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DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR - XVC40B HR - XVC41S INSTRUCTIONS LVT1948 - 002A [ C ]
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CAUTION CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes . RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ( If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a DO NOT OPEN newspaper or cloth , etc . , the heat may not be able to get out . ) RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION ATTENTION NE PAS OUVRIR • Do not place any naked flame sources , such as lighted candles , on the apparatus . CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK • When discarding batteries , environmental problems OF ELECTRIC SHOCK must be considered and local rules or laws governing DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly . NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE • Do not expose this apparatus to rain , moisture , dripping PERSONNEL . or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids , such as vases , shall be placed on the apparatus . This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the For Canada user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE voltage within the product’s enclosure that may FROM CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE electric shock to persons . INTERFERENCE - CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD E The exclamation point within an equilateral trian - ENTITLED “ DIGITAL APPARATUS � , ICES - 003 OF THE gle is intended to alert the user to the presence DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS . of important operating and maintenance ( servic - CAUTION : Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat ing ) instructions in the literature accompanying such as sunshine , fire or the like . the product . CAUTION concerning the Power Cord WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS dedicated circuit ; FILLED WITH LIQUIDS , SUCH AS VASES , SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS . That is , a single outlet circuit which powers only that appli - ance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits . Check WARNING : Do not install this equipment in a confined the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain . space such as a bookcase or similar unit . Do not overload wall outlets . Overloaded wall outlets , loose CAUTION : Do not block any ventilation openings . Install in or damaged wall outlets , extension cords , frayed power accordance with the manufacturer's instructions . cords , or damaged or cracked wire insulation are danger - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila - ous . Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to fire . Periodically examine the cord of your appliance , and if protect it from over heating . its appearance indicates damage or deterioration , unplug it , The openings should be never be blocked by placing the discontinue use of the appliance , and have the cord product on a bed , sofa , rug or other similar surface . This replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized product should not be placed in a built - in installation such as servicer . a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to . Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse , such as being twisted , kinked , pinched , closed in a door , or CAUTION : The apparatus should not be exposed to water walked upon . Pay particular attention to plugs , wall outlets , ( dripping or splashing ) and no objects filled with liquids , and the point where the cord exits the appliance . such as vases , should be placed on the apparatus . To disconnect power from the mains , pull out the mains cord CAUTION : plug . When installing the product , ensure that the plug is IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS easily accessible . 1 . CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 . CAUTION : Do not open the top cover or cabinet . There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit ; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel . 3 . CAUTION : Use of any controls , adjustments , or proce - dures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure . 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 elec - tric shock or fire hazard . The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the follow - ing procedures for installation , 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 1 . Read these instructions . - All these safety and or pinched particularly at plugs , convenience operating instructions should be read before the receptacles , and the point where they exit from product is operated . the apparatus . 2 . Keep these instructions . - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future 11 . Only use attachments / accessories specified reference . by the manufacturer . 3 . Heed all warnings . - All warnings on the product 12 . Use only with the cart , stand , tripod , bracket , and in the operating instructions should be or table specified by the manufacturer , or adhered to . sold with the apparatus . When a cart is used , use caution when moving the cart / apparatus 4 . Follow all instructions . - All operating and use combination to avoid injury from tip - over . instructions should be followed . 5 . Do not use this apparatus near water . - For example : near a bath tub , wash bowl , kitchen sink , laundry tub , in a wet basement ; or near a swim - ming pool ; and other areas located near water . 6 . Clean only with dry cloth . - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning . Do not use liquid cleaners . 7 . Do not block any ventilation openings . Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions . 13 . Unplug this apparatus during lightning Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided - storms or when unused for long periods of for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of time . the product and to protect it from over - heating . The openings should never be blocked by placing 14 . Refer all servicing to qualified service person - the product on a bed , sofa , rug or other similar nel . Servicing is required when the apparatus surface . This product should not be placed in a has been damaged in any way , such as power - built - in installation such as a bookcase or rack supply cord or plug is damaged , liquid has unless proper ventilation is provided or the manu - been spilled or objects have fallen into the facturer’s instructions have been adhered to . apparatus , the apparatus has been exposed to 8 . Do not install near any heat sources such as rain or moisture , does not operate normally , or radiators , heat registers , stoves , or other appa - has been dropped . ratus ( including amplifiers ) that produce heat . 9 . Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar - ized 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 pro - vided plug does not fit into your outlet , consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet . 3
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Contents Operations - VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 25 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 VCR Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 21 Basic Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Auto Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Still Picture and Frame - by - Frame Playback . 20 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CM SKIP ( Commercial Skip ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Regional code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 VHS Hi - Fi Stereo / MTS Broadcast . . . . . . . . . 21 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hi - Fi Stereo Audio Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 MTS ( Multi - Channel TV Sound ) . . . . . . . . . . 21 About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 VCR Tape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 24 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Basic Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 17 Basic Recording ( One - Touch Recording ) . . . . . . 24 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . . . 10 Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 On - Screen Display - VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Optional TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Additional VCR Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connection to an amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 VCR Auto Play System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Accessory Audio / Video ( A / V ) S - VHS Quasi Playback ( SQPB ) . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connections to unit Easy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Initial Settings - VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14 Operations - DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 32 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 • Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 28 • Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Playing an Audio CD or MP3 / WMA Disc . . . 29 TUNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 • Auto Channel Programming . . . . . . . . . . 14 Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 • To Add or Erase Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Viewing a JPEG Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing a DivX Movie file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 • FUNCTION OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing a DVD VR format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 32 • AUDIO MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 • BROADCAST TYPE ( STEREO / SAP / MONO ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 36 • AUDIO OUTPUT ( STEREO / LEFT / RIGHT ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Language Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Displaying Disc Information on - screen . . . . 