Sony DVD VCR Combo SLV D251P User Manual

2-050-773-13 (1) US  
DVD Player/  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
For customers in the USA  
If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer  
Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).  
For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services  
Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).  
Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway  
Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913  
For Customers in Canada  
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind  
Warranty Replacement service.  
For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service  
Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon  
Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6  
SLV-D251P  
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WARNING  
Welcome!  
To prevent fire or shock  
hazard, do not expose the  
unit to rain or moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do  
not open the cabinet. Refer  
servicing to qualified  
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.  
CAUTION  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE  
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
For customers in the U.S.A  
Owner’s Record  
personnel only.  
To prevent fire or shock  
hazard, do not place objects  
filled with liquids, such as  
vases, on the apparatus.  
The model and serial numbers are  
located at the rear of the unit.  
Record the serial number in the  
space provided below. Refer to  
them whenever you call upon your  
Sony dealer regarding this product.  
General  
Precautions  
CAUTION  
The use of optical instruments with  
this product will increase eye  
hazard. As the laser beam used in  
this DVD player is harmful to eyes,  
do not attempt to disassemble the  
cabinet.  
Operate the unit only on  
120 V AC, 60 Hz.  
This unit is not  
Model No. ______________  
Serial No.______________  
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.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any  
changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual  
could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel only.  
USE OF ANY CONTROLS,  
ADJUSTMENTS, OR  
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN  
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS  
RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
Unplug the unit from the  
wall outlet if you do not  
intend to use it for an  
extended period of time.  
To disconnect the cord, pull  
it out by the plug, never by  
the cord.  
Note  
This equipment has been tested  
and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that  
If the unit is brought  
directly from a cold to a  
warm location, moisture  
may condense inside the  
unit and cause damage to  
the video head and tape.  
When you first install the  
unit, or when you move it  
from a cold to a warm  
location, wait for about  
three hours before  
This symbol is  
intended to alert the  
user to the presence  
of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s  
enclosure that may be  
of sufficient  
operating the unit.  
Do not install the unit in a  
confined space such as a  
book or similar unit.  
interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be  
Do not install the unit in an  
inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a  
horizontal position only.  
Keep the unit and cassettes  
away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens or large  
loudspeakers.  
magnitude to  
determined by turning the  
constitute a risk of  
electric shock to  
persons.  
This symbol is  
intended to alert the  
user to the presence  
of important  
operating and  
maintenance  
(servicing)  
instructions in the  
literature  
equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the  
receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between  
the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Do not place heavy objects  
on the unit.  
accompanying the  
appliance.  
– Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
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Important Safety  
Instructions  
DVD Precautions  
On safety  
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Read these instructions.  
Caution – The use of optical instruments with  
this product will increase eye hazard.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the  
apparatus.  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked  
by qualified personnel before operating it any  
further.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install  
in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
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Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized  
plug has two blades with one wider than the  
other. A grounding type plug has two blades  
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or  
the third prong are provided for your safety. If  
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
On operation  
If the player is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp  
room, moisture may condense on the lenses  
inside the player. Should this occur, the player  
may not operate properly. In this case, remove  
the disc and leave the player turned on for about  
half an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
When you move the player, take out any discs.  
If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
On adjusting volume when playing  
DVD  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
section with very low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged  
when a peak level section is played.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
On cleaning discs  
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc.  
It may cause a malfunction.  
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such  
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid  
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This player is capable of holding a  
still video image or on-screen display image  
on your television screen indefinitely. If you  
leave the still video image or on-screen display  
image displayed on your TV for an extended  
period of time you risk permanent damage to  
your television screen. Projection televisions  
are especially susceptible to this.  
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Table of contents  
WARNING  
Welcome!  
General Precautions  
Important Safety Instructions  
DVD Precautions  
About this manual  
This player can play the following discs  
Notes about discs  
8 Step 1 : Unpacking  
9 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander  
10 Step 3 : Basic hookups  
17 Step 4 : Selecting a language  
19 Step 5 : Setting the clock  
23 Step 6 : Presetting channels  
27 Playing discs  
48 A/V Receiver hookup  
31 Guide to the on-screen display  
34 Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)  
35 Playing a tape  
50 S-Video/Component Video hookup  
DVD Settings and  
Adjustments  
39 Recording TV programs  
42 Recording TV programs using the  
52 Audio Setup  
54 Screen Setup  
58 Setting the display or sound track  
timer  
45 Checking/changing/canceling timer  
settings  
language  
47 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)  
60 Parental Control (limiting playback  
by children)  
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63 Using the DVD’s menu  
65 Zooming into a scene  
66 Changing the angles  
67 Displaying the subtitle  
68 Various play mode functions  
(Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat  
play)  
For use of the VCR  
Television programs, films, video tapes and  
other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such material may  
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright  
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable  
television transmission may require  
authorization from the cable television  
transmission and/or program owner.  
73 Changing the sound  
For use of the DVD player  
74 Virtual surround setting  
76 Playing an MP3 audio track  
80 Playing JPEG image files  
This product incorporates copyright  
protection technology that is protected by  
U.S. patents and other intellectual property  
rights. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and  
other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
84 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/  
OFF” Functions  
86 Quick Timer Recording  
87 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programs  
88 Searching using various functions  
90 Adjusting the picture (tracking)  
91 Changing menu options  
93 Editing with another VCR  
95 General setup information  
99 Troubleshooting  
104 Glossary  
106 Specifications  
107 Index to parts and controls  
112 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language  
113 Index  
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About this manual  
This player can play the  
following discs  
This manual mainly explains operations  
using the remote, but the same operations can  
also be performed using the buttons on the  
DVD-VCR having the same or similar  
names.  
Format of discs  
DVD VIDEO  
“DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD  
VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs.  
The meaning of the icons used in this manual is  
described below:  
DVD-RW  
Icon  
Meaning  
VIDEO CD  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-  
Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs  
Music CD  
Functions available for DVD-  
RWs in VR (Video Recording)  
mode  
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs in video CD format or Super  
VCD format  
Region code  
Your player has a region code printed on the back  
of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs  
(playback only) labeled with identical region codes.  
This system is used to protect copyrights.  
Functions available for DATA  
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs containing MP3* audio  
tracks or JPEG files)  
ALL  
DVDs labeled  
will also play on this player.  
Functions available for music  
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music  
CD format  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the  
message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.”  
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the  
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be  
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is  
prohibited by area restrictions.  
Functions available for VHS  
VIDEOs  
* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format  
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio  
data.  
SLV-DXXXX  
NO.  
X
Region code  
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Example of discs that the player  
cannot play  
Note on playback operations of  
DVDs and VIDEO CDs  
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  
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.  
– MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to  
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD-ROMs  
• DVD Audio discs  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,  
defined by ISO (International Standard  
Organization).  
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.  
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.  
• A disc recorded in a color system other than  
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player  
conforms to the NTSC color system).  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape  
or a sticker still left on it.  
Notes about discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs,  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs  
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 and  
authoring software.  
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly  
finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with  
CPRM* protection may not be played if they  
contain a copy protection signal.  
• 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.  
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable  
Media) is a coding technology that protects the  
copyright of images.  
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  
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type  
connectors  
• Size AA (R6) batteries  
• Audio/video cord  
(pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3)  
Note  
The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.  
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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.  
Remote sensor  
Using the remote  
commander  
You can use this remote commander  
to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony  
TV. Buttons on the remote  
commander marked with an orange  
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  
DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor  
at the DVD-VCR  
your TV  
TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV  
Notes  
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.  
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries  
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
Do not use different types of batteries.  
Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.  
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so  
may cause a malfunction.  
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Step 3 : Basic hookups  
Before you get started  
• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.  
• Turn off the power to all equipment.  
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. If  
you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not  
be able to use the Plug and Play function.  
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture  
distortion.  
• If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony  
dealer or qualified technician.  
Selecting the best hookup option  
There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your  
DVD-VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use  
the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your  
DVD-VCR.  
If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 11 for audio/video (A/V) hookup.  
Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, go  
directly to one of the hookups below.  
