ORION ELECTRIC M2G1A VCR/DVD TV Interface Device User Manual Part 1
ORION ELECTRIC CO., LTD. VCR/DVD TV Interface Device Part 1
Contents
- 1. User Manual Part 1
- 2. User Manual Part 2
- 3. User Manual Part 3
User Manual Part 1
Hi-Fi VCR & DVD VIDEO RECORDER
D-VR4SU
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Introduction
Various settings
Disc playback
Tape playback
Recording
Editing the disc
DIGITAL VIDEO
©2005 Toshiba Corporation
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Dubbing
Additional information
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.
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Introduction
• CAUTION.............................................................4
• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.............................. 5
• Features ..............................................................8
• Disc .....................................................................9
Handling discs ...................................................9
Discs which can be played back ........................ 9
Discs on which video can be recorded ............ 10
Recording format .............................................10
Disc playback in other players ......................... 11
• Parts and functions .........................................12
Front ................................................................12
Rear .................................................................12
Display window ................................................ 13
Remote control ................................................14
Power Source ..................................................15
•Antenna connections ...................................... 16
• Cable TV connections ...................................... 18
• Connections with the TV or audio
component ........................................................ 20
•Auto clock setting ............................................22
• Setting the video channel ...............................22
Various settings
•SETUP MENU ................................................... 23
Using the SETUP MENU ................................. 23
•Setting the language........................................24
OSD LANGUAGE ............................................ 24
DVD MENU...................................................... 24
AUDIO .............................................................24
SUBTITLE........................................................24
•Setting the parental control ............................25
Selecting parental control ................................ 25
Temporarily cancelling parental control ...........25
•Setting the clock ..............................................26
CLOCK (manually)........................................... 26
AUTO CLOCK .................................................26
STANDARD TIME (Time zone) ........................ 26
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ............................... 26
•Setting the disc ................................................27
REFORMAT ..................................................... 27
NEW DISC FORMAT .......................................27
FINALIZE .........................................................27
PROTECT DISC ..............................................28
UNDO FINALIZE .............................................28
•Other (SYSTEM SETUP) ..................................28
DIMMER (Brightness of the display window)...28
DISPLAY (Turning the screen display
“ON” or “OFF”) ................................................. 28
Contents •Setting the screen ............................................ 29
TV SCREEN .................................................... 29
STILL MODE ................................................... 29
NO NOISE BACKGROUND ............................ 29
EXTERNAL VIDEO INPUT ..............................29
•Setting the image quality ................................30
BRIGHTNESS .................................................30
•Setting the audio .............................................. 30
DRC .................................................................30
VIRTUAL SURROUND (Spatializer N-2-2TM) ... 30
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT .............................. 30
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................... 31
•Setting the recording ....................................... 31
INITIAL REC TO ..............................................31
INITIAL REC MODE ........................................ 31
AUTO CHAPTER............................................. 31
INDEX PICTURE ............................................. 31
•Setting the channel .......................................... 32
TV/CABLE SELECT ........................................ 32
AUTO CH MEMORY ....................................... 32
ADD/DELETE (channels) ................................ 32
•Setting other items .......................................... 32
JPEG INTERVAL .............................................32
Disc playback
• Playback procedure .........................................33
• Playback by selecting a title ........................... 34
• Checking media information...........................35
• Special playback ..............................................36
Fast forward playback ...................................... 36
Review playback .............................................. 36
Still playback ....................................................36
Frame advance ................................................ 36
Slow motion playback ......................................36
Locating a chapter or track ..............................36
• Instant skip .......................................................37
• Locating a specific scene ............................... 37
• Repeat playback...............................................38
One touch repeat ............................................. 38
A-B repeat playback ........................................ 38
Title, Chapter repeat playback ......................... 38
• Title selection ...................................................39
• DVD menu ......................................................... 39
• Changing angles ..............................................40
• Zooming ............................................................ 40
• Karaoke playback ............................................40
• Changing soundtrack language .....................41
• Subtitles ............................................................ 41
Turning the subtitles On and Off ......................41
• Various operations on CD ............................... 42
• MP3/WMA/JPEG playback...............................44
• Progressive scan .............................................47
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Media mark
Each applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below.
•Changing a disc name ..................................... 74
Changing a disc name ..................................... 74
Using the keyboard screen .............................. 75
Dubbing
•Dubbing a tape onto a disc .............................77
•Dubbing a disc onto a tape .............................78
•Dubbing using other equipment.....................79
Additional information
•Glossary............................................................80
•Language code list .......................................... 82
•Problems and troubleshooting ....................... 83
•Video head cleaning ........................................84
•Error/Warning message list ............................ 85
•Specifications...................................................86
•Limited warranty ..............................................87
Tape playback
•Loading and unloading a cassette tape ........ 48
•Cassette tape playback ...................................49
•Special playback .............................................. 50
Picture search .................................................. 50
Still picture ....................................................... 50
Slow motion ..................................................... 50
Frame by frame picture....................................50
Adjusting tracking condition ............................. 50
Repeat playback ..............................................50
Commercial skip .............................................. 50
To display VCR operation status......................50
•ZERO RETURN function .................................. 51
•Video index search system ............................. 51
Recording
•Read this before recording on disc ............... 52
Types of disc ....................................................52
Recording modes.............................................52
Disc remaining time ......................................... 53
Images that cannot be recorded ...................... 53
•Recording a TV program .................................54
•One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) ................ 56
•Timer recording................................................57
•Chase playback ................................................ 60
•Stereo recording and playback ...................... 61
Editing the disc
•Editing the disc ................................................62
•Editing a playlist .............................................. 63
Creating a playlist ............................................63
Changing a title name ...................................... 64
Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................... 65
Combining the title ...........................................67
Erasing a playlist..............................................68
•Editing an original title ....................................69
Adding a chapter mark.....................................69
Combining chapters ......................................... 70
Changing an original title name .......................71
Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................... 72
Erasing an original title .................................... 73
Contents
: DVD-Video : DVD-R
: DVD-RW in VR mode
:Audio/Video CD and CD-R/CD-RW
: DVD-RW in Video mode : Video tape
: DVD-RAM
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.
TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE CAREFULLY AND
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONTACT AN AU-
THORIZED SERVICE LOCATION-SEE SERVICE PROCEDURE.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE. VIS-
IBLE LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the 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 con-
nected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partly responsible for compliance with the
FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
CERTIFICATION: COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE
STANDARD, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
Location of the required Marking
The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
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1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.
6. ATTACHMENTS
The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may cause
hazards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
8. ACCESSORIES
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.
8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
9. VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventila-
tion, to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from over-
heating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and/or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCES
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug, if your unit is equipped
with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-
type power outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
13. LIGHTNING
To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit
due to lightning and power line surges.
S3125A
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
14. POWER LINES
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them
might be fatal.
15. OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
18. SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal
operation.
e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
22. HEAT
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
23. DISC TRAY
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury.
24. CONNECTING
When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from
the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner’s
manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.
25. LASER BEAM
Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser
beam. It may cause sight damage.
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CONDENSATION
Moisture will form in the operating section of the DVD/VCR if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into a warm
room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the DVD/VCR’s performance will be
impaired.
To prevent this, let the DVD/VCR stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make
sure that the room temperature rises gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if the DVD/VCR is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner.
In such cases, change the location of the DVD/VCR.
26. DISC
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious
personal injury and product malfunction.
27. NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
*This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the “STANDARD DEFINITION” output. If there are
questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact our customer
service center.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
* Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may
infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
* Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer®,
N-2-2™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.
*Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
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Features
Playback function
Title menu
Video CD/SVCD and MP3/WMA/JPEG playback
Video CD/SVCD/MP3/WMA files can be played back.
Also, you can display JPEG files on the TV screen and
enjoy them as a slide show.
Progressive scan
This unit supports the progressive scanning system. If
your TV is equipped with component video input jacks
which support the progressive video input, you can
enjoy high quality picture.
Thumbnail image will not appear after finalizing and
DVD-R
•
Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but
you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings
using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R discs with this unit.
In addition, you can enjoy editing the programs you
record.
A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound
When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant
devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround
sound.
Playback the scene you want to see immediately
As DVD’s do not require rewinding like video tapes, you
can get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. A
variety of search functions allow you to find the scene
you wish to watch.
As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu,
you can find the title you want to play back quickly.
Chase Playback
You can begin playback from the beginning of a program
currently being recorded. You will find this function of
great advantage on long programs, as you do not have
to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.
Recording function
Timer recording
The timer recording system allows you to select the
date, time and channel and record the desired pro-
grams. Up to 12 timer programs within a month can be
stored in this unit.
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
Edit function
Editing recorded material without changing
the original titles
You can create a playlist based on the original titles.
The playlist won’t affect the original titles. If you erase
the playlist, the original titles remain. It is recommended
to create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles
from being erased accidentally.
Chapter mark
You can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) the
original title. This function is useful when searching for
the scene you wish to watch that you have marked with
the Chapter mark function.
Erasing scenes
You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created
playlist or the original titles.
Combining titles
You can combine several original titles or playlists to a
separate playlist.
Dubbing function
Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a
tape
•Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting to
copy a “copy guarded” video tape or disc.
With just this one unit, you can dub however you like,
from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.
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Disc
Handling discs
Removing the Disc from its case
Be sure to hold the disc by its edges.
Do not touch the surface of the disc.
Take the disc carefully from its case.
• Do not scratch the disc.
• Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc.
• Do not stick labels or adhesive tapes on the disc.
• Do not drop or bend the disc.
Storing discs
• Store the disc in the case to avoid any risk of
scratches, dirt or damage.
• Do not leave the disc exposed to direct sunlight or in
hot or humid places.
Cleaning discs
Wipe the disc with a clean, dry cloth from the center
outward toward the edges.
• Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion around the
center.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are
recommended for recording.
•
Two types of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with
cartridges and ones without cartridges. You can use
either of them with this recorder, but the former
ones are recommended.
•
In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the
disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are
easier to handle in this regard.
•
Do not open the cartridge shutter. The
disc may not
play, or may not be recorded or edited
once it becomes dirty.
•
There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges;
removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1).
It is recommended you do not remove the disc even
when you can.
Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the
disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc.
•
Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot
be recorded or edited once the inside discs are
removed.
To protect recorded contents
Slide the write-protect tab to “PRO-
TECT” with something small enough.
The disc can play, but cannot be edited
or erased. Refer to the instructions that
come with the disc.
Discs which can be played back
In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such
as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label
surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot guar-
antee playback. Even if such a disc can be played back,
we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality.
The DVD logo is a registered trademark.
Region management information
This unit is designed and manufactured to support the
region management information that is recorded on a
DVD disc. If the region number written on the DVD disc
does not correspond to the region number of this unit,
this unit cannot play that disc.
