ENTER

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Auto

Off Off Off

MO 30 WE 02 TU 30

32 22

PR DATE START STOP SPEED

PDC

SET UP

ENTER

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

Programme 1 Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Programme 1 Programme 2

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Audio Setup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Audio Setup

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

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

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

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

ENTER

Language Setup

Screen Setup Parental Setup

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

MPEG

Dolby Digital

DTS Audio DRC

RETURN

AUDIO SETUP

SET UP

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[ Off ]

[ PCM ]

[ Standard ]

[ D-PCM ]

ENTER

Audio Setup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Menu choices

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

•MPEG Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

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

Press B/b to select an item.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an au dio component

lacking a built-in Dolby Digital dec oder.

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

with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

PCM Select this when the player is connected to an au dio component

lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

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

with a built-in MPEG decoder.

Off Select this when the player is connected to an au dio component

lacking a built-in DTS de coder.

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

with a built-in DTS decoder.

ENTER

SET UP

continued

Audio Setup

•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: – 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.

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.

•Noi se ma y occur in the LinearPCM double-speed audio. This is not a malfunction.

•Digital audio signal may not be outp ut correctly if you set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu while playing a super VCD.

Standard Normally select this position.

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

Screen Setup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Screen Setup

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

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list: “TV Type,” “DVD LINE1 RGB Out” or “DVD S-Video Out” or “DVD Component Out”.

To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 59.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

ENTER

Language Setup

Screen Setup Parental Setup

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

DVD LINE1 RGB Out

TV Type

DVD S-Video Out

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

vVb

[On ]

[

Off

]

DVD Component Out Progressive

[

Off

]

[

]

[

4:3 Letter Box

]

ENTER

continued

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Screen Setup

Menu choices

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

•DVD LINE1 RGB Out Selects the method of outputting video signals from the LINE-1 (EURO AV) jack on the rear panel of the player. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

•DVD S-Video Out Selects whether or not to output S-v ide o s ign a ls fro m the S - VI DE O O UT jac k on the rear panel of the player. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Press B/b to select an item.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

4:3 Letter Box Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen T V . Displays a wi de

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

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

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

16:9 Select this when you con nect a wide-s creen TV or a TV with a wide

mode function.

Off Select this not to output RGB signals. On Select this to output RGB sig n al s.

On Select this when the player is connected to a TV with S-VI D EO

input jack.

Off Select this when the player is connecte d to a TV lack ing S- VIDE O

input jack.

ENTER

SET UP

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

Screen Setup

DVD Settings and Adjustments

•DVD Component Out Selects whether or not to output DVD Component Out signals from the DVD Component Out jack on the rear panel of the player. The default setting is indicated in bold print.

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.

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

•When you selec t “ On” in the “DVD LINE1 RGB Out” setting, “DVD S-Video Out” and “DVD Component Out” are set to “Off” automatically.

•When you selec t “ On” in the “DVD LINE1 RGB Out” setting, “DVD S-Video Out” and “DVD Component Out” signals will not be output properly.

•When you selec t “ O n” in the “DVD S-Video Out” and “DVD Compone nt O ut” settings, “DVD LINE1 RGB Out” is set to “Off” automatically.

•When you select “O n” in th e “Progressive” setting, “DVD LINE1 RGB Out” and “DVD SVide o Out” are set to “Off” automatically.

If your TV accepts progressive (525P/625P) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image.

On Select this to output DVD Component Out signals. Off Select this not to outp u t DVD C o mponent Out signals.

To set the “Progressive” setti ng

Follow step 1 and 2 on page 57, then press V/v to select “Progressive.”

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

DVD LINE1 RGB Out

TV Type

DVD S-Video Out

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

vVb

[On ]

DVD Component Out

[On ]

Progressive

[

Off

]

[

Off

]

[

4:3 Letter Box

]

DVD LINE1 RGB Out

TV Type

DVD S-Video Out

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

vVb

[On ]

DVD Component Out

[On ]

Progressive

[On ]

[

Off

]

[

4:3 Letter Box

]

ENTER

continued

Screen Setup

To cancel the “Progressive” 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 quality will dete ri o rate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.”

Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.

Ensure your TV is (525P/625P) Progressive Scan capable.

Connect with Component Video Output jacks (red/green/ blue connections). See the connection B on page 27.

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

If video signal appears OK, video connection is complete. Press ENTER.

The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up in orange.

If picture is distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 27).

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Progressive Scan Output

1) Connect with Component Video Output jacks.

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

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

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

ENTER

SET UP

OK CANCEL

TEST SCREEN

SCREEN SETUP

If picture is OK, press [ENTER] key. If picture is distorted, press [RETURN] key.

To Deactivate Press [PAUSE] button on the product for 5 seconds.

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

ENTER

DVD LINE1 RGB Out

TV Type

DVD S-Video Out

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

vVb

[

Off

]

DVD Component Out

[On ]

Progressive

[On ]

[

Off

]

[

4:3 Letter Box

]

PROGRESSIVE indicator

Setting the display or sound track language

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Setting the display or sound track language

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

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode

, then press

V/v to select (D VD) and

press ENTER

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

The “LANGUAGE SETUP” menu appears.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

ENTER

Language Setup

Screen Setup Parental Setup

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

Audio

DVD Menu

Subtitle

RETURN

LANGUAGE SETUP

SET UP

: Audio Follow

ENTER

: Original

: English

continued

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Setting the display or sound track language

Tip

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

Notes

•When you select a l anguage that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO in step 4, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

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

• If you change the DVD MENU LANGUAGE setting after playing the disc, press Z to open and close the disc tray to activate the menu setting, then play the disc again.

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

Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.

•DVD MENU LANGU AGE You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu.

•AUDIO LANGUAGE Switches the language of the sound track . When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

•SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select “Audio Follow,” the language for the subtitle changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

ENTER

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

English Français Deutsch

Español Italiano Nederlands Others

DVD Menu

RETURN

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

English Français Deutsch

Español Italiano Nederlands Original

Audio

Others

RETURN

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

English

Audio Follow

Français Deutsch

Español Italiano Nederlands Others

Subtitle

SET UP

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

Cesky Dansk Magyar Svenska Norsk Polski

Suomi Afrikaans Arabic Chinese Greek

Hindi Japanese Russian Turkish Thai Korean

Português

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

DVD Settings and Adjustments

Parental Control

(limiting playback by children)

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

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

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

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

Number buttons

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SET UP

ENTER

Language Setup

Screen Setup Parental Setup

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

Use Password

RETURN

PARENTAL SETUP

SET UP

[ No ]

continued

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Press b to select “Yes.”

•If you have not entered a password

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

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

•When you have already r egistered a password

The display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. After registering a password, if you se t “Use password” to “No,” “PASSWORD CHECK” 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.

ENTER

123

456

789

Enter Password

––––

CREATE PASSWORD

-~9

RETURN

CREATE PASSWORD

-~9

RETURN

Re-enter Password

––––

PASSWORD CHECK

-~9

RETURN

Enter Password

––––

Use Password

RETURN

PARENTAL SETUP

SET UP

[ Yes ]

vVb

Rating Level Change Password

ENTER

RETURN

RATING LEVEL

SET UP

ENTER

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

ENTER

RETURN

RATING LEVEL

SET UP

ENTER

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

SET UP

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

DVD Settings and Adjustments

To change the password

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 3 on page 64.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

If you forget your password

Notes

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

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

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

•When you clear the password, all DVD settings below are returned to the default setting. –Language Setup –Audio Setup –Screen Setup –Parental Setup

Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 64. The display for entering a new password appears.

Enter a new 4-digit passwor d us in g the num b er buttons. The display for confirming the password appears.

Re-enter the new password.

Insert the disc, then press H. The display for entering your password appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons. The player starts playback.

Turn on the DVD-VCR

Remove the disc and close the disc tray.

Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds. “Reset OK” appears on the screen.

Turn off the DVD-VCR. The password is cleared.

To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 64.

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Using the DVD’s menu

DVD Additional Operations

Using the DVD’s menu

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.

