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DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR - XVC16BU HR - XVC17SU INSTRUCTIONS EN LPT1127 - 001A
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REGULATORY INFORMATION : FCC Part 15 CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 DO NOT OPEN of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when CAUTION : the product is operated in a residential installation . This TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product generates , uses , and can radiate radio frequency DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) energy and , if not installed and used in accordance with NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE the instruction manual , may cause harmful interference to REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE radio communications . However , there is no guarantee that PERSONNEL . interference will not occur in a particular installation . If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or televi - This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within sion reception , which can be determined by turning the an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the product off and on , the user is encouraged to try to correct user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous the interference by one or more of the following measures : voltage within the product’s enclosure that may • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna . be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of • Increase the separation between the product and electric shock to persons . receiver . The exclamation point within an equilateral • Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit triangle is intended to alert the user to the different from that to which the receiver is connected . presence of important operating and • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in the TV technician for help . literature accompanying the product . WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN CAUTION concerning the Power Cord OR MOISTURE . Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a WARNING : Do not install this equipment in a confined dedicated circuit ; space such as a bookcase or similar unit . That is , a single outlet circuit which powers only that appli - ance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits . Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain . Do not overload wall outlets . Overloaded wall outlets , loose or damaged wall outlets , extension cords , frayed power cords , or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous . Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire . Periodically examine the cord of your appliance , and if its CAUTION : appearance indicates damage or deterioration , unplug it , This product employs a Laser System . discontinue use of the appliance , and have the cord replaced To ensure proper use of this product , please read this with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer . owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference . Should the unit require maintenance , contact an authorized Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse , service center . such as being twisted , kinked , pinched , closed in a door , or Performing controls , adjustments , or carrying out walked upon . Pay particular attention to plugs , wall outlets , procedures other than those specified herein may result in and the point where the cord exits the appliance . hazardous radiation exposure . SERIAL NUMBER : To prevent direct exposure to laser beam , do not try to open You can find the serial number on the back of the unit . the enclosure . Visible laser radiation when open . This number is unique to this unit and not available to DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM . others . You should record requested information here and CAUTION : The apparatus should not be exposed to water retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase . ( dripping or splashing ) and no objects filled with liquids , Model No . ______________________________ such as vases , should be placed on the apparatus . Serial No . ______________________________ CAUTION : VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED . CAUTION : Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment . 2
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION : PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL . AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT . RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety . Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard . The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installa - tion , use , and servicing . This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user . DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER , OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY . 10 . Protect the power cord from being walked on or 1 . Read these instructions . - All these safety and operating pinched particularly at plugs , convenience recepta - instructions should be read before the product is operated . cles , and the point where they exit from the product . 2 . Keep these instructions . - The safety , operating and use 11 . Only use attachments / accessories specified by the instructions should be retained for future reference . manufacturer . 3 . Heed all warnings . - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to . 4 . Follow all instructions . - All operating and use instruc - tions should be followed . 5 . Do not use this product near water . – For example : near a bath tub , wash bowl , kitchen sink , laundry tub , in a wet basement ; or near a swimming pool ; and other areas located near water . 6 . Clean only with dry cloth . – Unplug this product from the 12 . Use only with the cart , stand , tripod , bracket , or table wall outlet before cleaning . Do not use liquid cleaners . specified by the manufacturer , or sold with appara - tus . When a cart is used , use caution when moving Do not block any ventilation openings . Install in accor - 7 . the cart / product combination to avoid injury from - Slots and dance with the manufacturer’s instructions . tip - over . openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it 13 . Unplug this product during lightning storms or when from over - heating . The openings should never be blocked unused for long periods of time . by placing the product on a bed , sofa , rug or other similar surface . This product should not be placed in a built - in 14 . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel . installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven - Servicing is required when the product has been tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have damaged in any way , such as power - supply cord or been adhered to . plug is damaged , liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product , the product has been Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators , 8 . exposed to rain or moisture , does not operate nor - heat registers , stoves , or other apparatus ( including mally , or has been dropped . amplifiers ) that produce heat . 9 . Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug . A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other . A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong . The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety . If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet , consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet . 3
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MTS ( Multi - Channel TV Sound ) . . . . . . . . . . 21 Contents VCR Tape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 25 Basic Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Recording from External Components . . . . . 24 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 On - Screen Display - VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Additional VCR Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Disc - related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 VCR Auto Play System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 S - VHS Quasi Playback ( SQPB ) . . . . . . . . . . 26 Notes on Regional Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Easy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Notes on Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 29 Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 29 Selecting the Viewing Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 • Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • Moving to another CHAPTER . . . . . . . . . 27 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 • Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Still Picture and Frame - by - Frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . . . 11 • Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12 • Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Optional TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 • Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Audio Connection for DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13 • Repeat A - B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Initial Settings - VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 • Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 • Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . 29 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 • Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 • Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 • Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 • Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 • Checking the contents of DVD discs : PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 TUNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 • Auto Channel Programming . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 • To Add or Erase Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 29 • FUNCTION OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 • AUDIO MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 On - Screen Display - DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 • BROADCAST TYPE Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ( STEREO / SAP / MONO ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Playing an Audio CD Disc or MP3 Disc . . . . 31 • AUDIO OUTPUT Audio CD and MP3 Disc Features . . . . . . . . . 31 ( STEREO / LEFT / RIGHT ) . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Initial Settings - DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 19 • Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 • Repeat Track / All / Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 • Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 • Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 • Repeat A - B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION . . . . . . . . 19 Viewing a JPEG Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 VCR Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 21 Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Basic Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Auto Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 To rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Still Picture and Frame - by - Frame Playback . 20 Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 CM SKIP ( Commercial Skip ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 37 VHS Hi - Fi Stereo / MTS Broadcast . . . . . . . . 21 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Hi - Fi Stereo Audio Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4