• The region number of this unit is “1”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video discs marked with la-
bels containing “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1
Operating DVD-Video
• Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited
by the manufacturer, or some operation methods or
functions of the DVD-Video may be different from the
description in this manual.
• If you attempt an operation that is prohibited by ei-
ther the disc or the unit, a “ ” mark will appear on the
TV monitor. For operations prohibited by the disc, see
the information that came with the disc.
• When the menu screen or the operation guide ap-
pears during disc playback, follow the displayed
information.
Discs which cannot be played back
The discs listed below cannot be played back in gen-
eral. Even if one of these can be played back, it may
not be played back correctly. If a disc is played back by
mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the speak-
ers or may damage the hearing of those in hearing
range. Do not playback the discs listed below.
CDG, Photo-CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA,
SACD, PD, CDV, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, DVD au-
dio, etc.
The below DVD-Video may not be played back.
• DVD-Video that do not have the region number “1” or
“ALL”.
• PAL or SECAM DVD-Video.
• Prohibited or business-use DVD-Video.
CD-R/CD-RWs cannot be played back for the fol-
lowing reasons.
• Compatibility of the disc and this unit.
• Compatibility of the disc and the recorder used.
• Unfinalized discs.
Do not playback the following discs. Playback of
these discs may cause a failure.
• Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed.
• Discs that have sticky areas left by adhesive tape.
• Special-shaped discs.
Media type Logo mark
DVD-Video
l
DIGITAL VIDEO
* This unit is designed to playback music Compact Discs (CD) that
conform to the CD standard. CDs that contain (copy-restriction) sig-
nals to protect copyrights cannot be played back.
DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 Ver.2.1
Video CD
SVCD
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1CPRM support
DVD-R Ver.2.0(Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
Audio CD*
CD-R/CD-RW
PROTECT
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Disc
NOTES:
• There are some players that cannot playback discs
that were recorded with this unit. We cannot guaran-
tee the playback with other units.
• This unit cannot record on DVD-RAM/RW/R discs that
are 8 cm in diameter.
• This unit cannot record on CD-RW/R.
Recording format
This unit has two modes for formatting discs for record-
ing: VR mode and Video mode.
When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the
automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For
the disc format setting in this step, see page 27.)
VR mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-RAM/-RW.
• In this mode, the discs can be recorded and edited
repeatedly.
• The disc recorded in this mode can be played back
with other DVD-RW-compatible players.
• When a Ver.1.1 CPRM or Ver. 1.2 disc is used, you
can record a “Copy Once” program (see page 53).
Video mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2).
• When you finalize the disc after recording, the disc
recorded with this unit can be played back with other
DVD players.
• Recording, editing or playback of an unfinalized disc
can be done only with this unit. However, there are
some limitation to editing operations.
• In this mode, you cannot record a “Copy Once” pro-
gram (see page 53).
• When you record a TV program of a bilingual broad-
cast, only one of the audio modes can be recorded.
You have to select it.
Format modes that can be used with each disc
The usable format depends on the media type as shown
in the below table.
Media type Logo mark
DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 Ver.2.1
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1CPRM support
DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
DVD-RAM
• Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-
RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1.
The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in
any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize
it by using the disc-format function of this recorder.
• The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD-
RAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with
another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a
large number of titles, or have little remaining capac-
ity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or re-
corded if its title contains still pictures.
• DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on a PC are
not compatible with this recorder. Before using these
discs, initialize them on this recorder.
• This recorder complies with current copyright
protection technology and can copy a disc only when
the disc permits copying once. When there is no
indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed.
Such an indication on a disc is required also for the
Library Management database.
DVD-RW
• The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000
times.
• Only the VR mode can be used for Ver.1.0 discs.
• With Ver.1.1/1.2 discs, you can record by selecting
the VR mode or Video mode.
• When you record in the VR mode, you can repeat-
edly record and erase. By erasing unnecessary titles,
you effectively increase remaining time.
• When you record in the Video mode, you can record
until the disc becomes full.
• When you use the Video mode, you can newly record
on the disc by formatting the disc. However, if the
disc is formatted, all the recorded contents will be
erased.
DVD-R
• You can record on the disc only in the Video mode.
• You can record until the disc becomes full.
• Finalizing the discs allows playback on other DVD
players. However, the finalized discs can no longer
be recorded.
• Discs can be recorded to repeatedly until they are
finalized.
Discs on which video can be re-
corded
To record video with this unit, use the discs below:
Media type Format
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.0)
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1 and
1.2)
DVD-R
(Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
Available functions
VR mode
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
DVD-RAM
(Ver.2.0/2.1) VR mode Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
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Disc
CHAPTER 1
TITLE1 TITLE2
DVD DISC
CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 1
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5
Audio-CD
Disc playback in other players
DVD-RW/R recorded in this unit can be finalized. The
disc can be played back in other players that can play-
back DVD-RW and DVD-R.
For more information on finalization, see “FINALIZE” in
“Setting the disc” (page 27).
When recording in the VR mode
Even if a DVD-RW disc recorded in the VR mode is
finalized, you can record or edit by cancelling the final-
ization. (See “UNDO FINALIZE” on page 28.)
When you playback the disc with another player, make
sure that the DVD player supports DVD-RW and bears
the following mark.
When recording in the Video mode
When a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalized, it
cannot be recorded onto any more. Therefore, before
finalization, be sure to perform all desired recording.
After finalization, a title list that can be used by the DVD
player is automatically created.
NOTES:
• The finalization process may require from a few min-
utes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type and the
amount of free space on the disc.
• A DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 recorded in the Video mode
cannot be recorded or edited after finalization, but if
you format the disc by erasing all the content, you
can again record on this disc.
• A finalized disc may not play because of the condi-
tion of the DVD or the compatibility with the player
used for playback.
• Some players may not playback the discs recorded
with this unit. We cannot guarantee the playback us-
ing other players.
Title/Chapter/Track
A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and
smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”.
A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”.A num-
ber is allotted to each partition and these numbers are
called “title numbers”, “chapter numbers” or “track num-
bers”.
When recording in the VR mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title (1 chapter). How-
ever, if you stop recording temporarily or erase scenes
by editing, the chapter will automatically be partitioned.
The interval between chapters can be specified. (See
page 31.)
When recording in the Video mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title. In recording, chap-
ters are set automatically. The interval between chap-
ters can be specified. (See page 31.)
NOTES:
• The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some
discs may not record the numbers.
• Recording on DVD-R/RW in the Video mode is a new
standard approved at the 2000 DVD forum. Confor-
mity to this standard varies with each DVD player
manufacturer. Some models of DVD player or DVD-
ROM drive, therefore, will not playback recorded vid-
eos.
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Parts and functions
Rear
Front
AC power cord DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack
DVD/VCR common
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks
DVD AUDIO (L/R)
OUT jacks
DVD/VCR common
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO
IN (LINE 1) jacks
DVD S-VIDEO
IN (LINE 1) jack
DVD/VCR common
S-VIDEO OUT jack
DVD COMPONENT
OUT jacks
DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack
RF IN jack
RF OUT jack
POWER button
EJECT button
OPEN/CLOSE button
PLAY button
STOP button
FF (Fast Forward) button
REW (Rewind) button
REC/OTR button
CHANNEL / buttons
Disc tray
Cassette Loading Slot
DVD button
DVD indicator
DUBBING button
VCR button
VCR indicator
Display window
VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jack
S-VIDEO IN jack
AUDIO (L/R) IN jacks
* This unit has a door on the front panel.
Please open it to access the S-VIDEO jack and the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jacks.
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No. Display Description
Lights during video tape playback.
1
Parts and functions
NOTE:
Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed.
Display window
Video tape is temporarily stopped.
Lights during video tape recording.
Progressive scanning mode.
Timer recording display.
P
P
2
1 3
4
2
4
Appears when a CD is inserted.
Appears when a CD-R is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-Video is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-R is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-RW is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted. When the disc is set to video mode, VR does not appear.
Video tape is in the unit.
Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes).
Counter display in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD.
Cable TV channel display.
TV channel display.
Track number display for CD.
Display for afternoon (out in the morning).
The external input channel (L1 or L2) display.
Error display.
Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Flashes in auto resume.
DVD or CD is temporarily stopped.
Lights during DVD recording.
CD
CD-R
DVD
DVD-R
DVD-RW
VR
10:00
01H00M00S
C 36CH
2CH
TRK 002
PM
L1/L2
Err
3
4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
2 VCR recording modes. SP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
SP/SLP
XP/SP/LP/SLP
Appears when a CD-RW is inserted.
CD-RW
Appears when a DVD-RAM is inserted.
RAM
Appears when the tuner built into this unit is not selected. When you press TV/VIDEO disappears.
TV
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OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or Closes the tray. 33
EJECT
Ejects the cassette tapes 48
PROGRESSIVE Activates the progressive scanning mode. 47
TV/VIDEO Select to operate TV/VIDEO 22, 55
ON/STANDBY Turns power on/off. 22
0-9 Direct channel selection of TV 54
Setting input 37, 74
Entering a password 25
INSTANT REPLAY Repeats playback between the section played
10 seconds before and present section. 38
INSTANT SKIP Skips commercial breaks. 37, 50
DISPLAY Displays VCR or DVD operation status. 35, 51
DVD
VCR
CH / Channel selection for the connected TV or VCR 54
DUBBING Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR. 77
DVD MENU Displays the menu of the DVD disc. 39
INPUT SELECT Switches the connected TV to external inputs. 79
TOP MENU/TITLE MENU
Selects titles of a DVD disc. 34, 39, 42, 63
SETUP Display the setup menu 23,57
/Cursor buttons 23, 33, 37, 57
TRK +/– Manual tracking in the playback mode for VCR 50
/ Cursor buttons 33, 37
ENTER Option selection in the menu 23, 33, 37, 57
RETURN Close the menu window. 23, 45
CANCEL Deletes the Timer recording program. 59
Cancels input data in the setting mode. 25
PAUSE/STILL Still picture/Recording pause on/off 36, 50
PLAY Playback 33, 49
STOP Stop 33, 49, 55
SKIP / Skips chapters in the forward or reverse direction 36
INDEX – / + Searches for the INDEX mark of a tape 51
SEARCH /REW
Rewind/Review playback 36, 49, 50
SEARCH /F.FWD
Fast Forward/Forward search playback 36, 49, 50
REC MODE/SPEED Selects the recording mode. 54, 56
REC/OTR Recording 54, 56, 79
TIMER REC Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time. 59
SLOW Slow motion playback 36, 50
ANGLE Changes playback angle. 40
COUNTER RESET Resets the counter to 00H 00M 00S . 51
AUDIO Switches sound between mono and stereo. 61
AUDIO SELECT Changes the language of the DVD. 41
SUBTITLE Selects subtitles of the DVD disc. 41
ATR Digital AUTO TRACKING 50
CLOCK/COUNTER Changes the front panel display mode. 51
ZOOM Zoom (for DVD/Video CD) 40
ZERO RETURN Stops the tape when the counter reaches 00H 00M 00S . 51
A-B REPEAT Repeats playback between A and B. 38
PLAY MODE Selects the playback mode. 37
REPEAT Repeats playback. 38, 50
Remote control Page
Parts and functions
Switches to operation between VCR and DVD. 33,49,77,78
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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control:
Parts and functions
3Replace the compartment cover.
