Sony DVD VCR Combo SLV D950G User Manual

3-084-915-12 (1) GB  
DVD Player/  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PAL  
SLV-D950G/I  
© 2003 Sony Corporation  
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WARNING  
Welcome!  
To prevent fire or shock  
hazard, do not expose  
the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock,  
do not open the cabinet.  
Refer servicing to  
Thank you for purchasing this  
Sony DVD Player/Video  
Cassette Recorder. Before  
operating this player, please  
read this manual thoroughly  
and retain it for future  
reference.  
Precautions  
Safety  
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  
qualified personnel only.  
Mains lead must only be  
changed at a qualified  
service shop.  
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.  
This appliance is classified as  
a CLASS 1 LASER product.  
The CLASS 1 LASER  
PRODUCT MARKING is  
located on the rear exterior.  
Installing  
Do not install the unit in a  
confined space such as a  
book or similar unit.  
Do not install the unit in an  
inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a  
horizontal position only.  
Keep the unit and discs  
away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
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.  
Do not place heavy objects  
on the unit.  
Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel only.  
Do not place the unit on  
surfaces (rugs, blankets,  
etc.) or near materials  
(curtains, draperies) that  
may block the ventilation  
slots.  
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 5 AMP fuse approved by  
ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,  
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode  
are registered trademarks of  
Gemstar Development  
Corporation. The VIDEO  
Plus+ system is manufactured  
under license from Gemstar  
Development Corporation.  
marked with  
must be used.  
or  
mark)  
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.  
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Caution  
For use of the VCR  
Televisionprogrammes, 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 transmitter  
and/or programme owner.  
For use of the DVD  
player  
This product incorporates  
copyright protection  
technology that is protected by  
method claims of certain U.S.  
patents, other intellectual  
property rights owned by  
Macrovision Corporation, and  
other rights owners. Use of  
this copyright protection  
technology mustbe authorized  
by Macrovision Corporation,  
and is intended for home and  
other limited viewing uses  
only unless otherwise  
authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
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Table of contents  
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WARNING  
Welcome!  
Caution  
About this manual  
This player can play the following discs  
Notes about discs  
Getting Started  
8 Step 1 : Unpacking  
9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander  
11 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR  
14 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
16 Step 5 : Selecting a language  
17 Step 6 : Setting the clock  
19 Step 7 : Presetting channels  
Basic Operations  
Advanced Hookups  
27 Playing discs  
54 A/V Receiver hookup  
31 Guide to the on-screen display  
33 Playing a tape  
56 S-Video hookup  
36 Recording TV programmes  
DVD Settings and  
Adjustments  
40 Recording TV programmes using the  
VIDEO Plus+® system  
57 Audio Setup  
60 Screen Setup  
63 Setting the display or sound track  
44 Recording TV programmes using the  
timer  
47 Recording TV programmes using  
DIAL TIMER  
52 Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
language  
65 Parental Control (limiting playback  
by children)  
settings  
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DVD Additional Operations  
68 Using the DVD’s menu  
70 Zooming into a scene  
71 Changing the angles  
72 Displaying the subtitle  
73 Various play mode functions  
(Programme play, Shuffle play,  
77 Changing the sound  
78 Virtual surround setting  
80 Playing an MP3 audio track  
84 Playing JPEG image files  
88 Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU  
ON/OFF” functions  
VCR Additional Operations  
90 Playing a tape with SQPB function  
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  
119 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language  
120 Index  
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Region code  
About this manual  
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.  
The meaning of the icons used in this manual is  
described below:  
Icon  
Meaning  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs in video mode or  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs  
ALL  
DVDs labelled  
player.  
will also play on this  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs in video CD format  
or Super VCD format  
If you try to play any other DVD, the message  
“Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will  
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the  
DVD, no region code indication may be labelled  
even though playing the DVD is prohibited by  
area restrictions.  
Functions available for DATA  
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs containing MP3* audio  
tracks or JPEG files)  
X
Region code  
SLV–DXXXX  
Functions available for music  
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
music CD format  
00V 00Hz  
NO.  
00W  
0-000-000-00  
Functions available for VHS  
VIDEOs  
Example of discs that the player  
cannot play  
* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format  
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.  
The player cannot play the following discs:  
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the  
following formats:  
– music CD format  
– video CD format  
– MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to  
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended  
format, Joliet  
This player can play the  
following discs  
Format of discs  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD-RWs in VR mode  
DVD VIDEO  
• DVD-ROMs  
• DVD Audio discs  
VIDEO CD  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,  
defined by ISO (International Standard  
Organization).  
Music CD  
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:  
• A DVD with a different region code.  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape  
or a sticker still left on it.  
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Note  
Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs or  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to  
the recording quality or physical condition of the disc,  
or the characteristics of the recording device.  
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been  
correctly finalized. For more information, see the  
operating instructions for the recording device.  
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format  
cannot be played.  
Notes about discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
Note on playback operations of  
DVDs and VIDEO CDs  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in  
a car parked in direct sunlight as the  
temperature may rise considerably inside the  
car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
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.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
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Getting Started  
Step 1 : Unpacking  
Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:  
• Remote commander  
• R6 (size AA) batteries  
• Aerial cable  
• Audio cord  
(pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2)  
• Video cord  
(pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1)  
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Unpacking  
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander  
Inserting the batteries  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries  
by matching the + and – on the  
batteries to the diagram inside the  
battery compartment.  
Insert the negative (–) end first,  
then push in and down until the  
positive (+) end clicks into  
position.  
Using the remote  
Remote sensor  
commander  
You can use this remote  
commander to operate this DVD-  
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on  
the remote commander marked  
with a dot (•) can be used to  
operate your Sony TV.  
TV / DVD·VIDEO  
If the TV does not have the  
symbol near the remote sensor, this  
remote commander will not  
operate the TV.  
SELECT VIDEO  
SELECT DVD  
To operate  
Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to  
the DVD player DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at  
the DVD-VCR  
the VCR  
your TV  
Notes  
DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor  
at the DVD-VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV  
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.  
continued  
Setting up the remote commander 9  
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Controlling other 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 at the top of the remote commander to TV.  
1
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.  
2 Then release ?/1.  
Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO, 0-9 and  
-/--* buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to  
control a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to  
DVD·VIDEO.  
* for Sony TV only  
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  
Sony  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Code number  
01, 02  
68  
17, 49  
06, 07, 08  
12, 13  
22, 23  
25  
Akai  
Ferguson  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
JVC  
52  
Saba  
10, 11  
24  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
33  
Sharp  
29  
Loewe  
Mivar  
45  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
36  
09, 70  
66  
43  
NEC  
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.  
10 Setting up the remote commander  
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Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR  
Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 54) explains additional hookup methods that  
will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience.  
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 12.  
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
Mains lead  
AERIAL IN  
to mains  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV  
1
and connect it to  
DVD-VCR.  
on the rear panel of the  
Connect  
of the DVD-VCR and the  
2
3
aerial input of your TV using the supplied  
aerial cable.  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Note  
• When you connect the DVD-VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have  
to tune your TV to the DVD-VCR (see page 14).  
continued  
Connecting the DVD-VCR 11  
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
LINE-1  
(EURO AV)  
Mains  
lead  
AERIAL IN  
to mains  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
1
2
3
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 optional  
Scart cable.  
This connection improves picture and  
sound quality. Whenever you want to  
watch the DVD-VCR picture, press  
TV/VIDEO to display the VCR  
indicator in the display window.  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
4
12 Connecting the DVD-VCR  
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Additional connections  
To a satellite or digital tuner  
with Line Through  
Using the Line Through  
function, you can watch  
LINE-3  
LINE OUT  
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.  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3 connector as shown above.  
1
2
Turn off the DVD-VCR.  
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.  
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.  
Connecting the DVD-VCR 13  
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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 UP  
set TV channels, guide channels for the  
VIDEO Plus+ system, and DVD-VCR clock  
automatically.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
1
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to  
channel 21 (the initial RF channel for this DVD-VCR). Refer to your TV  
manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly,  
see “To change the RF channel” on page 15.  
14 Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
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Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
AUTO SETUP  
10%  
2
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the  
DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the  
receivable channels and presets them (in the  
Please wait  
RETURN SET UP  
If you want to change the order of the channels  
or disable unwanted programme positions, see  
“Changing/disabling programme positions” on  
page 21.  
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 17.  
To cancel the Auto Set Up function  
Press SET UP.  
To change the RF channel  
If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the DVD-  
VCR and TV. Select “Install” in the “OPTION” menu, then press V/v to select  
“Video Output CH”. Select the RF channel by pressing the B/b buttons and press  
ENTER. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.  
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 16.  
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 continuously for 5 seconds or more  
during power off with no tape inserted.  
Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15  
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Step 5 : Selecting a language  
You can change the on-screen display  
language.  
SET UP  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
remote (page 9).  
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
SET UP  
OPTION  
:English  
1
Language  
Clock  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Language”, then press  
LANGUAGE SET  
2
ENTER.  
B
English  
ENTER  
Français  
Deutsch  
Español  
Italiano  
The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.  
Nederlands  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.  
3
4
ENTER  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SET UP  
16 Selecting a language  
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Step 6 : Setting the clock  
You must set the time and date on the DVD-  
VCR to use the timer features properly.  
SET UP  
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.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
remote (page 9).  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
SET UP  
OPTION  
:English  
1
Language  
Clock  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Clock”, then press  
CLOCK SET  
2
ENTER.  