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 (page 10).

Press TOP MENU or MENU

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

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

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

Number buttons

V/v/B/b

ENTER

MENU TOP MENU

TOP MENU

ENTER

123

456

789

Zooming into a scene

DVD Additional Operations

Zooming into a scene

Notes

•You cannot use 4

magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.

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

You can zoo m in to a scene during playback or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 85.

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

Press ZOOM. “” 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 the button, the magnification changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification

ZOOM

V/v/B/b

ENTER

MUTING/

ZOOM

ENTER

Changing the angles

Note

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

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.

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

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 or use the number buttons to select the an gle number. The scene changes to the selected angle.

ANGLE

B/b

Number buttons

ANGLE

ENTER

123

456

789

Displaying the subtitle

DVD Additional Operations

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.

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

Press B/b repeatedly to select the language. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.

Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page118 for the abbreviation of the language.

SUBTITLE

V/v/B/b

SELECT DVD

SUBTITLE

TIMER

vVb

ENTER

continued

1-17

Displaying the subtitle

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Off” in step 4.

Note

•Depending on the D VD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD. You also may not be able to turn them off.

Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.”

ENTER

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

DVD Additional Operations

Various play mode functions

(Programme

play, Shuffle play, Repeat 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 programme. You can programme up to 20 tracks.

To programme MP3 audio tracks, see page81.

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

Note

•The play mode is cancelled when: –you open the disc tray –the player enters standby mode by pr essing

[/1.

Creating your own programme (Programme play)

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop mode.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

CLEAR

REPEAT

SELECT DVD

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

continued

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

To stop programme play

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

To change or cancel a programme

To cancel all the programmed numbers

Notes

•Up to 99 tracks can be displayed.

•You cannot repeat play while in programme play.

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

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

To progr amm e other tracks, repeat step 4. The programmed track numbers are displayed in the selected ord er.

Press H to start programme play. Programme play starts. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H.

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own programme (Programme play).”

Press v repeatedly to select “Clear last track,” then press ENTER. Each time you press the button, the last programmed number is canceled. You can also cancel the last programmed number by pressing CLEAR.

Follow step 4 for new programming.

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own programme (Programme 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.

05 09 13 17

02 06 10 14 18

03 07 11 15 19

04 08 12 16 20

–– –– –– –– ––

Track Program Order

PROGRAM

RETURN CLEAR

Clear last track Clear all tracks

vVb

ENTER

01 05 09 13 17

10 14 18

03 07 11 15 19

04 08 12 16 20

06 –– –– –– ––

–– –– –– –– ––

Track Program Order

PROGRAM

RETURN CLEAR

vVb

Clear last track Clear all tracks

ENTER

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

DVD Additional Operations

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

To shuff le MP3 audio tracks, see page 82.

To return to normal play

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

Tip

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

Note

•You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.

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

Playing in random order (Shuffle play)

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.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)

Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.

Press REPEAT during playback.

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

Off

continued

1-18

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

To return to normal play

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

Tip

•When you press x

during repeat play, repeat play is cancelled.

Notes

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

•You cannot repeat play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. See “Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functions” on page 89.

•You cannot repeat play while i n programme play or shuffle play.

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

When playing a DVD

•Chapter: repeats the current chapter.

•Title: repeats the current title on a disc.

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

•Track: repeats the current track.

•Disc: repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

•FILE: repeats the current file (track).

•DIR: repeats the current directory (album).

•DISC: repeats the current disc.

Changing the sound

DVD Additional Operations

Changing the sound

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

With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a Karaoke VIDEO CD containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

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 118 for the abbreviation of the language.

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

AUDIO

B/b

AUDIO

ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1CH 1/2

ENTER

STEREO

The standard stereo sound Left The sound of the left channel (monaur al ) Right The sound of the right chann el (monaural)

continued

Changing the sound

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 29).

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

• If you selec t DTS audio setting in step 2, you cannot select surround setting (page 77).

•You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quic kly or slowly with sound (page 34).

Virtual surround setting

DVD Additional Operations

Virtual surround setting

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

Press SURROUND during playback.

