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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder
Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not
supplied) to the DVD-VCR.
supplied) to the DVD-VCR.
Connecting a decoder
LINE-3
AERIAL IN
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
Aerial cable (supplied)
Scart cable
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
PAY-TV/Canal
Plus decoder
Plus decoder
: Signal flow
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
Getti
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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programmes, set your DVD-VCR to receive
the channels using the on-screen display.
programmes, set your DVD-VCR to receive
the channels using the on-screen display.
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure
to follow all of the steps below.
to follow all of the steps below.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select “Install,” then press
ENTER.
The “INSTALL” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press
ENTER.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O
RETURN
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Screen Messages
User Set
Clock
:English
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ On ]
Power Save
[ Off ]
v
V
ENTER
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
Video Output CH
[
CH32
]
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
033
OFF
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4
Press
V/v to select the row which you want to
set for the decoder, then press
b.
To display positions 6 to 80, press
V/v
repeatedly.
5
Press
V/v to select “DECODER.”
6
Press
b to set “DECODER” to “ON,” then
press ENTER.
7
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
: OFF
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
v V
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
: OFF
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
v V
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
: ON
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
v V
B
b
RETURN
SET UP
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Basic Operations
Playing discs
Depending on the disc, some operations may
be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
disc.
be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
disc.
Before you start...
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT DVD to control the
DVD player (page 10).
DVD player (page 10).
1
Press
Z to open the disc tray and
place a disc on the disc tray.
Z
H
X
x
?/1
./>
/
m/M y
with the playback side
facing down
facing down
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Playing discs
Tips
• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the
operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 100).
• During DVD playback, DVD-VCR does not standby even if the VCR stops recording.
Notes
• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on
page 66.)
• Stop VIDEO playback while playing back a disc.
• If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the
• If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the
point of the scratch.
• Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is not guaranteed.
Additional tasks
2
Press
H.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback.
The display window shows the
playback time.*
Depending on the disc, a menu
may appear on the TV screen.
For DVDs, see page 75. For
VIDEO CDs, see page 98.
The display window shows the
playback time.*
Depending on the disc, a menu
may appear on the TV screen.
For DVDs, see page 75. For
VIDEO CDs, see page 98.
* “– – – – –” appears when no disc
is loaded.
To
Press
Stop play
x
Pause play*
1
X
Resume play after pause
H
Go to the next frame in pause
mode
mode
SKIP
Go to the previous frame in
pause mode
pause mode
REPLAY
Go to the next chapter, track, or
scene in continuous play mode
scene in continuous play mode
> NEXT on the remote or M on the unit
Go back to the previous chapter,
track, or scene in continuous
play mode
track, or scene in continuous
play mode
. PREV on the remote or m on the unit
Hour Minute Second
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*
1
If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically
stop.
stop.
*
2
Playback quickly or slowly with sound (see “To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD
only)” on page 36)
only)” on page 36)
*
3
For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only
*
4
You can press
SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in
total.
Tips
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialogue that you
missed.
• The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you do not
want to watch.
Locate a point quickly
m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on
the unit)
The playback speed changes as follows each time you
press the button on the remote (or depending on how long
you press the button on the unit):
• DVD
the unit)
The playback speed changes as follows each time you
press the button on the remote (or depending on how long
you press the button on the unit):
• DVD
fast forward: PLAY
t ×1.4 ••N•*
2
t 1M t
2
M t 3M t 4M t 5M t 6M
fast reverse: PLAY
t 1m t 2m t 3m t
4
m t 5m t 6m
• CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD
fast forward: PLAY
t 1M t 2M t 3M
fast reverse: PLAY
t 1m t 2m t 3m
When you find the point you want, press
H.
Watch slow motion in
continuous play mode
(DVD and VIDEO CD only)
continuous play mode
(DVD and VIDEO CD only)
X during playback, then press
or
y
The playback speed changes as follows each time you
press
press
or
y:
• DVD
forward slow motion: ×0.6
••N•*
2
t 2 y t 3 y
reverse slow motion (except for DVD-RW in VR
mode): 1
mode): 1
t 2
t 3
• VIDEO CD
forward slow motion only: 1
y t 2 y t 3 y
To resume normal playback, press
H.
