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Recording TV programmes using the timer
Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset up to six programmes at a
time.
time.
Before you start…
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to
the correct time.
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 10).
VCR (page 10).
• To record from other equipment, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
recording time.
• 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
(TIMER) and press ENTER.
You can also display the timer programming menu by pressing TIMER.
The timer programming menu appears.
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
V/v/B/b
ENTER
x
TIMER
SELECT VIDEO
?/1
SET UP
ENTER
SUBTITLE/
TIMER
PR DATE
START STOP
SPEED
v
V
b
B
SET UP
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To stop recording
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press
x.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press
v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the
indication changes as shown below. Press
V to change the indication in reverse order.
today
t
DLY
t
MO~SA
t
MO~FR
t
W-SA (every Saturday) .....
t
W-SU (every Sunday)
t
1 month later
t
(dates count down)
t
today
2
Set the programme position, date, start and
stop times and tape speed:
stop times and tape speed:
1
Press
b to select each item in turn.
2
Press
V/v to set each item.
To correct a setting, press
B to return to that
setting and reset.
• To record the same programme every day or
the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 47.
• To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE
inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR”
position.
position.
3
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
To enter another setting, press
V/v to select the next row and repeat step 2.
4
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.
5
Press
?/1 to turn off the DVD-VCR.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched
on.
on.
ENTER
INPUT
SELECT
SET UP
v
V
b
B
PR DATE
START STOP
SPEED
CLEAR
ENTER
ENTER
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 3 above, press
v to select “Auto.” When you are recording a programme in
the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time,
the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some
noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this
function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu must be
accurate (see page 105).
the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some
noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this
function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu must be
accurate (see page 105).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings” on page 54.
Note
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press
?/1 with no tape inserted.
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Recording TV programmes using EASY
TIMER
TIMER
The Easy Timer function allows you to make
timer recordings of programmes without turning
on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up
to six programmes that will be broadcast within
a month using EASY TIMER. The recording
start time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
timer recordings of programmes without turning
on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up
to six programmes that will be broadcast within
a month using EASY TIMER. The recording
start time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR.
• To record from other equipment, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
• To record from other equipment, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• Stop the DVD-VCR.
1
Press
EASY TIMER.
DATE indicator appears and the current date flashes in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, DAY indicator will appear. To set the date
and time, see “To set the clock” on page 52.
and time, see “To set the clock” on page 52.
2
Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording date.
PROGRAM +/–
EASY TIMER
X
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
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3
Press EASY TIMER to set the start time.
“START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
display window.
4
Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.
5
Press EASY TIMER to set the stop time.
“STOP” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
display window.
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
PROGRAM
EASY TIMER
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6
Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.
7
Press EASY TIMER.
The current programme position number flashes in the display window.
8
Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position number.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 connector or LINE-2 IN
jacks, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or
“L2.”
jacks, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or
“L2.”
9
Press EASY TIMER.
The current tape speed flashes in the display window.
10
Turn EASY TIMER to set the tape speed.
11
Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording. When using other equipment, leave it on.
EASY TIMER
PROGRAM
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
INPUT
SELECT
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
EASY TIMER
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To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the unit at the
same time during any of the Easy Timer settings.
same time during any of the Easy Timer settings.
To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel an Easy Timer setting, press any button other than EASY TIMER or
PROGRAM +/– on the unit or any button on the remote while you are making the setting.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings” on page 54.
Notes
• If six programmes have already been set using the manual timer setting, “FULL” appears in
the display window for about five seconds.
• If you are setting the clock for the first time or “12:– –” appears in the display window, you
cannot set the clock to February 29
th
using EASY TIMER. Please use the Auto Clock Set
feature to set the VCR to this day.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 11 on
page 51 with no tape inserted.
• When the setting time is incorrect, “Error” appears in the display window in step 11. Set the
timer again from step 1.
1
Hold down EASY TIMER so that DAY indicator appears in the display window.
However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
2
Turn EASY TIMER to set the day.
3
Press EASY TIMER.
MONTH indicator appears in the display window.
MONTH indicator appears in the display window.
4
Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month and then the year.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press EASY TIMER to start the clock.