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

SURROUND

B/b

SURROUND

Off

ENTER

TV TV TV

Surround1 Surround2 Surround3

: Virtual speaker

continued

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Virtual surround setting

To cancel the setting

Select “Off” in step 2.

Notes

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

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

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

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

•You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is set (page 34).

Playing an MP3 audio track

DVD Additional Operations

Playing an MP3 audio trac k

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...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

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 display appears. Then you can skip step 3.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

O RETURN

SELECT DVD

REPEAT

TOP MENU

CLEAR

Select a Media Type

2 JPEG

1 MP3

ENTER

continued

Playing an MP3 audio track

To stop play

Press x.

To repeat play

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repeat mode.

•FILE: repeats the current file (track).

•DIR: repeats the current directory (album).

•DISC: repeats the current disc.

To go to the next or previous page

Press b or B.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu

Press x twice, then press TOP MENU.

To turn off the display

Press x twice, then press O RETURN repeatedly.

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

The first track starts playing. Press x if necessary.

Press O RETURN, then press V/v to select the desired directory in the lef t 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.

ENTER

RETURN

MP3

ENTER

DIRECTORY:007

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

track 1 00:00

OFF

FILES:014 mp

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

SET UP

vVb

Elapsed playing time

Repeat mode

RETURN

ENTER

RETURN

MP3

ENTER

DIRECTORY:007

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

track 1 00:00

OFF

FILES:014 mp

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

SET UP

vVb

ENTER

RETURN

MP3

ENTER

DIRECTORY:007

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

track 5 00:01

OFF

FILES:014 mp

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

vVb

Playing an MP3 audio track

DVD Additional Operations

Notes

•Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

•Up to 12 alphanum eric characters can be displayed for album or track names.

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

•You cannot repeat play whil e in programme play or shuffle play.

To stop programme play

Press x during programme play.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR during programme play.

To programme MP3 audio tracks

Press x twice, then press REPEAT.

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

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

Press V/v to select the track you want to programme, then press ENTER.

To programme other tracks, repeat step 4. The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order . Press CLEAR to cancel the last

programmed track.

Press H to start programme play. Programme play starts. When the programme ends, you can restart t he same programme

again by pressing H.

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

RETURN

PROGRAM

ENTER

DIRECTORY:007

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

00:00

OFF

ORDER:000

CLEAR

RETURN

PROGRAM

ENTER

DIRECTORY:003

00:00

OFF

ORDER:000

CLEAR

mp3 track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5

RETURN

PROGRAM

ENTER

DIRECTORY:003

00:00

OFF

ORDER:001

CLEAR

mp3 track 1 mp3 track 2 mp3 track 3 mp3 track 4 mp3 track 5

mp3 track 3

continued

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Playing an MP3 audio track

Notes

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

•You cannot repeat play while in programme play.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR during shuffle play.

Tip

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

Note

•You cannot repeat play while i n shuffle pla y.

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 rec orded in Multi Session o r Multi Border (see “ Note on Multi Session/Border discs” on page82). Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on Multi Session/Border discs

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

To shuffle MP3 audio tracks

Press x twice, then press REPEAT.

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

About MP3 audio tracks

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

Playing an MP3 audio track

DVD Additional Operations

Notes

•If you put the exte nsi on “. MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could da ma ge 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 dat a an d MP3 audio tracks exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only the video data.

•This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage.

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

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

When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from

through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album does not take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: E contains G but

is played before 7.)

When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 80), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t D t E t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album C) do not appear in the list.

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album

track

continued

Playing an MP3 audio track

Tips

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

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

Notes

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

•No more than 250 albums ca n be recognized.

•A total of up to about 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain MP3 files and JPEG files.

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

Playing JPEG image files

DVD Additional Operations

Playing JPEG image files

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

Before you start...

•Set TV

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO

on the remote (page 10).

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 JPEG image files, the “Album” display appears. Then you can skip step 3.

V/v/B/b

ENTER

SELECT DVD

TOP MENU

./>

CLEAR

Select a Media Type

2 JPEG

1 MP3

ENTER

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