ENTER  
Time Date  
12:00 1/JAN /2003 WED  
Autoclock [ On ]  
Year  
The “CLOCK SET” menu appears.  
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
Press V/v to set the hour.  
3
ENTER  
Time Date  
18:00 1/JAN /2003 WED  
Autoclock [ On ]  
Year  
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
continued  
Setting the clock 17  
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Press b to select the minutes and set the  
CLOCK SET  
Year  
4
5
6
minutes by pressing V/v.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Time Date  
18:30 1/JAN /2003 WED  
Autoclock [ On ]  
V v B b  
V v B b  
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
Set the day, month, and year in sequence by  
pressing b to select the item to be set, and  
press V/v to select the digits, then press b.  
Time Date  
18:30 28/SEP /2003 SUN  
Autoclock [ On ]  
Year  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
Press V/v to select Onfor the setting of the  
Auto Clock Set function.  
Time Date  
18:30 28/SEP /2003 SUN  
Autoclock [ On ]  
Year  
The DVD-VCR automatically sets the clock  
according to the time signal broadcast between  
the channels PR 1 to PR 5.  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function,  
select “Off”.  
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
7
8
ENTER  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SET UP  
Tips  
If you set “Autoclock” to “On”, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the DVD-  
VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal  
from the station.  
To change the digits while setting, press B to return to the item to be changed, and select the  
digits by pressing V/v.  
Note  
The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the  
DVD-VCR is turned off.  
18 Setting the clock  
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Step 7 : Presetting channels  
If some channels could not be preset using  
the Auto Set Up function, you can preset  
them manually.  
SET UP  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
remote (page 9).  
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
SET UP  
OPTION  
:English  
1
Language  
Clock  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Install”, then press  
INSTALL  
2
ENTER.  
Auto Setup  
ENTER  
Manual Setup  
[
]
CH21  
The “INSTALL” menu appears.  
Video Output CH  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
continued  
Presetting channels 19  
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Press V/v to select “Manual Setup”, then  
TV STATION TABLE  
3
4
5
6
7
press ENTER.  
PR  
1
CH  
27  
29  
30  
32  
NAME  
AAB –  
LMN –  
CDE –  
I J K –  
ENTER  
2
3
4
5
v V  
B
SWAPPING : ENTER  
DELETE : CLEAR  
RETURN  
Press V/v to select the row which you want to  
preset, then press b.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
5
––  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ENTER  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.  
– – – –  
MEMORY : ENTER  
v V b B  
RETURN  
Press B/b repeatedly until the channel you  
want is displayed.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
5
––  
– – – –  
MEMORY : ENTER  
v V b B  
RETURN  
Press V/v to select “NAME”, then press b.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
5
33  
– – – –  
MEMORY : ENTER  
v V b B  
RETURN  
Enter the station name.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
5
33  
1 Press V/v to select a character.  
Each time you press V, the character  
changes as shown below.  
O–––  
MEMORY : ENTER  
v V b B  
A t B t t Z t 0 t 1 t t 9  
t A  
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 station name.  
8
ENTER  
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Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.  
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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/disabling programme positions  
After setting the channels, you can change  
the programme positions as you like. If any  
programme positions are unused or contain  
unwanted channels, you can disable them.  
You can also change the station names. If the  
station names are not displayed, you can  
enter them manually.  
Changing programme  
positions  
Before you start…  
SET UP  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
remote (page 9).  
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
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Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
SET UP  
OPTION  
:English  
1
Language  
Clock  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Install”, then press  
INSTALL  
2
3
4
5
6
ENTER.  
Auto Setup  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Manual Setup  
[
]
CH21  
The “INSTALL” menu appears.  
Video Output CH  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
TV STATION TABLE  
Press V/v to select “Manual Setup”, then press  
ENTER.  
PR  
CH  
NAME  
AAB –  
LMN –  
CDE –  
I J K –  
1
2
3
4
5
27  
29  
30  
32  
v V  
B
SWAPPING : ENTER  
DELETE : CLEAR  
RETURN  
Press V/v to select the row containing the  
programme position you want to change.  
TV STATION TABLE  
PR  
1
2
3
4
CH  
27  
29  
30  
32  
NAME  
AAB –  
LMN –  
CDE –  
I J K –  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.  
5
v V  
B
SWAPPING : ENTER  
DELETE : CLEAR  
RETURN  
Press ENTER, then press V/v to move to the  
desired programme position.  
TV STATION TABLE  
PR  
1
2
3
4
CH  
27  
NAME  
AAB –  
30  
32  
29  
CDE –  
I J K –  
LMN –  
5
v V  
B
SWAPPING : ENTER  
DELETE : CLEAR  
RETURN  
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 4 through 6.  
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Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.  
7
RETURN  
SET UP  
Disabling unwanted programme positions  
After presetting channels, you can disable  
unused programme positions. The disabled  
positions will be skipped later when you  
press the PROG +/– buttons.  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
remote (page 9).  
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
CLEAR  
SET UP  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
SET UP  
OPTION  
:English  
1
Language  
Clock  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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INSTALL  
2
3
4
5
ENTER.  
Auto Setup  
ENTER  
Manual Setup  
Video Output CH  
[
]
CH21  
The “INSTALL” menu appears.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
TV STATION TABLE  
Press V/v to select “Manual Setup”, then press  
ENTER.  
PR  
CH  
NAME  
AAB –  
LMN –  
CDE –  
I J K –  
ENTER  
1
2
3
4
5
27  
29  
30  
32  
v V  
B
SWAPPING : ENTER  
DELETE : CLEAR  
RETURN  
Press V/v to select the row which you want to  
disable.  
TV STATION TABLE  
PR  
1
2
3
4
CH  
27  
29  
30  
32  
NAME  
AAB –  
LMN –  
CDE –  
I J K –  
ENTER  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 80, press V/v repeatedly.  
5
v V  
B
SWAPPING : ENTER  
DELETE : CLEAR  
RETURN  
Press CLEAR.  
TV STATION TABLE  
CLEAR  
PR  
1
2
3
4
CH  
27  
NAME  
AAB –  
The selected row will be cleared as shown on  
the right.  
30  
32  
CDE –  
I J K –  
5
v V  
B
SWAPPING : ENTER  
DELETE : CLEAR  
RETURN  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other programme positions you want to  
disable.  
6
7
Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.  
RETURN  
SET UP  
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.  
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Changing the station names  
You can change or enter the station names  
(up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must  
receive channel information for station  
names to appear automatically.  
SET UP  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
remote (page 9).  
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
OPTION  
:English  
SET UP  
1
Language  
Clock  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
ENTER  
Press V/v to select “Install”, then press  
INSTALL  
2
3
ENTER.  
Auto Setup  
ENTER  
Manual Setup  
[
]
CH21  
The “INSTALL” menu appears.  
Video Output CH  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
TV STATION TABLE  
Press V/v to select “Manual Setup”, then press  
ENTER.  
PR  
CH  
NAME  
AAB –  
LMN –  
CDE –  
I J K –  
ENTER  
1
2
3
4
5
27  
29  
30  
32  
33  
v V  
B
SWAPPING : ENTER  
DELETE : CLEAR  
RETURN  
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Press V/v to select the row which you want to  
MANUAL TUNING  
4
5
6
change or enter the station name, then press b.  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
NAME  
:
:
5
33  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ENTER  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 80, press v/V repeatedly.  
MEMORY : ENTER  
v V b B  
RETURN  
Press V/v to select “NAME”, then press b.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
NAME  
:
:
5
33  
MEMORY : ENTER  
v V b B  
RETURN  
Enter the station name.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
NAME  
:
:
5
33  
1 Press V/v to select a character.  
Each time you press V, the character  
changes as shown below.  
O
MEMORY : ENTER  
v V b B  
A t B t t Z t 0 t 1 t t 9  
t A  
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
8
ENTER  
Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.  
RETURN  
SET UP  
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Basic Operations  
Playing discs  
Depending on the disc, some operations may  
be different or restricted. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your  
disc.  
?/1  
Z
Before you start...  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT DVD to control the  
DVD player (page 9).  
m/M  
C
./>  
X
x
H
Press Z to open the disc tray and  
place a disc on the disc tray.  
1
with the playback side  
facing down  
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Press H.  
2
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 68. For  
Hour Minute Second  
VIDEO CDs, see page 88.  
* “– – – – –” appears when no disc  
is loaded.  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
x
Stop play  
Pause play∗  
X
Resume play after pause  
Advance by frame in pause mode  
X or H  
C
Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > on the remote  
in continuous play mode  
Go back to the previous chapter, track, . on the remote  
or scene in continuous play mode  
Stop play and remove the disc  
Z
* If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically  
stop.  
To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)  
The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD  
player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.  
While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.  
1
2
Press H.  
The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in  
Step 1.  
Tip  
To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x twice then press H.  
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To locate a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse  
in continuous play mode (DVD, VIDEO CD and CD only)  
Press m or M.  
For DVD or VIDEO CD, each time you press the button, the playback speed changes  
as follows.  
× 2 t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3 t FF4/FR4 (DVD only) t  
FF5/FR5(DVD only)  
Release the button at the desired speed.  
For CD, the searching speed does not change (FF2/FR2 play).  
When you find the point you want, press H.  
To watch slow motion in continuous play mode (DVD and VIDEO CD  
only)  
Press X, then press M SLOW y. With each press, the playback speed changes  
cyclically as follows.  
To resume normal playback, press H.  
Tip  
To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the  
operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 91).  
Notes  
You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on  
page 60.)  
