Sylvania DVC841G Owner's Manual

Sylvania DVC841G Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Please read before using this unit.
DVD/CD Player with Video Cassette Recorder
DVC841G
If you need additional operating assistance
after reading this owner's manual, please call
TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429
or visit our web site at
http://www.SylvaniaConsumerElectronics.com

Table of Contents

Laser Safety ................................................................................. 2
■ Important Safeguards ................................................................ 3
Location and Handling ................................................................. 4
Moisture Condensation Warning .................................................. 4
About Copyright ........................................................................... 4
Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs ........................................... 4
Symbols Used in This Manual ..................................................... 4
Maintenance ................................................................................. 4
■ About the Video Cassettes and Discs ...................................... 5
Playable Video Cassettes ............................................................ 5
Playable Discs ............................................................................. 5
Unplayable Discs ......................................................................... 5
■ Connections ................................................................................ 6
RF Output Channel ...................................................................... 6
Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box .............................................. 6
Connection to an Audio System .................................................. 6
Connection to a TV ...................................................................... 7
■ Preparation for Use .................................................................... 8
Turn on the Unit for the First Time............................................... 8
To Add or Delete Channels ......................................................... 8
Clock Setup .................................................................................. 8
■ Function Overview ..................................................................... 9
Front Panel Indicator .................................................................... 9
VCR / DVD Switching .................................................................. 9
Front & Rear Terminals................................................................ 9
Remote Control ........................................................................... 10
■ Playback ..................................................................................... 11
■ Other Operations ....................................................................... 11
Index Search ............................................................................... 11
Time Search ................................................................................ 11
Auto Repeat ................................................................................ 12
Basic TV Connection
Antenna
Cable TV
signal
or
(Back of TV)
Disconnect
5
Please refer to "Connections" on page 6.
DVC841G_E8A04UD.indd 1
Supplied Accessories
Remote control (NB177UD)
with two AA batteries
Audio/Video cables
(WPZ0102TM015 /
WPZ0102LTE01)
■ Recording ................................................................................... 12
■ Playback ..................................................................................... 15
■ WMA Playback ........................................................................... 16
■ On-Screen Display ..................................................................... 16
■ Search Functions ...................................................................... 17
■ Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback ............................. 18
■ Special Settings ......................................................................... 19
■ DVD Setup .................................................................................. 20
■ Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 23
■ Specifications ............................................................................ 24
■ Language Code List .................................................................. 24
■ Limited Warranty ....................................................................... 24
■ Español ....................................................................................... 25
■ Quick Use Guide ........................................................................ 27
Antenna
Cable TV
(Back of DVD/VCR)
signal
or
2
ANT-IN
3
Connect
ANT-OUT
Connect
RF cable
(supplied)
INSTRUCCIONES EN
ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
Recording & OTR (One Touch Recording) ................................. 12
Timer Recording ......................................................................... 12
Hints for OTR and Timer Recording ........................................... 1
Copying a Video Tape ................................................................ 14
Using Track Search .................................................................... 17
Using Title / Chapter Search ....................................................... 17
Using Time Search ..................................................................... 17
Marker Setup .............................................................................. 17
LANGUAGE Setting .................................................................... 20
DISPLAY Setting ......................................................................... 21
AUDIO Setting ............................................................................ 21
PARENTAL Setting ..................................................................... 22
OTHERS Setting ......................................................................... 22
(Back of TV)
AC
outlets
RF cable
(WPZ0901TM002)
Owner's Manual
(1VMN22700)
Owner's Manual
4
Plug in
From DVD/VCR
From TV
2006/02/08 18:5:4

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Please read before using this unit. DVD/CD Player with Video Cassette Recorder DVC841G If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429 or visit our web site at http://www.SylvaniaConsumerElectronics.com Table of Contents Precautions Laser Safety ...
  • Page 2: Precautions

    WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instruc- tions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. . Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4: Location And Handling

    Location and Handling • Do not stand this unit up vertically. Install this unit in a hori- zontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of this unit. Do not place this unit directly on top of the TV. •...
  • Page 5: About The Video Cassettes And Discs

    About the Video Cassettes and Discs Playable Video Cassettes Use only cassettes marked with this unit. Playable Discs Playable Mark (logo) discs DVD-Video *1, 2, , 5, 9 DVD-RW DVD-R *1, , 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 DVD+RW DVD+R *1, , 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 Audio CD...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Connections Please refer to “Basic TV Connection” on the front page before you use this unit. RF Output Channel If channel 3 has been already occupied for broadcasting, 1) Set your TV to channel 4. 2) Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit. ) Press [OUTPUT] on the unit so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.
  • Page 7: Connection To A Tv

    Connection to a TV Basic Audio AUDIO IN Audio cable (supplied) DVD/VCR DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT ANT-IN AUDIO IN COAXIAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN ANT-OUT DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (Analog)
  • Page 8: Preparation For Use

    Preparation for Use Turn on the Unit for the First Time Operations described in this manual are mainly based on the remote control. Turn on the TV and set it to channel . • If channel  has been already occupied for broadcasting, see “RF Output Channel”...
  • Page 9: Function Overview

    Function Overview Front Panel Indicator Lights up when power is on. Lights up during a recording. Blinks when a recording is paused. POWER F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY Lights up when the Timer Recording or an OTR recording has been set. VCR / DVD Switching You must select which component you wish to operate with [OUTPUT] at first, as this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD player.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE POWER /EJECT SPEED AUDIO SKIP/CH. VCR/TV SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY STOP REC/OTR MENU ENTER SETUP TOP MENU RETURN MODE ZOOM SEARCH CLEAR/ MODE C. RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT T-SET Installing the Batteries for the Remote Control Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control.
  • Page 11: Vcr Functions

