DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder: SLV-D560P SLV-D360P

2-584-679-13 (1) US
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
For customers in the USA
If you have any questions about your Sony DVD-VCR, you may call Sony Customer
Information Services Company at 1-800-VHS-SONY (847-7669).
For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services
Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway
Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33913
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind
Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service
Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon
Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6
SLV-D560P
SLV-D360P
2005 Sony Corporation
2 WARNING
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this DVD player is harmful to eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
USE OF ANY CONTROLS,
ADJUSTMENTS, OR
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of uninsulated
dangerous voltage
within the products
enclosure that may be
of sufficient
magnitude to
constitute a risk of
electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions in the
literature
accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ______________
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette
Recorder. Before operating this
player, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
General
Precautions
Operate the unit only on
120 V AC, 60 Hz.
This unit is not
disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as
long as it is connected to
the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned
off.
Unplug the unit from the
wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an
extended period of time.
To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
If the unit is brought
directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture
may condense inside the
unit and cause damage to
the video head and tape.
When you first install the
unit, or when you move it
from a cold to a warm
location, wait for about
three hours before
operating the unit.
Do not install the unit in a
confined space such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
Keep the unit and cassettes
away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large
loudspeakers.
Do not place heavy objects
on the unit.
3 Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety
Instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
DVD Precautions
On safety
Caution The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
On operation
If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the player. Should this occur, the player
may not operate properly. In this case, remove
the disc and leave the player turned on for about
half an hour until the moisture evaporates.
When you move the player, take out any discs.
If you dont, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume when playing
DVD
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc.
It may cause a malfunction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image
on your television screen indefinitely. If you
leave the still video image or on-screen display
image displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time you risk permanent damage to
your television screen. Projection televisions
are especially susceptible to this.
4 Table of contents
Table of contents
2 WARNING
2 Welcome!
2 General Precautions
3 Important Safety Instructions
3 DVD Precautions
6 About this manual
6 This player can play the following discs
8 Notes about discs
Getting Started
9 Step 1 : Unpacking
10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
13 Step 3 : Basic hookups
20 Step 4 : Selecting a language
22 Step 5 : Setting the clock
26 Step 6 : Presetting channels
30 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+
system (SLV-D560P only)

