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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.
• 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 PDC function does not operate
properly.
properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the PDC time you set is the correct one (there
• Check that the 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
PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered
and the VCR might not start recording.
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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.
Symptom
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Glossary
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Glossary
Chapter (page 35)
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 30 and 55)
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 (page 30)
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the 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 process outputs the
front, centre and rear signals. The rear
channel is monaural.
DTS (page 55)
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+R (page 6)
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.
Contents can be recorded only once to a
DVD+R, and will have the same format as a
DVD VIDEO.
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.
Contents can be recorded only once to a
DVD+R, and will have the same format as a
DVD VIDEO.
DVD-R (page 6)
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the
same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be
recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will
have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-R has two different modes:
VR mode and Video mode. DVDs 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.
same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be
recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will
have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-R has two different modes:
VR mode and Video mode. DVDs 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.
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Glossary
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.
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 27 and 59)
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 35)
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 35)
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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Index to parts and controls
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (34) (40)
B Disc tray (31)
C A (open/close) button (31) (33)
D Tape compartment (38)
E A (eject) button (39)
F z REC (record) button (42)
G m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons
B Disc tray (31)
C A (open/close) button (31) (33)
D Tape compartment (38)
E A (eject) button (39)
F z REC (record) button (42)
G m (rewind)/M (fast-forward) buttons
(33) (39)
H x (stop) button (32) (39)
I X (pause) button (32) (39)
J H (play) button (32) (38)
K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10)
L
J H (play) button (32) (38)
K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10)
L
Remote sensor (10)
M PROGRESSIVE indicator (60)
N PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons*
N PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons*
(42) (97)
O LINE-2 IN t/o L (mono)/R jacks
(101)
* PROGRAM/TRACKING + button has a tactile
dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when
operating the DVD-VCR.
operating the DVD-VCR.
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Display window
A DVD indicator (32)
B Angle indicator (68)
C Record indicator (42)
D VIDEO indicator (38)
E Tape indicator (38)
F Timer indicator (47)
B Angle indicator (68)
C Record indicator (42)
D VIDEO indicator (38)
E Tape indicator (38)
F Timer indicator (47)
G STEREO indicator (93)
H Playing time/clock/current status
H Playing time/clock/current status
indicator (32) (38)
I SURR (surround) indicator (77)
J DTS indicator (55)
K Disc indicator (32)
J DTS indicator (55)
K Disc indicator (32)
Rear panel
DVD player and VCR
A Mains lead (13)
B OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (13)
C
B OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (13)
C
(in from aerial) connector (13)
D
(out to tv) connector (13)
E LINE-3 connector (15)
F LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (14)
F LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (14)
DVD player only
G LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (29)
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT C
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT C
R
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B
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jacks (27)
I S-VIDEO OUT jack (27)
J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
J DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
(COAXIAL) (29)
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Remote commander for DVD
A Z (open/close) button (31) (33)
B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10)
C SELECT DVD button (10)
D Number buttons* (11) (64)
E CLEAR button (25) (72)
F SURROUND button (77)
G SET UP button (18)
H SUBTITLE button (69)
I AUDIO button* (75)
J
B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10)
C SELECT DVD button (10)
D Number buttons* (11) (64)
E CLEAR button (25) (72)
F SURROUND button (77)
G SET UP button (18)
H SUBTITLE button (69)
I AUDIO button* (75)
J
SKIP button (32)
K
REPLAY
button (32)
L X (pause) button (32)
M H (play) button* (32)
N V/v/B/b buttons
M H (play) button* (32)
N V/v/B/b buttons
ENTER button (54)
O DISPLAY button (35)
P TOP MENU button (66)
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (34)
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (11)
S ZOOM button (67)
T -/-- (ten’s digit) button (11)
U REPEAT button (71) (73)
V ANGLE button (68)
W
P TOP MENU button (66)
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (34)
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (11)
S ZOOM button (67)
T -/-- (ten’s digit) button (11)
U REPEAT button (71) (73)
V ANGLE button (68)
W
m/M y buttons (32) (33)
X . PREV (previous)/> NEXT
buttons (32)
Y x (stop) button (32)
Z O RETURN button (22) (36)
wj MENU button (66)
Z O RETURN button (22) (36)
wj MENU button (66)
* Number 5, AUDIO and
H buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the DVD-VCR.
when operating the DVD-VCR.