2Install two “AAA” batteries, pay-
ing attention to the polarity dia-
gram in the battery compart-
ment.
1Open the battery compartment
cover in the direction of the ar-
row.
Battery precautions
The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:
1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the “–” end first.
3.Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
4.If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from
possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery
manufacturer’s directions.)
Remote control basics
•Press ON/STANDBY to turn the DVD/VCR on or off.
•Press CH or CH to move through the channels one channel at a time.
•The /// are also used to navigate on-screen menu system.
•You can directly access specific channels using numeric keys.
• Each press of DVD or VCR, switches the screen between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen
(VCR mode).
Operation
• Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to
operate.
• Operate the remote control within 30° angle on either side of the remote sen-
sor, up to a distance of approximately 5 meters (15 feet).
Polarized AC Cord Plug
(One blade is wider than the other.)
AC Outlet
Wider Hole
and Blade
Power Source
TO USE AC POWER SOURCE
Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC
cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.
NOTES:
• Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage
(120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.
• If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC outlet, do not
attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an
electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
• If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to
function, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. The
unit should return to normal operation.
30¡ 30¡
Approx.5 meters (15 feet)
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NOTES: • A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the
antenna to the DVD/VCR properly.
•For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use
of an outdoor type antenna is required.
•If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.
If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead
to page 18 for the proper connections.
ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION
The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV
and connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connect-
ing an antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection
diagram.
If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires,
use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output.
NOTE:
Antenna connections
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 75 ohm coaxial cable
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire
Separate UHF and VHF antennas
1
2
3
DVD/VCR
300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire
75
(su
Matching transformer
300 ohm input
75 ohm output
(not supplied)
DVD/VCR
300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire
75 ohm coaxial cable
UHFVHF
7
(s
Combiner
75/300 ohm input
75 ohm output
(not supplied)
DVD/VCR
75 ohm coaxial cable
7
5
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NOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option
to the “TV” mode.
TV with single 75 ohm UHF/VHF antenna
input
NOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option
to the “TV” mode.
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 75 ohm VHF
antenna inputs
NOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option to
the “TV” mode.
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF
antenna inputs
DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION
After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.
Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow
the connection diagram.
This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antenna
inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception.
Antenna connections
UHF
VHF
TV
75 ohm coaxial cable
(supplied)
Splitter
75 ohm input
75/300 ohm outputs
(not supplied)
UHF
VHF
TV
75 ohm coaxial cable
(supplied)
Splitter
75 ohm input
300 ohm outputs
(not supplied)
UHF/VHF IN
TV
75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied)
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UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming cable Converter/
descrambler
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming
cable
Converter/
descrambler
Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription chan-
nels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable
company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to
a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
Cable TV connections
NOTE: Whenever a converter/descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to the
output of the converter/descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.
ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels.
•Use of the programmable timer.
•Recording of one channel while watching another.
ALLOWS: • Recording of channels through the converter box
(scrambled and unscrambled).
•Using the programmable timer to record only the
channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS: • Recording one channel while watching another.
•Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
1
2
3
ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels.
•Use of the programmable timer.
•Recording an unscrambled channel while watch-
ing any channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.
NOTE:
If you are playing a tape or using the
tuner built into the DVD/VCR, the con-
verter must be set to the video channel
output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).
NOTE:
To record from converter/descrambler,
DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to the
converter output channel, usually chan-
nel 3 or 4.
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming cable
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UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Converter/descrambler
A/B switch
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Converter/
descrambler
A/B switch
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode.
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled
programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your
local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways
to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
4
5
6
ALLOWS: • Recording of one channel while watching another.
•Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
•Recording of all channels through the converter box.
PREVENTS: • Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.
•Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
ALLOWS: •Recording of nonscrambled channels.
•Recording of one channel while watching another.
•Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.
•Using the programmable timer.
PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.
ALLOWS: • Recording of all channels through the converter box.
•Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or
unscrambled) channel.
•Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS: Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
Cable TV connections
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Converter/descrambler
A/B switch
Converter/
descrambler
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Connections with the TV or audio component
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is depen-
dent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for
the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
Connect to a TV with Audio/Video output
You can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV.
Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cable.
Connect to a TV with S-Video output
If your TV has an S-Video input, you can get higher quality by connecting it with the S-Video output of the unit using
the S-Video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the video output jack of the unit.
Connect to a TV with Component video output (for DVD/CD playback)
You can enjoy the highest quality picture by connecting the unit’s component video out jacks to the component
video input jacks of your TV, with component video cables (not supplied).
NOTES:
• When connecting to a TV using the video or S-Video jack, make sure that the progressive indicator on the
display window is not lit. If it is lit, the video and S-Video outputs do not feed the correct signals and you cannot
see any picture. To turn off the progressive indicator, make the progressive scanning mode inactive (see page
47).
• If the component video input jacks on a TV are the BNC type, use an adapter to convert the RCA jacks from the
component video cables to BNC (not supplied).
To Audio (R) input
Audio/video cable (supplied)
Audio (R) output
To Audio (L) input
Audio (L) output
To Video input
Video output TV
DVD/VCR
To Audio (R) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
DVD audio (R) output
DVD audio (L) output
S-Video output
To S-Video
input
S-Video cable (not supplied)
To Audio (L) input
TV
DVD/VCR
To Audio (R) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
DVD audio (R) output
To Audio (L) input
DVD audio (L) output
TV
DVD/VCR
Component video cable (not supplied)
Component
video output
To Component
video input
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Connections with the TV or audio component
Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output
You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier.
Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier.
Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround
If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems
such as Dolby Digital and DTS by using the optical or coaxial digital output.
Use this connection to connect an:
• AV amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital decoder
• AV amplifier with built-in *DTS decoder
Connecting the optical digital cable
You may connect to an AV Amplifier with an optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of a coaxial digital
cable.
When you connect the optical digital cable (not supplied), remove the dust protection cap from the rear panel.
When not using the optical digital cable, attach the dust protection cap to protect against dust.
NOTES:
•The DVD OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AUDIO L/R and COMPONENT) are useful only for DVD
section.TheVHS signal is output only from the S-Video output jack, composite jacks (DVD/VCR OUTPUT)
and UHF/VHF OUT.
• When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS to ON on the AV
amplifier. If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
• Caution for the optical digital audio output connector: Do not connect to an amplifier (with an optical digital input
connector) which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may
cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.
• DTS audio will be output only from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL output. To hear DTS audio, DTS-Decoder is
necessary.
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, only noise will be heard from the speakers or analog stereo outputs.
• Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the unit.
NOTE:
You may connect to a TV with a component
video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable
(not supplied) instead of a video cable (not
supplied).
To Audio (R) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
Audio (R) output
To Audio (L) input
Audio (L) output Stereo Amplifier
DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR AV Amplifier with built-in various
decoder as above
Video output
To Video intput
Coaxial digital audio output
Coaxial digital
cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
TV
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Auto clock setting / Setting the video channel
NOTES:
•When shipped from factory, the
video channel is set to CH 3.
•If the unit does not operate prop-
erly, or there is no key operation
from the unit and/or the remote
control: Static electricity, etc., may
affect the operation. Disconnect
theAC power cord once, then con-
nect it again.
Auto clock setting
Preparation:
You must connect the antenna or cable before connecting the AC cord
to the power source.
WAIT 30 MINUTES with the power turned off, after the antenna or
cable is connected, for the auto clock feature to activate.
After the clock is set automatically, you may have to set the time zone
and daylight saving time. (See page 26.)
Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the DVD/VCR after the auto clock op-
eration completed.
• When shipped from factory, the “AUTO CLOCK” option is set to “ON”
position.
• If you turn the DVD/VCR on during auto clock setting, the clock is not
set.
• After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug, the clock will
be lost. In this case, wait 30 minutes before turning the DVD/VCR on.
• With cable box connection, if the auto clock setting is unsuccessful,
select the PBS channel carrying the XDS information, then turn the
DVD/VCR off. After 30 minutes, turn the DVD/VCR on.
• If the clock is not set automatically, set the clock manually. (See
page 26.)
Setting the video channel
To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a
program selected by the VCR’s channel selector, the TV must be
set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).
When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only:
1Press and hold 3 or 4on the remote control for 3 seconds in the
standby mode to select CH 3 or 4. The selected channel number
will flash on the display for about 4 seconds.
2Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the chan-
nel selected in step 1.
3Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the DVD/VCR.
4Press TV/VIDEO to select the VCR position.
The TV indicator will disappear in the display.
5Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area.
The channel number will appear on the screen for about 4 sec-
onds.
For a push-button TV tuner
If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot be tuned on
your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and the
TV to CH 3 or 4, playback a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to re-
ceive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to
your TV owner’s manual for details.
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Various settings
SETUP MENU
The SETUP MENU consists of several menus where
you can make various settings concerning lan-
guage, audio functions, and images. In addition, this
menu includes a clock, channel and other things
that require setting just after purchase.
For details of each menu, see the corresponding
section in this chapter.
Using the SETUP MENU
The following example shows the basic setting proce-
dure of the SETUP MENU. The remote control keys
that operate the SETUP MENU are displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
1Press SETUP while the DVD or video tape is
stopped.
The SETUP MENU screen will appear.
2Press or to select the desired menu and press
ENTER.
The submenu screen of the selected menu will ap-
pear.
3Press or to select the desired submenu and
press ENTER.
The screen for the selected submenu will appear.
4Press or to select the desired item you want,
and press ENTER.
Selectable items will be listed.
5Press or to select the desired item and press
ENTER.
This completes the setting procedure.
•To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
•To close the SETUP MENU, press SETUP.
NOTES:
•For items that require different operations from the
basic setting procedure, the setting procedure is de-
scribed in each individual section.
