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Display
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
2Select “Display” using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
3Select the desired item using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
4Refer to 1. and 2. on this page and 
set the selected item.
5When you finish with the setting, 
press [SETUP] to exit.
1. Screen Saver (Default: 10 minutes)
Set the screen saver time delay.
Select a setting using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
Your setting is activated.
2. FL Dimmer (Default: Bright)
Set the front panel display brightness.
Select a setting using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
You can choose one from “Auto”, “Bright”, “Dark” 
or “OFF”.
If “Auto” is selected, the display gets dark when 
the power is off.
If “OFF” is selected, you can lower the power 
consumption while the power is off. The 
brightness of the front panel display is dark while 
the power is on, and the front panel display is off 
while the power is off.
Note
• If you set “FL Dimmer” to “OFF”, output of the 
picture from the external device through AV2 to 
AV1 (input of the picture from AV2 and output of 
the picture from AV1.) is not available when this 
unit is off.
Video
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
2Select “Video” using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
3Select the desired item using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
4Refer to 1. and 2. on this page and 
set the selected item.
5When you finish with the setting, 
press [SETUP] to exit.
1. TV Aspect (Default: 16:9 Wide)
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the 
formats of what you are playing back with the unit and 
your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV).
Select the desired setting using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
If you have a standard TV:
Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that black bars appear on 
the top and bottom of the TV screen when playing 
back a wide-screen picture. Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” 
for a full height picture with both sides trimmed when 
playing back wide-screen picture.
If you have a widescreen TV:
Select “16:9 Wide”.
2. Video Out (Default: SCART(RGB))
This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan 
System. The feature provides you with the higher 
definition images than the traditional output system 
does. To utilise this feature, you must set Video 
Output mode in “Setup” menu by following the steps 
on the right. “SCART (RGB)” is selected as the 
default.
General Setting
Display
Video
Clock
Channel
DivX
HDMI
Reset All Recording Playback
Screen Saver
FL Dimmer1
2
Screen SaverOFF
  5  minutes
10  minutes
15  minutes
30  minutes
FL Dimmer
Auto
Bright
Dark
OFF
General Setting
Display
Video
Clock
Channel
DivX
HDMI
Reset All Recording Playback
TV Aspect
Video Out1
2
TV Aspect4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide
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1Select the desired setting using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
• If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning 
(576p/480p), connect the TV to the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit and select 
“Component (Progressive)” and set your TV to the 
progressive scan mode.
• If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, 
select “Component (Interlace)” for component 
connection, or select “SCART (RGB)” for Scart 
cable connection.
• Refer to pages 20 and 21 for more details. 
Only if you select the “Component (Progressive)”, 
proceed to step 2. If you select “Component 
(Interlace)” or “SCART (RGB)”, your setting is 
activated.
2Using [L / P] to select “Yes”. Press 
[ENTER / OK].
Final confirmation window will appear.
3Using [U / D] to select “Yes”. Press 
[ENTER / OK] within 15 seconds.
Your setting is activated.
Note
• When changing “Video Out” setting (“SCART 
(RGB)”, “Component (Interlace)” or “Component 
(Progressive)”), connect to the corresponding jack 
on the TV. If the setting is changed, for example, to 
“SCART (RGB)” while the COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT jacks are used to connect to the TV, a distorted 
video signal may result.
DivX®
1In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
2Select “DivX” using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
3Select the desired item using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
For “DivX®VOD”, refer to page 56 for details.
DivX Subtitle (Default: OFF)
Select the desired setting using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
4When you finish with the setting, 
press [SETUP] to exit.
Video OutSCART (RGB)
Component (Progressive)
Component (Interlace)
Activating progressive scan:
Check your TV has progressive scan
and connect with component video cable.
NOTE: 
If there is no picture or picture is
distorted after selecting “Yes”, 
wait about 15 seconds for autorecovery.
Activate?No Ye s
Confirm again to use progressive scan.
If picture is good, select “Yes”.
