RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1)
4-236-407-11 (1)
© 2002 Sony Corporation
RCD-W7V
Compact Disc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this Compact Disc Recorder is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This label is located on the rear
panel of your recorder.
This symbol 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.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEP-
TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RCD-W7V
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
VISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Recorder. Before
operating the recorder, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
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On safety
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the mains outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never
by the cord.
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified
service shop.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On your TV’s color
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to
have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once
then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color
irregularity should persist, place the speakers
further away from the set.
Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image on
your television screen indefinitely. If you leave
the still video image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended period of
time you risk permanent damage to your
television screen. Projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
On placement
• Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) that may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• Place the recorder in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting
anything on the recorder. If the ventilation slots on
the bottom surface are blocked, the unit can
overheat and malfunction.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as
a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the
bottom.
• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and
leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out any discs. If
you don’t, the discs may be damaged.
• If you have any questions or problems concerning
your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Table of Contents
WARNING.......................................................................................................... 2
Welcome!........................................................................................................... 2
Precautions........................................................................................................ 3
About this Manual .............................................................................................. 6
This recorder Can Play the Following Discs ...................................................... 6
Notes about the Discs........................................................................................ 8
Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................... 9
Getting Started ........................................................................................... 13
Quick Overview................................................................................................ 13
Unpacking........................................................................................................ 13
Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 13
Hooking up the recorder .................................................................................. 14
Guide to the Control Menu Display.................................................................. 21
Necessary Setup Before Using the Recorder.................................................. 22
Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display............................................... 22
Playing Discs .............................................................................................. 23
Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 23
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display ... 25
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) .......
26
Using the DVD’s Menu .................................................................................... 27
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play) ........................................... 28
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) ........................................................... 29
Repeating sections between two specific points (A-B repeat)......................... 30
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play) .................................................... 30
Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 31
Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 32
Change the Angles .......................................................................................... 33
3D Surround .................................................................................................... 33
Playing MP3 Discs........................................................................................... 34
Programmed playback with MP3 ..................................................................... 36
Playing MP3 files repeatedly ........................................................................... 37
Searching for a Scene ................................................................................ 38
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) ........ 38
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene ............................................ 39
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Settings and Adjustments ........................................................................... 40
Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 40
Selection of initial settings ............................................................................... 40
Selecting disc languages ................................................................................. 41
Selecting menu languages .............................................................................. 41
Selecting Parental Control Rating Levels ........................................................ 42
Setting the Password....................................................................................... 42
Selecting TV Aspect......................................................................................... 43
Others .............................................................................................................. 44
Selecting the Digital Audio Output ................................................................... 45
Recording on CD-R or CD-RW ..........................................................................
46
Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed ............................ 46
Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed ................................ 47
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Manually .............................................. 48
Auto/Manual Track Increment.......................................................................... 49
Checking the Remaining Recordable Time ..................................................... 50
On the TOC and CD-R/RW Indicator............................................................... 50
Adjusting the Recording Level (ANALOG IN only) .......................................... 50
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc.................................................................... 51
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc .............................................................................. 52
Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc.............................................................. 53
Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc ........................................................................ 53
Other Operations ........................................................................................ 54
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 54
Additional Information ................................................................................ 55
Error Message .................................................................................................... 55
System Limitations ............................................................................................. 55
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 56
Glossary........................................................................................................... 59
Specifications................................................................................................... 61
Language Code List......................................................................................... 62
DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 63
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About this Manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the remote. You can also use the controls on
the recorder if they have the same or similar
names as those on the remote.
• The icons used in this manual are explained
below:
This Recorder Can Use
the Following Discs
This recorder can use four types of discs as follows:
Discs with the logo left (DVD
VIDEO) can be played only in
DECK A (the DVD player section).
Discs with the logo above (Audio
CD) can be played by both DECK
A (the CD/DVD player section) and DECK
B (the CD-R or CD-RW recorder section).
Discs with the logo above (Audio
CD-R) are recordable only one time.
When you finalize (page 51) the
disc, you can play it in either DECK A (the
CD/DVD player section) or DECK B (the
CD-R or CD-RW recording section), and you
can play it in any conventional CD player,
including home, car, and portable models.
When you buy a CD-R disc, please note that
you must buy an audio CD-R disc. A CD-R
disc designed for computer use will not work
in the recorder.
Discs with the logo above (AUDIO
CD-RW) are recordable, and also
re-writable. You can play this type
of disc only in DECK B (the CD-R or CD-
RW recording section), or CD-RW
compatible players. They will not play back
in most current CD players unless the player
is CD-RW compatible.
When you buy a CD-RW disc, please note
that you must buy an audio CD-RW disc. A
CD-RW disc designed for computer use will
not work in the recorder.
Terms for discs
• Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture
piece on a video software; or an album, etc., for
a music piece on an audio software. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
• Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter
number enabling you to locate the chapter you
want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may
be recorded.
• Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD.
Each track is assigned a track number enabling
you to locate the track you want.
• Index (CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a CD.
Depending on the disc, no indexes may be
recorded.
DVD
struc-
ture
CD
structure
Title
Disc
Index
Track
Chapter
Disc
Functions available in DVD video
mode
Functions available in Audio CD
mode
Functions available in Audio CD-R/
RW mode
More convenient features
z
Icon Meaning
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Region code
Your recorder has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled
with the same region code.
DVDs labelled
ALL
will also play on this recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message
“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV
screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labelled even though playing
the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
Examples of discs that the recorder
cannot play
The recorder cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) except MP3
files
• All CD-Rs other than music
• Video CD
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• A DVD with a different region code (page 7,
60).
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (This player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card,
heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or
a sticker still left on it.
Note
Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this
recorder depending upon the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of
the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not be played if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note on playback operations of DVDs
Some playback operations of DVDs may be
intentionally set by software producers. Since this
recorder plays DVDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also,
refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpora-
tion. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
This recorder incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro
Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Out
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Note on High-Speed CD to CD-R or
CD-RW Synchro-Recording
Certain CD conditions may cause sound
dropout or noise in the recording results,
or even create unwanted tracks on the
CD-R or CD-RW. If this happens, clean
the CD as instructed in “On cleaning”
(page 8), and record material to the CD-
R or CD-RW using normal-speed CD to
CD-R or CD-RW Synchro-Recording
only.
Note on CD-R or CD-RW playback
When you playback a CD-R or CD-RW
recorded by a CD-R or CD-RW recorder,
you may not be able to playback,
depending on the recording conditions
(e.g., dirty disc, etc.). Also, you should
note that you need to finalize a CD-R or
CD-RW before playing back on another
system other than the one used to make
the recording. (Finalizing is a process to
complete the recording.)
After finalizing a CD-R disc, you can
play it in any conventional CD player.
However, depending on the state of the
recording, there may be sound skips
during playback.
After finalizing a CD-RW disc, you can
play it in a CD-RW compatible player
only.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
1 POWER switch (23)
2 A (open/close)-Deck A (23)
3 H (play)-Deck A (23)
4 AMS ./>-Deck A (24)
5 DVD MENU (27)
6 Disc tray-Deck A (23)
7 Disc sort indicator
8 Disc tray-Deck B (23)
9 AMS ./>-Deck B (24)
q; A (open/close)-Deck B (23)
qa z (record)-Deck B (48)
qs REC LEVEL control-Deck B (49)
qd X (pause)-Deck B (24)
qf x (stop)-Deck B (24)
qg H (play)-Deck B (23)
qh INPUT select (48)
qj TIME (50)
qk ERASE (52)
ql FINALIZE (51)
w; CD SYNCHRO (NORMAL/HIGH)
(46, 47)
wa DISPLAY
ws
(remote sensor)
wd O RETURN (22)
wf Arrow(C/X/x/c)/PUSH ENTER (27)
wg DISPLAY (31)
wh TITLE (27)
wj x (stop)-Deck A (24)
wk X (pause)-Deck A (24)
wl Headphone jack (24)
e; Headphone level control (24)
continued
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11
1
30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
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Front Panel Display
ANALOG
OPTICAL
DECK A
DECK B
RECDIGITAL
SHUFFLEPGM
REPEAT 1 A-B
OVER
OVER
ANGLE L
DTS R
TITLE MP3 CHAPT TRACK HOUR MIN SEC TOC L.SYNC
CD SYNCHRO
NORMAL HIGH
1
11
2 3 4 5 6 8 9
10 12 13 14
7
24 232526 161921 171820 1522
1 Play/pause (Deck A)
2 Current title number
3 MP3
4 Current chapter number
5 Current track number
6 Hours
7 Information Displays
8 Minutes
9 Seconds
q; TOC
qa Play/pause (Deck B)
qs LEVEL SYNCH
qd Optical
qf Analog
qg Recording
qh DECK B
qj Digital recording
qk CD Synchro dubbing speed
(NORMAL/HIGH)
ql Program
w; Repeat play mode
wa Shuffle play
ws Audio level meter
wd DTS mode
wf Angle
wg DECK A
wh Dolby Digital
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1 VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (16)
2 S-VIDEO OUT jack (16)
3 VIDEO OUT jack (15)
4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (16)
5 ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks (20)
6 ANALOG OUT (L/R) jacks (15)
7 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) (20)
8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (17, 18)
Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Remote
SHUFFLE
PLAY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PROGRAM
LEVEL SYNC
TV/VIDEOSURROUND CLEAR
AUDIO ANGLE
SUBTITLE TIME
INPUT
REPEAT
AMS
SCAN/SLOW
TITLE
RETURN
DVD
DISPLAY
DVD MENU
A B FINALIZE
TV VOL TV CH
1
4
7
23
56
8
0
9
CD SYNCHRO
NORMAL HIGH
DECK A DECK B
ENTER
ERASE
1
32
31
30
29
28
27
25
26
24
23
22
17
16
18
19
20
21
2
3
4
6
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1 OPEN/CLOSE (23)
2 Number buttons (28)
3 SURROUND (33)
4 ANGLE (33)
5 AUDIO (31)
6 TIME (25)
7 SUBTITLE (32)
8 AyB REPEAT (30)
9 REPEAT (29)
q; AMS(Auto Music Sensor) ./>
(24)
qa SCAN/SLOW (
/ ) (38)
qs H PLAY/SELECT (23)
qd TITLE (27)
qf C/X/x/c/ENTER (27)
qg DVD DISPLAY (21)
qh O RETURN (22)
qj DVD MENU (27)
qk X PAUSE (24)
ql x STOP (24)
w; INPUT (49)
wa z RECORD (48)
ws CD SYNCHRO (NORMAL/HIGH)
(46, 47)
wd ERASE (52)
wf FINALIZE (51)
wg TV CHANNEL (+/-) (54)
wh TV VOLUME (+/-) (54)
wj TV/VIDEO (54)
wk CLEAR (28)
wl LEVEL SYNC (49)
e; PROGRAM (28)
ea SHUFFLE PLAY (30)
es DECK A/B selector (23)
Notes
• This remote control glows in the dark. However,
before glowing, the remote must be exposed to
light for awhile.