Do not perform VIDEO playback while playing back a disc.  
If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the  
point of the scratch or skip to the next track.  
You cannot change the MP3 or the Multi Session CD playback speed.  
VIDEO CD fast foward/reverse cannot be paused.  
During CD fast forward/reverse play, no sound is output.  
Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD  
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks.  
To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions  
when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To  
enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be  
connected to the digital jack of the DVD player.  
Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a  
CD (page 77).  
Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio  
component having a built-in DTS decoder. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in  
“AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 58), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be  
damaged.  
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Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track  
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL) jack.  
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP”  
menu (page 58).  
If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to  
“On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 58). A loud noise may come out from the speakers,  
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.  
* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Guide to the on-screen display  
You can check disc information during  
playback.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
The displayed contents differ according to  
the type of disc being played.  
O RETURN  
DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY. The following information appears; type of disc, current title/track,  
chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and surround setting.  
Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 119 for the abbreviation of the  
language.  
Type of disc  
Current title/track number  
Current chapter number  
Counter position  
Voice language  
Subtitle language  
Surround setting  
V v B b  
ENTER  
You can playback the desired title/track, chapter or counter position using this menu.  
To playback the desired title/track or chapter  
Press V/v to select the desired item.  
1
2
3
Press B/b to change the item.  
V v B b  
ENTER  
Press ENTER to start playback.  
Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the  
4 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.  
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To playback from the desired title/track counter  
position  
Press V/v to select the counter position icon.  
1
Enter the desired elapsed playing time of the current  
2 title/track using the number buttons.  
~
9
V v B b  
-
ENTER  
Press ENTER to start playback.  
3
Press DISPLAY or O RETURN to turn off the  
4 menu.  
Tip  
You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using  
B/b (DVD and CD only).  
DVD  
Indication  
Counter information  
T : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
T– : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
C : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
C– : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
Elapsed playing time of the current title  
Remaining time of the current title  
Elapsed playing time of the current chapter  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
CD  
Indication  
Counter information  
T : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
T– : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
D : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
D– : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
Elapsed playing time of the current track  
Remaining time of the current track  
Elapsed playing time of the disc  
Remaining time of the disc  
Notes  
The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.  
The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position  
information on the on-screen display is being changed.  
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Playing a tape  
Before you start...  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
?/1  
Z
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
TRACKING +/–  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the  
VCR (page 9).  
CLEAR  
m
M SLOW y  
C STEP  
./> SHUTTLE  
X
x
H
DISPLAY  
Insert a tape.  
1
The VCR starts playing automatically if  
you insert a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
Press H.  
2
The display window shows the  
playback time.  
When the tape reaches the end,  
it will rewind automatically.  
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Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
x
Pause play∗  
X
Resume play after pause  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
X or H  
M during stop  
m during stop  
Z
* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.  
To play a recently watched scene  
You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.  
To skip playback  
You can skip a scene that you do not want to watch (such as a commercial) and restart  
playback.  
During playback, press C STEP. The VCR skips the tape 30 seconds on the  
counter each time the button is pressed (up to four times) and playback is resumed.  
To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off)  
Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off, but the tape will keep  
rewinding until it reaches the end.  
To play/search at various speeds  
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during 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  
Play frame by frame  
During pause, press M SLOW y.  
During pause, press C STEP.  
Play at various speeds  
(Shuttle play)  
During playback, press .or >. You can change the  
playback speed as follows.  
REVIEW*1 y × 2 y × 1 y –SLOW y STILL y  
SLOW y PLAY y × 2 y CUE*2  
*1 “REW” flashes in the display window.  
*2 “FF” flashes in the display window.  
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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 page 104). (Normally set the option to “Auto”.)  
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 the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the  
picture quality cannot be guaranteed.  
The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.  
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
Depending on your TV, the 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.  
The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.  
The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.  
While playing a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commander’s function  
switches to DVD automatically. Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
Stop disc playback while playing back a video.  
The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.  
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• To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme  
position number you want appears in the display window.  
• PROG/  
TRACKING  
2
INPUT  
SELECT  
• 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.  
SP / LP  
3
4
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.  
REC  
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
Recording indicator  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
To check the remaining time  
Press DISPLAY twice. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the  
remaining time.  
REMAIN  
0
: 0 0 : 2 2  
1 : 4 6  
Time counter  
Remaining tape length  
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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 page 99).  
Maximum Recording Time  
Tape Length  
E-180  
SP  
3 hrs  
LP  
6 hrs  
E-240  
4 hrs  
8 hrs  
E-260  
4 hrs 20 mins  
5 hrs  
8 hrs 40 mins  
10 hrs  
E-300  
To watch another TV programme while recording  
Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.  
1
Select another channel on the TV.  
2
To watch a DVD while recording  
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.  
1
2
3
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.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break  
off the safety tab as illustrated. To  
record on the tape again, cover the tab  
hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
Tips  
To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.  
For two-digit numbers, for example, press 2 and 3 to select “PR 23”.  
If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input  
signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.  
The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape,  
but the information will not be recorded on the tape.  
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a  
satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.  
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Notes  
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL 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.  
When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be  
correct.  
The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.  
About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed.  
You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape.  
To watch a TV programme during video recording, stop disc playback.  
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VIDEO Plus+® system  
The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that  
simplifies programming the VCR to make  
Z
timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode  
?/1  
number listed in the TV programme guide.  
SELECT VIDEO  
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.  
Number  
buttons  
Before you start...  
CLEAR  
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to  
the correct time.  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• Set your TV to the video channel so that  
the signal from the player appears on the  
TV screen.  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the  
VCR (page 9).  
TV/VIDEO  
INPUT SELECT  
TIMER  
H
x
• When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn  
it on.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the total  
recording time.  
Press TIMER.  
TIMER METHOD  
SUBTITLE/  
TIMER  
1
The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.  
Standard  
VideoPlus  
V
v
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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Press V/v to select “VideoPlus”, then press  
VideoPlus  
2
3
ENTER.  
ENTER  
Code – – – – – – – – –  
Code : 0–9  
The “VideoPlus” menu appears.  
Correct :  
B
RETURN SET UP  
Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode  
number.  
VideoPlus  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Code 1 2 3 4 – – – – –  
Code : 0–9  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-  
enter the correct number.  
Correct :  
B
You can also press B to delete the last entered  
number.  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
Press ENTER.  
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC  
4
35 SA 19 19 : 00 20 : 00 SP Off  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
The date, start and stop times, programme  
position, tape speed and PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) setting appear on the TV  
screen.  
ENTER  
INPUT  
SELECT  
V
v
B
b
ENTER RETURN CLEAR  
• If “– –” appears in the “PR” (programme)  
column (this may happen for local  
broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position  
manually.  
CLEAR  
Press V/v to select the desired programme position.  
• 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.  
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If you want to change the date, tape speed and  
the PDC setting:  
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC  
5
35 SA 19 19 : 00 20 : 00 SP Off  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––:–– ––:–– –– ––  
ENTER  
1 Press B/b to select the item you want to  
change.  
2 Press V/v to reset it.  
V
v
B
b
CLEAR  
ENTER RETURN  
• To record the same programme every day or  
the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly  
recording” on page 42.  
To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On”. For details about the PDC  
function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 42.  
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
6
7
8
ENTER  
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.  
ENTER  
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.  
To stop recording  
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 5 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the  
indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order.  
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) 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 5 above. You can also use the  
PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.  
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To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.  
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make  
2 a timer setting.  
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite  
3 programme for which you have made a timer setting.  
To watch another TV programme after setting the timer  
Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.  
1
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the  
2 TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.  
Select another channel on the TV.  
3
Tips  
To set the channel, you can also use the V/v or number buttons.  
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 35).  
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).  
To use the Auto Tape Speed function  
In step 5 above, 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 the LP mode. Note that some  
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  
To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.  
You can set the extended time for 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.  
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Recording TV programmes using the timer  
You can preset up to six programmes at a  
time.  
Z
?/1  
Before you start…  
SELECT VIDEO  
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to  
the correct time.  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player appears on  
the TV screen.  
CLEAR  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the  
VCR (page 9).  
TV/VIDEO  
TIMER  
INPUT  
SELECT  
• When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn  
it on.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the total  
recording time.  
H
x
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
SUBTITLE/  
TIMER  
Press TIMER.  
TIMER METHOD  
1
The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.  
Standard  
VideoPlus  
V
v
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC  
2
3
ENTER.  
ENTER  
The timer programming menu appears.  
V
v
B
b
SET UP  
Set the date, start and stop times, programme  
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC  
ENTER  
1 Press b to select each item in turn.  
2 Press V/v to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press B to return to that  
setting and reset.  
V
v
B
b
CLEAR SET UP  
• To record the same programme every day or  
the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 46.  
• To use the PDC function, set “PDC” to “On”. For details about the PDC  
function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 42.  
• 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.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
4
To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 3.  
Press CLEAR to cancel the setting.  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.  
5
6
ENTER  
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.  
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To stop recording  
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 3 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the  
indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order.  
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t  
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today  
To use the Auto Tape Speed function  
In step 3 above, 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 the LP mode. Note that some  
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  
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.  
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 flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.  
To watch another TV programme after setting the timer  
Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.  
1
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the  
2 TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.  
Select another channel on the TV.  
3
Tips  
To set the channel, you can also use the V/v or number buttons.  
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 35).  
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).  
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TIMER  
The Dial Timer function allows you to make  
x
PROGRAM +/–  
?/1  
timer recordings of programmes without turning  
on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up  
to six programmes that will be broadcast within  
a month using DIAL TIMER. The recording  
start time and recording stop time can be set at  
one minute intervals.  