Basic Operations
33 Playing discs
38 Guide to the on-screen display
41 Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)
42 Playing a tape
45 Recording TV programs
48 Recording TV programs using the
timer
Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only)
VCR Plus+
system (SLV-D560P
only)
59 Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings
61 Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)
Advanced Hookups
62 A/V Receiver hookup
64 S-Video/Component Video hookup
DVD Settings and
Adjustments
66 Audio Setup
68 Screen Setup
72 Setting the display or sound track
language
74 Parental Control (limiting playback
by children)
5 Table of contents
DVD Additional Operations
77 Using the DVDs menu
79 Zooming into a scene
80 Changing the angles
81 Displaying the subtitle
82 Various play mode functions
(Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat
play)
87 Changing the sound
88 Virtual surround setting
90 Playing an MP3 audio track
95 Playing JPEG image files
99 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC ON/
OFF Functions
VCR Additional Operations
101 Quick Timer Recording
102 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
103 Searching using various functions
105 Adjusting the picture (tracking)
106 Changing menu options
108 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
110 General setup information
113 Troubleshooting
118 Glossary
120 Specifications
121 Index to parts and controls
126 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
127 Index
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Caution
For use of the VCR
Television programs, films, video tapes and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television
transmission and/or program owner.
For use of the DVD player
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
6 About this manual
About this manual
This manual mainly explains operations
using the remote, but the same operations can
also be performed using the buttons on the
DVD-VCR having the same or similar
names.
DVD may be used as a general term for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs.
The meaning of the icons used in this manual is
described below:
* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
This player can play the
following discs
DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R
DL, DVD-R, DVD VIDEO, and CD logos
are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
recorded in the following formats:
music CD format
video CD format
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2
models: SLV-D560P and SLV-D360P. Check
your model name by looking at the rear
panel of your DVD-VCR.
SLV-D560P is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example,
SLV-D560P only.
Icon Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs in video CD format or Super
VCD format
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks or JPEG files)
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3* audio tracks or
JPEG files)
Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
7 This player can play the following discs
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the back
of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs
(playback only) labeled with identical region codes.
This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVDs labeled will also play on this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message Playback prohibited by area limitations.
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on the previous
page.
CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
Data part of CD-Extras
DVD Audios
HD layer on Super Audio CDs
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:
A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.
A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
A disc with paper or stickers on it.
A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
or a sticker still left on it.
Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs,
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
ALL
NO.
SLV-DXXXX
X
Region code
continued
8 Notes about discs
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this player plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on DualDiscs
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A
DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. Please
be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may
not play on this product because these discs do
not conform to the CD standard.
DualDisc is a trademark of the Recording
Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Notes about discs
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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9 Unpacking
Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:
Note
The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
Remote commander 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
Size AA (R6) batteries
10 Setting up the remote commander
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Notes
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Do not use different types of batteries.
Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and on the batteries
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Insert the negative () end first, then
push in and down until the positive
(+) end clicks into position.
Using the remote
commander
You can use this remote commander
to operate this DVD-VCR and a Sony
TV. Buttons on the remote
commander marked with an orange
dot () can be used to operate your
Sony TV.
If the TV does not have the
symbol near the remote sensor, this
remote commander will not operate
the TV.
To operate Set TV / DVDVIDEO to
the DVD player DVDVIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at
the DVD-VCR
the VCR DVDVIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor
at the DVD-VCR
your TV TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV
TV /
DVDVIDEO
Remote sensor
SELECT
VIDEO
SELECT
DVD
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Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is
listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturers code number.
Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/, CH +/, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO and ENTER*
buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot () to
control a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVDVIDEO to
DVDVIDEO.
* for Sony TV only
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find
the one that works with your TV.
1
Set TV / DVDVIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
2
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TVs code number using the number buttons.
Then release ?/1.
TV brand Code number
Sony 01
Akai 04
AOC 04
Centurion 12
Coronado 03
Curtis-Mathes 12
Daewoo 22
Daytron 12
Emerson 03, 04, 14
Fisher 11
General Electric 06, 10
LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17
Hitachi 02, 03
J.C.Penney 04, 12
JVC 09
KMC 03
Magnavox 03, 08, 12
Marantz 04, 13
MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17
NEC 04, 12
Panasonic 06, 19
Philco 03, 04
Philips 08
Pioneer 16
Portland 03
Quasar 06, 18
Radio Shack 05, 14
RCA 04, 10
Sampo 12
Sanyo 11
Scott 12
Sears 07, 10, 11
Sharp 03, 05, 18
Sylvania 08, 12
Teknika 03, 08, 14
Toshiba 07
Wards 03, 04, 12
Yorx 12
Zenith 15
TV brand Code number
continued
Notes
If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the
DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set
the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
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13 Basic hookups
Step 3 : Basic hookups
Before you get started
Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.
Turn off the power to all equipment.
Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. If
you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not
be able to use the Plug and Play function.
Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture
distortion.
If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony
dealer or qualified technician.
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your
DVD-VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use
the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your
DVD-VCR.
If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 14 for audio/video (A/V) hookup.
Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, go
directly to one of the hookups below.
After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
After you have completed the setup, you are ready to use your DVD-VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used.
Caution
Connections between the DVD-VCRs VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the
TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may
result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission
regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to an
antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna
terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820- 40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
If you have Use Refer to
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1
(Plug and Play)
Pages 15 and 16
No cable box or cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
Hookup 2
(Plug and Play)
Pages 17 and 18
Cable box with many scrambled
channels
Hookup 3 Page 19
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14 Basic hookups
Audio/video (A/V) hookup
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if
you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that Advanced
Hookups (page 62) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the
picture and sound for a true hometheater experience.
If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to
make the connections shown on this page. If you want to record regular or cable TV
programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for
antenna or cable hookups.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
BUse this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks
Notes
To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
If you do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the
AUDIO IN jack on your TV.
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
TV
Audio cord (not supplied)
Stereo receiver DVD-VCR
Video cord
(not supplied)
TV
Audio cord (not supplied)
Stereo receiver DVD-VCR
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15 Basic hookups
Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable
TV).
A Use this hookup if you are using:
VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 213 and channels 14 and higher)
UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
Separate VHF and UHF antennas
B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 213 only)
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the IN connector. If
you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band
mixer (not supplied) (page 112).
or
A
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
B
VHF
C
VHF
or
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
UHF
UHF
DVD-VCR
or
A
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
B
VHF
C
VHF
or
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
UHF
UHF
DVD-VCR
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection is
required.
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16 Basic hookups
Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup
Notes
If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels
may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see Step 6 : Presetting channels on page 26.
Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.
Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time
after you purchase the DVD-VCR.
Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more
with the DVD-VCR power turned off.
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCRs clock and TV channels
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR starts presetting the
clock and channels.
When Auto preset is completed, the
current time appears in the display
window.
You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.
To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see
Step 4 : Selecting a language on page 20.
The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock
is incorrect, or : appears in the display window, see Using Manual Clock
Set on page 24.
To add or disable channels manually, see Presetting/disabling channels
manually on page 28.
AC power cord
to AC outlet
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17 Basic hookups
Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)
You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable
system scrambles only a few channels.
What you can do with this hookup
Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
What you cannot do
Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
DVD-VCR
Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you do not have a
cable box.
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18 Basic hookups
Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup
Notes
If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels
may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see Step 6 : Presetting channels on page 26.
Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.
Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time
after you purchase the DVD-VCR.
Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more
with the DVD-VCR power turned off.
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCRs clock and TV channels
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR starts presetting the
clock and channels.
When Auto preset is completed, the
current time appears in the display
window.
You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.
To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see
The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock
is incorrect, or : appears in the display window, see Using Manual Clock
Set on page 24.
To add or disable channels manually, see Presetting/disabling channels
manually on page 28.
AC power cord
to AC outlet
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Hookup 3
Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you cannot do
Record with the cable box turned off
Record one channel while watching another channel
After you have completed hookup
After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
DVD-VCR
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
to AC outlet
AC power cord
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Step 4 : Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
Before you start
Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVDVIDEO to DVDVIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
Set the RF Output Channel to 3CH or
4CH in OPTION SETUP menu
(page 110). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
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/IDIOMA/LANGUE
menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then
press ENTER.
V/v
ENTER
SET UP
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP ENTER v V
RETURN
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
SET UP ENTER v V
English
Franais
B
Espaol
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Press SET UP to exit the menu.
22 Setting the clock
Step 5 : Setting the clock
Using the Auto Clock Set
feature
Some TV and cable channels transmit time
signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD-
VCR can pick up this time signal to
automatically set the clock.
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a
channel in your area is broadcasting a time
signal. If broadcasters in your area are not
yet sending time signals, set the time
manually (page 24).
Before you start
When using a cable box, turn it on.
remote (page 10).
TV to video input.
DVD playback.
1
2
Press V/v to select Clock Set/Adjust, then
press ENTER.
The CLOCK SET/ADJUST menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O RETURN
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP ENTER v V
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
SET UP ENTER
Auto
Manual
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Press V/v to select Auto, then press
ENTER.
4
Press V/v to select the item you want, then press B/b to make the setting.
For Clock data CH
Leave the setting to Auto to have the
DVD-VCR automatically search for a
channel that carries a time signal. Press B/b
to select a channel that carries a time signal.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the
fastest response, select your local PBS
station.
For Time zone
Select the time zone of your area, or select
Auto to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set your time zone.
The options are:
Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern)
y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y
Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y
Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto
For Daylight saving
Select Yes or No (standard time), or
Auto to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set the daylight saving time.
5
Press O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
6
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR.
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
SET UP
Clock data CH [ Auto ]
Time zone [ Auto ]
Daylight saving [ Auto ]
v V b B
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
SET UP
Clock data CH [ 123 ]
Time zone [ Auto ]
v V b B
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
SET UP
Time zone [ Pac. ]
v V b B
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
SET UP
Time zone [ Auto ]
Daylight saving [ No ]
v V b B
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Notes
The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time
signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 24).
If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock
automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about
20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 24).
If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on.
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
Using Manual Clock Set
Before you start
remote (page 10).
TV to video input.
DVD playback.
1
2
Press V/v to select Clock Set/Adjust, then
press ENTER.
The CLOCK SET/ADJUST menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP ENTER v V
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
SET UP ENTER
Auto
Manual
v V
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To change the digits while setting, press B to return to the item to be changed, and select the
digits by pressing V/v.
Notes
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
3
Press V/v to select Manual, then press
ENTER.
4
Press V/v to set the hour.
5
Press b to select the minutes and set the
minutes by pressing V/v.
6
Set the month, day, and year in sequence by
pressing b to select the item to be set, and
press V/v to select the digits, then press b.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
8
12:00
A
M 1/01 2005 Sat
Time Date
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
SET UP ENTER v V b B
Year
12:00
A
M 1/01 2005 Sat
Time Date
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
Year
12:00
A
M 1/01 2005 Sat
Time Date
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
Year
12:00
A
M 10/06 2005 Thu
Time Date
RETURN
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
Year
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Step 6 : Presetting channels
This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we recommend that you preset the receivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods. Then, if there are any
unwanted channels, disable them manually.
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them directly using
manual presetting methods (page 28).
Presetting all receivable
channels automatically
Before you start
remote (page 10).
TV to video input.
DVD playback.
1
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP ENTER v V
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The CHANNEL SETUP menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select Ant/Cable.
4
To preset cable TV channels:
Press B/b to select Cable TV.
To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press B/b to select Antenna.
5
Press V/v to select Auto Channel Memory,
then press ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical
sequence. When no more receivable channels
can be found, presetting stops and the picture
from the lowest numbered channel is displayed
on the TV screen.
RETURN
CHANNEL SETUP
SET UP
Ant/Cable [ Cable TV ]
Auto Channel Memory
Channel Add/Delete
Guide Channel Setup
v V b B
RETURN
CHANNEL SETUP
SET UP
Auto Channel Memory
Channel Add/Delete
Guide Channel Setup
v V b B
RETURN
CHANNEL SETUP
SET UP
Ant/Cable [ Antenna ]
Auto Channel Memory
Channel Add/Delete
Guide Channel Setup
v V b B
Memorizing
Please Wait
AUTO CH MEMORY
RETURN SET UP
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Presetting/disabling channels manually
Before you start
remote (page 10).
TV to video input.
DVD playback.
1
2
press ENTER.
3
Press V/v to select Channel Add/Delete, then press ENTER.
SET UP
CH +/
Number
buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O RETURN
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP ENTER v V
RETURN
CHANNEL SETUP
SET UP
Auto Channel Memory
Channel Add/Delete
Guide Channel Setup
v V b B
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4
To preset/disable a channel:
1 Press CH +/ or number buttons to enter
the channel number.
2 Press B/b to select ADD (in memory)
or DELETE (deleted).
3 Press ENTER.
5
Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
6
Select channel:
(in memory)
to ADD
to DELETE
CHANNEL ADD/DELETE
and press
press
Select channel:
(deleted)
to ADD
to DELETE
CHANNEL ADD/DELETE
and press
press
Channel to be preset
Channel to be disabled
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Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+
system
(SLV-D560P only)
How the VCR Plus+ system works
Whenever you want to record a TV program,
all you need to do is look up the PlusCode
number, a number assigned to each program
published in the TV section of most
newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV
GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the
PlusCode number of the program you want
and the VCR is automatically programmed to
record that show. Its that simple.
How to set up your VCR
Setting up your VCR involves coordinating
the TV channel number (the number you turn
to on your TV or VCR to watch a program)
with the guide channel (the number that is
assigned to that channel in your program
guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at
the Channel Line-up Chart in the program
guide for your area that features VCR
PlusCode numbers. It usually looks like the
example to the right.
To set the guide channels, use the Channel
Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel
numbers match the TV channel your VCR
receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and
your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you
need to coordinate these numbers using the
following procedure. If the guide and TV
channel numbers are the same, you can skip
this procedure.
5:30
6:30
PlusCode
14
2
CNN
2 3 4
5
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(1hr. 15min.) 73457
DRAMA
WS 9974
SPORT
MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044
Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060
Comedy (2hrs.) 17390
CABLE TV
AMC
BRV
CNN
CSP
DIS
DSC
ESN
FAM
HBO
LIF
MAX
MTV
NIK
SC
SCA
SHO
TBS
TMC
TNN
TNT
USA
VCR Plus+
GUIDE CH
35
54
42
28
53
37
34
47
33
46
45
48
38
59
70
41
43
58
49
52
44
American Movie Classics
Bravo (program grid only)
Cable News Network
C-SPAN
The Disney Channel
The Discovery Channel
ESPN
The Family Channel
Home Box Office
Lifetime
Cinemax
Music Television
Nickelodeon
Sports Channel
Sports Channel America
Showtime
TBS SuperStation
The Movie Channel
The Nashville Network
Turner Network Television
USA Network
CABLE
CH
16
17
20
21
22
25
34
35
5
27
29
31
38
39
45
17
44
49
50
51
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Example of PlusCode
Example of Channel Line-up Chart
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SET UP
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V/v/B/b
ENTER
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP ENTER v V
RETURN
CHANNEL SETUP
SET UP
Auto Channel Memory
Channel Add/Delete
Guide Channel Setup
v V b B
RETURN
GUIDE CHANNEL SETUP
SET UP v V b B
[TV CH]
[GUIDE CH]
Enter actual
receiving channel
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4
The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows
TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press B/b to select the channel
number that does not match the guide channel.
5
If you made Hookup 1 (page 15) or 2 (page 17): Enter the actual number
on your TV (and VCR), then press V/v.
If you made Hookup 3 (page 19): Enter the cable box output channel
(usually 2, 3, or 4), then press V/v.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number that does not match.
7
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Playing discs
Depending on the disc, some operations may
be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
disc.
Before you start ...
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
Set TV / DVDVIDEO to DVDVIDEO,
then press SELECT DVD to control the
DVD player (page 10).
1
Press Z to open the disc tray and
place a disc on the disc tray.
Z
HPLAY
X PAUSE
./ >
x STOP
?/1
/
m/M y
with the playback
side facing down
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Tip
To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the
operations under Quick Timer Recording (page 101).
Notes
You can change the screen type using the SCREEN SETUP menu (see Screen Setup on
page 68).
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
point of the scratch.
Playback of play lists longer than 10 hours recorded in VR mode is not guaranteed.
Additional tasks
2
Press HPLAY.
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 77. For VIDEO CDs, see page 99.
* appears when no disc is loaded.
To Press
Stop play xSTOP
Pause play*
1
XPAUSE
Resume play after pause HPLAY
Go to the next frame in pause
mode
SKIP
Go to the previous frame in
pause mode
REPLAY
Go to the next chapter, track, or
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
. PREV on the remote or m on the unit
Hour Second Minute
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If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop.
*
2
Playback quickly or slowly with sound (See To playback quickly or slowly with sound (DVD
only) on page 36.)
*
3
For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only
*
4
You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast foward up to 2 minutes in total.
Tips
The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you
missed.
The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you do not
want to watch.
Locate a point quickly m or M on the remote (or hold down m or M
on the unit)
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*
2
t 1M t
2M t 3M t 4M t 5M t 6M
fast reverse: PLAY t 1m t 2m t 3m t
4m t 5m 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
When you find the point you want, press HPLAY.
Watch slow motion in
continuous play mode
(DVD and VIDEO CD only)
XPAUSE during playback, then press or y
The playback speed changes as follows each time you
press or y:
DVD
forward slow motion: 0.6

