Sony SLV-D983P GI Operating Instructions Manual

2-671-548-11(1) GB

DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

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PAL

SLV-D983P GI

© 2006 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

The mains lead must be
changed only at qualified
service shop.

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

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase
eye hazard. As the laser beam
used in this DVD player/Video
Cassette Recorder is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug
supplied need to be replaced, a 3
AMP fuse approved by ASTA
or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked
with or mark) must be
used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the
fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service
station.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 –
240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that
the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local
power supply.

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

• The unit is not disconnected
from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been
turned off.

• Install this system so that the
power cord can be unplugged
from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
trouble.

Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and other
European countries with
separate collection
systems)

This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is di sposed
of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative
consequences for the
environment and human health,
which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help
to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information
about recycling of this product,
please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the
product.

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WARNING

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development
Corporation.

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

On placement

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

On operation

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

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the player and cause damage to the video
head, tape, and the optical block. Should this
occur, the player may not operate properly.
When you first install the player, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, remove
the disc and tape and leave the player turned on
for about three hours before operating the
player.

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type).
These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On cleaning the video heads

• Rough
picture

initial

contamination

When the video heads are dirty, clean the video
heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If
a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do
not use a commercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video
heads.

• Unclear
picture

• No picture
(or black &
white screen
appears)

terminal

Copyright

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

Precautions

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Table of contents

2 WA RN I N G
3 Precautions
6 About this manual
6 This player can play the following discs
8 Notes about discs

Getting Started

9 Step 1 : Unpacking
10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
13 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR
16 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
18 Step 5 : Selecting a language
19 Step 6 : Setting the clock
21 Step 7 : Presetting channels

Advanced Hookups

27 S-Video/Component Video hookup
29 A/V Receiver hookup

Basic Operations

31 Playing discs
35 Guide to the on-screen display
38 Playing a tape
41 Recording TV programmes
45 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+
49 Recording TV programmes using the timer
52 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

DVD Settings and Adjustments

54 Audio Setup
57 Screen Setup
61 Setting the display or sound track language
63 Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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Table of contents

®

system

DVD Additional Operations

66 Using the DVD’s menu
67 Zooming into a scene
68 Changing the angles
69 Displaying the subtitle
71 Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)
75 Changing the sound
77 Virtual surround setting
79 Playing an MP3 audio track
85 Playing JPEG image files
89 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functions

VCR Additional Operations

91 Quick Timer Recording
93 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
95 Searching using index function
97 Adjusting the picture (tracking)
99 Changing menu options

101 Editing

Additional Information

104 General setup information
106 Troubleshooting
111 Glossary
113 Specifications
114 Index to parts and controls
118 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
119 Index

Table of contents

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About this manual

This player can play the

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

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

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual
is described below:

Icon Meaning

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

Functions available for DVD­RWs/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
tracks or JPEG files)

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

Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs

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

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

* audio

* audio tracks or

following discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

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

Note about CDs/DVDs

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

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

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

– KODAK Picture CD format

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

defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).

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About this manual

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

– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).

–8 cm

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

recorded with a DVD Video camera.

Region code

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.

DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL NO.

SLV-DXXXX

NO.

~AC 220–240V 50Hz 20W

ALL

X

Region code

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

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

Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Example of discs that the
player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

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

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• 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 cellophane tape
or a sticker still left on it.

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

Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies

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

continued

This player can play the following discs

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Note on DualDiscs

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

Notes about discs

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

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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

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Notes about discs

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Note

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

Getting Started

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

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

Reattach the cover after inserting the battery.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to
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 operate Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to

the DVD player DVD·VIDEO

the VCR DVD·VIDEO

your TV TV

DVD-VCR

DVD-VCR

and point at the remote sensor at your TV

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

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

/ DVD·VIDEO

TV
switch

SELECT VIDEO

SELECT DVD

Remote sensor

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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 leakage.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

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

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

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

Controlling TVs with the remote commander

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

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

1

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

2

?/1.

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

Buttons Operations

?/1 Turns your TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV

PROG +/– Selects the channel on your TV

Number buttons and

MUTING* Mutes a Sony TV equipped with the muting function

TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input source

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

-/--*

Selects the channel on a Sony TV

Getting Started

* for Sony TV only

continued

Setting up the remote commander

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Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

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

Manufacturer Code number

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 07, 08

Saba 12, 13

Samsung 22, 23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson 43

To sh ib a 38

Nokia 15, 16, 69

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.

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Setting up the remote commander

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 connect 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

Audio/video cord
(not supplied)

Audio/video

inputs

AERIAL IN

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and

1

connect it to on the rear panel of the DVD­VCR.