If you have  
Use  
Refer to  
Antenna only, no cable TV  
Hookup 1  
Pages 12 and 13  
(Plug and Play)  
No cable box or cable box with only a  
few scrambled channels  
Hookup 2  
(Plug and Play)  
Pages 14 and 15  
Page 16  
Cable box with many scrambled  
channels  
Hookup 3  
After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.  
After you have completed the setup, you are ready to use your DVD-VCR.  
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used.  
Caution  
Connections between the DVD-VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the  
TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may  
result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission  
regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to an  
antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna  
terminals of your receiver.  
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the  
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable  
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable  
entry as practical.  
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Audio/video (A/V) hookup  
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if  
you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V  
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that “Advanced  
Hookups” (page 48) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the  
picture and sound for a true “hometheater” experience.  
If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to  
make the connections shown on this page. If you want to record regular or cable TV  
programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for  
antenna or cable hookups.  
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks  
DVD-VCR  
Stereo receiver  
TV  
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
Audio cord (not supplied)  
B Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks  
DVD-VCR  
Stereo receiver  
TV  
Video cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.  
If you do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the  
AUDIO IN jack on your TV.  
continued  
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Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)  
Antenna hookup  
Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable  
TV).  
A Use this hookup if you are using:  
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)  
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)  
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
Match the type of  
A
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
DVD-VCR  
B
UHF  
VHF  
C
UHF  
B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get  
channels 2–13 only)  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
A
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
or  
or  
DVD-VCR  
VHF  
For connector  
types B and C, no  
UHF connection is  
required.  
B
UHF  
VHF  
C
UHF  
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly  
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external  
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the IN connector. If  
you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band  
mixer (not supplied) (page 98).  
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Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup  
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.  
The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels  
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.  
to AC outlet  
AC power cord  
The DVD-VCR starts presetting the  
clock and channels.  
When Auto preset is completed, the  
current time appears in the display  
window.  
You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.  
To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see  
The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock  
is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock  
To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels  
Notes  
If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels  
may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 23.  
Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.  
Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time  
after you purchase the DVD-VCR.  
Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more  
with the DVD-VCR power turned off.  
continued  
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Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)  
You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few  
scrambled channels  
Recommended use  
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable  
system scrambles only a few channels.  
What you can do with this hookup  
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR  
What you cannot do  
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box  
DVD-VCR  
Rear of TV  
Wall  
VHF/UHF  
A
Match the type  
of connector  
on your TV: A,  
B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
For connector  
types B and C,  
no UHF  
connection is  
required.  
UHF  
VHF  
Connect this cable  
directly to your TV if  
you do not have a  
cable box.  
Cable box  
C
UHF  
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Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup  
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.  
The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels  
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.  
to AC outlet  
AC power cord  
The DVD-VCR starts presetting the  
clock and channels.  
When Auto preset is completed, the  
current time appears in the display  
window.  
You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.  
To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see  
The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock  
is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock  
To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels  
Notes  
If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels  
may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 23.  
Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.  
Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time  
after you purchase the DVD-VCR.  
Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more  
with the DVD-VCR power turned off.  
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Hookup 3  
Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels  
Recommended use  
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.  
What you can do with this hookup  
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box  
What you cannot do  
• Record with the cable box turned off  
• Record one channel while watching another channel  
Cable box  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
Wall  
A
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
For connector  
types B and C, no  
UHF connection  
is required.  
UHF  
VHF  
C
DVD-VCR  
UHF  
After you have completed hookup…  
After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see  
to AC outlet  
AC power cord  
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Step 4 : 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  
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or  
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu  
(page 95). If your TV is connected to the  
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the  
TV to video input.  
V/v  
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.  
OPTION SETUP  
:English  
1
Language  
Clock Set/Adjust  
Channel Setup  
Auto Power Off  
[ Off ]  
RF Output Channel [3CH]  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Language”, then press  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
2
ENTER.  
B
English  
Español  
Français  
The “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE”  
menu appears.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then  
press ENTER.  
3
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Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
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Step 5 : Setting the clock  
Using the Auto Clock Set  
feature  
SET UP  
Some TV and cable channels transmit time  
signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD-  
VCR can pick up this time signal to  
automatically set the clock.  
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a  
channel in your area is broadcasting a time  
signal. If broadcasters in your area are not  
yet sending time signals, set the time  
manually (page 21).  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Before you start…  
O RETURN  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
When using a cable box, turn it on.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or  
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu  
(page 95). If your TV is connected to the  
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the  
TV to video input.  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
OPTION SETUP  
1
:English  
Language  
Clock Set/Adjust  
Channel Setup  
Auto Power Off  
[ Off ]  
RF Output Channel [3CH]  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Clock Set/Adjust”, then  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
2
press ENTER.  
Auto  
Manual  
The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
3
4
ENTER.  
Clock data CH  
[ Auto ]  
[ Auto ]  
[ Auto ]  
Time zone  
Daylight saving  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the item you want, then press B/b to make the setting.  
• For “Clock data CH”  
Leave the setting to “Auto” to have the  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
Clock data CH  
Time zone  
Daylight saving  
[ 123 ]  
[ Auto ]  
[ Auto ]  
DVD-VCR automatically search for a  
channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b  
to select a channel that carries a time signal.  
Use this option if you know of a channel that  
carries a time signal. Most PBS member  
stations broadcast a time signal. For the  
fastest response, select your local PBS  
station.  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
• For “Time zone”  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
Select the time zone of your area, or select  
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically  
set your time zone.  
Clock data CH  
[ Auto ]  
[ Pac. ]  
[ Auto ]  
Time zone  
Daylight saving  
The options are:  
Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern)  
y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y  
Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y  
Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
• For “Daylight saving”  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
Select “Yes” or “No” (standard time), or  
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically  
set the daylight saving time.  
Clock data CH  
Time zone  
Daylight saving  
[ Auto ]  
[ Auto ]  
[ No ]  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.  
5
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR.  
6
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Notes  
The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time  
signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 21).  
If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock  
automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about  
20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 21).  
If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on.  
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.  
The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the  
DVD-VCR is turned off.  
Using Manual Clock Set  
Before you start…  
SET UP  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or  
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu  
(page 95). If your TV is connected to the  
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the  
TV to video input.  
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 SETUP  
1
2
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
:English  
Language  
Clock Set/Adjust  
Channel Setup  
Auto Power Off  
[ Off ]  
RF Output Channel [3CH]  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Clock Set/Adjust”, then  
press ENTER.  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
Auto  
Manual  
The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
Date Year  
3
4
5
6
ENTER.  
Time  
A
12:00  
1/01 2004 Thu  
M
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
Press V/v to set the hour.  
Time  
12:00  
Date Year  
1/01 2004 Thu  
A
M
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
Press b to select the minutes and set the  
minutes by pressing V/v.  
Time  
12:00  
Date Year  
1/01 2004 Thu  
A
M
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
CLOCK SET/ADJUST  
Set the month, day, and year in sequence by  
pressing b to select the item to be set, and  
press V/v to select the digits, then press b.  
Time  
12:00  
Date Year  
10/06 2004 Wed  
A
M
The day of the week is set automatically.  
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
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8
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
Tip  
To change the digits while setting, press B to return to the item to be changed, and select the  
digits by pressing V/v.  
Notes  
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.  
The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the  
DVD-VCR is turned off.  
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This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF  
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and  
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,  
we recommend that you preset the receivable  
channels in your area using automatic  
SET UP  
presetting methods. Then, if there are any  
unwanted channels, disable them manually.  
If you have already decided which channels  
you wish to preset, set them directly using  
manual presetting methods (page 25).  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Presetting all receivable  
channels automatically  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
When using a cable box, turn it on.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or  
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu  
(page 95). If your TV is connected to the  
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the  
TV to video input.  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
OPTION SETUP  
1
:English  
Language  
Clock Set/Adjust  
Channel Setup  
Auto Power Off  
[ Off ]  
RF Output Channel [3CH]  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then  
CHANNEL SETUP  
[ Cable TV ]  
Auto Channel Memory  
Channel Add/Delete  
Guide Channel Setup  
2
press ENTER.  
Ant/Cable  
The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”  
3
4
• To preset cable TV channels:  
Press B/b to select “Cable TV.”  