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About the Demonstration Mode
The Easy Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than six examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of EASY TIMER. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if six
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
salesperson, to enter more than six examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of EASY TIMER. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if six
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press
X on the unit while turning EASY TIMER. “DEMO” appears in the display
window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is
cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will
remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use EASY TIMER
or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (page 54).
cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will
remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use EASY TIMER
or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (page 54).
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
settings
Before you start…
• Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to
the correct time.
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 10).
VCR (page 10).
• To record from other equipment, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
recording time.
• 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
(TIMER) and press ENTER.
You can also display the timer programming menu by pressing TIMER.
The timer programming menu appears.
2
Press
V/v to select setting you want to change
or cancel.
• To change the setting, press
B/b to select
the item you want to change, and press
V/v
to change it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
CLEAR
TIMER
SET UP
ENTER
SUBTITLE/
TIMER
ENTER
v
V
b
B
3 5
0 :0 0
1 : 0 0
SP
2 0
: 0 0
: 3 0
LP
6 0
:3 0
: 0 0
Auto
MO 30
WE 02
TU 30
WE 02
TU 30
2
2
2
0
2
2
3
2
2
2
PR DATE
START STOP
SPEED
SET UP
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
ENTER
v
V
b
B
3 5
0 :0 0
1 : 0 0
SP
2 0
: 0 0
: 3 0
LP
6 0
:3 0
: 0 0
Auto
MO 30
WE 02
TU 30
WE 02
TU 30
2
2
2
0
2
2
3
2
2
2
PR DATE
START STOP
SPEED
SET UP
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When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the
same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the
same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
3
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
4
Press ENTER to confirm all settings.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched
on.
on.
ENTER
ENTER
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
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A/V Receiver hookup
Advanced Hookups
A/V Receiver hookup
A
Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio
or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
A
DVD-VCR
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
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Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Surround decoder
Centre
Stereo audio cord (not supplied)
[Speakers]
(red)
(white)
[Speakers]
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to OUT AUDIO L/R
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A/V Receiver hookup
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Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio
or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers
or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS
decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the
surround sound effects of this player. You must make connections using
decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the
surround sound effects of this player. You must make connections using
and
.
* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note
• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital”
and “DTS” to “On” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu (page 60). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has
an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu
(page 60). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu
(page 60). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
B-1
B-2
B-2
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
B-1
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder
Subwoofer
Centre
[Speakers]
DVD-VCR
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
or
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
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Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
(red)
(white)
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to OUT AUDIO L/R
and
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
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S-Video/Component hookup
S-Video/Component hookup
Make audio connections using the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks when you use S-VIDEO/Component hookup.
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks when you use S-VIDEO/Component 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.
Note
• The connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
INPUT
S VIDEO
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(DVD only)
TV or AV amplifier
TV
S-VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
DVD-VCR
Audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Coaxial digital
cord (not
supplied)
cord (not
supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
or
or
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
to audio input
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S-Video/Component hookup
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Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks
Connect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and
length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
See page 56 for audio connections.
video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and
length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
See page 56 for audio connections.
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
(page 65). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange when the DVD player
outputs progressive signals.
connection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “SCREEN SETUP” menu
(page 65). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange when the DVD player
outputs progressive signals.
Note
• The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
l
: Signal flow
(DVD only)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV
(green)
(red)
(red)
(green)
(blue)
DVD-VCR
(blue)
PROGRESSIVE indicator
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Audio Setup
DVD Settings and Adjustments
Audio Setup
“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press
mode, then press
V/v to select
(DVD)
and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press
ENTER.
3
Press
V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
“Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS” or “Audio DRC.”
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup
Parental Setup
Audio Setup
RETURN
DVD SETUP
SET UP
ENTER
V v
ENTER
MPEG
Dolby Digital
DTS
Audio DRC
Audio DRC
RETURN
AUDIO SETUP
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ Off ]
[ PCM ]
[ Standard ]
[ D-PCM ]
ENTER
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Menu choices
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• Dolby Digital
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
• MPEG
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
• DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
4
Press
B/b to select an item.
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Dolby Digital
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
PCM
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound
tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound
tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
MPEG
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in MPEG decoder.
with a built-in MPEG decoder.
Off
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
On
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in DTS decoder.
with a built-in DTS decoder.
ENTER
SET UP
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