ORION ELECTRIC M2D3B TV Interface Device User Manual VRB1351A EN 01 05

ORION ELECTRIC CO., LTD. TV Interface Device VRB1351A EN 01 05

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.CAUTION:TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEND1-4-2-3_EnIMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. D1-4-2-6-1_EnInformation to UserAlteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment. D8-10-2_EnNOTE: 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. D8-10-1-2_EnCAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. D6-8-2-1_EnWARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. D1-4-2-1_EnCAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-10-3a_EnThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-10-1-3_EFVRB1351A_EN_01_05 04.6.14, 10:25 AM2
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.GROUNDCLAMPELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTANTENNALEAD IN WIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEFig. AIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSD1-4-2-2_EnVRB1351A_EN_01_05 04.6.14, 10:25 AM3
CAUTION – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.ATTENTION – POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVVERT. D2-4-4-1_EFNOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERTHIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S 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. D1-4-2-8_EnRecording equipment and copyright: You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. K018US_EnThis product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K041_EnWARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. D36-P4_EnWash hands after handlingThis product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org. K057_EnPOWER-CORD CAUTIONHandle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_EnDANGERVISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHENOPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.This product incorporates copyright protectiontechnology that is protected by method claims ofcertain U.S. patents and other intellectual propertyrights owned by Macrovision Corporation and otherrights owners. Use of this copyright protectiontechnology must be authorized by MacrovisionCorporation, and is intended for home and otherlimited viewing uses only unless otherwiseauthorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverseengineering or disassembly is prohibited.MOISTURE CONDENSATIONDO NOT OPERATE THIS DVD/VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO ORTHREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSESON THE DVD/VCR.WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?When cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, watervapour in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. Thisis called moisture condensation.MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOW-ING CASES;• When you move this DVD/VCR from a cold to a warm place.• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid condi-tions.WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS;Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, set the power switch toON and leave the unit at room temperature until moisture con-densation disappears. Depending on the surrounding condi-tions, this may take from two or three hours.VRB1351A_EN_01_05 04.6.14, 10:25 AM4
S001_EnSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low setting.• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.Once you have established a comfortable sound level:• Set the dial and leave it there.Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.DecibelLevel Example 30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane 180 Rocket launching padInformation courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation. VRB1351A_EN_01_05 04.6.14, 10:25 AM5
6EnSetting the screen .......................................................... 29TV SCREEN ..................................................................... 29STILL MODE .................................................................... 29LINE1 INPUT / LINE2 INPUT ......................................... 30Setting the image quality .............................................. 30BRIGHTNESS ................................................................. 30Setting the audio ............................................................ 30DRC ................................................................................. 30EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT ............................................. 31SAP (Second Audio Program) ...................................... 31Setting the recording ..................................................... 31INITIAL REC TO .............................................................. 31INITIAL REC MODE ........................................................ 31AUTO CHAPTER ............................................................. 31INDEX PICTURE ............................................................. 31Setting the channel ....................................................... 32TV/CATV SELECT ............................................................ 32AUTO CH MEMORY ....................................................... 32ADD/DELETE (channels) ............................................... 32Setting other items ........................................................ 32JPEG INTERVAL .............................................................. 3205 PlaybackPlayback procedure ....................................................... 33Playback by selecting a title .......................................... 34Checking media information ........................................ 35Special playback ............................................................ 36Fast forward playback .................................................... 36Review playback ............................................................. 36Still playback .................................................................. 36Frame advance ............................................................... 36Slow motion playback .................................................... 36Locating a chapter or track ........................................... 36Commercial skip / Locating a specific scene .............. 37Repeat playback ............................................................. 38One touch repeat ........................................................... 38A-B repeat playback ....................................................... 38Title, Chapter repeat playback ...................................... 38Title selection / DVD menu............................................ 39Changing angles / Zooming .......................................... 40Changing soundtrack language ................................... 41Changing the subtitle language ................................... 41The CD Track Info screen ............................................... 42Playing back a selected track ....................................... 42Random playbacck ........................................................ 43Repeat playbacck of selected track .............................. 43Repeat playbacck of all tracks ...................................... 4301 Before you startFeatures .............................................................................8Discs / content format playback compatibility ............... 902 Control and DisplaysFront panel ...................................................................... 11Rear panel ....................................................................... 11Display window .............................................................. 12Remote control ............................................................... 13Putting the batteries in the remote control ................. 14Using the remote control .............................................. 14Power Source ................................................................. 1503 Connecting upAntenna connection ...................................................... 16CATV (CABLE TV) connections ..................................... 18Connections with the TV or audio component ............ 2004 Getting startedAuto clock setting / Setting the video channel ........... 22SETUP MENU ................................................................. 23Using the SETUP MENU ............................................... 23Setting the language ..................................................... 24OSD LANGUAGE ............................................................ 24DVD MENU ..................................................................... 24AUDIO ............................................................................. 24SUBTITLE ........................................................................ 24Setting the parental control .......................................... 25Selecting parental control ............................................. 25Temporarily cancelling parental control ...................... 25Setting the clock ............................................................ 26CLOCK (manually) .......................................................... 26AUTO CLOCK .................................................................. 26STANDARD TIME (Time zone) ....................................... 26DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ............................................... 26Setting the disc .............................................................. 27REFORMAT ..................................................................... 27NEW DISC FORMAT ...................................................... 27FINALIZE ......................................................................... 28PROTECT DISC ............................................................... 28UNDO FINALIZE ............................................................. 28DIMMER (Brightness of the display window) .............. 29DISPLAY/CALL (Turning the screen display “ON” or “OFF”) ............................................................... 29ContentsVRB1351A_EN_06_10 04.6.14, 10:26 AM6
