Sylvania CDVC80DP Owner's Manual

Sylvania dvd player with video cassette rwecorder owner's manual cdvc80dp
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
CDVC80DP
ReWritable
ReWritable
Recordable
Recordable
DVD
If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating
after reading owner's manual, please call
TOLL FREE : 1 - 800 - 287-4871.
Please read before using this equipment.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CDVC80DP ReWritable ReWritable Recordable Recordable If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating after reading owner’s manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1 - 800 - 287-4871. Please read before using this equipment.
  • Page 2: Laser Safety

    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 SER- VICEABLE 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. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4: About Copyright

    A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of all materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LASER SAFETY ........2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 ABOUT COPYRIGHT .
  • Page 6: Features

    Mode ¡Progressive Scan system ¡ Dolby Digital sound This DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNIT can output a Dolby Digital audio signal. ¡ Pause/fast/slow/step playback ¡ Random playback for audio CD and MP3 ¡ Program playback for audio CD and MP3 ¡ DVD menus in a desired language ¡...
  • Page 7: About The Discs

    PLAYABLE DISCS The following discs can be played back on this DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNIT. ¡ DVD video ¡ DVD-R/RW* (video format) ¡ DVD+R/RW* (video format) ¡ Audio CD ¡ CD-R/RW* (video format) ¡ Audio CD with MP3 files* * Depending on the types or the writing method of the medium some discs can not be played.
  • Page 8: Operating Controls And Functions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL REMOTE CONTROL POWER SPEED AUDIO SKIP/CH. VCR/TV SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY STOP RECORD MENU ENTER SETUP TITLE RETURN SEARCH CLEAR/ MODE ZOOM MODE C.RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT T-SET 1. Disc loading tray 2. OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 22] Press to insert discs into or remove them from the tray.
  • Page 9 18. OUTPUT Button [page 12] Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode. You can switch the output mode either by pressing OUTPUT on the front panel, or by pressing DVD or VCR on the remote control. However, if you press OUTPUT on the front panel first, you need to re- select the corresponding mode by pressing DVD or VCR on the remote control.
  • Page 10: Rear View

    45. g Button DVD mode [page 23] Press to fast forward the Disc. Press PAUSE, then press this button to begin slow motion playback. Press this button repeatedly to change the forward speed of slow motion. VCR mode [page 18] Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback (Forward Search).
  • Page 11: Display

    59. DVD ANALOG AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a television or other audio equipment (DVD only). 60. S-VIDEO OUT Jack Connect an optional S-Video cable here and to the S- Video In jack of a television.
  • Page 12: Vcr/Dvd Switching

    Because this product is a combination of a VCR and DVD player, you must first select which component you wish to operate with the OUTPUT BUTTON. VCR MODE Press VCR on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR OUTPUT Light is lit.) Note ¡...
  • Page 13: Hookups

    CAUTION: ¡ Be sure to turn off the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNIT and equipment to be connected. ¡ Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected. ¡ Be sure that the colors of the jacks and plugs match up when using VIDEO/AUDIO cables. ¡...
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Tv That Has An S-Video Input Jack Or Component Video In Jacks

    CONNECTING TO A TV THAT HAS AN S-VIDEO INPUT JACK OR COMPONENT VIDEO IN JACKS FOR TVs WITH S-VIDEO INPUT JACK Use an S-Video cable (commercially available) in place of the yellow video cable to enjoy higher quality pic- tures. The S-Video connection only supplies video (picture) in the DVD mode of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNIT.
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Receiver With Dolby Digital Decoder

    CONNECTING TO A RECEIVER WITH DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER If using this DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNIT to play a DVD disc in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround, the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNIT outputs a Dolby Digital data stream from its COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
  • Page 16: Setup

    AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP You can automatically program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. ¡ Channel memory programming is NOT needed when you connect the VCR to a cable box or a satel- lite box as in "CONNECTING TO A TV WITHOUT A/V TERMINALS"...
  • Page 17: To Change The On-Screen Language

    TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS When scanning, some channels may be skipped due to a weak signal. In such cases, you can add the channels to the VCR memory manually. Press MENU until the main menu appears. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once.
  • Page 18: Playback Function

    NORMAL PLAYBACK Insert a prerecorded tape. The VCR will turn ¡ If the safety tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback automatically. Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3. ¡ If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the VCR to channel 4 by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds dur- ing playback.
  • Page 19: Recording Function