N*
2
t 2 y t 3 y
reverse slow motion (except for DVD-RW in VR
mode): 1 t 2 t 3
VIDEO CD
forward slow motion only: 1 y t 2 y t 3 y
To resume normal playback, press HPLAY.
Replay the previous scene for 10
seconds in continuous play
mode*
3
(Instant Replay)
REPLAY
Briefly fast forward the current
scene for 30 seconds in
continuous play mode*
3
*
4

(Instant Advance)
SKIP
Stop play and remove the disc Z
To Press
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Notes
No sound is output except for:
during normal play
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
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 XPAUSE, then press y during playback.
Press HPLAY to return to normal playback.
Notes
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.
You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound.
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 ?/1.
Tip
To begin playback from the top of the disc, press x STOP twice then press HPLAY.
1
While playing a disc, press xSTOP to stop playback.
2
Press HPLAY.
The DVD player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in
Step 1.
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When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks.
To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions
when the analog stereo jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be
connected to the digital jack of the DVD player.
Set the sound to Stereo using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD
(page 87).
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 or OPTICAL) jack even if DTS is set to Off in
AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66), 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 or
OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP
menu (page 66).
If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set DTS to
On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66). A loud noise may come out from the speakers,
affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
* DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Guide to the on-screen display

Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears; type of disc,
current title/track, chapter, counter position, voice language, subtitle language and
Custom AV Mode setting. Refer to DVD Audio/Subtitle Language on page 126 for
the abbreviation of the language.
Note
You cannot select disc information items when the disc is stopped.
You can check disc information during
playback.
The displayed contents differ according to
the type of disc being played.
DISPLAY
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O RETURN
Number buttons
ENTER
1/3
1/36
Standard
v V b B ~ 0 9
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
Type of disc
Current title/track number
Current chapter number
Counter position
Voice language
Subtitle language
Custom AV Mode
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You can playback the desired title/track or chapter using
this menu.
The title/track or chapter icon will appear on the DVD playback screen followed by
the current title/track or chapter number and the counter position.
To playback from the desired title/track counter position
You can playback from the desired title/track counter
position using this menu.
Tip
You can change the counter position information (playing time or remaining time) using
B/b (DVD and CD only).
DVD
CD
1
Press V/v during playback to select the desired item.
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 using the number buttons.
3
Press ENTER to start playback.
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
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
ENTER
1/3
1/36
Standard
v V b B ~ 0 9
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
ENTER
1/3
1/36
Standard
v V b B ~ 0 9
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
continued
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
information on the on-screen display is being changed.
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 program you are watching.
Tip
When you watch a movie, Cinema 1 or Cinema 2 is recommended.
1
Press V/v during playback to select the Custom AV
Mode icon.
2
Press B/b to change the setting.
1/3
1/36
Standard
v V b B
ENG (3/5)
ENG 5.1CH
T 0:01:09
Setting Video Setting Audio Setting
Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
Full (modulated) sound with
clear treble and bass.
Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic
picture than Dynamic 1 by
further increasing the picture
contrast and the color intensity.
Full (modulated) sound with
even clearer treble and bass than
Dynamic 1.
Standard Off (Default setting)
Displays a standard picture.
Standard sound.
Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
Powerful sound with even
stronger bass than Cinema 1.
Cinema 1 White colors become brighter
and black colors become richer,
and the color contrast is
increased.
Powerful sound with strong bass.
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You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray
is not opened by mistake.
To lock the disc tray
When the DVD-VCR is turned on, press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the
same time. LOCK appears in the display window. The disc tray is locked.
To unlock the disc tray
Press x, X and SELECT DVD on the unit at the same time. The disc tray is
unlocked.
Notes
If you lock the disc tray while open, the disc tray will be locked after closing.
You cannot lock the disc tray when the DVD-VCR is turned off. If the DVD-VCR is turned
on, you can lock the disc tray either in play mode or stop mode.
SELECT DVD
x X
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Playing a tape
the TV screen.
then press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR (page 10).
1
Insert a tape.
The VCR starts playing automatically if
you insert a tape with its safety tab
removed.
2
Press HPLAY.
The display window shows the
playback time.
When the tape reaches the end,
it will rewind automatically.
Z
DISPLAY
HPLAY
X PAUSE
x STOP
/
?/1
TRACKING +/
CLEAR
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m/M y
Hour Minute Second
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* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.
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 play/search at various speeds
*
1
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode
*
2
You can press SKIP up to 4 times. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total.
To Press
Stop play xSTOP
Pause play* XPAUSE
Resume play after pause XPAUSE or HPLAY
Fast-forward the tape M during stop
Rewind the tape m during stop
Eject the tape Z
Playback options Operation
View the picture during fast-
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.
Play in slow motion During pause, press y.
Play frame by frame
During pause, press SKIP.
Replay the previous scene in
continuous play mode*
1