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Introduction Introduction To ensure proper use of this product , please read this About the Symbol Display owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference . “ � may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or the disc or not available at This manual provides information on the operation that time . and maintenance of your DVD + VCR . Should the unit require service , contact an Authorized Service Notes on Discs Center . Handling Discs Moisture Condensation Do not touch the playback side of the disc . Hold the Never operate the DVD + VCR immediately after disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on moving it from a cold location to a warm location . the surface . Never stick paper or tape on the disc . Leave it unplugged for two or three hours without operating it . If you use the DVD + VCR in such a situation , it may damage discs / tapes and internal parts . Symbols Used in this Manual Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage . Storing Discs After playing , store the disc in its case . Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat Note : Indicates special notes and operating and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct features . sunlight . Tip : Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier . Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor A section whose title has one of the following sym - picture quality and sound distortion . Before playing , bols is applicable only to the disc represented by the clean the disc with a clean cloth . Wipe the disc from symbol . the center out . DVD DVD VCD Video CDs CD Audio CDs MP3 MP3 Discs JPEG JPEG Discs Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol , benzine , thinner , commercially available cleaners , or anti - static spray intended for older vinyl records . 5
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Types of Playable Discs Disc - related terms DVD MP3 ( 8 cm / 12 cm disc ) MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital audio files that yields very high near - CD quality sound . Video CD ( VCD ) ( 8 cm / 12 cm disc ) JPEG Audio CD Joint Pictures Expert Group . JPEG is a compressed ( 8 cm / 12 cm disc ) file format that allows you to save images with no limit on the number of colors . In addition , this unit plays DVD - R , DVD + R , DVD - RW , Title ( DVD only ) DVD + RW , and CD - R / CD - RW that contains audio A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc . titles , and / or JPEG files . For example the main feature could be title 1 , a docu - mentary describing how the film was made could be Notes : title 2 , and cast interviews could be title 3 . Each title • Depending on the conditions of the recording is assigned a reference number enabling you to equipment or the CD - R / RW ( or DVD - R , DVD + R , locate it easily . DVD - RW , DVD + RW ) disc itself , some CD - R / RW ( or DVD - R , DVD + R , DVD - RW , DVD + RW ) discs Chapter ( DVD only ) cannot be played on the unit . A chapter is a segment of a title such as a scene in a • DVD - RW disc can only be played if it was record - film or one interview in a series . Each chapter is ed in VIDEO mode and finalized . assigned a chapter number , enabling you to locate the chapter you want . Depending on the disc , chap - • Do not attach any seal or label to either side ( the ters may not be recorded . labelled side or the recorded side ) of a disc . • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs ( e.g . , heart - Track shaped or octagonal ) since they may result in Adistinct element of audio / visual information , such as malfunctions . the picture or sound track for a specific language Notes on DVDs and Video CDs ( DVD ) , or a musical piece on a video or audio CD . Each track is assigned a track number , enabling you Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs to locate the track you want . DVD discs allow one may be intentionally programmed by software manu - track of video ( with multiple angles ) and several facturers . This unit plays DVDs and Video CDs tracks of audio . according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer , therefore some playback features may Types of Video CDs not be available or other functions may be added . There are two types of Video CDs : • Video CDs equipped with PBC ( Version 2.0 ) PBC ( playback control ) functions allow you to interact with the system via menus , search functions , or other typical computer - like operations . Moreover , still pictures of high resolution can be played if they are included in the disc . • Video CDs not equipped with PBC ( Version 1.1 ) Operated in the same way as Audio CDs , these discs allow playback of video pictures as well as sound , but they are not equipped with PBC . 6
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Regional code About the Remote Control This DVD + VCR is designed and Operation Range manufactured for playback of Introduction 1 ALL region “ 1 � encoded DVD software . Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and This unit can play only DVD discs press the buttons . labeled “ 1 � or “ ALL � . Distance : About 23 ft ( 7 m ) from the front of the remote sensor . Angle : About 30 ° in each direction of the front of the Notes on Regional Codes remote sensor . • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more Battery installation numbers in it clearly visible on the cover . This number must match your DVD + VCR’s Detach the battery cover on the rear of regional code or the disc cannot play . the Remote Control , and insert two ( R03 / AAA ) size batteries with 3 and # • If you try to play a DVD with a different region aligned correctly . code from your player , the message “ Check Regional Code � appears on the TV screen . Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as stan - dard , alkaline , etc . Notes on Copyrights : It is forbidden by law to copy , broadcast , show , Selecting the Viewing Source broadcast via cable , play in public , or rent copyright - ed material without permission . You must select one of your output sources ( DVD or This product features the copy protection function VCR ) to view on the TV screen . developed by Macrovision . Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs . When recording and • If you want to view DVD deck output source : playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will Press DVD until DVD indicator in the display appear . This product incorporates copyright protec - window lights and output source of DVD deck tion technology that is protected by method claims of is viewed on the TV screen . certain U.S . patents and other intellectual property • If you want to view VCR deck output source : rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other Press VCR until VCR indicator in the display rights owners . Use of this copyright protection tech - window lights and output source of VCR deck nology must be authorized by Macrovision is viewed on the TV screen . Corporation , and is intended for home and other limit - ed viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Notes : Macrovision Corporation . Reverse engineering or dis - assembly is prohibited . If you insert a disc while the DVD + VCR is in the VCR • mode , the DVD + VCR will switch to DVD mode automatically . Notice for Progressive Scan Use • If you insert a cassette tape without prevention tab while CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL the DVD + VCR is in the DVD mode , the DVD + VCR will HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY switch to VCR mode automatically . COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY • To selecting and viewing the E to E sources ( tuner , CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE line1 , line2 ) , the unit must be in VCR mode . PICTURE . IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS , IT IS RECOMMENDED Manufactured under license from Dolby THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO Laboratories . “ Dolby � and the double - D sym - THE ‘ STANDARD DEFINITION ’ OUTPUT . IF THERE bol are trademarks of Dolby Labora - tories . ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COM - PATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD + VCR , DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE Digital Theater Systems , Inc . CENTER . This model is equipped with SQPB ( S - VHS QUASI PLAYBACK ) that makes it possible to play back S - VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution . 7
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Front Panel a Disc Tray ( DVD deck ) Indicates when the Progressive scan is [ P ] Insert a disc here . active . b Cassette Compartment ( VCR deck ) Indicates repeat mode . Insert a video cassette here . DVD + VCR is in timer recording or a timer c POWER 1 / : recording is programmed ( VCR part only ) . Switches the DVD + VCR ON and OFF . A cassette is in the VCR deck . ( m d REW ) - DVD : Skip to beginning of current chapter or track , The VCR deck is selected . VCR press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track . Press and hold button for about two DVD + VCR is Recording . ( VCR part only ) REC seconds to search backward . Indicates PM time . ( AM is not diplayed . ) - VCR : Rewinds the tape during the stop mode or for PM fast reverse picture search . Lights when TV mode is active . TV ( N e PLAY ) Indicates total playing time , Starts playback of a disc or tape . elapsed time , remaining time ( M f FF ) or current deck status - DVD : Skip to next chapter or track . Press and hold ( Playback , Pause , etc ) . for two seconds for a fast forward search . k Remote Sensor - VCR : Advances the tape during the STOP mode or Point the DVD + VCR Remote Control here . for fast forward picture search . ( Z l EJECT ) ( x g STOP ) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck . Stops playback of the disc or tape . m CH - / + ( X h PAUSE ) To scan up or down through memorized channels . Pause playback or recording . Press repeatedly for frame - by - frame playback . ( z n REC ) To record normally or to activate One - touch Timer ( Z i OPEN / CLOSE ) Recording by repeated presses . Opens or closes the disc tray . o VCR / DVD ( output select ) j Display Windows Select one of your output sources to view on the TV screen between DVD and VCR . n LINE2 ( VIDEO / AUDIO ( L / R ) input ) Connect to the audio / video output of an external source ( Audio system , TV / Monitor , Another VCR ) . The DVD deck is selected . DVD A disc is in the DVD deck . ( Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when no disc . ) 8
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Remote Control DISPLAY Accesses On - Screen Display . Switches between the clock , tape counter and Introduction tape remaining modes on the display . DVD Select the DVD + VCR function mode to DVD . EJECT ( Z ) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck . ENTER / OK Confirms menu selections . Displays functions on the TV screen . MARKER Marks any point during playback . OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) Opens and closes the disc tray . PAUSE ( X ) Pause playback or recording . Press repeatedly for frame - by - frame playback . ( N PLAY ) Starts playback . 1 / : ) POWER ( Switches DVD + VCR ON and OFF . PROGRAM Shows or hides the menu for Program playback of Audio CD . RANDOM Plays tracks in random order . ( z REC ) Starts recording . Press repeatedly to set the recording time . REPEAT Repeats chapter , track , title or all . REPEAT A - B Repeats sequence between two points ( A and B ) . ( O RETURN ) Removes the setup menu . m ( M REW ( ) / FF ) - DVD : Search backward or forward . - VCR : Rewinds / Advances the tape during the STOP mode , for fast backward / forward picture search . SEARCH Displays Marker Search menu . SETUP MENU Accesses or removes DVD Setup menu and VCR menu . . / > ) SKIP ( Go to next chapter or track . Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track . 0 - 9 Selects numbered options in a menu . SPEED Selects recording speed . b B v V Selects menu options . ( x STOP ) Stops playback or recording . Fast forwards picture search through 30 seconds of recording . SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language . AUX Selects the VCR deck’s source TITLE Displays the disc’s Title menu , if available . ( Tuner , LINE 1 , or LINE 2 ) . TV / VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner A.MONITOR Selects an audio language ( DVD ) or an or by the TV tuner . audio channel ( VCD ) . VCR Select the DVD + VCR function mode to VCR . ANGLE Selects VCR channels . Adjusts manually the ZOOM Enlarges DVD video image . tape’s picture on the TV screen . CH - / + Selects VCR channels . Adjusts manually the tape’s picture on the TV screen . CLEAR ( 0000 ) Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu . DISC MENU Accesses menu on a DVD disc . 9