• TV VOL, TV CH and TV/VIDEO buttons is
operated only for SONY TV.
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Quick Overview
This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new recorder right
away.
For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 41.
For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 43.
Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Video cord (1)
• Audio cords (2)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-R70 (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the recorder.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Getting Started
continued
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Hooking Up the Recorder
This section describes how to hook up this recorder to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/
or amplifier. You can not connect this recorder to a TV without a video input connector. Be
sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied)
Audio cords (supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components.
Optical cord (not supplied)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor with component jacks (not supplied)
Red (R/audio)
Yellow
Yellow
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
White (L/audio)
Red (Pr)
Blue (Pb)
Green (Y)
Red (Pr)
Blue (Pb)
Green (Y)
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TV
Audio system
To AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Compact Disc Recorder
To audio input (L/R)
To audio input (L/R)
OR
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
To VIDEO OUT
To video input
Connecting to a TV or an audio system
Connect a To the
TV monitor VIDEO OUT and ANALOG OUT (L/R) jack
audio system AUDIO OUT (L/R) jack
Note
• Do not connect this recorder to a video deck. If you view the pictures on
your TV after making the connections shown on the right, a picture noise
may appear.
VCR TV
Connect
directly
Compact Disc
Recorder
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Connect a To the
TV monitor with a S-video jack S-VIDEO OUT jack
Connecting to a TV equipped with an S-video jack
TV with S-video jack
Compact Disc Recorder
To s-video input jack
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
To S-VIDEO OUT
Video Output
Select Switch
Connecting to a TV equipped with a component video iput connectors
TV with componet video
input connectors
Compact Disc Recorder
To component input
jacks (Pb/Pr/Y)
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT (Pb/Pr/Y)
Video Output
Select Switch
Connect a To the
TV monitor with a component video input connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
z When using the S-video jack instead of the video jacks
Your TV monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video
signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
z Video Out Select switch
For using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, set the “VIDEO OUT SELECT” switch to “COMPONENT” or for
using S-VIDEO OUT jack, set the “VIDEO OUT SELECT” switch to “S-VIDEO”.
z When you are connecting the monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component
video input jacks (Y, PB, PR)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high
quality images.
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Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with Digital In jack
TV
To an AC outlet
To DIGITAL OUT
Compact Disc Recorder
To digital input
(optical)
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Amplifier (Receiver)
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To VIDEO OUT
Video Ouput
Select Switch
To video input
Connect a To the
TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack
Amprifier with a digital output (optical) jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack
z Set the setup menu correctly after connecting
Set the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup menu to PCM.
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Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder
Connect a To the
TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack
Amprifier with a digital output (optical) jack DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack
z When this recorder is connected an amplifier (receiver) equipped with Dolby Digital decoder
Set the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup menu to “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”.
z When this recorder is connected an amplifier (receiver) equipped with DTS decoder
Set the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup menu to “Stream/PCM”.
Note
• When connecting an amplifier (receiver) not equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder using an optical
cord, do not select “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM” or “Sream/PCM” in the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup
menu.
Merely attemping to play a DVD may cause a screeching noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage
the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select “PCM” in the “Digital Audio Output”.
TV
To an AC outlet
To DIGITAL OUT
Compact Disc Recorder
To digital input
(optical)
Front speaker (L)
Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R)
SubwooferCenter speaker
Front speaker (R)
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To VIDEO OUT
To video input
Amplifier (Receiver) equipped
with a Dolby Digital decoder
or DTS decoder
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Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround system
Connect a To the
TV monitor VIDEO OUT jack
Amprifier with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system AUDIO OUT (L/R) jack
z When this recorder is connected an amplifier (receiver) equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround system
Set the “Digital Audio Output” of the setup menu to “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”.
TV
To an AC outlet
Compact Disc Recorder
Front speaker (L)
Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R)
Subwoofer
Front speaker (R)
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To VIDEO OUT
To video input
Amplifier (Receiver)
equipped with a Dolby
Pro Logic Surround
To AUDIO OUT (L/R)
To audio input (L/R)
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Connecting
to make reccordings from external source
Connect a To the
Amprifier (Receiver) ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks or DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack
z Input jacks
ANALOG: Connect the ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks to the TAPE rec/out on your receiver or processor.
OPTICAL: Connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack to the optical rec/out jack on your receiver or processor.
zTo make recordings from external digital sources
• If your receiver does not have digital output jacks, you may connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack on the
recorder directly to the optical rec/out jacks on your CD player or other digital devices.
• If the CD player has both types of outputs, you may connect one to the input of your receiver and the other
directly to the unit.
Notes on digital optical connections
• Use a commercially available optical fibre cable.
• To ensure proper connection of optical cable, fully insert it into the jack until there is an audible click.
• Remember to save the plastic dust caps that cover the optical jacks, and replace them when a jack is not in use to
prevent dust from entering the connection point.
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
play/in
play/in
rec/out
rec/out
TAPE
optical
Compact Disc Recorder
: Signal flow
To AUDIO IN (L/R)
To audio output (L/R)
To DIGITAL IN
To digital output
(optical)
Amplifier (Receiver)
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d like to use. The Control Menu display
appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in
parentheses.
Control Menu
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
Control Menu items
Playback status
(NPlayback, XPause,
xStop, etc.)
1
1
0:16:57
1 ENG
6 CH
1 ENG
1
NORM.
SETUP
List of Control Menu Items
z Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
Control Menu display
m
Control Menu display off
The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.
,
1
TITLE (DVD only) (page 39)
1
CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 39)
0:16:57
TIME (page 39)
1 ENG
6 CH
AUDIO (page 31)
1 ENG
SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 32)
1
ANGLE (DVD only) (page 33)
NORM.
SURROUND (page 33)
SETUP
SETUP (page 40)
Selects the title (DVD).
Selects the chapter (DVD) to be played.
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining
playback time.
Inputs the time code for picture searching.
Displays the DVD.
Changes the audio setting.
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
Changes the angle.
Changes the sound setting.
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as
picture and sound. You can also set a
language for the subtitles and the Setup
Display, among other things.
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Necessary Setup Before
Using the Recorder
Some setups are necessary for the recorder
depending on the TV or other components to
be connected.
For details on using the setup display, see
page 40.
For details on each setup display item, see
page 40 to 45.
■ To connect the recorder to a wide-screen
TV
In the setup display, set “TV ASPECT” in
“SETUP” to “16:9.”
■ To connect the recorder to a normal TV
In the setup display, set “TV Aspect” to “4:3
Letterbox” or “4:3 Panscan” in the setup
display. For details, see page 43.
■ To listen to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier with a digital
connector or to output the sound to a
digital component such as a DAT or MD
deck
When you play a DVD, set “Digital Audio
Output” to “PCM” or “Stream/PCM” in the
setup display. For details, see page 45.