(Instant Replay)
During playback, press REPLAY.
Fast forward the current scene
for 30 seconds in continuous
play mode*
2
(Instant Skip)
During playback, press SKIP.
Play at various speeds
(Shuttle play)
During playback, press .or >. You can change the
playback speed as follows.
7 y 5 y 3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY
y 2 y 3 y 5 y 7
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44 Playing a tape
To resume normal playback
Press HPLAY.
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. To search for the counter 0:00:00 point
automatically, see To search for the counter 0:00:00 point on page 104.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY during normal playback.
Tip
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.
Notes
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.
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 commanders function
switches to DVD automatically. Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set Auto
Play to On in the VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP menu (page 106).
Stop disc playback while playing back a video.
The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes recorded by S-VHS mode. The VCR will automatically
identify the type of tape inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are
played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be
picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other
special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.
The playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP/LP mode cannot be guaranteed.
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the TV screen.
VCR (page 10).
To record from a cable box, turn it on.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
1
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2
Press CH +/ to select the channel or line input video source you want to
record.
CH +/
z REC
SP/EP
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
ENTER
INPUT
SELECT
x STOP
HPLAY
Z
Number buttons
?/1
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To stop recording
Press xSTOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on, press DISPLAY
again to check the remaining time. The white bar indicates the current location in
relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears. Press DISPLAY
to turn off the indicators.
To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set Tape Length in the VIDEO
FUNCTION SETUP menu correctly (page 106).
Maximum Recording Time
3
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP
(Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
4
Press zREC to start recording.
REC appears in the display window.
Tape Length SP EP
T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs
T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs
T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs
Time counter
Remaining tape length
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To watch another TV program while 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.
Tips
To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
You can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT
SELECT button.
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 a cable
box, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
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.
It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length
after you press DISPLAY.
You cannot record a DVD to a VCR tape.
To watch a TV program during video recording, stop disc playback.
1
Press TV/VIDEO to display TV in the display window.
2
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TVs antenna input; if not, skip this step.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
1
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2
Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.
3
Press HPLAY.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
Safety tab
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Recording TV programs using the timer
You can preset up to eight programs at a
time.
Before you start
Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to
the correct time.
Set the TV to video input so that the signal
from the player appears on the TV screen.
Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to
DVDVIDEO on the remote.
recording time.
DVD playback.
1
Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
2
Press TIMER.
The timer programming menu appears.
TV / DVDVIDEO
switch
INPUT
SELECT
V/v/B/b
x STOP
CLEAR
TIMER
Z
HPLAY
TV/VIDEO
O RETURN
SELECT VIDEO
CH START END DATE
RETURN
SPEED
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To stop recording
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press
xSTOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 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.
the current date t Daily t Mo~Sa t Mo~Fr tSuns t Mons t ..... t Sats
t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date
3
Set the channel number, start and stop times,
date, 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 from a source connected to the
LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or V/v to display
L1 or L2 in the CH position.
To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press
v while the date is flashing. For details, see Daily/weekly recording on
page 49.
To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press v to display Auto in the
SPEED position. For details, see To use the Auto Tape Speed
function on page 50.
4
Press b to confirm the setting.
To enter another setting, press V/v to select the next row and repeat step 2.
Press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
5
Press O RETURN to exit the menu.
6
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording. Timer recording will operate properly regardless if the DVD-
VCR power is on or off.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
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To use the Auto Tape Speed function
When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to EP mode.
Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If
you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set Tape
Length in VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP menu correctly (page 106).
To watch another TV program after setting the timer
To watch a DVD after setting the timer
Tips
If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the timer
setting, see Checking/changing/canceling timer settings on page 59.
If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this program.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
Reset the counter (page 44).
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 46).
You can also display the timer programming menu by first pressing SET UP, then V/v to
select (PROGRAM) and pressing ENTER in step 2.
Note
The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the timer setting with no
tape inserted.
1
Set TV / DVDVIDEO switch to DVDVIDEO on the remote.
2
Press TV/VIDEO to display TV in the display window.
3
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TVs antenna input; if not, skip this step.
4
Select another channel on the TV.
1
Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2
Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.
3
Press HPLAY.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
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Recording TV programs using the Dial
Timer (SLV-D560P only)
The Dial Timer function allows you to make
timer recordings of programs without turning
on your TV. Set the recording timer to record
up to eight programs that will be broadcast
within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The
recording start time and recording stop time
can be set at one minute intervals.
Before you start
Turn on the DVD-VCR.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
1
Press DIAL TIMER.
DATE indicator appears and the current date flashes in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, MONTH indicator will appear.
To set the date and time, see To set the clock on page 54.
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
CHANNEL +/ ?/1 POWER
DIAL TIMER X
continued
3
Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time.
START and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
4
Turn DIAL 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 CHANNEL +/ buttons on the unit.
5
Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time.
STOP and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
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Turn DIAL 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 CHANNEL +/ buttons on the unit.
7
Press DIAL TIMER.
Current channel flashes in the display window.
8
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.
To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks,
turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2.
9
Press DIAL TIMER.
Current tape speed flashes in the display window.
10
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed.
11
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
OK appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
continued
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and buttons on the unit at the
same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To set the clock
Tips
To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button other than DIAL TIMER or CHANNEL +/
on the unit or any button on the remote while you are making the setting.
To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings on page 59.
Notes
If eight programs have already been set using the VCR Plus+ system, DIAL TIMER or the
manual timer setting, FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds in step 1.
If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the
incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have
set Auto Clock Set correctly.
If you are setting the clock for the first time or 0: appears in the display window, you
cannot set the clock to February 29
th
using the Dial 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 with no tape
inserted.
When the setting time is incorrect, Error appears in the display window when you complete
the timer setting. Set the timer again from step 1.
1
Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH indicator appears in the display
window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
DAY indicator appears in the display window.
4
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.
After you set the year, AM and 12: appear alternately in the display
window.
5
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.
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The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programs 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 the DIAL TIMER. DEMO appears in the display
window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration
Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode
will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial
Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 59).
56 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+

Recording TV programs using the VCR
Plus+

Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the
TV program guide. The date, time and
channel number of that program are set
automatically. You can preset up to eight
programs together with the DIAL TIMER
and manual timer settings at one time.
Before you start
the correct time.
the TV screen.
VCR (page 10).
recording time.
DVD playback.
1
Press VCR Plus+.
2
Press V/v to select Enter code.
VCR Plus+
V/v/B/b
ENTER
Number
buttons
O RETURN
RETURN
VCR PLUS+
SET UP ENTER
Enter code
with [0~9]
Mode
Speed
[ - - - - - - - - - ]
[Once]
[Auto]
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Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode
number.
To correct a setting, press B to return to that
setting and reset.
4
Press V/v to select Mode.
5
Press B/b to select the recording pattern:
6
Press V/v to select Speed.
7
Press B/b to select the tape speed, Auto, SP, or
EP, then press ENTER.
8
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 7.
9
Press O RETURN to exit the menu.
The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
RETURN
VCR PLUS+
SET UP ENTER
Enter code
with [0~9]
Mode
Speed
[012345678]
[Once]
[Auto]
B
V
v V B ~
RETURN
VCR PLUS+
SET UP
Enter code
with [0~9]
Mode
Speed
[012345678]
[Once]
[Auto]
B
v V B b ENTER
To record Select
Only once Once
Everyday Monday to Friday Mo~Fr
Every Monday to Saturday Mo~Sa
Everyday Daily
Once a week Weekly
RETURN
VCR PLUS+
SET UP ENTER
Enter code
with [0~9]
Mode
Speed
[012345678]
[Once]
[Auto] B
v V B b
CH START END DATE
RETURN
SPEED
v V b B
02 07 10
P
M 07 40
P
M 12/ 05 Auto
CLEAR
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To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press xSTOP.
To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer
To use the DVD-VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The timer
indicator disappears from the display window and the DVD-VCR switches on.
Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after
using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
Reset the counter (page 44).
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 46).
Check the timer settings (page 59).
Watch another TV program (page 47).
Tip
To check, change or cancel the program setting, see Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings on page 59.
Notes
If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:
The PlusCode number is incorrect.
Once, Daily, Mo~Sa, Mo~Fr or Weekly was selected incorrectly. You cannot
select Daily, Mo~Sa, Mo~Fr or Weekly for a program that airs more than seven
days ahead.
Correctly set the PlusCode number again from step 2.
When the PlusCode number is incorrect, Invalid code will appear in the display.
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settings
Before you start
the correct time.
the TV screen.
VCR (page 10).
When using a decoder, turn it on.
recording time.
DVD playback.
1
(PROGRAM) 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.
TIMER
CLEAR
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O RETURN
CH START END DATE
RETURN
SPEED
v V b B
01 05 31
P
M 07 31
P
M 1/ 20
Auto
SP
03 01 31
A
M 03 32 1/ 21
A
M
06 06 32 08 32
P
M
P
M 1/ 21 EP
CH START END DATE
RETURN
SPEED
v V b B
01 05 31
P
M 07 31
P
M 1/ 20
Auto
SP
03 01 31
A
M 03 32 1/ 21
A
M
06 06 32 08 32
P
M
P
M 1/ 21 EP
CLEAR
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When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the
program listed first in the menu has priority.
Tip
If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap.
3
Press O RETURN again to exit the menu.
Program 1
Program 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Program 1
Program 2
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
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Locking the DVD-VCR (Child Lock)
After you have set the timer, you can lock all
of the buttons on the DVD-VCR so that the
settings are not canceled by mistake.
To lock the DVD-VCR
When the DVD-VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until LOCK
appears in the display window. The DVD-VCR turns off and the indicator
remains lit if there is a timer setting. The DVD-VCR will not work except for timer
recordings.
To unlock the DVD-VCR
Hold down ?/1 POWER on the unit until LOCK disappears from the display
window. The DVD-VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the DVD-VCR is locked, press x. The recording stops
and the DVD-VCR is unlocked.
Note
The DVD-VCR will be unlocked when:
You stop timer recording by pressing x.
You insert a tape.
The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
?/1 POWER
Advanced Hookups
A/V Receiver hookup

AUse this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear
speakers and a subwoofer.
DVD-VCR
Front (R) Front (L) Rear (R)
Subwoofer
l : Signal flow
Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Center Rear (mono)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
[Speakers]
(red)
(white)
[Speakers]
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
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decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital 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 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 66). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from the speakers.
B-1 B-2
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Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
Subwoofer Center
[Speakers]
DVD-VCR
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
and
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
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Stereo audio
cord (not
supplied)
(red) (white)
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
or
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
S-Video/Component Video hookup