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Rear Panel a bcde f g h a ANT.IN e AUDIO OUT ( Left / Right ) ( DVD OUT ) Connect the VHF / UHF / CATV antenna to this terminal . Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs . b VCR IN LINE 1 ( VIDEO / AUDIO ( Left / Right ) ) f AC Power Cord Connect the audio / video output of an external source Plug into the power source . ( Audio system , TV / Monitor , VCR , Camcorder ) . g RF . OUT c DVD / VCR OUT ( VIDEO / AUDIO ( Left / Right ) ) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs . Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs . h COAXIAL ( DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack ) d COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO ( DVD OUT ) OUT ( Y Pb Pr ) ( DVD OUT ) Connect to digital ( coaxial ) audio equipment . Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs . Preparation Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player . Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR , stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information . Notes : • The picture and sound of a nearby TV , VCR , or radio may be distorted during playback . Position the units away from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc . • Make sure the DVD + VCR is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel . • Do not connect the DVD + VCR’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phone in jack ( record deck ) of your audio system . Do not connect the DVD + VCR via another VCR . The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system . 10
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To view or record a CATV channel when Connecting an nAntennaa Connecting an Anten using cable box or Cable TTVV or Cable 1 Tune the TV to the DVD + VCR output channel ( CH 3 or 4 ) . a Antenna : 2 Set the DVD + VCR channel selector to the cable Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and output channel . ( Example : CH3 ) identify the antenna cable . If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked 3 Select a channel using the cable converter . ANT.IN on your DVD + VCR . If your antenna cable is Notes : flat connect it to a 300 - ohm to 75 - ohm antenna adaptor ( not supplied ) and slip the adaptor over the • With this connection , you cannot record one program ANT.IN jack . Don’t attempt to screw it into to the while viewing another . DVD + VCR . • If you are using a cable box to tune channels , it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set . b Cable TV : If your cable connection has no converter or Preparation descrambler , unscrew the cable from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD + VCR . If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the converter , and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the converter to the ANT IN on your DVD + VCR . This Basic TV nConnectionss Basic TV Connectio cable hookup permits both TV and DVD + VCR operation . Make one of the following connections , depending on the capabilities of your TV . Antenna Antenna Rear of TV ANTENNA VIDEO AUDIO INPUT INPUT INPUT R L R V A1 OR OR Rear of DVD + VCR Rear of DVD + VCR C A2 Y Pr Pb L R COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT Rear of TV 11
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RF coaxial connection Optional TV nConnectionss Optional TV Connectio Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD + VCR to the These connections support only DVD playback . antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75 - ohm The tuner and VCR still output through the RF.OUT Coaxial Cable ( R ) . ( R ) or DVD / VCR OUT ( A , V ) jacks . How to set the DVD + VCR’s RF output Component Video / Progressive Scan connection channel If your television is a high - definition or “ digital ready � 1 . When the DVD + VCR is turned off , press and hold television , you may take advantage of the both CH - and CH + on the front panel for more DVD + VCR’s progressive scan output for the highest than five seconds . “ RF03 � or “ RF04 � appears in video resolution possible . the display window . 1 . Connect the COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE 2 . Press either CH - or CH + to change the RF out - SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD + VCR to the put channel ( RF03 or RF04 ) . Tune the TV to this corresponding in jacks on the TV using an option - channel . al Y Pb Pr cable ( C ) . 3 . Turn off the DVD + VCR . 2 . Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD + VCR to the audio left / right in jacks on the TV ( A2 ) using an optional audio cables . Audio / Video connection 1 . Connect the DVD / VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the Notes : DVD + VCR to the video in jack on the TV using an optional video cable ( V ) . • When you use Composite Video signal , set the Progressive Scan to “ Off � on the setup menu . 2 . Connect the Left and Right DVD / VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD + VCR to the audio left / right • Progressive scan does not work with the Composite in jacks on the TV ( A1 ) using an optional audio video connections ( yellow VIDEO OUT jack ) . cables . • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format , the picture will appear scrambled . Switch to composite Note : video output . If you use this connection , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO . Audio Connection for VDVDD Audio Connection for D You can listen to playback using DVD / VCR AUDIO OUT ( A1 ) , AUDIO OUT ( A2 ) , COAXIAL ( X ) and RF . OUT ( R ) connections . COAXIAL ( X ) and AUDIO OUT ( A2 ) is used only for listening to DVD playback . ( See page 11 . ) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT ( or DVD / VCR AUDIO OUT ) jacks on the DVD + VCR to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier , receiver , or stereo system using an optional audio cables ( A1 , A2 ) . 12
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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two Connecting External Audio / Video ( A / V ) channel digital stereo ( PCM ) or to an Audio / Video source to DVD + VCR receiver equipped with a multi - channel decoder Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks on the ( Dolby Digital ™ , MPEG 2 , or DTS ) DVD + VCR to the audio / video out jacks on your 1 . Connect the DVD + VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT accessory component , using the optional audio / video jacks ( COAXIAL X ) to the corresponding in jack cables . ( Refer to page 24 for “ Recording from on your amplifier . Use a digital ( COAXIAL X ) External Components � . ) audio cable . 2 . You will need to activate the DVD + VCR’s digital output . ( See “ AUDIO � on page 18 ) . Digital Multi - channel sound Jack panel of external source A digital multi - channel connection provides the best sound quality . For this you need a multi - channel Audio / Video receiver that supports one or more of the Preparation audio formats supported by your DVD + VCR ( MPEG 2 , Dolby Digital and DTS ) . Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver . Caution : This DVD + VCR is not equipped with DTS decoder , but DTS will be output through Digital coaxial out when DTS audio stream is selected in DVD disc soundtrack menu . Notes : • If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver , the receiver will pro - duce a strong , distorted sound or no sound at all . • Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connec - tion can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi - channel decoder . • To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on - screen display , press A.MONITOR . Rear of DVD + VCR A1 A2 X R L COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO INPUT Amplifier ( Receiver ) 13
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• AUTO CLOCK SET Initial Settings - CVCRR Initial Settings - V The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the fac - tory . In the ON setting , the DVD + VCR looks for a By using the VCR Setup menu , you can make channel carrying XDS ( Extended Data Services ) various adjustments to items such as clock setting , information . XDS updates the clock using the and timer recordings . Coordinated Universal Time . - Use b / B to choose ON or OFF . Your DVD + VCR allows Remote Control adjustment of several features . • DAYLIGHT SAVINGS You can turn Daylight Savings On or Off manually . If you choose “ AUTO � , the DVD + VCR sets the General Operation clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal ( channel ) . 1 . Press VCR on the Remote Control . - Use b / B to choose AUTO , ON or OFF . 2 . Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu will • TIME ZONE appear . You can set your local Time Zone manually . If you choose “ AUTO � , the DVD + VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds in a broadcast signal . - Use b / B to choose the correct time zone ( AUTO , EASTERN , CENTRAL , MOUNTAIN , PACIFIC , ALASKA or HAWAII ) . Notes : • The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD + VCR to set up the clock while the DVD + VCR is turned off . 3 . Use v / V to select the desired menu , then press ENTER / OK . • There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends wrong date and / or time information and the 4 . Use v / V to choose a desired option on the DVD + VCR sets the incorrect time . If this happens we selected Menu . Then use b / B to choose a desired recommend that you set the clock manually . setting . 5 . Press SETUP MENU when finished . Manual Clock Set Use v / V / b / B to enter the necessary information . Note : • MONTH : Choose the month . Menus remain on - screen for 3 minutes . • DAY : Choose the date . The day of the week will display automatically . • YEAR : Choose the year . • TIME : Choose the time . CLOCK Press and hold b / B to advance clock continuously . The DVD + VCR gives you two ways to set the time Notes : and date : the Auto Clock Feature or Manually . • If setting the clock manually , “ AUTO CLOCK SET � must set to “ OFF � . If it is left set to “ ON , � it will override the Auto Clock Set manual setting after the unit is turned off . • The clock uses the 12 - hour system . Be sure to set AM and PM correctly . PROGRAM The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one year . ( See pages 23 - 24 ) . 14