X
DIAL TIMER  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR.  
• When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording  
time.  
• Stop the DVD-VCR.  
Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
1
2
DATE indicator appears and the current date flashes in the display window.  
If the date and time are not set, DAY indicator will appear. To set the date  
and time, see “To set the clock” on page 50.  
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.  
DIAL TIMER  
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Press  
DIAL TIMER to set the start time.  
DIAL TIMER  
3
“START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the  
display window.  
Turn  
DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.  
DIAL TIMER  
4
5
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time  
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.  
PROGRAM  
DIAL TIMER  
Press  
DIAL TIMER to set the stop time.  
“STOP” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the  
display window.  
Turn  
DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.  
DIAL TIMER  
6
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time  
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.  
PROGRAM  
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DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
7
8
The current programme position number flashes in the display window.  
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position number.  
DIAL TIMER  
To record from other equipment connected to the LINE-1 connector, LINE-  
2 IN jacks or LINE-3 connector, turn  
SELECT to display “L1”, “L2” or “L3”.  
DIAL TIMER or press INPUT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
9
The current tape speed flashes in the display window.  
Turn  
DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed.  
DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.  
DIAL TIMER  
10  
11  
Press  
DIAL TIMER  
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.  
The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by  
for recording. When using a satellite or digital tuner, leave it on.  
To return to the previous step  
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the unit at the  
same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.  
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To set the clock  
Hold down  
DIAL TIMER so that DAY indicator appears in the display  
1 window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.  
2
Turn  
DIAL TIMER to set the day.  
Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
3 MONTH indicator appears in the display window.  
Turn and press  
DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year.  
4 After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window.  
Turn and press  
DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.  
When you have finished setting the time, press  
DIAL TIMER to start the  
6 clock.  
Tips  
To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button other than DIAL TIMER or  
PROGRAM +/– on the unit or any button on the remote while you are making the setting.  
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
settings” on page 52.  
If six programmes have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system or the manual timer  
setting, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.  
If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the  
incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with DIAL TIMER. Be sure you have  
set Auto Clock Set correctly.  
If you are setting the clock for the first time or “0:– –” appears in the display window, you  
cannot set the clock to February 29th using DIAL TIMER. Please use the Auto Clock Set  
feature to set the VCR to this day.  
The timer indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 11  
on page 49 with no tape inserted.  
When the setting time is incorrect, “Error” appears in the display window in step 11. Set the  
timer again from step 1.  
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About the Demonstration Mode  
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a  
salesperson, to enter more than six examples of timer settings when demonstrating  
the use of DIAL TIMER. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if six  
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making  
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.  
To activate the Demonstration Mode  
Press X on the unit while turning DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in the display  
window for a few seconds.  
To cancel the Demonstration Mode  
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is  
cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will  
remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use DIAL TIMER  
or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (page 52).  
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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.  
• Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player appears on  
the TV screen.  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the  
VCR (page 9).  
• When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn  
it on.  
CLEAR  
SET UP  
• 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.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
SET UP  
TIMER METHOD  
1
(TIMER) and press ENTER.  
Standard  
VideoPlus  
The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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Press V/v to select “Standard”, then press ENTER.  
2
3
4
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.  
• If you do not need to change the settings, press SET UP to exit the menu.  
ENTER  
SET UP  
Press V/v to select setting you want to change  
PR DATE START STOP SPEED PDC  
or cancel.  
35 MO 30 20 :0 0 21 00 SP Off  
20 WE 02 22 :00 23 30 LP Off  
60 TU 30 20 :3 0 22 : 00  
:
ENTER  
:
Auto  
Off  
To change the setting, press B/b to flash the  
item you want to change, and press V/v to  
change it.  
CLEAR  
V
v
B
b
ENTER CLEAR SET UP  
To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.  
ENTER  
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.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds  
will be cut off  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds will be cut off  
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Advanced Hookups  
A/V Receiver hookup  
A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro  
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers  
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio  
or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-  
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
DVD-VCR  
A
Stereo audio cord  
(supplied)  
(red)  
R
AUDIO  
L
(white)  
VIDEO  
to OUT AUDIO L/R  
(white)  
(red)  
l: Signal flow  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
Front (L)  
[Speakers]  
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby  
Surround decoder  
Front (R)  
Rear (L)  
Rear (R)  
Subwoofer  
Centre  
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B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio  
or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers  
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS  
decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the  
B-1  
surround sound effects of this player. You must make connections using  
and  
B-2  
.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
DVD-VCR  
B-2  
B-1  
Stereo audio cord  
(supplied)  
(red)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
COAXIAL  
R
AUDIO  
OPTICAL  
to DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL)  
L
(white)  
VIDEO  
and  
or  
to OUT AUDIO L/R  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Remove jack cap  
before connecting  
l: Signal flow  
(white)  
(red)  
to coaxial or optical  
digital input  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
[Speakers]  
AV amplifier (receiver) having  
a decoder  
Rear (L)  
Subwoofer  
Front (L)  
Centre  
Rear (R)  
Note  
Front (R)  
After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”  
and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 57). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has  
an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu  
(page 57). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.  
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S-Video hookup  
Make audio connections using the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks when you use S-VIDEO hookup.  
Use this hookup if your TV has an S VIDEO input jack  
• Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.  
DVD-VCR  
TV  
l : Signal flow  
(DVD only)  
INPUT  
S VIDEO  
or  
or  
Optical digital  
cord (not  
supplied)  
Audio cord  
(supplied)  
Coaxial  
digital cord  
(not supplied)  
S VIDEO cord  
(not supplied)  
Remove jack  
cap before  
connecting  
to audio  
input  
to coaxial or optical  
digital input  
TV or AV amplifier  
Notes  
Set “DVD S-Video Out” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 60) to view pictures  
from the S-VIDEO jack.  
The connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.  
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DVD Settings and Adjustments  
Audio Setup  
Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
SET UP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
SET UP  
DVD SETUP  
1
mode, then press V/v to select  
(DVD)  
Language Setup  
Audio Setup  
and press ENTER.  
Screen Setup  
Parental Setup  
The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Audio Setup”, then press  
AUDIO SETUP  
2
3
ENTER.  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG  
DTS  
Audio DRC  
48kHz/96kHz PCM  
[ D-PCM ]  
[ PCM ]  
[ Off ]  
ENTER  
[ Standard ]  
[
48kHz  
/
16bit  
]
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:  
“Dolby Digital”, “MPEG”, “DTS”, “Audio DRC”, or “48kHz/96kHz  
PCM”.  
ENTER  
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Press B/b to select an item.  
4
5
ENTER  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SET UP  
Menu choices  
• Dolby Digital  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
D-PCM  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.  
Dolby Digital  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.  
• MPEG  
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
PCM  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound  
tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.  
MPEG  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
with a built-in MPEG decoder.  
• DTS  
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
Off  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.  
On  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
with a built-in DTS decoder.  
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• 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 (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby  
Digital” is set to “D-PCM”.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
Standard  
Normally select this position.  
TV Mode  
Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.  
• 48kHz/96kHz PCM  
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
48kHz/16bit  
The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to  
48 kHz/16 bit.  
96kHz/24bit  
All types of signals including 96 kHz/24 bit are output in their  
original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright  
protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48 kHz/16 bit.  
Notes  
If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output the  
following signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.  
– Dolby Digital signals (when you set “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”  
menu)  
– MPEG audio signals  
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.  
Even if you set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit”, the sampling frequency is converted  
to 48 kHz/16 bit when a “SURROUND” mode (page 78) is selected.  
The analog audio signals from AUDIO OUT L/R jacks are not affected by “48kHz/96kHz  
PCM” setting and keep their original sampling frequency level.  
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Screen Setup  
“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
SET UP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
SET UP  
DVD SETUP  
1
mode, then press V/v to select  
(DVD)  
Language Setup  
Audio Setup  
and press ENTER.  
Screen Setup  
Parental Setup  
V v  
ENTER  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Screen Setup”, then press  
SCREEN SETUP  
2
3
ENTER.  
[
]
TV Type  
4:3 Letter Box  
[
[
]
]
ENTER  
DVD LINE1 RGB Out  
DVD S-Video Out  
Off  
On  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:  
“TV Type”, “DVD LINE1 RGB Out” or “DVD S-Video Out”.  
ENTER  
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Press B/b to select an item.  
4
5
ENTER  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SET UP  
Menu choices  
• TV Type  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
4:3 Letter Box  
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide  
picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.  
4:3 Pan Scan  
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically  
displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the  
portions that do not fit.  
16:9  
Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide  
mode function.  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan Scan  
16:9  
• 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.  
Off  
Select this to not output RGB signals.  
Select this to output RGB signals.  
On  
• DVD S-Video Out  
Selects whether or not to output S video signals from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the  
rear panel of the player.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
On  
Select this when the player is connected to a TV with S VIDEO  
input jack.  
Off  
Select this when the player is connected to a TV lacking S VIDEO  
input jack.  
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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, “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 select “On” in the “DVD LINE1 RGB Out” setting, “DVD S-Video Out” is set to  
“Off” automatically.  
When you select “On” in the “DVD S-Video Out” setting, “DVD LINE1 RGB Out” is set to  
“Off” automatically.  
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Setting the display or sound track  
language  
You can set various languages for the disc’s  
menu, sound track or subtitle.  