Mains lead

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

Getting Started

Connect of the DVD-VCR and the aerial

2

input of your TV using the supplied aerial
cable.

Connect OUT AUDIO L/R VIDEO jacks of

3

the DVD-VCR and audio/video connector of
your TV using an audio/video cord.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

4

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.

Connecting the DVD-VCR

continued

13

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

AERIAL IN

Scart
(EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV

1

and connect it to on the rear panel of
the DVD-VCR.

Connect of the DVD-VCR and the

2

aerial input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.

Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the

3

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

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Mains lead

to mains

LINE-1
(EURO AV)

4

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Connecting the DVD-VCR

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.

Connecting to a satellite or digital tuner

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

Scart
(EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Scart cable
(not supplied)

Scart

LINE-3

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

(EURO-AV)

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 satellite or digital tuner
to the TV without turning itself on.

Getting Started

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 function will not operate when you make the connection using an audio/
video cord.

Connecting the DVD-VCR

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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).

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

1

2

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

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 positions” on page 24.

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

AUTO SETUP

Please wait

RETURN

10%

SET UP

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 function again, select “Install” in the “OPTION” menu,
then press V/v to select “Auto Setup.”

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit
during power off with no tape inserted.

continuously for 5 seconds or more

Getting Started

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

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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

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).

cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.

SET UP

V/v

ENTER

1

2

3

4

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Selecting a language

SET UP

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

SET UP

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

Language
Clock
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save

V

v

ENTER

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

The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.

B

English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands

V

v

ENTER

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

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

OPTION

:English

[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]

SET UP

RETURN

LANGUAGE SET

SET UP

RETURN

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

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you

/ DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).

cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.

Getting Started

SET UP

V/v/B/b

ENTER

1

2

3

SET UP

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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.”

Language
Clock
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save

V

v

ENTER

Time Date
12:00 01/JAN /2006 SUN
Auto Clock

B

vVb

ENTER

Time Date
12:00 01/JAN /2006 SUN
Auto Clock

B

vVb

ENTER

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Setting the clock

:English

RETURN

CLOCK SET

Ye ar

RETURN

CLOCK SET

Ye ar

RETURN

OPTION

[ On ]

[ On ]

[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]

SET UP

SET UP

SET UP

19

4

ENTER

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.”

Time Date
18:30 28/SEP /2006 THU
Auto Clock

B

vVb

ENTER

RETURN

CLOCK SET

Ye ar

[ On ]

SET UP

5

6

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

ENTER

SET UP

Tip

• If you set “Auto Clock” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the DVD-

Note

• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal
from the station.

DVD-VCR is turned off.

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Setting the clock

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 (page 23)

– Disabling unwanted programme positions

(page 24)

– Changing the station names (page 25)

CLEAR

SET UP

Getting Started

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.

1

2

SET UP

ENTER

ENTER

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.

V/v/B/b

ENTER
O RETURN

Language
Clock
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save [ Off ]

V

v

v

V

ENTER

Auto Setup
Manual Setup

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN

:English

OPTION

[ Off ]
[ On ]

SET UP

INSTALL

SET UP

3

ENTER

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

TV STATION TABLE

CH
27
29
30
32

NAME
AAB –
LMN –
CDE –
I J K –

SWAPPING :

PR

1
2
3
4
5

VvB

RETURN

Presetting channels

ENTER
CLEAR

DELETE :

continued

21

4

ENTER

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

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

PR
CH
MFT
NAME

b

VvB

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

: 5
: – – –
: –
: – – – –

ENTERMEMORY :

5

6

7

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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

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

Enter the station name.

1 Press V/v to select a character.

Each time you press V, the character

PR
CH
MFT
NAME

b

VvB

RETURN

PR
CH
MFT
NAME

b

VvB

RETURN

PR
CH
MFT
NAME

MANUAL TUNING

: 5
: – – –
: –
: – – – –

MANUAL TUNING

: 5
: 33
: –
: – – – –

MANUAL TUNING

: 5
: 33
: –
: O – – –

changes as shown below.

b

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9
t

– (space) t A

VvB

RETURN

2 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.

ENTERMEMORY :

ENTERMEMORY :

ENTERMEMORY :

8

9

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Presetting channels

Press ENTER to confirm the station name.

ENTER

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

RETURN

SET UP

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 interference from the
picture being received.

Changing programme positions

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

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

1

press ENTER.

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

2

The “INSTALL” menu appears.