■ To connect the recorder to an audio
component with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder
In the setup display, “Digital Audio Output” to
“Dolby Digital/PCM”.
Use the setup display to change the various
settings for the picture and sound.
For details, see page 40.
Selecting the Language
for On-Screen Display
You can select the language for the display
or the messages displayed on the screen.
Default setting is “ENGLISH.”
1 Press DVD DISPLAY and select
SETUP using X/x, and then press
ENTER.
SETUP
2 Select the Menu Language using
X/x, then press c.
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
English
Spanish
French
Ri
3 Select the language you want
using X/x, then press ENTER.
Disque Audio
Sous Titre Du Disque
Menu De Disque
Langage Menu
Anglais
Espagnol
C
l
t
To cancel using the setup display on the way
Press RETURN.
Note
The languages you can select are the ones displayed
in step 2. For details, see page 41.
ENTER
X/C/c/x
DVD
DISPLAY
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Playing Discs
3 Press POWER on the recorder.
4 Press A and place a disc on the
disc tray of DECK A (or B). Press
A again to close the disc tray.
5 Press H.
The recorder starts playing. Adjust the
volume on the amplifier or the TV.
After following Step 5
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear
on the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by following the instructions
on the menu. DVD (page 27).
To turn off the recorder
To turn off the recorder, press POWER on
the recorder. While playing a disc, do not
turn off the recorder by pressing POWER.
Doing so may cancel the menu settings.
When you turn off the recorder, first press
x to stop playback and then press POWER
on the recorder.
About the
symbol display
• The symbol will be displayed on the
screen if you press a button which
cannot be used or enter an incorrect
number.
• Some DVD discs may have places
where they do not allow pressing of the
STOP, SKIP, or other buttons. The
mark will be displayed on the screen if
you press a button that is not allowed
in such a place.
Playing Discs
This recorder has two decks. When using
the remote, set DECK A/B switch to DECK
A for operations on DECK A (the CD/DVD
player section), or to DECK B for
operations on DECK B (the CD-R or
CD-RW recording section).
In this manual, the CD/DVD player section
is just called DECK A, and the CD-R and
CD-RW recording section is called DECK
B.
1 Turn on the TV and amplifier.
2 Switch the input selector on the
TV and amplifier.
Playing Discs
POWER OPEN/CLOSE A
H
Connect
headphones
AMS ./>
With the playback side facing down
xH
OPEN/
CLOSE
DECK A/B
Switch
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Additional operations
To Operation
Stop Press x.
Pause Press X.
Resume play after Press H.
pause
Go to the next chapter, Press AMS >.
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Go back to the Press AMS ..
preceding chapter, track,
or scene in continuous
play mode
Take out the disc Press A on DECK A or
B, which ever contains
the disc you want to
remove after stopping
play.
Set the DECK A/B
switch to DECK A or B
and press the OPEN/
CLOSE (A) (use the
remote control).
*AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
OPEN/CLOSE
./>
H
X
x
Notes
• If there is no disc in any disc tray, “NO DISC”
appears on the front panel display.
• You can play unfinalized CD-RW discs only in
DECK B. If you attempt to play an unfinalized disc
in the DECK A, a DISC ERROR message will
appear to remind you to play the disc in DECK B.
For the detailed explanation about finalizing, see
“Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc” on page 51.
• At the end of a listening session, remove the discs
from the decks by following the instructions in step
4. Do not leave the disc tray open when the unit is
not in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the
unit and to prevent damage to the disc tray.
Headphone jack and Headphone
Level control
Connect standard headphones (ø 6.3mm) to
headphone jack for private listening. Turn
headphone level control to adjust the
volume level to the headphones.
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Playing Discs
z The playing time and remaining time of
the current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc
will also appear on your TV screen.
Note
• Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the disc information may not be
displayed.
MIN SEC
TRACK MIN SEC
TRACK MIN SEC
TITLE CHAPT HOUR MIN SEC
CHAPT HOUR MIN SEC
TITLE CHAPT HOUR MIN SEC
When playing a DVD
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the
current title
Remaining time of the
current chapter
Playing time and current track number
Remaining time of the
current track
Remaining time of the
disc
Viewing the Playing Time
and Remaining Time on
the Front Panel Display
You can check information about the disc,
such as the remaining time, total number of
titles of a DVD, or tracks of a CD, using the
front panel display.
Press TIME.
Each time you press TIME while playing the
disc, the display changes as shown in the
following charts.
When playing a CD
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z This player memorizes last scene for the
last disc you have watched. Settings remain
in memory even if you remove the disc from
the player or switch off the recorder. If you
load a disc that has its settings memorized,
the “Resume disc from last position?”
message will appear on the TV screen. If you
want to restart the disc from the point where
you stopped the disc, select “Yes” and then
press ENTER. Latest Stop Position is
recalled.
Note
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the
recorder may not resume playback from exactly the
same point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– Press x in the STOP mode.
Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
When you stop the disc, the recorder
remembers the point where you pressed x
and “x (RESUME)” appears on the TV
screen. Press H and play will resume from
this point.
1 While playing a disc, press x to
stop playback.
“x (RESUME)” appears on the TV screen,
so you can restart the disc from the point
where you stopped the disc.
If “x (RESUME)” does not appear,
Resume Play is not available.
2 Press H.
The recorder starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
z To play from the beginning of the disc,
press x twice, then press H.
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Playing Discs
Using the DVD’s Menu
Some discs have a “Title menu” or a “DVD
Menu.” On some DVDs, this may simply be
called a “Menu” or “Title.”
Using the title menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you
want using the title menu.
1 Press TITLE.
The title menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc.
2 Press C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the title you
want to play.
3 Press ENTER.
The recorder starts playing the selected
title.
C/X/x/c
TITLE
ENTER
Number
buttons
Using the DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc
contents using a menu. When you play these
DVDs, you can select items such as the
language for the subtitles and the language
for the sound using the DVD menu.
1 Press DVD MENU.
The DVD menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc.
2 Press C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you
want to change.
3 To change other items, repeat
Step 2.
4 Press ENTER.
z You can also display the DVD menu by
pressing DVD MENU on the player.
C/X/x/c
DVD MENU
ENTER
Number
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1 During playback or in stop mode,
press PROGRAM.
The programming display appears on the
TV screen and PGM indicator lights in the
front panel display.
2 Press the number button(s) to
select the desired track number.
3 To move next column, press c
(using Deck A) or AMS ./>.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to select
another track.
5 Press PLAY or ENTER to exit the
screen.
The selected tracks are stored in the
memory and play now begins in the
programmed sequence.
Note
• If you press PROGRAM to exit the screen, the
selected tracks are not memorized.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR during Program Playback and
“NORMAL” appears on the TV screen.
To change the program
To change the track, press PROGRAM and
follow steps 1-4.
To cancel the programmed order
To cancel all the tracks in the programmed
order, press PROGRAM, and select
“CLEAR ALL” on the programming display
using C/X/x/c. To cancel the selected track,
select the track using C/X/x/c (using Deck
A) or AMS ./> on the programming
display, then press CLEAR.
z
You can do Repeat Play of the
programmed tracks. Press REPEAT during
Program Play.
Note
The number of tracks displayed are the same number
of tracks recorded on a disc.
Creating Your Own
Program (Program Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
tracks on the disc to create your own
program. You can program up to 20 tracks.
ENTER
H
C/X/x/c
(using Deck A)
Number
buttons
CLEAR
PROGRAM
AMS
./>
Step
Total Time
1
00:00
Clear All
Program Deck A
Step
Total Time
2
03:10
Program Deck A
1
Clear All
Step
Total Time
1
03:10
1
Clear All
Program Deck A
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Playing Discs
Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)
You can play a title/chapter/disc/track on a
disc.
In Program Play mode, the recorder repeats
the titles or all tracks in the programmed
order.
You may not be able to perform Repeat Play
depending on the DVD.
REPEAT
1 Press REPEAT when playing a
disc.
The repeat icon appears.
2 Press REPEAT to select a desired
repeat mode.
When playing a DVD
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
When playing a CD
• DISC: repeats all the tracks on a disc.
• TRACK: repeats the current track
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
When Program Play
• DISC: repeats all the programmed tracks
• TRACK: repeats the current track
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
When Shuffle Play
• DISC: repeats all the tracks on a disc in
random order.
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
When playing a CD on Deck B
Each time you press REPEAT on the
remote, the REPEAT indicator in the front
panel display lights (disappear TV) and
toggles as REPEAT, REPEAT 1, and then
lights off.
• REPEAT: repeats all the tracks on a disc.
• REPEAT 1: repeats the current track
• Disappear: does not play repeatedly.
To return to normal play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until the indicator
disappears .
To cancel Repeat Play
Press x
Note
The repeat icon is diaplayed when playing a CD in
the DECK A.
TITLE CHAPT
DISC TRACK OFF
OFF
DVD:
CD:
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AyB
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks
and play them in random order. Subsequent
“shuffling” may produce a different playing
order.