7EnChanging a title name ................................................... 65Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................................ 66Combining the title ........................................................ 68Erasing a playlist ............................................................ 69Editing an original title .................................................. 70Adding a chapter mark .................................................. 70Combining chapters ...................................................... 72Changing an original title name ................................... 72Erasing a scene (Edit title) ............................................ 73Erasing an original title ................................................. 74Changing a disc name .................................................. 75Using the keyboard screen ........................................... 7608 DubbingDubbing a tape onto a disc ........................................... 78Dubbing a disc onto a tape ........................................... 79Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlist .......... 79Dubbing using other equipment .................................. 80When a video is recorded using this unit .................... 8009 Additional informationLanguage code list ......................................................... 81Screen sizes and disc formats ...................................... 81Glossary .......................................................................... 82Error/Warning message list .......................................... 84Troubleshooting .............................................................. 86Handling discs ............................................................... 88Storing discs ................................................................... 88Damaged discs .............................................................. 88Cleaning the pickup lens ............................................... 88Video head cleaning ...................................................... 95Moving the recorder ...................................................... 88Hints on installation ...................................................... 88Specifications ................................................................. 97* WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio) compatibilityMicrosoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo aretrademarks, or registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/or other coun-tries.Playing back programs .................................................. 43Playing back track by specifying the time ................... 43MP3/WMA/JPEG playback ............................................ 44Using the BROWSER screen ........................................ 44When the file to be displayed is selected..................... 44Playing back MP3/WMA files........................................ 45Playing back JPEG files ................................................. 46Progressive scan ............................................................ 47Different scanning modes ............................................. 47Loading and unloading a cassette tape ....................... 48Loading ........................................................................... 48Unloading ....................................................................... 48Cassette tape playback .................................................. 49Forward/Reverse picture search mode ........................ 49Special playback ............................................................ 50Picture search ................................................................ 50Still picture ..................................................................... 50Slow motion .................................................................... 50Frame by frame picture ................................................. 50Adjusting tracking condition ........................................ 50Repeat playback ............................................................. 50Commercial skip ............................................................ 50To display VCR operation status ................................... 50ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system .....5106 RecordingAbout DVD reccccording .............................................. 52Recording modes ........................................................... 52Disc remaining time ...................................................... 53Restrictions on video recording .................................... 53CPRM .............................................................................. 53Recording equipment and copyright ........................... 53Recording a TV program ............................................... 54One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) ............................... 56VCR Plus+ programming systm .................................. 57Timer recording .............................................................. 59Stereo recording and playback ..................................... 6207 EditingEditing the disc .............................................................. 63Editing a playlist ............................................................. 64Creating a playlist .......................................................... 64: DVD-Video : DVD-R: DVD-RW in VR mode : Audio CD and CD-R/CD-RW: DVD-RW in Video mode : Video tapeDVD-VideoVR modeVideo modeDVD-RCDVCRMedia markEach applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below.VRB1351A_EN_06_10 04.6.14, 10:26 AM7
8EnFeaturesNot only can you playback and record video tapes, butyou can also playback DVD discs or make recordingsusing DVD-RW, DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition,you can enjoy editing the programs you record.Playback function• A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound DVD-VideoWhen connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliantdevices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surroundsound.• Playback the scene you want to see immediatelyDVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-RAs DVD’s do not require rewinding like video tapes, youcan get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. Avariety of search functions allow you to find the sceneyou wish to watch.• Title menu VR mode Video mode DVD-RAs thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu,you can find the title you want to play back quickly.•The title list appears on finalized DVD-RW disc(recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R disc.• MP3/WMA/JPEG playback CDMP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you candisplay JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them as aslide show.• Progressive scanDVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-RThis unit supports the progressive scanning system. Ifyour TV is equipped with component video input jackswhich support the progressive video input, you canenjoy high quality picture.Recording function• Timer recording VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCRYou can program the recorder to record up to 8programs, up to a month in advance, using theVCR Plus+® system*1 for easy programming if you want.As well as single programs, you can specify daily orweekly recordings, too.*1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarksof Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured underlicence from Gemstar Development Corporation.• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCRThe One-touch Timer Recording feature provides asimple and convenient way to make a timed recording.Edit function• Editing recorded material without changing theoriginal titles VR modeYou can create a playlist based on the original titles. Theplaylist won’t affect the original titles. If you erase theplaylist, the original titles remain. It is recommended tocreate and edit the playlist to prevent important titlesfrom being erased accidentally.• Chapter mark VR modeYou can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) theoriginal title. This function is useful when searching forthe scene you wish to watch that you have marked withthe Chapter mark function.• Erasing scenes VR modeYou can erase an unnecessary scene from the createdplaylist or the original titles.• Combining titles VR modeYou can combine several original titles or playlists to aseparate playlist.Dubbing function• Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a tapeVR mode Video mode DVD-R VCRWith just this one unit, you can dub however you like,from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.•Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting tocopy a “copy guarded” video tape or disc.Chapter 1Before you startVRB1351A_EN_06_10 04.6.14, 10:26 AM8
9EnDisc / content format playback compat-ibilityGeneral disc compatibilityThis recorder is compatible with a wide range of disctypes (media) and formats. Playable discs will generallyfeature one of the following logos on the disc and/ordisc packaging. Note however that some disc types,such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in anunplayable format-see below for further compatibilityinformation.• is a trademark of DVD Format/LogoLicensing Corporation.DVD-R/RW compatibilityThis recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs.Compatible media:•DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 / 2x and Ver. 1.2 / 4x•DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8xRecording formats:•DVD-R: DVD-Video format (Video mode)•DVD-RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVD-Video format (Video mode)Older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers mayreject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. If you want to shareDVD-RW discs between this recorder and an olderrecorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs.The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recordercompatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs.CD-R/RW compatibilityThis recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.•Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/SuperVCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA orJPEG files* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physicalformat: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Jolietfile systems are both compatible with this recorder.•Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-Audio andVideo CD/Super VCD)•Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio onlyCompressed audio compatibility•Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW•Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3),Windows Media Audio (WMA)•Sampling rates: 44.1 or 48kHz•Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended)•Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback: Yes•VBR WMA playback: No•WMA encoder compatibility: Windows MediaCodec 8 (files encoded using Windows MediaCodec 9 may be playable but some parts of thespecification are not supported; specifically, Pro,Lossless, Voice and VBR)•DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback:No (see also DRM in the Glossary on page 82)•File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be usedfor the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files -do not use for other file types)•File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if theselimits are exceeded, only files and folders up tothese limits are playable)PC-created disc compatibilityDiscs recorded using a personal computer may not beplayable in this unit due to the setting of the applicationsoftware used to create the disc. In these particularinstances, check with the software publisher for moredetailed information.Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) arenot compatible with this recorder.Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxesfor additional compatibility information.DVD-VideoAudio CD CD-R CD-RWDVD-R DVD-RWModel PlayableDVR-7000DVR-810H/DVR-57HDVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510HRecordableYes1,2,3Yes1NoNo1 Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. UnfinalizedVR mode and Video mode discs may not play.2 Cannot read the CPRM information will show in the displaywhen you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback.3 Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.VRB1351A_EN_06_10 04.6.14, 10:26 AM9