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TUNING SETUP This DVD + VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels . These include VHF channels 2 - 13 , UHF channels 14 - 69 and CATV channels 1 - 125 . Auto Channel Programming FUNCTION OSD The on - screen display can be turned on or off . Preparation AUDIO MODE The DVD + VCR has two separate audio playback sys - tems , the high quality VHS Hi - Fi system and standard NORMAL mono system . The same audio is generally recorded on both systems . The VHS Hi - Fi system 1 . Choose the SOURCE SELECT option , then use plays on separate ( left and right ) channels , and the b / B to select TUNER . NORMAL system plays monaural sound . The normal Use b / B to switch among TUNER , LINE1 , and LINE2 . track is always played so the cassette can be played 2 . Choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET option , then on a DVD + VCR that does not have VHS Hi - Fi . use b / B to find channels . BROADCAST TYPE ( STEREO / SAP / MONO ) • The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels ( TV / CATV ) in the area and place them in Multichannel Television Sound ( MTS ) carries stereo the tuner’s memory . and / or Second Audio Program ( SAP ) bilingual signals . • After the AUTO CHANNEL SET is complete , the Set this display to the desired position when both TUNING menu will hide and return to the TV screen MTS stereo and SAP signals are received . When only automatically . one of the MTS signal is received , the DVD + VCR • If the power fails or the DVD + VCR is unplugged the automatically selects the corresponding receiving channel settings are kept in memory for only 3 sec - mode ( Stereo or SAP ) regardless of the selected onds . position . For normal operation , the display should be 3 . Make sure the TUNING BAND is set appropriately in the STEREO position . The DVD + VCR will then ( TV or CATV ) . record a STEREO program when available , and record a mono program IF the program is NOT IN • TV : If you are using a standard antenna to receive STEREO . For weak STEREO and / or SAP broadcasts , channels . changing the display to mono may give clearer sound . • CATV : If you are using basic cable to receive channels . AUDIO OUTPUT ( STEREO / LEFT / RIGHT ) Used during playback [ when AUDIO MODE ( HI - FI / To Add or Erase Channels NORMAL ) is in HI - FI position ] for selecting the audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT terminals ( L ch This feature allows you to add or erase channels and R ch ) , and RF.OUT . This display setting should from memory manually . normally be left in the stereo position , so that when a 1 . Choose the CH . ADD / DEL option , then use b / B stereo tape is played , the stereo sound will be heard to select a channel to add or erase . through the left and right channels . If a mono tape is played and the audio output is set to stereo , the 2 . Use ENTER / OK to add or erase the channel . same mono sound will be heard from both left and Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add or erase other right channels . channels . In addition to the above settings , these other sources 3 . Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV screen . are also affected : 1 . Playback of CD , DVD or VCD 2 . Output of built in tuner , Line 1 or Line 2 15
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LANGUAGE Initial Settings - VDVDD Initial Settings - D LANGUAGE By using the DVD Setup menu , you can make vari - ous adjustments to items such as picture and sound . English Menu Language Original Disc Audio You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Disc Subtitle Original Setup menu , among other things . For details on each Disc Menu Original Setup menu item , see pages 16 to 19 . To display and exit the Menu : Move Select Press SETUP MENU to display the menu . A second press of SETUP MENU will take you back Menu Language to initial screen . Select a language for the VCR and DVD’s setup To go to the next level : menu and information display . Press B on the Remote Control . To go back to the previous level : DVD Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Press b on the Remote Control . Select the language you prefer for the audio track ( disc audio ) , subtitles , and the disc menu . General Operation Original : Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded . 1 . Press DVD on the Remote Control . Other : To select another language , press number 2 . Press SETUP MENU . buttons then ENTER / OK to enter the corresponding The Setup menu appears . 4 - digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter ( see p . 35 ) . If you enter the 3 . Use v / V to select the desired option then press wrong language code , press CLEAR ( 0000 ) . B to move to the second level . The screen shows the current setting for the selected item , as well Off ( for Disc Subtitle ) : Turn off Subtitle . as alternate setting ( s ) . 4 . Use v / V to select the second desired option then press B to move to the third level . 5 . Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection . Some items require additional steps . 6 . Press SETUP MENU or PLAY ( N ) to exit the Setup menu . 16
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4 . When the confirm menu appears on your screen DISPLAY “ Cancel � is highlighted as default . Use the b button to highlight “ Enter � . DISPLAY 4 : 3 TV Aspect Display Mode Letterbox Progressive Scan Off Move Select 5 . Pressing ENTER / OK will set this unit to DVD TV Aspect progressive scan mode . 4 : 3 : Select when a standard 4 : 3 TV is connected . Notes : 16 : 9 : Select when a 16 : 9 wide TV is connected . Preparation • If you set Progressive Scan to ON in error , you must reset the DVD + VCR . Press STOP ( x ) and hold it for DVD Display Mode more than five seconds before releasing it . The video output will be restored to the standard setting , and a Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect picture will once again be visible on a conventional mode is set to “ 4 : 3 � . analog TV or monitor . • Do not turn off this DVD + VCR while the Letterbox : Displays a wide picture with bands on the “ PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE � message is displayed upper and lower portions of the screen . in the TV screen . Panscan : Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit . DVD Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering . If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal , set Progressive Scan to On . To turn on progressive scan : Connect component / progressive out of this unit to the input of your monitor / television , set your television or monitor to component / progressive Input . 1 . Select “ Progressive Scan � on the DISPLAY menu then press B . 2 . Select “ On � using the v / V buttons . 3 . Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection . The confirm menu will appear . 17
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AUDIO DVD DRC ( Dynamic Range Control ) With the DVD format , you can hear a program’s Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options . soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of presentation possible , thanks to digital audio technology . audio system you use . However , you may wish to compress the dynamic range AUDIO of the audio output ( the difference between the loudest Bitstream Dolby Digital sounds and the quietest ones ) . This allows you to listen Bitstream DTS to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of PCM MPEG sound . Set DRC to On for this effect . 48 kHz Sample Freq . DRC On Move Select DVD Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream : Select “ Bitstream � if you connect the DVD + VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital , DTS or MPEG decoder . PCM ( for Dolby Digital / MPEG ) : Select when connected to a two - channel digital stereo amplifier . DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two - channel PCM audio . Off ( for DTS ) : If you select “ Off � , the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack . DVD Sample Freq . ( Frequency ) If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals , select 48 kHz . When this choice is made , this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them . If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals , select 96 kHz . When this choice is made , this unit passes each type of signal through without any further processing . Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify its capabilities . 18
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OTHERS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION The Auto Play , and B.L.E . settings can be changed . Remote Control A / B / C Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling three JVC video units independently . Each of the units can OTHERS respond to one of three codes ( A , B or C ) . The PBC On Auto Play On remote control is preset to send C code signals B.L.E . Off because your unit is initially set to respond to C code signals . You can easily modify your unit to respond to A or B code signals . Move Select VCD PBC Set Playback Control ( PBC ) to On or Off . Preparation On : Video CDs with PBC are played according to the 1 / I B PBC . Off : Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs . ENTER DVD Auto Play x You can set up the DVD + VCR so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted . 1 - 3 If Auto Play mode is set to On , this DVD player will search for title that has the longest playback time and then play back the title automatically . On : Auto Play function is active . Off : Auto Play function is not active . Note : The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs . B.L.E . ( Black Level Expansion ) • Keep pressing ENTER down during step 1 . To select the black level of playback pictures . Set your preference and monitor’s ability . 1 . Press the number Key “ 1 � for A , “ 2 � for B or “ 3 � for C to change the remote control code . On : Expanded grey scale . ( 0 IRE cut off ) 2 . Press 1 / I on the unit to turn off the unit with no Off : Standard grey scale . ( 7.5 IRE cut off ) video - tape inserted . 3 . Press B on the unit for over 5 seconds while the unit is turned off . The code currently set appears on the front display panel . 4 . Press x on the remote control to change the unit's code . The code currently set on the remote control blinks on the front display panel for approximately 5 seconds , and is applied to the unit . 19
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Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and Manual Tracking DVD . To manually adjust the tracking use the CH - / + buttons during playback . VCR Tape cPlaybackk VCR Tape Playba Notes : Press the VCR button to select the device to be operated . • Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment . • Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than Basic Instructions 3 seconds . 1 . Turn on the TV . Search 2 . Tune the TV to the DVD + VCR output channel ( CH 3 or 4 ) or if a direct VIDEO / AUDIO This function lets you visually search for a tape connection is made between the DVD + VCR and section in either direction : forward and reverse . the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO . During the high - speed picture search modes , the 3 . Insert a pre - recorded video cassette . audio is muted and horizontal lines ( noise bars ) The indicator lights and the DVD + VCR appear . Also , a short time is needed to stabilize the powers on automatically . tape speed when re - entering the PLAY mode so slight interference may be observed during this time . 4 . If the ( TIMER ) indicator in the display window To search : is lit press POWER 1 / : once . 1 . Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) during playback . 5 . If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit starts playback automatically . 2 . To return to playback , press PLAY ( N ) . If not , press PLAY ( N ) . Notes : 6 . Press STOP ( x ) to stop playback . If the tape After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the DVD + VCR • reaches the end before you press STOP ( x ) the returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video DVD + VCR automatically stops , rewinds and heads . ejects the tape . • During the tape fast rewinding ( backward or forward ) , Notes : don’t press the same button ( REW or FF ) again . Otherwise it takes more time to rewind the tape . • It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback because it is automatically selected by the DVD + VCR . Also , during playback the TV / VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically . Still Picture and Frame - by - Frame Playback • When playing back tapes that have been overrecorded with new content , the original audio may be audible dur - 1 . Press PAUSE ( X ) during playback . ing auto tracking . A still picture appears on the TV screen and the audio is muted . 2 If the still picture vibrates vertically , stabilize it by Auto Tracking using CH - / + on the Remote Control . 3 . Press PAUSE ( X ) repeatedly to advance the Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove video picture one frame at a time . snow or streaks when : 4 . To return to playback , press PLAY ( N ) . • A tape is played for the first time . • The tape speed ( SP , LP , SLP ) changes . Note : • Streaks or snow appear due to scratches on the After 5 minutes in STILL mode the DVD + VCR stops tape . to protect the tape and video heads . 20