SET UP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
SET UP  
DVD SETUP  
1
mode, then press V/v to select  
(DVD) and  
Language Setup  
Audio Setup  
press ENTER.  
Screen Setup  
Parental Setup  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Language Setup”, then  
press ENTER.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
2
3
DVD Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
: English  
: Original  
: English  
ENTER  
The “LANGUAGE SETUP” menu appears.  
V v  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list:  
“DVD Menu”, “Audio”, or “Subtitle”.  
Then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
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Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.  
4
• DVD MENU LANGUAGE  
DVD MENU LANGUAGE  
ENTER  
You can select the desired language for the  
disc’s menu.  
B
English  
Français  
Deutsch  
Español  
Italiano  
DVD Menu  
Nederlands  
Others  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
• AUDIO LANGUAGE  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
English  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select “Original”, the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
Français  
Deutsch  
Español  
Italiano  
Audio  
Nederlands  
B
Original  
Others  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
• SUBTITLE LANGUAGE  
Switches the language of the subtitle  
recorded on the DVD.  
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE  
B
English  
Français  
Deutsch  
Español  
Italiano  
Subtitle  
Nederlands  
Others  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SET UP  
5
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.  
DVD MENU LANGUAGE  
Cesky  
Dansk  
Magyar  
Svenska  
Norsk  
Português  
Suomi  
Afrikaans  
Arabic  
Chinese  
Greek  
Hindi  
Japanese  
Russian  
Turkish  
Thai  
Polski  
Korean  
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Notes  
When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD 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.  
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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)  
Playback of some DVDs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level such as  
the age of the users. The parental control  
function allows you to set a playback  
limitation level.  
Number  
buttons  
SET UP  
m/M  
H
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
SET UP  
DVD SETUP  
1
2
mode, then press V/v to select  
(DVD)  
Language Setup  
Audio Setup  
and press ENTER.  
Screen Setup  
Parental Setup  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Parental Setup”, then  
press ENTER.  
PARENTAL SETUP  
ENTER  
Use Password  
[ No ]  
B b  
RETURN SET UP  
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Press b to select “Yes”.  
3
• If you have not entered a password  
CREATE PASSWORD  
Enter Password  
ENTER  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
-
~
9
RETURN  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
CREATE PASSWORD  
Re-enter Password  
Re-enter the password.  
-~  
9
RETURN  
• When you have already registered a  
password  
PASSWORD CHECK  
Enter Password  
The display for entering the password appears.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons.  
-~  
9
RETURN  
PARENTAL SETUP  
[ Yes ]  
:1  
Use Password  
Rating Level  
Change Password  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
RATING LEVEL  
Press V/v to select “Rating Level”, then press  
4
5
ENTER.  
Level 8 Adult  
Level 7  
ENTER  
Level 6  
Level 5  
Level 4  
Level 3  
Level 2  
Level 1 Kids Safe  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the level you want, then  
press ENTER.  
RATING LEVEL  
Level 8 Adult  
Level 7  
ENTER  
Level 6  
The options are as follows.  
Level 5  
Level 4  
Level 3  
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)  
Level 2  
Level 1 Kids Safe  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SET UP  
6
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To change the password  
Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 66.  
1 The display for entering a new password appears.  
Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons.  
2 The display for confirming the password appears.  
Re-enter the new password.  
3
To turn off the Parental Control function  
Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 3 on page 66.  
To play a disc for which Parental Control is set  
Insert the disc, then press H.  
1 The display for entering your password appears.  
Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.  
2 The player starts playback.  
If you forget your password  
Remove the disc and turn off the DVD-VCR.  
1
2
Turn on the DVD-VCR again with no disc in the unit.  
Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.  
3 “Reset OK” appears on the screen.  
Turn off the DVD-VCR.  
4 The password is cleared.  
To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 66.  
5
Notes  
When you play DVDs 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.  
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DVD Additional Operations  
Using the DVD’s menu  
A DVD is divided into long sections of a  
picture or a music feature called “titles”.  
When you play a DVD which contains  
several titles, you can select the title you  
want using the TOP MENU button.  
Number  
buttons  
When you play DVDs 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.  
x
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
MENU  
TOP  
MENU  
Press TOP MENU or MENU.  
1
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.  
The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to play or change.  
2
You can also use the number buttons to select the item.  
ENTER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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Press ENTER.  
3
ENTER  
To turn off the DVD’s menu  
Press x.  
Note  
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button.  
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Zooming into a scene  
You can zoom into a scene during playback  
or still mode.  
ZOOM  
To zoom into a JPEG image, see “Playing  
JPEG image files” on page 84.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press ZOOM.  
MUTING/  
ZOOM  
1
” appears.  
Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position where you want to zoom in.  
2
3
ENTER  
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  
ENTER  
Notes  
You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.  
The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD.  
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Changing the angles  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene  
are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in  
the display when you press ANGLE during  
playback. This means that you can change  
the viewing angle.  
ANGLE  
B/b  
ANGLE/  
SQPB  
Press ANGLE during playback.  
1
The angle number appears on the display.  
The number after the slash indicates the total  
number of angles.  
Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.  
2
The scene changes to the selected angle.  
ENTER  
Note  
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are  
recorded on the DVD.  
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Displaying the subtitle  
If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can  
change the subtitles or turn them on and off  
whenever you want while playing a DVD.  
SUBTITLE  
V/v/B/b  
Press SUBTITLE during playback.  
SUBTITLE/  
TIMER  
1
Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.  
2
Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.  
ENTER  
Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 119 for the abbreviation  
of the language.  
Press V/v repeatedly to select “On”.  
3
ENTER  
To turn off the subtitles  
Select “Off” in step 3.  
Note  
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual  
subtitles are recorded on the DVD. You also may not be able to turn them off.  
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Various play mode functions (Programme  
play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)  
You can set the following play modes:  
• Programme play (page 73)  
• Shuffle play (page 75)  
• Repeat play (page 76)  
Note  
The play mode is cancelled when:  
– you open the disc tray  
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.  
Creating your own programme (Programme play)  
You can play the contents of a disc in the  
order you want by arranging the order of the  
tracks on the disc to create your own  
programme. You can programme up to 20  
tracks.  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
H
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in  
REPEAT/  
PROGRAM B b SHUFFLE  
1
PROGRAM  
stop mode.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
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Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press  
PROGRAM 01  
Program Order  
–– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
2
3
ENTER.  
Track  
ENTER  
01 02 03 04  
05 06 07 08  
09 10 11 12  
13 14 15 16  
V v B b  
RETURN  
CLEAR ENTER  
Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you  
want to programme, then press ENTER.  
PROGRAM 02  
Program Order  
Track  
ENTER  
01 02 03 04  
05 06 07 08  
09 10 11 12  
13 14 15 16  
V v B b  
01  
–– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
RETURN  
CLEAR ENTER  
To programme other tracks, repeat step 3.  
4
5
The programmed track numbers are displayed in the selected order.  
Press H to start programme play.  
Programme play starts.  
When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by  
pressing H.  
To stop programme play  
Press CLEAR during programme play.  
To change or cancel a programme  
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own programme (Programme play)”.  
1
Press CLEAR.  
2 The last programmed number is cancelled.  
Follow step 3 for new programming.  
3
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Playing in random order (Shuffle play)  
You can shuffle the playback order of tracks.  
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a  
different playing order.  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
B/b  
ENTER  
Press PROGRAM when the DVD player is in  
stop mode.  
REPEAT/  
PROGRAM  
PROGRAM B b SHUFFLE  
1
ENTER  
RETURN  
Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press  
ENTER.  
PROGRAM B b SHUFFLE  
2
ENTER  
ENTER  
RETURN  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR during shuffle play.  
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)  
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a  
disc or a single title, chapter, or track  
repeatedly.  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
Press REPEAT during playback.  
REPEAT/  
PROGRAM  
Off  
1
Press REPEAT to select the item to be repeated.  
REPEAT/  
PROGRAM  
2
When playing a DVD  
• Chapter: repeats the current chapter.  
• Title: repeats the current title on a disc.  
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• Track: repeats the current track.  
• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
• Track: repeats the current track.  
To return to normal play  
Select “Off” in step 2 or press CLEAR during repeat play.  
Tip  
When playing a DATA CD, press REPEAT again to cancel repeat play.  
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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.  
AUDIO  
With CDs, DATA 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  
disc 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.  
B/b  
Press AUDIO during playback.  
AUDIO  
1
Press B/b repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting.  
2
• When playing a DVD  
ENTER  
Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.  
Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 119 for the  
abbreviation of the language.  
• When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
STEREO  
Left  
The standard stereo sound  
The sound of the left channel (monaural)  
The sound of the right channel (monaural)  
Right  
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Virtual surround setting  
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front  
speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy  
surround sound effects by using sound  
imaging to create virtual rear speakers from  
the sound of the front speakers without using  
actual rear speakers.  
SURROUND  
This function is designed to work with the  
OUT AUDIO L/R jacks.  
Press SURROUND during playback.  
SURROUND  
Off  
1
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select “On”.  
SURROUND  
2
To cancel the setting  
Select “Off” in step 2.  
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Notes  
Surround effects cannot be obtained for DTS or linear PCM.  
When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects  
will be difficult to hear.  
When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or  
amplifier (receiver).  
Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your  
speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.  
If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “Dolby  
Digital” to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu, sound will come  
from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect.  
Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products,  
Inc. Spatializer®, VBX™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper  
Products, Inc.  
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Playing an MP3 audio track  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1  
Audio Layer 3) format.  
