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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer
To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button other than DIAL TIMER or CHANNEL +/–
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button other than DIAL TIMER or CHANNEL +/–
on the unit or any button on the remote while you are making the setting.
• To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings” on page 53.
Notes
• If eight programs have already been set using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer
• If eight programs have already been set using the VCR Plus+ system or the manual timer
setting, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the
incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have
set Auto Clock Set correctly.
set Auto Clock Set correctly.
• If you are setting the clock for the first time or “0:– –” appears in the display window, you
cannot set the clock to February 29
th
using the Dial Timer. Please use the Auto Clock Set
feature to set the VCR to this day.
• The timer indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 on
page 47 with no tape inserted.
• When the setting time is incorrect, “Error” appears in the display window in step 9. Set the
timer again from step 1.
1
Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator appears in the display
window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
DAY indicator appears in the display window.
DAY indicator appears in the display window.
4
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.
After you set the year, “AM” and “12:–
After you set the year, “AM” and “12:–
–” appear alternately in the display
window.
5
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.
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About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X PAUSE on the unit while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in
the display window for a few seconds.
the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration
Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode
will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial
Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 53).
Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode
will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial
Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 53).
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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+
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Recording TV programs using the VCR
Plus+
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Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the
TV program guide. The date, time and
channel number of that program are set
automatically. You can preset up to eight
programs together with the DIAL TIMER
and manual timer settings at one time.
TV program guide. The date, time and
channel number of that program are set
automatically. You can preset up to eight
programs together with the DIAL TIMER
and manual timer settings at one time.
Before you start…
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to
the correct time.
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 9).
VCR (page 9).
• When using a cable box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
recording time.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
VCR Plus+
M/m/</,
ENTER
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
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1
Press the VCR Plus+ button.
2
Press V/v to select “Enter code.”
3
Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
PlusCode number.
To correct a setting, press B to return to that
setting and reset.
setting and reset.
4
Press V/v to select “Mode.”
5
Press B/b to select ONCE, MO~FR, or
Weekly:
Weekly:
6
Press V/v to select “Speed.”
To record
Select
Only once
ONCE
Everyday Monday to Friday
MO~FR
Once a week
Weekly
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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+
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To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer
To use the DVD-VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The timer
indicator disappears from the display window and the DVD-VCR switches on.
Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after
using the VCR.
indicator disappears from the display window and the DVD-VCR switches on.
Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after
using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 38).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).
• Check the timer settings (page 53).
• Watch another TV program (page 41).
• Watch another TV program (page 41).
Tip
• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings” on page 53.
Note
• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:
• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:
– The PlusCode number is incorrect.
– ONCE, MO~FR, or Weekly was selected incorrectly. You cannot select MO~FR or Weekly
– ONCE, MO~FR, or Weekly was selected incorrectly. You cannot select MO~FR or Weekly
for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.
Correctly set the PlusCode number again from step 2.
• When the PlusCode number is incorrect, “Invalid Code” will appear in the display.
7
Press B/b to select the tape speed, Auto, SP,
or EP.
or EP.
8
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 7.
9
Press O RETURN to exit the menu.
10
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
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Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings
settings
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
You can also use the TIMER button in VIDEO
mode, then you can skip step 2.
mode, then you can skip step 2.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
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CLEAR
TIMER
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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the
program listed first in the menu has priority.
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the
program listed first in the menu has priority.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
“Set Timer Recording”, then press ENTER.
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings, press O RETURN repeatedly
to exit the menu, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
3
Press V/v to select setting you want to change
or cancel.
or cancel.
• To change the setting, press B/b to flash the
item you want to change, and press V/v to
change it.
change it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
4
Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
The
indicator appears in the display window.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
The DVD-VCR stands by for recording (you do not have to turn off the
DVD-VCR). When using a cable box, leave it on.
DVD-VCR). When using a cable box, leave it on.
Will be cut off
Program 1
Program 2
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Advanced Hookups
A/V Receiver hookup
A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio
or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
∗ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Note
• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear
• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear
speakers and a subwoofer.
DVD-VCR
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
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Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Surround decoder
Center
Rear (mono)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
[Speakers]
(red)
(white)
[Speakers]
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
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A/V Receiver hookup
B Use this hookup if your A/V reciever has a Dolby Digital or DTS*
decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of
your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of
this player. You must make connections using
your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of
this player. You must make connections using
and
.
∗ “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note
• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”
• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”
and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 60). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from the speakers.
noise will come from the speakers.
B-1
B-2
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
a decoder
Subwoofer
Center
[Speakers]
DVD-VCR
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
and
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
l: Signal flow
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
(red)
(white)
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
or
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
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S-Video/Component Video hookup
B Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks
Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and
length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
See page 55 for audio connections.
video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and
length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
See page 55 for audio connections.
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection
and then press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is
in stop mode to accept progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up in blue when the DVD player outputs progressive signals.
and then press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is
in stop mode to accept progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up in blue when the DVD player outputs progressive signals.
Notes
• Set “Video Out” to “Component” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 64) to view pictures
• Set “Video Out” to “Component” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 64) to view pictures
from the component video jacks.
• The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
• The PROGRESSIVE button is not available when the DVD player is in play mode. Use the
PROGRESSIVE
button in stop mode.
l : Signal flow
(DVD only)
(DVD only)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV
(green)
(red)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
DVD-VCR
(blue)
PROGRESSIVE button/indicator
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DVD Settings and Adjustments
Audio Setup
“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(DVD Setup),
then press ENTER.
The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
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S-Video/Component Video hookup
Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/
Component Video hookup.
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/
Component Video hookup.
A Use this hookup if your TV has an S VIDEO input jack
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Notes
• Set “Video Out” to “S-Video” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 64) to view pictures
• Set “Video Out” to “S-Video” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu (page 64) to view pictures
from the S VIDEO jack.
• The connection using S VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
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(DVD only)
(DVD only)
TV or AV amplifier
TV
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
DVD-VCR
Audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Coaxial
digital cord
(not supplied)
digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital
cord (not
supplied)
Remove jack
cap before
connecting
cord (not
supplied)
Remove jack
cap before
connecting
or
or
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
to audio
input
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Audio Setup
Menu choices
• Dolby Digital (DVD only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• DTS (DVD only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby
Digital” is set to “D-PCM”.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
4
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
“Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” or “Audio DRC.”
“Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” or “Audio DRC.”
5
Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
6
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Dolby Digital
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Off
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
On
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in DTS decoder.
with a built-in DTS decoder.
Standard
Normally select this position.
TV Mode
Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.
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• If you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital
• If you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital
signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM”).
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM”).
• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise
(or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to
be damaged.
be damaged.
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Screen Setup
Screen Setup
“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(DVD Setup),
then press ENTER.
The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
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Menu choices
• TV Type (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• Black Level
You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when
viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when
viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
4
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
“TV Type,” “Black Level,” or “Video Out.”
“TV Type,” “Black Level,” or “Video Out.”
5
Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
6
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
4:3 Letter Box
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 Pan Scan
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
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Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.
mode function.
On
Increases the contrast.
Off
Stops the increase of the contrast.
4:3 Pan Scan
4:3 Letter Box
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