•The item which is indicated by green color cannot be
selected.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTERENTER BACK END
SELECT
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
CLOCK
DISC SETUP
OTHER
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
SELECT
ENTER
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
OSD LANGUAGE
DVD MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
ENGLISH
SELECT
ENTER
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
OSD LANGUAGE
DVD MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
ENGLISH
SELECT
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
OTHER
AUTOMATIC
OFF
----
ENTER
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Setting the language
You can choose the language of the menu screen,
DVD menu, DVD audio and subtitles.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “LANGUAGE” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For
the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The language you have selected will play if it is re-
corded on the disc.
ORIGINAL
The unit will select the first priority language of each
disc.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before press-
ing ENTER, input the language code by using the
numeric keys. (See the Language code list on page
82). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
NOTE:
If the selected language is not recorded on the disc,
the first-priority language is selected.
SUBTITLE
When several subtitles languages are recorded on DVD,
you can select the language to be used for the sub-
titles. The selected language remains in effect after the
power is turned off or the disc is replaced.
Select “SUBTITLE” and select the menu language from
the below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The subtitle is displayed with the selected language
if it is recorded on the disc.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before press-
ing ENTER, input the language code by using the
numeric keys. (See the Language code list on page
82). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
AUTOMATIC
• The unit will automatically select the same lan-
guage in the AUDIO setting.
• When the unit selects the same language as the
AUDIO setting, the subtitles will not appear dur-
ing playback.
• When you do not use the same language as the
AUDIO setting, the subtitles will appear during
playback.
OFF
Subtitles do not appear.
NOTE:
If the selected language is not recorded on the disc,
the first-priority language is selected.
OSD LANGUAGE
You can set the language for on screen display.
Select “OSD LANGUAGE” and select the language from
the below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
DVD MENU
When several menu languages are recorded on a DVD,
you can select the language to be used for the DVD
menu.
Select “DVD MENU” and select the language from the
below.
Selectable languages:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL
The selected language is the first priority menu lan-
guage.
OTHER
If you want to select another language, before press-
ing ENTER, input the language code by using the
numeric keys. (See the Language code list on page
82). Then press ENTER.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
AUDIO
When several audio languages are recorded on a DVD,
you can select the audio language to be played back.
The selected language remains in effect after the power
is turned off or the disc is replaced.
Select “AUDIO” and select the audio language from the
below.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
OSD LANGUAGE
DVD MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
ENGLISH
SELECT
ENTER
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Various settings
Setting the parental control
Some discs are specified as not suitable for chil-
dren. This unit can prevent playback of such discs.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “PARENTAL” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
NOTES:
• The selected level will apply to operations executed
after this.
• The unit cannot restrict playback of some discs.
• Some discs may not be encoded with specific rating
level information though its disc jacket says “adult”.
Parental control will not work with those discs.
• If you forget your password, open the disc tray; if there
is a disc inside then remove it and close the tray. To
reset the code press and hold number 7 on the
remote control, then press and hold STOP on the
front panel at the same time. The On-Screen Display
will show “PARENTAL UNLOCK”. You can now set a
new password.
Temporarily cancelling parental con-
trol
Parental control can temporarily be cancelled with some
DVDs.
1Playback a DVD. (See page 33.)
2If the DVD disc has been designed to temporarily
cancel the rating level, the screen that follows the
“READING” screen will change. If you select “YES”
with the ENTER, the message “YOUR DISC EX-
CEEDS THE PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL
1.”(e.g.) will then appear.
3If you wish to cancel the set rating level temporarily,
select “PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL” with or
, then press ENTER. If the password has been
selected, the password input screen will appear.
Alternatively, if the password has not been set, play-
back will commence. If you don’t know (or have
forgotten) the password, select “CANCEL PIC-
TURE”.
The setting screen will disappear. Press OPEN/
CLOSE to remove the disc.
4Use the numeric keys to input the password.
• To interrupt the input process, press RETURN.
5Press ENTER.
6Playback will commence if the entered password
was correct.
NOTE:
This temporary cancellation of the rating level will re-
main active until the disc is ejected.
When the disc is ejected, the original rating level will be
set again automatically.
Selecting parental control
Select “PARENTAL” and select the parental control level
from the below.
Level Off: Parental control is turned off.
Level 1:
Adult discs and general discs (R-rated
discs included) cannot be played back.
Level 2 to 3: Adult discs and R-rated discs cannot
be played back.
Level 4 to 7: Adult discs cannot be played back.
(Level 4 to 7 discs contain content chil-
dren age 15 and younger may not see.)
Level 8: All discs can be played back without
restriction.
Select from level 1 to level 8.
On a scale of 1- 8, “1” is the most restrictive.
To lock the selected parental control level
1To lock the selected parental control level, press
or to select “PASSWORD”.
2
Use the numeric keys to input a 4-digit password.
• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
• Be sure to remember this number!
3Press ENTER.
To cancel the locked parental control level
1
Select “PASSWORD” shown in step 1 of the above sec-
tion and use the numeric keys to input the password.
2Press ENTER.
The locked mark “” will change to an unlocked
mark “ ”.
Then, you can change the parental control level, or
enter a new password.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
CLOCK
DISC SETUP
OTHER
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
PARENTAL
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
DELETECANCEL
----
INPUT NO.
09
SELECT
PARENTAL
OFF
ENTER
----
change to
1234
YOUR DISC EXCEEDS THE PARENTAL
CONTROL LEVEL 1.
PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL
CANCEL PICTURE
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Setting the clock
The clock is set to the correct time automatically,
but it can also be set manually. The clock can be
set for daylight saving time and time zone.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “CLOCK” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the
procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
CLOCK (manually)
You can manually set the date, year and present time
with the remote control.
Ex.: Setting the clock to “10:20AM” March, 30th, 2005.
1Select “CLOCK” and press ENTER.
2Select the desired items using or (month,
date, year, hour, minute and AM/PM), then press
ENTER.
3Press or to set the value of the selected item.
• For the minutes, press or once to set the
time minute by minute, or hold down either of
buttons for several seconds to set the time in 10-
minute intervals.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the date, year and
present time, and press ENTER. The SETUP
MENU will close.
This completes clock time setting.
AUTO CLOCK
You can automatically set the clock by turning “ON” the
AUTO CLOCK function.
When you want to set the auto clock function to “OFF”,
select “AUTO CLOCK”, press ENTER and select “OFF” .
For more information see page 22.
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STANDARD TIME (Time zone)
In the rare event that you live within the broadcast range
of two stations in two different time zones, the DVD/
VCR may recognize the wrong station for the auto clock
set. To correct the situation:
Select “STANDARD TIME” and select the time zone
from the below.
Selectable time zones and correction times
ATLANTIC: GMT – 4 hours
(GMT: Greenwich Mean Time)
EASTERN: GMT – 5 hours
CENTRAL: GMT – 6 hours
MOUNTAIN: GMT – 7 hours
PACIFIC: GMT – 8 hours
ALASKA: GMT – 9 hours
HAWAII: GMT – 10 hours
AUTOMATIC: AUTO SET
NOTES:
• When shipped from the factory, the “TIME ZONE” is
set to “AUTOMATIC”.
• After making the auto clock setting, in some cases
the clock may display another time zone. You can cor-
rect the clock by selecting your time zone setting
above.
• When the clock is not set or you set the clock manu-
ally, the time zone setting is not available.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
You can set the clock to daylight saving time automati-
cally or manually.
To select daylight saving time, select “DAYLIGHT SAV-
ING TIME” and select “ON”, while to cancel the day-
light saving time, select “OFF”.
ON: For manual setting (forward 1 hour)
OFF: For manual setting (back 1 hour)
AUTOMATIC: For automatic setting (read XDS in the
signal)
NOTES:
• When you want to set daylight saving time, on the
first Sunday in April you set it to “ON”, and on the last
Sunday in October you set it to “OFF”.
• When shipped from the factory, the “DAYLIGHT SAV-
ING TIME” option is set to “AUTOMATIC”.
• When the clock is not set, the daylight saving time
setting is not available.
• When there is no daylight saving time in your area,
always select “OFF”.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
CLOCK
CLOCK (MM/DD/YY)
AUTO CLOCK
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
ON
AUTOMATIC
AUTOMATIC
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SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
SELECT SELECT
ENTER
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Various settings
Setting the disc
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
DISC SETUP
REFORMAT AS DVD VIDEO
REFORMAT AS DVD VR
NEW DISC FORMAT
FINALIZE
PROTECT DISC
UNDO FINALIZE
DVD-RAM PHYSICAL FORMAT
PROCEED
VR
PROCEED
OFF
PROCEED
PROCEED
PROCEED
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTERENTER BACK END
SELECT
REFORMAT
START CANCEL
FINALIZING
PLEASE WAIT
REFORMAT
FINALIZE
START CANCEL
NEW DISC FORMAT
START CANCEL
INITIALIZING DISC
You can format, protect, or finalize a disc.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “DISC SETUP” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For
the procedure, see steps 1 to 3in “Using the SETUP
MENU” on page 23.
REFORMAT
You can format a recorded DVD-RAM/RW.
Check the content of the disc before format. If you for-
mat the disc, the recorded content of the disc will be
erased.
To format a disc in the Video mode, select “REFOR-
MAT AS DVD VIDEO”, and to format it in the VR mode,
select “REFORMAT AS DVD VR”. You cannot select
“REFORMAT AS DVD VIDEO” when DVD-RAM in-
serted. The screen below will appear.
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, format
will start. The screen below will appear.
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
DISC SETUP screen will appear.
NOTES:
• You cannot format Ver. 1.0 DVD-RW and DVD-R.
• You cannot format a disc if the disc protection is “ON”.
In such a case, be sure to cancel the disc protection
(see page 28) before format.
You cannot format a DVD-RAM in the Video mode.
NEW DISC FORMAT
If you insert an unused DVD-RW disc, the disc is auto-
matically formatted.
If you use the DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2), you can select
the mode to be used for automatic format.
Select “NEW DISC FORMAT” and select the mode from
the list below.
VR: Format the disc in the VR mode.
VIDEO: Format the disc in the Video mode.
When you insert an unused disc, the following mes-
sage screen will appear.
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, format
will start. The screen below will appear.
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
normal TV screen will appear.
NOTE:
If a recorded disc has scratches or contamination on it,
the “NEW DISC FORMAT” screen may appear.
If this happens, select “CANCEL”.
FINALIZE
To play a DVD disc recorded on this unit you must finalize
the disc to insure compatibility with other DVD players. In
addition if you are using a DVD-RW disc you must record
in Video mode.
When “FINALIZE” is selected, the screen below will
appear.
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, final-
ization will start. The screen below will appear.
•• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER,
the DISC SETUP screen will appear.
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Setting the disc / Other (SYSTEM SETUP)
UNDO FINALIZE
You can cancel the finalization of a finalized DVD-RW
(in VR mode).
You cannot cancel the finalization for discs other than
above. You can record or edit on a disc whose finaliza-
tion has been cancelled.