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

3

V

v

v

V

PR

1
2
3
4
5

VvB

RETURN

Language
Clock
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save

ENTER

Auto Setup
Manual Setup

ENTER

CH
27
29
30
32

OPTION

:English

[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]

SET UP

RETURN

INSTALL

SET UP

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

NAME
AAB –
LMN –
CDE –
I J K –

ENTER

SWAPPING :

CLEAR

DELETE :

Getting Started

Press V/v to select the row containing the programme position

4

you want to change.

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

TV STATION TABLE

CH

PR

27

1

29

2

30

3

32

4
5

VvB

RETURN

SWAPPING :

Presetting channels

NAME
AAB –
LMN –
CDE –
I J K –

ENTER
CLEAR

DELETE :

continued

23

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

5

programme position.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

6

PR

1
2
3
4
5CH29

VvB

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

NAME

27

AAB –

30

CDE –

32

I J K –
LMN –

SWAPPING :

ENTER

To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 4 through 6.

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

7

Disabling unwanted programme positions

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

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

1

press ENTER.

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

2

The “INSTALL” menu appears.

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

3

Press V/v to select the row which you want to disable.

4

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press

V/v repeatedly.

V

v

v

V

PR

1
2
3
4
5

VvB

RETURN

PR

1
2
3
4
5

VvB

RETURN

:English

Language
Clock
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save

RETURN

ENTER

Auto Setup
Manual Setup

RETURN

ENTER

TV STATION TABLE

CH

NAME

27

AAB –

29

LMN –

30

CDE –

32

I J K –

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

TV STATION TABLE

CH

NAME

27

AAB –

29

LMN –

30

CDE –

32

I J K –

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

OPTION

[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]

SET UP

INSTALL

SET UP

ENTER
CLEAR

ENTER
CLEAR

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Presetting channels

Press CLEAR.

5

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.

6

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

7

PR

1
2
3
4
5

VvB

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

CH

NAME

27

AAB –

30

CDE –

32

I J K –

SWAPPING :

DELETE :

ENTER
CLEAR

Note

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

Changing the station names

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.

Getting Started

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

1

press ENTER.

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

2

The “INSTALL” menu appears.

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

3

Language
Clock
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save

V

v

ENTER

Auto Setup
Manual Setup

v

V

ENTER

TV STATION TABLE

CH
27
29
30
32
33

NAME
AAB –
LMN –
CDE –
I J K –

SWAPPING :

PR

1
2
3
4
5

VvB

RETURN

Presetting channels

OPTION

:English

SET UP

RETURN

INSTALL

SET UP

RETURN

ENTER
CLEAR

DELETE :

continued

[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]

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Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter

4

the station name, then press b.

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

PR
CH
MFT
NAME

b

vVB

RETURN

MANUAL TUNING

: 5
: 33
: –
: – – – –

ENTERMEMORY :

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

5

Enter the station name.

6

1 Press V/v to select a character.

Each time you press V, the character changes as shown

PR
CH
MFT
NAME

b

vVB

RETURN

PR
CH
MFT
NAME

below.

b

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

vVB

RETURN

2 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.

7

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

8

MANUAL TUNING

: 5
: 33
: –
: – – – –

MANUAL TUNING

: 5
: 33
: –
: O – – –

ENTERMEMORY :

ENTERMEMORY :

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Presetting channels

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 enjoy higher quality images when playing DVDs.

Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/Component
Video hookup. See page 29 for audio connections.

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

DVD-VCR

to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

TV

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTLINE OUT

R

C

R

AUDIO

L

C

B

COAXIAL

Y

(green) (blue)

l : Signal flow
(DVD only)

(red)

S-VIDEO cord
(not supplied)

Component video
cord (not supplied)

to S-VIDEO OUT

TV

Advanced Hookups

continued

S-Video/Component Video hookup

27

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 this
connection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. For
details, see “To set the “Progressive” setting” (page 59).

Notes

• The connection using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only for

the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will not be output.

• In the connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack, if you set “Progressive” to “On” in the

“SCREEN SETUP” menu, S-Video playback may be distorted.

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S-Video/Component Video hookup

A/V Receiver hookup

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

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

DVD-VCR

Advanced Hookups

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTLINE OUT

R

C

R

AUDIO

L

C

B

COAXIAL

Y

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

(red)

(white)

to audio input

Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)

or

(red)(white)

AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder

to DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (COAXIAL)

Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

continued

A/V Receiver hookup

29

A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

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

1

Digital or DTS*2
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 Laboratories.

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

2

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

*

Note

• After you have completed the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL), be

sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP”
menu (page 55). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

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A/V Receiver hookup