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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.
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 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).
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.
Z
H
X
x
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/
m/M y
SELECT DVD
with the playback side
facing down
facing down
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Tip
• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the
• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the
operations under “Quick Timer Recording” (page 92).
Notes
• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on
• You can change the screen type using the “SCREEN SETUP” menu. (See “Screen Setup” on
page 54.)
• 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
• If you play a DVD or VIDEO CD that has scratches, the player may stop playback at the
point of the scratch or skip to the next track.
• 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 63. For
VIDEO CDs, see page 90.
The display window shows the
playback time.*
Depending on the disc, a menu
may appear on the TV screen.
For DVDs, see page 63. For
VIDEO CDs, see page 90.
* “– – – – –” 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.
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
mode
REPLAY
Go to the next chapter, track, or
scene in continuous play mode
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
track, or scene in continuous play
mode
. PREV on the remote or m on the unit
Hour Minute Second
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Playback quickly or slowly with sound (see “To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD only)” on
page 34)
page 34)
*
2
For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only
Locate a point quickly
m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M on the unit)
during playback
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
during playback
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
• DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video file only)
fast forward: PLAY
t 1M t 2M t 3M t 4M t
5
M t 6M
fast reverse: PLAY
t 1m t 2m t 3m t 4m t
5
m t 6m
When you find the point you want, press
H.
Watch slow motion in continuous
play mode
(DVD and VIDEO CD only)
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
• 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 and DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video file only)
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*
seconds in continuous play mode*
2
(Instant Replay)
REPLAY
Briefly fast forward the current
scene for 30 seconds in continuous
play mode*
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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Notes
• No sound is output except for:
• No sound is output except for:
– during normal play
– during playback quickly or slowly with sound
– 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
• 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.
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
y
during playback.
Press
H t
o return to normal playback.
Notes
• You cannot set virtual surround effects while performing playback quickly or slowly with
• 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.
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.
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
player enters standby mode by pressing
?/1.
Tip
• To begin playback from the top of the disc, press
• To begin playback from the top of the disc, press
x twice then press H.
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.
Step 1.
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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.
• 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.
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 52), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in “AUDIO SETUP”
menu (page 52), 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”
• 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 52). 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 52). A loud noise may come out from the speakers,
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
* “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Guide to the on-screen display
Guide to the on-screen display
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The disc information appears. The display differs depending on the disc type. Refer to “DVD
Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 119 for the abbreviation of the language.
The disc information appears. The display differs depending on the disc type. Refer to “DVD
Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 119 for the abbreviation of the language.
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
Example: When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video file only)
You can check disc information during
playback.
playback.
The displayed contents differ according to
the type of disc being played.
the type of disc being played.
Before you start...
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
DISPLAY
O RETURN
ENTER
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Standard
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
ENTER
1/3
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V
b
B
~
0
9
1/8
Dolby D 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
N
Type of disc
Current album number
Current file number
Counter position
Audio signal format
Subtitle number
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Note
• You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.
• You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.
To playback the desired title/track/album or chapter/file
You can playback the desired title/track/album or chapter/file using this menu.
The title/track/album or chapter/file icon will appear on the DVD playback screen
followed by the current title/track/album or chapter/file number and the counter
position.
followed by the current title/track/album or chapter/file number and the counter
position.
To playback from the desired title/track/file counter position
You can playback the desired title/track/file counter position using this menu.
Tip
• You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using
• You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using
B/b
(DVD and CD only).
DVD
1
Press
V/v during playback to select the desired icon.
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/file using the
number buttons.
number buttons.
3
Press ENTER to start playback.
For DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video file only), playback may take some time
to start.
to start.
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
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Guide to the on-screen display
CD
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
• 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.
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, “Cinema1” or “Cinema2” is recommended.
• When you watch a movie, “Cinema1” or “Cinema2” is recommended.
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
1
Press
V/v during playback to select the Custom AV
Mode icon.
2
Press
B/b to change the setting.
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N
v
V
b
B
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
Setting
Video Setting
Audio Setting
Dynamic2
Produces a more dynamic
picture than Dynamic1 by
further increasing the picture
contrast and the colour intensity.
picture than Dynamic1 by
further increasing the picture
contrast and the colour intensity.
Full (modulated) sound with
even clearer treble and bass than
Dynamic1.
even clearer treble and bass than
Dynamic1.
Dynamic1
Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
by increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
Full (modulated) sound with
clear treble and bass.
clear treble and bass.
Standard
Off (Default setting)
Displays a standard picture.
Displays a standard picture.
Standard sound.
Cinema1
White colours become brighter
and black colours become richer,
and the colour contrast is
increased.
and black colours become richer,
and the colour contrast is
increased.
Powerful sound with strong bass.
Cinema2
Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
increasing the black level.
Powerful sound with even
stronger bass than Cinema1.
stronger bass than Cinema1.
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Playing a tape
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Playing a tape
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).
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.
you insert a tape with its safety tab
removed.
3
Press
H.
The display window shows the
playback time.
playback time.
When the tape reaches the end,
it will rewind automatically.
it will rewind automatically.
Z
DISPLAY
H
X
x
/
?/1
TRACKING +/–
CLEAR
./>
m/M y
SELECT VIDEO
Hour Minute
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 105). (Normally set the option to “Auto.”)
System” in the “USER SET” menu to conform to the system that the tape was
recorded in (see page 105). (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.
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
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.
normal playback resumes.
Play in slow motion*
1
During pause, press
y.
Replay the previous scene in
continuous play mode*
continuous play mode*
2
(Instant Replay)
During playback, press
REPLAY.
Fast forward the current scene for
30 seconds in continuous play
mode (Instant Skip)
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)
(Shuttle play)
During playback, press
.or >. You can change the
playback speed as follows.
REW*
REW*
3
y –PLAY2 y –PLAY y –SLOW y STILL y
SLOW
y PLAY y PLAY2 y FF*
4
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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.”
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:
• 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.
– 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
• 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 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.
– 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
• 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.
• The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.
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Recording TV programmes
Recording TV programmes
Before you start...
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Set the TV to video input so that the signal
• 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 11).
• To record from other equipment, leave the
connected equipment switched on.
• 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
SP/LP
DISPLAY
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
x
Z
SELECT VIDEO
SELECT VIDEO
H
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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.
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.
(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.
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 101).
“VIDEO SETUP” menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 101).
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.
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.
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.
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
Time counter
Remaining tape length
2
0 : 0 0 : 2
STEREO
PAL
AUTO
PAL
AUTO
PR 1
BBC 1
SP
6
1 : 4
R E M A I N
Safety tab
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Tips
• To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.
• 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 other
equipment, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will
• 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.
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.
• 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 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.
• Set the TV to video input so that the signal
• 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 11).
• 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 SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
2
Press TIMER.
The timer programming menu appears.
INPUT
SELECT
SELECT
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
x
TIMER
SELECT VIDEO
?/1
Number
buttons
buttons
SUBTITLE/
TIMER
PR DATE
START STOP
SPEED
v
V
b
B
SET UP
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