Make audio connections using the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks on the right side of the DVD-VCR when you use S-VIDEO/
Component Video hookup.
AUse this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack
Connect an S-VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Notes
The connection using S-VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
If you set Progressive to On in the SCREEN SETUP menu, S-Video playback may be
distorted.
l : Signal flow
(DVD only)
TV or AV amplifier
TV
S-VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
DVD-VCR
Audio cord
(not supplied)
Coaxial
digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital
cord (not
supplied)
Remove jack
cap before
connecting
or or
to coaxial or optical
digital input
to audio
input
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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 color reproduction and high quality images.
See page 62 for audio connections.
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection
and then set Progressive to On in the SCREEN SETUP menu (page 70). The
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange when the DVD player outputs
progressive signals.
Notes
The connection using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is only for the DVD player.
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with
this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 progressive
scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the
standard definition output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with
this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
l : Signal flow
(DVD only)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
TV
(green)
(red)
(green) (blue) (red)
DVD-VCR
(blue)
PROGRESSIVE indicator
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DVD Settings and Adjustments
Audio Setup
Audio Setup allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press V/v to select (DVD),
then 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, DTS or Audio DRC.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
Language Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup:
Audio Setup
RETURN
DVD SETUP
SET UP ENTER V v
Dolby Digital
DTS
Audio DRC
RETURN
AUDIO SETUP
SET UP v V b B
[ Off ]
[ Standard ]
[ D-PCM ]
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Menu choices
Dolby Digital
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
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:
LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when Dolby
Digital is set to D-PCM.
Notes
If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby
Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you
set Dolby Digital to D-PCM in AUDIO SETUP menu).
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.
If you set DTS to On, you cannot select surround setting (page 88).
You cannot perform DTS audio output during playback quickly or slowly with sound (page 36).
4
Press B/b to select an item.
5
D-PCM 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.
Off 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.
Standard Normally select this positon.
Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at alive performance.
68 Screen Setup
Screen Setup
Screen Setup allows you to set the screen
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
mode, then press V/v to select (DVD),
then press ENTER.
2
Press V/v to select Screen Setup, then press
ENTER.
3
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
TV Type, or Black Level.
To set the Progressive setting, see page 70.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O RETURN
Language Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup:
Audio Setup
RETURN
DVD SETUP
SET UP ENTER V v
Black Level
TV Type
Progressive
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
SET UP v V b B
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ 4:3 Letter Box ]
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Menu choices
TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
Black Level
You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when
viewing DVD VIDEOs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off.
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.
4
Press B/b to select an item.
5
4:3 Letter Box 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.
Off Stops the increase of the contrast.
On Increases the contrast.
4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter Box 16:9
continued
70 Screen Setup
To set the Progressive setting
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color
reproduction and high quality image.
1
Follow step 1 and 2 on page 68, then press V/v to
select Progressive.
2
Press B/b to select On, then press ENTER.
3
Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.
1 Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan
capable.
2 Connect with Component Video Output jacks
(red/green/blue connections).
See Use this hookup if your TV has component
video input jacks on page 65.
3 Press B/b to select [OK] to test your video
signal.
4
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 65).
5
Black Level
TV Type
Progressive
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
SET UP v V b B
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ 4:3 Letter Box ]
Black Level
TV Type
Progressive
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
ENTER SET UP v V b B
[ On ]
[ Off ]
[ 4:3 Letter Box ]
Progressive Scan Output
1) Ensure your TV is (480P) Progressive
Scan capable.
2) Connect with Component Video Output
jacks. (red/green/blue connections)
3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4) 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] on the unit for 5 seconds.
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
ENTER
Black Level
TV Type
Progressive
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
SET UP v V b B
[ On ]
[ Off ]
[ 4:3 Letter Box ]
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Tip
The Progressive setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit continuously for 5
seconds or more, or selecting Off in step 2.
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.
72 Setting the display or sound track language
Setting the display or sound track
language
You can set various languages for the discs
menu, sound track or subtitle.
1
mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and
press ENTER.
2
Press V/v to select Language Setup, then
press ENTER.
The LANGUAGE SET UP menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
Language Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup:
Audio Setup
RETURN
DVD SETUP
SET UP ENTER V v
Audio
DVD Menu
Subtitle
RETURN
LANGUAGE SETUP
SET UP
: Audio Follow
: Original
: English
V v ENTER
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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.
3
Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list:
DVD Menu, Audio, or Subtitle.
Then press ENTER.
4
Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
DVD MENU LANGUAGE
You can select the desired language for the
discs 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.
5
RETURN
DVD MENU LANGUAGE
SET UP ENTER V
English
Franais
Deutsch
B
Espaol
Italiano
Nederlands
Others
DVD Menu
v
RETURN
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SET UP ENTER
English
Franais
Deutsch
B
Espaol
Italiano
Nederlands
Original
Audio
Others
V v
RETURN
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
SET UP ENTER
English
Audio Follow
Franais
Deutsch
B
Espaol
Italiano
Nederlands
Others
Subtitle
V v
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
Portugus
B b
74 Parental Control (limiting playback by children)
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.
1
mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and
press ENTER.
2
Press V/v to select Parental Setup, then
press ENTER.
Number
buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
HPLAY
Language Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup:
Audio Setup
RETURN
DVD SETUP
SET UP ENTER V v
Use Password
RETURN
PARENTAL SETUP
SET UP
[ No ]
B b
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Press b to set the parental control.
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.
4
Press V/v to select Rating Level, then press
ENTER.
5
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.
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
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
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
continued
To change the password
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set Use Password to No in step 3 on page 75.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is set
If you forget your password
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.
6
1
Select Change Password in step 4 on page 75.
The display for entering a new password appears.
2
Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons.
The display for confirming the password appears.
3
Re-enter the new password.
1
Insert the disc, then press HPLAY.
The display for entering your password appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.
The player starts playback.
1
Turn on the DVD-VCR.
2
Remove the disc and close the disc tray.
3
Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.
Reset OK appears on the screen.
4
Turn off the DVD-VCR.
The password is cleared.
5
To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 75.
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DVD Additional Operations
Using the DVDs menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called titles.
When you play a DVD VIDEO which
contains several titles, you can select the title
you want using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you
to select items such as the language for the
subtitles and the language for the sound,
select these items using the MENU button.
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The discs menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
Number
buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
MENU
TOP
MENU
x STOP
continued
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button or search
a point by setting the time.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to play or change, then press
ENTER.
You can also use the number buttons to select the item.
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Zooming into a scene

Notes
You cannot use 4 magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.
The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD.
You can zoom into a scene during playback
or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image,
see Playing JPEG image files on page 95.
1
Press ZOOM.
appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to move to the position where you want to zoom in.
3
Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.
Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below.
2 t 4 t 2 t normal magnification
ZOOM
V/v/B/b
ENTER
80 Changing the angles
Changing the angles
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-
angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO,
appears in the display window. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The angle number appears on the display.
The number after the slash indicates the total
number of angles.
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
ANGLE
B/b
b B
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Displaying the subtitle
To turn off the subtitles
Select Off in step 3.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.
If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
Refer to DVD Audio/Subtitle Language on page 126 for the abbreviation
of the language.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select On.
SUBTITLE
V/v/B/b
v V b B
82 Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)
Various play mode functions (Program play,
Shuffle play, Repeat play)

You can set the following play modes:
Program play (page 82), Program play MP3 audio tracks (page 92)
Shuffle play (page 84), Shuffle play MP3 audio tracks (page 93)
Repeat play (page 85)
Note
The play mode is canceled when:
you open the disc tray
the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
Creating your own program (Program play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
tracks on the disc to create your own
program. You can program up to 20 tracks.
To program MP3 audio tracks, see page 92.
1
Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
HPLAY
V/v/B/b
ENTER
CLEAR
REPEAT
PROGRAM SHUFFLE
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To stop program play
Press CLEAR until Off appears at the upper left top of the TV screen during
programme play.
To change or cancel a program
To cancel all the programmed numbers
Notes
Up to 99 tracks can be displayed.
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time.
2
Press B/b to select PROGRAM, then press
ENTER.
3
Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you
want to program, then press ENTER.
4
To program other tracks, repeat step 3.
The programmed track numbers are displayed in the selected order.
5
Press HPLAY to start program play.
Program play starts.
When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by
pressing HPLAY.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 of Creating your own program (Program play).
2
Press v repeatedly to select Clear last track, then press ENTER. Each time you
press the button, the last programmed number is canceled. You can also cancel
the last programmed number by pressing CLEAR.
3
Follow step 3 for new programming.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 of Creating your own program (Program play).
2
Press v repeatedly to select Clear last track, then press b to select Clear all
tracks and press ENTER.
All the programmed numbers are canceled.
01
05
09
13
17
02
06
10
14
18
03
07
11
15
19
04
08
12
16
20
Track Program Order

PROGRAM
RETURN CLEAR
Clear last track Clear all tracks
v V b B
B
ENTER
01
05
09
13
17
02
06
10
14
18
03
07
11
15
19
04
08
12
16
20
01