Select “UNDO FINALIZE”, and the screen below will
appear.
• When you select “START” and press ENTER, the
cancelling finalization will start. The screen below will
appear.
• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, the
DISC SETUP screen will appear.
NOTES:
• During the cancelling finalization the cursor will move
repeatedly.
• The cancelling finalization process may require a few
minutes to about 1 hour according to disc type or the
amount of free space on the disc.
• When the disc’s finalization cannot be cancelled, you
cannot select “UNDO FINALIZE”.
DVD-RAM PHYSICAL FORMAT
Physically formats a DVD-RAM disc. Whenever you use
a new disc for the first time, be sure to format it.
This section describes the other setting in SYSTEM
SETUP
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “OTHER” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the pro-
cedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”
on page 23.
DIMMER (Brightness of the display
window)
You may adjust the brightness or turn off the display on
the front panel of the unit.
Select “DIMMER” and select the display window status
from the below.
AUTOMATIC: When the power is on, the display win-
dow appears bright. When the power
is off, it appears dark.
DIM: The window display always appears
dark.
OFF: When the power is on, the display win-
dow appears dark. When the power
is off, it is turned off.
DISPLAY (Turning the screen display
“ON” or “OFF”)
You can turn off the screen display that is output to the
TV screen by this unit. Select “DISPLAY”, and select
“ON” or “OFF”.
ON: The screen display appears.
OFF: Nothing but the SETUP MENU and error mes-
sages appear.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
CLOCK
DISC SETUP
OTHER
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
SELECT
OTHER
DIMMER
DISPLAY
AUTOMATIC
ON
ENTER
UNFINALIZING
PLEASE WAIT
NOTES:
• During the finalization the cursor will move repeatedly.
When the finalization finished, “DISC FINALIZED” will
appear.
• The finalization process may require a few minutes
to about 1 hour according to disc type or the amount
of free space on the disc.
• You can record or edit a finalized DVD-RW (in VR
mode) by cancelling the finalizing, but you cannot do
these operations with a DVD-RW (Video mode), or
with a DVD-R.
• You cannot playback a disc recorded on VR mode on
a unit that does not support DVD-RW.
• Even if you finalize a disc in the Video mode, the disc
cannot be played back in some DVD players.
• A DVD-R disc cannot be named after it is finalized.
PROTECT DISC
You can protect a disc to prevent the content recorded
on it from being erased, edited or re-recorded.
Only DVD-RW (in VR mode) can be protected.
Select “PROTECT DISC” and select “ON” to protect the
disc.
To cancel the disc protection, select “OFF”.
UNDO FINALIZE
START CANCEL
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Setting the screen
Note for the field still and frame still:
(with 480i interlaced scanning mode)
• Field* still (240 lines)
Since only one field (half of the video information) is
shown on the TV screen, the picture appears rough
but does not shake.
• Frame* still (480 lines)
Two fields are alternatively shown on the TV screen.
The picture shakes but the resulting picture quality is
superior to the field still pictures.
Field*: A field refers to the video information in one-
half of a frame. 1 frame (screen) consists of 2
fields.
Frame*: A frame refers to the total area occupied by
each picture on the TV screen.
LINE1 INPUT/LINE2 INPUT
This unit comes with an S-Video input jack and Video
input jack. If both jacks are used, the priority jack can
be selected.
Select “EXTERNAL VIDEO INPUT” and select the mode
from the below.
AUTOMATIC
The S-Video input jack has priority.
COMPO. VIDEO
The video signal is input only from the video input
jack.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
AV SETUP 1
TV SCREEN
STILL MODE
LINE1 INPUT
LINE2 INPUT
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
4:3 Letter box
AUTOMATIC
VIDEO
VIDEO
SELECT
ENTER
This section describes settings about the screen.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “AV SETUP 1” from “AV SETUP”. For the pro-
cedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”
on page 23.
TV SCREEN
You can select the TV screen size to suit the screen
image.
Select “TV SCREEN” and select screen size from the
below.
4:3 Pan scan
It displays a wide picture across the whole screen
with left and right edges automatically cut off.
4:3 Letter box
Select this mode when connecting to a conventional
TV. When playing back a wide screen DVD disc, it
displays a wide picture with black bands at the top
and bottom of screen.
16:9
Select this mode when connecting to a wide-screen
TV. A wide-screen picture is displayed in full size.
NOTE:
If the DVD disc is not formatted in the pan scan format,
it displays a 4:3 aspect ratio.
STILL MODE
You can set the type of image displayed on the TV
screen when the playback of the DVD is stilled.
Select “STILL MODE” and select the image to be dis-
played from the below.
AUTOMATIC
The field still or frame still is automatically selected.
(For normal use.)
STILL BY FRAME
The frame still is set.
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This section describes image quality settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “AV SETUP 2” in “AV SETUP”. For the proce-
dure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”
on page 23.
BRIGHTNESS
You can control the brightness level of the image.
Select “BRIGHTNESS” and select the level from the
below.
MAX: The image becomes brighter.
STD: The image is of standard brightness.
MIN: The image becomes darker.
Setting the image quality / Setting the audio
This section describes audio settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “AUDIO” from “AV SETUP”. For the procedure,
see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page
23.
DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control
the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound
for your equipment.
Select “DRC” and select the level from the below.
MAX: Full dynamic range is maintained.
STD: Full dynamic range is reduced.
TV: Dynamic range is reduced.
NOTES:
• This function works only during playback of Dolby
Digital recorded discs.
• When you listen to the sound from TV’s speaker, we
recommend that you select “TV”.
• The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ
depending on the DVD.
VIRTUAL SURROUND (Spatializer N-
2-2TM)
Sound that is not recorded in the surround mode will
be changed to artificial surround sound and output.
Select “VIRTUAL SURROUND” and select “ON” to ac-
tivate the virtual surround function. To not use the vir-
tual surround, select “OFF”.
NOTE:
This function does not work with a video tape.
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT
The audio mode for the audio input jack can be se-
lected, choosing either stereo or monaural.
Select “EXTERNALAUDIO INPUT” and select from the
below.
STEREO: The sound is treated as stereo sound.
L CH: The sound is treated as the monaural
sound of the left channel.
R CH: The sound is treated as the monaural
sound of the right channel.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
AUDIO
DRC
VIRTUAL SURROUND
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT
SAP
STD
OFF
STEREO
OFF
SETUP MENU
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
SETUPENTER
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
AV SETUP 2
BRIGHTNESS
E.B.L.
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
STD
ON
ENTER
SELECT
E.B.L.
To select the black level of playback pictures, set you
preference and monitor’s ability.
ON: Enhanced grey scale (0 IRE cut off)
OFF: Standard grey scale (7.5 IRE cut off)
Note:
The E.B.L. function only works when playing back DVD-
Video, DVD-RAM/RW/R or Video-CDs.
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Setting the audio / Setting the recording
SAP (Second Audio Program)
This unit is fitted with an SAP broadcast system that
enables you to switch to a second audio program while
viewing a selected channel.
This function applies only when the program is broad-
cast in multiple languages through the SAP broadcast
system.
Select “SAP” and select “ON” to use SAP, and to not
use it, select “OFF”.
Listening to SAP
When the unit is turned on or a channel selection is
made, make certain the letters “SAP” appear on the
screen. This means that “Second Audio Program” broad-
casting is available.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
REC SETUP
INITIAL REC TO
INITIAL REC MODE
AUTO CHAPTER
INDEX PICTURE
BLACK LEVEL (REC)
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
DVD
SP
10MIN
0SEC
STANDARD
SELECT
ENTER
This section describes recording settings.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “REC SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps
1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.
INITIAL REC TO
You can select the recording media that is first displayed
in the item “REC TO” on the timer recording screen.
Select “INITIAL REC TO” and select “DVD” or “VCR”.
INITIAL REC MODE
You can select the recording mode that is first displayed in
the item “REC MODE” on the timer recording screen.
Select “INITIAL REC MODE” and select XP, SP, LP, or
SLP.
NOTE:
For the DVD recording mode, see page 52. And for the
VCR recording mode, see page 48.
AUTO CHAPTER
You can automatically make chapter marks on the DVD
to be recorded.
Select “AUTO CHAPTER” and select the interval be-
tween chapter marks from the below.
OFF: The automatic chapter is not used.
5 MIN: The interval is set to 5 minutes.
10 MIN: The interval is set to 10 minutes.
15 MIN: The interval is set to 15 minutes.
30 MIN: The interval is set to 30 minutes.
INDEX PICTURE
You can set the time that the thumbnail image is regis-
tered in the title menu of DVD-RW (VR mode).
Select “INDEX PICTURE” and select from the below.
0 SEC: The image of a recording start point is regis-
tered.
1 MIN: The image 1 minute after a recording start is
registered.
3 MIN: The image 3 minutes after a recording start
is registered.
NOTE:
You cannot select the thumbnail image for Video mode.
BLACK LEVEL (REC)
You can set the black level for when you record.
STANDARD: Records at the level of the input
source.
ENHANCED: Lowers the level 7.5IRE and records.
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Setting the channel / Setting other items
This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory
feature that allows you to skip channels up or down
to the next channel set in memory, hence skip over
unwanted channels.
Before selecting channels, they must be pro-
grammed into the DVD/VCR’s memory. In addition
to normal VHF and UHF channels, this DVD/ VCR
can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use
this DVD/VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CABLE
menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from
the factory, this menu option is in the CABLE mode.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “CH SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1
to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.
TV/CABLE SELECT
Select “TV/CABLE SELECT” and select “TV” or
“CABLE”.
TV: VHF/UHF channels
CABLE: CABLE TV channels
AUTO CH MEMORY
The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by
presetting the channels into memory.
When you select “AUTO CH MEMORY” and press EN-
TER.
The AUTO CH MEMORY function will be activated.
The channel display will count up and, when finished,
the screen returns to normal.
ADD/DELETE (channels)
You can add the channels you want or delete the chan-
nels you do not want manually.
Select “ADD/DELETE” and select “ADD” or “DEL.” for
each channel.
• Press or to select the channel.
The numeric keys can also be used for selection.
• When you want to delete the selected channel, press
to select “DEL” and press ENTER.
• When you want to use the selected channel, press
to select “ADD” and press ENTER.
You can set the switching interval between played
back images in the slide show mode.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Select “OTHER”. For the procedure, see steps 1 to 3
in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.
JPEG INTERVAL
You can select the interval time for JPEG slide show
(page 46).
Select “JPEG INTERVAL” and select the switching in-
terval between images from the below.
OFF: The slide show mode is not used.