CHANNEL SETUP  
[ Cable TV ]  
Ant/Cable  
Auto Channel Memory  
Channel Add/Delete  
Guide Channel Setup  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:  
Press B/b to select “Antenna.”  
CHANNEL SETUP  
[ Antenna ]  
Auto Channel Memory  
Channel Add/Delete  
Guide Channel Setup  
Ant/Cable  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Auto Channel Memory,”  
then press ENTER.  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
5
Memorizing  
All receivable channels are preset in numerical  
sequence. When no more receivable channels  
can be found, presetting stops and the picture  
from the lowest numbered channel is displayed  
on the TV screen.  
Please Wait  
RETURN SET UP  
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Presetting/disabling channels manually  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
When using a cable box, turn it on.  
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /  
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the  
CH +/–  
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or  
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu  
(page 95). If your TV is connected to the  
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the  
TV to video input.  
Number  
buttons  
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you  
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the  
DVD playback.  
SET UP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION) and press ENTER.  
OPTION SETUP  
1
:English  
Language  
Clock Set/Adjust  
Channel Setup  
Auto Power Off  
[ Off ]  
RF Output Channel [3CH]  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Channel Setup”, then  
CHANNEL SETUP  
2
press ENTER.  
Ant/Cable  
[ Cable TV ]  
Auto Channel Memory  
Channel Add/Delete  
Guide Channel Setup  
The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Channel Add/Delete,” then press ENTER.  
3
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To preset/disable a channel:  
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Channel to be preset  
1 Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter  
the channel number.  
2 Press B/b to select “ADD” (in memory)  
or “DELETE” (deleted).  
CHANNEL ADD/DELETE  
Select channel:  
(in memory)  
3 Press ENTER.  
and press  
press  
to ADD  
to DELETE  
Channel to be disabled  
CHANNEL ADD/DELETE  
Select channel:  
(deleted)  
and press  
press  
to ADD  
to DELETE  
Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.  
5
6
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
Note  
If you have not preset channels automatically, you cannot preset/disable channels manually.  
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Basic Operations  
Playing discs  
Depending on the disc, some operations may  
be different or restricted. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your  
disc.  
?/1  
Z
Before you start ...  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player appears on  
the TV screen.  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT DVD to control the  
DVD player (page 9).  
/
m/M y  
./ >  
X PAUSE  
x STOP  
H PLAY  
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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To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)  
The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD  
player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.  
While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop playback.  
1
2
Press H PLAY.  
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 STOP twice then press H PLAY.  
To locate a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse  
in continuous play mode  
Press m or M on the remote.  
Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes as follows.  
• DVD:  
PLAY t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3 t FF4/FR4 t FF5/FR5 t  
FF6/FR6  
• CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD:  
PLAY t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3  
When you find the point you want, press H PLAY.  
Note  
The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on  
the recording method.  
To locate a point quickly in continuous play mode (CD and MP3 only)  
During playback, hold down m or M on the unit.  
The playback speed changes as follows.  
PLAY t FF1/FR1 t FF2/FR2 t FF3/FR3  
Note  
The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on  
the recording method.  
To watch slow motion in continuous play mode (DVD and VIDEO CD  
only)  
Press X PAUSE, then press  
or y. With each press, the playback speed changes  
cyclically as follows.  
* You can not watch reverse slow motion with DVD-RW in VR mode. Reverse slow motion  
playback also may not be possible for some VIDEO CDs depending on the recording  
method.  
To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.  
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Tip  
To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the  
Notes  
You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on  
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.  
Except for during normal play or FF1 play, no sound is output.  
Discs recorded in VR mode with Once Copy signal cannot be played because of copyright  
protection.  
Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is not guaranteed.  
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 73).  
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 52), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be  
damaged.  
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track  
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL) jack.  
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP”  
If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to  
“On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 52). 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.  
Number buttons  
The displayed contents differ according to  
the type of disc being played.  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc,  
current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and  
Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 112 for  
the abbreviation of the language.  
Type of disc  
Current title/track number  
1/3  
Current chapter number  
1/36  
Counter position  
Voice language  
Subtitle language  
Standard  
Custom AV Mode  
V v B b  
0
~
9
ENTER  
Note  
You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.  
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To playback the desired title/track or chapter  
You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using  
this menu.  
Press V/v during playback to select the desired item.  
1/3  
1
2
3
1/36  
Press B/b to change the item.  
Press ENTER to start playback.  
Standard  
V v B b  
0
~
9
ENTER  
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.  
To playback from the desired title/track counter position  
You can playback from the desired title/track counter  
position using this menu.  
Press V/v during playback to select the counter  
1/3  
1 position icon.  
1/36  
Enter the desired elapsed playing time of the current  
2 title/track using the number buttons.  
Press ENTER to start playback.  
Standard  
3
V v B b  
0
~
9
ENTER  
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
: ∗∗ : ∗∗  
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  
T– : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
C
: ∗∗ : ∗∗  
C– : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
CD  
Indication  
Counter information  
T
: ∗∗ : ∗∗  
Elapsed playing time of the current track  
Remaining time of the current track  
Elapsed playing time of the disc  
Remaining time of the disc  
T– : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
D : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
D– : ∗∗ : ∗∗  
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Notes  
The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.  
The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position  
information on the on-screen display is being changed.  
To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode)  
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)  
from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best  
suits the programme you are watching.  
Press V/v during playback to select the Custom AV  
1/3  
1 Mode icon.  
1/36  
Standard  
V v B b  
Press B/b to change the setting.  
2
Setting  
Video Setting  
Audio Setting  
Dynamic 1  
Produces a bold dynamic picture Full (modulated) sound with  
by increasing the picture contrast clear treble and bass.  
and the color intensity.  
Dynamic 2  
Produces a more dynamic  
picture than Dynamic 1 by  
further increasing the picture  
contrast and the color intensity.  
Full (modulated) sound with  
even clearer treble and bass than  
Dynamic 1.  
Standard  
Cinema 2  
Cinema 1  
Off (Default setting)  
Displays a standard picture.  
Standard sound.  
Enhances details in dark areas by Powerful sound with even  
increasing the black level.  
stronger bass than Cinema 1.  
White colors become brighter  
and black colors become richer,  
and the color contrast is  
increased.  
Powerful sound with strong bass.  
Tip  
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is recommended.  
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Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)  
You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray  
is not opened by mistake.  
SELECT DVD  
Xx  
To lock the disc tray  
When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the  
same time. “LOCK” appears in the display window. The disc tray is locked.  
To unlock the disc tray  
Press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. The disc tray is  
unlocked.  
Notes  
If you lock the disc tray while open, the disc tray will be locked after closing.  
You cannot lock the disc tray when the DVD-VCR is turned off. If the DVD-VCR is turned  
on, you can lock the disc tray either in play mode or stop mode.  
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Playing a tape  
Before you start ...  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
?/1  
• Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player appears on  
the TV screen.  
Z
TRACKING +/–  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the  
CLEAR  
/
m/M y  
./>  
X PAUSE  
x STOP  
H PLAY  
DISPLAY  
Insert a tape.  
1
The VCR starts playing automatically if  
you insert a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
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Press H PLAY.  
2
The display window shows the  
playback time.  
When the tape reaches the end,  
it will rewind automatically.  
Hour Minute Second  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
Pause play*  
Resume play after pause  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
X PAUSE or H PLAY  
M during stop  
m during stop  
Z
* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.  
To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off)  
Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep  
rewinding until it reaches the end.  
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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 y.  
During pause, press  
SKIP.  
REPLAY.  
Replay the previous scene in  
continuous play mode*1  
(Instant Replay)  
During playback, press  
Fast forward the current scene During playback, press  
for 30 seconds in continuous  
play mode*2  
SKIP.  
(Instant Skip)  
Play at various speeds  
(Shuttle play)  
During playback, press .or >. You can change the  
playback speed as follows.  
×7 y × 5 y ×3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY  
y × 2 y × 3 y × 5 y × 7  
*1 For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode  
*2 You can press  
total.  
SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in  
To skip playback  
You can skip a scene that you do not want to watch and restart playback.  