    Playback Before: Turn on the TV and set it to channel . • If channel  has been already occupied for broadcasting, see “RF Output Channel” section on page 6. Insert a video To start playback cassette into this unit. PLAY STOP To stop playback...
  • Page 12: Auto Repeat

    Auto Repeat This function will playback a tape repeatedly from the beginning when the tape reaches the end. Press [MENU] and select “AUTO REPEAT” during playback. MENU Hint • To cancel Auto Repeat, follow step 1 above. Then, press [B] so that “OFF” appears beside “AUTO REPEAT”. Press [CLEAR/C.RESET] to exit. •...
  • Page 13: Hints For Otr And Timer Recording

    Select “AM” or “PM”. Then press [B] to go to next step. Repeat the procedure in steps 5 and 6 to set the end time. Select the desired channel. Then press [B] to go to next step. • If you have connected the unit to a cable box or satellite box as the connection on page 6, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 (the RF output channel of the VCR).
  • Page 14: Copying A Video Tape

    Copying a Video Tape Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. (Back of another source) DVD/VCR COMPONENT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT 1) Insert a pre-recorded tape into another VCR for playing. 2) Insert a tape with its record tab into this unit for recording.
  • Page 15: Dvd Functions

    Playback Before: Turn on the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to this unit. Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel. ⇒Page 16 Insert a disc with label facing up. OPEN/CLOSE POWER /EJECT...
  • Page 16: Wma Playback

    WMA Playback WMA is a method of compressing files. You can copy WMA files on CD-R/RWs from the computer and play the files on this unit. Insert a WMA-format disc, then the file list will automatically appear on the TV screen. Press [MENU] when you want to call up the file list again while WMA-format disc is already inserted.
  • Page 17: Search Functions

    Search Functions SEARCH MODE does not work during Programmed or Random Playback. Using Track Search Press [SEARCH MODE]. SEARCH MODE Select track number by using the Number buttons within 0 seconds. • For the disc with less than 10 tracks, press the track number directly. •...
  • Page 18: Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback

    Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback Repeat Playback Repeat function is available only during playback. Press [REPEAT] during playback. REPEAT PLAY STOP Each time you press [REPEAT] repeat function changes as example below. (repeat off) CHAPTER (current chapter repeat) TITLE (current title repeat) (repeat off) TRACK...
  • Page 19: Special Settings

    Special Settings Subtitle Language This unit allows you to select a subtitle language (if available) during DVD playback. Press [SUBTITLE/T-SET] during playback. SUBTITLE T-SET PLAY Each time you press [SUBTITLE/T-SET], subtitle language STOP changes as example below. (no subtitles) (English subtitles) (French subtitles) To set subtitle ON/OFF Press [SUBTITLE/T-SET] during playback.
  • Page 20: Dvd Setup

    DVD Setup QUICK SETUP Menu You can select the “PLAYER MENU”, “TV ASPECT”, “PROGRESSIVE” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” from the QUICK SETUP menu quickly. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. PLAY SETUP STOP <SETUP MENU> Confirm that “QUICK” is selected. QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU ENGLISH TV ASPECT...
  • Page 21: Display Setting

    DISPLAY Setting You can change the display functions. Follow steps 1 to  in the “CUSTOM Menu” section on page 20. Select the desired item. TV ASPECT: See Hint on the left. TV ASPECT STILL MODE PROGRESSIVE DISPLAY menu STILL MODE: (Default: AUTO) See Hint on the right.
  • Page 22: Parental Setting

    PARENTAL Setting Parental Control limits the disc viewing that exceed your settings. (An incorrect password will not be acceptable.) This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materials. Parental Levels Parental Level allows you to set the rating levels of your DVD discs. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set. Follow steps 1 to  in the “CUSTOM Menu”...
  • Page 23: Reset To The Default Setting (Except For Parental Setting)

    Reset to the Default Setting (Except for PARENTAL Setting) Press [SETUP] in the PLAY stop mode. SETUP STOP <SETUP MENU> QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU ENGLISH TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTER BOX PROGRESSIVE DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM Troubleshooting Guide If this unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check this unit consulting the following checklist. PROBLEM No power.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Video Heads : Four Heads Output signal format : NTSC color Power source : 120 V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5% Power consumption : 21 W (standby: .8W) Language Code List Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian...
  • Page 25: Español

    Español Conexiones Consulte la “Basic TV Connection” en la página delantera antes de utilizar esta unidad. Canal de salida RF Si el canal 3 se está utilizando para una transmisión, 1) Programe su televisor al canal 4. 2) Inserte una cinta pregrabada en esta unidad. ) Pulse [OUTPUT] en la unidad para que se encienda la luz VCR OUTPUT.
  • Page 26: Control Remoto

    Español Reproducción de la grabadora de vídeo Antes: Encienda el televisor y cambie al canal . • Si el canal  se está utilizando para una transmisión, vea la sección “RF Output Channel”. Para empezar la reproducción PLAY STOP Para parar la Para expulsar reproducción PLAY...
  • Page 27: Quick Use Guide

    Quick Use Guide Connections Please refer to “Basic TV Connection” on the front page before you use this unit. RF Output Channel If channel 3 has been already occupied for broadcasting, 1) Set your TV to channel 4. 2) Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit. ) Press [OUTPUT] on the unit so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.
  • Page 28: Vcr Playback

    Quick Use Guide VCR Playback Before: Turn on the TV and set it to channel . • If channel  has been already occupied for broadcasting, see “RF Output Channel” section. Insert a video To start cassette into this unit. playback PLAY STOP...

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