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Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functions
Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off”
functions
functions
The PBC (Playback control) function allows
you to search and perform other operations
interactively. PBC playback follows a
selection menu displayed on your TV screen.
you to search and perform other operations
interactively. PBC playback follows a
selection menu displayed on your TV screen.
1
Press MENU to select “PBC On.”
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Press
V/v to select the item number you want.
You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track.
V/v
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
O
RETURN
MENU
H
MENU
ENTER
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
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Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functions
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To return to the menu
Press
O RETURN.
To play using “PBC Off”
Press MENU to select “PBC Off.”
When “PBC Off” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot
play still pictures such as a menu.
To return to “PBC On,” press MENU to select “PBC On.”
When “PBC Off” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot
play still pictures such as a menu.
To return to “PBC On,” press MENU to select “PBC On.”
Tip
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in
the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
H.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
ENTER
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Quick Timer Recording
VCR Additional Operations
Quick Timer Recording
After you have started recording, you can
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
1
While recording, press
z REC.
2
Press
z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
In SP mode
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
In LP mode
Each press advances the time as shown below.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording.
recording.
z
REC
x
REC
REC
0:30
1:00
4:00
4:30
Normal recording
0:30
8:00
9:00
1:00
Normal recording
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To extend the duration
Press
z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press
z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop while recording
Press
x.
Notes
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
duration time.
• During DVD playback, DVD-VCR does not standby even if the VCR stops recording.
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
programmes
In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based
on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the
STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the
STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To select bilingual sound while recording
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual programmes
To select stereo programme while recording
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Main
MAIN
STEREO
Sub
SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
MAIN/SUB
STEREO
Standard sound*
MONO
STEREO
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
LCH
STEREO
Right channel
RCH
STEREO
Standard sound*
LCH + RCH
STEREO
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
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In the NICAM system
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM” in the “USER SET” menu should be set
to “On” (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 109 for details.
to “On” (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 109 for details.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during Hi-Fi playback
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
Stereo programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
NICAM, STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
NICAM, LCH
STEREO
Right channel
NICAM, RCH
STEREO
Left and right channels*
NICAM, LCH + RCH
STEREO
Bilingual programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Main
NICAM, MAIN
STEREO
Sub
NICAM, SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
NICAM, MAIN/SUB
STEREO
Standard sound*
NICAM, MONO
STEREO
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
LCH
STEREO
Right channel
RCH
STEREO
Mix sound*
MIX
STEREO
Mono sound
MONO
No indicator
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-Fi audio is recorded onto the
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
Notes
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO setting.
Stereo
Usually mixed
left/right channels
left/right channels
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Normal audio track
(monaural)
(monaural)
Hi-Fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Sub (right channel)
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Searching using index function
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Searching using index function
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
The VCR automatically marks the tape with
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
2
Press INDEX, then press
m/M. The
VCR starts scanning each recording for five
seconds in the corresponding direction.
seconds in the corresponding direction.
3
Press
H to start playback when you find the desired point.
INDEX
H
m/M
x
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INDEX
INDEX SCAN
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Searching using index function
To search a specific recording (Index search)
To stop searching
Press
x.
Note
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an
index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press INDEX, then press
m/M twice.
• To search ahead, press
M twice.
• To search backwards, press
m twice.
3
Press
m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme
is located.
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
±20, respectively.
±20, respectively.
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
point.
REPEAT/
INDEX
INDEX SEARCH
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
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Adjusting the picture
(tracking)
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may
occur if the recording is in poor condition. In
this case, manually adjust the tracking.
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may
occur if the recording is in poor condition. In
this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to
display the tracking meter. The distortion
should disappear as you press one of the two
buttons. To resume automatic tracking
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
display the tracking meter. The distortion
should disappear as you press one of the two
buttons. To resume automatic tracking
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
Adjusting the picture
sharpness (ASC)
sharpness (ASC)
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of
the picture.
the picture.
1
During playback, press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press
ENTER.
T R A C K I N G – – – – – –
– – – – – –
Tracking meter
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
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
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
2
Press
V/v to select “User Set,” then press
ENTER.
3
Press
V/v to select “ASC,” then press b.
4
Press
V/v to set “ASC” to “ON” or “OFF.”
• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically
adjusted.
• OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness
manually.
To soften the picture, press
B.
To sharpen the picture, press
b.
5
Press
O RETURN to return to the original screen.
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
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V
b
B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
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b
B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
SHARPEN
SOFTEN
– – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – – –
*
– – – – – – – –
PICTURE
ASC : ON
ON / OFF :
V
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RETURN
RETURN
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Changing menu options
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Changing menu options
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press
mode, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) or
(VIDEO) and press
ENTER.
2
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
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
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Tape Select
Repeat Play
Repeat Play
RETURN
VIDEO SETUP
SET UP
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V
b
B
[ E180 ]
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
ENTER
Tape Select
Repeat Play
Repeat Play
RETURN
VIDEO SETUP
SET UP
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B
[ E180 ]
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
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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”/“2Hour”/“3Hour” 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 B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
examples A through B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example A
Example B
TV
LINE IN 1
Audio/video cord (not supplied)
LINE OUT
: 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 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R
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Editing
How to connect to a stereo system
Connect the LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks
on the stereo system, using an audio cord (not supplied).
on the 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-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT to display
“L2” in the display window.
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
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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
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ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
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V
b
B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
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