10EnBefore you start01 Frequently asked questions•What's the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW?The most important difference between DVD-R andDVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium,while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium.You can re-record/erase a DVD-RW discapproximately 1,000 times.For more information, see About DVD recording onpage 52.•What's VR mode?VR (Video Recording) mode is a special modedesigned for home DVD recording. It allows flexibleediting of recorded material compared to `Videomode'. On the other hand, Video mode discs aremore compatible with other DVD players.•Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVDplayer?Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discsrecorded in Video mode* are playable in a regularDVD player, but they must be `finalized' first. Thisprocess fixes the contents of the disc to make themreadable to other DVD players as DVD-Video discs.DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable insome players. This label indicates playback compatibilitywith DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (VideoRecording format). However, for discs recordedwith a record-only-once encrypted program,playback can only be achieved using the CPRMcompatible device.Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that discsrecorded using this recorder will play on otherplayers.* `DVD-Video format' recording: The use of the DVD-Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RWdiscs is referred to as recording in `Video mode' onPioneer's DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD-RW discs is optional for manufacturers ofDVD playback equipment, and there is DVD playbackequipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RWdiscs recorded in the DVD-Video format.Note: `Finalization' is required.This recorder supports the recording of `copy-once'broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protectionsystem (see CPRM on page 53) on CPRM-compliantDVD-RW discs in VR mode. CPRM recordings canonly be played on players that are specificallycompatible with CPRM.•Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind ofediting can I do?Unlike editing video tape, you only need one DVDrecorder to edit discs. With DVD, you edit bymaking a `Play List' of what to play and when toplay it. On playback, the recorder plays the discaccording to the Play List.Throughout this manual, you will often see thewords Original and Play List to refer to the actualcontent and the edited version.•Original content refers to what's actually recordedon the disc.•Play List content refers to the edited version of thedisc-how the Original content is to be played.Operating DVD-Video•Some operations od DVD-Video may be prohibitedby the manufacturer, or some operation methods orfunctions of the DVD-Video may be different fromthe discription in this manual.•If you attempt an operation that is prohibited byeither the disc or the unit, a ”” mark will appearon the TV monitor. For operations prohibited by thedisc, see the information that came with the disc.•When the menu screen or the operation guideappears during disc playback, follow the displayedinformation.OriginalTitle 1Play ListTitle 2Title 1Title 3Title 2Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 2Chapter 2Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 1Chapter 1VRB1351A_EN_06_10 04.6.14, 10:26 AM10
Controls and displays 0211EnFF (Fast Forward) buttonREW (Rewind) buttonAUDIO (L/R)/VIDEOIN (INPUT 2) jacksVCR/DVD buttonSTANDBY/ONbuttonVCR EJECT buttonDisc tray REC button PLAY buttonCassette Loading SlotOPEN/CLOSE buttonDVD S-VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jackSTOP buttonDVD indicatorVCR indicatorCHANNEL –/+ buttonDisplay windowRear panelAC power cord DVD COAXIAL DIGITALAUDIO OUT jackDVD/VCR commonAUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacksDVD AUDIO (L/R)OUT jacksDVD/VCR commonAUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE 1) jacksDVD S-VIDEOIN (LINE 1) jackDVD S-VIDEOOUT jackDVD COMPONENTOUT jacksDVD OPTICAL DIGITALAUDIO OUT jackRF IN jackRF OUT jackFront panelChapter 2Controls and displaysVRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:26 AM11
Controls and displays0212EnNo. Display DescriptionLights during video tape playback.1Display windowVideo tape is temporarily stopped.Lights during video tape recording.Progressive scanning mode.Timer recording display.PP21 3424Appears when a CD is inserted.Appears when a CD-R is inserted.Appears when a DVD-Video is inserted.Appears when a DVD-R is inserted.Appears when a DVD-RW is inserted.Appears when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted. When the disc is set to video mode, VR does not appear.Appears when the tuner built into this unit is selected. When you press TV/VCR, VCR disappears.Video tape is in the unit.Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes).Counter display in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD.CATV channel display.TV channel display.Track number display for CD.Display for afternoon (out in the morning).The external input channel (L1 or L2) display.Error display.Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Flashes in auto resume.DVD or CD is temporarily stopped.Lights during DVD recording.CDCD-RDVDDVD-RDVD-RWVRVCR10:0001H00M00SC 36CH2CHTRK 2PML1/L2Err34 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.2 VCR recording modes. SP or SLP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.SP/SLPXP/SP/LP/SLPAppears when a CD-RW is inserted.CD-RWVRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:26 AM12
Controls and displays 0213EnRemote controlNote• Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed.1 STANDBY/ON (page 22)Turns power on/off.2 VCR EJECT (page 48)Ejects the cassette tapes.3 DVD OPEN/CLOSE (page 33)Opens or closes the tray.4 DVD/VCR (78, 79)Switches to operation between VCRand DVD.5 0-9Use for direct TV channel selection ofTV (page 54); setting the input (page37, 76); entering a password (page25)6 TIMER REC (page 59, 61)Sets the unit to start recording at apreset time.7 INPUT SELECT (page 80)Switches between the externalinputs.8 VCR Plus+ (page 58)Display the VCR+ program screen.9 RETURN (page 23, 45)Closes the menu window.10 CLEAR/CANCELCancels input data in the settingmode (page 25); deletes the timerrecording program (page 59, 61).11 TITLE MENU/TOP MENU (page 34,39, 42, 64)Selects titles of a DVD disc.12 CH +/– (page 54)Use to select TV channels. /  (page 23, 33, 37, 60)Up/down cursor buttons13 TRK +/– (page 50)Use to adjust the VCR manualplayback tracking. /      (page 23, 33, 37, 60)Left/right cursor buttons14 ENTER/SELECT (page 23, 33, 37, 58,60)Use to select menu options.15 DVD MENU (page 39)Displays the menu of the DVD disc.16 SETUP (page 23, 58, 60)Displays the setup menu.17 STOP (page 33, 49, 55)Stops playback or recording.18 PLAY (page 33, 49)Starts playback.19 PAUSE/STILL (page 36, 50)Pauses recording or playback (pressagain to restart).20 SKIP  /  (page 36)Skips forward or back chapters.21 INDEX – / + (page 51)Searches for INDEX marks on a tape22 REW/SEARCH – (page 36, 49, 50)Rewind/review playback23 F.FWD/SEARCH + (page36, 49, 50)Fast forward/forward search playback24 ONE TOUCH REPEAT (page 38)Repeats playback of the last 10seconds of video.25 CM SKIP (page 37, 50)Skips commercial breaks.26 SLOW (page36, 50)Starts slow motion playback.27 REC (page 54, 56, 80)Starts recording.28 REC MODE/SPEED (page 54, 56)Selects the recording mode.29 DUBBING (page 78)Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR.30 AUDIO/AUDIO SELECTSwitches sound between mono andstereo (page 62); changes thelanguage of the DVD (page 41).31 DISPLAY/CALL (page 35, 51)Displays VCR or DVD operationstatus.32 REPEAT A-B (page 38)Repeats playback between A and B.33 ZERO RETURN (page 51)Stops the tape when the counterreaches 00H00M00S.34 COUNTER RESET (page 51)Resets the counter to 00H00M00S.35 ANGLE (page 40)Changes the DVD playback angle.36 SUBTITLE (page 41)Selects subtitles of the DVD disc.37 ATR (page 50)Digital auto tracking for VCRplayback.38 PLAY MODE (page 37)Selects the playback mode.39 REPEAT (page 38, 50)Selects the repeat playback mode.40 CLOCK/COUNTER (page 51)Changes the front panel displaymode.41 TV/VCR (page 22, 55)Switches input between the TV andVCR.42 PROGRESSIVE (page 47)Activates the progressive scanningmode.VRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:49 AM13
Controls and displays0214EnPutting the batteries in the remotecontrol1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back ofthe remote control.2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the batterycompartment following the indications (+,*) inside thecompartment.3 Close the cover.NoteIncorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such asleakage and bursting. Please observe the following:•Don't mix new and old batteries together.•Don't use different kinds of battery together-although they may look similar, different batteriesmay have different voltages.•Make sure that the plus and minus ends of eachbattery match the indications in the batterycompartment.•Remove batteries from equipment that isn't goingto be used for a month or more.•Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to berecharged; they can overheat ant rupture. (Followbattery manufacturer’s directions.)•When disposing of used batteries, please complywith governmental regulations or environmentalpublic instruction's rules that apply in your countryor area.Using the remote controlKeep in mind the following when using the remotecontrol:•Make sure that there are no obstacles between theremote and the remote sensor on the unit.•Remote operation may become unreliable if strongsunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit'sremote sensor.•Remote controllers for different devices caninterfere with each other. Avoid using remotes forother equipment located close to this unit.•Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off inthe operating range of the remote.•Use within the operating range and angle, asshown.303015ftVRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:26 AM14
