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47

Recording TV programmes using the timer

To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press 

x.

In step 4, 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.

t DLY t MO~SA t MO~FR t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

Set the TV to the TV’s antenna input and then select another channel on the TV.  
This change does not affect the recording.

Set the programme position, date, start and 
stop times and tape speed:

Press 

b to select each item in turn.

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.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  

To enter another setting, press 

V/v to select the next row and repeat step 3.

Press ENTER to confirm all settings.

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.

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

In step 4, 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 101).

Tips
• To  check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer 

settings” on page 49.

• You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then 

V/v to 

select 

 (TIMER) and ENTER in step 2.

Note
• The 

 indicator flashes in the display window when you press 

?/1 with no tape inserted.

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

• 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 

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.  

Make sure the tape is longer than the total 
recording time.

• If the DVD player is in play mode, you 

cannot display the setup menu.  Stop the 
DVD playback.

Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.

Press TIMER.

The timer programming menu appears.

V/v/B/b
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

2

2

2

0

2

2

3

2

2

2

PR DATE

START STOP

SPEED

SET UP

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Press SET UP.

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.

Tip
• You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then 

V/v to 

select 

 (TIMER) and ENTER in step 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.

Press ENTER to confirm the setting.

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.

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

2

2

2

0

2

2

3

2

2

2

PR DATE

START STOP

SPEED

SET UP

ENTER

ENTER

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Audio Setup

“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound 
according to the playback and connection 
conditions.

• Set  TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to 

DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop 
mode, then press 

V/v to select 

 (DVD) 

and press ENTER.

Press 

V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press 

ENTER.

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

ENTER

Language Setup

Screen Setup
Parental Setup
DivX Registration Code

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

V v

ENTER

MPEG

Dolby Digital

DTS
Audio DRC

RETURN

AUDIO SETUP

SET UP

v

V

b

B

[ Off ]

[ PCM ]

[ Standard ]

[ D-PCM ]

ENTER

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Audio Setup

The default setting is indicated in bold print.

• Dolby Digital
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  

• MPEG
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. 

• DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. 

Press 

B/b to select an item.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component 
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.

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 (COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component 
with a built-in MPEG decoder.

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component 
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.

On

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component 
with a built-in DTS decoder.

ENTER

SET UP

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Audio Setup

• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that 
conforms to “Audio DRC.”  This affects the output from the following jacks:
– OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-

PCM.” 

Notes
• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise 

(or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to 
be damaged.

• Noise  may  occur in the LinearPCM double-speed audio.  This is not a malfunction.
• Digital audio signal may not be output correctly if you set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO 

SETUP” menu while playing a super VCD.

Normally select this position.

Wide Range

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

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Screen Setup

“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen 
according to the playback and connection 
conditions.

• Set  TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to 

DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop 
mode, then press 

V/v to select 

 (DVD) 

and press ENTER.

Press 

V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press 

ENTER.

Press 

V/v to select “TV Type.”

To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 56.

V/v/B/b
ENTER

SET UP

ENTER

Language Setup

Screen Setup
Parental Setup

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

V v

DivX Registration Code

ENTER

TV Type

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

v

V

b

B

Progressive

[

Off

 ]

 [ 

4:3 Letter Box

 ]

ENTER

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Screen Setup

• TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
The default setting is indicated in bold print.

Notes
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and 

not all the functions described may work.

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of 

“4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

• The connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.

Press 

B/b to select an item.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV.  Displays a wide 
picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 Pan Scan

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV.  Automatically 
displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the 
portions that do not fit.

16:9

Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide 
mode function.

ENTER

SET UP

4:3 Pan Scan

4:3 Letter Box

16:9

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Screen Setup

If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate colour 
reproduction and high quality image.

Follow step 1 and 2 on page 54, then press 

V/v to select 

“Progressive.”

Press 

B/b to select “On,” then press ENTER.

Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.

Ensure your TV is (525P/625P) Progressive Scan capable.

Connect with Component Video Output jacks (red/green/
blue connections).
See “S-Video/Component hookup” on page 27.

Press 

B/b to select [OK] to test your video signal.

TV Type

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

v

V

b

B

Progressive

[

Off

 ]

 [ 

4:3 Letter Box

 ]

TV Type

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

v

V

b

B

Progressive

[

On

 ]

 [ 

4:3 Letter Box

 ]

Progressive Scan Output
1) Connect with Component Video 
    Output jacks.
2) Select [OK] to test your video signal.
3) If video signal appears OK,
    video connection is complete.

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

ENTER

SET UP

b

B

OK

CANCEL

TEST SCREEN

SCREEN SETUP

If picture is OK, press [ENTER] key.
If picture is distorted, press [RETURN] key.

To Deactivate
Press [PAUSE] button on the product for
5 seconds.

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

ENTER

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Screen Setup

Select “Off” in step 2.  
You can also cancel by pressing SELECT DVD and then press 

X on the unit

continuously for 5 seconds or more when the DVD-VCR is in stop mode.

Note
• If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept 

the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.  In this case, set 
“Progressive” to “Off.”

If video signal appears OK, video connection is complete.  
Press ENTER.