Replay the previous scene for 10
seconds in continuous play
mode*
seconds in continuous play
mode*
3
(Instant Replay)
REPLAY
Briefly fast forward the current
scene for 30 seconds in
continuous play mode*
scene for 30 seconds in
continuous play mode*
3
*
4
(Instant Advance)
SKIP
Stop play and remove the disc
Z
To
Press
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Playing discs
Notes
• No sound is output except for:
– during normal play
– during playback quickly or slowly with sound
– during playback quickly or slowly with sound
• You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is
set.
• The fast reverse operation may not be possible for CD, MP3 and VIDEO CD depending on
the recording method.
• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes.
• Switching between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is
• Switching between original (ORG) and play list (PL) within a disc recorded in VR mode is
possible only while the disc is stopped. Press TOP MENU to switch between ORG and PL.
To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)
You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly.
To playback quickly, press
M during playback.
To playback slowly, press
X, then press
y
during playback.
Press
H t
o return to normal playback.
Notes
• You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with
sound. In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a
virtual surround effect is set.
virtual surround effect is set.
• You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound.
To Resume playback for the current disc (Resume Play)
The DVD player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the DVD
player enters standby mode by pressing
player enters standby mode by pressing
?/1.
Tip
• To begin playback from the top of the disc, press
x twice then press H.
1
While playing a disc, press
x to stop playback.
2
Press
H.
The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in
Step 1.
Step 1.
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Notes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, no audio out will be output from the analogue stereo jacks.
To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions
when the analogue stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system.
when the analogue stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system.
• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the DVD player to an audio
component having a built-in DTS decoder. The DVD player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in
“AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 64), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be
damaged.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in
“AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 64), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be
damaged.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP”
menu (page 64). You cannot select DTS audio stream when “DTS” is set to “Off”.
• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to
“On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 64). A loud noise may come out from the speakers,
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Guide to the on-screen display
Guide to the on-screen display
Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc,
current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and
Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 131 for
the abbreviation of the language.
current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and
Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 131 for
the abbreviation of the language.
Note
• You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.
You can check disc information during
playback.
playback.
The displayed contents differ according to
the type of disc being played.
the type of disc being played.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
DISPLAY
O
RETURN
ENTER
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v
V
b
B
~
0
9
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
N
Type of disc
Current title/track number
Current chapter number
Counter position
Voice language
Subtitle language
Custom AV Mode
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To playback the desired title/track or chapter
You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using
this menu.
this menu.
The title/track or chapter icon will appear on the DVD playback screen followed by
the current title/track or chapter number and the counter position.
the current title/track or chapter number and the counter position.
To playback from the desired title/track counter position
You can playback the desired title/track counter position
using this menu.
using this menu.
Tip
• You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using
B/b
(DVD and CD only).
DVD
CD
1
Press
V/v during playback to select the desired item.
2
Press
B/b to change the item.
3
Press ENTER to start playback.
4
Press DISPLAY or
O RETURN to turn off the
menu.
1
Press
V/v during playback to select the counter
position icon.
2
Enter the desired elapsed playing time of the current
title/track using the number buttons.
title/track using the number buttons.
3
Press ENTER to start playback.
4
Press DISPLAY or
O RETURN to turn off the
menu.
Indication
Counter information
T
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Elapsed playing time of the current title
T–
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Remaining time of the current title
C
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Elapsed playing time of the current chapter
C–
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Remaining time of the current chapter
Indication
Counter information
T
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Elapsed playing time of the current track
T–
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Remaining time of the current track
D
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Elapsed playing time of the disc
D–
∗
:
∗∗
:
∗∗
Remaining time of the disc
ENTER
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N
v
V
b
B
~
0
9
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
ENTER
1/3
1/36
Standard
N
v
V
b
B
~
0
9
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
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Notes
• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.
• The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position
• The display window continue indicating the playing time even when the counter position
information on the on-screen display is being changed.
• The remaining time of the current track and the disc may not be indicated correctly for Copy
Control CDs, CD EXTRA or CDs with jacket pictures on the disc, etc.
To adjust the playback picture (Custom AV Mode)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)
from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best
suits the programme you are watching.
from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best
suits the programme you are watching.
Tip
• When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is recommended.
1
Press
V/v during playback to select the Custom AV
Mode icon.
2
Press
B/b to change the setting.
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N
v
V
b
B
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
Setting
Video Setting
Audio Setting
Dynamic 2
Produces a more dynamic
picture than Dynamic 1 by
further increasing the picture
contrast and the colour intensity.
picture than Dynamic 1 by
further increasing the picture
contrast and the colour intensity.
