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Changing menu options
Menu choices
The default settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTION
VIDEO SETUP
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the
indicator in the display window remains lit
even when “Power Save” is set to “On.”
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if “Power Save” in “OPTION” menu is
set to “On.” Set “Power Save” to “Off” to ensure proper operation.
3
Press
B/b to change the setting.
4
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Menu option
Set this option to
Auto Power Off
• “
Off
” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
• “1Hour”/“2Hours”/“3Hours” to turn the DVD-VCR off
automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any
of the buttons during this time.
of the buttons during this time.
Screen Messages
• “
On
” to display the menu on the TV screen.
• “Off” to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
Power Save
• “On” to turn off the indicators in the display window during
standby mode to reduce the DVD-VCR’s power consumption
to a minimum.
to a minimum.
• “
Off
” to turn on the indicators in the display window while the
DVD-VCR is standing by.
Menu option
Set this option to
Tape Select
• “
E180
” to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• “E240” to use an E-240 type tape.
• “E260” to use an E-260 type tape.
• “E300” to use an E-300 type tape.
• “E260” to use an E-260 type tape.
• “E300” to use an E-300 type tape.
Repeat Play
• “On” to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape
to the beginning and restarts playback automatically.
• “
Off
” to turn off Auto repeat.
ENTER
SET UP
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Editing
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Editing
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the
examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example A
Example B
TV
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
TV
audio/video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
LINE OUT
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
: Signal flow
LINE-2 IN
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Editing
Example C
How to connect to a stereo system
Connect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using an audio cord (not supplied).
stereo system, using an audio cord (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• When you connect another VCR to the LINE-3 or LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT
to display “L3” or “L2” in the display window.
TV
LINE-3
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
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Operation (when recording on this VCR)
To stop editing
Press the
x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press
X on this VCR when an unwanted scene
begins. When it ends, press
X again to resume recording.
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or
LP.
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback)
VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search
for the point to start recording and press
for the point to start recording and press
X to set it to playback pause.
3
Press
z
REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the
X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
z
REC
X
x
REC
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General setup information
Additional Information
General setup information
Changing setup options
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press
mode, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select “User Set,” then press
ENTER.
The “USER SET” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to select the option to change.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ShowView Extend
Smart Trilogic
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
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Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
*
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not available on SLV-D980P D
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SLV-D980P D only
4
Press
B/b to change the setting.
When changing the “RF Output Channel,” confirmation messages will
appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.
appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Menu option
Set this option to
Colour System
• “
Auto
” to select the colour system automatically.
• “PAL” to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• “B/W” to use the tape recorded in black and white.
When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:
• “
• “B/W” to use the tape recorded in black and white.
When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:
• “
NTPB
” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL TV.
• “NTSC4.43” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on Multi
TV.
NICAM*
1
• “
On
” to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.
• “Off” to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.
For details, see page 102.
Smart Trilogic
• “
On
” to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• “Off” to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
ShowView Extend*
2
• “
Off
” to deactivate the ShowView Extend function.
• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the ShowView
setting by the selected amount of time.
ENTER
SET UP
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
service facility.
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
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The
?/1 (on/standby) switch does
not function.
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
The power is turned on but the DVD-
VCR does not operate.
VCR does not operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for
over three hours.
over three hours.
Cl
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The clock has stopped and “--:--”
appears in the display window.
appears in the display window.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the mains. Reset the clock (and timer).
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The remote commander does not
function.
function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The tracking meter does not appear
on the screen.
on the screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other TVs.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
commander.
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There is no picture/picture noise
appears.
appears.
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The connecting cords are damaged.
• Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and switch
• The connecting cords are damaged.
• Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and switch
the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
player appears on the TV screen.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the picture output from your player goes through your
• If the picture output from your player goes through your
VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even
when you connect your player directly to your TV, please
try connecting your player to your TV’s S-VIDEO input
(page 61).
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even
when you connect your player directly to your TV, please
try connecting your player to your TV’s S-VIDEO input
(page 61).
• You have set the player to progressive format (the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” (page 68).
though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” (page 68).
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format
(480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set
the player to progressive format. In this case, set
“Progressive” to “Off” and the player is set to normal
(interlace) format (page 68).
the player to progressive format. In this case, set
“Progressive” to “Off” and the player is set to normal
(interlace) format (page 68).
• COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or
“Progressive” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu is not set
correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in
orange. Check the setting (page 66) and connection
(page 62).
correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in
orange. Check the setting (page 66) and connection
(page 62).
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN
SETUP” menu the picture does not
fill the screen.
in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN
SETUP” menu the picture does not
fill the screen.
• The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
There is no picture from your VCR
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
• The DVD player must be in standby mode to view
pictures from your VCR.
S
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There is no sound.
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The connecting cord is damaged.
• The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the
• The connecting cord is damaged.
• The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the
amplifier (receiver) (page 59).
• The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.
• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play
• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play
mode.
• The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the
audio settings (page 63).
audio settings (page 63).
Sound is noisy.
• When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will
come from the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (page 37) or
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
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Troubleshooting
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The sound volume is low.
• The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound
volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “Wide
Range” (page 65).
Range” (page 65).
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The disc does not play.
• The disc is turned over.
• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the
• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the
disc tray.
• The disc is skewed.
• The player cannot play certain discs (page 7).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.
• The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not
• The player cannot play certain discs (page 7).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.
• The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not
correctly finalized (page 7).
• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The MP3 audio track cannot be
played (page 89).
played (page 89).
• The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
UDF.
UDF.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the
extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The JPEG image file cannot be
played.
played.
• The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
UDF.
UDF.