Controls and displays 0215EnAC OutletWider Holeand BladePolarized AC Cord Plug(One blade is wider than the other.)Power SourceTO USE AC POWER SOURCEUse the AC polarized line cord provided for operation onAC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hzpolarized AC outlet.Note•Never connect the AC line cord plug to other thanthe specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attachedpower cord only.•If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut theblade. It is the user’s responsibility to have anelectrician replace the obsolete outlet.•If you cause a static discharge when touching theunit and the unit fails to function, simply unplugthe unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. Theunit should return to normal operation.VRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:26 AM15
Connecting up0316EnCombination UHF/VHF antenna with75 Ω coaxial cableCombination UHF/VHF antenna with300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire2Chapter 3Connecting upImportant•Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off andunplugged from the wall outlet.Antenna connectionIf you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead topage 18 for the proper connections.ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTIONThe DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV andconnect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting anantenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.175 Ω coaxial cableDVD/VCR300 Ω twin lead (flat) wireMatching transformer300 Ω input75 Ω output(not supplied)DVD/VCRUHFVHF300 Ω twin lead (flat) wireDVD/VCRCombiner75/300 Ω input75 Ω output(not supplied)75 Ω coaxial cableSeparate UHF and VHF antennas3Note•If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 Ω twin lead(flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 Ω inputsand one 75 Ω output.VRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:27 AM16
Connecting up 0317EnDVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTIONAfter you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow theconnection diagram.This DVD/VCR has a single 75 Ω output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antenna inputs(numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception.Note•If a UHF or VHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the “TV” mode.TV with single 75 Ω UHF/VHF antenna inputTVTo DVR/VCRRF antenna cable (supplied)1TVTo DVR/VCRRF antenna cable (supplied)Splitter75 Ω input75/300 Ω outputs(not supplied)TV with 300 Ω UHF and 75 Ω VHF antenna inputs2TV with 300 Ω UHF and 300 Ω VHF antenna inputs3Note•A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna tothe DVD/VCR properly.•For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of anoutdoor type antenna is required.•If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.Note•If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 Ω inputsand one 75 Ω output.TVTo DVR/VCRRF antenna cable (supplied)Splitter75 Ω input300 Ω outputs(not supplied)VRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:27 AM17
Connecting up0318EnCATV(CABLE TV) connectionsMany cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription chan-nels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cablecompany supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to aspecial channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.1Allows•Recording ofnonscrambled channels.•Use of the programmabletimer.•Recording of one channelwhile watching another.3Allows•Recording ofnonscrambled channels.•Use of the programmabletimer.•Recording an un-scrambled channel whilewatching any channelselected at the converterbox.Prevents•Recording scrambledchannels.Note•If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built intothe DVD/VCR, the converter must be set to the videochannel output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).DVD/VCRIncoming cableTVAllows•Recording of channelsthrough the converter box(scrambled and un-scrambled).•Using the programmabletimer to record only thechannel selected at theconverter box.Prevents•Recording one channelwhile watching another.•Using the DVD/VCR tunerto select channels.2Note•To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCRtuner must be tuned to the converter outputchannel, usually channel 3 or 4.DVD/VCRIncoming cableTVConverter/descramblerNote•Whenever a converter/descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to theoutput of the converter/descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.DVD/VCRTVConverter/descramblerIncoming cableVRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:27 AM18
Connecting up 0319EnImportant•Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the “CATV” mode.This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambledprograms, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consultyour local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There aremany ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.4Allows•Recording of one channelwhile watching another.•Using the programmabletimer to record only thechannel selected at theconverter box.•Recording of all channelsthrough the converter box.Prevents•Watching scrambledchannels while recordinganother channel.•Using the DVD/VCR tunerto select channels.5Allows•Recording ofnonscrambled channels.•Recording of one channelwhile watching another.•Watching premiumchannels through theconverter while recordingnonscrambled channels.•Using the programmabletimer.Prevents•Recording scrambledchannels.Allows•Recording of all channelsthrough the converter box.•Recording a scrambled orunscrambled channelwhile watching another(scrambled orunscrambled) channel.•Using the programmabletimer to record only thechannel selected at theconverter box.Prevents•Using the DVD/VCR tunerto select channels.6DVD/VCRTVConverter/descramblerIncoming cableSplitterA/B switchDVD/VCRTVConverter/descramblerIncoming cableSplitterA/B switchDVD/VCRTVConverter/descramblerIncoming cableSplitterA/B switchVRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:27 AM19
Connecting up0320EnConnect to a TV with S-Video output (for DVD/CD playback)If your TV has an S-Video input, you can get higher quality by connecting it with the S-Video output of the unit usingan S-Video cable (not supplied) instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the video output jack of the unit.Connections with the TV or audio componentThe exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependenton the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for thelocation of video and audio inputs and outputs.Connect to a TV with Audio/Video outputYou can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV.Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cable.Connect to a TV with Component video output (for DVD/CD playback)You can enjoy the highest quality picture by connecting the unit’s component video out jacks to the componentvideo input jacks of your TV, with component video cables (not supplied).DVD/VCRTo Component video inputDVD audio (R) outputTo Audio (R) inputAudio cable (not supplied)DVD audio (L) outputTo Audio (L) inputTVComponent video cable(not supplied)Component video outputDVD/VCRTo S-Video inputS-Video outputDVD audio (R) outputTo Audio (R) inputAudio cable (not supplied)DVD audio (L) outputTo Audio (L) inputS-Video cable (not supplied)TVDVD/VCRTo Video inputTo Audio (R) inputTo Audio (L) inputTVAudio/video cable (supplied)Audio (R) outputAudio (L) outputVideo outputNote•When connecting to a TV using the video or S-Video jack, make sure that the progressive indicator on the displaywindow is not lit. If it is lit, the video and S-Video outputs do not feed the correct signals and you cannot see anypicture. To turn off the progressive indicator, make the progressive scanning mode inactive (see page 47).•If the component video input jacks on a TV are the BNC type, use an adapter to convert the RCA jacks from thecomponent video cables to BNC (not supplied).VRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:27 AM20
Connecting up 0321EnNote•You may connect to a TV with a component videocable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied)instead of a video cable (not supplied).Use this connection to connect an:•AV amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digitaldecoder•AV amplifier with built-in *DTS decoderConnect to a stereo amplifier with audio outputYou can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier.Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier.Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surroundIf you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems suchas Dolby Digital and DTS by using the optical or coaxial digital output.Stereo AmplifierTo Audio (R) inputTo Audio (L) inputAudio cable (not supplied)Audio (R) outputAudio (L) outputDVD/VCRConnecting the optical digital cableYou may connect to an AV Amplifier with an optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of a coaxial digitalcable.When you connect the optical digital cable (not supplied), remove the dust protection cap from the rear panel.When not using the optical digital cable, attach the dust protection cap to protect against dust.Note•The DVD OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AUDIO L/R, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT) are useful only forDVD section. The VHS signal is output only from the composite jacks (DVD/VCR OUTPUT) and UHF/VHFOUT.•When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS to ON on the AVamplifier. If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing thespeakers to be damaged.•Caution for the optical digital audio output connector: Do not connect to an amplifier (with an optical digital inputconnector) which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs maycause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.•If you use an optical or a coaxial connection, when you play a DVD-RW (VR mode) which was recorded from abilingual broadcast, you can only hear the audio mode that was selected when it was recorded. See page 10.•DTS audio will be output only from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL output. To hear DTS audio, DTS-Decoder is necessary.•When playing DTS-encoded CDs, only noise will be heard from the speakers or analogue stereo outputs.•Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the unit.DVD/VCRAV Amplifier withbuilt-in decoderVideo outputTo Video intputCoaxial digitalaudio outputCoaxial digitalcable (not supplied)Video cable (not supplied)TVVRB1351A_EN_11_21 04.6.14, 10:27 AM21