5 SEC: The interval is set to 5 seconds.
10 SEC: The interval is set to 10 seconds.
15 SEC: The interval is set to 15 seconds.
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
CH SETUP
TV/CABLE SELECT
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
CABLE
PROCEED
PROCEED
SETUP MENU
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
SETUPENTER
TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CH SETUP
OTHER
OTHER
JPEG INTERVAL
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
OFF
ENTER
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Playback procedure
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)
1Press OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray will open.
2Insert a disc.
Disc without a cartridge
Insert with the playback side
down.
Place a disc to fit the guide.
If a disc is out of the guide, it may
result in damage to the disc or
malfunction.
DVD-RAM disc with cartridge
(TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4)
Single sided
Turn the printed side up, and
insert the cartridge into the tray
frame following the direction of the
arrow on the cartridge.
Double sided
Turn the desired recording/playback side up, and insert the
cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow
on the cartridge.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the
disc tray.
“READING” appears on the screen
and some discs start playback au-
tomatically.
• A menu screen may appear on
the TV screen, if the disc has a menu feature. In this case, press
, , , or ENTER to operate a menu feature.
4Press PLAY to start playback.
5Press STOP to end playback.
• The DVD/VCR memorizes the stopped point, depending on
the disc. “ ” appears on the screen for approx. 4 seconds.
“” keeps blinking in the display until the playback is stopped
completely. Press PLAY to resume playback (from the scene
point).
• If you press STOP again (“ ” appears on the screen), the DVD/
VCR will clear the stopped point.
6Then press OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray opens.
Remove the disc and press ON/STANDBY.
The disc tray closes automatically and DVD/VCR turns off.
Disc palyback
NOTES:
• If a non-compatible disc is loaded,
“INCORRECT DISC”, “REGION
CODE ERROR” or “PARENTAL
ERROR” will appear on the TV screen
according to the type of loaded disc.
In this case, check your disc again
(See pages 9 and 25).
• Some discs may take a minute or so
to start playback.
• A prohibition symbol “ ” may appear
at the upper right of the screen. This
symbol means either the feature you
tried is not available on the disc, or the
DVD/VCR can not access the feature
at this time. This does not indicate a
problem with the DVD/VCR.
• When you set a single-faced disc label
downwards (ie. the wrong way up) and
press PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE,
“READING” will appear and then it will
change to “NO DISC”.
• Some playback operations of DVDs
may be intentionally fixed by software
producers. Since this DVD/VCR plays
DVDs 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.
• When playing DTS-encoded Audio
CDs, excessive noise will be heard
from the analog stereo outputs. To
avoid possible damage to the audio
system, the consumer should take
proper precautions when the analog
stereo outputs of the DVD/VCR are
connected to an amplification system.
READING
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Playback by selecting a title
When playing back a recorded
disc, you can display the title
menu and select the title to be
played back.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load a recorded DVD.
• Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)
1Press TITLE MENU.
The title menu will appear.
If there are many original titles and playlists...
Before pressing TITLE MENU, press DVD MENU until “VR ORG”
or “VR PL” will appear on the upper right of the TV screen, then
press TITLE MENU.
The first original title or playlist will be highlighted.
2Press or to select the title you want to playback.
3Press ENTER.
The selected title is played back.
NOTES:
• If you don’t display the title menu and press PLAY, the first title is
played back.
• The title menu is used not only for playing back titles but also for
editing various discs and titles. For details of editing operation, see
page 62.
• If you create a playlist, an original title and playlist appear in the title
menu. For creating a playlist, see page 63.
• In case the disc includes more than 10 titles, you can turn to the next
or the previous page. Press , then press or to display next/
previous page. To return to normal use, press .
• You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the title menu is showing.
Press TITLE MENU to clear the title menu, then press VCR to switch
to the VCR mode.
RETURNPLAY BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
ENTER
TITLE MENU
Original titles
Playlist Thumbnail image
Recording information
DISC NAME:
----
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP PL
REC DATE :11/23/2005
TIME :08:41AM
LENGTH :00:30:17
CHANNEL :006
REC MODE :SLP
RETURNPLAY BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
ENTER
TITLE MENU
DISC NAME:
----
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP PL
REC DATE :11/29/2005
TIME :11:30AM
LENGTH :00:59:45
CHANNEL :009
REC MODE :SP
NOTE:
When a disc that has been recorded
in the Video mode is finalized, the title
menu is automatically changed that
can be played back even with other
DVD players. Thumbnail image and
recording information will not appear
in the title menu after finalizing
————
1/1
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP
11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP
PREV
NEXT
11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP
12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XP
11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP PL
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Checking media information
DISC NAME
----
MEDIA TYPE DVD VIDEO
TITLE ORIGINAL35
REMAINING TIME
----
/SP
DISC PROTECT NO
FINALIZED YES
Finalize
Disc protect
Remaining time*
Title
Media type
Disc name
Various information on the loaded
disc can be displayed on the TV
screen.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Load the disc.
• Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)
1Press DISPLAY.
Media information will appear.
2Press DISPLAY while the media information above is displayed.
The next media information will appear.
*The remaining time displayed during recording may be different
from the actual remaining time. When you want to check the cor-
rect remaining time, stop recording and display the media infor-
mation again.
3Press DISPLAY again while the media information above is dis-
played. The media information will disappear.
TITLE 01/35 TIME 00:25:41
CHAPTER 08/38 SUBTITLE OFF
ANGLE 01/01 REC MODE SP
AUDIO 01/03ENG Dolby Digital
CLOCK 10:27 AM CH 03
Playback condition
(playback, stop,
pause and record)
The number of
audio languages
and present
language
Playback elapsed time
Current
subtitles
language
Recording mode
The number of titles and present title number
present channel
present time
The number of angles and present angle number
The number of chapters and
present chapter number
TITLE 11/11 ORG TIME 00:25:41
CHAPTER 01/01 SUBTITLE
--
/
--
ANGLE 01/01 REC MODE SP
AUDIO 01/01
CLOCK 12:00 AM CH 007
Dolby Digital
*If you press DISPLAY during chase playback, the information
screen is displayed.
The symbols indicate that the player is in chase playback.
The progress bar shows the current position of playback and the
position of recording. Normally the recording position is shown
as being at 100%. Items other than these appear the same as on
a normal information screen.
Current recording
position
(Fixed at 100%)
Current Playback
position
NOTES:
• The displayed information varies
with the type of media.
• Some information may not appear
due to media type or operating
conditions.
• In stop mode, some information
does not appear.
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Special playback
NOTE: There may be a slight de-
lay between pressing the button
and the function activation.
Fast forward playback
Press SEARCH during normal playback.
Each press of SEARCH will increase the speed of the search
(x2), (x12), (x24), (x60).
(The speed of the serch is increased up to only 2 steps in Audio CD.)
• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Review playback
Press SEARCH during normal playback.
Each press of SEARCH will increase the speed of the search
(x2), (x12), (x24), (x60).
(The speed of the serch is increased up to only 2 steps in Audio CD.)
• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Still playback
Press PAUSE/STILL during normal
playback.
To resume normal playback, press
PLAY.
Frame advance
Press PAUSE/STILL during still play-
back.
One frame is advanced each time you
press PAUSE/STILL.
To resume normal playback, press
PLAY.
Slow motion playback
Press SLOW during normal playback or still playback.
Each press of SLOW will change the speed of the slow “ 1/2”,
“1/4”, “ 1/8”.
• To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
• To resume the still playback, press PAUSE/STILL.
Locating a chapter or track
Press SKIP Forward or SKIP Reverse during playback to
locate a chapter that you want to watch.
Each time you press the button, a chapter or track is skipped.
NOTES:
• The unit is capable of holding a still video image or On screen display image on your television screen indefi-
nitely. 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 very susceptible.
• Fast forward and review playback does not work with a MP3/WMA/JPEG-CD.
• Frame advance and slow motion does not work with a CD.
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Instant skip / Locating a specific scene
Instant skip
Use this function to skip commercials while you playback.
Press INSTANT SKIP during playback.
The time jumps to a point approx. 30 seconds later and playback re-
sumes.
NOTE:
With some DVD-Video, the Commercial skip operation may not work.
Locating a specific scene
Specify the time recorded on the disc, chapter or title to playback.
1Press PLAY MODE.
The play mode screen will appear.
2Press or to select “TIME SEARCH”, “CHAPTER SEARCH”
or “TITLE SEARCH”, and press ENTER.
TIME SEARCH: Input the time until the playback is restarted.
CHAPTER SEARCH: Select the chapter number to be played back.
TITLE SEARCH: Select the title number to be played back.
The screen above shows the display when “CHAPTER SEARCH”
is selected.
3When selecting “TIME SEARCH”, input the time until the playback
is restarted with the numeric keys. When selecting “CHAPTER
SEARCH” or “TITLE SEARCH”, press or to select the chap-
ter number or title number.
4Press ENTER.
The playback starts at the point you selected.
NOTE:
For “REPEAT”, see “Title, Chapter repeat playback” (page 38).
TIME
SEARCH
CHAPTER
SEARCH
TITLE
SEARCH REPEAT
NOTE:
You cannot switch to the VCR mode
when the play mode screen is
showing. Press PLAY MODE to clear
the play mode screen, then press
VCR to switch to the VCR mode.
TIME
SEARCH
CHAPTER
SEARCH
TITLE
SEARCH REPEAT
CHAPTER1
CHAPTER2
CHAPTER3
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NOTES:
• Some discs may not work with the
repeat operation.
• InA-B repeat mode, subtitles near
point A or B may not appear.
• A-B repeat does not work during
the Title and the Chapter repeat
playback.
• You may not be able to set A-B
repeat, depending on the scenes
of the DVD.
• A-B repeat and Title, Chapter re-
peat does not work with a MP3/
WMA/JPEG-CD and Video CD.
• You cannot switch to the VCR
mode when the play mode screen
is showing. Press REPEAT to
clear the play mode screen, then
press VCR to switch to the VCR
mode.
Repeat playback
AB
A
1Press A-B REPEAT during play-
back.
The start point is selected.
2Press A-B REPEAT again.
The end point is selected. Playback
starts at the point that you selected.
Playback stops at the end point,
returns to point A automatically,
then starts again.
To resume normal playback press A-B REPEAT again.
“OFF” appears on the screen.
Title, Chapter repeat playback
1Press REPEAT.
The play mode screen will appear.
2Press or to select “REPEAT” and press ENTER.
3Press or to select “OFF”, “CHAPTER” or “TITLE”.
OFF: Playback is not repeated.
CHAPTER: The chapter in playback is repeatedly played back.
TITLE: The title in playback is repeatedly played back.
4Press ENTER.
To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” in step 3.
Instant replay
This feature can be used to repeat the last 10 seconds of viewed
material, and continues to play as normal.
Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback.