When using the remote, set DECK A/B
selector to DECK A for operations on
DECK A, or to DECK B for operations on
DECK B.
While the recorder is stopped or playing
back, press SHUFFLE PLAY on the remote
until “SHUFFLE” appears in the front panel
display.
To stop Shuffle Play
Press x.
Notes
• You may not be able to do Shuffle Play depending
on the DVD.
• “REPEAT 1” is cancelled if you set Shuffle Play.
SHUFFLE
PLAY
Repeating sections
between two specific
points (A-B repeat)
You can play a specific portion of a title or
track repeatedly. This function is useful
when you want to do such things as
memorize lyrics.
1
Press AyB during play at the point
where repeat play is to start (A).
You can select “OFF” at this step by
pressing CLEAR.
2 Press
AyB
during play at the
point where repeat play is to be
concluded (B).
Repeat play of the selection between points
A and B starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, “OFF” is displayed.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press x.
To return to repeat play (not A-B)
Press REPEAT.
Notes
• The repeat icon is displayed when playing a CD in
the DECK A.
• A-B repeat play works only within a title (DVD) or
a track (CD).
A —
A — B
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Playing Discs
Changing the Sound
If the DVD is recorded with multilingual
tracks, you can select the language you want
while playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
format (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you
can select the audio format you want while
playing the DVD.
With stereo CDs, you can select the sound
from the right or left channel and listen to
the sound of the selected channel through
both the right and left speakers. (In this case,
the sound loses its stereo effect.)
For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the
right and the instrument on the left channel,
you can select the left channel and hear the
instruments from both speakers.
AUDIO
DVD
DISPLAY
X/x/C/c
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
1 ENG
6 CH
(AUDIO).
The audio soundtrack language appears.
3 Select the desired audio signal
using C/c buttons.
x When playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When the same language is displayed two or
more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple
audio formats.
x When playing a CD
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound.
• LEFT: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
• RIGHT: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
z
You can select the angle directly by
pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the
button, the audio soundtrack language
changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the languages, even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD.
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Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you
can turn the subtitles on and off while
playing. If multilingual subtitles are
recorded on the disc, you can change the
subtitle language while playing, or turn the
subtitles on or off whenever you want. For
example, you can select the language you
want to practice and turn the subtitles on for
better understanding.
SUBTITLE
DVD
DISPLAY
X/x/C/c
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
1 ENG
(SUBTITLE).
The language for SUBTITLE appear.
3 Press C/c to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
4 Press ENTER.
To cancel the SUBTITLE setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
z
You can select SUBTITLE directly by
pressing SUBTITLE. Each time you press the
button, the item changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on it.
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Playing Discs
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This
means that you can change the viewing
angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a
train in motion, you can display the view
from either the front of the train, the left
window of the train, or from the right
window without having the train’s
movement interrupted.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
1
(ANGLE).
The angle number appears.
3 Select the angle number using
C/c buttons.
The angle is changed to the selected angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
z
You can select the angle directly by
pressing ANGLE. Each time you press the
button, the angle changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD.
ANGLE
DVD
DISPLAY
X/x/C/c
3D Surround
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect,
which simulates multi-channel audio
playback from two stereo speakers, instead
of the five or more speakers normally
required to listen to multi-channel audio
from a home theater system.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
NORM.
(SURROUND).
The sound mode appears.
3 Select the desired sound mode
using C/c buttons.
The sound mode is changed between
3D SURROUND and NORMAL.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
z
You can select the surround directly by
pressing SURROUND. Each time you press
the button, the surround changes.
Notes
• This 3D Surround effect may not work for some
DVD discs, such as those recorded with a mono
audio soundtrack.
• Turn off the TV surround sound and other surround
effects when using this 3D surround effect.
SURROUND
DVD
DISPLAY
X/x/C/c
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Tips on recording MP3
• To enjoy high quality sound, convert to
MP3 files with a sampling frequency of
44.1kHz and a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps.
To play MP3 files in the order that you
recorded them
• Writing software that is capable of
recording MP3 files in numerical and
alphabetical order is required.
• Include a two or three digit number at the
beginning of each file name. (e.g. “01,”
“02,” ... or “001,” “002,” ...)
• It’s recommended that you use only the
root folder (do not create a child folder
under the root folder).
Note
During MP3 playing back, the recorder does not
output the audio signal via the DIGITAL OPTICAL
OUT jack so the audio signal is outputted only via
the ANALOG OUT (L/R) jacks.
Glossary
Extension:
An extension is the last three characters that
divide a file name by a period. The
extension shows the attribution of the file or
the software in which the file was created.
Session:
A session is one section on a disc between
the beginning of data and the end of written
data.
A multi-session disc has more than two
sessions.
Note
Depending on the state of MP3 recording, there may
be sound skips and noise during playback.
Playing MP3 Discs
The DVD Player can play MP3 format
recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
Before playing MP3 recordings, read the
following notes.
Notes on MP3
About MP3
• An MP3 file is audio data compressed by
using MPEG1, the audio layer-3 file-
coding scheme. We call files that have the
“.mp3” file extension “MP3 files.”
• The player can not read an MP3 file that
has a file extension other than “.mp3.”
• Noises may be heard if you play a non-
MP3 file that has the “.mp3” extension.
The restriction of playing MP3
• This unit can play up to 255 files per disc.
A disc having more than 255 files cannot
be played files.
• This unit can also display up to 255 folders
per disc on the TV screen. A disc having
more than 255 folders cannot be displayed
folders on the TV screen .
• The unit may not play MP3 files in the
order that you recorded them on the disc.
• With a multi-session disc, the player plays
the all session.
• It may take over 30 seconds to read the
MP3 files, depending on the contents of
the disc.
The limitation of indications
• Up to eight characters are displayed for the
name of a track.
• Characters other than uppercase letters
(“A” to “Z”), numericals (“0” to “9”) and
underscore (“_”) may not be displayed, or
may be displayed in different characters.
•
The elapsed playing time on the display may
not be correct when playing MP3 files.
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Playing Discs
Playing MP3 Discs
(Deck A only)
1 Insert a disc and close the tray.
The MP3 menu appears on the TV screen.
Note
It may take over 30 seconds to read the MP3 files,
depending on the contents of the disc.
2 Press X/x to select the directory
where MP3 files that you want to
play are located and then press
ENTER.
3 Press X/x to select the desired
MP3 file of the selected directory
on your disc then press PLAY or
ENTER.
Playback starts; playback will end when all
tracks of current directory have played.
z To stop
Press x during playback.
z
To skip to another track during playback
• Press > or . to play the next file or
previous file during playback.
• Press X/x to select the desired MP3 file
and press PLAY or ENTER.
z To pause playback
• Press X during playback, press H.
z
To move to the previous MP3 menu
• Press ORETURN.
z
To move to the first MP3 menu
• Press DVD MENU.
Program
MP3
MP3-1
MP3-2
MP3-3
MP3-4
MP3-5
MP3-6
MP3-7
MP3-8
MP3-9
Clear All
ABCD
Program
MP3-1
MP3
Clear All
..
TRACK_1
TRACK_2
TRACK_3
TRACK_4
TRACK_6
TRACK_7
TRACK_8
TRACK_5
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Programmed playback
with MP3
Up to 60 tracks per disc can be
programmed.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Playing
MP3 discs” on previous page.
The MP3 menu is displayed on the TV
screen.
2 Select an MP3 file to program
with X/x.
3 Press PROGRAM to add an MP3
file to the program list.
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to place additional
tracks in the program.
4 Press c.
The programmed track you selected last is
highlighted on the program list.
5 Press X/x to select the MP3 file
you want to start playing.
To select the first track on the program list,
press TITLE.
Each time you press TITLE repeatedly,
highlighted area moves to the first track on
each page of the Program list.
6 Press ENTER or H.
Playback starts and will stop after playing
the last programmed track on the MP3
Program list.
z To clear the programs on by one
Press X/x in step 5 to the left to delete the
track from the MP3 program list, then press
CLEAR.
z
To clear all the programs
Press X/x in step 5 to the left to select
“CLEAR All” on the MP3 program list, then
press ENTER.
The program settings are also cleared when
the disc is removed.
z To return to the normal playback
Press C. Then select an directory or a
desired MP3 file.
Note
• The ORETURN and DVD MENU buttons do not
work during programmed playback.
• If you press TITLE repeatedly during programmed
playback, playback begins from the first track on
each page of the program list.
Program
MP3-1
MP3
Clear All
..
TRACK_1
TRACK_2
TRACK_3
TRACK_4
TRACK_5
TRACK_2
TRACK_7
TRACK_6
TRACK_9
TRACK_6
TRACK_7
TRACK_8
Program
list
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Playing Discs
Playing MP3 files
repeatedly
To playback a track repeatedly
Press REPEAT once during playback.
The current track will be played back
repeatedly.