Track Program Order

PROGRAM
RETURN CLEAR v V b B
Clear last track Clear all tracks
B
ENTER
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Playing in random order (Shuffle play)
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR until Off appears at the upper left top of the TV screen during shuffle
play.
Tips
Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.
You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.
You can shuffle the playback order of tracks.
Subsequent shuffling may produce a
different playing order.
To shuffle MP3 audio tracks, see page 93.
1
Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
2
Press B/b to select SHUFFLE, then press
ENTER.
B/b
ENTER
REPEAT
CLEAR
PROGRAM SHUFFLE
PROGRAM SHUFFLE
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
1
Press REPEAT during playback.
2
Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.
When playing a DVD
Chapter: repeats the current chapter.
Title: repeats the current title on a disc.
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) or CD
Track: repeats the current track.
Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
FILE: repeats the current track (file).
DIR: repeats the current album (directory).
DISC: repeats the current disc.
REPEAT
CLEAR
B/b
Off
continued
Select Off in step 2 or press CLEAR during repeat play.
Tip
When you press xSTOP during repeat play, repeat play is canceled.
Notes
You cannot repeat play with DVD-RW in VR mode.
You cannot repeat play VIDEO CDs with PBC function on. See Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC ON/OFF Functions on page 99.
You cannot repeat play while in program play.
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Changing the sound
When playing a DVD recorded in multiple
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or
DTS), you can change the audio format. If
the DVD is recorded with multilingual
tracks, you can also select the language.
With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the
sound from the right or left channel and listen
to the sound of the selected channel through
both the right and left speakers. For
example, when playing a Karaoke VIDEO
CD containing a song with the vocals on the
right channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS effect from a
LinearPCM format disc, you have to make
the connection as shown on page 63.
1
Press AUDIO during playback.
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select the desired language/audio setting.
When playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
Refer to DVD Audio/Subtitle Language on page 126 for the
abbreviation of the language.
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
Disc type
Playback
instruments only
Karaoke VIDEO CD Yes
Karaoke DVD No
B-2
AUDIO
B/b
ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1CH 1/2 b B
Stereo The standard stereo sound
Left The sound of the left channel (monaural)
Right The sound of the right channel (monaural)
Virtual surround setting
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, SURROUND lets you enjoy surround
sound effects by using sound imaging to create
virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual rear speakers.
1
Press SURROUND during playback.
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select Surround1, Surround2, Surround3.
Surround effect increases as shown below.
SURROUND
B/b
Off
TV TV TV
Surround1 Surround2 Surround3
: Virtual speaker
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To cancel the setting
Select Off in step 2.
Notes
When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects
will be difficult to hear.
When you activate the surround effect, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your
speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
If you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set Dolby
Digital to Dolby Digital or DTS to On in AUDIO SETUP menu (page 66), sound
will come from your speakers but it will not have the surround effect.
You cannot perform playback quickly or slowly with sound when a virtual surround effect is
set (page 36).
Playing an MP3 audio track
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-
ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3) format.
1
Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD
on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.
When you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD
which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files, Select a Media Type menu
appears.
If you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which
contains only MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears. Then you can skip
step 2.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
HPLAY
O RETURN
Z
REPEAT
x STOP
TOP MENU
Select a Media Type
2 JPEG
1 MP3
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To stop play
Press xSTOP.
To repeat play
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repeat mode.
FILE: repeats the current track (file).
DIR: repeats the current album (directory).
DISC: repeats the current disc.
To go to the next or previous page
Press b or B.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To return to the Select a Media Type menu
Press xSTOP twice, then press TOP MENU.
To turn off the display
Press xSTOP twice, then press O RETURN repeatedly.
2
Press V/v to select MP3, then press
ENTER.
The first track starts playing. Press xSTOP if
necessary.
3
Press O RETURN, then press V/v to select
the desired directory in the left column, then
press ENTER.
4
Press V/v to select the desired track in the
right column, then press ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, the title
is shown in a box. The playing track number
appears on the display window.
RETURN
MP3
ENTER
DIRECTORY:007
album 1
album 2
album 3
album 4
album 5
album 6
album 7

track 1 00:00 OFF
FILES:014
mp3 track 1
mp3 track 2
mp3 track 3
mp3 track 4
mp3 track 5
mp3 track 6
mp3 track 7
mp3 track 8
mp3 track 9
mp3 track 10
STOP
SET UP v V b B
Elapsed playing time
Repeat mode
RETURN
MP3
ENTER
DIRECTORY:007
album 1
album 2
album 3
album 4
album 5
album 6
album 7

track 1 00:00 OFF
FILES:014
mp3 track 1
mp3 track 2
mp3 track 3
mp3 track 4
mp3 track 5
mp3 track 6
mp3 track 7
mp3 track 8
mp3 track 9
mp3 track 10
SET UP
STOP
v V b B
RETURN
MP3
ENTER
DIRECTORY:007
album 1
album 2
album 3
album 4
album 5
album 6
album 7

track 5 00:01 OFF
FILES:014
mp3 track 1
mp3 track 2
mp3 track 3
mp3 track 4
mp3 track 5
mp3 track 6
mp3 track 7
mp3 track 8
mp3 track 9
mp3 track 10
PLAY
v V b B
continued
Notes
Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything
else is displayed as an asterisk.
Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names.
ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
To program MP3 audio tracks
To stop program play
Press xSTOP during program play.
Note
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time.
1
Press xSTOP twice, then press REPEAT.
2
Press B/b to select PROGRAM, then press
ENTER.
3
Press V/v to select the desired directory in the left
column, then press ENTER.
4
Press V/v to select the track you want to program,
then press ENTER.
5
To program other tracks, repeat step 4.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected
order. Press CLEAR to cancel the last programmed
track.
6
Press HPLAY to start program play.
Program play starts. When the program ends, you
can restart the same program again by pressing
HPLAY.
RETURN
PROGRAM
ENTER
DIRECTORY:003

00:00 OFF
ORDER:000
CLEAR v V
mp3 track 1
mp3 track 2
mp3 track 3
mp3 track 4
mp3 track 5
PROGRAM SHUFFLE
RETURN
PROGRAM
ENTER
DIRECTORY:007
album 1
album 2
album 3
album 4
album 5
album 6
album 7