The video returns to a point 10 seconds before and playback resumes.
NOTES:
• If the time from the title top is less than 10 seconds when INSTANT
REPLAY is pressed, the title top is repeated and then the video is
played back.
• With some DVD-Video, the one touch repeat operation may not work.
TIME
SEARCH
CHAPTER
SEARCH
TITLE
SEARCH REPEAT
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
TIME
SEARCH
CHAPTER
SEARCH
TITLE
SEARCH REPEAT
A-B repeat playback
A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between two
selected points.
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Title selection / DVD menu
NOTE:
Depending on the DVD, you may be
unable to select the title, and a “title
menu” may simply be called a
“menu” or “title” in the instructions
supplied with the disc.
Title selection
Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is
recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title.
1Press TOP MENU/TITLE MENU during playback.
The title menu appears on the screen.
• Press TOP MENU/TITLE MENU again to resume playback at
the scene when you pressed TOP MENU/TITLE MENU.
2Press / or / to select the desired title.
3Press ENTER.
The playback of the selected title will start.
DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu.
When you playback these DVDs, you can select the subtitles lan-
guage and soundtrack language, etc. using the DVD menu.
1Press DVD MENU during playback.
The DVD menu appears on the screen.
• Press DVD MENU again to resume playback at the scene when
you pressed DVD MENU.
2Press / or / to select the desired item.
3Press ENTER.
The menu continues to another screen. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to
set the item completely.
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1/8 Eng Dolby Digital
Off
Karaoke playback
You can turn the vocal on or off recorded on the DVD KARAOKE.
1During DVD KARAOKE disc play-
back, press AUDIO.
The KARAOKE symbol ( ) ap-
pears.
• If you play non-Karaoke disc, the
KARAOKE symbol ( ) does not
appear.
• Some Karaoke discs may not have
the vocal on/off function. In this case, the KARAOKE symbol ( )
does not appear.
2Press B or A to select “On” or “Off”.
On : The primary vocal is output when it is recorded on the disc.
Off : The primary vocal is not output.
• The on screen display will disappear after a few seconds.
?
Changing angles / Zooming / Karaoke playback
x2
Changing angles
When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you
can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from.
1Press ANGLE during playback.
The current angle will appear.
2Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected.
Zooming
This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can
then make selections by switching the position of the frame.
1Press ZOOM during playback.
The center part of the image will
be zoomed in.
Each press of ZOOM will change
the ZOOM “x2” , “x3” and “x4”.
2Press / or / to view a different part of the frame.
You may move the frame from the center position to UP, DOWN,
LEFT or RIGHT direction.
3In the zoom mode press ZOOM repeatedly to return to a 1:1 view
“x1”.
Angle 1 out of 3
NOTES:
• Depending on the DVD, you may
not be able to change the angles
even if multi-angles are recorded
on the disc.
• You can use the Pause, Slow,
Search or Skip feature in the
zoom mode.
• The vocal output feature is used
during playback of Dolby Digital
(multi-channel) recorded DVD
KARAOKE discs. This feature
allows you to turn off vocal audio
tracks, or restore them for
background accompaniment.
• When playing Karaoke, connect
appropriate audio equipment
such
as an amplifier to the TV/DVD.
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Changing soundtrack language / Subtitles / Kraoke playback
Audio 1/8 ENG Dolby Digital
Audio 2/8 FRA Dolby Digital
Subtitle OFF
Subtitle 1/32 ENG
Changing soundtrack language
You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc.
1Press AUDIO during playback.
The current soundtrack language
will appear.
2Press AUDIO repeatedly until the
desired language is selected.
The on-screen display will disap-
pear after a few seconds.
Turning the subtitles On and Off
When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can turn
the subtitles on or off.
Press SUBTITLE during playback until
“Subtitle OFF” appears.
Changing the subtitles language
You can select the language when playing back a disc recorded
with multilingual subtitles.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during
playback until your desired language
appears.
The on screen display will disappear
after a few seconds.
NOTES:
• If the desired language is not heard
after pressing the button several
times, the language is not recorded
on the disc.
• Changing soundtrack or subtitles
language is cancelled when you
open the disc tray. The initial default
language or available language will
be heard and seen if the disc is
played back again.
• Depending on the DVD you may be
unable to turn on, turn off, or change
the subtitles, even if they are re-
corded on the disc. While playing
the DVD, the subtitles may change
while opening or closing the disc
tray, or while changing the title.
• In some cases, the subtitles lan-
guage is not changed to the se-
lected one immediately.
AUDIO LR AUDIO L AUDIO R
AUDIO 1/2 LR AUDIO 1/2 RAUDIO 1/2 L
AUDIO 2/2 R AUDIO 2/2 LRAUDIO 2/2 L
33
33
3In case of VIDEO CD playback
Audio type will change as follows each time you press AUDIO.
VIDEO CD
S-VCD
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Various operations on CD
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load the music CD.
• Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)
Press TOP MENU/TITLE MENU.
The TRACK INFO screen will
appear.
This section describes the TRACK
INFO screen where music CDs can
be played back using the various
operations.
Track 02
Track 03
Track 04
Track 05
Track 06
Track 07
Track 08
Track 09
Track 10
Track 01
Track 01
00:00:19/00:03:54
00:00:19/00:45:28
MODE: NORMAL
REPEAT: OFF
TRACK INFO
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK END
SELECT SET
TITLE
MENU
The elapsed time and
total time of the music
data (during playback)
Scroll bar
The elapsed time and
total time of the whole CD
Current playback mode
The track number
during playback
The music data
recorded on the CD
Press . The menu list will appear.
Playing back a selected track
1Press or to select the track number you want to playback
and press .
2Press or to select “PLAY” from the menu list and press ENTER.
The selected track will be played back.
Excluding specified track
1During stop, press or to select the track number you do not
want to playback and press .
2Press or to select “HIDE/SHOW” from the menu list and press
ENTER.
The selected track will not be played back. (“H” appears at the side
of the track number.)
When you want to cancel the exclusion, press or to select the
track number with “H” and press .
Press or to select “HIDE/SHOW” from the menu list and press
ENTER, “HIDE” will be cancelled.
NOTES:
• In case the disc includes more than
10 tracks, you can turn to the next
or the previous page. Press ,
then press or to display next/
previous page. To return to normal
use, press .
• You cannot switch to the VCR
mode when the TRACK INFO
screen is showing. Press TOP
MENU/TITLE MENU to clear the
TRACK INFO screen, then press
VCR to switch to the VCR mode.
Track 02
Track 03
Track 04
Track 05
Track 06
Track 07
Track 08
Track 09
Track 10
Track 01
Track 01
00:00:19/00:03:54
00:00:19/00:45:28
Mode: NORMAL
REPEAT: OFF
TRACK INFO
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
SET
PLAY
HIDE/SHOW
RANDOM PLAY
REPEAT TRACK
REPEAT ALL
PROGRAM PLAYBACK
TIME SEARCH
PLAY
Menu list
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Various operations on CD
NOTE:
When recording on a CD-R/CD-RW
in the MP3 or WMA modes, “RAN-
DOM PLAY” and “TIME SEARCH”
will not appear in the menu list.
Random playback
1Press or to select “RANDOM PLAY” from the menu list and
press ENTER.
The order of music tracks is randomly changed.
2Press PLAY.
Music is played back in random order.
To cancel random playback, select “RANDOM PLAY” from the menu
list again, and press ENTER.
Repeat playback of selected track
1Press or to select the track number you want to repeat play-
back and press .
2Press or to select “REPEAT TRACK” from the menu list and
press ENTER.
3Press PLAY.
The selected track will be played back repeatedly.
To cancel repeat track playback, select “REPEAT TRACK” from the
menu list again, and press ENTER.
Repeat playback of all tracks
1Press or to select “REPEAT ALL” from the menu list and
press ENTER.
2Press PLAY.
All tracks on CD will be played back repeatedly.
To cancel the repeat all playback, select “REPEAT ALL” from the menu
list again, and press ENTER.
Playing back programs
You can specify the playback order yourself.
1Press or to select “PROGRAM PLAYBACK” from the menu
list and press ENTER.
2Press or to select to the track number that you want to
change the order of and press ENTER.
The “ ” mark will appear at the right side of the track number.
3Press or to select to the track number that you want to
specify and press ENTER.
The track number that you select in step 2 moves to the position
that you specified.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change the playback order.
5Press PLAY.
The tracks will be played back in the changed order.
To cancel program playback, select “EXIT PROGRAM MODE” from
the menu list and press ENTER.
Playing back track by specifying the time
1Press or to select “TIME SEARCH” from the menu list dur-
ing playback and press ENTER.
2Press / or / to specify the elapsed time of the track (this
will be the starting point of playback) and press ENTER.
Playback will start from the specified elapsed time.
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MP3/WMA/JPEG playback
MP3 and WMA files can be played
back. Also, you can display JPEG
files on the TV screen and enjoy
them as a slide show.
Some discs may not play due to
the condition of the recording.
Limitations on MP3/WMA/
JPEG CD playback:
• MP3/WMA/JPEG CD is a disc that
is standardized by ISO9660.
• The directory and file names of the
MP3/WMA/JPEG CD must corre-
spond to the ISO standardized file
names.
• This unit can read 200 files per
directry. If one directory has more
than 200 files, it reads up to 200
files, the remaining files will be
omitted.
• The unit is able to recognize up to
a maximum of 50 directories per
disc.
• MP3/WMA CDs cannot be used for
playback for the purpose of
duplicating.
• MP3/WMA/JPEG CDs may be
used for playback, but not for
recording.
• If the CD has both audio tracks and
MP3/WMA/JPEG files, only audio
tracks are played.
• It may take more than one minute
for this unit to read MP3/WMA/
JPEG files depending on its struc-
ture.
• Music recorded by “Joliet Record-
ing Specification” can be played
back. Long file names will be cut.
• The music files recorded by “Hier-
archical File System ” (HFS) can-
not be played.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load the disc storing MP3, WMA or JPEG.
• Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)
Using the BROWSER screen
1Press TITLE MENU.
The BROWSER screen will appear.
2The MP3, WMA and JPEG files and folders stored in the disc are
displayed on the BROWSER screen.
• Select a folder and press ENTER. The files in the folder appear.
When the file to be displayed is selected
You can select the file types to be displayed on the BROWSER screen.
1Press to select “SELECT FILES” and press ENTER.
The following list will appear.
popArt
Grammy03_01.mp3
Grammy03_02.mp3
Grammy03_03.mp3
Grammy03_04.mp3
Grammy03_05.mp3
Grammy03_06.mp3
Grammy03_07.mp3
Grammy03_08.mp3
Toulouse-Lautrec
BROWSER
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
MUSIC ONLY: Only the MP3 and WMA files appear.