Z
./>  
H
x
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray,  
then press Z to close the tray.  
1
Select a Media Type  
1
2
MP3  
JPEG  
When you load a DATA CD which contains  
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,  
“Select a Media Type” menu appears.  
V v  
ENTER  
If you load a DATA CD which contains only  
MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears.  
Then you can skip step 2.  
Press V/v to select “MP3”, then press  
ENTER.  
MP3  
Total: 12  
2
1 track1  
2 track2  
3 track3  
4 track4  
5 track5  
ENTER  
track1  
V v b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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Press V/v then press ENTER, or press ./> to select the desired  
3
track.  
ENTER  
The selected track starts playing.  
When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded. The playing track  
number appears on the display window.  
To change the album, press O RETURN.  
MP3  
4
5
album1  
RETURN  
album2  
album3  
track1  
V v b  
SET UP  
ENTER RETURN  
Press V/v to select an album, then press  
ENTER.  
MP3  
Total: 12  
1 track1  
2 track2  
3 track3  
4 track4  
5 track5  
ENTER  
The list of tracks contained in the album  
appears.  
track1  
To select a track, repeat step 2.  
V v b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
To go to the next or previous page  
Press b or B.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To turn off the display  
Press x, then press O RETURN repeatedly.  
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 8 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names.  
ID3 tags cannot be displayed.  
About MP3 audio tracks  
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the  
discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the  
player to recognize the tracks.  
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.  
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for  
details on the recording format.  
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To play a Multi Session CD  
This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the  
first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can  
also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD  
format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.  
Notes  
If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the  
data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.  
The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.  
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 is as follows.  
• Structure of disc contents  
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5  
ROOT  
album  
track  
When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played  
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently  
selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C  
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)  
When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 81), the  
albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.  
Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) do not appear in the list.  
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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, the playback order may differ  
from the illustration above.  
The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 albums  
and tracks in the DATA CD.  
The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the player will count just albums, including  
albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyond  
the first 100 albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will play no more than a combined  
total of 200 albums and tracks.  
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Playing JPEG image files  
You can play JPEG image files on DATA  
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).  
Z
./>  
H
x
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
DISPLAY  
Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray,  
then press Z to close the tray.  
1
Select a Media Type  
1
2
MP3  
JPEG  
When you load a DATA CD which contains  
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,  
“Select a Media Type” menu appears.  
V v  
ENTER  
If you load a DATA CD which contains only  
JPEG image files, the “Album” display  
appears. Then you can skip step 2.  
Press V/v to select “JPEG”, then press  
2
ENTER.  
ENTER  
The “Album” display will appears.  
If you do not press ENTER after selecting a  
media type, the selected media will be  
automatically played.  
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Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, then press V/v/  
B/b to select an image in the “Album” display.  
3
To display the selected image  
1
Press ENTER.  
ENTER  
2
To display the next/previous image, press  
./>.  
To play the Slide show  
: Fast  
: Normal  
1
Press H.  
You can also play the Slide show using the  
menu on the selected image.  
For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show”  
on page 86.  
: Slow  
Interval  
2
Press B/b to select the desired playing  
speed on the “Interval” menu, then press  
ENTER.  
Slide show starts from the selected image.  
To rotate an image  
Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”  
1 display, then press ENTER.  
Press B/b to select “  
”, then press ENTER.  
2 Each time you press ENTER, the image turns  
clockwise by 90°.  
To zoom in an image  
Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”  
1 display, then press ENTER.  
Press B/b to select “ ”, then press ENTER.  
2 “  
” appears.  
Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position where  
3 you want to zoom in.  
Press ENTER repeatedly to change the  
4 magnification. Each time you press ENTER, the  
magnification changes as shown below.  
2× t normal magnification  
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To enjoy the Slide show  
Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”  
Interval  
1 display, then press ENTER.  
Press B/b to select “  
”, then press ENTER.  
2 The “Interval” menu appears.  
Press B/b to select the desired playing speed, then  
3 press ENTER.  
Slide show starts.  
To turn on/off the menu in the single image display  
Press DISPLAY in the single image display.  
To return to the “Album” display  
Press DISPLAY to turn on the menu and press B/b to select “  
”, then press  
ENTER. You can also use MENU button to return to the “Album” display. Press  
. repeatedly to return to the first “Album” page.  
To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu  
Press x twice, then press TOP MENU.  
Notes  
Slide show can play in only one direction.  
You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.  
If you select “  
” in the rotated image display, the images in the “Album” display will also  
be rotated. Correct the rotation in the single image display.  
About JPEG image files  
You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the  
discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the  
player to recognize the files.  
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.  
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for  
details on the recording format.  
To play a Multi Session CD  
This player can play Multi Session CDs when an JPEG image file is located in the  
first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the later sessions, can  
also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD  
format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.  
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Tip  
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in  
that order.  
Notes  
The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.  
Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.  
If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, the display will be  
blank.  
Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start.  
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Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF”  
functions  
The PBC (Playback control) function allows  
you to search and perform other operations  
interactively. PBC playback follows a  
Number  
buttons  
selection menu displayed on your TV screen.  
The “MENU ON” function is the PBC  
function.  
H
V/v  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
MENU  
Start playing a VIDEO CD with “MENU ON”.  
1
2
The menu for your selection appears.  
Press V/v to select the item number you want.  
You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track.  
ENTER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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Press ENTER.  
3
4
ENTER  
Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.  
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure  
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.  
To return to the menu  
Press O RETURN.  
To play using “MENU OFF”  
Press MENU to select “MENU OFF”.  
When “MENU OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot  
play still pictures such as a menu.  
To return to “MENU ON”, press MENU to select “MENU ON”.  
Tip  
Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in  
the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H.  
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VCR Additional Operations  
Playing a tape with SQPB function  
The SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback)  
function is only for playing a Super VHS  
format tape.  
SQPB  
H
Insert a Super VHS format tape.  
1
Press H.  
2
ANGLE/  
SQPB  
Press SQPB to start SQPB.  
3
Notes  
You cannot use the SQPB function for recording.  
The playback display will be distorted if you use the SQPB function with a normal VHS  
format tape.  
When you eject the tape, the VCR automatically returns to normal mode.  
Playback of tapes recorded in EP (Extended Play) mode on an NTSC system is not  
guaranteed.  
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Quick Timer Recording  
After you have started recording, you can  
have the VCR stop recording automatically  
after a specified duration.  
z REC  
x
REC  
While recording, press z REC.  
1
2
REC  
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.  
In SP mode  
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
Normal recording  
0:30  
1:00  
4:00  
4:30  
In LP mode  
Each press advances the time as shown below.  
0:30 1:00  
8:00 9:00  
Normal recording  
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops  
recording.  
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To extend the duration  
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.  
To cancel the duration  
Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to  
normal recording mode.  
To stop while recording  
Press x.  
Note  
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording  
duration time.  
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Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
In the NICAM system  
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the  
NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual  
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.  
To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM” in the “USER SET” menu should be set  
to “On” (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 104 for details.  
To select the sound while recording  
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.  
Stereo programmes  
To listen to  
Stereo  
On-screen display  
NICAM, STEREO  
NICAM, LCH  
Display window  
STEREO  
Left channel  
STEREO  
Right channel  
Left and right channels*  
NICAM, RCH  
STEREO  
NICAM, LCH + RCH  
STEREO  
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels  
Bilingual programmes  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
NICAM, MAIN  
Display window  
STEREO  
Sub  
NICAM, SUB  
STEREO  
Main and sub  
Standard sound*  
NICAM, MAIN/SUB  
NICAM, MONO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
* Usually the main sound (monaural)  
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Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback  
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
Stereo  
On-screen display  
Display window  
STEREO  
STEREO  
LCH  
Left channel  
Right channel  
Mix sound*  
Mono sound  
STEREO  
RCH  
STEREO  
MIX  
STEREO  
MONO  
No indicator  
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track  
How sound is recorded on a video tape  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the  
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio  
track along the edge of the tape.  
Stereo  
Usually mixed  
Bilingual  
Usually main sound  
left/right channels  
Normal audio track  
(monaural)  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound  
(left/right channels)  
Main (left channel)  
Sub (right channel)  
Notes  
To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.  
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the  
AUDIO setting.  
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Searching using index function  
The VCR automatically marks the tape with  
an index signal at the point where each  
recording begins. Use these signals as  
references to find a specific recording.  
INDEX  
m/M  
H
x
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)  
Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.  
1
Press INDEX, then press m/M. The  
VCR starts scanning each recording for five  
seconds in the corresponding direction.  
2
INDEX  
INDEX SCAN : B B  
Press H to start playback when you find the desired point.  
3
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To search a specific recording (Index search)  
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
1
Press INDEX, then press m/M twice.  
INDEX  
2
• To search ahead, press M twice.  
INDEX SEARCH : B B +01  
• To search backwards, press m twice.  
Press m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme  
3
4
is located.  
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to  
±20, respectively.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that  
point.  
To stop searching  
Press x.  
Note  
No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an  
index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.  
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)  
Adjusting the tracking  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the  
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may  
occur if the recording is in poor condition. In  
this case, manually adjust the tracking.  
TRACKING  
– – – – –  
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to  
display the tracking meter. The distortion  
should disappear as you press one of the two  
buttons. To resume automatic tracking  
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.  
Tracking meter  
Adjusting the picture  
sharpness (Smart trilogic)  
SET UP  
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of  
the picture.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
During playback, press SET UP, then press  
SET UP  
OPTION  
1
V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press  
:English  
Language  
Clock  
ENTER.  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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Press V/v to select “User Set”, then press  
USER SET  
2
3
4
ENTER.  