15 Area Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Initial Settings - DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 18 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 35 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 LOCK ( Parental Control ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Remote Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 18 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 it for future “ � may appear on your TV display during opera - reference . tion and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or the disc . This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your unit . Should the unit require service , contact an authorized service location . Notes on Discs Handling Discs Moisture Condensation Do not touch the playback side of the disc . Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on Never operate the unit immediately after moving it the surface . Never stick paper or tape on the disc . from a cold location to a warm location . Leave it unplugged for two or three hours without operating it . If you use the unit in such a situation , it may damage discs / tapes and internal parts . Symbol Used in this Manual Note : Indicates special notes and operating fea - Storing Discs tures . After playing , store the disc in its case . Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct Tip : Indicates tips and hints for making the task sunlight . easier . Cleaning Discs A section whose title has one of the following symbols is applicable only to the disc represented Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic - by the symbol . ture quality and sound distortion . Before playing , clean the disc with a clean cloth . Wipe the disc from the center out . ALL All discs listed below DVD DVD and finalized DVD ± R / RW VCD Video CDs ACD Audio CDs MP3 MP3 files WMA WMA files DivX DivX files 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 Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit . This unit can play only DVD discs labeled as DVD the same as the rear of the unit or “ ALL � . ( 8 cm / 12 cm disc ) Video CD ( VCD ) ( 8 cm / 12 cm disc ) 1 24 ALL 1 2 1 3 Audio CD ( 8 cm / 12 cm disc ) Notes on Regional Codes In addition , this unit plays DVD ± R / RW and CD - R / RW • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more that contains audio titles , MP3 , WMA , DivX and / or numbers in it clearly visible on the cover . This num - JPEG files . ber must match your DVD player’s regional code or the disc cannot play . This indicates a product feature that is capa - ble of playing DVD - RW discs recorded with • If you try to play a DVD with a different regional Video Recording format . code from your player , the message “ Check Regional Code � appears on the TV screen . Notes : Notes on Copyrights : • Depending on the conditions of the recording It is forbidden by law to copy , broadcast , show , equipment or the CD - R / RW ( or DVD ± R / RW ) disc broadcast via cable , play in public , or rent copyright - itself , some CD - R / RW ( or DVD ± R / RW ) discs ed material without permission . This product features cannot be played on the unit . the copy protection function developed by • Only plays if DVD - RW is recorded in Video mode Macrovision . Copy protection signals are recorded on and has been finalized . some discs . When recording and playing the pictures • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs ( e.g . , heart - of these discs picture noise will appear . This product shaped or octagonal ) since they may result in incorporates copyright protection technology that is malfunctions . protected by method claims of certain U.S . patents • This DVD + VCR requires discs and recordings to and other intellectual property rights owned by meet certain technical standards in order to Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners . achieve optimal playback quality . Pre - recorded Use of this copyright protection technology must be DVDs are automatically set to these standards . authorized by Macrovision Corporation , and is intend - There are many different types of recordable disc ed for home and other limited viewing uses only formats ( including CD - R containing MP3 or WMA unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision files ) and these require certain pre - existing condi - Corporation . Reverse engineering or disassembly is tions ( see above ) to ensure compatible playback . prohibited . Customers should note that permission is Notice for Progressive Scan Use required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet . Our company has CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL no right to grant such permission . Permission HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY should always be sought from the copyright COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY owner . CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE . IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS , IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘ STANDARD DEFINITION ’ OUTPUT . IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p UNIT RECORDER , PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER . 6
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Front Panel Introduction CH ( X a Disc Tray ( DVD deck ) h PAUSE ) Insert a disc here . Pause playback or recording . Press repeatedly for frame - by - frame playback . b Cassette Compartment ( VCR deck ) ( Z i OPEN / CLOSE ) Insert a video cassette here . Opens or closes the disc tray . c POWER 1 / : Switches the unit ON and OFF . j Display Windows Refer to below for details . ( m d REW ) - DVD : Skip to beginning of current chapter or track , k Remote Sensor press twice in quick successions to go to previous Point the unit Remote Control here . chapter or track . Press and hold button for about two ( Z l EJECT ) seconds to search backward . Ejects the tape in the VCR deck . - VCR : Rewinds the tape during the stop mode or for fast reverse picture search . m CH ( - / + ) To scan up or down through memorized channels . ( N e PLAY ) Starts playback of a disc or tape . ( z n REC ) To record normally or to activate One - touch Timer ( M f FF ) Recordping by repeated presses . - DVD : Skip to next chapter or track . Press and hold Press REC ( z ) for more than 3 seconds to set the for two seconds for a fast forward search . unit to standby mode for Timer - Link recording . - VCR : Advances the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search . o VCR / DVD ( output select ) Select one of your output sources to view on the TV ( x g STOP ) screen between DVD and VCR . Stops playback of the disc or tape . p LINE2 ( VIDEO / AUDIO ( L / R ) input ) Connect to the audio / video output of an external source ( Audio system , TV / Monitor , Another VCR ) . Display Windows The DVD deck is selected . A cassette is in the VCR deck . DVD A disc is in the DVD deck . The VCR deck is selected . VCR ( Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck The unit is Recording . ( VCR part only ) REC and Flashes when no disc . ) Indicates PM time . ( AM is not displayed . ) PM Indicates when the Progressive scan is active . [ P ] Lights when TV mode is active . TV Indicates repeat mode . Indicates total playing time , elapsed time , The unit is in timer recording or a timer recording remaining time or current deck status is programmed ( VCR part only ) . ( Playback , Pause , etc ) . This indicator will flash when the unit is set to standby mode for Timer - Link recording . 7
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Remote Control DISC MENU : Accesses menu on a DVD disc . b / B / v / V : Selects menu options . CH ( - / + ) : Selects VCR channels . SETUP MENU : Accesses or removes DVD Setup menu and VCR menu . ENTER ( OK ) : Confirms menu selections . Displays func - tions on the TV screen . a ( O RETURN ) : Removes the setup menu . � � � � � � � � � � b X ( PAUSE ) : Pause playback or recording temporarily . Press repeatedly for frame - by - frame playback . . / > ( SKIP ) ( DVD only ) : Go to next the chapter or track . Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to b previous chapter or track . x ( STOP ) : Stops playback or recording . m M ( REW ) / ( FF ) : - DVD : Search backward or forward . - VCR : Rewinds / Advances the tape during the STOP mode , for fast backward / forward picture search . N ( PLAY ) : Starts playback . 0 - 9 Selects numbered options in a menu . c PROGRAM : Shows or hides Program menu . CLEAR ( 0000 ) : Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu . � � � � � � � � � � c A.MONITOR : Selects an audio language ( DVD ) . SUBTITLE : Selects a subtitle language . ANGLE : Selects a DVD camera angle , if available . ZOOM : Enlarges DVD video image . MARKER : Marks any point during playback . � � � � � � � � � � a SEARCH : Displays Marker Search menu . 1 / I ( POWER ) : Switches unit ON and OFF . TITLE : Displays the disc’s Title menu , if available . TV / VCR : To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or z Starts recording . ( REC ) : by the TV tuner REPEAT : Repeat chapter , track , title or all . Z ( OPEN / CLOSE , EJECT ) : Opens and closes the disc tray . Ejects the tape in the VCR deck . RANDOM : Plays tracks in random order . Select the unit function mode to DVD . DVD : : Fast forwards picture search through 30 seconds of recording . VCR : Select the unit function mode to VCR . REPEAT A - B : Repeats sequence between two points ( A AUX : Selects the VCR deck’s source ( LINE 1 or LINE 2 ) . and B ) . DISPLAY : Accesses On - Screen Display . SPEED : Selects recording speed . Shows tape playing Switches between the clock , tape counter and tape speed . remaining modes on the display . About the Remote Control Battery installation Detach the battery cover on the rear of Operation Range the Remote Control , and insert two AAA AAA Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and ( R03 / AAA ) size batteries with 3 and # press the buttons . aligned correctly . Distance : About 23 ft ( 7 m ) from the front of the Do not mix old and new batteries and never remote sensor . mix different types of batteries such as Angle : About 30 ° in each direction of the front of standard , alkaline , etc . the remote sensor . 8