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG”
or “.JPEG.”
• The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the
extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
• Length or width of the image is more than 4720 dots.
The title of the MP3 audio album/
track or JPEG image album/file is not
correctly displayed.
track or JPEG image album/file is not
correctly displayed.
• The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other
characters are displayed as asterisks.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
the beginning.
• Programme play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been
selected (pages 81, 83, 84).
• Resume play has taken effect (page 36).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
automatically.
• The disc features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, shuffle play, or
programme play.
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, shuffle play, or
programme play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some
operations. See the operating manual that comes with the
disc.
disc.
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The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
cannot be changed.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 75).
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
changed or turned off.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 75).
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 75).
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
• When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
abnormally, unplug the player.
Symptom
Remedy
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The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
on the TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable,
make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display
window. Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote
commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.
window. Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote
commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.
The picture is not clear.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset
the RF channel output of your VCR (page 17).
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony
video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service
charge will be required). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s,
as it may damage the video heads.
video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service
charge will be required). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s,
as it may damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture has no colour.
• The “Colour System” option in the “USER SET” menu is
set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the
system that the tape was recorded in.
system that the tape was recorded in.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
picture search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
connection.
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Troubleshooting
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The sound from a tape recorded with
the VCR is not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the display
window is flashing.
the VCR is not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the display
window is flashing.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a
Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.
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No TV programme appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset
the RF channel output of your VCR (page 17).
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from
other equipment.
programmes; select a line input when recording from
other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
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The timer does not operate.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the mains for more than one minute. Reset the clock and
timer.
timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
The VPS/PDC function does not
operate properly.
operate properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one
• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be
altered and the VCR might not start recording.
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You cannot watch PAY-TV/Canal
Plus programmes when the VCR is
in standby mode.
Plus programmes when the VCR is
in standby mode.
• Check that “DEC” is set to “ON” for this channel in the
“TV STATION TABLE” menu.
• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
A PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme is
always recorded scrambled.
always recorded scrambled.
• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
• Check that “DEC” is set to “ON” for this channel in the
“TV STATION TABLE” menu.
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A tape cannot be inserted.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The selected input line connector
number does not appear in the
display window.
number does not appear in the
display window.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
The VCR mechanism needs to be
cleaned.
cleaned.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine.
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine.
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Glossary
Glossary
Chapter (page 38)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Dolby Digital (pages 60 and 64)
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital
audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data are recorded
discretely and little deterioration is realized
because all channel data processing is digital.
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital
audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data are recorded
discretely and little deterioration is realized
because all channel data processing is digital.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 59)
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, centre and rear signals.
The rear channel is monaural.
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, centre and rear signals.
The rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 64)
Digital audio compression technology that
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same 5.1
discrete channels of high quality digital
audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same 5.1
discrete channels of high quality digital
audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
DVD (page 6)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and
single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),
which is 7 times that of a CD. The data
capacity of a double-layer and single-sided
DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-
sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and
double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size. The DVD also uses a variable
rate coding technology that changes the data
to be allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),
which is 7 times that of a CD. The data
capacity of a double-layer and single-sided
DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-
sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and
double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size. The DVD also uses a variable
rate coding technology that changes the data
to be allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
DVD-RW (page 6)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created
in Video mode have the same format as a
DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR
(Video Recording) mode allow the contents
to be programmed or edited.
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created
in Video mode have the same format as a
DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR
(Video Recording) mode allow the contents
to be programmed or edited.
DVD+RW (page 6)
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD
VIDEO format.
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD
VIDEO format.
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Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television.
The even number field shows the even
numbered lines of an image, and the odd
numbered field shows the odd numbered
lines of an image.
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television.
The even number field shows the even
numbered lines of an image, and the odd
numbered field shows the odd numbered
lines of an image.
Progressive format (pages 62 and 68)
Compared to the Interlace format that
alternately shows every other line of an
image (field) to create one frame, the
Progressive format shows the entire image at
once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30
frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the
Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in
one second. The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper. This player
is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive
format.
alternately shows every other line of an
image (field) to create one frame, the
Progressive format shows the entire image at
once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30
frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the
Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in
one second. The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper. This player
is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive
format.
Title (page 38)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track (page 38)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
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Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (36) (43)
B PROGRESSIVE indicator
B PROGRESSIVE indicator
(62) (68)
C Disc tray (33)
D A (open/close) button (33) (35)
E Tape compartment (42)
F A (eject) button (43)
G z REC (record) button (46)
H m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons
D A (open/close) button (33) (35)
E Tape compartment (42)
F A (eject) button (43)
G z REC (record) button (46)
H m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons
(35) (43)
I x (stop) button (34) (43)
J X (pause) button (34) (43)
K H (play) button*
K H (play) button*
1
(34) (42)
L
Remote sensor (10)
M PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons*
1
(46)
N SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10)
O LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks*
O LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks*
2
(111)
*
1
H and PROGRAM/TRACKING + button has
a tactile dot.
Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the DVD-VCR.
a tactile dot.
Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the DVD-VCR.
*
2
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Display window
A DVD indicator (34)
B Angle indicator (78)
C Record indicator (46)
D VIDEO indicator (42)
E Tape indicator (42)
F Timer indicator (51)
B Angle indicator (78)
C Record indicator (46)
D VIDEO indicator (42)
E Tape indicator (42)
F Timer indicator (51)
G STEREO indicator (102)
H Playing time/clock/current status
H Playing time/clock/current status
indicator (34) (42)
I SURR (surround) indicator (87)
J DTS indicator (64)
K Disc indicator (34)
J DTS indicator (64)
K Disc indicator (34)
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