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Connecting the DVD-VCR
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Use this hookup if your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to
and connect it to
on the rear panel of
the DVD-VCR.
2
Connect
of the DVD-VCR and the
aerial input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.
aerial cable.
3
Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the
DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV)
connector on the TV with the Scart cable.
DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV)
connector on the TV with the Scart cable.
4
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
If you connect additional equipments to the DVD-VCR (page 15, 27, 29), be
sure to connect the mains lead after all comections are completed.
sure to connect the mains lead after all comections are completed.
Mains lead
LINE-1
(EURO AV)
(EURO AV)
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
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Connecting the DVD-VCR
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this DVD-VCR using the LINE-3 jack.
To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through
When you connect the DVD-VCR to your TV via the SCART jacks, you can watch
programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this DVD-VCR on the TV
even when the DVD-VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital
tuner, this DVD-VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner
to the TV without turning itself on.
programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this DVD-VCR on the TV
even when the DVD-VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital
tuner, this DVD-VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner
to the TV without turning itself on.
Notes
• This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners.
• When the DVD-VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if “Power Save” in “OPTION” menu is
• When the DVD-VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.
• 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.
• The Line Through function will not operate when you make the connection using an audio/
video cord.
Connecting to a satellite or digital tuner
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)
: Signal flow
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
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Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the
Auto Set Up function
Before using the DVD-VCR for the first
time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto
Set Up function. With this function, you can
set TV channels, guide channels for the
VIDEO Plus+ system, and DVD-VCR clock
automatically.
time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto
Set Up function. With this function, you can
set TV channels, guide channels for the
VIDEO Plus+ system, and DVD-VCR clock
automatically.
Before you start…
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them (in the
appropriate order for your local area).
DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them (in the
appropriate order for your local area).
If you want to change the order of the channels
or disable unwanted programme positions, see
“Changing programme positions” on page 23 or
see “Disabling unwanted programme positions” on page 24.
or disable unwanted programme positions, see
“Changing programme positions” on page 23 or
see “Disabling unwanted programme positions” on page 24.
After the search is complete, the current time appears for any stations that
transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually.
See “Setting the clock” on page 19.
transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually.
See “Setting the clock” on page 19.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
Please wait
RETURN
AUTO SETUP
SET UP
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Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press SET UP.
Tip
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto
Set Up function, see page 18.
Notes
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, timer,
etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after
you purchase the DVD-VCR.
• If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, select “Install” in the “OPTION” menu,
then press
V/v to select “Auto Setup.”
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing
x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more
during power off with no tape inserted.
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Selecting a language
Step 5 : Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Set the TV to video input so that the signal
• Set the TV to video input so that the signal
from the player appears on the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).
• 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 “Language,” then press
ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
4
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
V/v
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
RETURN
LANGUAGE SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
English
Français
Deutsch
Français
Deutsch
B
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Italiano
Nederlands
ENTER
SET UP
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Setting the clock
Step 6 : Setting the clock
You must set the clock on the DVD-VCR to
use the timer features properly.
use the timer features properly.
The Auto Clock Set function works only if a
station in your area is broadcasting a time
signal.
station in your area is broadcasting a time
signal.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Set the TV to video input so that the signal
• Set the TV to video input so that the signal
from the player appears on the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).
• 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 “Clock,” then press
ENTER.
The “CLOCK SET” menu appears.
3
Set the hour, minutes, day, month, and year in
sequence by pressing
sequence by pressing
B/b to select the item to
be set, and press
V/v to select the digits.
The day of the week is set automatically.
Press
b to select “Auto Clock.”
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
12:00 01/JAN /2006 SUN
Time Date
Auto Clock
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Year
[ On ]
ENTER
12:00 01/JAN /2006 SUN
Time Date
Auto Clock
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Year
[ On ]
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Setting the clock
Tip
• If you set “Auto Clock” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the DVD-
VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal
from the station.
from the station.
Note
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
4
Press
V/v to select
“
On
”
for the setting of the
Auto Clock Set function.
The DVD-VCR automatically sets the clock
according to the time signal broadcast between
the channels PR 1 to PR 5.
according to the time signal broadcast between
the channels PR 1 to PR 5.
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function,
select “Off.”
select “Off.”
5
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
6
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
Year
[ On ]
18:30 28/SEP /2006 THU
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
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B
Time Date
Auto Clock
ENTER
SET UP
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Presetting channels
Step 7 : Presetting channels
If some channels could not be preset using
the Auto Set Up function, you can preset
them manually.
the Auto Set Up function, you can preset
them manually.
After setting channels, you can change the
programme settings manually.
– Changing programme positions (page 23)
– Disabling unwanted programme positions
programme settings manually.