To playback all tracks of current
directory repeatedly
Press REPEAT twice during playback.
All of the tracks within the album will be
played back repeatedly.
Program
MP3-1
MP3
Clear All
..
TRACK_1
TRACK_2
TRACK_3
TRACK_4
TRACK_5
TRACK_6
TRACK_7
TRACK_8
Repeat
symbol
Program
MP3-1
MP3
Clear All
..
TRACK_1
TRACK_2
TRACK_3
TRACK_4
TRACK_5
TRACK_6
TRACK_7
TRACK_8
To playback a programmed track
repeatedly
Press REPEAT once during programmed
playback.
The current track will be played back
repeatedly.
To playback all of the listed tracks
repeatedly
Press REPEAT twice during programmed
playback.
All of the listed tracks on the MP3 Program
list will be played back repeatedly.
To cancel repeat playback
Press REPEAT repeatedly until the Repeat
symbol disappears.
Note
• Repeat playback of one track will be cancelled if
you press . or >.
Program
MP3-1
MP3
Clear All
..
TRACK_1
TRACK_2
TRACK_3
TRACK_4
TRACK_5
TRACK_2
TRACK_7
TRACK_6
TRACK_9
TRACK_6
TRACK_7
TRACK_8
Program
MP3-1
MP3
Clear All
..
TRACK_1
TRACK_2
TRACK_3
TRACK_4
TRACK_5
TRACK_2
TRACK_7
TRACK_6
TRACK_9
TRACK_6
TRACK_7
TRACK_8
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Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-
motion Play)
You can locate a particular point on a disc
quickly by monitoring the picture or playing
back slowly.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do
some of the operations described.
Locating a point quickly by playing
a disc in fast forward or fast
reverse (Scan)
Press or while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed.
Each time you press
or during
scan, the playback speed changes. Three
speeds are available. With each press the
indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
MX2 t MX4(DVD) t MX16(DVD)
Opposite direction
m
X2 t
m
X4(DVD) t
m
X16(DVD)
H
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion play)
You can use this function only for DVDs.
Press
or when the recorder is in
the pause mode. To return to the normal
speed, press H.
Each time you press or during
Slow-motion play, the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are available. With
each press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
T
1/2 t
T
1/4t
T
1/8
Opposite direction
t
1/2 t
t
1/4t
t
1/8
Note
The scan and slow indicator are displayed
approximately.
SCAN/SLOW
or
t
t
t
t
Searching for a Scene
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Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track
You can search a DVD disc by title or
chapter, and you can search a CD by track.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. Or, you
can search for a scene using the time code.
(TIME SEARCH)
When using the remote set DECK A/B
select to DECK A.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select the search
method.
xWhen playing a DVD
1
(TITLE),
1
(CHAPTER),
or
0:16:57
(TIME)
Select TIME for TIME SEARCH.
xWhen playing a CD
1
(TRACK)
DVD
DISPLAY
X/x
ENTER
Number
buttons
CLEAR
3 Press C/c or the number buttons
to select the title, chapter, track,
or scene number you want to
search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
4 Press ENTER.
The recorder starts playback from the
selected number.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
To search for a scene using the time
code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only)
1 In Step 2, select
0:16:57
(TIME).
The time display changes to “--:--:--.”
2 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at
2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds
after the beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
Note
The title, chapter or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for
the subtitles and the Setup Display, among
other things.
Selection of initial settings
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback or in the stop mode.
The setup menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select
SETUP
(SETUP)
then press ENTER.
The SETUP Menu is displayed.
The screen will show the current setting for
the selected item, and the alternate
setting(s).
• Disc Audio : Sets the audio soundtrack language.
• Disc Subtitle : Sets the subtitle language.
• Disc Menu : Sets the language used in the DVD
menu screen.
• Menu Language : Sets the language on the setup
menu.
• Rating : Sets the preset restriction level for
playback. When playing discs with preset
restriction level encoding, the unit automatically
cuts scenes of excessive violence, etc.
• Password : Sets the password to prevent children
from changing the restriction level.
• TV Aspect : Sets the aspect ratio of the TV
connected to the recorder.
• Others : Turns on/off the AUDIO DRC (Dynamic
Range Control) and vocal.
• Digital Audio Output : Sets the digital audio to be
output from the unit according to the type of audio
equipment connected to the unit.
3 Press c and then X/x to select the
desired setting, then press ENTER.
Some items require additional steps.
(See the respective page.)
When the alternate setting is selected
the screen returns to the Initial Settings
display.
To turn off the SETUP Menu
Press RETURN or H (PLAY).
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
Original
English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Chinese
Polish
Hungarian
Russian
Other - - - -
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Others
Digital Audio Output
Press to select Press ENTER button
ENTER
X/C/c/x
DVD
DISPLAY
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Settings and Adjustment
Selecting disc languages
This is to select the audio soundtrack
language, subtitle language and the language
used in title menus or DVD menus which
will always be used for every disc to be
played back. When you play back a DVD
video disc, the DVD player automatically
displays the pre-selected subtitle language if
it is included on the disc.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Selection
of initial settings” on page 40.
The setup menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select “Disc Audio”.
3 Press c and then X/x to select the
desired language and press ENTER.
• Original : The original language of each disc will be
selected.
• English : The English will be Selected.
• Other : Another language can be selected. You can
input 4-digit language code. (Refer to the language
codes on page 62. Press CLEAR if an incorrect
language code is entered.)
To turn off the SETUP Menu
Press RETURN or H (PLAY).
Note
If the language selected is not available on the disc,
the original language designated by each disc will be
selected.
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
Original
English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Chinese
Polish
Hungarian
Russian
Other - - - -
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Others
Digital Audio Output
Press to select Press ENTER button
Selecting Disc Subtitle and Disc
Menu
You can select the language for Disc
Subtitle and Disc Menu at the same method
as Selecting disc language.
Refer to “Selecting disc languages” section.
Selecting menu languages
The language used in this setup manu can be
changed.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Selection
of initial settings” on page 40.
The setup menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select “Menu
Language”.
3 Press c and then X/xto select the
desired language and press ENTER.
English/Spanish/French:
The setup menu is displayed in the
selected language.
To turn off the SETUP Menu
Press RETURN or H (PLAY).
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
English
Spanish
French
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Others
Digital Audio Output
Press to select Press ENTER button
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Selecting Parental Control Rating
Levels
Some DVDs contain a restriction level
which enables parents to remove scenes or
prevent children from playing the discs. This
unit is equipped with a password designed
to prevent children from changing the level.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Selection
of initial settings” on page 40.
The setup menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select “Rating”.
3 Press c and then X/x to select the
desired restriction level and press
ENTER.
• You cannot play DVD video discs rated higher than
the level you selected unless you cancel the
parental lock function.
For example, when you select level 7, discs rated
higher than level 7 are blocked and cannot be
played.
• The parent lock level is equivalent to the following
USA movie ratings.
Level 7: NC-17 Level 6: R Level 4: PG 13
Level 3: PG Level 1: G
• Some titles do not match with the rating level
described as above.
To turn off the SETUP Menu
Press RETURN or H (PLAY).
z
To cancel the rating, select “Unlock” in step 3.
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Unlock
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Others
Digital Audio Output
Press to select Press ENTER button
Setting the Password
A 4-digit password can be set to prevent
playing discs with higher rating.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Selection
of initial settings” on page 40.
The setup menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select “Password”.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
Example: To set the password, press 1,
2, 3 and 4.
Do not forget your password.
If you enter the wrong number, press
CLEAR.
5 Enter the same 4-digit password
again to verify, then press ENTER.
The password is set.
The rating is locked. Any discs with a
higher rating than the setting cannot be
played back.
To turn off the SETUP Menu
Press RETURN or H (PLAY).
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
New
- - - -
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Others
Digital Audio Output
Press to select Press ENTER button
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Settings and Adjustment
To change the rating level
1 Select “Rating” on the setup menu, then
press c.
2 Enter the password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Change the rating level, then press ENTER
(see page 42).
To change the password
1 Select “Password” on the setup menu, then
press c.
2 Enter the password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Select “Change”, then press ENTER.
4 Follow steps 3 and 4 of “Setting the
Password” on the 42 page.
To clear the password
1 Select “Password” on the setup menu, then
press c.
2 Enter the password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Select “Clear”, then press ENTER.
If you forget your 4-digit password
1 Select “Password” on the setup menu.
2 Enter the 6-digit number “210499” and
press ENTER. The 4-digit password that
you entered is cleared.
Selecting TV Aspect
Select the appropriate screen type of your
TV: conventional size screen (4:3) or wide-
screen (16:9).
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Selection
of initial settings” on page 40.
The setup menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select “TV Aspect”.
3 Press c and then press X/x to
select the desired restriction level
and press ENTER.
4:3
Letterbox
4:3
Panscan
16:9 Wide
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letterbox” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Panscan” or
vice versa.