No
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General Setting
Display
Video
Clock
Channel
DivX
HDMI
Reset All Recording Playback
DivX SubtitleDivX®VOD
DivX Subtitle
OFF
English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Swedish
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HDMI
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
• Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected 
and the TV input is set to HDMI.
2Select “HDMI” using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
3Select the desired item using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
4Refer to 1. to 3. on this page and set 
the selected item.
5When you finish with the setting, 
press [SETUP] to exit.
1. Format (Default: RGB)
You can select the colour space for HDMI output.
Set the appropriate colour space for your display 
device.
Select a setting using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
• When the connected device is not compatible with 
the Y/Cb/Cr, HDMI signal is output as RGB 
regardless of the setting.
Your setting is activated.
2. HDMI Audio (Default: ON)
If you do not want to output the audio through HDMI 
(when you digitally output the audio through the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack to your audio 
system, etc.), you can set the HDMI audio output off.
Select a setting using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
• Set to “OFF” when the HDMI sound is not required.
Your setting is activated.
3. RGB Range (Default: Normal)
You can adjust the RGB range to make the dark areas 
of the HDMI images brighter.
Select a setting using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
• Select “Enhanced” if the black-white contrast is not 
clear.
• This setting is effective only for HDMI RGB output.
Your setting is activated.
General Setting
Display
Video
Clock
Channel
DivX
HDMI
Reset All Recording Playback
Format
HDMI Audio
RGB Range1
2
3
FormatRGB
YCbCr
HDMI AudioON
OFF
RGB RangeNormal
Enhanced
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Reset All
1
In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
2Select “Reset All” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
3Select “Yes” using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
“Are you sure?” will appear. Select “Yes” using 
[U / D], and then press [ENTER / OK].
4When you finish with the setting, 
press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
• The settings listed below will remain unchanged 
even after resetting to the factory default.
- Clock setting
- Channel setting
- Parental lock setting
-DivX
® VOD code
- Timer Programmes
General Setting
Display
Video
Clock
Channel
DivX
HDMI
Reset All Recording Playback
Reset to factory default?
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Playback
1
Press [ ON / STANDBY] to turn on 
the unit.
To play back a tape, turn on the TV and be sure to 
select the input to which the unit is connected.
2Press [VCR].
3Insert a pre-recorded tape, then 
press [PLAY P] to start playback.
4During playback, press [PAUSE p].
Playback will be paused and sound will be muted.
5Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.
6Press [STOP S] to stop playback.
7Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to eject the 
tape.
Note
• When a tape without record tab is inserted, the unit 
will start playback automatically.
• Tracking will be automatically adjusted upon 
playback. To adjust the tracking manually, press 
[PROG.  / ].
Recording and One-touch Timer 
Recording (OTR)
Basic Recording
Before recording, make sure:
• The desired channel is selected by pressing 
[the Number buttons] or [PROG.  / ] on the 
remote control.
• There is a tape with a record tab in the unit.
• Refer to pages 41 to 42 for instructions on timer 
recording.
1Turn on the unit and insert a 
recordable tape.
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.
2Press [VCR].
3Select the recording mode using 
[REC MODE].
• The desired recording mode is selected in SP 
(standard play) or LP (long play) mode by 
pressing [REC MODE].
4Select the desired channel to record 
using [PROG. 
 / ] or 
[the Number buttons].
5Press [REC I] to start recording.
To temporarily stop recording or to resume it, 
press [PAUSE p]. 
After the unit has been in pause mode for 5 
minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the 
tape and the video head from damage.
6Press [STOP S] when the recording 
is completed.
VCR Functions
VCR VCR
Tape speed Recording / Playback Time
Type of tape E60 E120 E180 E240
SP mode1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours
LP mode2 hours 4 hours 6 hours 8 hours
VCR
VCR
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Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded 
cassette, remove its record tab. To record on it later, 
cover the hole with cellophane tape.