During playback, press  
To resume normal playback  
Press H PLAY.  
To use the time counter  
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the  
display window resets to “0:00:00.” To search for the counter 0:00:00 point  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback.  
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Tip  
Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:  
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.  
– 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.  
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 O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.  
When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set “Auto  
Play” to “On” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu (page 91).  
Stop disc playback while playing back a video.  
The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape  
inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the  
enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be picture distortion while  
playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other special playback modes. The  
VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.  
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Recording TV programs  
Before you start ...  
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
?/1  
• Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player appears on  
the TV screen.  
Z
CH +/–  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the  
Number buttons  
• To record from a cable box, turn it on.  
• Make sure the tape is longer than the total  
recording time.  
TV/VIDEO  
INPUT  
SELECT  
z REC  
SP/EP  
x STOP  
H PLAY  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
1
Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to  
record.  
2
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Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.  
3
4
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP  
(Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.  
Press z REC to start recording.  
RECappears in the display window.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP.  
To check the remaining tape length  
Press DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on, press DISPLAY  
again to check the remaining time. The white bar indicates the current location in  
relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears. Press DISPLAY  
to turn off the indicators.  
Time counter  
Remaining tape length  
To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set Tape Lengthin the VIDEO  
FUNCTION SETUPmenu correctly (page 91).  
Maximum Recording Time  
Tape Length  
T-120  
SP  
2 hrs  
EP  
6 hrs  
8 hrs  
9 hrs  
T-160  
2 hrs 40 mins  
3 hrs  
T-180  
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To watch another TV program while recording  
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 antenna input; if not, skip this step.  
Select another channel on the TV.  
3
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 PLAY.  
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will  
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break  
off the safety tab as illustrated. To  
record on the tape again, cover the tab  
hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
Tips  
To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the  
channel number, then press ENTER.  
You can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT  
SELECT button.  
The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information will not be recorded on the tape.  
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable  
box, make sure to leave it on.  
Notes  
The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or  
T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.  
It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length  
after you press DISPLAY.  
You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape.  
To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback.  
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Recording TV programs using the timer  
You can preset up to eight programs at a  
time.  
?/1  
Before you start…  
Z
• 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  
• When using a cable box, turn it on.  
CLEAR  
SET UP  
TV/VIDEO  
TIMER  
INPUT  
SELECT  
• 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.  
x STOP  
H PLAY  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Press SET UP, then press V/v to select  
CH START  
END  
DATE SPEED  
1
(PROGRAM) and press ENTER. You can also  
display the timer programming menu by  
pressing TIMER.  
The timer programming menu appears.  
V
v
B
b
RETURN  
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Set the channel number, start and stop times,  
date, and tape speed:  
CH START  
35  
END  
DATE SPEED  
2
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
RETURN CLEAR  
• To record from a source connected to the  
LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or V/v to display  
“L1 ” or “L2” in the “CH” position.  
• To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press  
v while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” on  
To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press v to display “Auto” in the  
“SPEED” position. For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed  
Press b to confirm the setting.  
3
To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 2.  
Press CLEAR to cancel the setting.  
Press O RETURN to exit the menu.  
4
5
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for  
recording. Timer recording will operate properly regardless if the DVD-  
VCR power is on or off.  
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment  
switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press  
x STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 2 above, press v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the  
indication changes as shown below. Press V to change the indication in reverse order.  
Mo~Fr t Sun’s t Mon’s t ..... t Sat’s t 1 month later t (dates count down)  
t the current date  
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To use the Auto Tape Speed function  
When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes  
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP  
mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is  
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set  
“Tape Length” in “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 91).  
To watch another TV program 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 antenna input; if not, skip this step.  
Select another channel on the TV.  
3
To watch a DVD after setting the timer  
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.  
1
2
3
Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.  
Press H PLAY.  
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will  
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.  
Tips  
If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the program  
If the  
indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this program.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
– Reset the counter (page 37).  
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).  
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Checking/changing/canceling timer  
settings  
Before you start…  
CLEAR  
• 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 UP  
TIMER  
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,  
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the  
• When using a decoder, 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.  
O RETURN  
• 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  
CH START  
END  
DATE SPEED  
07 31P  
M
1/20 SP  
1
2
01 05 31P  
M
M
(PROGRAM) and press ENTER. You can also  
display the timer programming menu by  
pressing TIMER.  
03 01 31A  
03 32AM 1/21 Auto  
06 06 32P 08 32P  
1/21 EP  
M
M
The timer programming menu appears.  
V v B b  
RETURN  
Press V/v to select setting you want to change  
or cancel.  
CH START  
END  
DATE SPEED  
1/20 SP  
01 05 31P  
M
M
07 31P  
M
03 01 31A  
03 32AM 1/21 Auto  
06 06 32P 08 32P  
1/21 EP  
M
M
• To change the setting, press B/b to select  
the item you want to change, and press V/v  
to change it.  
V v B b  
RETURN CLEAR  
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
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Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.  
3
Press O RETURN again to exit the menu.  
When the timer settings overlap  
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only  
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the  
program listed first in the menu has priority.  
Program 1  
Program 2  
about 20 seconds  
will be cut off  
Program 1  
Program 2  
about 20 seconds will be cut off  
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Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)  
After you have set the timer, you can lock all  
of the buttons on the DVD-VCR so that the  
settings are not canceled by mistake.  
?/1 POWER  
To lock the DVD-VCR  
When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until “LOCK”  
appears in the display window. The DVD-VCR turns off and the indicator  
remains lit if there is a timer setting. The DVD-VCR will not work except for timer  
recordings.  
To unlock the DVD-VCR  
Hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until “LOCK” disappears from the display  
window. The DVD-VCR is unlocked and turns on.  
To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x. The recording stops  
and the DVD-VCR is unlocked.  
Note  
The DVD-VCR will be unlocked when:  
You stop timer recording by pressing x.  
You insert a tape.  
– The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.  
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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  
(red)  
Stereo audio cord  
(not supplied)  
(white)  
(white)  
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)  
(red)  
l: Signal flow  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
Rear (R)  
[Speakers]  
Front (L)  
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby  
Surround decoder  
Rear (L)  
Front (R)  
Rear (mono)  
Subwoofer  
Center  
Note  
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear  
speakers and a subwoofer.  
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B Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital or DTS*  
decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers  
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of  
your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of  
B-1  
B-2  
this player. You must make connections using  
and  
.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
DVD-VCR  
1
Coaxial digital  
cord (not supplied)  
Stereo audio  
cord (not  
(red)  
supplied)  
and  
or  
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
(white)  
Optical digital cord (not  
supplied)  
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)  
Remove jack cap  
before connecting  
(red)  
(white)  
l: Signal flow  
to coaxial or optical  
digital input  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
[Speakers]  
AV amplifier (receiver) having  
a decoder  
Rear (L)  
Subwoofer  
Front (L)  
Center  
Rear (R)  
Front (R)  
Note  
After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”  
and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 52). Otherwise, no sound or a loud  
noise will come from the speakers.  
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S-Video/Component Video hookup  
Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/  
Component Video hookup.  
A Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack  
Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.  
DVD-VCR  
TV  
l : Signal flow  
(DVD only)  
or  
or  
Audio cord  
(not supplied)  
Coaxial  
digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Optical 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  
The connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.  
If you set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu, S-Video playback may be  
distorted.  
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B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks  
Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component  
video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and  
length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.  
See page 48 for audio connections.  
DVD-VCR  
(blue) (red)  
(green)  
TV  
Component video cord  
(green)  
(not supplied)  
(blue)  
(red)  
l : Signal flow  
(DVD only)  
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection  
and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 56). The  
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange when the DVD player outputs  
progressive signals.  
PROGRESSIVE indicator  
Notes  
The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.  
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with  
this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 progressive  
scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the  
standard definitionoutput. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with  
this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.  
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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  
DVD SETUP  
1
mode, then press V/v to select  
(DVD),  
Language Setup  
Audio Setup  
Screen Setup  
Parental Setup:  
then press ENTER.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press  
AUDIO SETUP  
2
3
ENTER.  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
[ D-PCM ]  
[ Off ]  
[ Standard ]  
Audio DRC  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:  
“Dolby Digital,” “DTS” or “Audio DRC.”  