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Rear Panel Introduction Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel . Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit . a bcde f g h i a ANT.IN f AC Power Cord Connect the VHF / UHF / CATV antenna to this terminal . Plug into the power source . b VCR IN LINE 1 ( VIDEO / AUDIO ( Left / Right ) ) g RF . OUT Connect the audio / video output of an external source Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs . ( Audio system , TV / Monitor , VCR , Camcorder ) . h COAXIAL ( DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack ) c DVD / VCR OUT ( VIDEO / AUDIO ( Left / Right ) ) ( DVD OUT ) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs . Connect to digital ( coaxial ) audio equipment . d COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO i S - VIDEO OUT ( DVD OUT ) OUT ( Y Pb Pr ) ( DVD OUT ) Connect to a S - Video Input on TV . Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs . e AUDIO OUT ( Left / Right ) ( DVD OUT ) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio 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 nec - essary 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 phono 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 . 9
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To view or record a CATV channel Connecting an nAntennaa Connecting an Anten 1 Tune the TV to the DVD + VCR output channel or Cable TTVV or Cable ( CH 3 or 4 ) . 2 Set the DVD + VCR channel selector to the cable a Antenna : output channel . ( Example : CH3 ) Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable . If it is a round 75 ohm 3 Select a channel using the cable converter . coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked Notes : ANT.IN on your DVD + VCR . If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300 - ohm to 75 - ohm antenna adap - • With this connection , you cannot record one pro - tor ( not supplied ) and slip the adaptor over the gram while viewing another . ANT.IN jack . Don’t attempt to screw it into to the 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 descrambler , unscrew the cable from your TV and Basic TV nConnectionss Basic TV Connectio attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD + VCR . If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from the Make one of the following connections , depending on wall jack to the IN connector on the converter , and a the capabilities of your TV . coaxial cable from the OUT connector on the convert - er to the ANT.IN on your DVD + VCR . This cable Rear of TV hookup permits both TV and DVD + VCR operation . ANTENNA VIDEO AUDIO INPUT INPUT INPUT R L a Antenna Antenna R V A1 Rear of DVD + VCR OR OR C A2 S Rear of DVD + VCR b Y Pr Pb L R COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN S - VIDEO AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT INPUT Rear of TV RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD + VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75 - ohm Coaxial Cable ( R ) . 10
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How to set the DVD + VCR’s RF output channel Optional TV nConnectionss Optional TV Connectio 1 . When the DVD + VCR is turned off , press and hold These connections support only DVD playback . The CH ( + / - ) on the front panel for more than five sec - tuner and VCR still output through the RF.OUT ( R ) or onds . “ RF03 � or “ RF04 � appears in the display DVD / VCR OUT ( A , V ) jacks . window . 2 . Press CH ( + / - ) to change the RF output channel S - Video connection ( RF03 or RF04 ) . Tune the TV to this channel . Connect the S - VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player 3 . Turn off the DVD + VCR . to the S - Video in jack on the TV using the S - Video cable ( S ) . Audio / Video connection Component Video / Progressive Scan 1 . Connect the DVD / VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the connection DVD + VCR to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied ( V ) . If your television is a high - definition or “ digital ready � television , you may take advantage of the 2 . Connect the Left and Right DVD / VCR AUDIO Preparation DVD + VCR’s progressive scan output for the highest OUT jacks on the DVD + VCR to the audio left / right video resolution possible . in jacks on the TV ( A1 ) using the supplied audio cables . Connect the COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD + VCR to the corre - Note : sponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb If you use this connection , set the TV’s source selec - Pr cable ( C ) . tor to VIDEO . Notes : • Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections ( yellow VIDEO OUT jack and S - VIDEO OUT jack ) . • When you use Component Video signal , set the Progressive Scan to “ Off � on the setup menu . • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format , the picture will appear scrambled . Audio connection Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD + VCR to the audio left / right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables ( A2 ) . 11
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Connection to an Amplifier Rear of DVD + VCR You can only listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL ( X ) and AUDIO OUT ( A2 ) connections . The VCR will still be heard through the DVD / VCR AUDIO OUT ( A1 ) jack . Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II / Pro Logic A1 A2 X Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT ( or DVD / VCR AUDIO OUT ) jacks on the unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier , receiver , or stereo system using the audio cables ( A1 , A2 ) R L COAXIAL supplied . AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT Amplifier ( Receiver ) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan - nel digital stereo ( PCM ) or to an Audio / Video receiv - er equipped with a multi - channel decoder ( Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Digital ™ , MPEG 2 , or DTS ) Laboratories . Dolby and the double - D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby 1 . Connect one of the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Laboratories . jacks ( COAXIAL X ) to the corresponding jack on your amplifier . Use an optional digital ( COAXIAL “ DTS � and “ DTS Digital Out � are registered X ) audio cable . trademarks of DTS , Inc . 2 . You will need to activate the unit’s digital output . ( See “ AUDIO � on page 17 ) . Digital Multi - channel sound Accessory Audio / Video ( A / V ) A digital multi - channel connection provides the best sound quality . For this you need a multi - channel Connections to unit Audio / Video receiver that supports one or more of the Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks on the audio formats supported by your unit ( MPEG 2 , Dolby unit to the audio / video out jacks on your accessory Digital and DTS ) . Check the receiver manual and the component , using the optional audio / video cables . logos on the front of the receiver . ( Refer to page 24 for “ Basic Recording � . ) Caution Due to the DTS Licensing agreement , the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected . Notes : • If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver , the receiv - er will produce a strong , distorted sound or no sound at all . • Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection 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 . 12
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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 Preparation using the first Coordinated Universal Time informa - tion 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 4 . Use v / V to choose a desired option on the seleted and the DVD + VCR sets the incorrect time . If this Menu . Then use b / B to choose a desired setting . happens we recommend that you set the clock 5 . Press SETUP MENU when finished . manually . Manual Clock Set Note : Menus remain on - screen for 3 minutes . Use v / V / b / B to enter the necessary information . • MONTH : Choose the month . • DAY : Choose the date . The day of the week will display automatically . • YEAR : Choose the year . CLOCK • TIME : Choose the time . The DVD + VCR gives you two ways to set the time Press and hold b / B to advance clock continuously . and date : the Auto Clock Feature or Manually . Notes : Auto Clock Set • If setting the clock manually , “ AUTO CLOCK SET � must set to “ OFF � . If it is set to “ ON � , an incorrect date and / or time will be entered again when the DVD + VCR 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 22 - 25 ) . 13