00:00 OFF
ORDER:000
CLEAR v V
RETURN
PROGRAM
ENTER
DIRECTORY:003

00:00 OFF
ORDER:001
CLEAR v V
mp3 track 1
mp3 track 2
mp3 track 3
mp3 track 4
mp3 track 5
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Press CLEAR during program play.
Tip
You cannot repeat play while in program play.
To shuffle MP3 audio tracks
Press CLEAR during shuffle play.
Tips
Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.
You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.
About MP3 audio tracks
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs
(DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-
1 Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format
(UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play DATA CDs
or DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session or Multi Border (see Note on Multi
Session/Border discs on page 93).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives
and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
Note on Multi Session/Border discs
If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first session/border, the player will also play
MP3 audio tracks in other session/border. If audio tracks and images in Music CD
format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first
session/border will be played back.
Notes
If you put the extension .MP3 to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the
data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.
The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet
Write format.
If both video data and MP3 audio tracks exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only
the video data.
This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different
specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage.
Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.
1
Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode.
2
Press B/b to select SHUFFLE, then press ENTER.
PROGRAM SHUFFLE
continued
The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks
The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD is
as follows.
Structure of disc contents
When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press HPLAY, the numbered
tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained
within a currently selected album does not take priority over the next album in the
same tree. (Example: E contains G but 6 is played before 7.)
When you press O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 91), the
albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t D t E t F t G.
Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album C) do not appear in the list.
Tips
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be
played in that order.
A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be
played back.
Notes
Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD or DATA DVD, the playback
order may differ from the illustration above.
The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 1000 albums
and tracks in the DATA CD or DATA DVD.
A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files.
Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are
recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first
9 MP3 files can be recognized.
Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
album
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Playing JPEG image files
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs
(DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs).
1
Press Z and place a DATA CD or DATA DVD
on the disc tray, then press Z to close the tray.
When you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD
which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files, Select a Media Type menu
appears.
If you load a DATA CD or DATA DVD which
contains only JPEG image files, the Album display appears. Then you
can skip step 2.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
HPLAY
Z
TOP MENU
./ >
DISPLAY
x STOP
MENU
Select a Media Type
2 JPEG
1 MP3
ENTER v V
continued
To rotate the selected image
2
Press V/v to select JPEG, then press
ENTER.
The Album display will appears.
If you do not press ENTER after selecting a
media type, the selected media will be
automatically played.
3
Press ./> to select the next/previous album page, then press V/v/
B/b to select an image in the Album display.
To display the selected image
1 Press ENTER.
The selected image number appears in the
display window.
2 To display the next/previous image, press
./>.
To play the Slide show
1 Press HPLAY.
You can also play the Slide show using the
menu on the selected image.
For details, see To enjoy the Slide show
on page 97.
2 Press B/b to select the desired playing
speed on the Interval menu, then press
ENTER.
Slide show starts from the selected image.
1
Press V/v/B/b to select an image in the Album
display, then press ENTER.
2
Press B/b to select , then press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns
clockwise by 90.
Album Photo:
SLIDE SHOW
IMAGE
Interval
IMAGE
: Fast
: Normal
: Slow
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To zoom in an image
Note
You cannot use ZOOM on the remote in JPEG image files on DATA CD/DATA DVD.
To enjoy the Slide show
To turn on/off the menu in the single image display
Press CLEAR to turn off the menu. Press B or b to turn on the menu.
To return to the Album display
Press MENU to return to the Album display. Press . repeatedly to return to the
first Album page.
To return to the Select a Media Type menu
Press xSTOP twice, then press TOP MENU.
Notes
Slide show can play in only one direction.
You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.
If you select in the rotated image display, the images in the Album display will not
be rotated. But if you start the slide show, the images will be rotated. Correct the rotation in
the menu.
1
2
appears.
3
Press V/v/B/b to move to the position
where you want to zoom in.
4
Press ENTER repeatedly to change the
magnification. Each time you press ENTER, the
magnification changes as shown below.
2 t normal magnification
1
2
The Interval menu appears.
3
Press B/b to select the desired play speed, then press
ENTER.
Slide show starts.
IMAGE
Interval
IMAGE
continued
About JPEG image files
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-
ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format.
However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize
the tracks (or files). You can also play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs recorded in Multi
Session or Multi Border (see Note on Multi Session/Border discs on page 98).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives
and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
Notes
If both video data and JPEG image files exist on a DATA DVD, the player recognizes only
the video data.
A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files.
Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are
recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first
9 MP3 files can be recognized.
Note on Multi Session/Border discs
If JPEG image files are recorded in the first session/border, the player will also play
JPEG image files in other session/border. If audio tracks and images in Music CD
format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first
session/border will be played back.
Tip
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in
that order.
Notes
This player can play JPEG image files with the extension .JPEG or .JPG.
Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.
The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet
Write format.
If you add the extension .JPG or .JPEG to data not in JPEG format, Can not Display
will appear.
Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start.
Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.
The image size that can be displayed is limited. You can display the following images;
width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.
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Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC ON/OFF
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.
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
O RETURN
MENU
continued
100 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC ON/OFF Functions
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.
Note
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 HPLAY.
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.
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VCR Additional Operations
Quick Timer Recording
To extend the duration
Press zREC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press zREC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop while recording
Press xSTOP.
Note
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
duration time.
After you have started recording, you can
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
1
While recording, press zREC.
2
Press zREC repeatedly to set the duration time.
Each press advances the time as follows.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording.
z REC
x STOP
0:30 1:00 1:30 4:00 Normal recording
102 Recording stereo and bilingual programs
Recording stereo and bilingual programs
Recording stereo programs
When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display Hi-Fi on
the TV screen. You can also select Left, Right, or Mono. If there is noise in the
stereo program, select Mono. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-
fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.
Recording bilingual programs
Press AUDIO to display SAP on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio
Program) is received, SAP appears on the TV screen. When MAIN is selected,
the VCR records only the main sound.
Selecting the sound during playback
During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
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.
Notes
To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO setting.
To listen to On-screen display Display window
Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO indicator
Left channel Left STEREO indicator
Right channel Right STEREO indicator
Monaural sound on the
normal audio track
Mono No indicator
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Monaural sound
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
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Searching using various functions
To search using the index function (Scan and Play)
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.
The VCR automatically marks the tape with
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins.
You can easily find a specific point using
various search functions.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press SEARCH.
3
Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards.
The VCR searches and then plays back for about five
seconds.
4
Press HPLAY to view that program.
If you do not press HPLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.
SEARCH
V/v/B/b
HPLAY
Scan and play:
Go to
End search:
Press
Press
Press
or
Scan and play
continued
To search for the counter 0:00:00 point
To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to
0:00:00.
The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape
counter.
To search for a blank portion of the tape
The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion. You can easily
find a point you can start recording from.
Note
Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording,
no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed
while VCR is put in pause.
1
Press SEARCH.
2
Press V.
The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at
the 0:00:00 point.
1
Press SEARCH.
2
Press v.
The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at
the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is
found, the VCR reaches the end.
Go to
End search
105 Adjusting the picture (tracking)
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Adjusting the picture (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.
Press TRACKING +/ to display the tracking meter.
The distortion should disappear as you press one of
the two tracking buttons.
To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the
tape and reinsert it.
Note
The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP
mode on other VCRs.
Tracking
Tracking meter
Changing menu options
You can change the tape length, auto play
and auto repeat settings. Normally the
default settings are used. Change these
settings if necessary.
1
mode.
2
Press V/v to select (VIDEO) and press
ENTER.
3
Press V/v to select the option to change.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
HPLAY
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP ENTER v V
Tape Length
Auto Play
RETURN
VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP
SET UP v V b B
[ T120 ]
[ On ]
Auto Repeat [ Off ]
Tape Length
Auto Play
RETURN
VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP
SET UP v V b B
[ T120 ]
[ On ]
Auto Repeat [ Off ]
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Menu choices
The default settings are indicated in bold print.
4
5
Menu option Set this option to
Tape Length T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape.
T-160 when using a T-160 length tape.
T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape.
Auto Play On to start playback automatically, when you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
Off to turn off Auto play. You need to press HPLAY to start
playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
Auto Repeat 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.
Editing with another VCR
How to connect to record on this VCR
Notes
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCRs LINE-2 IN jacks, connect
the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left
channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right
channel.
If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,
select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound
is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both
right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO L/R jacks using an audio/video
cord (not supplied).
This VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
LINE-2 IN
TV
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
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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 the VCR and the TV and set
it to the video channel.
Press INPUT SELECT to display
L1 or L2 in the display window.
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
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.
2
Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording
and press X.
3
Press zREC 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
Additional Information
General setup information
1
mode, then press V/v to select
(OPTION), then press ENTER.
2
Press V/v to select the option to change.
3
When changing the RF Output Channel, confirmation messages will
appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP ENTER v V
Language
Channel Setup
Auto Power Off
RF Output Channel
Clock Set/Adjust
:English
[ Off ]
[3CH]
RETURN
OPTION SETUP
SET UP v V b B
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The default settings are indicated in bold print.
Setting the RF Output channel
4
Menu option Set this option to
Auto Power Off Off to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
1Hr/2Hr to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no
signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons
during this time.
RF Output Channel 3CH when using channel 3 to receive the VCR signal.
4CH when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal.
For details, see page 111.
When connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV
using only the antenna cable, you must set
the RF Output channel in the OPTION
SETUP menu so that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the DVD-VCR.
1
Set the RF Output channel to 3CH or 4CH (see page 110 to set the channel),
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to
either channel.
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR.
3
Press TV/VIDEO to turn on VIDEO in the DVD-VCRs display window.
4
Press CH +/ to display a channel number in the display window.
Select an active channel number in your area.
TV
CHANNEL +/ ?/1
TV/VIDEO
CH +/
?/1
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Attaching the external antenna connector
Attaching a VHF/UHF band mixer
5
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH).
The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels
change when you press CH +/, you have made the correct setting.
Whenever you use the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector
(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the
DVD-VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3
Retighten the screws.
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and
a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use a VHF/UHF band separator/
mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna
to the DVD-VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3
Retighten the screws.
4
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
Antenna
connector
(not supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
VHF/UHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
75-ohm coaxial
cable
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer. (For customers in USA)
General Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
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The ?/1 switch does not function. Connect the AC power cord securely.
The power is turned on but the DVD-
VCR does not operate.
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to
dry for over three hours.
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The clock has stopped and :
appears in the display window.
The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the wall outlet. Reset the clock (and timer).
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The remote commander does not
function.
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
Make sure the TV / DVDVIDEO switch is set correctly.
Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The tracking meter does not appear
on the screen.
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other TVs. Set your TVs code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
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DVD Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
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There is no picture/picture noise
appears.
Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
The connecting cords are damaged.
Check the connection to your TV (page 13) and switch
the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
The disc is dirty or flawed.
If the picture output from your player goes through your
VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even
when you connect your player directly to your TV, please
try connecting your player to your TVs S-VIDEO input
(page 64).
You have set the player to progressive format (the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, set Progressive to Off (page 70).
Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format
(480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set
the player to progressive format. In this case, set
Progressive to Off and the player is set to normal
(interlace) format (page 70).
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or
Progressive of the SCREEN SETUP menu is not set
correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in
orange. Check the setting (page 68) and connection
(page 65).
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in TV Type of the SCREEN
SETUP menu the picture does not
fill the screen.
The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
There is no picture from your VCR
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
The DVD player must be in standby mode to view
pictures from your VCR.
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There is no sound. Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
The connecting cord is damaged.
The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the
amplifier (receiver) (page 14).
The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.
The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.
The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.
If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the
audio settings (page 66).
Sound is noisy. When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will
come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 37)
or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
The sound volume is low. The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound
volume may improve if you set Audio DRC to Wide
Range (page 67).
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The disc does not play. The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the
disc tray.
The disc is skewed.
The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3).
The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not
correctly finalized (page 7).
Make sure the TV / DVDVIDEO switch is set correctly.
Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The MP3 audio track cannot be
played (page 90).
The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
UDF.
The MP3 audio track does not have the extension .MP3.
The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the
extension .MP3.
The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The JPEG image file cannot be
played.
The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
UDF.
The JPEG image file does not have the extension .JPG
or .JPEG.
The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the
extension .JPG or JPEG.
Length or width of the image is more than 4720 dots.
The title of the MP3 audio album/
track or JPEG image album/file is not
correctly displayed.
The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other
characters are displayed as asterisks.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been
selected (pages 82, 84, 85).
Resume play has taken effect (page 36).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
The disc features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically. While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, shuffle play, or
program play.
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some
operations. See the operating manual that comes with the
disc.
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 77).
Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the
sound track.
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The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection
Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed. Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection
Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly. When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
abnormally, unplug the player.
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The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear. Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony
video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be
charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid
type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony dealer for more information.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound. The tape is defective.
If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
connection.
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A TV program does not appear on
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Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
CH +/ buttons. Select a channel number when recording
TV programs; select L1 or L2 when recording from
other equipment.
TV reception is poor. Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
zREC.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
zREC.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Symptom Remedy
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The timer does not operate. Check that the clock is set.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
Check that the cable box is turned on.
The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock
and timer.
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
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A tape cannot be inserted. Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The VCR mechanism needs to be
cleaned.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine.
Control by AV mouse is not possible. The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV
mouse, etc.
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
Normal picture Unclear picture Rough picture
initial
contamination
terminal
No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
118 Glossary
Glossary
Chapter (page 38)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Dolby Digital (pages 62 and 67)
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital
audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data are recorded
discretely and little deterioration is realized
because all channel data processing is digital.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 62)
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, center and rear signals.
The rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 67)
Digital audio compression technology that
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same 5.1
discrete channels of high quality digital
audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
DVD (page 6)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and
single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),
which is 7 times that of a CD. The data
capacity of a double-layer and single-sided
DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-
sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and
double-sided DVD is 17GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size. The DVD also uses a variable
rate coding technology that changes the data
to be allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
DVD-RW (page 6)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created
in Video mode have the same format as a
DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR
(Video Recording) mode allow the contents
to be programmed or edited.
DVD+RW (page 6)
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD
VIDEO format.
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Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single field and is the standard
method for displaying images on television.
The even number field shows the even
numbered lines of an image, and the odd
numbered field shows the odd numbered
lines of an image.
Progressive format (pages 65 and 70)
Compared to the Interlace format that
alternately shows every other line of an
image (field) to create one frame, the
Progressive format shows the entire image at
once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 30
frames/60 fields in one second, the
Progressive format can show 60 frames in
one second. The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper. This player
is compatible with the 480 progressive
format.
Title (page 38)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track (page 38)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
120 Specifications
Specifications
System
Laser
Semiconductor laser
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 inches/s)
EP: 11.12 mm/s ( inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s ( inches/s),
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Inputs and outputs
LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL, Optical output jack
18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
COAXIAL, phono jack
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)
Phono jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-VIDEO OUT
4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
Timer section
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
8 programs (max.)
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
25 W
Power back-up
Back-up duration: 0 min
Operating temperature
0C to 45C (32F to 113F)
Storage temperature
20C to 60C (4F to 140F)
Operating humidity
25% to 80%
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls
(w/h/d)
D560P: Approx. 430 85 294 mm
(Approx. 17 3 11 inches)
D360P: Approx. 430 85 287 mm
(Approx. 17 3 11 inches)
Mass
Approx. 3.6 kg (Approx. 7.9 lbs)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
A?/1 POWER (on/standby) switch (11)
(36) (43)
BPROGRESSIVE indicator (65) (70)
CDisc tray (33)
DA(open/close) button (33) (35)
ETape compartment (45)
FA(eject) button (43)
GzREC (record) button (46)
Hm (rewind)/M (fast-forward) button
(35) (43)
Ix(stop) button (34) (43)
JX(pause) button (34) (43)
KH(play) button*
1
(34) (42)
LDIAL TIMER*
2
(51)
M Remote sensor (10)
NCHANNEL/TRACKING +/ buttons*
1