– Changing programme positions (page 23)
– Disabling unwanted programme positions
(page 24)
– Changing the station names (page 25)
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Set the TV to video input so that the signal
• Set the TV to video input so that the signal
from the player appears on the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).
• 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.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
CLEAR
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
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
29
27
30
32
32
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
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DELETE :
V
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B
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Presetting channels
4
Press
V/v to select the row which you want to
preset, then press
b.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 80, press
positions 6 to 80, press
V/v repeatedly.
5
Press
B/b repeatedly until the channel you
want is displayed.
6
Press
V/v to select “NAME,” then press b.
7
Enter the station name.
1
Press
V/v to select a character.
Each time you press
V, the character
changes as shown below.
A
t
B
t
…
t
Z
t
0
t
1
t
…
t
9
t
– (
space)
t
A
2
Press
b to set the next character.
The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press
To correct a character, press
B/b until the character you want to correct
flashes, then reset it.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
8
Press ENTER to confirm the station name.
9
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: –
: – – –
: – – – –
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
V
v
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – –
: – – – –
V
v
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 33
: 33
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
: – – – –
V
v
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 33
: 33
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: O – – –
: O – – –
V
v
B
b
ENTER
SET UP
RETURN
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Presetting channels
If the picture is not clear
If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function.
After step 5, press
After step 5, press
V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture. Then
press ENTER.
Tip
• The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.
Note
• When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the
picture being received.
After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like.
Changing programme positions
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.
4
Press
V/v to select the row containing the programme position
you want to change.
To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press
V/v repeatedly.
V/v repeatedly.
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
29
27
30
32
32
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
29
27
30
32
32
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
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Presetting channels
After setting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions
will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.
will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.
5
Press ENTER, then press
V/v to move to the desired
programme position.
6
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 4 through 6.
7
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
Disabling unwanted programme positions
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.
4
Press
V/v to select the row which you want to disable.
To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press
V/v repeatedly.
V/v repeatedly.
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
29
27
30
32
32
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
V
v
B
ENTER
SWAPPING :
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
29
27
30
32
32
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
29
27
30
32
32
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
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Presetting channels
Note
• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a
programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). If the station names are not
displayed, you can enter them manually. The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for
station names to appear automatically.
displayed, you can enter them manually. The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for
station names to appear automatically.
5
Press CLEAR.
The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other programme positions you want to disable.
7
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
Changing the station names
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.
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
27
27
30
32
32
NAME
AAB –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
29
27
30
32
32
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
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Presetting channels
4
Press
V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter
the station name, then press
b.
To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press
V/v repeatedly.
5
Press
V/v to select “NAME,” then press b.
6
Enter the station name.
1
Press
V/v to select a character.
Each time you press
V, the character changes as shown
below.
A
t
B
t
…
t
Z
t
0
t
1
t
…
t
9
t
– (space)
t
A
2
Press
b to set the next character.
The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press
To correct a character, press
B/b until the character you want to correct flashes, then
reset it.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
7
Press ENTER to confirm the new name.
8
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 33
: 33
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
v V
B
b
: –
: – – – –
: – – – –
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 33
: 33
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
: – – – –
v V
B
b
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 33
: 33
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: O – – –
: O – – –
v V
B
b
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S-Video/Component Video hookup
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Advanced Hookups
S-Video/Component Video hookup
Select one of the following patterns
A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). You can enjoy higher quality images when playing DVDs.
Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/Component
Video hookup. See page 29 for audio connections.
(COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/Component
Video hookup. See page 29 for audio connections.
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, you must use the connection
B.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
COAXIAL
AUDIO
R
L
C
R
C
B
Y
l : Signal flow
(DVD only)
(DVD only)
TV
S-VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV
DVD-VCR
to S-VIDEO OUT
Component video
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
(red)
(green) (blue)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
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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.
B
Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks
Connect 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.
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, you must use this
connection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. For
details, see “To set the “Progressive” setting” (page 59).
the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high
quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, you must use this
connection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. For
details, see “To set the “Progressive” setting” (page 59).
Notes
• The connection using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only for
the DVD player. The signal from the VCR will not be output.
• In the connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack, if you set “Progressive” to “On” in the
“SCREEN SETUP” menu, S-Video playback may be distorted.
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A/V Receiver hookup
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A/V Receiver hookup
Select one of the following patterns
A or B, accordiing to the input jack on your AV amplifier
(receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier
(receiver).
(receiver).
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected
components.
components.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
COAXIAL
AUDIO
R
L
C
R
C
B
Y
DVD-VCR
Front (R)
Front (L)
Subwoofer
l : Signal flow
Rear (L)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
with a decoder
Center
Rear (R)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
[Speakers]
(red)
(white)
[Speakers]
to audio input
(red)
(white)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to coaxial digital input
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (COAXIAL)
OUT (COAXIAL)
or
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