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TUNING SETUP This DVD + VCR is equipped with a frequency synthe - sized 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 . AUDIO MODE The DVD + VCR has two separate audio playback sys - tems , the high quality VHS Hi - Fi system and standard 1 . Choose the SOURCE SELECT option , then use NORMAL mono system . The same audio is generally recorded on both systems . The VHS Hi - Fi system b / B to select TUNER . plays on separate ( left and right ) channels , and the Use b / B to switch among TUNER , LINE1 , and LINE2 . NORMAL system plays monaural sound . The normal 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 . • The tuner will automatically cycle through all BROADCAST TYPE ( STEREO / SAP / MONO ) available channels ( TV / CATV ) in the area and Multichannel Television Sound ( MTS ) carries stereo place them in the tuner’s memory . and / or Second Audio Program ( SAP ) bilingual sig - • After the AUTO CHANNEL SET is complete , the nals . Set this display to the desired position when TUNING menu will hide and return to the TV both MTS stereo and SAP signals are received . screen automatically . When only one of the MTS signal is received , the DVD + VCR automatically selects the corresponding 3 . Make sure the TUNING BAND is set appropriately receiving mode ( Stereo or SAP ) regardless of the ( TV or CATV ) . selected position . For normal operation , the display • TV : If you are using a standard antenna to should be in the STEREO position . The DVD + VCR receive channels . will then record a STEREO program when available , and record a mono program IF the program is NOT • CATV : If you are using basic cable to receive IN STEREO . For weak STEREO and / or SAP broad - channels . casts , changing the display to mono may give clearer sound . To Add or Erase Channels This feature allows you to add or erase channels AUDIO OUTPUT ( STEREO / LEFT / RIGHT ) from memory manually . Used during playback [ when AUDIO MODE ( HI - 1 . Choose the CH . ADD / DEL option , then use b / B FI / NORMAL ) is in HI - FI position ] for selecting the to select a channel to add or erase . audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT terminals ( L ch and R ch ) , and RF.OUT . This display setting 2 . Use ENTER ( OK ) to add or erase the channel . should normally be left in the stereo position , so that Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add or erase other when a stereo tape is played , the stereo sound will channels . be heard through the left and right channels . If a 3 . Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV screen . mono tape is played and the audio output is set to stereo , the same mono sound will be heard from both left and right channels . 14
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Displaying Disc Information Initial Settings - VDVDD Displaying Disc Information Initial Settings - D on - screen - VDVDD on - screen - D By using the DVD Setup menu , you can make vari - ous adjustments to items such as picture and sound . You can display various information about the disc You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu , among other things . For details on each loaded on - screen . Setup menu item , see pages 16 to 18 . 1 . Press DISPLAY to show various playback infor - mation . To display and exit the Menu : The items displayed differ depending on the disc Press SETUP MENU to display the menu . A second type or playing status . press of SETUP MENU will take you back to initial screen . 1 / 3 To go to the next level : Press B on the remote control . 1 / 12 To go back to the previous level : 0 : 20 : 09 Preparation Press b on the remote control . ABC 1 ENG General Operation 1 / 1 1 . Press DVD on the remote control . 3D SUR 2 . Press SETUP MENU . The Setup menu appears . 3 . Use v / V to select the desired option then press 2 . You can select an item by pressing v / V and B to move to the second level . The screen shows change or select the setting by pressing b / B . the current setting for the selected item , as well � Title ( Track ) – Current title ( or track ) . as alternate setting ( s ) . number / total number of titles ( or tracks ) . � Chapter – Current chapter number / total number 4 . Use v / V to select the second desired option of chapters . then press B to move to the third level . � Time – Elapsed playing time . 5 . Use v / V to select the desired setting then press � Audio – Selected audio language or channel . ENTER ( OK ) to confirm your selection . Some � Subtitle – Selected subtitle . items require additional steps . � Angle – Selected angle / total number of angles . � Sound – Selected sound mode . 6 . Press SETUP MENU or N ( PLAY ) to exit the Setup menu . Note : If no button is pressed for a few seconds , the on - screen display disappears . 15
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Progressive Scan LANGUAGE Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering . If you are using the Component Video jacks for con - nection 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 Menu Language monitor to component / progressive Input . Select a language for the VCR and DVD’s setup menu and information display . 1 . Select “ Progressive Scan � on the DISPLAY menu then press B . Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu 2 . Select “ On � using the v / V buttons . Select the language you prefer for the audio track 3 . Pressing ENTER / OK will set this unit to progres - ( disc audio ) , subtitles , and the disc menu . sive scan mode . Original : Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded . Note : If you set Progressive Scan to ON in error , you must Other : To select another language , press number buttons then ENTER ( OK ) to enter the corresponding reset the DVD + VCR . Press x ( STOP ) and hold it for 4 - digit number according to the language code list in more then five seconds before releasing it . The video the reference chapter ( see page 33 ) . If you enter the output will be restored to the standard setting , and a wrong language code , press CLEAR ( 0000 ) . picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor . Off ( for Disc Subtitle ) : Turn off Subtitle . DISPLAY TV Aspect 4 : 3 : Select when a standard 4 : 3 TV is connected . 16 : 9 : Select when a 16 : 9 wide TV is connected . Display Mode Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “ 4 : 3 � . Letterbox : Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen . Panscan : Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit . 16
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AUDIO LOCK ( Parental Control ) Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options . Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use . Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view . Many of these discs contain Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG parental control information that applies to the complete Preparation disc or to certain scenes on the disc . Movies and Bitstream : Select “ Bitstream � if you connect the scenes are rated from 1 to 8 , depending on the area . DVD + VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an DVD video discs may or may not respond to the amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital , parental control setting if the Area code of the disc is DTS or MPEG decoder . set wrongly . Some discs offer more suitable scenes as PCM ( for Dolby Digital / MPEG ) : Select when an alternative . Ratings are area dependent . connected to a two - channel digital stereo amplifi - The parental control feature allows you to block er . DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will access to scenes below the rating you input , thereby be automatically downmixed to two - channel PCM preventing your children from being able to view audio . material you believe is unsuitable . Off ( for DTS ) : If you select “ Off � , the DTS signal 1 . Select “ Rating � on the LOCK menu then press B . is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack . 2 . To access the Rating , Password and Area Code features , you must input the 4 - digit security code Sample Freq . ( Frequency ) you created . If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of han - If you have not yet entered a security code you are dling 96 kHz signals , select 48 kHz . When this choice prompted to do so . Input a 4 - digit code and press is made , this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz ENTER ( OK ) . Enter it again and press ENTER signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them . ( OK ) to verify . If you make a mistake before press - ing ENTER ( OK ) , press CLEAR ( 0000 ) . If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals , select 96 kHz . When this choice is 3 . Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons . made , this unit passes each type of signal through 1 - 8 : Rating one ( 1 ) has the most restrictions and without any further processing . rating eight ( 8 ) is the least restrictive . Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify Unlock : If you select unlock , parental control is its capabilities . not active and the disc plays in full . DRC ( Dynamic Range Control ) Note : If you set a rating for the player , all disc scenes with With the DVD format , you can hear a program’s the same rating or lower are played . Higher rated soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presen - scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is tation possible , thanks to digital audio technology . available on the disc . The alternative must have the However , you may wish to compress the dynamic same rating or a lower one . If no suitable alternative range of the audio output ( the difference between the is found , playback stops . You must enter the 4 - digit loudest sounds and the quietest ones ) . This allows password or change the rating level in order to play you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without los - the disc . ing clarity of sound . Set DRC to On for this effect . Vocal Set to On only when a multi - channel karaoke DVD is playing . The karaoke channels on the disc mix into normal stereo sound . 17