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Press B/b to select an item.  
4
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
Menu choices  
• Dolby Digital  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
D-PCM  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.  
Dolby Digital  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.  
• DTS  
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
Off  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.  
On  
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component  
with a built-in DTS decoder.  
• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that  
conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:  
– LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks  
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby  
Digital” is set to “D-PCM”.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
Standard  
Normally select this position.  
Wide Range  
Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance.  
Notes  
If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby  
Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you  
set “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu).  
If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise  
(or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to  
be damaged.  
Noise may occur in the LinearPCM double-speed audio. This is not a malfunction.  
If you set “DTS” to “On,” you cannot select surround setting (page 74).  
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Screen Setup  
“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
SET UP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
DVD SETUP  
1
mode, then press V/v to select  
(DVD),  
Language Setup  
Audio Setup  
Screen Setup  
Parental Setup:  
then press ENTER.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press  
SCREEN SETUP  
2
3
ENTER.  
[
]
TV Type  
Black Level  
Progressive  
4:3 Letter Box  
[
[
]
]
Off  
Off  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:  
“TV Type,” or “Black Level.”  
To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 56.  
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Press B/b to select an item.  
4
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
Menu choices  
• TV Type  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
4:3 Letter Box  
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide  
picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.  
4:3 Pan Scan  
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically  
displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the  
portions that do not fit.  
16:9  
Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide  
mode function.  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan Scan  
16:9  
• Black Level  
You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when  
viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off.  
The default setting is indicated in bold print.  
Off  
Stops the increase of the contrast.  
Increases the contrast.  
On  
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.  
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To set the “Progressive” setting  
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color  
reproduction and high quality image.  
Follow step 1 and 2 on page 54, then press V/v to  
SCREEN SETUP  
1 select “Progressive.”  
[
]
TV Type  
Black Level  
Progressive  
4:3 Letter Box  
[
[
]
]
Off  
Off  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
SCREEN SETUP  
Press B/b to select “On,” then press ENTER.  
2
3
[
]
TV Type  
Black Level  
Progressive  
4:3 Letter Box  
[
[
]
]
Off  
On  
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
SCREEN SETUP  
Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.  
Progressive Scan Output  
1) Ensure your TV is (480P) Progressive  
Scan capable.  
1 Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan  
2) Connect with Component Video Output  
jacks. (red/green/blue connections)  
3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.  
4) If video signal appears OK,  
video connection is complete.  
capable.  
OK  
CANCEL  
2 Connect with Component Video Output jacks  
(red/green/blue connections).  
B b  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
SCREEN SETUP  
3 Press B/b to select [OK] to test your video  
TEST SCREEN  
signal.  
If video signal appears OK, video connection is  
SCREEN SETUP  
4 complete. Press ENTER.  
If picture is OK, press [ENTER] key  
If picture is distorted, press [RETURN] key.  
To Deactivate  
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up  
in orange.  
Press [PAUSE] on the unit for 5 seconds.  
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Check the connection (page 51).  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
SCREEN SETUP  
5
[
]
TV Type  
Black Level  
Progressive  
4:3 Letter Box  
[
[
]
]
Off  
On  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
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Tip  
The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit continuously for 5  
seconds or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2.  
Note  
If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept  
the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set  
“Progressive” to “Off”.  
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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  
DVD SETUP  
1
mode, then press V/v to select  
(DVD) and  
Language Setup  
Audio Setup  
Screen Setup  
Parental Setup:  
press ENTER.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Language Setup,” then  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
2
press ENTER.  
DVD Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
: English  
: Original  
: Audio Follow  
The “LANGUAGE SET UP” menu appears.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
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Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list:  
“DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.”  
Then press ENTER.  
3
4
Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.  
• DVD MENU LANGUAGE  
DVD MENU LANGUAGE  
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.  
When you select “Audio Follow,” the  
language for the subtitle changes according  
to the language you selected for the sound  
track.  
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE  
B
Audio Follow  
English  
Français  
Deutsch  
Español  
Italiano  
Nederlands  
Others  
Subtitle  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
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.  
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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  
H PLAY  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
DVD SETUP  
1
mode, then press V/v to select  
(DVD) and  
Language Setup  
Audio Setup  
Screen Setup  
Parental Setup:  
press ENTER.  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select “Parental Setup,” then  
press ENTER.  
PARENTAL SETUP  
2
Use Password  
[ No ]  
B b  
RETURN SET UP  
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Press b to set the parental control.  
3
• If you have not entered a password  
CREATE PASSWORD  
Enter Password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons.  
-~  
9
RETURN  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
Re-enter the password.  
CREATE PASSWORD  
Re-enter 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.  
After registering a password, if you set Use  
Password” to “No,” “PASSWORD CHECK”  
screen will not appear.  
-~  
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  
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  
Level 6  
The options are as follows.  
Level 5  
Level 4  
Level 3  
Level 2  
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 1 Kids Safe  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.  
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Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
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To change the password  
Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 61.  
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 61.  
To play a disc for which Parental Control is set  
Insert the disc, then press H PLAY.  
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 61.  
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 STOP  
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.  
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. In this case, step 3  
is skipped.  
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Press ENTER.  
3
To turn off the DVD’s menu  
Press x STOP  
Note  
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button or search a point  
by setting the time.  
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Zooming into a scene  
You can zoom into a scene during playback  
or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image,  
ZOOM  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press ZOOM.  
1
” appears.  
Press V/v/B/b to move “ ” to the position where you want to zoom in.  
2
3
Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.  
Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below.  
2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification  
Notes  
You cannot use 4× 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  
ANGLE  
are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in  
the display when you press ANGLE during  
playback. This means that you can change  
the viewing angle.  
B/b  
Press ANGLE during playback.  
B
b
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.  
Note  
Check the user’s manual of the purchased disc to determine whether it supports angle  
operation. However, note that angle operation may not be possible for some discs.  
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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.  
B
b
V
v
1
Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.  
2
Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.  
of the language.  
Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.”  
3
To turn off the subtitles  
Select “Off” in step 3.  
Note  
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual  
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.  
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Various play mode functions (Program play,  
Shuffle play, Repeat play)  
You can set the following play modes:  
• Program play (page 68)  
• Shuffle play (page 70)  
• Repeat play (page 71)  
Note  
The play mode is canceled when:  
– you open the disc tray  
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.  
Creating your own program (Program play)  
You can play the contents of a disc in the  
order you want by arranging the order of the  
tracks on the disc to create your own  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
program. You can program up to 20 tracks.  
H PLAY  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop  
mode.  
1
PROGRAM SHUFFLE  
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Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press  
PROGRAM  
Track  
01 02 03 04  
05 06 07 08  
09 10 11 12  
13 14 15 16  
17 18 19 20B  
Clear last track  
2
3
ENTER.  
Program Order  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
Clear all tracks  
V
v
B
b
ENTER RETURN CLEAR  
Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you  
want to program, then press ENTER.  
PROGRAM  
Track  
01 02 03 04  
05 06 07 08  
09 10 11 12  
13 14 15 16  
17 18 19 20B  
Clear last track  
Program Order  
01 –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
–– –– –– ––  
Clear all tracks  
V
v
B
b
ENTER RETURN CLEAR  
To program other tracks, repeat step 3.  
4
5
The programmed track numbers are displayed in the selected order.  
Press H PLAY to start program play.  
Program play starts.  
When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by  
pressing H PLAY.  
To stop program play  
Press CLEAR during playback.  
To change or cancel a program  
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program play).”  
1
Press v repeatedly to select “Clear last track,” then press ENTER. Each time you  
2 press the button, the last programmed number is canceled. You can also cancel  
the last programmed number by pressing CLEAR.  
Follow step 3 for new programming.  
3
To cancel all the programmed numbers  
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program play).”  
1
Press v repeatedly to select “Clear last track,” then press b to select “Clear all  
2 tracks” and press ENTER.  
All the programmed numbers are canceled.  
Notes  
Up to 99 tracks can be displayed.  
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time.  
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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  
REPEAT  
B/b  
ENTER  
Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop  
mode.  