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Slow Motion 1 . While in still mode , press FF ( M ) . The tape is played at a speed 1 / 19 times slower than the normal speed . 2 . Use CH - / + on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking . 2 . Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO so 3 . To return to the normal speed , press PLAY ( N ) . that the left channel sound ( L ) is heard from the Notes : left speaker and the right channel sound ( R ) is During slow motion , audio is muted and horizontal lines • heard from the right speaker . ( noise bars ) may appear on the TV screen . This is normal . • After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the DVD + VCR goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads . CM SKIP ( Commercial Skip ) This feature is useful for skipping commercials or The other options are ( LEFT ) POSITION , which short program segments . results in the left channel sound ( L ) being heard from both speakers or ( RIGHT ) POSITION , which 1 . Press in playback mode . results in the right channel sound ( R ) being heard The DVD + VCR performs a fast forward picture from both speakers . search through 30 seconds of recording . 3 . Insert a cassette and press PLAY ( N ) . 2 . Press again to extend the search time by an addition 30 seconds . The maximum search time is Note : 3 minutes . If playing back a HI - FI tape produces noisy audio , manually change the menu setting from HI - FI to NORMAL . 3 . When the search is complete , the DVD + VCR Operation goes into playback mode automatically . MTS ( Multi - Channel TV Sound ) This DVD + VCR can decode MTS stereo and bilingual VHS Hi - Fi Stereo / TMTSS VHS Hi - Fi Stereo / M ( SAP ) off - the - air broadcast sound signals . It also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies sBroadcastt Broadca as long as they operate on assigned cable frequencies and use the EIA - recommended MTS This DVD + VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi - Fi stereo / bilingual TV sound system . audio sound system for recording and playback . Multichannel TV Sound Indicator ( MTS ) The information below gives a brief description of When you press ENTER / OK one or both of the Hi - Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the indicators appears on the TV Screen . Hi - Fi audio mode . STEREO Hi - Fi Stereo Audio Sound The DVD + VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS A stereo TV with AUDIO / VIDEO input jacks or a Hi - Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE stereo audio system is required for true stereo option is in the STEREO position . The DVD + VCR can playback . To experience the full and rich stereo also record mono audio onto the mono audio track . sound available with Hi - Fi recorded tapes , we recommend the connection of this unit to a home SAP stereo audio system . Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program , which is used for a second language or additional 1 . Set the AUDIO MODE option to HI - FI on the VCR information . SETUP menu . STEREO / SAP Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired recording mode ( STEREO or SAP ) . 21
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To record one TV program while watching VCR Tape nRecordingg VCR Tape Recordi another Basic Instructions 1 . Press TV / VCR to select the TV mode during recording . The TV indicator appears . 1 . Turn on the DVD + VCR and TV . 2 . Using the TV , select the channel to be viewed . 2 . Tune the TV to the DVD + VCR output channel ( CH 3 or 4 ) or if a direct VIDEO / AUDIO connec - tion is made between the DVD + VCR and the TV , Timer Recording set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO . 3 . Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact . For unattended recording , you must input the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending 4 . Select the desired channel using CH - / + . times . 5 . If you are recording from another source via audio / video input jacks ( at the rear or front panel ) , Things to know before starting select LINE1 or LINE2 using AUX , CH + or CH - . If you try to set the program timer before setting 6 . Set the desired recording speed ( SP or SLP ) by the clock , “ PLEASE SET THE CLOCK � appears pressing SPEED . This DVD + VCR is not designed for a moment and then CLOCK menu appears on to record in LP mode . the TV screen . Set the time and date before proceeding . 7 . Set the MTS mode ( STEREO or SAP ) . Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP if applicable . 1 . Turn on the DVD + VCR and the TV . 8 . Press REC ( z ) and recording starts . The REC indicator appears in the display window . If a cas - 2 . Be sure the TV is set to the DVD + VCR output sette with no safety tab is loaded , the cassette is channel ( 3 or 4 ) . ejected . 3 . Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING ( x 9 . Press STOP ) to stop recording . If the tape menu is set appropriately ( TV or CATV ) . ( x reaches the end before STOP ) is pressed , 4 . Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu the DVD + VCR stops , rewinds and ejects the tape . appears . Tip : 5 . Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM menu and Use PAUSE ( X ) for best results when making changes press ENTER / OK . while recording . For example , if you want to change channels while recording , first press PAUSE ( X ) to put the unit in pause mode , select the desired channel on the DVD + VCR , and then press PAUSE ( X ) again to resume recording . Note : During the VCR recording mode , you cannot change to the DVD mode . If eight programs are already entered , the FULLY PROGRAMMED message appears for a moment To pause the recording and then PROGRAM 1 appears on the TV screen . 1 . Press PAUSE ( X ) to pause the tape during recording . The REC indicator flashes in the display 6 . Use the v / V buttons to switch between the window . program options , and the b / B buttons to input the program information : 2 . When you want to continue recording , press PAUSE ( X ) or press REC ( z ) . Input the month , day , start and stop times of the After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode , the DVD + VCR program you want to record . stops automatically to protect the tape and the video heads . 22
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Channel : Select a TV channel , LINE1 or LINE2 . Checking or Erasing the Timer Program If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box ( converter ) you must set the channel to match the Programming can be checked whenever the cable box output channel ( usually CH 3 or 4 ) . DVD + VCR is turned on . Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD + VCR . If you use a cable converter , you 1 . Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu can program multiple recordings only on the appears . converter box output channel . This is because the 2 . Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM menu and converter determines what channel you view press ENTER / OK . through your DVD + VCR . Speed : AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches the speed from SP to SLP if it is necessary to complete recording the program . If this occurs there could be some picture and sound distortion at the point where the speed changes . Repeat : To record up to 8 programs on a certain 3 . Use b / B to select a program you want to check day of every week select WEEKLY . To record up or erase . To erase the program , press CLEAR to 8 programs at the same time Monday through ( 0000 ) . Friday select DAILY . Otherwise select ONCE . 4 . Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV screen . 7 . Press SETUP MENU and the program is memorized by the DVD + VCR . Program Priority 8 . Additional programs may be entered by repeating steps 1 - 7 . If the recording start and end times of preset 9 . Ensure you insert a tape with the record safety programs overlap on the same day ( see the tab intact before the first programmed time . Operation example ) , the second program is not recorded until 10 . Press STOP ( x ) to end timer recording . the first is finished . Notes : • If you make a mistake or want to change a setting , use v to select the option and correct it using b / B . • If the program preset time is past , the “ PAST TIME PROGRAMMED � message appears on the TV screen . Return to the incorrect program and program it with the In this example , the first part of program numbers 2 correct time . and 3 are not recorded . • If you enter a past date , the timer recording will be per - formed on that date of the next year . • If the power fails or the DVD + VCR is unplugged the clock and timer settings are kept in memory for only 3 seconds . Otherwise you must reset the clock and timer . • If the tape indicator is blinking , no tape is loaded . • When you are playing DVD at programmed Recording time , the DVD + VCR automatically change to VCR mode and start recording . • The DVD + VCR will automatically power off when Timer Recording ends . 23
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Extending the Recording Time Instant Timer Recording The recording time can be extended anytime by With this feature you can record for a preset length pressing REC ( z ) . Subsequent presses result in without using the program timer . advancing the recording time by 30 - minute increments . 1 . Turn on DVD + VCR and the TV . 2 . Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD + VCR output Note : channel ( CH 3 or 4 ) . If a direct VIDEO / AUDIO If you press PAUSE ( X ) during instant timer recording , the connection is made between the DVD + VCR and instant timer recording is cancelled . It goes to normal the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO . recording PAUSE mode . 3 . Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact . 4 . Select the desired channel using CH - / + or the Recording from External number buttons ( 0 - 9 ) . The channel number appears on the TV screen . If you are recording Components from another source via audio / video input jacks ( at the rear or front panel ) , select LINE1 ( rear You can record from an external component , such as jacks ) or LINE2 ( front jacks ) by using AUX . a camcorder or VCR , connected to any of the 5 . Set the desired recording speed ( SP or SLP ) DVD + VCR’s external inputs . using SPEED . The tape speed appears on the TV screen . 1 . Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD + VCR . 6 . Press REC ( z ) twice . The menu appears on the See page 13 . TV screen , recording starts , and the ( TIMER ) 2 . Press AUX repeatedly to select the external input indicator lights . to record from . INSTANT TIMER RECORD • LINE1 ( L1 ) : Audio / Video Input mounted on back panel . CHANNEL 2 • LINE2 ( L2 ) : Audio / Video Input mounted on SPEED SP front panel . START NOW 3 . Load a recordable tape . LENGTH 0H30M 4 . Set a recording mode ( SP or SLP ) as necessary by pressing SPEED repeatedly . 7 . Press REC ( z ) repeatedly to select the recording 5 . Play the tape or disc in the external component . time length . Each time you press this button the If you have a TV attached to your DVD + VCR , recording time increases 30 minutes ( up to 9 you can see the video palying . hours ) . At the end of the recording , the DVD + VCR will stop recording and shut off . 6 . Press REC ( z ) once to start recording . The REC indicator lights in the display window . If you set the time to 0H00M , the DVD + VCR goes into the normal recording mode . Press STOP ( x ) 7 . Press STOP ( x ) to stop recording . to stop the recording . Notes : Before recording , confirm the recording start position . • Checking the Recording Time • If your source is copy - protected using CopyGuard , you will not be able to record it using this unit . See Copyright Press REC ( z ) once to check the recording time . on page 7 for more details . The recalled setting automatically returns to the TV • To record for a fixed length of time , see Instant Timer screen after 6 seconds . Recording . 24