Getting started0422EnNote•If the unit does not operate properly, or there isno key operation from the unit and/or theremote control: Static electricity, etc., may affectthe operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once,then connect it again.Chapter 4Getting startedAuto clock settingPreparation:You must connect the antenna or cable before connect-ing the AC cord to the power source.Wait 30 minutes with the power turned off, after theantenna or cable is connected, for the auto clockfeature to activate.After the clock is set automatically, you may have to setthe time zone and daylight saving time. (See page 26.)Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR after theauto clock operation completed.• When shipped from the factory, the “AUTO CLOCK”option is set to “ON” position.• If you turn the DVD/VCR on during auto clocksetting, the clock is not set.• After a power failure or disconnection of the powerplug, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, wait30 minutes before turning the DVD/VCR on.• With cable box connection, if the auto clock settingis unsuccessful, select the PBS channel carryingthe XDS information, then turn the DVD/VCR off.After 30 minutes, turn the DVD/VCR on.• If the clock is not set automatically, set the clockmanually. (See page 26.)Setting the video channelTo view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, orto watch a program selected by the VCR’s channelselector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (videochannel).When a TV is connected with the 75 Ω coaxial cableonly:1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on the remote control for 3seconds in the standby mode to select CH 3 or 4.The selected channel number will flash on thedisplay for about 4 seconds.2 Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to corre-spond with the channel selected in step 1.3 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR.4 Press TV/VCR to select the VCR position.The VCR indicator will appear in the display.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM22
Getting started 0423EnSETUP MENUThe SETUP MENU consists of several menus where youcan make various settings concerning language, audiofunctions, and images. In addition, this menu includes aclock, channel and other things that require setting justafter purchase.For details of each menu, see the corresponding sectionin this chapter.Using the SETUP MENUThe following example shows the basic setting proce-dure of the SETUP MENU. The remote control keys thatoperate the SETUP MENU are displayed at the bottom ofthe screen.1 Press SETUP while the DVD or video tape isstopped.The SETUP MENU screen will appear.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERSETUP MENU5 Select any channel to receive a TV station inyour area.The channel number will appear on the screen for about4 seconds.For a push-button TV tunerIf CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannotbe tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, playback aprerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharpcolor picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer toyour TV owner’s manual for details.Note•When shipped from factory, the video channelis set to CH 3.2 Press  or  to select the desired menu andpress ENTER.The submenu screen of the selected menu will appear.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEPARENTALCLOCKDISC SETUPOTHERSETUP MENU3 Press  or  to select the desired submenu andpress ENTER.The screen for the selected submenu will appear.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEOSD LANGUAGEDVD MENUAUDIOSUBTITLESETUP MENUENGLISHENGLISHAUTOMATICENGLISH4 Press  or  to select the desired item youwant, and press ENTER.Selectable items will be listed.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEOSD LANGUAGEDVD MENUAUDIOSUBTITLESETUP MENUENGLISHENGLISHAUTOMATICENGLISHENGLISHFRANCAISESPANOLOTHERAUTOMATICOFF----5 Press  or  to select the desired item and pressENTER.This completes the setting procedure.•To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.•To close the SETUP MENU, press SETUP.Note•For items that require different operations from thebasic setting procedure, the setting procedure isdescribed in each individual section.•The item which is indicated by green color cannotbe selected.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM23
Getting started0424EnSelectable languages:ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOLThe language you have selected will play if it isrecorded on the disc.ORIGINALThe unit will select the first priority language of eachdisc.OTHERIf you want to select another language, beforepressing ENTER, input the language code by usingthe numeric keys. (See the Language code list onpage 81). Then press ENTER.•If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.Note•If the selected language is not recorded on thedisc, the first-priority language is selected.SUBTITLEWhen several subtitles languages are recorded on DVD,you can select the language to be used for the subtitles.The selected language remains in effect after the poweris turned off or the disc is replaced.Select “SUBTITLE” and select the menu language fromthe list below.Selectable languages:ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOLThe subtitle is displayed with the selected languageif it is recorded on the disc.OTHERIf you want to select another language, beforepressing ENTER, input the language code by usingthe numeric keys. (See the Language code list onpage 81). Then press ENTER.•If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.AUTOMATIC• The unit will automatically select the same lan-guage in the AUDIO setting.• When the unit selects the same language as theAUDIO setting, the subtitles will not appear duringplayback.• When you do not use the same language as theAUDIO setting, the subtitles will appear duringplayback.OFFSubtitles do not appear.Note•If the selected language is not recorded on thedisc, the first-priority language is selected.OSD LANGUAGEYou can set the language for on screen display.Select “OSD LANGUAGE” and select the language fromthe list below.Selectable languages:ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOLDVD MENUWhen several menu languages are recorded on a DVD,you can select the language to be used for the DVDmenu.Select “DVD MENU” and select the language from thelist below.Selectable languages:ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOLThe selected language is the first priority menulanguage.OTHERIf you want to select another language, beforepressing ENTER, input the language code by usingthe numeric keys. (See the Language code list onpage 81). Then press ENTER.•If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.AUDIOWhen several audio languages are recorded on a DVD,you can select the audio language to be played back.The selected language remains in effect after the poweris turned off or the disc is replaced.Select “AUDIO” and select the audio language from thelist below.Setting the languageYou can choose the language of the menu screen, DVDmenu, DVD audio and subtitles.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “LANGUAGE” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. Forthe procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEOSD LANGUAGEDVD MENUAUDIOSUBTITLESETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDENGLISHENGLISHAUTOMATICENGLISHSELECTVRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM24
Getting started 0425EnSetting the parental controlSome discs are specified as not suitable for children.This unit can prevent playback of such discs.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “PARENTAL” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For theprocedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEPARENTALCLOCKDISC SETUPOTHERPARENTALPASSWORDPARENTALSETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDDELETE- - - -INPUT NO.09CLEAR/CANCELSELECTPARENTALOFFSelecting parental controlSelect “PARENTAL” and select the parental control level.If the recorder is set to a lower level than the disc, it willrequire you to enter a password before the disc will play.To lock the selected parental control level1 To lock the selected parental control level, press or  to select “PASSWORD”.2 Use the numeric keys to input a 4-digit pass-word.• If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.• Be sure to remember this number!3 Press ENTER.1234 change to ----To cancel the locked parental control level1 Select “PASSWORD” shown in step 1 of theabove section and use the numeric keys to inputthe password.2 Press ENTER.The locked mark “” will change to an unlockedmark “ ”.Then, you can change the parental control level, orenter a new password.Note•The selected level will apply to operations executedafter this.•The unit cannot restrict playback of some discs.•Some discs may not be encoded with specificrating level information though its disc jacket says“adult”. Parental control will not work with thosediscs.•Do not forget the password. If you forget thepassword, contact customer service.Temporarily cancelling parental controlParental control can temporarily be cancelled withsome DVDs.1 Playback a DVD. (See page 33.)2 If the DVD disc has been designed to tempo-rarily cancel the rating level, the screen that followsthe “READING” screen will change. If you select“YES” with the ENTER, the message “YOUR DISCEXCEEDS THE PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL 1.” (forexample) will then appear.YOUR DISC EXCEEDS THE PARENTALCONTROL LEVEL 1.PARENTAL CONTROL LEVELCANCEL PICTURE3 If you wish to cancel the set rating level tempo-rarily, select “PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL” with  or , then press ENTER. If the password has beenselected, the password input screen will appear.Alternatively, if the password has not been set, playbackwill commence. If you don’t know (or have forgotten) thepassword, select “CANCEL PICTURE”.The setting screen will disappear. Press OPEN/CLOSE toremove the disc.4 Use the numeric keys to input the password.•To interrupt the input process, press RETURN.5 Press ENTER.6 Playback will commence if the entered pass-word was correct.Note•This temporary cancellation of the rating level willremain active until the disc is ejected.When the disc is ejected, the original rating levelwill be set again automatically.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM25