(45) (105)
OSELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (10)
PLINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks*
3

(108)
*
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H and CHANNEL/TRACKING + buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference.
*
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Display window
ADVD indicator (34)
BAngle indicator (80)
CMONTH indicator* (51)
DDAY indicator* (54)
EYEAR indicator* (54)
FDATE indicator* (51)
GRecord indicator (46)
HVIDEO indicator (42)
I Tape indicator (42)
J Timer indicator (49)
K STEREO indicator (102)
L Playing time/clock/current status
indicator (34) (42)
M SURR (surround) indicator (88)
N DTS indicator (67)
O Disc indicator (34)
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Rear panel
DVD player and VCR
AAC power cord (13) (16)
BLINE IN 1 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks
(108)
CLINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks
(14)
DIN (FROM ANT.) connector (15)
EOUT (TO TV) connector (15)
DVD player only
FLINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (64)
GCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y
jacks (65)
HS-VIDEO OUT jack (64)
IDIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack
(63)
JDIGITAL AUDIO OUT/COAXIAL jack
(63)
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Remote commander for DVD
AZ (open/close) button (33) (35)
BTV / DVDVIDEO switch (10)
CSELECT DVD button (10)
DNumber buttons*
1
(29)
E CLEAR button (83)
F ANGLE button (80)
G SET UP button (20)
H SUBTITLE button (81)
I AUDIO button*
1
(87)
J SKIP button (34)
K REPLAY button (34)
L XPAUSE button (34)
M HPLAY button*
1
(34)
N V/v/B/b buttons (20)
ENTER button*
2
(20)
O DISPLAY button (39)
P TOP MENU button (77)
Q ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (36)
R VOL (volume) +/ buttons (11)
S ZOOM button (79)
T ENTER button*
2
(20)
U REPEAT button (82)
V SURROUND button (88)
W m/M y buttons (34)
X .PREV (previous)/> NEXT
button (34)
Y xSTOP button (34)
Z O RETURN button (23)
wj MENU button (77)
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Number 5, AUDIO and HPLAY buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference.
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The ENTER buttons 14 and 20 can be used
interchangeably.
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AZ (eject) button (43)
BTV / DVDVIDEO switch (10)
CSELECT VIDEO button (10)
DNumber buttons*
1
(29)
ECLEAR button (44) (49)
FSET UP button (20)
GTIMER button (48)
HAUDIO button*
1
(102)
I SKIP button (43)
J REPLAY button (43)
KSP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play)
button (46)
LzREC (record) button (46)
MXPAUSE button (43)
NHPLAY button*
1
(42)
OV/v/B/b buttons (20)
ENTER button*
2
(20)
PDISPLAY button (44)
Q?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (43)
RVCR Plus+ button*
3
(56)
SCH (channel)/TRACKING +/ buttons*
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TVOL (volume) +/ buttons (11)
UENTER button*
2
(20)
VMUTING button (11)
WSEARCH button (103)
XTV/VIDEO button (47)
YINPUT SELECT button (47)
Zm (rewind)/M (fast-forward)/y (slow)
buttons (43)
wj ./> SHUTTLE button (43)
wk xSTOP button (43)
wl O RETURN button (57)
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Number 5, AUDIO, HPLAY and
CH/TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot.
Use the tactile dot as a reference.
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The ENTER buttons 15 and 21 can be used
interchangeably.
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126 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
Abbreviation Language
ARA Arabic
BUL Bulgarian
CHI Chinese
CRO Croatian
CZE Czech
DAN Danish
DEU German
ENG English
ESP Spanish
FIN Finish
FRA French
GRE Greek
HUN Hungarian
IDN Indonesian
IND Hindi
ISL Icelandic
ITA Italian
IWR Hebrew
JPN Japanese
KOR Korean
MAL Malay
NLD Dutch
NOR Norwegian
POL Polish
POR Portuguese
RUS Russian
SVE Swedish
THA Thai
TUR Turkish
VIE Vietnamese
ZAF Afrikaans
127 Index
Index
Numerics
16:9 69
4:3 Letter Box 69
4:3 Pan Scan 69
A
Adjusting
picture 105
tracking 105
Angle 80
Antenna hookup 15
Audio track 102
Audio/video (A/V) hookup 14
Auto Clock Set 22
C
Cable hookup 13
Channel line-up chart 30
Cleaning the video heads 116
Clock setting 22
Connecting
Cable TV 19
external antenna connector
112
VHF/UHF band mixer 112
Counter 44
Custom AV Mode 40
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DATA CD 6, 90, 95
DATA DVD 6, 90, 95
Demonstration Mode 55
Dial Timer 51
Disabling channels 28
DOLBY DIGITAL 62, 87
DTS 63, 87
Dubbing. see Editing
DVD 6
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Editing 108
EP mode 46
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Handling discs 8
Hi-fi audio track 102
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Instant Advance 35
Instant Replay 35, 43
Instant Skip 43
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JPEG 6, 95
L
Language selecting 20
LP mode 47
M
Monaural 102
Monitoring audio during
playback 102
MP3 6, 90
N
Normal audio track 102
P
Parental Control 74
PBC (Playback control) 99
Picture adjustment 105
Playback
at various speeds 35, 43
frame by frame 43
MP3 audio track 90
program play 82
repeat play 85
selecting the sound 102
shuffle play 84
shuttle play 43
slow motion 35, 43
VIDEO CDs 99
Playback quickly or slowly with
sound 36
Presetting channels 26
Program play 82
Progressive 65, 119
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Recording
bilingual programs 102
SAP broadcasts 102
saving 47
stereo broadcasts 102
using the Dial Timer 51
using the VCR Plus+
system 56
while watching another
program 47, 50
Repeat play 85
Resume Play 36
RF channel 111
S
Safety tab 47
SAP (Second Audio Program)
102
Searching
at various speeds 35, 43
for a blank portion 104
for the counter 0 point 104
Scan and Play 103
Shuffle play 84
Shuttle play 43
SP mode 46
STEREO 87
Stereo 102
Subtitle 81
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Timer setting
daily/weekly recording 49
using the Dial Timer 51
using the VCR Plus+
system 56
Tracking adjustment. see
Adjusting
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Usable discs 6
V
VCR Plus+ system
channel set up 30
recording 56
VIDEO CD 6, 99
Z
Zoom 79
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