[ Auto ]  
[ On ]  
[ On ]  
Colour System  
NICAM  
ENTER  
Smart Trilogic  
VideoPlus Extend  
[ Off ]  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Smart Trilogic”, then  
press b.  
USER SET  
[ Auto ]  
[ On ]  
[ On ]  
[ Off ]  
Colour System  
NICAM  
ENTER  
Smart Trilogic  
VideoPlus Extend  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
PICTURE  
Press V/v to set “SMART TRILOGIC” to  
“ON” or “OFF”.  
ENTER  
SMART TRILOGIC : ON  
• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically  
adjusted.  
SOFTEN  
SHARPEN  
– – – – – – – – – – – * – – – – – – – –  
• OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness  
manually.  
RETURN  
v V  
ON / OFF :  
To soften the picture, press B.  
To sharpen the picture, press b.  
Press O RETURN to return to the original screen.  
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RETURN  
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Changing menu options  
SET UP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
mode, then press V/v to select  
SET UP  
OPTION  
:English  
1
2
Language  
Clock  
(OPTION) or  
(VIDEO) and press  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
ENTER.  
V v  
ENTER  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
VIDEO SETUP  
Tape Select  
Repeat Play  
[ E180 ]  
[ Off ]  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the option to change.  
VIDEO SETUP  
[ E180 ]  
Tape Select  
Repeat Play  
ENTER  
[ Off ]  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
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Press B/b to change the setting.  
3
4
ENTER  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SET UP  
Menu choices  
The default settings are indicated in bold print.  
OPTION  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
Auto Power Off  
Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.  
“1Hour/2Hours/3Hours” to turn the DVD-VCR off  
automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any  
of the buttons during this time.  
Screen Messages  
On” to display the menu on the TV screen.  
“Off” to disappear the menu from the TV screen.  
VIDEO SETUP  
Menu option  
Tape Select  
Set this option to  
E180” to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.  
“E240” to use an E-240 type tape.  
“E260” to use an E-260 type tape.  
“E300” to use an E-300 type tape.  
Repeat Play  
“On” to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape  
to the beginning and restarts playback automatically.  
Off” to turn off Auto repeat.  
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Editing  
How to connect to record on this VCR  
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the  
examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.  
Example A  
TV  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
LINE-1 (EURO AV)  
Other VCR (Player)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Example B  
TV  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
LINE-2 IN t/o L/R  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
audio/video cord  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
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Example C  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
LINE-3  
Other VCR (Player)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
How to connect to a stereo system  
Connect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the  
stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).  
Notes  
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.  
If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.  
If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select  
the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
When you connect another VCR to the LINE-3 or LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT  
to display “L3” or “L2” in the display window.  
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Operation (when recording on this VCR)  
Before you start editing  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the  
connected line in the display window.  
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or  
LP.  
X x z REC  
• Press SELECT VIDEO to control the  
VCR.  
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback)  
VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
1
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search  
for the point to start recording and press X to set it to playback pause.  
REC  
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.  
3
4
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.  
To stop editing  
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.  
Tip  
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X on this VCR when an unwanted scene  
begins. When it ends, press X again to resume recording.  
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Additional Information  
General setup information  
Changing setup options  
SET UP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
mode, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
SET UP  
OPTION  
:English  
1
Language  
Clock  
Install  
User Set  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Auto Power Off  
Screen Messages  
ENTER  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “User Set”, then press  
USER SET  
2
ENTER.  
[ Auto ]  
[ On ]  
[ On ]  
[ Off ]  
Colour System  
NICAM  
ENTER  
The “USER SET” menu appears.  
Smart Trilogic  
VideoPlus Extend  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the option to change.  
3
ENTER  
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Press B/b to change the setting.  
4
5
ENTER  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SET UP  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
Colour System  
Auto” to select the colour system automatically.  
“PAL” to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.  
“B/W” to use the tape recorded in black and white.  
When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:  
NTPB” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL TV.  
“NT4.43” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on Multi TV.  
NICAM  
On” to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.  
“Off” to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.  
For details, see page 93.  
Smart Trilogic  
On” to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.  
“Off” to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.  
VideoPlus Extend  
Off” to deactivate the VideoPlus Extend function.  
10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the VideoPlus  
setting by the selected amount of time.  
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If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony  
service facility.  
General Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does  
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.  
not function.  
The power is turned on but the DVD-  
VCR does not operate.  
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,  
unplug the mains lead and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for  
over three hours.  
The clock has stopped and “--:--”  
appears in the display window.  
The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from  
the mains. Reset the clock (and timer).  
The remote commander does not  
function.  
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the  
remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.  
Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/  
VIDEO button.  
The tracking meter does not appear  
on the screen.  
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
tracking cannot be adjusted.  
You cannot control other TVs.  
Set your TV’s code number. The code number may  
change when you replace the batteries of the remote  
commander.  
DVD Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Remedy  
There is no picture/picture noise  
appears.  
Re-connect the connecting cord securely.  
The connecting cords are damaged.  
Check the connection to your TV (page 11) and switch  
the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the  
player appears on the TV screen.  
The disc is dirty or flawed.  
If the picture output from your player goes through your  
VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a  
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection  
signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect  
picture quality. If you still experience problems even  
when you connect your player directly to your TV, please  
try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input  
(page 56).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
Even though you set the aspect ratio  
in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN  
SETUP” menu the picture does not  
fill the screen.  
The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.  
There is no picture from your VCR  
connected to the LINE IN jacks.  
The DVD player must be in standby mode to view  
pictures from your VCR.  
There is no sound.  
Re-connect the connecting cord securely.  
The connecting cord is damaged.  
The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the  
amplifier (receiver) (page 54).  
The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.  
The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play  
The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.  
If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the  
audio settings (page 57).  
Sound is noisy.  
When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will  
come from the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (page 29) or  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.  
The sound volume is low.  
The disc does not play.  
The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound  
volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “TV”  
(page 59).  
The disc is turned over.  
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the  
disc tray.  
The disc is skewed.  
The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).  
The region code on the DVD does not match the player.  
Moisture has condensed inside the player.  
The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or  
DVD-RWs that are not finalized (page 7).  
Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.  
Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/  
VIDEO button.  
The MP3 audio track cannot be  
played (page 80).  
The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that  
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.  
The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”.  
The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the  
extension “.MP3”.  
The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.  
The JPEG image file cannot be  
played.  
The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that  
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.  
The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG”  
or “.JPEG”.  
The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the  
extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.  
Length or width of the image is more than 4720 dots.  
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Remedy  
The title of the MP3 audio album or  
track is not correctly displayed.  
The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other  
characters are displayed as asterisks.  
The disc does not start playing from  
the beginning.  
Programme play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been  
selected (pages 73, 75, 76).  
Resume play has taken effect (page 28).  
The player starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
The disc features an auto playback function.  
Playback stops automatically.  
While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player  
stops playback at the auto pause signal.  
You cannot perform some functions  
such as stop, search, slow-motion  
play, repeat play, shuffle play, or  
programme play.  
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some  
operations. See the operating manual that comes with the  
disc.  
The language for the sound track  
cannot be changed.  
Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection  
button on the remote (page 68).  
Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being  
played.  
The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the  
sound track.  
The subtitle language cannot be  
changed or turned off.  
Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection  
button on the remote (page 68).  
Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being  
played.  
The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.  
The angles cannot be changed.  
Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection  
button on the remote (page 68).  
Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.  
The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.  
The player does not operate properly.  
When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate  
abnormally, unplug the player.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The playback picture does not appear  
on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If  
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable,  
make sure the VCR indicator is lit in the display window.  
Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander to  
light up the VCR indicator.  
The picture is not clear.  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset  
the RF channel output of your VCR (page 15).  
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.  
The video heads are dirty (see the last page of  
Troubleshooting). 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 service facility (a standard service  
charge will be required). Do not use a commercially  
available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s,  
as it may damage the video heads.  
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your  
local Sony service facility for more information.  
The picture has no colour.  
The “Colour System” option in the “USER SET” menu is  
set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the  
system that the tape was recorded in.  
The picture rolls vertically during  
picture search.  
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture has no sound.  
The tape is defective.  
If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord  
connection.  
The sound from a tape recorded with  
the VCR is not in stereo or the  
STEREO indicator in the display  
window is flashing.  
Adjust the tracking.  
The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a  
Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.  
No TV programme appears on the  
TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are  
using a monitor, set it to video input.  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset  
the RF channel output of your VCR (page 15).  
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT  
button. Select a programme position when recording TV  
programmes; select a line input when recording from  
other equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.  
Adjust the TV aerial.  
The tape starts playing as soon as it is  
inserted.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,  
cover the tab hole.  
The tape is ejected when you press  
z REC.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,  
cover the tab hole.  
Nothing happens when you press  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
z REC.  
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Remedy  
The timer does not operate.  
Check that the clock is set.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.  
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.  
Check that the decoder is turned on.  
Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.  
The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from  
the mains for more than one minute. Reset the clock and  
timer.  
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.  
The PDC function does not operate  
properly.  
Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.  
Check that the PDC time you set is the correct one (there  
might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the  
broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good  
PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.  
If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered  
and the VCR might not start recording.  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.  
Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.  
The selected input line connector  
number does not appear in the  
display window.  