PICTURES ONLY: Only the JPEG files appear.
ALL: All files and folders appear.
2Select one item in the above list and press ENTER.
The display will be changed to the selected display type.
PLAY
SELECT FILES
BROWSER
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
MUSIC ONLY
MUSIC ONLY
PICTURES ONLY
ALL
SET
popArt
Grammy03_01.mp3
Grammy03_02.mp3
Grammy03_03.mp3
Grammy03_04.mp3
Grammy03_05.mp3
Grammy03_06.mp3
Grammy03_07.mp3
Grammy03_08.mp3
Toulouse-Lautrec
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MP3/WMA/JPEG playback
MP3 CD
• MP3 files must have the extension
letters “.mp3”.
• Standard, sampling frequency, and
the bit rate:
MPEG-1 Audio
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
32kbps to 320kbps (constant bit
rate or variable bit rate)
• The recommend recording setting
for a high quality sound is 44.1kHz
of sampling frequency and
128kbps of constant bit rate.
WMA CD
• When creating a WMA disc, make
sure that the copyright function is
off. DRM (Digital Rights Manage-
ment) files cannot be played back.
• WMA files must have the extension
letters “.wma”.
• Standard, sampling frequency, and
the bit rate:
WMA version 7 and 8
32kHz, 48kbps
44.1kHz, 48kbps to 192kbps
48kHz,128kbps to 192kbps
• Music files recorded as mono,
48kHz, 48kbps cannot be played
back by this unit.
Playing back MP3/WMA files
1Press or to select MP3 or WMA file.
• In case the disc includes more than 10 files, you can turn to the
next or the previous page. (See page 42.)
2Carry out either of the item a or b below.
a: Press ENTER.
b: Press to select “PLAY” and press ENTER.
The TRACK INFO screen appears to playback the selected file.
For the details of the TRACK INFO screen, see “Various opera-
tions on CD” on page 42.
Grammy03_02.mp3
Grammy03_03.mp3
Grammy03_04.mp3
Grammy03_05.mp3
Grammy03_06.mp3
Grammy03_07.mp3
Grammy03_08.mp3
Grammy03_09.mp3
Grammy03_10.mp3
Grammy03_01.mp3
BROWSER
ENTER
RETURNENTER BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
Grammy03_02.mp3
Grammy03_03.mp3
Grammy03_04.mp3
Grammy03_05.mp3
Grammy03_06.mp3
Grammy03_07.mp3
Grammy03_08.mp3
Grammy03_09.mp3
Grammy03_10.mp3
Grammy03_01.mp3
Grammy03_01.mp3
00:00:19
MODE: NORMAL
REPEAT: OFF
TRACK INFO
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK END
SELECT SET
TITLE
MENU
3To return to the BROWSER screen, press RETURN.
• To stop playback of the MP3 or WMA files, press TITLE MENU.
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MP3/WMA/JPEG playback
Playing back JPEG files
1Press or to select JPEG file.
• In case the disc includes more than 10 files, you can turn to the
next or the previous page. (See page 42.)
2Carry out either of the item a or b below.
a: Press ENTER.
b: Press to select “PLAY” and press ENTER.
The thumbnail images of the JPEG files stored in the route direc-
tory or the folder appear.
Press , , or to select the pages of the thumbnail im-
ages, or select the JPEG file to be displayed at first for the slide
show.
3
Press ENTER to play the selected picture.
If you have set the interval time for JPEG slide show, the pictures
will be played back one after another automatically. (See page 32.)
• Press ZOOM to enlarge the displayed image.
• Press ANGLE to rotate the image by 90 degrees each time.
Alone.jpg
Ambassadeurs-Aristide_Bruant.jp
Arlstide Bruant.jpg
At_the_Moulin_Rouge.jpg
Clown Cha-U-Kao.jpg
Dancer Seated.jpg
EI Dorado.jpg
Galerie 65 Cannes.jpg
Jane Avril-1893.jpg
Alfred Ia Guigne.jpg
/popArt
BROWSER
ENTER
RETURNSELECT BACK
SET
END
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
Saxophone.jpg Baseball.jpg Drive.jpg
party_240803.jpg practice_ski.jpg My_car.jpg
ENTER
RETURNPLAY BACK END
SELECT SELECT
TITLE
MENU
JPEG CD
JPEG files must have the extension
letters “.jpe”, “.jpeg” or “.jpg”.
4To return to the thumbnail screen, press RETURN.
• To stop the slide show, press TITLE MENU.
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Progressive scan
The unit supports the progressive
scanning system as well as the con-
ventional interlaced scanning sys-
tem. If your TV is equipped with com-
ponent video input jacks which sup-
port the progressive video input, you
can enjoy high quality picture by
making the progressive scanning
mode active.
Preparation:
•Connect to a TV equipped with component jacks which support the
progressive video input.
•Turn ON the TV and set it to the corresponding video input mode.
•Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)
1Press PROGRESSIVE in the stop mode. The PROGRESSIVE in-
dicator “ ” on the display window will light.
•The unit recognizes the picture source (film or video) of the cur-
rent disc according to the disc information.
2Press PLAY to start playback.
NOTES:
• Some discs may not be played back with the progressive scan mode correctly because of the disc characteris-
tics or recording condition.
• There are some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets that are not fully compatible with the unit, resulting
in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD disc in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, use the
interlaced scanning mode.
• You cannot activate the progressive scan mode in the following cases:
- The unit is in the VCR mode.
- A DVD disc is currently playing. You must stop playback first.
•To make the progressive scanning mode inactive, press PRO-
GRESSIVE in the stop mode. The PROGRESSIVE indicator
“” on the display window will go off.
Different scanning modes
Interlaced scan
Technology that alternately displays odd-numbered scanning lines
and even-numbered scanning lines. Also called “480i”, “i” meaning
“interlace”.
Progressive scan
Technology that simultaneously displays odd-numbered scanning
lines and even-numbered scanning lines from top to bottom. Also
called “480p”, “p” meaning “progressive”.
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Tape speed and maximum recording time
Loading and unloading a cassette tape
Use only video cassette tapes marked and .
• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder However, S-VHS recording
is not possible with this model.
• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to playback S-VHS
recordings with regular VHS resolution.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
Erase prevention tab
VCR
Erase prevention tab
Screwdriver
Video cassette tape
Tape Speed
SLP (Super Long Play)
T-160 T-120 T-90 T-60 T-30
2-2/3 hours 2 hours 1-1/2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes
8 hours 6 hours 4-1/2 hours 3 hours 1-1/2 hours
SP (Standard Play)
Loading
Push the center of the tape until it is automatically in-
serted.
Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up
and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An
inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted.
Automatic power ON
When you insert a cassette tape the VCR power will turn ON automatically.
Automatic playback
When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.
Unloading
You can eject the video tape while the unit is turned off.
1Press EJECT on the unit or the remote control. 2Remove the cassette tape.
Automatic tape eject
This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended. And when the tape is rewound to its
beginning, the cassette tape will be ejected automatically.
To prevent accidental erasure
Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver. To record again
Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape.
P
Adhesive
Tape
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Cassette tape playback
NOTES:
• This VCR selects the playback
tape speed SP, LP or SLP auto-
matically.
• A cassette tape and DVD disc can
be played back simultaneously. If
you press VCR, the tape playback
and DVD playback alternate with
each other on the screen.
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.)
1Load a prerecorded tape
(When loading a cassette tape
without the erase prevention
tab, playback will start automatically).
2To start playback
Press PLAY.
Playback will start.
“” will appear on the screen for
about 4 seconds.
To stop playback
Press STOP once.
The tape will stop but remain fully
loaded and ready to play.
“ ” will appear on the screen for about
4 seconds.
To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly
Press STOP.
To rewind the tape:
Press REW.
To forward the tape:
Press F.FWD.
To stop the tape-winding, press STOP. To switch to playback directly
(without STOP), press PLAY.
Forward/Reverse picture search mode
When the tape is being winded, you can switch to picture search mode
(see next page). To do this, press REW or F.FWD and hold it down. The
unit will resume the tape winding as soon as the button is released.
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Special playback
Picture search
Reverse picture search function
Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback.
Forward picture search function
Press F.FWD x 1 or x 2 during the playback.
To return to playback: Press PLAY.
Still picture
Press PAUSE during playback.
To resume normal playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE.
Slow motion
During playback press SLOW.
To return to playback: Press PLAY or SLOW.
Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment
If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion,
press the TRK + or – to reduce the noise bars.
If the still picture jitters excessively, press TRK + or – to
stabilize the still picture.
Frame by frame picture
Press PAUSE during playback.
Press SLOW one by one: The picture advances frame
by frame.
To return to playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE.
Adjusting tracking condition
Automatic tracking adjustment
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic
tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal
to enable optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, press TRK +/– to eliminate the noises.
“MANUAL TR.” will appear. Press it briefly for a fine ad-
justment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
• Press ATR to reactivate automatic tracking again.
“AUTO TR.” will appear.
NOTES:
• The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH,
STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.
• During picture search mode there will be noise bars
which are caused by the system.
• The Special Playback will automatically change to
playback after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video
tape against excessive wear.
Repeat playback
The entire video tape will be played until its end. The
tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and
the playback will be repeated.
1Press REPEAT while the VCR is playing back.
2By pressing REPEAT
each time, “REPEAT
ON” or “REPEAT OFF”
is selected in turn.
3When “REPEAT ON” is selected, the tape is played
back to the end, and then, it is automatically re-
wound to the starting point and played back again.
The display “REPEAT ON” goes out in about 3 sec-
onds.
To cancel repeat playback: Press REPEAT to se-
lect “REPEAT OFF”.
Instant skip
Press INSTANT SKIP during playback.
The video is rapidly forwarded for approx. 30 seconds
and playback resumes.
You may press the button up to six times in a row to
move 180 seconds ahead.
To display VCR operation status
Press DISPLAY. The clock, day of the week and more
information will be indicated.
While watching TV
While operating a tape
To cancel the display: Press DISPLAY until all indi-
cators disappear.
REPEAT ON
PICTURE SEARCH SPEED
PRESS TWICE
TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)
SLP (Super Long Play)
5 X
9 X
15 X
3 X
7 X
9 X
SPEED SEARCH TIMES
CH 125
8:47
AM
MON
00 : 00 : 00 SP
STEREO SAP
DAY OF THE WEEK
CHANNEL
CLOCK
STEREO AND
SECOND
AUDIO
PROGRAM
(SAP)
8:30
AM
MON
00 : 15 : 12 SP
HI-FI
OPERATING
MODE
TAPE IN
AUTO
REPEAT
HI-FI
STEREO
TAPE SPEED
REAL TIME COUNTER
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