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4 . Press ENTER ( OK ) to confirm your rating selec - PBC tion , then press SETUP MENU to exit the menu . Set Playback Control ( PBC ) to On or Off . 5 . Press Z ( OPEN / CLOSE ) to activate parental control . On : Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC . Password ( Security Code ) Off : Video CDs with PBC are played the same You can enter or change password . way as Audio CDs . 1 . Select “ Password � on the LOCK menu then press Auto Play B . You can set up the DVD + VCR so a DVD disc auto - 2 . Follow step 2 as shown previous page ( Rating ) . matically starts playing whenever the DVD is To change the password , select the “ Change � , inserted . press ENTER ( OK ) and input the new 4 - digit code If Auto Play mode is set to On , this DVD player will then press ENTER ( OK ) . Input it again to verify . search for title that has the longest playback time and 3 . Press SETUP MENU to exit the menu . then play back the title automatically . On : Auto Play function is active . If you forget your Security Code Off : Auto Play function is not active . If you forget your security code you can clear it using Note : the following steps : The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs . 1 . Press SETUP MENU to display the Setup menu . 2 . Input the 6 - digit number “ 210499 � and the security B.L.E . ( Black Level Expansion ) code is cleared . To select the black level of playback pictures . Set 3 . Enter a new code as described above . your preference and monitor’s ability . On : Expanded grey scale . ( 0 IRE cut off ) Area Code Off : Standard grey scale . ( 7.5 IRE cut off ) Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc , based on the list in the DivX ( R ) VOD reference chapter ( see page 33 ) . ® We provide you the DivX VOD ( Video On Demand ) 1 . Select “ Area Code � on the LOCK menu then registration code that allows you to rent and purchase press B . ® videos using the DivX VOD service . For more infor - 2 . Follow step 2 as shown previous page ( Rating ) . mation , visit www.divx.com / vod . 3 . Select the first character using v / V buttons . 1 . Select “ DivX ( R ) VOD � option then press B . 4 . Press B and select the second character using 2 . Press ENTER ( OK ) while “ Select � is selected and v / V buttons . the registration code will appear . 5 . Press ENTER ( OK ) to confirm your area code Use the registration code to purchase or rent the ® selection . VOD service at videos from DivX www.divx.com / vod . Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on OTHERS this unit . 3 . Press ENTER ( OK ) to exit . Note : ® VOD can only All the downloaded videos from DivX be played back on this unit . 18
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Remote Control Function Remote Control A / B / C Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling three JVC video units independently . Each of the units can respond to one of three codes ( A , B or C ) . The remote control is preset to send C code signals 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 . Preparation 1 / I B ENTER x 1 - 3 • Keep pressing ENTER ( OK ) down during step 1 . 1 . Press the number Key “ 1 � for A , “ 2 � for B or “ 3 � for C to change the remote control code . 2 . Ensure the unit in VCR mode , and then turn off the power . 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 ( STOP ) 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 Search DVD . This function lets you visually search for a tape sec - tion in either direction : forward and backward . During VCR Tape Playback the high - speed picture search modes , the audio is muted and horizontal lines ( noise bars ) appear . Also , Press the VCR button to select the device to be a short time is needed to stabilize the tape speed operated . when re - entering the PLAY mode so slight interfer - ence may be observed during this time . Basic Instructions To search : 1 . Turn on the TV . 1 . Press m ( REW ) or M ( FF ) during playback . Press and hold m ( REW ) or M ( FF ) during 2 . Tune the TV to the DVD + VCR output channel tape fast winding . ( CH 3 or 4 ) or if a direct VIDEO / AUDIO connection is made between the DVD + VCR and 2 . To return to playback , press N ( PLAY ) . the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO . Note : 3 . Insert a pre - recorded video cassette . After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the unit returns to PLAY The indicator lights and the DVD + VCR mode to protect the tape and video heads . powers on automatically . Still Picture and Frame - by - Frame Playback 4 . If the ( TIMER ) indicator in the display window is lit , press POWER ( 1 ) once . 1 . Press X ( PAUSE ) during playback . A still picture appears on the TV screen and the 5 . If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit audio is muted . starts playback automatically . If not , press N ( PLAY ) . 2 If the still picture vibrates vertically , stabilize it by using v / V ( - / + ) on the Remote Control . 6 . Press x ( STOP ) to stop playback . If the tape reaches the end before you press x ( STOP ) the 3 . Press X ( PAUSE ) repeatedly to advance the DVD + VCR automatically stops , rewinds and video picture one frame at a time . ejects the tape . 4 . To return to playback , press N ( PLAY ) . Note : Note : It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play - After 5 minutes in STILL mode the unit stops to protect the back because it is automatically selected by the unit . tape and video heads . Auto Tracking Slow Motion Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove 1 . While in still mode , press M ( FF ) . snow or streaks and beings when : The tape is played at a speed 1 / 19 times slower • A tape is played for the first time . than the normal speed . • The tape speed ( SP , LP , SLP ) changes . 2 . Use v / V ( - / + ) on the Remote Control if necessary • Streaks or snow appear due to scratches on the to adjust the tracking . tape . 3 . To return to the normal speed , press N ( PLAY ) . Manual Tracking Notes : • During slow motion , audio is muted and horizontal To manually adjust the tracking use the v / V ( - / + ) lines ( noise bars ) may appear on the TV screen . buttons on the Remote Control during playback . This is normal . Notes : • After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the unit goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and • Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment . video heads . • Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds . 20
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The other options are ( LEFT ) POSITION , which CM SKIP ( Commercial Skip ) results in the left channel sound ( L ) being heard This feature is useful for skipping commercials or from both speakers or ( RIGHT ) POSITION , which short program segments . results in the right channel sound ( R ) being heard from both speakers . 1 . Press in playback mode . The unit performs a fast forward picture search 3 . Insert a cassette and press N ( PLAY ) . through 30 seconds of recording . 2 . Press again to extend the search time by an addition 30 seconds . The maximum search time is MTS ( Multi - Channel TV Sound ) 3 minutes . 3 . When the search is complete , the unit goes into This DVD + VCR can decode MTS stereo and bilingual playback mode automatically . ( SAP ) off - the - air broadcast sound signals . It also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies as long as they operate on assigned cable frequen - VHS Hi - Fi oStereo / / VHS Hi - Fi Stere cies and use the EIA - recommended MTS stereo / bilin - gual TV sound system . MTS sBroadcastt MTS Broadca Multichannel TV Sound Indicator ( MTS ) When you press ENTER ( OK ) one or both of the indi - This DVD + VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi - Fi audio cators appears on the TV Screen . sound system for recording and playback . The infor - mation below gives a brief description of Hi - Fi audio STEREO and how to record and play a tape in the Hi - Fi audio The DVD + VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS mode . Hi - Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE option is in the STEREO position . The DVD + VCR Hi - Fi Stereo Audio Sound can also record mono audio onto the mono audio A stereo TV with AUDIO / VIDEO input jacks or a track . stereo audio system is required for true stereo play - back . To experience the full and rich stereo sound SAP available with Hi - Fi recorded tapes , we recommend Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program , Operation the connection of this unit to a home stereo audio which is used for a second language or additional system . information . 1 . Set the AUDIO MODE option to HI - FI on the VCR STEREO / SAP SETUP menu . Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired recording mode ( STEREO or SAP ) . 2 . Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO so that the left channel sound ( L ) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound ( R ) is heard from the right speaker . 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 . 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 z ( REC ) 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 9 . Press x ( STOP ) to stop recording . If the tape menu is set appropriately ( TV or CATV ) . reaches the end before x ( STOP ) is pressed , the 4 . Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu DVD + VCR stops , rewinds and ejects the tape . appears . Tip : 5 . Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM menu and Use X ( PAUSE ) for best results when making press ENTER ( OK ) . changes while recording . For example , if you want to change channels while recording , first press X ( PAUSE ) to put the unit in pause mode , select the desired channel on the DVD + VCR , and then press X ( PAUSE ) 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 X ( PAUSE ) to pause the tape during 6 . Use the v / V buttons to switch between the recording . The REC indicator flashes in the display program options , and the b / B buttons to input window . the program information : 2 . When you want to continue recording , press X Input the month , day , start and stop times of the ( PAUSE ) or press z ( REC ) . program you want to record . After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode , the DVD + VCR stops automatically to protect the tape and the video heads . 22