1
PROGRAM SHUFFLE  
Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press  
ENTER.  
2
PROGRAM SHUFFLE  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR.  
Tips  
Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.  
You cannot repeat play while in 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  
B/b  
Press REPEAT during playback.  
Off  
1
Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.  
2
When playing a DVD  
• Chapter: repeats the current chapter.  
• Title: repeats the current title on a disc.  
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) or CD  
• Track: repeats the current track.  
• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
• FILE: repeats the current track (file).  
• DIR: repeats the current album (directory).  
• DISC: repeats the current disc.  
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To return to normal play  
Select “Off” or press CLEAR in step 2.  
Notes  
You cannot repeat play with DVD-RW in VR mode.  
You cannot repeat play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. See “Playing VIDEO CDs with  
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Changing the sound  
When playing a DVD recorded in multiple  
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or  
DTS), you can change the audio format. If  
the DVD is recorded with multilingual  
tracks, you can also select the language.  
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  
Karaoke VIDEO CD containing a song with  
the vocals on the right channel and the  
instruments on the left channel, you can hear  
the instruments from both speakers by  
selecting the left channel.  
B/b  
Playback  
Disc type  
instruments only  
Karaoke VIDEO CD Yes  
Karaoke DVD  
No  
To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a  
LinearPCM format disc, you have to make  
B-2  
the  
connection as shown on page 49.  
Press AUDIO during playback.  
B
b
ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1CH 1/2  
1
Press B/b repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting.  
2
• When playing a DVD  
Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.  
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  
B/b  
Press SURROUND during playback.  
Off  
1
Press B/b repeatedly to select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” “Surround3.”  
2
Surround effect increases as shown below.  
Surround1  
Surround2  
Surround3  
TV  
TV  
TV  
: Virtual speaker  
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To cancel the setting  
Select “Off” in step 2.  
Notes  
When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects  
will be difficult to hear.  
When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or  
amplifier (receiver).  
Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your  
speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.  
If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “Dolby  
Digital” to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 52), sound  
will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect.  
If you activate the surround effect, the sampling frequency is converted to 48kHz/16bit.  
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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
REPEAT  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
TOP MENU  
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.  
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Press V/v to select “MP3”, then press  
Repeat mode  
Elapsed playing time  
2
ENTER.  
The first track starts playing. Press x STOP if  
necessary.  
MP3  
track 1  
STOP  
OFF  
00:00  
FILES:014  
DIRECTORY:007  
album 1  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
track 1  
track 2  
track 3  
track 4  
track 5  
track 6  
track 7  
track 8  
track 9  
track 10  
album 2  
album 3  
album 4  
album 5  
album 6  
album 7  
V v B b  
SET UP  
ENTER RETURN  
Press O RETURN, then press V/v to select  
the desired directory in the left column, then  
press ENTER.  
MP3  
track 1  
STOP  
OFF  
3
4
00:00  
FILES:014  
DIRECTORY:007  
album 1  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
track 1  
track 2  
track 3  
track 4  
track 5  
track 6  
track 7  
track 8  
track 9  
track 10  
album 2  
album 3  
album 4  
album 5  
album 6  
album 7  
V v B b  
SET UP  
ENTER RETURN  
Press V/v to select the desired track in the  
right column, then press ENTER.  
MP3  
track 5  
PLAY  
OFF  
00:01  
FILES:014  
DIRECTORY:007  
album 1  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
mp3  
track 1  
track 2  
track 3  
track 4  
track 5  
track 6  
track 7  
track 8  
track 9  
track 10  
album 2  
album 3  
The selected track starts playing.  
album 4  
album 5  
album 6  
album 7  
When a track or album is being played, the title  
is shown in a box. The playing track number  
appears on the display window.  
V v B b  
ENTER RETURN  
To stop play  
Press x STOP.  
To repeat play  
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repeat mode.  
• FILE: repeats the current track (file).  
• DIR: repeats the current album (directory).  
• DISC: repeats the current disc.  
To go to the next or previous page  
Press b or B.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu  
Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU.  
To turn off the display  
Press x STOP twice, then press O RETURN repeatedly.  
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Notes  
Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything  
else is displayed as an asterisk.  
Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names.  
ID3 tags cannot be displayed.  
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 or level 2 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.  
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 contents, playback may take some time to start.  
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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  
album  
track  
When you insert a DATA CD and press H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played  
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently  
selected album does not take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example:  
E contains G but 6 is played before 7.)  
When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 77), 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 C) do not appear in the list.  
Tips  
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be  
played in that order.  
A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be  
played back.  
Notes  
Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ  
from the illustration above.  
The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 1000 albums  
and tracks in the DATA CD.  
A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files.  
Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are  
recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first  
9 MP3 files can be recognized.  
Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.  
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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 PLAY  
x STOP  
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  
Album  
Photo  
2
ENTER.  
The “Album” display will appears.  
If you do not press ENTER after selecting a  
media type, the selected media will be  
automatically played.  
SLIDE SHOW  
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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.  
The selected image number appears in the  
display window.  
IMAGE  
2
To display the next/previous image, press  
./>.  
To play the Slide show  
: Fast  
: Normal  
: Slow  
1
Press H PLAY.  
You can also play the Slide show using the  
menu on the selected image.  
Interval  
2
Press B/b to select the desired playing  
speed on the “Interval” menu, then press  
ENTER.  
IMAGE  
Slide show starts from the selected image.  
To rotate the selected 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.  
IMAGE  
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.  
IMAGE  
Press B/b to select “  
”, then press ENTER.  
2
” appears.  
Press V/v/B/b to move “  
” to the position  
3
where 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.  
2
Press B/b to select “  
”, then press ENTER.  
IMAGE  
The “Interval” menu appears.  
Press B/b to select the desired play speed, then press  
3 ENTER.  
Slide show starts.  
To turn on/off the menu in the single image display  
Press CLEAR to turn off the menu. Press B or b to turn on the menu.  
To return to the “Album” display  
Press MENU to return to the “Album” display. Press . repeatedly to return to the  
first “Album” page.  
To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu  
Press x STOP twice, then press TOP MENU.  
Notes  
Slide show can play in only one direction.  
You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.  
If you select “  
in the rotated image display, the images in the “Album” display will not  
be rotated. But if you start the slide show, the images will be rotated. Correct the rotation in  
the “  
menu.  
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 or level 2 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.  
Note  
A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files.  
Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are  
recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first  
9 MP3 files can be recognized.  
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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.  
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, “Can not Display”  
will appear.  
Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start.  
Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.  
The image size that can be displayed is limited. You can display the following images;  
width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.  
Tip  
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in  
that order.  
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Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC ON/OFF”  
Functions  
The PBC (Playback control) function allows  
you to search and perform other operations  
interactively. PBC playback follows a selection  
menu displayed on your TV screen.  
Number  
buttons  
V/v  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
MENU  
Press MENU to select “PBC ON.”  
1
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.  
2
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Press ENTER.  
3
4
Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.  
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure  
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.  
To return to the menu  
Press O RETURN.  
To play using “PBC OFF”  
Press MENU to select “PBC OFF.”  
When “PBC OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot  
play still pictures such as a menu.  
To return to “PBC ON,” press MENU to select “PBC ON.”  
Note  
Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in  
the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H PLAY.  
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VCR Additional Operations  
Quick Timer Recording  
After you have started recording, you can  
have the VCR stop recording automatically  
after a specified duration.  
z REC  
x STOP  
While recording, press z REC.  
1
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.  
2
Each press advances the time as follows.  
Normal  
recording  
0:30  
1:00  
1:30  
2:00  
2:30  
3:00  
3:30  
4:00  
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops  
recording.  
To extend the duration  
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.  
To cancel the duration  
Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to  
normal recording mode.  
To stop while recording  
Press x STOP.  
Note  
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording  
duration time.  
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Recording stereo and bilingual programs  
Recording stereo programs  
When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display “Hi-Fi” on  
the TV screen. You can also select “Left,” “Right,” or “Mono.” If there is noise in the  
stereo program, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-  
fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.  
Recording bilingual programs  
Press AUDIO to display “SAP” on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio  
Program) is received, “SAP” appears on the TV screen. When “MAIN” is selected,  
the VCR records only the main sound.  