One-touch Timer Recording
This feature allows you to set the recording length 
simply by pressing [REC I].
1Turn on the unit and insert a 
recordable tape.
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.
2Press [VCR].
3Select the recording mode using 
[REC MODE]. (See page 85.)
4Select the desired channel to record 
using [PROG. 
 / ] or 
[the Number buttons].
5Press [REC I] repeatedly until the 
desired recording time (30 minutes 
to 8 hours) appears on the TV 
screen.
One-touch Timer Recording will start.
• When the unit reaches the specified time, it will be 
turned off automatically.
• To change the recording length during One-touch 
Timer Recording, press [REC I] repeatedly until the 
desired length appears.
• To cancel One-touch Timer Recording within the 
specified time, press [STOP S].
Hint
• The remaining recording time will appear on the TV 
screen during One-touch Timer Recording. Press 
[DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen.
Note
• If VCR One-touch Timer Recording is completed 
during DVD playback or recording, the VCR will be 
in stop mode and the DVD keeps the current mode.
• You cannot use the pause function during One-
touch Timer Recording.
• When One-touch Timer Recording is finished and 
the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the 
timer-standby mode automatically if a timer 
recording has been programmed. Press 
[TIMER SET] to cancel the timer-standby mode in 
order to use the unit continuously.
DVC to VCR Dubbing
This function helps you to copy the contents in the 
DVC (digital video camcorder) to VCR.
Preparing for DV dubbing (DVC to VCR):
• Insert a recordable videotape.
• Make sure your DVC is in video mode.
1Press [VCR].
2Select “DV” channel using 
[INPUT SELECT  ] or 
[PROG. 
 / ].
3Select the recording mode using 
[REC MODE].(See page 85.)
4Stop or pause the DVC where you 
want to start dubbing.
5Play back the DVC
6Press [REC I].
The dubbing will start.
Note
• Dubbing will start from where the tape is stopped.
Record tab
VCR
VCR
0:30
8:00 7:301:00
Normal Recording
VCR VCR
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Search
Index Search
1Press [VCR].
2Press [SEARCH] so that the index 
search menu appears.
3Enter the number of recordings you 
want to skip using 
[the Number buttons] within 30 
seconds.
4Press [FWD f] or [REV r] to start 
index search.
If you want to go in the forward direction, press 
[FWD f].
If you want to go in the reverse direction, press 
[REV r].
After index search, the VCR will play back the 
tape automatically.
Note
• This function is not available during recording.
• Every time a tape is recorded, an index mark is 
written on the tape.
• You can make the index mark up to 20.
Time Search
This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a 
tape by entering the exact amount of time you want to 
skip in order to reach the point.
1Press [VCR].
2Press [SEARCH] repeatedly until the 
time search menu appears.
3Enter your desired time to skip using 
[the Number buttons] within 30 
seconds.
4Press [FWD f] or [REV r] to start 
time search.
If you want to go in the forward direction, press  
[FWD f].
If you want to go in the reverse direction, press 
[REV r].
After time search, the unit will play back the tape 
automatically.
Note
• This function is not available during recording.
•Press [STOP S] to stop the search.
• If the tape reaches the end during the search, this 
unit will cancel it and rewind the tape.
• You can set the time up to 9:59.
Other Operations
Press [VCR] first.
To cue or review picture during playback 
(Picture Search):
Press [FWD f] or [REV r] during playback.
Press it again and the unit will search in super high 
speed (in the LP mode only).
To freeze the picture on TV screen during 
playback (Still mode):
Press [PAUSE p]. Each time you press the button, 
the picture will be forwarded frame by frame.
If the picture begins to vibrate vertically during the still 
mode, stabilise the picture by pressing the 
[PROG. / ].
If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the 
vertical hold control on your TV, if equipped.
To reset the tape counter:
Press [CLEAR].
To play back in slow forward motion:
During playback, press [PAUSE p], then press 
[FWDf].
