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A/V Receiver hookup
A
Connecting to audio L/R jacks
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.
You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo 
speakers.  Select from “Surround1”, “Surround2” or “Surround3” of the surround 
effects (page 77).
B
 Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack
Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*
1
 Digital or DTS*
2
decoder and a digital input jack.  You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital 
(5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).
*
1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*
2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note
• After you have completed the connection using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL), be 
sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” 
menu (page 55).  Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
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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.
Before you start...
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
• 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).
1
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2
Press 
Z to open the disc tray and 
place a disc on the disc tray.
SELECT DVD
H
X
x
./> 
/
 m/M y
Z
with the playback side 
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 91).
• 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 57).
• 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 
point of the scratch.
• Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is not guaranteed.
3
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 66.  For 
VIDEO CDs, see page 89.
* “– – – – –” appears when no disc 
is loaded.
Additional operations
To
Press
Stop play
x
Pause play
X
If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD 
player will automatically stop.
Resume play after pause
H
Go to the next frame in pause mode
 SKIP
Go to the previous frame in pause 
mode
 REPLAY
Go to the next chapter, track, or 
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
. PREV on the remote or m on the unit
Hour Minute  Second
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*
1
Playback quickly or slowly with sound (see “To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)” on 
page 34).
*
2
For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only
Notes
• No sound is output except for:
– during normal play
– 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 
possible only while the disc is stopped.  Press TOP MENU to switch between ORG and PL.
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
fast forward: PLAY 
t ×1.4 ••N•*
1
t 1M t 2M t
3
M t 4M t 5M t 6M
fast reverse: PLAY 
t 1m t 2m t 3m t 4m t
5
m 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)
X during playback, then press 
 or 
y
The playback speed changes as follows each time you press 
 or 
y:
• DVD
forward slow motion: ×0.6 ••
N•*
1
t 2 y t 3 y
reverse slow motion (except for DVD-RW in VR 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*
2
(Instant Replay)
 REPLAY
Briefly fast forward the current 
scene  for 30 seconds in continuous 
play mode*
2
(Instant Advance)
 SKIP
You can press 
SKIP up to 4 times.  This allows you to fast 
forward up to 2 minutes in total.
Stop play and remove the disc
Z
To
Press
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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 
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.
• You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound.
In addition, you cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when DTS audio 
output is set.
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 
?/1.
Tip
• To begin playback from the top of the disc, press 
x twice then press H.
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.
• 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) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in “AUDIO SETUP” 
menu (page 54), 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) jack.
• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” 
menu (page 54).  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 54).  A loud noise may come out from the speakers, 
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
* “DTS”  and  “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 
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.
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Guide to the on-screen display
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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 118 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.
The displayed contents differ according to 
the type of disc being played.
Before you start...
• Set  TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to 
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 10).
V/v/B/b
ENTER
Number 
buttons
DISPLAY
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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Guide to the on-screen display
To playback the desired title/track or chapter
You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using 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.
To playback from the desired title/track counter position
You can playback the desired title/track counter position 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.
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
1/3
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Standard
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 
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.
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.
1/3
1/36
Standard
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.
Full (modulated) sound with 
even clearer treble and bass than 
Dynamic 1.
Dynamic 1
Produces a bold dynamic picture 
by increasing the picture contrast 
and the colour intensity.
Full (modulated) sound with 
clear treble and bass.
Standard
Off (Default setting)
Displays a standard picture.
Standard sound.
Cinema 1
White colours become brighter 
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.
Powerful sound with even 
stronger bass than Cinema 1.
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Playing a tape
Playing a tape 
Before you start...
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. 
• 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).
1
Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
2
Insert a tape.
The VCR starts playing automatically if 
you insert a tape with its safety tab 
removed.
3
Press 
H.
The display window shows the 
playback time.
When the tape reaches the end, 
it will rewind automatically.
SELECT VIDEO
DISPLAY
H
X
x
/
?
/
1
TRACKING +/–
CLEAR
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m/M y
Z
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Second
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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
“REW” flashes in the display window.