Full (modulated) sound with
even clearer treble and bass than
Dynamic 1.
even clearer treble and bass than
Dynamic 1.
Dynamic 1
Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
by increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
Full (modulated) sound with
clear treble and bass.
clear treble and bass.
Standard
Off (Default setting)
Displays a standard picture.
Displays a standard picture.
Standard sound.
Cinema 1
White colours become brighter
and black colours become richer,
and the colour contrast is
increased.
and black colours become richer,
and the colour contrast is
increased.
Powerful sound with strong bass.
Cinema 2
Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
increasing the black level.
Powerful sound with even
stronger bass than Cinema 1.
stronger bass than Cinema 1.
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Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)
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Locking the disc tray
(Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray
is not opened by mistake.
is not opened by mistake.
To lock the disc tray
When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press
x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the
same time. “LOCK” appears in the display window. The disc tray is locked.
To unlock the disc tray
Press
x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. The disc tray is
unlocked.
Notes
• If you lock the disc tray while open, the disc tray will be locked after closing.
• You cannot lock the disc tray when the DVD-VCR is turned off. If the DVD-VCR is turned
• You cannot lock the disc tray when the DVD-VCR is turned off. If the DVD-VCR is turned
on, you can lock the disc tray either in play mode or stop mode.
SELECT DVD
x
X
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Playing a tape
Playing a tape
Before you start...
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 10).
VCR (page 10).
1
Insert a tape.
The VCR starts playing automatically if
you insert a tape with its safety tab
removed.
you insert a tape with its safety tab
removed.
2
Press
H.
The display window shows the
playback time.
playback time.
When the tape reaches the end,
it will rewind automatically.
it will rewind automatically.
Z
DISPLAY
H
X
x
/
?
/
1
TRACKING +/–
CLEAR
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m/M y
Hour Minute
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Additional tasks
* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.
To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off)
Press
?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off, but the tape will keep
rewinding until it reaches the end.
To play/search at various speeds
*
1
You can change the slow motion playback speed by pressing
M or m.
*
2
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode
*
3
You can press
SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in
total.
*
4
“REW” flashes in the display window.
*
5
“FF” flashes in the display window.
To
Press
Stop play
x
Pause play
∗
X
Resume play after pause
X or H
Fast-forward the tape
M during stop
Rewind the tape
m during stop
Eject the tape
Z
Playback options
Operation
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down
M. During rewind, hold
down
m.
Play at high speed
• During playback, briefly press
M or m. The tape
continues to play at 5 times normal speed.
• During playback, hold down
M or m. The tape
continues to play at 5 times normal speed. When you
release the button, normal playback resumes.
release the button, normal playback resumes.
Play in slow motion*
1
During pause, press
y.
Replay the previous scene in
continuous play mode*
continuous play mode*
2
(Instant Replay)
During playback, press
REPLAY.
Fast forward the current scene
for 30 seconds in continuous
play mode*
for 30 seconds in continuous
play mode*
3
(Instant Skip)
During playback, press
SKIP.
Play at various speeds
(Shuttle play)
(Shuttle play)
During playback, press
.or >. You can change the
playback speed as follows.
REW*
REW*
4
y –PLAY2 y –PLAY y –SLOW y STILL
y SLOW y PLAY y PLAY2 y FF*
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Playing a tape
To resume normal playback
Press
H.
To set the colour system
If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set “Colour
System” in the “USER SET” menu to conform to the system that the tape was
recorded in (see page 114). (Normally set the option to “Auto.”)
System” in the “USER SET” menu to conform to the system that the tape was
recorded in (see page 114). (Normally set the option to “Auto.”)
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the
display window resets to “0:00:00.”
display window resets to “0:00:00.”
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes during pause.
– Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes during pause.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture
quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
• When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to “0:00:00” and the
count starts over again.
• No sound is output during playback at various speeds.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
• While playing a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commander’s function
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
• While playing a tape, you can display the setup menu, but the remote commander’s function
switches to DVD automatically. Press SET UP to exit the menu.
• Stop disc playback while playing back a video.
• The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.
• The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.
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Recording TV programmes
Before you start...
• 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 10).
VCR (page 10).
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Make sure the tape is longer than the total
• Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
1
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
PROG +/–
z
REC
SP/LP
DISPLAY
SELECT DVD
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
x
H
Z
-/--
Number
buttons
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