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CHANNEL : Select a TV channel , LINE1 or Checking or Erasing the Timer Program LINE2 . If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box ( con - Programming can be checked whenever the verter ) you must set the channel to match the DVD + VCR is turned on . cable box output channel ( usually CH 3 or 4 ) . Change channels on the cable box instead of with 1 . Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu the DVD + VCR . If you use a cable converter , you appears . can program multiple recordings only on the con - 2 . Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM menu and verter box output channel . This is because the press ENTER ( OK ) . converter determines what channel you view 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 . 3 . Use b / B to select a program you want to check REPEAT : To record up to 8 programs on a certain or erase . To erase the program , press CLEAR day of every week select WEEKLY . To record up ( 0000 ) . to 8 programs at the same time Monday through Friday select DAILY . Otherwise select ONCE . 4 . Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV screen . 7 . Press SETUP MENU and the program is memo - rized 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 pro - grams overlap on the same day ( see the example ) , 9 . Ensure you insert a tape with the record safety Operation the second program is not recorded until the first is tab intact before the first programmed time . finished . 10 . Press x ( STOP ) to end timer recording . Notes : • If you make a mistake or want to change a set - ting , use v to select the option and correct it using b / B . • If the program preset time is past , the “ PAST In this example , the first part of program numbers 2 TIME PROGRAMMED � message appears on the and 3 are not recorded . TV screen . Return to the incorrect program and program it with the correct time . • If you enter a past date , the timer recording will be performed 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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Basic Recording ( One - Touch Recording ) Instant Timer Recording You can record from an external component , such as With this feature you can record for a preset length a camcorder or VCR , connected to any of the unit’s without using the program timer . external inputs . 1 . Turn on DVD + VCR and the TV . 1 . Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the unit . See page 11 . 2 . Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD + VCR output 2 . Press AUX repeatedly to select the external input channel ( CH 3 or 4 ) . If a direct VIDEO / AUDIO to record from . connection is made between the DVD + VCR and the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO . • LINE1 ( L1 ) : Audio / Video Input mounted on back panel . 3 . Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact . • LINE2 ( L2 ) : Audio / Video Input mounted on 4 . Select the desired channel using CH ( + / - ) or the front panel . number buttons ( 0 - 9 ) . The channel number 3 . Load a recordable tape . appears on the TV screen . If you are recording 4 . Set a recording mode ( SP or SLP ) as necessary from another source via audio / video input jacks by pressing SPEED repeatedly . ( at the rear or front panel ) , select LINE1 ( rear jacks ) or LINE2 ( front jacks ) by using AUX . 5 . Play the tape or disc in the external component . If you have a TV attached to your unit , you can 5 . Set the desired recording speed ( SP or SLP ) see the video playing . using SPEED . The tape speed appears on the TV 6 . Press z ( REC ) once to start recording . screen . The REC indicator lights in the display window . 6 . Press z ( REC ) twice . The menu appears on the 7 . Press x ( STOP ) to stop recording . TV screen , recording starts , and the ( TIMER ) Notes : indicator lights . Before recording , confirm the recording start position . • INSTANT TIMER RECORD • If your source is copy - protected using CopyGuard , CHANNEL 2 you will not be able to record it using this unit . SPEED SP See Copyright on page 6 for more details . START NOW • To record for a fixed length of time , see Instant LENGTH 0H30M Timer Recording . 7 . Press z ( REC ) repeatedly to select the recording time length . Each time you press this button the To pause the recording recording time increases 30 minutes ( up to 9 1 . Press X ( PAUSE ) to pause the tape during hours ) . At the end of the recording , the DVD + VCR recording . The REC indicator flashes in the will stop recording and shut off . display window . If you set the time to 0H00M , the DVD + VCR goes 2 . When you want to continue recording , press into the normal recording mode . Press x ( STOP ) X ( PAUSE ) or press z ( REC ) . to stop the recording . After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode , the unit stops Note : automatically to protect the tape and the video During Instant Timer Recording , you cannot change heads . the channel on the DVD + VCR . Checking the Recording Time Press z ( REC ) once to check the recording time . The recalled setting automatically returns to the TV screen after 6 seconds . Extending the Recording Time The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing z ( REC ) . Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30 - minute increments . Note : If you press X ( PAUSE ) during instant timer record - ing , the instant timer recording is cancelled . It goes to normal recording PAUSE mode . 24
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Each press of the ENTER ( OK ) changes the TV Copying from DVD to VCR screen in 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 . JAN 1 , MON 2 : 15 PM 2 . Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck . 2 : 15 PM 0 : 35 : 40 3 . Find the place on the DVD from which you want 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 If a tape with contents recorded on it is inserted into 4 . Press the z ( REC ) . The DVD goes into PLAY the VCR , the real - time counter shows length of the mode and the VCR goes into RECORD mode . If tape running in hours , minutes , and seconds . Press the DVD disc menu appears , you may need to DISPLAY to select the real - time counter display . press N ( PLAY ) manually to begin copying . Every press of DISPLAY changes the TV screen as illustrated below . 5 . When the DVD is finished playing , press x ( STOP ) to end copying . 2 : 15 AM 0 : 05 : 25 REM 1 : 07 Notes : CLOCK COUNTER REMAINING TIME • If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected , you will not be able to copy the disc . It is not permitted Counter Memory to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs ( or Discs ) . “ Lock � is This feature is useful if there is a section of tape you displayed in the display window . want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times . • You must stop the copy process manually when the 1 . Begin recording or playing a tape . DVD movie ends , or the unit may replay and record over and over again . 2 . Press DISPLAY until the real - time counter is dis - played on the TV screen . • When you stop the DVD playback during copying , the Operation 3 . At the point that you want to locate later , reset the recording on VCR is stopped automatically . real - time counter to “ 0 : 00 : 00 � by pressing CLEAR ( 0000 ) . 4 . Continue to play or record . On - Screen Display - CVCRR On - Screen Display - V 5 . Press x ( STOP ) when recording or playback finishes . Some of these functions will be displayed every time the DVD + VCR is operated . 6 . Press m ( REW ) . The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about “ 0 : 00 : 00 � . � � � � � Tape Remaining This function displays the amount of time remaining on the tape during recording or playback . Press PLAY HI - FI CH 4 DISPLAY repeatedly until the REM indicator displays SP STEREO on the TV screen during recording or playback . The remaining tape length may not be displayed cor - rectly depending on the condition of the tape and the kind of the tape ( T - 140 , T - 160 , or T - 210 etc . ) . JAN 1 , MON 2 : 15 PM Notes : � � • The function displays can be seen displayed on the TV � TAPE SPEED DISPLAY � STEREO / SAP DISPLAY screen for 5 seconds . ( MONO is not displayed ) � FUNCTION DISPLAY • The clock ( or tape counter , tape remaining ) mode will be � DATE DISPLAY displayed until you press ENTER ( OK ) . � HI - FI DISPLAY � CLOCK / COUNT / • The tape counter and the remaining tape length indica - � CHANNEL DISPLAY tor appear only when a cassette is inserted . Also , the REMAIN DISPLAY remaining tape length indicator appears after any tape operation . 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 make recordings using modes , the DVD + VCR automatically starts S - VHS format tapes . 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 . • After you have finished using the DVD + VCR , rewind , eject , and remove the cassette . Place the Easy Information cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from If the Extended Data Service ( XDS ) signals are pro - dust . It is not necessary to rewind the cassette vided along with normal TV signal in your area or dur - before removing it , but if you do , it is ready to play ing playback of a tape recorded with Extended Data or record the next time you use it . Service ( XDS ) signals , the station ID , program title , and program details are shown on the TV screen . • Be sure the DVD + VCR channel selector is on the When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service correct channel you wish to record . The channel ( XDS ) signals , press ENTER ( OK ) and the station ID that is being recorded can always be checked by will appear on the TV screen . Press ENTER ( OK ) setting the television on the DVD + VCR channel again and the program details will appear on the TV ( CH 3 or 4 ) and pressing the TV / VCR to turn the screen . DVD + VCR’s TV indicator off . When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data • Do not attempt to hook up more than one televi - Service ( XDS ) signals , press ENTER ( OK ) twice and sion set to the DVD + VCR for either recording or the program title and program details will appear on playback . the TV screen . Program Details LENGTH : Indicates the run length of a program . VCR Auto Play System TIME REMAINING : Indicates the remaining time of a program . RATING : Indicates the rating of the current program This DVD + VCR features automatic playback . ( N / A , G , PG , PG - 13 , R , NC - 17 , X and Not Rated ) . The rating N / A means that the motion picture ratings are not When you load a tape with the safety tab removed applicable to this program . the following occurs : • The Output Source is changed to VCR mode CH 4 automatically . SP WABC STEREO • The power turns on automatically and playback begins . • At the end of the tape , the DVD + VCR stops , then “ Home video � rewinds . JAN 1 , MON 2 : 15 PM • The tape is ejected after rewinding and the turns itself Easy Information Screen off automatically . ( Station ID ) PROGRAM DETAILS “ Home video � LENGTH 01 : 00 Note : TIME REMAINING 00 : 26 Auto power off does not function during regular DVD play RATING N / A mode . ( DVD + VCR power stays on . ) Easy Information Screen ( Program details ) 26