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Remote commander for VCR
A Z (eject) button (39)
B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10)
C SELECT VIDEO button (10)
D Number buttons* (11) (45)
E CLEAR button (25) (40)
F SET UP button (18)
G TIMER button (49)
H AUDIO button* (93)
I
B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10)
C SELECT VIDEO button (10)
D Number buttons* (11) (45)
E CLEAR button (25) (40)
F SET UP button (18)
G TIMER button (49)
H AUDIO button* (93)
I
SKIP button (39)
J
REPLAY button (39)
K SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (42)
L z REC (record) button (42)
M X (pause) button (39)
N H (play) button* (38)
O V/v/B/b buttons
M X (pause) button (39)
N H (play) button* (38)
O V/v/B/b buttons
ENTER button (16) (46)
P DISPLAY button (43)
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (40)
R PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (40)
R PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–
buttons* (42) (97)
S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (11)
T -/-- (ten’s digit) button (11)
U MUTING button (11)
V INDEX button (95)
W TV/VIDEO button (11)
X INPUT SELECT button (42)
Y m (rewind)/M (fast-forward)/
T -/-- (ten’s digit) button (11)
U MUTING button (11)
V INDEX button (95)
W TV/VIDEO button (11)
X INPUT SELECT button (42)
Y m (rewind)/M (fast-forward)/
SLOW
y buttons (39)
Z ./> SHUTTLE buttons (39)
wj x (stop) button (39)
wk O RETURN button (22) (98)
wj x (stop) button (39)
wk O RETURN button (22) (98)
* Number 5, AUDIO,
H and
PROG/
TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
DVD-VCR.
the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
DVD-VCR.
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DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
Abbreviation
Language
ARA
Arabic
BUL
Bulgarian
CHI
Chinese
CRO
Croatian
CZE
Czech
DAN
Danish
DEU
German
ENG
English
ESP
Spanish
FIN
Finish
FRA
French
GRE
Greek
HUN
Hungarian
IDN
Indonesian
IND
Hindi
ISL
Icelandic
ITA
Italian
IWR
Hebrew
JPN
Japanese
KOR
Korean
MAL
Malay
NLD
Dutch
NOR
Norwegian
POL
Polish
POR
Portuguese
RUS
Russian
SVE
Swedish
THA
Thai
TUR
Turkish
VIE
Vietnamese
ZAF
Afrikaans
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Index
Index
Numerics
16:9 58
4:3 Letter Box 58
4:3 Pan Scan 58
4:3 Letter Box 58
4:3 Pan Scan 58
A
Adjusting
picture 97
tracking 97
tracking 97
Aerial hookup 13
Angle 68
Audio track 94
Auto Clock Set 16
Auto Set Up 16
Angle 68
Audio track 94
Auto Clock Set 16
Auto Set Up 16
C
Changing the station name 25
Cleaning the video heads 3
Clock setting 19
Connecting
Cleaning the video heads 3
Clock setting 19
Connecting
the DVD-VCR and your
TV 13
to a TV with a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector 14
to video equipment 101
TV 13
to a TV with a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector 14
to video equipment 101
Counter 40
Custom AV Mode 37
Custom AV Mode 37
D
Daily/weekly recording 47
DATA CD 6
DATA CD 6
, 79, 85
DATA DVD 6
, 79, 85
Disabling the programme
positions 24
DOLBY DIGITAL 55
positions 24
DOLBY DIGITAL 55
, 75
DTS 55
, 75
DVD 6
E
Editing 101
EP mode 39
EP mode 39
H
Handling discs 8
Hi-fi audio track 94
Hi-fi audio track 94
I
Index scan 96
Index search 96
Instant Advance 33
Instant Replay 33
Index search 96
Instant Advance 33
Instant Replay 33
, 39
Instant Skip 39
J
JPEG 6
, 85
L
Language selecting 18
LP mode 42
LP mode 42
M
Manual fine tuning 23
Monaural 93
Monitoring
Monaural 93
Monitoring
during playback 94
during recording 93
during recording 93
MP3 6
, 79
N
NICAM broadcasts 93
Normal audio track 94
Normal audio track 94
P
Parental Control 63
PBC (Playback control) 89
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 47
Picture adjustment 97
Playback 31
PBC (Playback control) 89
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 47
Picture adjustment 97
Playback 31
, 38
at various speeds 33
, 39
JPEG image files 85
MP3 audio track 79
programme play 71
repeat play 73
selecting the sound 75
MP3 audio track 79
programme play 71
repeat play 73
selecting the sound 75
, 94
shuffle play 73
shuttle play 39
slow motion 33
shuttle play 39
slow motion 33
, 39
VIDEO CDs 89
Playback quickly or slowly with
sound 34
Presetting channels 21
Programme play 71
Progressive 112
sound 34
Presetting channels 21
Programme play 71
Progressive 112
R
Recording 41
daily/weekly 51
quick timer recording 91
saving 43
using the VIDEO Plus+
system 45
while watching another
programme 43
quick timer recording 91
saving 43
using the VIDEO Plus+
system 45
while watching another
programme 43
, 48, 51
Repeat play 73
Resume play 34
Rotation 86
Resume play 34
Rotation 86
S
Safety tab 43
Scart connection 14
Searching
Scart connection 14
Searching
at various speeds 33
, 39
Shuffle play 73
Shuttle play 39
Slide show 87
Smart trilogic 97
SP mode 42
STEREO 75
Shuttle play 39
Slide show 87
Smart trilogic 97
SP mode 42
STEREO 75
, 93
Subtitle 69
Surround 77
Surround 77
T
Timer setting
quick timer recording 91
using the VIDEO Plus+
system 45
using the VIDEO Plus+
system 45
Tracking adjustment. see
Adjusting
Adjusting
U
Usable discs 6
V
VIDEO CD 6
VIDEO Plus+ recording 45
VIDEO Plus+ recording 45
Z
Zoom 67
, 86
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