The VCR mechanism needs to be  
cleaned.  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such  
as alcohol or benzine.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & white  
screen appears)  
initial  
terminal  
contamination  
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Glossary  
Chapter (page 31)  
DVD (page 6)  
Sections of a picture or a music feature that  
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of  
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no  
chapters may be recorded.  
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving  
pictures even though its diameter is the same  
as a CD.  
The data capacity of a single-layer and  
single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),  
which is 7 times that of a CD. The data  
capacity of a double-layer and single-sided  
DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-  
sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and  
double-sided DVD is 17 GB.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,  
one of the worldwide standards of digital  
compression technology. The picture data is  
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its  
original size. The DVD also uses a variable  
rate coding technology that changes the data  
to be allocated according to the status of the  
picture. Audio information is recorded in a  
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,  
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio  
presence.  
Dolby Digital (pages 55 and 58)  
Digital audio compression technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This  
technology conforms to 5.1-channel  
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo  
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in  
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same  
5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital  
audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio  
systems. Good channel separation is realized  
because all of the channel data are recorded  
discretely and little deterioration is realized  
because all channel data processing is digital.  
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 54)  
Audio signal processing technology that  
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround  
sound. When the input signal contains a  
surround component, the Pro Logic process  
outputs the front, centre and rear signals.  
The rear channel is monaural.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions  
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and  
Parental Control functions are provided with  
the DVD.  
DVD-RW (page 6)  
DTS (page 58)  
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable  
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.  
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR  
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created  
in Video mode have the same format as a  
DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR  
(Video Recording) mode allow the contents  
to be programmed or edited.  
Digital audio compression technology that  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.  
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel  
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo  
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in  
this format. DTS provides the same 5.1  
discrete channels of high quality digital  
audio.  
Good channel separation is realized because  
all of the channel data is recorded discretely  
and little deterioration is realized because all  
channel data processing is digital.  
DVD+RW (page 6)  
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and  
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording  
format that is comparable to the DVD  
VIDEO format.  
continued  
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Title (page 31)  
The longest section of a picture or music  
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video  
software, or the entire album in audio  
software.  
Track (page 31)  
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a  
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).  
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Specifications  
OUT  
System  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Laser  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync  
negative  
Semiconductor laser  
Signal format system  
PAL/(NTSC)  
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Channel coverage  
PAL (I)  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13  
UHF B21 to B69  
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20  
HYPER S21 to S41  
RF output signal  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm)  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)  
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
S VIDEO OUT  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL),  
0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Tape speed  
Timer section  
SP: PAL  
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)  
LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)  
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)  
Clock  
Quartz locked  
Timer indication  
24-hour cycle  
Timer setting  
6 programs (max.)  
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  
General  
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)  
Power requirements  
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
25 W  
Inputs and outputs  
LINE-1 (EURO AV)  
21-pin  
Operating temperature  
5° C to 40° C  
Storage temperature  
–20° C to 60° C  
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls  
(w/h/d)  
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)  
Approx. 430 × 95 × 333 mm  
Mass  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync  
negative  
Approx. 4.2 kg  
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
LINE-3  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio cord (pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2) (1)  
Video cord (pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1) (1)  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Index to parts and controls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Front panel  
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (34)  
B Disc tray (27)  
K Display window (28) (33)  
L z REC (record) button (37)  
C A (open/close) button (27) (28)  
D Tape compartment (33)  
M m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons  
(29) (34)  
N x (stop) button (28) (34)  
O X (pause) button (28) (34)  
P H (play) button (28) (33)  
*1 Covered  
*2 PROGRAM + button has a tactile dot.  
Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating  
the DVD-VCR.  
E A (eject) button (34)  
F SELECT DVD/VIDEO (9)  
G LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks*1 (101)  
H PROGRAM +/– buttons*2 (37)  
I
J
DIAL TIMER (47)  
Remote sensor (9)  
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Display window  
A DVD indicator (28)  
B Disc indicator (28)  
C MONTH indicator (47)  
D DAY indicator (47)  
E YEAR indicator (47)  
F DATE indicator (47)  
G Tape indicator (33)  
H VCR indicator (33)  
I Timer indicator (42)  
J Recording indicator (37)  
K STEREO indicator (93)  
L Playing time/clock/current status  
indicator (28)  
M SURR (surround) indicator (78)  
N DTS indicator (58)  
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Rear panel  
DVD player and VCR  
DVD player only  
A
B
(out to tv) connector (11)  
(in from aerial) connector (11)  
F Mains lead (11)  
G DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack  
(COAXIAL) (55)  
C OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (54)  
D LINE-3 connector (13)  
H S-VIDEO OUT jack (56)  
I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack  
E LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (12)  
(OPTICAL) (55)  
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A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)  
B Z (open/close) button (27) (28)  
C SELECT DVD button (9)  
D Number buttons* (10) (66)  
E CLEAR button (74)  
Remote commander for DVD  
F SURROUND button (78)  
G SET UP button (15)  
H SUBTITLE button (72)  
I AUDIO button* (77)  
J REPEAT/PROGRAM button (73) (76)  
K C STEP button (28)  
L X (pause) button (28)  
M H (play) button* (28)  
N V/v/B/b buttons  
ENTER button (15)  
O DISPLAY button (31) (37)  
P TOP MENU button (68)  
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10)  
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)  
S ZOOM button (70)  
T ANGLE button (71)  
U m/M SCAN/SLOW y buttons (28)  
V ./> PREV/NEXT buttons (28)  
W x (stop) button (28)  
X O RETURN button (21)  
Y MENU button (68)  
Number 5, AUDIO and H buttons have a  
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference  
when operating the DVD-VCR.  
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A TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)  
B Z (eject) button (34)  
C SELECT VIDEO button (9)  
D Number buttons* (10)  
E CLEAR button (24)  
Remote commander for VCR  
F SET UP button (15)  
G TIMER button (44)  
H AUDIO button* (93)  
I INDEX button (95)  
J C STEP button (34)  
K z REC (record) button (37)  
L X (pause) button (34)  
M H (play) button* (33)  
N V/v/B/b buttons  
ENTER button (15)  
O DISPLAY button (37)  
P ?/1 (on/standby) switch (10) (34)  
Q PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–  
buttons* (35) (37)  
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (10)  
S -/-- (ten’s digit) button (10)  
T MUTING button (10)  
U SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)  
button (37)  
V TV/VIDEO button (38)  
W SQPB button (90)  
X INPUT SELECT button (37)  
Y m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons  
SLOW y button (34)  
Z ./> SHUTTLE buttons (34)  
wj x button (34)  
wk O RETURN button (21)  
Number 5, AUDIO, H and PROG/  
TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. Use  
the tactile dot as a reference when operating the  
DVD-VCR.  
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DVD Audio/Subtitle Language  
Abbreviation  
ARA  
CHI  
Language  
Arabic  
Chinese  
Croatian  
Czech  
CRO  
CZK  
DAN  
DEU  
ENG  
ESP  
Danish  
German  
English  
Spanish  
Finish  
FIN  
FRA  
GRE  
HUN  
IDN  
French  
Greek  
Hungarian  
Indonesian  
Hindi  
IND  
ISL  
Icelandic  
Italian  
ITA  
IWR  
JPN  
Hebrew  
Japanese  
Korean  
KOR  
MAL  
NLD  
NOR  
POL  
POR  
RUS  
SVE  
THA  
TUR  
VIE  
Malay  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Polish  
Portuguese  
Russian  
Swedish  
Thai  
Turquish  
Vietnamese  
Afrikaans  
ZAF  
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Index  
16:9 61  
I
R
Index scan 95  
Recording 36  
4:3 Letter Box 61  
4:3 Pan Scan 61  
quick timer recording 91  
saving 38  
J
JPEG 6, 84  
using the VIDEO Plus+  
system 40  
while watching another  
A
L
Adjusting  
Language selecting 16  
LP mode 37  
tracking 97  
Aerial hookup 11  
Angle 71  
Audio track 94  
Auto Clock Set 14  
Auto Set Up 14  
Repeat play 76  
RF channel 14, 15  
Rotation 85  
M
Manual fine tuning 21  
Monaural 93  
Monitoring  
during playback 94  
during recording 93  
MP3 6, 80  
S
Safety tab 38  
Scart connection 12  
Searching  
at various speeds 29, 34  
Slide show 86  
Smart trilogic 97  
SP mode 37  
C
Changing the programme  
position 21  
N
Changing the station name 25  
Clock setting 17  
Commercial Skip 34  
Connecting  
TV 11  
NICAM broadcasts 93  
Normal audio track 94  
P
STEREO 77, 93  
Parental Control 65  
PBC (Playback control) 88  
PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) 42  
Playback 27, 33  
T
Timer setting  
46  
quick timer recording 91  
using the VIDEO Plus+  
system 40  
D
at various speeds 29, 34  
frame by frame 28, 34  
JPEG image files 84  
MP3 audio track 80  
programme play 73  
repeat play 76  
Demonstration Mode 51  
Dial Timer 47  
Disabling the programme  
positions 23  
Tracking adjustment. see  
Adjusting  
selecting the sound 93, 94  
shuffle play 75  
skip 34  
Dolby Digital 54, 77  
DTS 55, 77  
DVD 6  
U
Usable discs 6  
slow motion 29, 34  
VIDEO CDs 88  
Presetting channels 19  
Programme play 73  
V
E
VIDEO CD 6  
VIDEO Plus+  
recording 40  
Editing 101  
H
Handling discs 7  
Hi-fi audio track 94  
Z
Zoom 70, 85  
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