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Operations - DVD Playback uSetupp Playback Set � Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to this unit . � Audio System : Turn the Audio System on and select the input source connected to this unit . 1 . Press Z ( OPEN / CLOSE ) to open the disc tray . 2 . Load your chosen disc in the tray with the playback side down . 3 . Press Z ( OPEN / CLOSE ) to close the tray . READING appears on the display window , and playback starts automatically . If playback does not start , press N ( PLAY ) . In some cases , the disc menu might appear instead . Note : If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings ( not authorized ) , the 4 - digit code must be entered and / or the disc must be authorized ( see “ Rating � , on page 17 ) . General efeaturess General featur Buttons Operations Discs ALL Z ( OPEN / CLOSE ) Opens or closes the disc tray . ALL X ( PAUSE ) During playback , press X to pause playback . DVD VCD DivX Press X repeatedly to play Frame - by - Frame . . / > ( SKIP ) During playback , press . or > to go to the next ALL chapter / track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter / track . peration Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter / track . m / M During playback , press m or M repeatedly to DVD VCD DivX ( REW / FF ) select the required scan speed . ACD MP3 DVD , DivX disc ; 4 steps O Video CD , MP3 , Audio CD ; 3 steps While the playback is paused , press M repeatedly to DVD VCD DivX play in slow motion ( 4 steps , forward only ) . REPEAT During playback , press REPEAT repeatedly to select a ALL desired repeat mode . DVD Video discs : Chapter / Title / Off Video CD , Audio CD , DivX / MP3 / WMA discs : Track / All / Off Note : If you press > once during Repeat Chapter playback , the repeat playback cancels . REPEAT A - B During playback , each press of A - B button to select point DVD VCD A and point B and repeats a sequence from point A ( Starting point ) to point B ( End point ) . DivX ACD Note : The A - B repeat function is available only in the current track . ZOOM During playback or pause mode , press ZOOM to enlarge DVD VCD DIVX the video image ( 4 steps ) . You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V buttons . Press CLEAR ( 0000 ) to exit . Note : Zoom may not work on some DVDs . 27
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Buttons Operations Discs RANDOM During playback or in stop mode , press RANDOM for ran - ACD MP3 WMA dom playback . TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu , the title menu appears DVD on the screen . Otherwise , the disc menu may appears . DVD DISC MENU The disc menu appears on the screen . DVD ANGLE During playback of DVD disc contains scenes recorded different camera angles , press ANGLE repeatedly to select a desired angle . Tip : The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when alternate angles are available . DVD DivX SUBTITLE During playback , press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language . A.MONITOR During playback , press A.MONITOR repeatedly to hear a DVD DivX different audio language or audio track . VCD DVD VCD DivX Marker Search Additional efeaturess Additional featur To enter a Marker 3D Surround You can start playback from up to nine memorized To produce a 3D surround effect that simulates multi - points . To enter a marker , press MARKER at the channel audio from two stereo speakers ( instead of desired point on the disc . The Marker icon appears the five + speakers normally required for multi - channel on the TV screen briefly . Repeat to enter up to nine audio from a home theater system ) . markers . DVD VCD DivX To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1 . Press DISPLAY during playback . 1 . During disc playback , press SEARCH . The mark - 2 . Use 3 or 4 to select the sound option . er search menu appears on the screen . The sound option will be highlighted . 2 . Within 10 seconds , press b / B to select a marker number that you want to recall or clear . 3 . Use 1 or 2 to select “ 3D SUR � . To turn off the 3D Surround effect , select “ Normal � . 3 . Press ENTER ( OK ) and playback starts from the marked scene . Or , Press CLEAR ( 0000 ) and the ACD marker number is erased from the list . 1 . Press A.MONITOR during playback . 4 . You can play any marker by inputting its number “ 3D SUR � appears on the menu screen . on the marker search menu . 2 . To return to normal playback , press A.MONITOR DVD ACD VCD Last Scene Memory repeatedly until “ 3D SUR � disappears from the menu screen . This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed . The last scene remains in memory DVD VCD DivX Time Search even if you remove the disc from the player or switch To start playing at any chosen time on the disc : off the player . If you load a disc that has the scene memorized , the scene is automatically recalled . 1 . Press DISPLAY during playback . 2 . Press v / V to select the time clock icon and Note : “ - - : - - : - - � appears . This player does not memorize the scene of a disc if you switch off the player before commencing to play 3 . Input the required start time in hours , minutes , the disc . and seconds from left to right . If you enter the wrong numbers , press CLEAR ( 0000 ) to remove Screen Saver the numbers you entered . Then input the correct numbers . The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD + VCR in Stop mode for about five minutes . 4 . Press ENTER ( OK ) to confirm . Playback starts from the selected time . 28
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Playing an Audio CD or Programmed cPlaybackk Playing an Audio CD or Programmed Playba MP3 / WMA lfilee MP3 / WMA fi The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory . This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3 / WMA files Aprogram can contain 30 tracks . recorded media . 1 . Insert an Audio CD or MP3 / WMA files recorded MP3 / WMA / Audio CD media . AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears . Once you insert an MP3 / WMA files recorded media 2 . During STOP mode , press PROGRAM and or Audio CD , a menu appears on the TV screen . E the mark will appear Press v / V to select a track / file then press PLAY or Note : ENTER ( OK ) and playback starts . You can use vari - Press PROGRAM again to exit the program edit able playback functions . Refer to page 27 - 28 . E mode , then the mark will disappear . 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 . Select the track you want to start playing on the “ Program � list . ID3 TAG 5 . Press N ( PLAY ) or to start . Playback begins in • When playing a file containing information such as the order in which you programmed the tracks . track titles , you can see the information by pressing Playback stops after all of the tracks on the DISPLAY . [ Song , Artist , Album , Comment , Genre ] “ Program � list have played once . 6 . To resume normal playback from programmed • If there is no information , “ No ID3 TAG � appear on playback , select a track on the list and then press the menu screen . N ( PLAY ) . Tips : Repeat Programmed Tracks • If you are in a file list on the “ MUSIC � menu and Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode . want to return to the Folder list , use the v / V to Operation • Track : repeats the current track highlight and press ENTER ( OK ) . • All : repeats all the tracks on programmed list . • Press DISC MENU to move to the next page . • Off ( No display ) : does not play repeatedly . • On a CD with MP3 / WMA and JPEG you can switch Note : MP3 / WMA and JPEG . Press TITLE and MUSIC or If you press > once during Repeat Track playback , PHOTO word on top of the menu is highlighted . the repeat playback cancels . Erasing a Track from “ Program � List MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is 1 . During STOP mode , press PROGRAM and limited as follows : E • Sampling frequency : within 8 - 48 kHz ( MP3 ) , the mark will appear within 32 - 48kHz ( WMA ) 2 . Use v V b B to select the track that you wish to • Bit rate : within 32 - 320kbps ( MP3 ) , erase from the Program list . 32 - 320kbps ( WMA ) 3 . Press CLEAR ( 0000 ) . Repeat step 1 ~ 3 to erase • The player cannot read an MP3 / WMA file that additional tracks on the list . has a file extension other than “ . mp3 � / “ . wma � . • CD - R physical format should be ISO 9660 Erasing the Complete Program List • If you record MP3 / WMA files using software 1 . During STOP mode , press PROGRAM and that cannot create a file system ( eg . Direct - CD ) E the mark will appear it is impossible to playback MP3 / WMA files . 2 . Use v V b B to select “ Clear All � , then press . We recommend that you use Easy - CD Creator , which creates an ISO 9660 file system . Note : • File names should have a maximum of 8 letters The programs are also cleared when the power is off and must incorporate an . mp3 or . wma extension . or the disc is removed . • They should not contain special letters such as / ? * : “ < > l etc . • The total number of files in a folder should be less than 1190 files . 29