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Each press of ENTER / OK changes the TV screen in Copying from DVD to VCR the following sequence . You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape . STOP CH 4 SP STEREO 1 . Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray . APR 30 , SAT 2 : 15 PM 2 . Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck . 2 : 15 PM 3 . Find the place on the DVD from which you want 0 : 35 : 40 to start dubbing using the PLAY , FF , REW and REM 1 : 58 PAUSE functions . For best results , pause playback at the point from which you want to record . Real - Time Counter 4 . Press REC z . The DVD goes into PLAY mode If a tape with contents recorded on it is inserted into and the VCR goes into RECORD mode . If the the VCR , the real - time counter shows length of the DVD disc menu appears , you may need to press tape running in hours , minutes , and seconds . Press DISPLAY to select the real - time counter display . PLAY ( N ) manually to begin copying . Every press of DISPLAY changes the TV screen as 5 . When the DVD is finished playing , press STOP illustrated below . ( x ) to end copying . Notes : 2 : 15 AM 0 : 05 : 25 REM 1 : 07 • If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected , � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � you will not be able to copy the disc . It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs ( or Discs ) . “ Lock � is Counter Memory displayed in the display window . This feature is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you • You must stop the copy process manually when the want to return to the same point several times . DVD movie ends , or the unit may replay and record over and over again . 1 . Begin recording or playing a tape . • When you stop the DVD playback during copying , the 2 . Press DISPLAY until the real - time counter is recording on VCR is stopped automatically . displayed on the TV screen . • The mark of DVD playback will be recorded at the Operation 3 . At the point that you want to locate later , reset the beginning of the copied tape . real - time counter to “ 0 : 00 : 00 � by pressing CLEAR • If you press DISPLAY during copying the on - screen ( 0000 ) . display will be recorded on the copied tape . Do not 4 . Continue to play or record . press any button on the remote control except when you 5 . Press STOP ( x ) when recording or playback want to stop copying . finishes . • During this recording , do not operate the REW and FF functions . Otherwise it would record the fast moving 6 . Press REW ( m ) . The tape automatically stops picture without sound on the tape . when the tape counter returns to about “ 0 : 00 : 00 � . Tape Remaining This function displays the amount of time remaining On - Screen Display - CVCRR On - Screen Display - V on the tape during recording or playback . Press Some of these functions will be displayed every time DISPLAY repeatedly until the REM indicator displays the DVD + VCR is operated . on the TV screen during recording or playback . � � � � � The remaining tape length may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the tape and the kind of the tape ( T - 140 , T - 160 , or T - 210 etc . ) . PLAY HI - FI CH 4 SP STEREO Notes : • The function displays can be seen displayed on the TV screen for 5 seconds . • The clock ( or tape counter , tape remaining ) mode will be OCT 8 , SAT 2 : 15 PM displayed until you press ENTER / OK . � � • The tape counter and the remaining tape length indicator appear only when a cassette is inserted . � TAPE SPEED DISPLAY � STEREO / SAP DISPLAY Also , the remaining tape length indicator appears after ( MONO is not displayed ) � FUNCTION DISPLAY any tape operation . � DATE DISPLAY � HI - FI DISPLAY � CLOCK / COUNT / ( Only when the HI - FI audio REMAIN DISPLAY sound is recorded ) � CHANNEL DISPLAY 25
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S - VHS Quasi Playback ( SQPB ) Additional VCR oInformationn Additional VCR Informati • During manual recording , timer recording , Instant • This DVD + VCR can play back S - VHS recorded Timer Recording , playback , or fast forward tapes , however , it cannot record video on S - VHS modes , the DVD + VCR automatically starts format . rewinding the tape at the end of the tape . The • SQPB is an abbreviation for S - VHS Quasi cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is Playback . ejected . Note : • After you have finished using the DVD + VCR , rewind , eject , and remove the cassette . Place the Playback picture of SQPB may be distorted in the following cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from cases : dust . It is not necessary to rewind the cassette • When starting playback . before removing it , but if you do , it is ready to play • When changing the playback mode between forward or or record the next time you use it . reverse picture search and normal playback . • When changing the operating deck ( VCR or DVD ) . • Be sure the DVD + VCR channel selector is on the correct channel you wish to record . The channel Easy Information that is being recorded can always be checked by If the Extended Data Service ( XDS ) signals are setting the television on the DVD + VCR channel provided along with normal TV signal in your area or ( CH 3 or 4 ) and pressing the TV / VCR to turn the during playback of a tape recorded with Extended DVD + VCR’s TV indicator off . Data Service ( XDS ) signals , the station ID , program • Do not attempt to hook up more than one televi - title , and program details are shown on the TV screen . sion set to the DVD + VCR for either recording or When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service playback . ( XDS ) signals , press ENTER / OK and the station ID will appear on the TV screen . Press ENTER / OK again and the program details will appear on the TV screen . When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data VCR Auto Play System Service ( XDS ) signals , press ENTER / OK twice and the program title and program details will appear on This DVD + VCR features automatic playback . the TV screen . When you load a tape with the safety tab removed Program Details the following occurs : LENGTH : Indicates the run length of a program . • The Output Source is changed to VCR mode TIME REMAINING : Indicates the remaining time of a automatically . program . RATING : Indicates the rating of the current program • The power turns on automatically and playback begins . ( N / A , G , PG , PG - 13 , R , NC - 17 , X and Not Rated ) . The • At the end of the tape , the DVD + VCR stops , then rating N / A means that the motion picture ratings are not rewinds . applicable to this program . CH 4 • The tape is ejected after rewinding and the turns itself SP WABC STEREO off automatically . “ Home video � APR 30 , SAT 2 : 15 PM Easy Information Screen ( Station ID ) Note : Auto power off does not function during regular DVD play mode . ( DVD + VCR power stays on . ) PROGRAM DETAILS “ Home video � LENGTH 01 : 00 TIME REMAINING 00 : 26 RATING N / A Easy Information Screen ( Program details ) 26
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General Features Playing a DVD or Video CCDD Playing a DVD or Video Note : Playback Setup Unless stated otherwise , all operations described use the 1 . Turn on the TV and select the video input source Remote Control . Some features may also be connected to the DVD + VCR . available on the Setup menu . 2 . Turn on the audio system ( if applicable ) and select DVD Moving to another TITLE the input source connected to the DVD + VCR . 3 . Press OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) to open the disc tray and When a disc has more than one title , you can move to load your chosen disc in the tray , with the play - another title . Press DISPLAY and select desired title back side down . by using number ( 0 - 9 ) or b / B then press ENTER / OK to move to another title . 4 . Press OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) to close the tray . Playback starts automatically . If playback does not start , press PLAY ( N ) . DVD VCD Moving to another CHAPTER In some cases , the disc menu might appear instead . When a title on a disc has more than one chapter , you can move to another chapter as follows : 5 . To stop the playback , press STOP ( x ) . The unit records the stopped point , depending on • Press SKIP ( > or . ) briefly during playback the disc . “ Xx � appears on the screen briefly . to select the next chapter or to return to the Press PLAY ( N ) to resume playback ( from the beginning of the current chapter . scene point ) . If you press STOP ( x ) again or unload the disc ( “ x � appears on the screen . ) , the • Press SKIP ( . ) twice in quick successions to unit will clear the stopped point . step back to the previous chapter . Press OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) to remove the disc . • To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback , Press OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) to close disc tray or press DISPLAY and press v / V to select the press POWER 1 / : , the disc tray closes automati - chapter icon . Input the chapter number ( 0 - 9 ) or cally and unit turns off . use b / B . Operation If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCD Search The menu screen may be displayed first after loading 1 . Press PAUSE ( X ) during playback . a DVD which offer a menu . The DVD + VCR will now go into PAUSE mode . DVD 2 . Use FF ( M ) to select the required speed : Use the b B v V buttons to select the title / chapter T 1 / 7 , T 1 / 6 , T 1 / 4 , or T 1 / 2 ( forward ) . you want to view , then press ENTER / OK to start . 3 . To exit Slow Motion mode , press PLAY ( N ) . Press TITLE or DISC MENU to return to the menu screen . Note : Slow motion playback in reverse is not possible . VCD Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view and press RETURN to return to the menu screen . Menu settings and operating procedures may differ . Follow the instructions on each menu screen . You also may set PBC to Off ( See “ PBC � on page 19 ) . Note : DVDs may have a region code . Your player will not play discs that have a region code different from your player . The region code for this player is 1 ( one ) . 27
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Still Picture and Frame - by - Frame Playback DVD VCD Repeat DVD VCD You can repeat a title / chapter on a disc . Press REPEAT during playback to select a desired 1 . Press PAUSE ( X ) during playback . Advance the repeat mode . picture frame - by - frame by pressing PAUSE ( X ) repeatedly . DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter / Title / Off 2 . To exit still motion mode , press PLAY ( N ) . • Chapter : repeats the current chapter . • Title : repeats the current title . • Off : does not play repeatedly . DVD VCD Search Video CDs - Repeat Track / All / Off 1 . Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) during playback . • Track : repeats the current track . 2 . Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) repeatedly to select • All : repeats all the tracks on a disk . the required speed . • Off : does not play repeatedly . DVD : X2 , X4 , X16 or X100 VCD : X2 , X4 or X8 Notes : • On a Video CD with PBC , you must set PBC to Off on 3 . To exit SEARCH mode , press PLAY ( N ) . the setup menu to use this function ( See “ PBC � on page 19 ) . DVD VCD Time Search • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter ( Track ) playback , the repeat playback cancels . To start playing at any chosen time on the disc : DVD VCD Repeat A - B 1 . Press DISPLAY during playback . The time search box shows the elapsed playing time . To repeat a sequence . 2 . Press v / V to select the time clock icon and 1 . Press REPEAT A - B at your chosen starting point . “ - : - - : - - � appears . “ A - � appears briefly on the TV screen . 3 . Input the required start time in hours , minutes , 2 . Press REPEAT A - B again at your chosen end and seconds from left to right . If you enter the point . wrong numbers , press CLEAR ( 0000 ) to remove “ A - B � appears briefly on the TV screen and the the numbers you entered . Then input the correct repeat sequence begins . numbers . 4 . Press ENTER / OK to confirm . Playback starts 3 . Press REPEAT A - B again to cancel . from the selected time . DVD VCD Zoom DVD VCD Marker Search Use zoom to enlarge the video image . To enter a Marker 1 . Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to You can start playback from up to nine memorized activate the Zoom function . The square frame points . To enter a marker , press MARKER at the appears briefly in the right bottom of the picture . desired point on the disc . The Marker icon appears 2 . Each press of ZOOM changes the TV screen in on the TV screen briefly . Repeat to enter up to nine the sequence : 100 % size → 150 % size → markers . 200 % size → 300 % size → 400 % size → To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 100 % size 3 . Use the b B v V buttons to move through the zoomed picture . 1 . During disc playback , press SEARCH . 4 . To resume normal playback , press ZOOM The marker search menu appears on the screen . repeatedly or CLEAR ( 0000 ) button . 2 . Within 10 seconds , press b / B to select a marker Note : number that you want to recall or clear . Zoom may not work on some DVDs or VCDs . 3 . Press ENTER / OK and playback starts from the marked scene . Or , Press CLEAR ( 0000 ) and the marker number is erased from the list . 4 . You can play any marker by inputting its number on the marker search menu . 28