If the noise bars appear on the TV screen, you can 
reduce it by pressing [PROG.  / ]. Slow reverse 
is not available in VCR mode.
Note
• Still / Slow / Pause mode will be automatically 
cancelled after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the 
tape and the video head.
• To return to normal play back from the Picture 
Search / Still / Slow mode, press [PLAY P].
VCR
VCR
VCR
VCR
VCR
VCR
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Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
This unit will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. 
In addition, it has a NICAM stereo sound decoder. 
This unit will receive stereo and bilingual broadcasts 
and it is possible to record in several ways and to play 
back the sound.
Selecting the Sound Mode
You can select each mode by pressing [AUDIO ] 
on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the 
TV screen as follow.
• During playback of the recorded tape in Hi-Fi mode
• During reception of bilingual broadcasts
Note
• If you play back non-Hi-Fi tapes, the unit will play 
back automatically in monaural regardless of the 
mode you set.
• If the stereo signal becomes weak, the broadcast is 
automatically recorded in monaural.
ModeAudio outputDisplay on 
the TV screen
Stereo Stereo STEREO
L L audio from both speakers LEFT
R R audio from both speakers RIGHT
Normal Monaural MONO
ModeAudio outputDisplay on 
the TV screen
MainMain audio from the both 
speakersMain
SubSub audio from the both 
speakersSub
Main / 
Sub• Main audio from the left 
speaker
• Sub audio from the right 
speakerMain
Sub
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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are 
experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore 
proper operation.
Others
SymptomRemedy
POWER
The power does not turn on. • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
• Batteries of the remote control are weak.
The unit turns on automatically without any 
operation.• The unit turns on automatically 2 seconds before the timer recording.
GENERAL
The unit does not function. • “ ” or error message appears if the operation is prohibited.
• Batteries of the remote control are weak or exhausted.
No picture, sound or menu appears on the 
screen.• Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.
• Check if the cables are damaged.
• Check if a correct external input channel is selected on your TV.
(See pages 21 to 22.)
• Check if you have completed “Channel” setting. (See pages 23 to 29.)
“Clock” setting and “Channel” setting cannot 
be performed.• If a recording is in progress, these operations cannot be performed.
The unit does not operate properly. • Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the 
unit turned on for about 2 hours until the moisture evaporates.
(See page 3.)
The clock display does not appear on the 
front panel display.• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
• (In case of power failure) Check the breaker and “Clock” setting.
When you forget the password for parental 
lock.• Please cancel the password and the set level. (See page 78.)
DV signal cannot be input. • Before connection, turn on the power supplies for both this unit and the 
DVC, and make sure that these units have stopped.
• Only a “DVC-SD” signal can be input from the DVC to this unit. Other 
types of signals are not supported.
• Do not connect any device other than the DVC. Even if a recorder or PC 
with another DV terminal is connected, the DV function will not operate.
• If the DVC is not recognised after connection, turn off the power supply 
for the unit and re-connect the DVC.
The DVC cannot be operated with this unit. • Signal input or DVC operation from this unit may be disabled depending 
on the type of DVC.
• If a DVC signal cannot be input, use an external input (AV2/AV3) for 
analogue connection via audio/video cables. Use Scart adaptor for 
connecting to AV2.
• DVC control may be disabled depending on the type of DVC, even in a 
mode other than camera mode. In this case, switch to DVD control and 
execute the normal recording procedure while operating the DVC.
Certain functions of the DVC cannot operate. • Some functions may not operate depending on the type of DVC. For 
example, if the DVC does not support slow playback mode, the slow 
playback function is disabled.
• With DV (AV4), the disc display menu does not appear unless disc 
playback is executed.
DV audio signal cannot be switched. • For recording with the DVC, the recording audio signal can be set to 12 
bits or 16 bits. However, when 16-bit recording mode is selected, audio 
signal cannot be switched. To record an audio signal, set it to 12 bits.
No image from HDMI connection. • Check the HDMI connection. (Check the status of the HDMI related 
indications.)