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Panscan
16:9 Wide
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Others
Digital Audio Output
Press to select Press ENTER button
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3 Letterbox
16:9 Wide
4:3 Panscan
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Others
The settings for AUDIO DRC (Dynamic
Range Control) and Vocal can be changed.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Selection
of initial settings” on page 40.
The setup menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select “Others”.
3 Press c and then press X/x to
select the desired item press
ENTER.
Each you press ENTER, the setting
turns “On” or “OFF” in turn.
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
AUDIO DRC Off
Vocal On
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Others
Digital Audio Output
Press to select Press ENTER button
• AUDIO Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
setting
When listening at a low volume, Dynamic
Range Control reduces the volume of loud
sounds such as explosions, etc., and
increases the volume of quiet sounds such
as whispered dialog, etc.
This function only works for the analog
audio output signals (AUDIO OUT of this
unit) while playing DVDs recorded with
Dolby Digital (AC-3).
AUDIO DRC On: Select this when
playing back at low volume.
AUDIO DRC Off: The sound is played
back normally.
• Vocal
Set to On only when a multi-channel
karaoke DVD is being played. The
karaoke channels on the disc will then be
mixed into a normal stereo sound.
This function works only when “Digital
Audio Output” of the setup menu is set to
“PCM”.
To turn off the SETUP Menu
Press RETURN or H (PLAY).
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Settings and Adjustment
• Dolby Digital/PCM
Select this when connecting to an AV
receiver or other equipment equipped with
a Dolby digital (AC-3) decoder or a Dolby
Pro Logic Surround decoder.
• Stream/PCM
Select this when connecting to an AV
receiver or other equipment euipped with a
DTS decoder or an MPEG decoder.
• PCM
Select this when connecting to an audio
system without a Dolby Digital(AC-3),
DTS or other decoder.
To turn off the SETUP Menu
Press RETURN or H (PLAY).
Note
• When this recorder is playing a CD that sampling
frequency is 96 kHz, the signal of DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT jack is converted and outputed as
48 kHz. And the signal of ANALOG OUT (L/R)
jack is converted as analog signal and outputed as
96 kHz.
Selecting the Digital Audio Output
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output
options. Set the Digital Audio Output of the
unit according to the type of audio system
you use.
CAUTION
If the AV amplifier is not equipped with
a Dolby Digital decoder, do not select
“DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM or Stream/
PCM” in the “Digital Audio Output”
when connecting the AV amplifier with
an optical connecting cord.
Merely attemping to paly a DVD may
cause a high level of noise wihch could
be harmful to your ears and damage the
speakers. In such a case, be sure to select
“PCM”.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Selection
of initial settings” on page 40.
The setup menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select “Digital Audio
Output”.
3 Press c and then press X/x to
select the desired output press
ENTER.
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Menu Language
/PCM
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Stream/PCM
PCM
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Others
Digital Audio Output
Press to select Press ENTER button
OUTPUT
Playable
Disc
Stream/
PCM
Dolby Digital/
PCM
PCM
96 kHz
Linear
PCM DVD
PCM
DTS bit
Stream
Not output Not output
PCM PCM
PCMDolby Digital
bit Stream
Dolby Digital
bit Stream
DTS
DVD
Dolby
Digital
DVD
PCMPCMMPEG
bit Stream
MPEG
DVD
PCMPCMPCMAudio
CD
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Recording on CD-R
Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW disc at Normal
Speed
(Normal Speed Synchro-Recording)
You can easily make digital recordings from
a CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, making track
numbers in the same sequence as the
original CD.
Before recording, see “Notes” on page 48.
After recording, you must finalize the disc.
Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot
be played on any other machine. See
“Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW discs” on
page 51.
1 Press POWER.
2 Press
AA
AA
A of DECK B and place a
recordable CD-R or CD-RW on the
disc tray. Press
AA
AA
A of DECK B again
to close the disc tray.
“TOC” starts to flash. The recorder starts to
read the TOC (Table of Contents) data and
shows the type of the disc in the deck on the
front panel display.
3 Press
AA
AA
A of DECK A and place a CD
on the disc tray. Press
AA
AA
A of DECK A
again to close the disc tray.
4 Press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL.
“CD SYNCHRO” appears and “REC”
flashes in the front panel display. And
the recorder (DECK B) optimizes itself
for the best possible recording and
“OPC” appears on the display shortly.
DECK A will check that digital
recording is available.
DECK B stands by for recording, and
DECK A stands by for playing.
5 If front panel display is displayed
as above, it will be ready to record.
Press
HH
HH
H on the front panel or on
the remote to start recording.
Recording starts. DECK A and DECK
B will automatically stop after
recording.
1 track CD synchro (Normal speed)
During stop, press AMS (./>) until
you find the track after you press CD
SYNCHRO NORMAL.
To stop recording
Press x .
Notes
• When copying a disc digitally recorded under
control of the Serial Copy Management System
(SCMS), the recorder automatically select the
analog recording. For detailed explanation on
SCMS, refer to the “Notes” on page 49.
• When copying a commercial music CD contains
copy-prohibit signals, the recorder automatically
select the analog recording.
CD SYNCHRO
NORMAL
CD SYNCHRO NORMAL
DECK A
TRACK MIN SEC
CD SYNCHRO
REC
NORMAL
With the label side up
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Recording on CD-R
Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW disc at High Speed
(High Speed Synchro-Recording)
You can easily make digital recordings from
a CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, faster than
normal Synchro-Recording, making track
numbers in the same sequence as the
original CD.
Before recording, see “Notes” on page 48.
After recording, you must finalize the disc.
Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot
be played on any other machine. See
“Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW discs” on
page 51.
1 Press POWER.
2 Press
AA
AA
A of DECK B and place a
recordable CD-R or CD-RW on the
disc tray. Press
AA
AA
A of DECK B again
to close the disc tray.
CD SYNCHRO HIGH
CD SYNCHRO
HIGH
3 Press
AA
AA
A of DECK A and place a CD
on the disc tray. Press
AA
AA
A of DECK A
again to close the disc tray.
4 Press CD SYNCHRO HIGH.
“CD SYNCHRO” appears and “REC”
flashes in the front panel display. And
the recorder (DECK B) optimizes itself
for the best possible recording and
“OPC” appears on the display shortly.
DECK A will check that digital
recording is available.
DECK B stands by for recording, and
DECK A stands by for playing.
5 If front panel display is displayed
as above, it will be ready to record.
Press
HH
HH
H on the front panel or on
the remote to start recording.
High-Speed recording starts. You
cannot monitor the recorded signal
during recording. DECK A and DECK
B will automatically stop after
recording.
1 track CD synchro (High speed)
During stop, press AMS (./>) until
you find the track after you press CD
SYNCHRO HIGH.
To stop recording
Press x .
Notes
• When copying a disc digitally recorded under
control of the Serial Copy Management System
(SCMS), the recorder automatically select the
analog recording and the recording speed will
become normal. For detailed explanation on
SCMS, refer to the “Notes” on page 49.
• When copying a commercial music CD contains
copy-prohibit signals, the recorder automatically
select the analog recording, and the recording speed
will become normal.
DECK A
REC
TRACK MIN SEC
CD SYNCHRO
HIGH
“TOC” starts to flash. The recorder starts to
read the TOC (Table of Contents) data and
shows the type of the disc in the deck on the
front panel display.
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Notes
• You cannot record over existing material. The
recorder automatically starts recording from the
end of the existing material.
• Make sure that the remaining recordable time on
the CD-R or CD-RW is longer than the playing
time of the CD, especially if you want to record all
the tracks on the CD.
• You cannot pause recording in Synchro-Recording.
• If you set “Program Play,” you cannot use the High
Speed Synchro-Recording mode for recording.
• When you select the High Speed Synchro
Recording mode during Program Play, the recorder
will automatically make a copy at normal speed.
• You cannot use the recording function when you set
“Shuffle Play.”
• If an error message appears on the front panel
display, refer to “Error Messages” on page 55.
• With the following kinds of CDs, you may
experience a reading failure or noise when recorded
to a CD-R or CD-RW.
– CD with adhesive labels attached to them
– Irregularly shaped CDs (for example, heart or star
shaped)
– CDs with printed text concentrated on one side
only
– Old CDs
– Scratched CDs
– Dirty CDs
– Warped CDs
• When “TOC WRITE” flashes in the display, the
recorder is currently updating the table of contents
(TOC). Do not move the recorder or pull out the
AC power cord.
• If the following occurs during CD playback or
recording, a reading error may occur or noise may
be produced in the recorded results:
– The CD tray or other part of the system is bumped.
– The system is placed on an uneven or soft surface.
– The system is located near a speaker, door, or other
source of vibration.
Do not disconnect the recorder from
the power source immediately after
recording.
If you do, recorded material may not be
saved to the CD-R or CD-RW. When
“BUSY” or “UPDATE” appears in the
display, the deck is currently updating track
information. When “UPDATE” stops being
displayed, it is safe to disconnect the AC
power cord.