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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 . The PHOTO Still Picture menu appears on the TV screen . 1 . Press X ( PAUSE ) during slide show . The player will now go into PAUSE mode . 2 . To return to the slide show , press N ( PLAY ) or press X ( PAUSE ) a gain . Moving to another File Press > or . or cursor ( b or B ) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file . Zoom Use zoom to enlarge the photo image . ( see page 27 ) 2 . Press v / V to select a folder , and press ENTER ( OK ) . A list of files in the folder appears . To rotate picture If you are in a file list and want to return to the Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the previous Folder list , use the v / V buttons on the picture clockwise or counter clockwise . remote to highlight and press ENTER ( OK ) . 3 . If you want to view a particular file , press v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER ( OK ) or N ( PLAY ) . The selected file will appear for viewing . JPEG disc compatibility with this player is While viewing a file , you can press x ( STOP ) to limited as follows : move to the previous menu ( PHOTO menu ) . • Depending upon the size and number of JPEG Tips : files , it could take a long time for the DVD + VCR • Information and user guidance regarding the cur - to read the disc’s contents . If you don’t see an rent image is displayed in the lower part of the on - screen display after several minutes , some of screen . You can toggle this bar on and off using the files may be too large — reduce the resolution RETURN ( O ) . of the JPEG files to less than 5760 ( Horizontal ) x 3840 ( Vertical ) pixels and burn another disc . • There are three Slide Speed options : • The total number of files in a folder should be > > > ( Fast ) , > > ( Normal ) and > ( Slow ) less than 1190 files . Use v V bB to highlight the Speed . Then , use b / B to select the option you want to use then • Some discs may be incompatible due to a differ - press ENTER ( OK ) . ent recording format or the condition of disc . • On a disc with MP3 / WMA and JPEG you can • Ensure that all the selected files have the “ . jpg � switch MP3 / WMA and JPEG . Press TITLE and extensions when copying into the CD layout . MUSIC or PHOTO word on top of the menu is • If the files have “ . jpe � or “ . jpeg � extensions , highlighted . 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 . 30
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Playing a DivX Movie lfilee Playing a DivX Movie fi DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows : Using this DVD + VCR , you can play DivX file . • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 1 . Insert a DivX file recorded media . The MOVIE 720x576 ( W x H ) pixel . menu appears on the TV screen . • The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by 56 characters . • If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file , it may be displayed as “ _ � mark on the dis - play . • If the number of the screen frame is over 30 per 1 second , this unit may not operate nor - mally . • If the video and audio structure of recorded file is not interleaved , either video or audio is 2 . Press v / V to select a folder , and press . A list of outputted . files in the folder appears . • If the file is recorded with GMC , the unit sup - ports only 1 - point of the record level . 3 . If you want to view a particular file , press v / V to GMC ? * highlight a file and press or N ( PLAY ) . GMC is the acronym for Global Motion You can use variable playback functions . Refer to Compensation . It is an encoding tool specified in page 27 - 28 . MPEG4 standard . Some MPEG4 encoders , like DivX , have this option . 4 . Press x ( STOP ) to stop the playback . The Movie There are different levels of GMC encoding , menu appears usually called 1 - point , 2 - point , or 3 - point GMC . Tips : Playable DivX file • If you are in a file list and want to return to the pre - . avi , . mpg , . mpeg vious Folder list , use the v / V buttons on the Playable Subtitle format Operation remote to highlight and press . SubRip ( * . srt / * . txt ) • Press DISC MENU to move to the next page . SAMI ( * . smi ) SubStation Alpha ( * . ssa / * . txt ) • On a CD with MP3 / WMA , JPEG and MOVIE file , MicroDVD ( * . sub / * . txt ) you can switch MUSIC , PHOTO and MOVIE menu . SubViewer 1.0 ( * . sub ) Press TITLE and MUSIC , PHOTO and MOVIE word SubViewer 2.0 ( * . sub / * . txt ) / on top of the menu is highlighted . TMPlayer ( * . txt ) • The disc subtitle may not be displayed properly , if a Playable Codec format DivX subtitle is downloaded through the internet . “ DIVX3 . xx � , “ DIVX4 . xx � , “ DIVX5 . xx � , • If the Disc Subtitle setup menu does not have the “ MP43 � , “ 3IVX � . DivX subtitile language you are going to play , the subtitle may not be displayed properly . Playable Audio format “ Dolby Digital � , “ DTS � , “ PCM � , “ MP3 � , “ WMA � . • Sampling frequency : within 8 - 48 kHz ( MP3 ) , Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle within 32 - 48kHz ( WMA ) If the subtitle does not display properly during play - • Bit rate : within 8 - 320kbps ( MP3 ) , back , press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds 32 - 320kbps ( WMA ) then press b / B to select another language code until • Not all the WMA Audio format is compatible with the subtitle is displayed properly . this unit . 31
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Playing a DVD VR format Maintenance and cServicee Playing a DVD VR format Maintenance and Servi sDiscc Di Refer to the information in this chapter before con - This unit will play DVD - R / RW discs recorded using tacting a service technician . the DVD - Video format that have been finalized using a DVD - recorder . Handling the Unit • This unit will play DVD - RW discs recorded using When shipping the unit the Video Recording ( VR ) format . Please save the original shipping carton and packing 1 . Insert a disc and close the tray , It start playing materials . If you need to ship the unit , for maximum automatically . protection , re - pack the unit as it was originally packed 2 . The DVD - VR menu appears on the TV screen at the factory . when you press DISC MENU buttons while play - ing . Keeping the exterior surfaces clean • Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit . • Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time . since they leave marks on the surface . Cleaning the unit To clean the player , use a soft , dry cloth . If the sur - faces are extremely dirty , use a soft cloth lightly mois - 3 . Press v / V to select a track then press PLAY or tened with a mild detergent solution . and playback starts . Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol , benzine , or thinner , as these might damage the surface of the 4 . Press DISC MENU to move to the list menu . unit . Notes : • Unfinalized DVD - R / RW discs cannot be played in Maintaining the Unit this player . The DVD + VCR is a high - tech , precision device . If the • Some DVD - VR disc are made with CPRM data by optical pick - up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or DVD RECORDER . Player does not support these worn , the picture quality could be diminished . s . kinds of disc Depending on the operating environment , regular What is ‘ CPRM ’ ? inspection and maintenance are recommended after CPRM is a copy protection system ( with scramble every 1,000 hours of use . system ) only allowing the recording of ‘ copy once ’ broadcast programs . CPRM stands for Content For details , please contact your nearest authorized Protection for Recordable Media . service center . This player is CPRM compatible , which means that you can record copy - once broadcast programs , but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings . CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD - RW discs formatted in VR mode , and CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM . 32
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Reference Language Codes 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 Operation 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 a 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 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 Heard 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 33
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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 out - No power . let securely . � Refer to page 6 . 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 wrong position . 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 ( v / V ) 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 � DVD + VCR was turned off while setting � Keep pressing the x ( STOP ) button SCAN MODE � for more 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 compo - nent video input . 34
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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 . � Cancel the Rating function or change � The Rating level is set . the rating level . � Eject the tape in . � Is the cassette compartment empty ? Video tape cannot be inserted . � Audio mode is not set properly . No Hi - Fi sound � Select STEREO by repeatedly pressing AUDIO on the remote control . � Remove the obstacle . The remote control � There is an obstacle in the path of the does not work properly . remote control and this unit . � 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 the ( 7m ) . 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 ) . � Turn camcorder on and operate Camcorder image is � Camcorder is off . properly . not shown . � Press AUX to select LINE input Camcorder image via � DVD + VCR SOURCE SELECT is not channel ( LINE1 or LINE2 ) . AV input to DVD + VCR set to LINE1 or LINE2 . is not shown on TV screen . Timer recording is not � Set clock to correct time . � Clock in DVD + VCR is not set to possible . correct time . � Timer has been programmed � Reprogram Timer . Reference incorrectly . � Reprogram Timer and turn DVD + VCR � indicator light does not appear after off to enable timer . programming timer . 35
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nSpecificationss Specificatio General Power requirements 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Dimensions ( approx . ) 16.9 " X 3.1 " X 10.4 " ( 430 X 78.5 X 265 mm ) ( w x h x d ) Weight ( approx . ) 9.26 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 S - VIDEO OUT ( Y ) 1.0 V ( p - p ) , 75 ohms , negative sync , Mini DIN 4 - pin x 1 ( C ) 0.286 V ( p - p ) 75 ohms 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 : Video cable x 1 , Audio cable ( L / R ) x 1 , 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 . 36
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