• Check whether the connected monitor device or other device supports 
HDCP. (This unit will not output a video signal unless the other device 
supports HDCP.)
• Check the setting of HDMI.
• Check whether the output format of this unit (HDMI FORMAT) matches 
the supported input format of other connected device.
• If the unit is connected to the unauthorised display device with an HDMI 
cable, the audio and video signals may not be output when playing back 
a commercial DVD-video.
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SymptomRemedy
CHANNEL
TV channels cannot be changed. • Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.
• Check if the cables are damaged.
• Try channel setting by following the steps on pages 23 to 29.
Only specific channels do not appear. • The channels may be set to be skipped. (See page 25.)
The external input channels (such as AV2 or AV3) 
cannot be skipped.• This unit does not skip the external input channels. This is not a 
malfunction.
RECORDING
GENERAL
The image from the external device cannot be 
displayed or recorded.• Try pressing [INPUT SELECT ] repeatedly.
• Turn on all connected devices.
• Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.
DVD
Recording is impossible. • This unit cannot record programmes that contain copy protection signal. 
This is not a malfunction.
• The space of the recording media may be used up. Try deleting 
unnecessary titles, or exchange it with the recordable media.
• The maximum number of titles or chapters has exceeded. Delete the 
unnecessary titles to make enough space or insert a new recordable 
media.
• Check if the disc is CPRM compatible.  Copy-once programmes can only 
be copied onto the disc which is CPRM compatible.
• Check if the disc is protected or finalised. Undo the protection or the 
finalisation. 
• DVD-RW once formatted in other unit cannot be recorded in this unit 
unless formatted in this unit. 
• Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.
Timer recording cannot be performed. • The internal clock of the unit may have been stopped due to a power 
failure that lasted for more than 30 seconds. Reset the clock. (See page 
33.)
“Repairing” appears on the TV screen. • If there is a power failure or unplugging during recording, finalising, 
formatting or editing (even after “Repairing” disappears), a repairing 
process will begin automatically just after turning the unit on again.
• It may take several minutes up to about several hours.
In a case you intend to cancel the repairing 
process.• If you intend to cancel the repairing process, press [AOPEN / CLOSE] 
on the front panel, then select “Yes” and press [ENTER / OK]. After that, 
press [OPEN / CLOSEA] to take out the disc. The disc cancelled during 
the repairing process MAY NOT work.
The indication 
“ ” does 
not disappear.• “ ” may remain on screen for the 
maximum of 20 seconds even after it reached 100%. This is not a 
malfunction.
VCRRecording does not start immediately
after pressing [RECI].• Make sure the videotape has a recorded tab when you record to a 
videotape. If needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
PLAYBACKGENERAL
TV aspect ratio does not match your TV 
screen.• Check the “TV Aspect” setting. (See page 81.)
• A different aspect ratio will be used when the aspect ratio specified by the 
disc is not supported by this unit.
Playback picture is distorted.
Colour of the picture is abnormal.• During fast forward or fast reverse, playback picture may be distorted. 
This is not a malfunction.
• Connect to TV directly. When you connect this unit with the television via 
VCR or other devices, the picture may be distorted due to the copy-
protection signal.
• Check if the cables are damaged.
• Keep the equipment which may cause electrical disturbances, such as a 
cellular phone, away.
There is no sound, or no subtitle. • Turn on all connected devices.
• Check if the external input channel is set correctly.
• Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.
• If using the HDMI connection, sound is not output when “HDMI Audio” is 
set to “OFF”.
• Check the RCA audio cable connection. If you are using HDMI-DVI 
conversion cable, you must connect the RCA audio cable, too.
• If using the HDMI connection, check whether the output format of this unit 
(HDMI FORMAT) matches the supported input format of other connected 
device.
Repairing
Do you want to cancel a repairing  
process? When selecting “Yes”,  
the disc may not be usable.
Yes
No
Repairing
100%Writing to Disc100%Writing to Disc
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