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Connecting the DVD-VCR
4
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
If you connect additional equipments to the DVD-VCR (page 27, 29), be
sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are completed.
If you connect additional equipments to the DVD-VCR (page 27, 29), be
sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are completed.
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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 automatically.
time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto
Set Up function. With this function, you can
set TV channels automatically.
Before you start…
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
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The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
“SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
“SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
Step 3 is skipped.
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The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
“LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
“LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
Press
V/v to select the desired language, then
press ENTER.
The message for the Auto Set Up function
appears.
appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
ENTER
RETURN
SYSTEM SELECTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
SYSTEM - B/G (NEW ZEALAND)
SYSTEM - B/B (AUSTRALIA)
SYSTEM - B/B (AUSTRALIA)
RETURN
LANGUAGE SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
English
Français
Deutsch
Français
Deutsch
B
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Italiano
Nederlands
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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
• 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 (timer etc.) will be
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (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,” then repeat step 3.
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing
x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more
during power off with no tape inserted.
3
Press ENTER.
The “SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
4
Press
V/v to select the appropriate TV system,
then press ENTER.
The DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them (in the
appropriate order for your local area).
The 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 disable unwanted programme positions, see
“Changing programme positions” on page 23.
After the search is complete, the clock setting menu appears. See “Setting
the clock” on page 19.
the clock” on page 19.
ENTER
RETURN
SYSTEM SELECTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
SYSTEM - B/G
SYSTEM - D/K
SYSTEM - I
SYSTEM - D/K
SYSTEM - I
ENTER
Please wait
RETURN
AUTO SETUP
SET UP
10%
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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 the video input so that the
• Set the TV to the video input so that the
signal from the player appears on the TV
screen.
screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
• 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
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
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.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Set the TV to the video input so that the
• Set the TV to the video input so that the
signal from the player appears on the TV
screen.
screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
• 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.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
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
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Year
ENTER
12:00 01/JAN /2006 SUN
Time Date
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Year
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Setting the clock
Note
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
4
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
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 the video input so that the
• Set the TV to the video input so that the
signal from the player appears on the TV
screen.
screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
• 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
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
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
SYSTEM
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
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DELETE :
V
v
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.
Select the appropriate TV system if necessary.
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
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
SYSTEM
: B/G
: –
: – – –
: – – – –
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
V
v
B
b
ENTER
SYSTEM
: B/G
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – –
: – – – –
V
v
B
b
ENTER
SYSTEM
: B/G
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
: – – – –
V
v
B
b
ENTER
SYSTEM
: B/G
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
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.
Note
• When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the
• 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
Screen Messages
User Set
Clock
:English
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ On ]
Power Save
[ Off ]
v
V
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
SYSTEM
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
SYSTEM
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
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Presetting channels
After presetting 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.
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
V
v
B
ENTER
SWAPPING :
SYSTEM
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
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
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
SYSTEM
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
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
• 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.
displayed, you can enter them manually.
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.
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.
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
SYSTEM
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
027
027
030
032
032
NAME
AAB –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
SYSTEM
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
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
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
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Presetting channels
3
Press
V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press ENTER.
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.
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
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
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
033
SYSTEM
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
v V
B
b
: –
: – – – –
: – – – –
SYSTEM
: B/G
SYSTEM
: B/G
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
: – – – –
V
v
B
b
SYSTEM
: B/G
PR
MFT
CH
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: O – – –
: O – – –
V
v
B
b
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S-Video/Component hookup
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Advanced Hookups
S-Video/Component 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 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.
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 56).
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 56).
Notes
• The connection using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only for
• 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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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 74).
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 74).
B Connecting to a digital audio (COAXIAL) input jack
Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*
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).
(5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).
*
1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 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
• 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 52). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
menu (page 52). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
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