Selecting the sound during playback  
During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
Stereo  
On-screen display  
Display window  
STEREO indicator  
STEREO indicator  
STEREO indicator  
No indicator  
Hi-Fi  
Left  
Left channel  
Right channel  
Right  
Mono  
Monaural sound on the  
normal audio track  
How sound is recorded on a video tape  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the  
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio  
track along the edge of the tape.  
Monaural sound  
Normal audio track  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound  
(left/right channels)  
Notes  
To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.  
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the  
AUDIO setting.  
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Searching using various functions  
The VCR automatically marks the tape with  
an index signal at the point where each  
recording begins.  
SEARCH  
You can easily find a specific point using  
various search functions.  
H PLAY  
V/v/B/b  
To search using the index function (Scan and Play)  
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each  
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.  
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
1
2
Press SEARCH.  
Scan and play:  
Press  
Press  
Press  
or  
Go to  
End search:  
Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards.  
3
4
The VCR searches and then plays back for about five  
seconds.  
Scan and play  
Press H PLAY to view that program.  
If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index  
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.  
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To search for the counter 0:00:00 point  
To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to  
“0:00:00.”  
The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape  
counter.  
Press SEARCH.  
1
2
Press V.  
The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at  
the 0:00:00 point.  
Go to  
To search for a blank portion of the tape  
The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion. You can easily  
find a point you can start recording from.  
Press SEARCH.  
1
2
Press v.  
The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at  
the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is  
End search  
found, the VCR reaches the end.  
Note  
Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording,  
no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed  
while VCR is put in pause.  
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking  
when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the  
recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually  
adjust the tracking.  
Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.  
The distortion should disappear as you press one of  
the two tracking buttons.  
To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the  
tape and reinsert it.  
Tracking  
Tracking meter  
Note  
The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP  
mode on other VCRs.  
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Changing menu options  
You can change the tape length, auto play  
and auto repeat settings. Normally the  
default settings are used. Change these  
settings if necessary.  
SET UP  
H PLAY  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
mode.  
OPTION SETUP  
1
2
3
:English  
Language  
Clock Set/Adjust  
Channel Setup  
Auto Power Off  
[ Off ]  
RF Output Channel [3CH]  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select  
ENTER.  
(VIDEO) and press  
VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP  
Tape Length  
Auto Play  
Auto Repeat  
[ T120 ]  
[ On ]  
[ Off ]  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the option to change.  
VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP  
Tape Length  
Auto Play  
Auto Repeat  
[ T120 ]  
[ On ]  
[ Off ]  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
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Press B/b to change the setting.  
4
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
Menu choices  
The default settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
Tape Length  
T-120” when using a T-120 or shorter length tape.  
“T-160” when using a T-160 length tape.  
“T-180” when using a T-180 or longer length tape.  
Auto Play  
“On” to start playback automatically, when you insert a tape  
with its safety tab removed.  
“Off” to turn off Auto play. You need to press H PLAY to  
start playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
Auto Repeat  
“On” to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape  
to the beginning and restarts playback automatically.  
“Off” to turn off Auto repeat.  
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Editing with another VCR  
How to connect to record on this VCR  
TV  
This VCR (Recorder)  
LINE-2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
Audio/video cord  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Notes  
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.  
If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect  
the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left  
channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right  
channel.  
If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,  
select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound  
is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both  
right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO L/R jacks using an audio/video  
cord (not supplied).  
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Operation (when recording on this VCR)  
Before you start editing  
x
• Turn on the VCR and the TV and set  
it to the video channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display  
“LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the display  
window.  
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,  
SP or EP.  
X z REC  
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.  
1 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording  
2 and press X.  
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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General setup information  
SET UP  
V/v/B/b  
ENTER  
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop  
mode, then press V/v to select  
(OPTION), then press ENTER.  
OPTION SETUP  
1
:English  
Language  
Clock Set/Adjust  
Channel Setup  
Auto Power Off  
[ Off ]  
RF Output Channel [3CH]  
V v  
ENTER RETURN SET UP  
Press V/v to select the option to change.  
OPTION SETUP  
2
:English  
Language  
Clock Set/Adjust  
Channel Setup  
Auto Power Off  
[ Off ]  
RF Output Channel [3CH]  
V v B b  
RETURN SET UP  
Press B/b to change the setting.  
3
When changing the “RF Output Channel,” confirmation messages will  
appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.  
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Press SET UP to exit the menu.  
4
Menu choices  
The default settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
Auto Power Off  
“Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.  
“1Hr”/“2Hr” to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no  
signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons  
during this time.  
RF Output Channel  
“3CH” when using channel 3 to receive the VCR signal.  
“4CH” when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal.  
For details, see page 97.  
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Setting the RF Output channel  
When connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV  
using only the antenna cable, you must set  
the RF Output channel in the “OPTION  
SETUP” menu so that the TV can receive the  
correct signal from the DVD-VCR.  
?/1  
CH +/–  
TV  
TV/VIDEO  
?/1  
CHANNEL +/–  
Set the RF Output channel to “3CH” or “4CH” (see page 95 to set the channel),  
1 whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to  
either channel.  
Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR.  
2
3
4
Press TV/VIDEO to turn on “VIDEO” in the DVD-VCR’s display window.  
Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window.  
Select an active channel number in your area.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH).  
5
The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels  
change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting.  
Whenever you use the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.  
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Attaching the external antenna connector  
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a  
VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector  
(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the  
DVD-VCR.  
300-ohm twin  
lead cable  
Antenna  
connector  
(not supplied)  
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.  
1
2
3
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.  
Retighten the screws.  
Attaching a VHF/UHF band mixer  
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and  
a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF  
antenna, use a VHF/UHF band separator/  
mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna  
to the DVD-VCR.  
300-ohm twin  
lead cable  
VHF/UHF  
band  
separator/  
mixer (not  
supplied)  
75-ohm coaxial  
cable  
Loosen the screws on the mixer.  
1
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.  
2
3
4
Retighten the screws.  
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer. (For customers in USA)  
General Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ?/1 switch does not function.  
Connect the AC power cord securely.  
The power is turned on but the DVD-  
VCR does not operate.  
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,  
unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to  
dry for over three hours.  
The clock has stopped and “--:--”  
appears in the display window.  
The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from  
the wall outlet. 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.  
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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 10) 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 programs 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  
You have set the player to progressive format (the  
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange) even  
though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In  
this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” (page 56).  
Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format  
(480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set  
the player to progressive format. In this case, set  
“Progressive” to “Off” and the player is set to normal  
(interlace) format (page 56).  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or  
“Progressive” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu is not set  
correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in  
orange. Check the setting (page 54) and connection  
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 11).  
The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.  
The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.  
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 52).  
Sound is noisy.  
When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will  
come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 30)  
or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jack.  
The sound volume is low.  
The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound  
volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “Wide  
Range” (page 53).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The disc does not play.  
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 (page 3).  
The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs 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  
The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that  
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.  
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.  
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.  
The title of the MP3 audio album/  
track or JPEG image album/file 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.  
Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been  
selected (pages 68, 70, 71).  
Resume play has taken effect (page 29).  
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  
program play.  
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some  
operations. See the operating manual that comes with the  
disc.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
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 63).  
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 63).  
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 63).  
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.  
VCR Troubleshooting  
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.  
The picture is not clear.  
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 dealer (a standard service fee will be  
charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid  
type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.  
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your  
local Sony dealer for more information.  
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.  
A TV program 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.  
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or  
CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording  
TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from  
other equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
Adjust the TV antenna.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
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.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Nothing happens when you press  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
z REC.  
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 program has been set for timer recording.  
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.  
Check that the cable box is turned on.  
The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from  
the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock  
and timer.  
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.  
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.  
Control by AV mouse is not possible.  
The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV  
mouse, etc.  
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)  
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 17GB.  
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 48 and 53)  
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 48)  
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, center 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.  
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.  
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.  
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Interlace format  
Interlace format shows every other line of an  
image as a single “field” and is the standard  
method for displaying images on television.  