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VCD Special DVD eFeaturess Special DVD Featur Changing the Audio Channel Press A.MONITOR repeatedly during playback to Checking the contents of DVD discs : hear a different audio channel ( Stereo , Left , Right ) . Menus DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access DVD VCD CD Last Scene Memory special features . To use the disc menu , press DISC MENU . Input the corresponding number or use the This player memorizes last scene from the last disc b B v V buttons to highlight your selection . Then that is viewed . The last scene remains in memory press ENTER / OK . even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player . If you load a disc that has the scene DVD Title Menu memorized , the scene is automatically recalled . 1 . Press TITLE . If the current title has a menu , the menu appears on the screen . Otherwise , the disc Note : menu may appear . This player does not memorize the scene of a disc if you switch off the player before commencing to play the disc . 2 . The menu offers features such as camera angles , spoken language and subtitle options , and chapters for the title . Screen Saver 3 . Press TITLE to exit . The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD + VCR in Stop mode for about five minutes . DVD Disc Menu Press DISC MENU and the disc menu is displayed . Press DISC MENU again to exit . Note : If here the sound from line out ( or RF out ) only , do not select the dts sound ; there is no audio from line out ( or RF out ) when select the dts sound mode . Operation DVD Camera Angle If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles , you can change to a different camera angle during playback . Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to select a desired angle . Note that the number of the current angle appears on the display . Tip : The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when alternate angles are available . DVD Changing the Audio Language Press A.MONITOR repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio track . DVD Subtitles Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to see the different subtitle languages . Note : If there is no information , is displayed . 29
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On - Screen Display - DVD Maintenance and cServicee On - Screen Display - DVD Maintenance and Servi You can display the general playback status on the Refer to the information in this chapter before TV screen . Some items can be changed using the contacting a service technician . menu . To use the on - screen display : 1 . Press DISPLAY during playback . Handling the Unit 2 . Press v / V to select an item . When shipping the unit The selected item is highlighted . Please save the original shipping carton and packing 3 . Press b / B to change the setting . You can also materials . If you need to ship the unit , for maximum use the number buttons if appropriate ( e.g . protection , re - pack the unit as it was originally packed inputting the title number ) . For some functions , at the factory . press ENTER / OK to execute the setting . Keeping the exterior surfaces clean Notes : Some discs may not provide all of the features shown • • Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide below . spray near the unit . • If no button is pressed for 10 seconds , the on - screen • Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact display disappears . with the unit for a long period of time . since they • If is displayed , action prohibited or not available . leave marks on the surface . Cleaning the unit Example : On - Screen Display during playing DVD Video To clean the player , use a soft , dry cloth . If the surfaces are extremely dirty , use a soft cloth Items Selection Method lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution . b / B , Numbers Title Number ENTER / OK Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol , benzine , or thinner , as these might damage the surface of the b / B , Numbers Chapter Number ENTER / OK unit . Numbers , Time search Maintaining the Unit ENTER / OK The DVD + VCR is a high - tech , precision device . If the optical pick - up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn , the picture quality could be diminished . Depending on the operating environment , regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use . For details , please contact your nearest authorized service center . 30
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Playing an Audio CD or PMP33 MP3 disc compatibility with this player is Playing an Audio CD or M limited as follows : sDiscc Di • Sampling frequency : within 8 - 48 kHz ( MP3 ) • Bitrate : within 32 - 320kbps ( MP3 ) • The player cannot read an MP3 file that has a file Audio CD extension other than “ . mp3 � . Once you insert an Audio CD a menu appears on the • CD - R physical format should be ISO 9660 TV screen . Press v / V to select a track then press • If you record MP3 files using software PLAY ( N ) or ENTER / OK and playback starts . that cannot create a file system ( eg . Direct - CD ) it is impossible to playback MP3 files . We recommend that you use Easy - CD Creator , which creates an ISO 9660 file system . • File names should have a maximum of 8 letters and must incorporate an . mp3 extension . • They should not contain special letters such as / ? * : “ < > l etc . • The total number of contens on the disc should be less than 1500 files and 300 folders . This DVD + VCR requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality . Pre - recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards . There are many different types of recordable disc formats MP3 ( including CD - R containing MP3 files ) and these 1 . Press v / V to select a folder , and press ENTER require certain pre - existing conditions ( see above ) to see the folder contents . to ensure compatible playback . 2 . Press v / V to select a track then press Customers should note that permission is N ( PLAY ) or ENTER . Playback starts . required in order to download MP3 files and music from the Internet . Our company has no right to grant such permission . Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner . Operation Audio CD and MP3 sDiscc Audio CD and MP3 Di eFeaturess Featur CD MP3 Pause 1 . Press PAUSE ( X ) during playback . 2 . To return to playback , press PLAY ( N ) or press PAUSE ( X ) again . ID3 TAG • When playing a file containing information such as CD MP3 Moving to another Track track titles , you can see the information by pressing 1 . Press SKIP ( > or . ) briefly duringreturn DISPLAY . [ Song , Artist , Album , Comment , Genre ] playback to go to the next track or to to the beginning of the current track . • If there is no information , “ No ID3 TAG � appear on the menu screen . 2 . Press SKIP ( . ) twice in quick successions to go back to the previous track . 3 . You can play any track by inputting its number . Tips : CD MP3 Repeat Track / All / Off • If you are in a file list on the “ MUSIC � menu and want to return to the Folder list , use the v / V to highlight You can play a track / all on a disc . and press ENTER . 1 . Press REPEAT when playing a disc . The repeat icon appears . • On a CD with MP3 and JPEG you can switch MP3 and JPEG . Press TITLE and “ MUSIC � or “ PHOTO � word on 2 . Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode . top of the menu is highlighted . • Track : repeats the current track.disc.eatedly . • All : repeats all the tracks on aay • Off ( No display ) : does not pl rep Note : If you press SKIP ( > ) once during Repeat Track playback , the repeat playback will be cancelled . 31
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CD MP3 Programmed cPlaybackk Programmed Playba Search 1 . Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) during playback . The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory . 2 . Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) repeatedly to select A program can contain 30 tracks . the required speed : X2 , X4 and X8 backward or forward . 1 . Insert a disc . AUDIO CD or Music menu appears . 3 . To exit SEARCH mode , press PLAY ( N ) . 2 . Press PROGRAM . E The mark will appear to the right of the word CD MP3 Random “ Program � on the right side of the menu screen . 1 . Press RANDOM during playback . Random Playback begins immediately and “ Random � appears on the menu screen . 2 . To return to normal playback , press RANDOM repeatedly until “ Random � disappears from the menu screen . Tip : By pressing SKIP ( > or . ) during random playback , the unit selects another track and resumes random play - back . Audio CD Program Menu CD MP3 Repeat A - B 1 . To repeat a sequence during disc playback press REPEAT A - B at your chosen starting point . The Repeat icon and “ A - � appear on the menu screen . 2 . Press REPEAT A - B again at your chosen end point . The Repeat icon and “ A - B � appear on the menu screen , and the sequence begins to play repeatedly . 3 . To exit the sequence and return to normal play , MP3 Program Menu press REPEAT A - B again . The Repeat icon disap - pears from the menu screen . Note : E Press PROGRAM again , the mark will disappear to exit the Program Edit mode . 3 . Select a track on the “ List � , then press ENTER / OK to place the selected track on the “ Program � list . Repeat to place additional tracks on the list . 4 . Press B . Select the track you want to start playing on the “ Program � list . 5 . Press PLAY ( N ) or ENTER / OK to start . Playback begins in the order in which you programmed the tracks . Playback stops after all of the tracks on the “ Program � list have played once . 6 . To resume normal playback from programmed playback , select a track of AUDIO CD or Music list and then press PLAY ( N ) . 32
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Repeat Programmed Tracks 1 . Press REPEAT when playing a disc . The repeat icon appears . 2 . Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode . • Track : repeats the current track • All : repeats all the tracks on programmed list . • Off ( No display ) : does not play repeatedly . Note : If you press SKIP ( > ) once during Repeat Track playback , the repeat playback will be cancelled . Erasing a Track from “ Program � List E 1 . During STOP mode , press PROGRAM and mark will appear . 2 . Use B / v / V to select the track that you wish to erase from the Program list . 3 . Press CLEAR ( 0000 ) . Repeat to erase additional tracks on the list . Erasing the Complete Program List E 1 . During STOP mode , press PROGRAM and mark will appear . 2 . Use B / v / V to select “ Clear All � in the “ Program � list , then press ENTER / OK . Note : The programs are also cleared when the disc is removed . Operation 33