*
4
“FF” flashes in the display window.
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 104).  (Normally set the option to “Auto.”)
Additional operations
To
Press
Stop play
x
Pause play
X
If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will 
automatically resume play.
Resume play after pause
X or H
Fast-forward the tape
M during stop
Rewind the tape
m during stop
Eject the tape
Z
View the picture during fast-
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.
Play in slow motion*
1
During pause, press 
y.
Replay the previous scene in 
continuous play mode*
2
(Instant Replay)
During playback, press 
REPLAY.
Fast forward the current scene for 
30 seconds in continuous play 
mode 
(Instant Skip)
During playback, press 
SKIP.
You can press 
SKIP up to 4 times.  This allows you to fast 
forward up to 2 minutes in total.
Play at various speeds
(Shuttle play)
During playback, press 
.or >.  You can change the 
playback speed as follows.
REW*
3
y –PLAY2 y –PLAY y –SLOW y STILL y 
SLOW 
y PLAY y PLAY2 y FF*
4
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Playing a tape
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 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.”
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.
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 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.
• 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 
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.
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Recording TV programmes 
Before you start...
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. 
When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn 
it on.
• 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).
• Make sure the tape is longer than the total 
recording time.
1
Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
PROG +/–
z
REC
SP/LP
DISPLAY
SELECT VIDEO
INPUT 
SELECT
x
H
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Recording TV programmes
To stop recording
Press 
x.
3
• To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme 
position number you want appears in the display window.
• To  record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE 
inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the 
display window.
4
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP.  However, SP 
(Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
5
Press 
z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
• PROG/
TRACKING
INPUT
SELECT
SP / LP
REC
Recording indicator
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To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY three times.  With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the 
remaining time.
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure “Tape Select” in the 
“VIDEO SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 99).
Maximum Recording Time
To watch another TV programme while recording
Set the TV to the TV’s antenna input and then select another channel on the TV.  
This change does not affect the recording.
To watch a DVD while recording
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off 
the safety tab as illustrated.  To record 
on the tape again, cover the tab hole 
with adhesive tape.
Tape Length
SP
LP
E-180
3 hrs
6 hrs
E-240
4 hrs
8 hrs
E-260
4 hrs 20 mins
8 hrs 40 mins
E-300
5 hrs
10 hrs
1
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2
Press 
Z and place the disc on the disc tray.
3
Press 
H.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback.  The TV screen will 
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
Time counter
Remaining tape length
2
0 : 0 0 : 2
STEREO
PAL
AUTO
PR  1
BBC 1
SP
6
1 : 4
R E M A I N
Safety tab
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Recording TV programmes
Tips
• To  select a programme position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.  
For two-digit numbers, press -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the number buttons.
• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input 
signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• The  display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the 
information will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.  When using a 
satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will 
not be correct.  This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the 
two video systems.
• The  remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or 
T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode.
• The  remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed.
• You cannot record a DVD directly to a VCR tape using your DVD-VCR.
• To  watch  a TV programme during video recording, stop disc playback.
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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+
®
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Recording TV programmes using the 
VIDEO Plus+
®
 system 
The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that 
simplifies programming the VCR to make 
timer recordings.  Just enter the PlusCode 
number listed in the TV programme guide.  
The date, times, and programme position of 
that programme are set automatically.  You 
can preset a total of six programmes, 
including settings made with other timer 
methods.
Before you start...
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to 
the correct time.
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.  
When using a satellite or digital tuner, turn 
it on.
• 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).
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the total 
recording time.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you 
cannot display the setup menu.  Stop the 
DVD playback.
1
Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
2
Press TIMER,
The “TIMER METHOD” menu appears.
INPUT SELECT
V/v/B/b
ENTER
?/1
x
CLEAR
TIMER
SELECT VIDEO
Number
buttons
SUBTITLE/
TIMER
Standard
VideoPlus
RETURN
TIMER METHOD
SET UP
ENTER
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