Getting started0426EnSetting the clockThe clock is set to the correct time automatically, but itcan also be set manually. The clock can be set fordaylight saving time and time zone.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “CLOCK” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For theprocedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.CLOCK (manually)You can manually set the date, year and present timewith the remote control.Ex.: Setting the clock to “10:20AM” October, 30th, 2004.1 Select “CLOCK” and press ENTER./01/04 12:00AM 012 Select the desired items using  or  (month,date, year, hour, minute and AM/PM) then pressENTER.3 Press  or  to set the value of the selecteditem.•For the minutes, press  or  once to set the timeminute by minute, or hold down either of buttonsfor several seconds to set the time in 10-minuteintervals.10/30/04 10:20AM204 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the date, year andpresent time, and press ENTER. The SETUP MENUwill close.This completes clock time setting.AUTO CLOCKYou can automatically set the clock by turning “ON” theAUTO CLOCK function.When you want to set the auto clock function to “OFF”,select “AUTO CLOCK”, press ENTER and select “OFF”from the list.For more information see page 22.STANDARD TIME (Time zone)In the rare event that you live within the broadcast rangeof two stations in two different time zones, the DVD/VCRmay recognize the wrong station for the auto clock set.To correct the situation:Select “STANDARD TIME” and select the time zone fromthe list below.Selectable time zones and correction timesATLANTIC: GMT – 4 hours(GMT: Greenwich Mean Time)EASTERN: GMT – 5 hoursCENTRAL: GMT – 6 hoursMOUNTAIN: GMT – 7 hoursPACIFIC: GMT – 8 hoursALASKA: GMT – 9 hoursHAWAII: GMT – 10 hoursAUTOMATIC: AUTO SETNote•When shipped from the factory, the “TIME ZONE” isset to “AUTOMATIC”.•After making the auto clock setting, in some casesthe clock may display another time zone. You cancorrect the clock by selecting your time zonesetting above.•When the clock is not set or you set the clockmanually, the time zone setting is not available.DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMEYou can set the clock to daylight saving time automati-cally or manually.To select daylight saving time, select “DAYLIGHTSAVING TIME” and select “ON”, while to cancel thedaylight saving time, select “OFF”.ON: For manual setting (forward 1 hour)OFF: For manual setting (back 1 hour)AUTOMATIC: For automatic setting (read XDS inthe signal)Note•When you want to set daylight saving time, on thefirst Sunday in April you set it to “ON”, and on thelast Sunday in October you set it to “OFF”.•When shipped from the factory, the “DAYLIGHTSAVING TIME” option is set to “AUTOMATIC”.•When the clock is not set, the daylight saving timesetting is not available.•When there is no daylight saving time in your area,always select “OFF”.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM26
Getting started 0427EnSetting the discYou can format, protect, or finalize a disc.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “DISC SETUP” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. Forthe procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using theSETUP MENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERDISC SETUPREFORMAT AS DVD VIDEOREFORMAT AS DVD VRNEW DISC FORMATFINALIZEPROTECT DISCUNDO FINALIZEPROCEEDVRPROCEEDOFFPROCEEDPROCEEDSETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDSELECTREFORMATYou can format a recorded DVD-RW.Check the content of the disc before format. If youformat the disc, the recorded content of the disc will beerased.To format a DVD in the Video mode, select “REFORMATAS DVD VIDEO”, and to format it in the VR mode, select“REFORMAT AS DVD VR”.The screen below will appear.REFORMATSTART CANCEL• When you select “START” and press ENTER, formatwill start. The screen below will appear.REFORMAT• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, theDISC SETUP screen will appear.Note•You cannot format Ver. 1.0 DVD-RW and DVD-R.•You cannot format a disc if the disc protection is“ON”.In such a case, be sure to cancel the disc protec-tion (see page 28) before formatting.NEW DISC FORMATIf you insert an unused disc, the disc is automaticallyformatted.If you use the DVD-RW (Ver.1.1 or later), you can selectthe mode to be used for automatic format.Select “NEW DISC FORMAT” and select the mode fromthe list below.VR: Format the disc in the VR mode.Video: Format the disc in the Video mode.When you insert an unused disc, the following messagescreen will appear.NEW DISC FORMATSTART CANCEL• When you select “START” and press ENTER,formatting will start. The screen below will appear.INITIALIZING DISC• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, thenormal TV screen will appear.Note•If a recorded disc has scratches or contaminationon it, the “NEW DISC FORMAT” screen may appear.If this happens, select “CANCEL”.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM27
Getting started0428EnUNDO FINALIZEYou can cancel the finalization of a finalized DVD-RW (inVR mode).You cannot cancel the finalization for discs other thanabove. You can record or edit on a disc whose finaliza-tion has been cancelled.Select “UNDO FINALIZE”, and the screen below willappear.UNDO FINALIZESTART CANCEL•When you select “START” and press ENTER, thecancelling finalization will start. The screen belowwill appear.UNFINALIZINGPLEASE WAIT• When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, theDISC SETUP screen will appear.Note•During the cancelling finalization the cursor willmove repeatedly.•The cancelling finalization process may require afew minutes to about 1 hour according to disc typeor the amount of free space on the disc.•When the disc’s finalization cannot be cancelled,you cannot select “UNDO FINALIZE”.You can turn the display window and screendisplay “ON” or “OFF”.Preparation:•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.•Select “OTHER” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For theprocedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERLANGUAGEPARENTALCLOCKDISC SETUPOTHERSETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDSELECTOTHERDIMMERDISPLAY/CALLAUTOMATICONFINALIZETo play a DVD disc recorded on this unit you mustfinalize the disc to insure compatibility with other DVDplayers. In addition if you are using a DVD-RW disc youmust record in Video mode.When “FINALIZE” is selected, the screen below willappear.FINALIZESTART CANCEL•When you select “START” and press ENTER, final-ization will start. The screen below will appear.FINALIZINGPLEASE WAIT•When you select “CANCEL” and press ENTER, theDISC SETUP screen will appear.Note•During the finalization the cursor will moverepeatedly. When the finalization finished, “DISCFINALIZED” will appear.•The finalization process may require a few minutesto about 1 hour according to disc type or theamount of free space on the disc.•You can record or edit a finalized DVD-RW (in VRmode) by cancelling the finalizing, but you cannotdo these operations with a DVD-RW (Video mode),or with a DVD-R.•For a DVD-RW (in VR mode) which was finalized byanother unit, you can record or edit on this unit bycancelling the finalization.•You cannot playback a disc recorded on VR modeon a unit that does not support DVD-RW.•Even if you finalize a disc in the Video mode, thedisc cannot be played back in some DVD players.•A DVD-R disc cannot be named after it is finalized.PROTECT DISCYou can protect a disc to prevent the content recordedon it from being erased, edited or re-recorded.Only DVD-RW (in VR mode) can be protected.Select “PROTECT DISC” and select “ON” to protect thedisc.To cancel the disc protection, select “OFF”.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM28
Getting started 0429EnSetting the screenThis section describes settings about the screen.Preparation:•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.•Select “AV SETUP 1” from “AV SETUP”. For theprocedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERAV SETUP 1TV SCREENSTILL MODELINE1 INPUTLINE2 INPUTSETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURN SETUPENTER BACK END4:3 Letter boxAUTOMATICVIDEOVIDEOSELECTDIMMER (Brightness of the display window)You may adjust the brightness or turn off the display onthe front panel of the unit.Select “DIMMER” and select the display window statusfrom the list below.AUTOMATIC:When the power is on, the display window appearsbright. When the power is off, it appears dark.DIM:The window display always appears dark.OFF:When the power is on, the display window appearsdark. When the power is off, it is turned off.DISPLAY/CALL (Turning the screen display “ON”or “OFF”)You can turn off the screen display that is output to theTV screen by this unit. Select “DISPLAY/CALL”, andselect “ON” or “OFF”.ON:The screen display appears.OFF:Nothing but the SETUP MENU and error messagesappear.TV SCREENYou can select the TV screen size to suit the screenimage.Select “TV SCREEN” and select screen size from the listbelow.4:3 Pan scanIt displays a wide picture across the whole screenwith left and right edges automatically cut off.4:3 Letter boxSelect this mode when connecting to a conventionalTV. When playing back a wide screen DVD disc, itdisplays a wide picture with black bands at the topand bottom of screen.16:9Select this mode when connecting to a wide-screenTV. A wide-screen picture is displayed in full size.Note•If the DVD disc is not formatted in the pan scanformat, it displays a 4:3 aspect ratio.STILL MODEYou can set the type of image displayed on the TVscreen when the playback of the DVD is stilled.Select “STILL MODE” and select the image to bedisplayed from the list below.AUTOMATICThe field still or frame still is automatically selected.(For normal use.)STILL BY FRAMEThe frame still is set.Note for the field still and frame still:(with 480i interlaced scanning mode)•Field* still (240 lines)Since only one field (half of the video information)is shown on the TV screen, the picture appearsrough but does not shake.•Frame* still (480 lines)Two fields are alternatively shown on the TV screen.The picture shakes but the resulting picture qualityis superior to the field still pictures.Field*: A field refers to the video information inone-half of a frame. 1 frame (screen)consists of 2 fields.Frame*: A frame refers to the total area occupiedby each picture on the TV screen.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM29