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JPEG Slide Show Viewing a JPEG sDiscc Viewing a JPEG Di Use v V bB to highlight the ( Slide Show ) then Using this DVD + VCR you can view discs with JPEG press ENTER / OK . files . 1 . Insert a disc and close the tray . JPEG Still Picture The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen . 1 . Press PAUSE ( X ) during slide show . The player will now go into PAUSE mode . 2 . To return to the slide show , press PLAY ( N ) or press PAUSE ( X ) a gain . JPEG Moving to another File Press SKIP ( > or . ) or cursor ( b or B ) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file . JPEG Zoom Use zoom to enlarge the photo image . ( see page 28 ) 2 . Press v / V to select a folder , and press ENTER / OK . A list of files in the folder appears . If you are in a file list and want to return to the JPEG To rotate picture previous Folder list , use the v / V buttons on the Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the remote to highlight and press ENTER / OK . picture clockwise or counter clockwise . 3 . If you want to view a particular file , press v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER / OK or PLAY ( N ) . The selected file will appear for viewing . While viewing a file , you can press STOP ( x ) to JPEG disc compatibility with this player is move to the previous menu ( PHOTO menu ) . limited as follows : Tips : • Depending upon the size and number of JPEG • Information and user guidance regarding the current files , it could take a long time for the DVD + VCR image is displayed in the lower part of the screen . You to read the disc’s contents . If you don’t see an can toggle this bar on and off using RETURN ( O ) . on - screen display after several minutes , some of the files may be too large — reduce the resolution • There are three Slide Speed options : of the JPEG files to less than 5760 ( Horizontal ) x > > > ( Fast ) , > > ( Normal ) and > ( Slow ) 3840 ( Vertical ) pixels and burn another disc . Use v V bB to highlight the Speed . Then , use b / B to select the option you want to use then • The total number of contents on the disc should press ENTER / OK . be less than 1500 files and 300 folders . • Some discs may be incompatible due to a different recording format or the condition of disc . • Ensure that all the selected files have the “ . jpg � extensions when copying into the CD layout . • If the files have “ . jpe � or “ . jpeg � extensions , please rename them as “ . jpg � file . • File names without “ . jpg � extension will not be able to be read by this DVD + VCR . Even though the files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer . 34
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Reference Language Codes List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings : Disc Audio , Disc Subtitle , Disc Menu . Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Finnish 7073 Lithuanian 7684 Slovak 8375 Afrikaans 6570 French 7082 Macedonian 7775 Slovenian 8376 Albanian 8381 Frisian 7089 Malagasy 7771 Somali 8379 Ameharic 6577 Galician 7176 Malay 7783 Spanish 6983 Arabic 6582 Georgian 7565 Malayalam 7776 Sudanese 8385 Armenian 7289 German 6869 Maltese 7784 Swahili 8387 Assamese 6583 Greek 6976 Maori 7773 Swedish 8386 Aymara 6588 Greenlandic 7576 Marathi 7782 Tagalog 8476 Azerbaijani 6590 Guarani 7178 Moldavian 7779 Tajik 8471 Bashkir 6665 Gujarati 7185 Mongolian 7778 Tamil 8465 Basque 6985 Hausa 7265 Nauru 7865 Tatar 8484 Bengali ; Bangla 6678 Hebrew 7387 Nepali 7869 Telugu 8469 Bhutani 6890 Hindi 7273 Norwegian 7879 Thai 8472 Bihari 6672 Hungarian 7285 Oriya 7982 Tibetan 6679 Breton 6682 Icelandic 7383 Panjabi 8065 Tigrinya 8473 Bulgarian 6671 Indonesian 7378 Pashto , Pushto 8083 Tonga 8479 Burmese 7789 Interlingua 7365 Persian 7065 Turkish 8482 Byelorussian 6669 Irish 7165 Polish 8076 Turkmen 8475 Cambodian 7577 Italian 7384 Portuguese 8084 Twi 8487 Catalan 6765 Japanese 7465 Quechua 8185 Ukrainian 8575 Chinese 9072 Javanese 7487 Rhaeto - Romance 8277 Urdu 8582 Corsican 6779 Kannada 7578 Rumanian 8279 Uzbek 8590 Croatian 7282 Kashmiri 7583 Russian 8285 Vietnamese 8673 Czech 6783 Kazakh 7575 Samoan 8377 Volapük 8679 Danish 6865 Kirghiz 7589 Sanskrit 8365 Welsh 6789 Dutch 7876 Korean 7579 Scots Gaelic 7168 Wolof 8779 English 6978 Kurdish 7585 Serbian 8382 Xhosa 8872 Esperanto 6979 Laothian 7679 Serbo - Croatian 8372 Yiddish 7473 Estonian 6984 Latin 7665 Shona 8378 Yoruba 8979 Faroese 7079 Latvian , Lettish 7686 Sindhi 8368 Zulu 9085 Area Codes List Choose an area code from this list . Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan AF Ethiopia ET Malaysia MY Saudi Arabia SA Argentina AR Fiji FJ Maldives MV Senegal SN Australia AU Finland FI Mexico MX Singapore SG Austria AT France FR Monaco MC Slovak Republic SK Reference Belgium BE Germany DE Mongolia MN Slovenia SI Bhutan BT Great Britain GB Morocco MA South Africa ZA Bolivia BO Greece GR Nepal NP South Korea KR Brazil BR Greenland GL Netherlands NL Spain ES Cambodia KH Herd and Mcdonald Islands HM Netherlands Antilles AN Sri Lanka LK Canada CA Hong Kong HK New Zealand NZ Sweden SE Chile CL Hungary HU Nigeria NG Switzerland CH China CN India IN Norway NO Taiwan TW Colombia CO Indonesia ID Oman OM Thailand TH Congo CG Israel IL Pakistan PK Turkey TR Costa Rica CR Italy IT Panama PA Uganda UG Croatia HR Jamaica JM Paraguay PY Ukraine UA Czech Republic CZ Japan JP Philippines PH United States US Denmark DK Kenya KE Poland PL Uruguay UY Ecuador EC Kuwait KW Portugal PT Uzbekistan UZ Egypt EG Libya LY Romania RO Vietnam VN El Salvador SV Luxembourg LU Russian Federation RU Zimbabwe ZW 35
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nTroubleshootingg Troubleshooti Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service . Cause Correction Symptom � The power cord is disconnected . � Plug the power cord into the wall No power . outlet securely . � Refer to page 7 . The power is on , but � DVD or VCR button is not switched the DVD + VCR does properly . not work . � Insert a disc or tape . ( Check that the � No disc is inserted . disc or tape indicator in the display � No tape is inserted . window is lit . ) No picture . � Select the appropriate video input � The TV is not set to receive DVD + VCR mode on the TV so the picture from signal output . the DVD + VCR player appears on the TV screen . � Connect the video cable into the jacks � The video cable is not connected securely . securely . � Check the connection . � Wrong connection . � Select the correct input mode of the No sound . � The equipment connected with the audio receiver so you can listen to the audio cable is not set to receive sound from the DVD + VCR . DVD + VCR signal output . � Connect the audio cable into the jacks � The audio cables are not connected securely . securely . � Turn on the equipment connected with � The power of the equipment connected the audio cable . with the audio cable is turned off . � Set the AUDIO options to the correct � The AUDIO options are set to the position . wrong position . � Clean the disc . � The disc is dirty . The playback picture is poor . � Check tuning , carry out tuning again . � The TV channels are not tuned in properly . � Clean video heads . � Tape heads are dirty . � Use CH - / + for manual tracking � Tape is a rental or was recorded on adjustment while tape is playing . another VCR . � Make sure that your TV can support � This unit can only output 525p 525p Progressive scan picture or set Progressive scan picture . Progressive scan to off . The “ PROGRESSIVE � Keep pressing STOP ( x ) for more � DVD + VCR was turned off while setting SCAN MODE � than 5 seconds . the Progressive scan mode . message remains to be � The Progressive Scan is set to On on displayed . the setup menu but is connected to a standard ( analog ) television with component video input . 36
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Correction Cause Symptom � An unplayable disc is inserted . � Insert a playable disc . ( Check the disc The DVD + VCR does type and Regional code . ) not start playback . � Place the disc with the playback side � The disc is placed upside down . down . � Place the disc on the disc tray correctly � The disc is not placed within the inside the guide . guide . � Clean the disc . � The disc is dirty . � Eject the tape in . Video tape cannot be � Is the cassette compartment empty ? inserted . No Hi - Fi sound � Select STEREO by repeatedly pressing � Audio mode is not set properly . A.MONITOR on the Remote Control . The Remote Control � Remove the obstacle . � There is an obstacle in the path of the does not work Remote Control and this unit . properly . � Replace the batteries with new ones . � The batteries in the Remote Control are exhausted . � Point the remote control at the remote � The Remote Control is not pointed at sensor of the DVD + VCR . the remote sensor of the DVD + VCR . � Operate the remote control within 23ft � The Remote Control is too far from ( 7m ) . the DVD + VCR . � When using a VCR , first press the VCR � This Remote Control use the same button . When using a DVD , first press buttons for VCR and DVD functions the DVD button . ( ex.PLAY ) . � Use the DVD + VCR’s Remote Control . � The Remote Control of a JVC TV or Receiver cannot operate the DVD + VCR . Camcorder image is � Turn camcorder on and operate � Camcorder is off . not shown . properly . Camcorder image via � Press AUX to select LINE input � DVD + VCR SOURCE SELECT is not AV input to DVD + VCR channel ( LINE1 or LINE2 ) . set to LINE1 or LINE2 . is not shown on TV Reference screen . Timer recording is not � Set clock to correct time . � Clock in DVD + VCR is not set to possible . correct time . � Reprogram Timer . � Timer has been programmed incorrectly . � Reprogram Timer and turn DVD + VCR � indicator light does not appear after off to enable timer . programming timer . 37
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nSpecificationss Specificatio General Power requirements 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W ( POWER ON ) 0.8 W ( STANDBY mode ) Dimensions ( approx . ) 16.9 " X 3.1 " X 10.4 " ( 430 X 78.5 X 265 mm ) ( w x h x d ) Weight ( approx . ) 9.24 lbs ( 4.2 kg ) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 40 ˚ C ( 41 ˚ F to 104 ˚ F ) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN 75 ohms ( VHF / UHF / CATV ) VHS VIDEO IN ( LINE1 , 2 ) 1 V ( p - p ) 75 ohms , sync negative , RCA jack x 2 VHS AUDIO IN ( LINE1 , 2 ) - 6.0 dBm more than 47 ohms , RCA jack ( L , R ) x 2 Outputs VIDEO OUT 1 V ( p - p ) 75 ohms , sync negative COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ( Y ) 1.0 V ( p - p ) , 75 ohms , negative sync , RCA jack x 1 ( Progressive scan ) ( Pb ) / ( Pr ) 0.7 V ( p - p ) , 75 ohms , RCA jack x 2 Audio output ( digital audio ) 0.5 V ( p - p ) , 75 ohms , RCA jack x 1 Audio output ( analog audio ) 2.0 Vrms ( 1 KHz , 0 dB ) , 600 ohms , RCA jack ( L , R ) x 1 RF OUT Channel 3 or 4 ( Adjustable ) VCR Specifications Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system Timer 12 - hour display type with AM , PM Tape speed SP : 33.35 mm / sec , LP : 16.67 mm / sec , SLP : 11.12 mm / sec Tape width 12.7 mm Maximum recording time SP : 2 HOURS ( T - 120 ) , SLP : 6 HOURS ( T - 120 ) / 8 HOURS ( T - 160 ) Rewind time About 3 minutes ( T - 120 ) Channel coverage VHF : 2 - 13 , UHF : 14 - 69 , CATV : 1 - 125 ( 4A , A - W , W + 1 - W + 84 , A - 5 - A - 1 ) Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal - to - noise ratio More than 43 dB Dynamic range More than 88 dB Channel separation More than 60 dB DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser , wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD ( PCM 96 kHz ) : 8 Hz to 44 kHz , DVD ( PCM 48 kHz ) : 8 Hz to 22 kHz CD : 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal - to - noise ratio More than 100 dB ( ANALOG OUT jacks only ) Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008 % Dynamic range More than 95 dB ( DVD / CD ) Accessories : RF 75 - ohm Coaxial Cable x 1 , Remote control x 1 , Batteries ( R03 / AAA ) x 2 • Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice . 38
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HR - XVC16BU / HR - XVC17SU Printed in Indonesia UC 0206MNH - LG - LG P / NO : 3834RV0042F