The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up in orange.

If picture is distorted, press 

O RETURN.  Check the connection (page 27).

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

TV Type

RETURN

SCREEN SETUP

SET UP

v

V

b

B

Progressive

[

On

 ]

 [ 

4:3 Letter Box

 ]

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Setting the display or sound track language

You can set various languages for the disc’s 
menu, sound track or subtitle.

• Set  TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to 

DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop 
mode, then press 

V/v to select 

 (DVD) 

and press ENTER

.

Press 

V/v to select “Language Setup,” then 

press ENTER.

The “LANGUAGE SETUP” menu appears.

V/v/B/b
ENTER

SET UP

ENTER

Language Setup

Screen Setup
Parental Setup

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

V v

DivX Registration Code

ENTER

Audio

DVD Menu

Subtitle

RETURN

LANGUAGE SETUP

SET UP

: Audio Follow

ENTER

: Original

: English

V v

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Setting the display or sound track language

Tip
• If  you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language 

menu appears.  Press 

V/v/B/b to select the desired 

language, then press ENTER.

Notes
• When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO in step 4, one of the 

recorded languages will be automatically selected.

• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD SETUP settings and not all the 

functions described may work.

• If you change the DVD MENU LANGUAGE setting after playing the disc, press 

Z to open 

and close the disc tray to activate the menu setting, then play the disc again.

Press 

V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list: 

“DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.” 
Then press ENTER.

Press 

V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.

• DVD MENU LANGUAGE

You can select the desired language for the 
disc’s menu.

• AUDIO LANGUAGE

Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select “Original,” the language 
given priority in the disc is selected.

• SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

Switches the language of the subtitle 
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.  When you 
select “Audio Follow,” the language for the 
subtitle changes according to the language 
you selected for the sound track.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

ENTER

ENTER

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

V

English
Français
Deutsch

B

Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Others

DVD Menu

v

RETURN

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

English
Français
Deutsch

B

Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Original

Audio

Others

V v

RETURN

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

English

Audio Follow

Français
Deutsch

B

Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Others

Subtitle

V v

SET UP

RETURN

DVD MENU LANGUAGE

SET UP

ENTER

v

V

Cesky
Dansk
Magyar
Svenska
Norsk
Polski

Suomi
Afrikaans
Arabic
Chinese
Greek

Hindi
Japanese
Russian
Turkish
Thai
Korean

Português

B b

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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be 
limited according to a predetermined level 
such as the age of the users.  The parental 
control function allows you to set a playback 
limitation level.

• Set  TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to 

DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).

Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop 
mode, then press 

V/v to select 

 (DVD) 

and press ENTER.

Press 

V/v to select “Parental Setup,” then 

press ENTER.

V/v/B/b
ENTER

H

SET UP

ENTER

Language Setup

Screen Setup
Parental Setup

Audio Setup

RETURN

DVD SETUP

SET UP

ENTER

V v

DivX Registration Code

ENTER

Use Password

RETURN

PARENTAL SETUP

SET UP

[ No ]

B b

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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Press 

b to select “Yes.”

• If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons.

The display for confirming the password 
appears.
Re-enter the password.

• When you have already registered a 

password

The display for entering the password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons.
After registering a password, if you set “Use 
Password” to “No,” “PASSWORD CHECK” 
screen will not appear.

Press 

V/v to select “Rating Level,” then press 

ENTER.

Press 

V/v to select the level you want, then 

press ENTER.

The options are as follows.

Level 8 (Adult) 

y Level 7 y Level 6 y

Level 5 

y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2 

y Level 1 (Kids Safe)

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

Press SET UP to exit the menu.

ENTER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

Enter Password

– – – –

CREATE PASSWORD

-~9

RETURN

CREATE PASSWORD

-~9

RETURN

Re-enter Password

– – – –

PASSWORD CHECK

-~9

RETURN

Enter Password

– – – –

Use Password

RETURN

PARENTAL SETUP

SET UP

[ Yes ]

v

V

b

B

Rating Level
Change Password

:1

ENTER

RETURN

RATING LEVEL

SET UP

ENTER

V

Level 8 Adult
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3

Level 2
Level 1 Kids Safe

v

ENTER

RETURN

RATING LEVEL

SET UP

ENTER

Level 8 Adult
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3

Level 2
Level 1 Kids Safe

V v

SET UP

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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 3 on page 61.

Notes
• When you play DVD VIDEOs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback 

cannot be limited on this player.

• All the ratings higher than the level you select will be blocked.
• Write  your password down and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.
• All DVD settings below which you set in the “DVD SETUP” menu will also be cleared when 

you reset the DVD-VCR to clear the password setting.
– Language Setup
– Audio Setup
– Screen Setup
– Parental Setup

Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 61.
The display for entering a new password appears. 

Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons.
The display for confirming the password appears.

Re-enter the new password.

Insert the disc, then press 

H.

The display for entering your password appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.
The player starts playback.

Turn on the DVD-VCR

.

Remove the disc and close the disc tray.

Hold down 

m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.

“Reset OK” appears on the screen.

Turn off the DVD-VCR.
The password is cleared.

To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 61.