    RECORDING FUNCTION You can not copy a DVD to a videotape It may be UNLAWFUL to record copyrighted materi- al without the consent of the copyright owner. Accidental Erasure Prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab.
  • Page 20: Hints For Timer Recording

    2) Set the frequency of the recording For once: Press K or L to point to "ONCE". For daily (Monday~Friday): Press K or L to point to "DAILY". For weekly: Press K or L to point to "WEEKLY". Then, press B. 3) Set the date First, press K or L for the month.
  • Page 21: Special Features

    COPYING A VIDEO TAPE You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. You can not copy a DVD to a videotape. Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the recording VCR (this unit), the playing VCR (another source) and your TV using the follow- ing diagram.
  • Page 22: Auto Rewind

    AUTO REWIND When a tape reaches the end during recording, play- back, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the tape and switch itself off. ¡ The VCR will not rewind the tape automatically dur- ing timer recording or One Touch Recording.
  • Page 23: Disc Menu

    DISC MENU Press MENU. ¡ The DVD main menu will appear. If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen. If disc menu is available on the disc, audio language, subtitle options, chapters for the title and other options will appear for selec- tion.
  • Page 24: Zoom

    ZOOM The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to pan through the enlarged image. Press ZOOM during playback. ¡ Playback will continue. Press ZOOM repeatedly to select the required zoom factor: x2, x4 or OFF. /s / B Use the Arrow ( zoomed picture across the screen.
  • Page 25: Repeat

    REPEAT REPEAT is available only during playback. REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback. ¡ The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button. CHAPTER TITLE (current chapter repeat) (current title repeat) Notes ¡...
  • Page 26: Random Playback (Cd)

    RANDOM PLAYBACK This shuffles the playing order of tracks instead of playback in the sequence. In stop mode, press MODE twice. ¡ RANDOM screen appears. RANDOM Press PLAY to start random playback. Note ¡ If you like to repeat the current track in the random selection, press REPEAT...
  • Page 27: Random Playback (Mp3)

    RANDOM PLAYBACK Press MODE twice while playback is stopped. Press PLAY to play the tracks in random order. PROGRAM This feature allows you to program a mp3 disc to play in a desired sequence. Press MODE during playback is stopped. ¡...
  • Page 28: Changing The On-Screen Display

    CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY You can check the information about the current disc by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control. For DVD-Vs Press DISPLAY during playback to show current Chapter. ¡ The elapsed and remaining playing time of the current chapter will be displayed.
  • Page 29: Marker Setup Screen

    CONTROL LEVELS ¡ALL All parental lock is cancelled. ¡Level 8 DVD software of any grade (adult/general/children) can be played back. ¡Levels 7 to 2 Only DVD software intended for general use and children can be played back. ¡Level 1 Only DVD software intended for children can be played back, with those intended for adult and general use prohibited.
  • Page 30: Black Level Setting

    BLACK LEVEL SETTING Adjust the Black Level Settings to make the black parts of the picture as bright as you preferred. Press MODE during playback. Press ENTER to switch ON/OFF. ON: Makes the dark parts brighter. OFF: Shows the original picture as recorded. Press MODE twice or RETURN to exit.
  • Page 31: Language Setting

    LANGUAGE SETTING Language options are not available with some discs. Press SETUP in STOP mode. Press B to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER. ¡ CUSTOM mode will appear. Press Arrow (s/ B) to select LANGUAGE, then press ENTER to confirm. LANGUAGE AUDIO ORIGINAL...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNIT does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the player consulting the following checklist. PROBLEM No power. The player does not respond to. • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. the remote control.
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    SERVICING ¡ Should your DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNIT become inoperative, do not try to correct the prob- lem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and please call our help line at 1-800-287-4871 to locate an Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Product type: DVD player with Video Cassette Recorder Discs: DVD video Audio CD Video Cassette tape Converter output: VHF Channel 3 or 4. Power source: 120 V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5% Power consumption: 24 W (standby: 7.0 W) Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C Dimensions:...
  • Page 35 MEMO – 35 – 1L25...
  • Page 36 In no event shall SYLVANIA or its SYLVANIA dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the perfor- mance of this warranty due to cause beyond our control.

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