Recording on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc Manually
You can start recording from the end of the
existing material.
When using the remote, set SELECT to
DECK B for operations on DECK B.
To perform Synchro-Recording, see
“Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc
at Normal Speed” on page 46 or “Recording
a CD to CD-R or CD- RW disc at High
Speed” on page 46.
1
Turn on the amplifier and set the
input selector to the position for the
sound source you want to record.
2 Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW
on DECK B.
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select
the input connector.
To record through Select
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OPTICAL
ANALOG IN ANALOG
4 Press REC
zz
zz
z .
The recorder stands by for recording.
Note
The manual recorording from DECK A is not
available, so use syncro recording method. Refer to
page 46-47.
REC zINPUT
REC LEVEL
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Recording on CD-R
Auto/Manual Track
Increment
Press LEVEL SYNC to select how tracks
will be numbered on the recorded disc.
• The Auto mode will add track numbers
automatically, in one of two ways. When
track data is present from a digital
recording, it will be carried over to the
new copy disc. Thus, when the CD being
played moves from one track to the next
track, the copy disc will also increase the
track number by one.
• In the Auto mode for recordings from an
analog source or a digital source with no
track data, the track number will be
increased when the recorder receives
silence for 3 seconds.
After 20 seconds of silence, the recording
will automatically stop.
• To activate the Auto mode, press the
LEVEL SYNC once and note that the
L.SYNC goes out.
In that mode for either digital or analog
recordings, you must add track numbers
manually by pressing REC z when you
wish to increase the track number.
• The Digital In source with track data will
be recorded not concerned with LEVEL
SYNCH ON/OFF according to track data.
• When the power is turned on, LEVEL
SYNC is activated automatically and the
L.SYNC indicator will light in the front
panel display.
5 Adjust the recording level, if
necessary. (ANALOG IN ONLY)
For details, see “Adjusting the
Recording Level” below.
6 Press
HH
HH
H .
7 Start playing the sound source you
want to record.
To pause recording
Press
XX
XX
X . To resume recording, press the
button again or press
HH
HH
H .
Note
Whenever you pause recording, a new track number
is added. For example, if you paused recording while
recording on track 4, the track number increases by
one on track 5 and recording continues on the new
track when recording is resumed.
To stop recording
Press
xx
xx
x .
“BUSY”, and then “UPDATE” appear while
updating the information of the disc before
stopping the recording.
Notes
• You cannot operate the DVD/CD player section
while the deck is recording or standing by for
recording with “OPTICAL” or “ANALOG”
selected with the INPUT button.
• If you press the REC button during recording, you
can add a track (The track must be longer than 4
seconds).
• Press
XX
XX
X when the recorder is in standby for
recording to add a silent (around 2 seconds) before
a song you are recording. The recorder
automatically enters standby again.
• This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management
System(SCMS), which allows only first-generation
digital copies to be made of premastered software
via the recorder’s digital input. Therefore you may
not be able to record a CD-R or CD-RW digitally
through OPTICAL IN, depending on the content
being record.
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The TOC indicator
When you put an unfinalized CD-R/RW disc
in the disc tray, the TOC indicator lights up
in the front panel display.
Note
When you put a CD or finalized CD-R disc in a disc
tray, the CD indicator lights up,
Adjusting the Recording
Level (ANALOG IN only)
You can adjust the recording level using the
REC LEVEL control on the front panel.
Adjust the recording level so that the
“OVER” indicator on the level is not
normally appears.
Checking the Remaining
Recordable Time
When you placed an unfinalized CD-R or
CD-RW in the DECK B, you can also check
the remaining recordable time. The
information appears as follows:
When using the remote, set DECK A/B switch
to DECK B for operations on DECK B.
Each time you press TIME, front panel display
is changed as below.
The total track number and total playing
time are displayed
The total track number and the remaining
recordable time are displayed.
On the TOC and CD-R/RW
indicator
The CD-R/RW indicator shows which type
of recordable disc is in DECK B, and
whether the recordable disc has been already
finalized.
The CD-R/RW indicator
When you put an unfinalized CD-R disc in
the disc tray, the CD-R indicator lights up.
When you put a CD-RW disc in the disc
tray, the CD-RW indicator lights up, and it
does not matter if the disc has not been
finalized.
TOC
The “OVER” indicator
If rec level is too loud, “OVER” appears in the front
panel display.
OVERL
R
MIN SEC
TRACK MIN SEC
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Recording on CD-R
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-
RW disc
Finalizing completes the recording of a disc.
It enables you to play the disc on other
players. (The player must be CD-RW
compatible.)
When a recording is finished, a CD-R or
CD-RW disc must be finalized. Once that is
done, a CD-R disc may not be changed or
added to.
CD-RW discs are locked once they are
finalized, and must be unfinalized to permit
additional recording or erasure.
When using the remote, set DECK A/B
switch to DECK B for operations on DECK
B.
1 Press FINALIZE.
The “FINALIZE” indicator will begin
to flash, and the PLAY, PAUSE, and
REC indicators light up for about 8
seconds. Erasing enters standby mode.
2 Press
HH
HH
H while the “FINALIZE”
indicator is flashing.
Finalizing starts. During finalizing, “
TOC WRITE” appears in the display
and the remaining time for finalizing
appears in the display. When the
finalizing process is finished, the total
track number and the total playing
time appear in the display and the TOC
(red) indicator lights off.
Notes
• The TOC (red) indicator appears on the front panel
display if the disc you put in DECK B has not been
finalized. Check the indicator each time before
finalizing.
• Once finalizing process starts, you cannot stop in
the middle of the process.
• Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the
recorder from the AC power source in the middle
of the finalizing process.
FINALIZE
FINALIZE
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Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc
A CD-RW disc is both recordable and
rewritable. However, the process of
rewriting or erasing is different from of
cassette tapes.
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc
A finalized CD-RW is neither recordable nor
rewritable. If you want to add new tracks or
erase single tracks, you must first unfinalize
the disc.
When using the remote, set DECK A/B
switch to DECK B for operations on DECK
B.
1 Press the ERASE button twice.
The “UNFINALIZE” indicator begins
to flash, and the PLAY, PAUSE, and
REC indicators light up for about 8
seconds.
Unfinalizing enters standby mode.
2 Press
HH
HH
H while the “UNFINALIZE”
indicator is flashing.
Unfinalizing starts. During
unfinalizing, “TOC ERASE” appears
in the display and the remaining time
for unfinalizing appears in the display.
When the unfinalizing process is
finished, the total track number and the
total playing time appears in the
display and the TOC (red) indicator
lights up.
Notes
• The TOC (red) indicator appears on the front panel
display if the disc you put in DECK B has not been
finalized. Check the indicator each time before
unfinalizing.
• Once the unfinalizing process starts, you cannot
stop in the middle of the process.
• Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the
recorder from the AC power source in the middle
of the unfinalizing process.
• A unfinalized discs can be played back only in
DECK B.
ERASE
ERASE
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Recording on CD-R
Erasing an Entire CD-RW
disc
Erasing the entire contents of a CD-RW disc
is easy, and it does not matter whether the
disc has been unfinalized or not.
1 Press ERASE one time (for a
finalized disc) or twice (for
unfinalized disc) until “DISC
ERASE” appears in the front panel
display.
The “DISC ERASE” indicator will
begin to flash, and the PLAY, PAUSE,
and REC indicators light up for about
8 seconds.
Entire disc erasing enters in the
standby mode.
2 Press
HH
HH
H while “DISC ERASE” is
flashing.
Entire disc erasing starts. During
erasing, “DISC ERASE” appears in
the front panel display and the
remaining time for entire disc erasing
appears in the display. When this
process is finished, “0 0:00” appears
in the display.
Notes
• Once entire disc erasing process starts, you cannot
stop the erasing in the middle of the process.
• Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the
recorder from the power source in the middle of the
erasing process.
ERASE
Erasing a single track of
CD-RW disc
You can erase one track on a CD-RW at a
time. This process starts with the last track
on the disc. Please note that before erasing a
track, you must unfinalize the disc. If the
disc is not unfinalized, follow the
instructions of “Unfinalizing a CD-RW
disc” (page 52).
1 Press the ERASE button.
The “LAST TR. ERASE” indicator
will begin to flash, and the PLAY,
PAUSE, and REC indicators light up
for about 8 seconds. Erasing enters in
standby mode.
2 Press
HH
HH
H while “LAST TR ERASE”
is flashing.
The last track erasing starts. During the last
track erasing, “LAST TR. ERASE” appears
in the display and the remaining time for
erasing the last track appears in the display.
When this process is finished, the total track
number and the total playing time appears in
the display.
Notes
• Once erasing process starts, you cannot stop in the
middle of the process.
• Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the
recorder from the AC power source in the middle
of the erasing process.
ERASE
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Controlling the TV with
the Supplied Remote
You can control your SONY TV with the
supplied remote.