Getting started0430EnSetting the audioThis section describes audio settings.Preparation:•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.•Select “AUDIO” from “AV SETUP”. For the proce-dure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU”on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERAUDIODRCEXTERNAL AUDIO INPUTSAPSTDSTEREOOFFSETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURNENTER BACK ENDSELECTSETUPDRCDRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to controlthe dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound foryour equipment.Select “DRC” and select the level from the list below.MAX: Full dynamic range is maintained.STD: Full dynamic range is reduced.TV: Dynamic range is reduced.Note•This function works only during playback of DolbyDigital recorded discs.•When you listen to the sound from TV’s speaker, werecommend that you select “TV”.•The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differdepending on the DVD.LINE1 INPUT/LINE2 INPUTThis unit comes with an S-Video input jack and Videoinput jack. When you use an S-Video or Video input jack,you must select the input mode.Select “LINE1 INPUT” (“LINE2 INPUT”) and select themode from the following list.S-VIDEOThe video signal is input only from the S-Video inputjack.VIDEOThe video signal is input only from the video inputjack.Setting the image qualityThis section describes image quality settings.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.• Select “AV SETUP 2” in “AV SETUP”. For theprocedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUPMENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERAV SETUP 2BRIGHTNESSSETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDSTDBRIGHTNESSYou can control the brightness level of the image.Select “BRIGHTNESS” and select the level from the listbelow.MAX: The image becomes brighter.STD: The image is of standard brightness.MIN: The image becomes darker.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM30
Getting started 0431EnEXTERNAL AUDIO INPUTThe audio mode for the audio input jack can be se-lected, choosing either stereo or monaural.Select “EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT” and select from thelist below.STEREO:The sound is treated as stereo sound.L CH:The sound is treated as the monaural sound of theleft channel.R CH:The sound is treated as the monaural sound of theright channel.SAP (Second Audio Program)This unit is fitted with a SAP broadcast system thatenables you to switch to a second audio program whileviewing a selected channel.This function applies only when the program is broad-cast in multiple languages through the SAP broadcastsystem.Select “SAP” and select “ON” to use SAP, and to not useit, select “OFF”.Listening to SAPWhen the unit is turned on or a channel selection ismade, make certain the letters “SAP” appear on thescreen. This means that “Second Audio Program”broadcasting is available.Setting the recordingThis section describes recording settings.Preparation:•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.•Select “REC SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHERREC SETUPINITIAL REC TOINITIAL REC MODEAUTO CHAPTERINDEX PICTURESETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDDVDSP10MIN0 SECSELECTINITIAL REC TOYou can select the recording media that is first dis-played in the item “REC TO” on the timer recordingscreen.Select “INITIAL REC TO” and select “DVD” or “VCR”.INITIAL REC MODEYou can select the recording mode that is first displayedin the item “REC MODE” on the timer recording screen.Select “INITIAL REC MODE” and select XP, SP, LP, or SLP.Note•For the DVD recording mode, see page 52. And forthe VCR recording mode, see page 48.AUTO CHAPTERYou can automatically make chapter marks on the DVDto be recorded.Select “AUTO CHAPTER” and select the intervalbetween chapter marks from the list below.OFF: Automatic chapter marking is not used.5 MIN: The interval is set to 5 minutes.10 MIN: The interval is set to 10 minutes.15 MIN: The interval is set to 15 minutes.30 MIN: The interval is set to 30 minutes.INDEX PICTUREYou can set the time that the thumbnail image isregistered in the title menu of DVD-RW (VR mode).Select “INDEX PICTURE” and select from the list below.0 SEC:The image of a recording start point is registered.1 MIN:The image 1 minute after a recording start isregistered.3 MIN:The image 3 minutes after a recording start isregistered.Note•You cannot select the thumbnail image for Videomode.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM31
Getting started0432EnSetting the channelThis DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memoryfeature that allows you to skip channels up or down tothe next channel set in memory, hence skip overunwanted channels.Before selecting channels, they must be programmedinto the DVD/VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHFand UHF channels, this DVD/ VCR can receive up to 113Cable TV channels. To use this DVD/VCR with anantenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode.When shipped from the factory, this menu option is inthe CATV mode.Preparation:•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.•Select “CH SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPGUIDE CH SETOTHERCH SETUPTV/CATV SELECTAUTO CH MEMORYADD/DELETEGUIDE CH SETCATVPROCEEDPROCEEDPROCEEDSETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURNENTER BACK ENDSELECTSETUPTV/CATV SELECTSelect “TV/CATV SELECT” and select “TV” or “CATV”.TV: VHF/UHF channelsCATV: CABLE TV channelsAUTO CH MEMORYThe VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels bypresetting the channels into memory.When you select “AUTO CH MEMORY” and pressENTER.The AUTO CH MEMORY function will be activated.The channel display will count up and, when finished,the screen returns to normal.ADD/DELETE (channels)You can add the channels you want or delete thechannels you do not want manually.Select “ADD/DELETE” and select “ADD” or “DEL.” foreach channel.•Press  or  to select the channel.The numeric keys can also be used for selection.•When you want to delete the selected channel,press  to select “DEL” and press ENTER.•When you want to use the selected channel, press to select “ADD” and press ENTER.Setting other itemsYou can set the switching interval between played backimages in the slide show mode.Preparation:•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.•Select “OTHER”. For the procedure, see steps 1 to 3in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.TIMER REC SETSYSTEM SETUPAV SETUPREC SETUPCH SETUPOTHEROTHERJPEG INTERVALSETUP MENUENTER/SELECTRETURN SETUPENTER BACK ENDOFFJPEG INTERVALYou can select the interval time for JPEG slide show(page 46).Select “JPEG INTERVAL” and select the switchinginterval between images from the list below.OFF: The slide show mode is not used.5 SEC: The interval is set to 5 seconds.10 SEC: The interval is set to 10 seconds.15 SEC: The interval is set to 15 seconds.VRB1351A_EN_22_32 04.6.14, 10:27 AM32
Playback 0533Enplayback procedureDVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R CDPreparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVDindicator will light.)1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.The disc tray will open.2 Place a disc onto the tray.Hold the disc, position it with the printed label side up,align it with the guides, and place it in its properposition.3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.“READING” appears on the screen and some discs startplayback automatically.• A menu screen may appear on the TV screen, if thedisc has a menu feature. In this case, press  , , ,  or ENTER to operate a menu feature.4 Press PLAY to start playback.5 Press STOP to end playback.• The DVD/VCR memorizes the stopped point,depending on the disc. “ ” appears on the screenfor approx. 4 seconds. “” keeps blinking in thedisplay until the playback is stopped completely.Press PLAY to resume playback (from the scenepoint).• If you press STOP again (“  ” appears on thescreen), the DVD/VCR will clear the stopped point.6 Then press OPEN/CLOSE.The disc tray opens. Remove the disc and pressSTANDBY/ON.The disc tray closes automatically and the DVD/VCRturns off.Note• If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “INCORRECTDISC”, “REGION CODE ERROR” or “PARENTALERROR” will appear on the TV screen according tothe type of loaded disc. In this case, check yourdisc again (See pages 9 and 25).• Some discs may take a minute or so to startplayback.• A prohibition symbol “ ” may appear at the upperright of the screen. This symbol means either thefeature you tried is not available on the disc, or theDVD/VCR can not access the feature at this time.This does not indicate a problem with the DVD/VCR.• When you set a single-faced disc label downwards(ie. the wrong way up) and press PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE, “READING” will appear and then it willchange to “NO DISC”.• Some playback operations of DVDs may beintentionally fixed by software producers. Since thisDVD/VCR plays DVDs according to the disccontents the software producers designed, someplayback features may not be available. Also referto the instructions supplied with the DVDs.• When playing DTS-encoded Audio CDs, excessivenoise will be heard from the analog stereo outputs.To avoid possible damage to the audio system, theconsumer should take proper precautions whenthe analog stereo outputs of the DVD/VCR areconnected to an amplification system.Chapter 5PlaybackVRB1351A_EN_33_46 04.6.14, 10:27 AM33