The even number field shows the even  
numbered lines of an image, and the odd  
numbered field shows the odd numbered  
lines of an image.  
Progressive format (pages 51 and 56)  
Compared to the Interlace format that  
alternately shows every other line of an  
image (field) to create one frame, the  
Progressive format shows the entire image at  
once as a single frame. This means that  
while the Interlace format can show 30  
frames/60 fields in one second, the  
Progressive format can show 60 frames in  
one second. The overall picture quality  
increases and still images, text, and  
horizontal lines appear sharper. This player  
is compatible with the 480 progressive  
format.  
The longest section of a picture or music  
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video  
software, or the entire album in audio  
software.  
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a  
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).  
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Specifications  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)  
Phono jack  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
S-VIDEO OUT  
System  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
Format  
4-pin, mini-DIN jack  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms  
VHS NTSC standard  
Video recording system  
Rotary head helical scanning FM system  
Video heads  
Timer section  
Double azimuth four heads  
Video signal  
Clock  
Quartz locked  
Timer indication  
12-hour cycle  
Timer setting  
8 programs (max.)  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Tape speed  
3
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1  
inches/s)  
8
EP: 11.12 mm/s ( 7 16 inches/s)  
LP: 16.67 mm/s ( 11 inches/s),  
16  
playback only  
General  
Maximum recording/playback time  
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)  
Rewind time  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
25 W  
Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)  
Power back-up  
Tuner section  
Back-up duration: 0 min  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)  
Operating humidity  
25% to 80%  
Channel coverage  
VHF 2 to 13  
UHF 14 to 69  
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84  
Antenna  
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF  
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls  
(w/h/d)  
Inputs and outputs  
LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN  
Approx. 430 × 85 × 287 mm  
(Approx. 17 × 3.4 × 11.5 inches)  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)  
Mass  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync  
negative  
Approx. 3.6 kg (Approx. 7.9 lbs)  
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Supplied accessories  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
LINE OUT  
Remote commander (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)  
Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 y pinplug ×3) (1)  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync  
negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
DIGITAL OUT  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has  
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
OPTICAL, Optical output jack  
–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)  
COAXIAL, phono jack  
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
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Index to parts and controls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Front panel  
A ?/1 POWER (on/standby) switch (29)  
J X (pause) button (28) (36)  
K H (play) button*1 (28) (36)  
Remote sensor (9)  
B PROGRESSIVE indicator (51) (56)  
C Disc tray (27)  
L
M CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons*1  
D A (open/close) button (27) (28)  
E Tape compartment (39)  
F A (eject) button (36)  
N SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (9)  
O LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*2  
G z REC (record) button (40)  
1
*
*
H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile  
dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.  
Covered  
H m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button  
2
I x (stop) button (28) (36)  
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Display window  
A DVD indicator (28)  
B Record indicator (40)  
C VIDEO indicator (36)  
D Tape indicator (36)  
E Timer indicator (43)  
F STEREO indicator (87)  
G Playing time/clock/current status  
indicator (28) (36)  
H SURR (surround) indicator (74)  
I DTS indicator (53)  
J Disc indicator (28)  
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Rear panel  
DVD player and VCR  
DVD player only  
A AC power cord (10) (13)  
F LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (50)  
B LINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks  
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y  
C LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks  
H S-VIDEO OUT jack (50)  
I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack  
D IN (FROM ANT.) connector (12)  
E OUT (TO TV) connector (12)  
J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/COAXIAL jack  
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G SET UP button (17)  
H SUBTITLE button (67)  
I AUDIO button*1 (73)  
Remote commander for DVD  
J
K
SKIP button (28)  
REPLAY button (28)  
L X PAUSE button (28)  
M H PLAY button*1 (28)  
N V/v/B/b buttons (17)  
ENTER button*2 (17)  
O DISPLAY button (32)  
P TOP MENU button (63)  
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (29)  
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons  
S ZOOM button (65)  
T ENTER button*2 (17)  
U REPEAT button (68)  
V SURROUND button (74)  
W
m/M y buttons (29)  
X .PREV (previous)/> NEXT  
button (28)  
Y x STOP button (28)  
Z O RETURN button (20)  
wj MENU button (63)  
1
*
Number 5, AUDIO and H PLAY buttons  
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a  
reference.  
The ENTER buttons 14 and 20 can be used  
interchangeably.  
A Z (open/close) button (27) (28)  
B TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)  
C SELECT DVD button (9)  
D Number buttons*1 (26)  
E CLEAR button (69)  
2
*
F ANGLE button (66)  
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G TIMER button (42)  
Remote commander for VIDEO  
H AUDIO button*1 (87)  
I
J
SKIP button (37)  
REPLAY button (37)  
K SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play)  
button (40)  
L z REC (record) button (40)  
M X PAUSE button (36)  
N H PLAY button*1 (36)  
O V/v/B/b buttons (17)  
ENTER button*2 (17)  
P DISPLAY button (37)  
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (36)  
R CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*1  
S VOL (volume) +/– buttons  
T ENTER button*2 (17)  
U MUTING button  
V SEARCH button (88)  
W TV/VIDEO button (41)  
X INPUT SELECT button (41)  
Y m(rewind)/M (fast-forward)/y (slow)  
buttons (37)  
Z ./> SHUTTLE button (37)  
wj x STOP button (36)  
A Z (eject) button (36)  
wk O RETURN button (46)  
B TV / DVD•VIDEO switch (9)  
C SELECT VIDEO button (9)  
D Number buttons*1 (26)  
E CLEAR button (37) (43)  
F SET UP button (17)  
1
*
Number 5, AUDIO, H PLAY and  
CH/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot.  
Use the tactile dot as a reference.  
2
*
The ENTER buttons 15 and 20 can be used  
interchangeably.  
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Abbreviation  
ARA  
BUL  
CHI  
Language  
Arabic  
Bulgarian  
Chinese  
Croatian  
Czech  
CRO  
CZE  
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  
Turkish  
Vietnamese  
Afrikaans  
ZAF  
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Index  
Numerics  
J
S
16:9 55  
JPEG 6, 80  
Safety tab 41  
4:3 Letter Box 55  
4:3 Pan Scan 55  
SAP (Second Audio Program)  
L
Searching  
Language selecting 17  
LP mode 41  
A
at various speeds 29, 37  
for a blank portion 89  
for the counter 0 point 89  
Scan and Play 88  
Shuffle play 70  
Shuttle play 37  
SP mode 40  
Adjusting  
M
picture 90  
tracking 90  
Angle 66  
Antenna hookup 12  
Audio track 87  
Audio/video (A/V) hookup 11  
Auto Clock Set 19  
Monaural 87  
Monitoring audio during  
playback 87  
MP3 6, 76  
STEREO 73  
Stereo 87  
N
Normal audio track 87  
Subtitle 67  
C
P
T
Cable hookup 10  
Cleaning the video heads 102  
Clock setting 19  
Connecting  
Parental Control 60  
PBC (Playback control) 84  
Picture adjustment 90  
Playback  
Adjusting  
U
Cable TV 16  
at various speeds 29, 37  
frame by frame 37  
MP3 audio track 76  
program play 68  
repeat play 71  
Usable discs 6  
external antenna connector  
VHF/UHF band mixer 98  
Counter 37  
V
VIDEO CD 6, 84  
Custom AV Mode 33  
Z
selecting the sound 87  
shuffle play 70  
D
Zoom 65  
Daily/weekly recording 43  
DATA CD 6, 76, 80  
Disabling channels 25  
DOLBY DIGITAL 48, 73  
DTS 49, 73  
shuttle play 37  
skip 37  
slow motion 29, 37  
VIDEO CDs 84  
Presetting channels 23  
Program play 68  
Progressive 51, 105  
Dubbing. see Editing  
DVD 6  
E
R
Editing 93  
Recording  
EP mode 40  
bilingual programs 87  
SAP broadcasts 87  
saving 41  
H
Handling discs 7  
Hi-fi audio track 87  
stereo broadcasts 87  
while watching another  
program 41, 44  
Repeat play 71  
I
Instant Advance 28  
Instant Replay 28, 37  
Instant Skip 37  
RF channel 97  
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