Other Operations
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
TV/VIDEO
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
By pressing You can
TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
TV VOL + TV volume up
TV VOL – TV volume down
TV CH + TV channel up
TV CH – TV channel down
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Error Message
The following table explains the error
messages that appear in the display.
CHECK DISC
,
A record-related button has been pressed
when a finalized disc is in the DECK B.
,
A record-related button has been pressed
when a standard CD is in the DECK B.
,
An unplayable disc (CD-ROM, Video CD
etc.) is inserted.
DATA DISC
,
A non-audio CD-ROM or a CD-Video disc
has been placed in the machine.
DISC ERROR
,
An unfinalized disc has been placed in the
DECK A.
,
A DVD disc has been placed in the DECK B .
,
The disc is not seated properly.
,
There is a problem with the disc.
DISC FULL
,
There is not enough time left on the disc to
complete a planned recording.
ERROR
,
The disc tray is not seated properly.
NO AUDIO
,
A record-related button has been pressed
when a non-audio disc is in the DECK B.
CAN NOT COPY
,
A recording is not possible due to the Serial
Copy Management System (SCMS).
UNLOCK
,
There is not source for recording through
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack.
NO DISC
,
No disc is inserted in the recorder.
System Limitations
“TOC” appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable CD-R/RW is brand new,
“TOC” appears in the front panel display longer than
for CD-R/RWs that have been used.
Limitations when recording over an
existing track
• The correct remaining recording time may not be
displayed.
• You may find it impossible to record over a track if
that track has been recorded over several times
already.
• The remaining recording time may be shortened
out of proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not
recommended since this may shorten the duration
of the track.
• You may find it impossible to label a track after
recording over a previous one.
• You can record songs for up to 99 tracks.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, The connecting cords are not connected
securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
, The recorder is not connected to the correct
TV input jack (page 15-16).
, The video input on the TV is not set so that
you can view pictures from the system.
Picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed. Clean the disc.
, If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD
programs could affect picture quality. If you
still experience problems even when you
connect your system directly to your TV, try
connecting your system to your TV’s S-video
input (page 16).
Even though you set the TV aspect in
SETUP menu, the picture does not fill
the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
The picture is black and white.
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the PAL or SECAM
color system.
Sound
There is no sound.
, The connecting cord is not connected securely.
, Make sure you connect the recorder to the
audio input connectors on the amplifier (page
17-20) or on the TV (page 15-16).
, Make sure you select the appropriate position
on the amplifier so that you can listen to the
sound from the recorder.
, Make sure you select you turn on the TV and
the amplifier.
, The protective device on the recorder has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off
the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem
and turn on the power again.
, The audio connecting cord is damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
, The system is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode. Press H to return to
normal play mode.
, Fast forward or fast reverse is performed.
Press H to return to normal play mode.
, When you play the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
sound tracks and attempt to output from the
DIGITAL OUT connectors, set “DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT” to “DOLBY DIGITAL/
PCM” in the setup display. Otherwise no
sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT
connector. (page 17-18, 45)
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
, Check that the connecting cords are away
from a transformer or motor, and at least
3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or
fluorescent light.
, Move your TV away from the audio compo-
nents.
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, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with
a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
, Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when
you play a CD.
, Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control
Menu display (page 31).
, Make sure you connect the recorder
appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to hear
when you are playing a Dolby Digital
sound track.
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal may
not be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in
Dolby Digital format.
Operation
The remote does not function.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the system.
, The distance between the remote and the
system is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor
on the system.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
, The recorder cannot play CD-ROMs, etc.
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the system.
, Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
,
Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the
remote and then start DVD playback (page
26).
, The title or DVD menu automatically appears
on the TV screen.
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
, Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion
Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or
Program Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits changing the language for
the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
, The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
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The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played. The angle can be changed only
when the “ANGLE” indicator flash on the
front panel display.
, The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
The system does not operate properly.
, If static electricity, etc., causes the system to
operate abnormally, press POWER to turn the
system off and then on again.
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW
recording section)
The recorder does not operate or
operates poorly.
,
The CD-R or CD-RW may be damaged.
Replace the disc.
The recorder does not play back
,
Moisture has formed inside the recorder. Take
the disc out and leave the recorder in a warm
place for several hours until the moisture
evaporates.
,
Press POWER to turn the recorder on.
,
Place the CD-R or CD-RW with the label side
up.
,
Replace the CD-R or CD-RW with one that
has been recorded.
The recorder does not record
,
The CD-R or CD-RW is finalized. Unfinalize
(for CD-RW only) the disc and try again.
,
Make connections properly to the sound
source.
,
The sound source is not connected to the
selected input connector. Select the correct
input connector using INPUT.
,
The recording level is not adjusted properly.
Adjust the recording level properly.
,
There has been a power failure or the AC
power cord has been disconnected during
recording. Data recorded to that point may be
lost.
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Additional Information
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
As one method of decoding Dolby
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround
produces four channels from two-channel
sound. Compared with the former Dolby
Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround
reproduces left-to-right panning more
naturally and localizes sounds more
precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Pro Logic Surround, you should have one
pair of rear speakers and a center speaker.
The rear speakers output monaural sound.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology that
the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround. The rear channel is stereo and
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio. The
good channel separation is realized because
the all channel data is recorded discrete and
processed in digital.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and
single-sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is
7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data
capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided
DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-
sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and
double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 of its original size.
The DVD also uses the variable rate coding
technology that changes the data to be
allocated according to the status of the
picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital
as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy
more real audio presence.
Glossary
Bit rate
Value indicating the amount of video data
compressed in a DVD per second. The unit
is Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps
indicates that the data per second is
1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate is, the
larger the amount of data. However, this
does not always mean that you can get
higher quality pictures.
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is
composed of several chapters. Each chapter
is assigned a chapter number enabling you
to locate the chapter you want.
Dolby Digital
This sound format for movie theaters is
more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic
Surround. In this format, the rear speakers
output stereo sound with an expanded
frequency range and a subwoofer channel
for deep bass is independently provided.
This format is also called “5.1” because the
subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel
(since it functions only when a deep bass
effect is needed). All six channels in this
format are recorded separately to realize
superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally,
less signal degradation occurs.
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Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
Multi-angle function
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video
camera, for a scene are recorded on some
DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles
in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of
the disc by the age of the users according to
the limitation level in each country. The
limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, playback is completely prohibited,
violent scenes are skipped or replaced with
other scenes and so on.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD
system or DVD disc according to the sales
region. Each region code is shown on the
system as well as on the disc packaging. The
system can play the discs that match its
region code. The system can also play discs
with the “
ALL
” mark. Even when the region
code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still be activated.
Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture
piece on video software; or an album, etc.,
for a music piece on an audio software.
Each title is assigned a title number enabling
you to locate the title you want.
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
CD. Each track is assigned a track number
enabling you to locate the track you want.
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Specifications
DECK A (the CD/DVD player section)
System CD/DVD player
Laser Semiconductor laser
Signal format system NTSC
Playable discs DVD, CD, CD-R/CD-RW (for music use), MP3 disc
Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 20 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 20 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)
CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.015%
Dynamic range More than 95 dB (DVD)
More than 95 dB (CD)
Wow and flutter Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK)
Outputs
VIDEO OUT 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative
S-VIDEO OUT Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync negative
(Phono jacks) CB/B-Y, CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW recording section)
System Compact disc digital audio system
Laser Semiconductor laser
Playable discs CD, CD-R, CD-RW (for music use)
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio Over 100 dB during playback
Dynamic range More than 95 dB during playback
Input
ANALOG IN (Phono jacks) Impedance 47 kilohms, Rated input 330 mVrms
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Optical wavelength 660 nm
(Square optical connector jack)
Outputs
ANALOG OUT (Phono jacks) Impedance 47 kilohms, Rated input 2 Vrms
Load impedance over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT Wavelength 660 nm
(Square optical connector jack) Output level -18 dBm
PHONES (Phone jacks) 28 mW, 32 ohms
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 25W (120 V AC)
Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 107.5 × 370 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 5.1 kg
Supplied accessories
See page 13.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334
Latvian; Lettish
1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435
Pashto; Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502
Serbo-Croatian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sudanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1703 Not specified
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CUSTOM SETUP
Disc Audio (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.)
Disc Subtitle (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.)
Disc Menu (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
When you select ORIGINAL, you can enjoy the language given priority
on the disc.)
Menu Language (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
When you select AUDIO FOLLOW, the setting is automatically switched
to the language selected in AUDIO.)
Rating 8.
7. NC17
6. R
5.
4. PG13
3. PG
2.
1. G
Unlock
Password New
Change
Clear
TV Aspect 4: 3 Letterbox
4: 3 Panscan
16 : 9 Wide
Others
AUDIO DRC On
Off
Vocal On
Off
Digital Audio Output
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
Stream/PCM
PCM
DVD Setup Menu List
You can set the following items with the DVD setup menu.
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
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