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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page i
DVD-VCR
SV-DVD440
SV-DVD540
SV-DVD545
STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE
AUX
OK
PAL
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:08 PM Page 1 Remote Control Overview Safety Precautions Contents (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545) ( SV-DVD440 ) Foreword Modifying VideoPlus Programming CAUTION Disc Type and Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545 Only) . . . . . . . . . . .22 DANGER Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . . .23 RISK OF ELECTRIC STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE DVD-VCR Overviews This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence Checking a P
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 4 Safety Instructions Disc Type and Characteristics The following illustrations represent precautions. This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. • DVD contain
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STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 6 Front View of the DVD-VCR Rear View of the DVD-VCR (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545) (SV-DVD545) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 LINE OUT AUDIO DIGITAL S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 AUDIO L, R OUT SOCKETS 5 VIDEO OU
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 8 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Display Indicators Connecting DVD-VCR to the Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable TV using the SCART Cable Satellite Receiver or Other 1 2 3 4 5 Equipment To receive television programmes a signal must be You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using received from one of the following sources: the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on You can connec
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 10 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Connecting the Audio Output Plug & Auto Set up Tuning Your Television for the Satellite Receiver or Other Cable DVD-VCR Equipment Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it It is only necessary to tune your DVD-VCR if you are You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Hi-Fi system. is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations not using a SCART. Example : You wish to take advantage of the quality of 1 AV2 IN: By
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 12 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Menu Language Presetting the Stations Automatically Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar 1 Open MENU You do not need to preset the stations if you ☛ Auto Setup have already set them automatically (see Plug & used to: After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. Auto Set Up on page 11). Automatically stop programme recording Your date will be lost Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to r
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 14 Presetting the Stations Manually Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the Station Table and give different 8 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning the You do not need to preset the stations manually if If you have stored a TV station: ☛ ☛ programme numbers to the stations listed according to channels. you have already set them automatically. That you do not require your own preferences. Result: The
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 16 Setting the DVD-VCR Output Selecting the Colour Mode NICAM Intelligent Picture Control Channel Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if select the required system standard. Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in adjust the sharpn
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 18 VideoPlus+ Extend Auto Power off Selecting the Cassette Type Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545Only) To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time You can record a cassette at two different speeds: called VideoPlus Extend allowing you to extend the your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not remaining on a c
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 20 Recording a Programme Recording a Programme with Using the VideoPlus Feature (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545Only) Immediately Automatic Stop Before recording a programme, you must have preset This function enables you to record up to nine hours Before presetting your DVD-VCR: 3 Press the OK button. the corresponding station (unless you are recording via (LP) of programmes. Result: The information concerning the programme Switch on both the television and y
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 22 Modifying VideoPlus Programming (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545Only) Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset 12 Select the required recording stop time by pressing If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month the , ❷ buttons, following the same procedure as speed, you can do so before you press RETURN a second
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 24 Cancelling a Preset Recording Adjusting Picture Alignment Playing a Cassette in Playing a Sequence at Manually Slow Motion Variable Speeds You can cancel any programmes that are: The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the You can play a cassette in slow motion. You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture. function (up to nine times the normal speed). Incorrect ➢ No sound i
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 26 Searching for a Specific Sequence Searching for a Specific Using the Tape Counter Sequence The tape counter: Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an End Search Index Skip Search “index” is automatically marked on the tape when Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record Use this feature when you want to search for a blank This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a recording starts. modes (hours, minutes and seconds
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 28 Connecting an RCA Using the TV Buttons on the Using the Assemble Edit Recording from Another Audio/Video Input Cable Remote Control Function VCR or Camcorder (SV-DVD440/SV-DVD540 Only) (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545 Only) This function allows you to start a new recording at a You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from specific position on the cassette while maintaining a another video source, such as another VCR or a You can connect other audio/video
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 30 Choosing a Connection Setting Up the Language Setting Up the Language Features Features The following show examples of connections commonly If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and Using the Audio Language Using the Subtitle Language used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and subtitle language in advance, they will come up other components. It is only available for DVD. The automatically every time you watch a movie. VCR out can not w
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 32 Setting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Dynamic Compression 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. 4:3 Pan Scan : Select this for conventional size TVs when you want to see the 2 Select DVD using , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 1. On : To select dynamic compression. 2 Select DVD using , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ central portion of the 16:9 2. Off : To select
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 34 Setting Up the Parental Control A/V Receiver Connections Special Playback Features The Parental Control function works in conjunction To take full advantage of the movie theater experience During DVD/CD playback you can select from the with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD- following special playback options. To resume normal Yes helps you control the types of DVDs that your family VCR t
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 36 Title/Chapter/Time Selection Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter 4 Select Counter Position To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) If you are using a 4:3 TV position, press the INFO. button during DVD playback. Use the , ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the counter The Display screen can also be used to quickly choose a position indicator, then use the numeric buttons (0-9) to title, chapter/track, o
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00374C SV-DVD440/XEU 1/30/04 5:07 PM Page 38 Subtitle Angle View A to B Repeat acxz Repeat Chapter/Title Some DVD Movies provide you with Some DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the You can repeat a single chapter or a complete title. various camera angle views on the You can use the SUBTITLE button to quickly view and designated section on a DVD or CD. To activate, mark same scene while they are showing. change settings. where to sta