Playback0534EnPlayback by selecting a titleVR mode Video mode DVD-RWhen playing back a recorded disc, you can display thetitle menu and select the title to be played back.Note•For a disc recorded in the Video mode, the “RECDATE”, “TIME”, “CHANNEL” and “REC MODE” willnot appear in the title menu.•When a disc that has been recorded in the Videomode is finalized, a title list is automatically createdthat can be played back even with other DVDplayers. Consequently, the menu before finalizing isdifferent from that of after finalizing.– – – –1/1Title1Title2PREVNEXTTitle3Title4Title5Preparation:•Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.•Load a recorded DVD.•Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVDindicator will light.)1 Press TITLE MENU.The title menu will appear.ENTER/SELECTRETURNPLAY BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENUTITLE MENUOriginal titlesPlaylist Thumbnail imageRecording informationDISC NAME:––––11/23/2003 08:41AM 006 SLP11/25/2003 10:03PM 011 SP11/29/2003 11:30AM 009 SP12/01/2003 06:52PM 006 XP11/23/2003 08:41AM 006 SLP PLREC DATE :11/23/2003TIME :08:41AMLENGTH :00:30:17CHANNEL :006REC MODE :SLPIf there are many original titles and playlists...Before pressing TITLE MENU, press DVD MENU until“VR ORG” or “VR PL” will appear on the upper right ofthe TV screen, then press TITLE MENU.The first original title or playlist will be highlighted.2 Press  or  to select the title you want toplayback.ENTER/SELECTRETURNPLAY BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENUTITLE MENUDISC NAME:––––11/23/2003 08:41AM 006 SLP11/25/2003 10:03PM 011 SP11/29/2003 11:30AM 009 SP12/01/2003 06:52PM 006 XP11/23/2003 08:41AM 006 SLP PLREC DATE :11/29/2003TIME :11:30AMLENGTH :00:59:45CHANNEL :009REC MODE :SP3 Press ENTER.The selected title is played back.Note•If you don’t display the title menu and press PLAY,the first title is played back.• The title menu is used not only for playing backtitles but also for editing various discs and titles.For details of editing operation, see page 61.•If you create a playlist, an original title and playlistappear in the title menu. For creating a playlist, seepage 64.•In case the disc includes more than 10 titles, youcan turn to the next or the previous page. Press ,then press  or  to display next/previous page. Toreturn to normal use, press .•You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the titlemenu is showing. Press TITLE MENU to clear thetitle menu, then press DVD/VCR to switch to theVCR mode.VRB1351A_EN_33_46 04.6.14, 10:27 AM34
Playback 0535EnChecking media informationDVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R CDVarious information on the loaded disc can be displayedon the TV screen.Preparation:•Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.•Load the disc.•Press DVD/VCR to select the DVD mode. (The DVDindicator will light.)1 Press DISPLAY/CALL.Media information will appear.TITLE 01/35 TIME 00:25:41CHAPTER 08/38 SUBTITLE OFFANGLE 01/01 REC MODE SPAUDIO 01/03ENG Dolby Digital CLOCK 10:27 AM CH 03Playback condition (playback, stop, pause and record)The number of audio languages and present languagePlayback elapsed timeCurrentsubtitleslanguageRecording modeThe number of titles and present title numberpresent channelpresent timeThe number of angles and present angle numberThe number of chapters and present chapter number2 Press DISPLAY/CALL while the media informa-tion above is displayed. The next media informa-tion will appear.DISC NAME ––––MEDIA TYPE DVD VIDEOTITLE ORIGINAL35REMAINING TIME ––––/SPDISC PROTECT NOFINALIZED YESFinalizeDisc protectRemaining time*TitleMedia typeDisc name*The remaining time displayed during recordingmay be different from the actual remaining time.When you want to check the correct remainingtime, stop recording and display the media informa-tion again.3 Press DISPLAY/CALL again while the mediainformation above is displayed. The media informa-tion will disappear.Note•The displayed information varies with the type ofmedia.•Some information may not appear due to mediatype or operating conditions.VRB1351A_EN_33_46 04.6.14, 10:27 AM35
Playback0536EnSpecial playbackDVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R CDNote•There may be a slight delay between pressingthe button and the function activation.Note•The unit is capable of holding a still video image orOn screen display image on your television screenindefinitely. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display image displayed on your TV for anextended period of time, you risk permanentdamage to your television screen. Projectiontelevisions are very susceptible.•Fast forward and review playback does not workwith a MP3/WMA/JPEG-CD.•Frame advance and slow motion does not work witha CD.Fast forward playbackPress F.FWD during normal playback.Each press of F.FWD will increase the speed of thesearch (x2), (x12), (x24), (x60).(The speed of the serch is increased up to only 2 stepsin Audio CD.)•To resume normal playback, press PLAY.Review playbackPress REW during normal playback.Each press of REW will increase the speed of the search (x2), (x12), (x24), (x60).(The speed of the serch is increased up to only 2 stepsin Audio CD.)•To resume normal playback, press PLAY.Still playbackPress PAUSE/STILL during normal playback.To resume normal playback, press PLAY.Frame advancePress PAUSE/STILL during still playback.One frame is advanced each time you press PAUSE/STILL.To resume normal playback, press PLAY.Slow motion playbackPress SLOW during normal playback or still playback.Each press of SLOW will change the speed of the slow“1/2”, “1/4”, “1/8”.•To resume normal playback, press PLAY.•To resume the still playback, press PAUSE/STILL.Locating a chapter or trackPress SKIP () Forward or SKIP () Reverse duringplayback to locate a chapter that you want to watch.Each time you press the button, a chapter or track isskipped.VRB1351A_EN_33_46 04.6.14, 10:27 AM36
Playback 0537EnCommercial skip / Locating a specificsceneDVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-RNote•You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the playmode screen is showing. Press PLAY MODE toclear the play mode screen, then press DVD/VCRto switch to the VCR mode.Commercial skipUse this function to skip commercials while youplayback.Press CM SKIP during playback.The time jumps to a point approximately 30 secondslater and playback resumes.Note•With some DVD-Video, the Commercial skipoperation may not work.Locating a specific sceneSpecify the time recorded on the disc, chapter or title toplayback.1 Press PLAY MODE.The play mode screen will appear.TIMESEARCHCHAPTERSEARCHTITLESEARCH REPEAT2 Press  or  to select “TIME SEARCH”, “CHAP-TER SEARCH” or “TITLE SEARCH”, and press ENTER.TIME SEARCH:Input the time until the playback is restarted.CHAPTER SEARCH:Select the chapter number to be played back.TITLE SEARCH:Select the title number to be played back.TIMESEARCHCHAPTERSEARCHTITLESEARCH REPEATCHAPTER1CHAPTER2CHAPTER3The screen above is displayed when “CHAPTERSEARCH” is selected.3 When selecting “TIME SEARCH”, input the timeuntil the playback is restarted with the numerickeys. When selecting “CHAPTER SEARCH” or “TITLESEARCH”, press  or  to select the chapternumber or title number.4 Press ENTER.The playback starts at the point you selected.Note•For “REPEAT”, see “Title, Chapter repeat playback”(page 38).VRB1351A_EN_33_46 04.6.14, 10:28 AM37
Playback0538EnRepeat playbackDVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-RNote•Some discs may not work with the repeat opera-tion.•In A-B repeat mode, subtitles near point A or B maynot appear.•A-B repeat does not work during the Title and theChapter repeat playback.•You may not be able to set A-B repeat, dependingon the scenes of the DVD.•A-B repeat and Title, Chapter repeat does not workwith an MP3/WMA/JPEG-CD.•You cannot switch to the VCR mode when the playmode screen is showing. Press REPEAT to clear theplay mode screen, then press DVD/VCR to switchto the VCR mode.One touch repeatThis feature can be used to repeat the last 10 seconds ofviewed material, then playback as normal.Press ONE TOUCH REPEAT during playback.The video returns to a point 10 seconds before andplayback resumes.Note•If the time from the title top is less than 10 secondswhen ONE TOUCH REPEAT is pressed, the title topis repeated and then the video is played back.•With some DVD-Video, the one touch repeatoperation may not work.A-B repeat playbackA-B repeat playback allows you to repeat materialbetween two selected points.1 Press REPEAT A-B during playback.The start point is selected.A2 Press REPEAT A-B again.The end point is selected. Playback starts at the pointthat you selected. Playback stops at the end point,returns to point A automatically, then starts again.ABTo resume normal playback press REPEAT A-B again.“OFF” appears on the screen.Title, Chapter repeat playback1 Press REPEAT.The play mode screen will appear.TIMESEARCHCHAPTERSEARCHTITLESEARCH REPEAT2 Press  or  to select “REPEAT” and pressENTER.TIMESEARCHCHAPTERSEARCHTITLESEARCH REPEATOFFCHAPTERTITLE3 Press  or  to select “OFF”, “CHAPTER” or“TITLE” from the list.OFF:Playback is not repeated.CHAPTER:The chapter in playback is repeatedly played back.TITLE:The title in playback is repeatedly played back.4 Press ENTER.To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” in step 3.VRB1351A_EN_33_46 04.6.14, 10:28 AM38
Playback 0539EnTitle selection / DVD menuDVD-VideoNote•Depending on the DVD, you may be unable toselect the title, and a “title menu” may simply becalled a “menu” or “title” in the instructionssupplied with the disc.Title selectionTwo or more titles are recorded on some discs. If thetitle menu is recorded on the disc, you can select thedesired title.1 Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU during playback.The title menu appears on the screen.•Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU again to resumeplayback at the scene when you pressed TITLEMENU/TOP MENU.2 Press  /  or  /  to select the desired title.3 Press ENTER.The playback of the selected title will start.DVD menuSome DVDs allow you to select the disc contents usingthe menu. When you playback these DVDs, you canselect the subtitle language, soundtrack language, etc.using the DVD menu.1 Press DVD MENU during playback.The DVD menu appears on the screen.•Press DVD MENU again to resume playback at thescene when you pressed DVD MENU.2 Press  /  or  /  to select the desired item.3 Press ENTER.The menu continues to another screen. Repeat steps 2and 3 to set the item completely.VRB1351A_EN_33_46 04.6.14, 10:28 AM39
Playback0540EnChanging angles / ZoomingDVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-RNote•Depending on the DVD, you may not be able tochange the angles even if multi-angles are re-corded on the disc.•You can use the Pause, Slow, Search or Skipfeature in the zoom mode.Changing anglesWhen playing back a disc recorded with multi-anglefacility, you can change the angle that you are viewingthe scene from.1 Press ANGLE during playback.The current angle will appear.2 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angleis selected.ZoomingThis unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image.You can then make selections by switching the positionof the frame.1 Press ZOOM during playback.The center part of the image will be zoomed in.Each press of ZOOM will change the ZOOM “x2” , “x3”and “x4”.x22 Press  /  or  /  to view a different part ofthe frame.You may move the frame from the center position to UP,DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT direction.3 In the zoom mode press ZOOM repeatedly toreturn to a 1:1 view “x1”.VRB1351A_EN_33_46 04.6.14, 10:28 AM40

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