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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DVC800CC 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 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS LASER SAFETY ........2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . -
Page 6: Features
Mode ¡ Dolby Digital sound This player can handle Dolby Digital surround sound with 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder. ¡ Still/fast/slow/step playback Various playback modes are available including still pic- tures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames. ¡... -
Page 7: Precautions
Mode Hardware specifications ¡ Auto Head Cleaner ¡ 4 Head HiFi Stereo ¡ Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English, French, or Spanish ¡ 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesiz- er tuner with direct station call (A cable converter box may be necessary to view scram- bled cable channels.) Automatic functions ¡... -
Page 8: About The Discs
PLAYABLE DISCS The following discs can be played back on this DVD/VCR. Disc Type Logo Contents Disc Size 12 cm Sound Video Pictures 8 cm 12 cm Audio Sound 8 cm (singles) This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You can- not play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM. -
Page 9: Operating Controls And Functions
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Notes ¡ To use the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR and its features, press the DVD button on the remote con- trol before pressing other DVD buttons. Verify that the green DVD OUTPUT Light is on. ¡... - Page 10 13. VCR/TV Light [page 17] Lights up when the DVD/VCR is in the VCR posi- tion, and goes off when it is in the TV position. 14. CHANNEL Buttons [page 17] In VCR mode, press to change TV channels on the DVD/VCR;...
- Page 11 39. MODE Button [pages 26] Activates program playback or random playback mode when playing CDs or MP3. Sets Black level or SRS TruSurround. 40. SUBTITLE Button [page 32] Press to select the desired subtitle language. 41. ANGLE Button [page 32] Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle.
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Page 12: Display
REAR VIEW ANT - IN ANT - OUT CH3 CH4 67 66 65 AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD/VCR. AUDIO IN Jacks Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here. -
Page 13: Video/Dvd Switching
Since this product comprises VCR and DVD players, it is necessary to select the correct output mode. SWITCHING TO VCR MODE Press the VCR button on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR OUTPUT Light is lit.) Notes ¡ Pressing only the OUTPUT Button on the front panel does not switch the mode of the remote control. You always need to select the correct mode on the remote control too. -
Page 14: Hookups
DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION 1. Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet. 2. Disconnect the antenna or cable from the TV. 3. Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT-IN jack of the DVD/VCR. 4. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV using the coaxial cable. -
Page 15: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With
FOR TVs WITH COMPONENT VIDEO IN JACKS Use a component video cable (commercially available) in place of the yellow video cable to enjoy higher qual- ity pictures. The component video connection only supplies video (picture) in the DVD mode of the DVD/VCR. Therefore, in order to use the VCR features or view TV channels at the DVD/VCR, you still need to either connect the RF coax- ial cable between the ANT-OUT jack of the DVD/VCR and the TV’s Antenna In jack, or connect the yellow video cable as described earlier (Fig. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or Dts Decoder
CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER OR DTS DECODER If using this DVD/VCR to play a DVD disc in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround, or DTS surround formats, the DVD/VCR outputs a Dolby Digital, or DTS data stream from its COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. By hooking the DVD/VCR up to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy a more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high-quality surround sound of a professional standard such as can be heard in movie theaters. -
Page 17: Setup
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP The DVD/VCR can automatically program the tuner to scan only the channels which are available in your area. ¡ Channel memory programming is NOT needed when the DVD/VCR is connected to a cable box or a satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNEC- TION"... -
Page 18: 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 DVD/VCR memory manually. Press the MENU button until the main menu appears. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once. -
Page 19: Playback Function
NORMAL PLAYBACK Insert a prerecorded tape. The DVD/VCR will turn on, and the VCR/TV Light and the CST IN Light comes ¡ If the safety tab has been removed, the DVD/VCR will start playback automatically. Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. ¡... -
Page 20: Recording Function
RECORDING FUNCTION 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. To record on it later, cover the hole with cellophane tape. -
Page 21: Hints For Timer Recording
4) Set the start time First, press the PLAY button or the STOP button for the hour. Then, press the F.FWD button. Next, press the PLAY button or the STOP button for the minute. Then, press the F.FWD button. And then, press the PLAY button or the STOP button for AM or PM. -
Page 22: Special Features
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the recording DVD/VCR (this unit), the play- ing VCR (another source) and your TV using the fol- lowing diagram. -
Page 23: 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 DVD/VCR will eject the tape. ¡ The DVD/VCR will not rewind the tape automati- cally during timer recording or One Touch Recording. -
Page 24: Using The Title Menu
USING THE TITLE MENU With a DVD containing a title menu, you can select the desired titles from the menu. Press the TITLE button. ¡ The title menu will appear. ¡ With some discs, a title menu may appear automati- cally. -
Page 25: Fast Forward/Reverse
FAST FORWARD/REVERSE Press the FWD or the REV during playback. ¡ For DVDs, pressing the FWD g or REV h but- ton cycles the playback speed in four steps. In the case of DVDs, the sound will mute. ¡ For audio CDs, the playback speed is fixed at 16. Button Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback speed. -
Page 26: Starting From A Desired Time Count
By using only the Number buttons. TITLE SEARCH: Directly enter the desired title number with the Number buttons with playback stopped. CHAPTER SEARCH: Directly enter the desired chapter number with the Number buttons when the disc is being played or paused. ¡... -
Page 27: Repeat
REPEAT Press the REPEAT button during playback. For DVDs ¡ A single title or chapter can be played back repeat- edly. ¡ Pressing the REPEAT button cycles the display on the screen as follows. REPEAT [OFF] REPEAT [CHAPTER] REPEAT [TITLE] For audio CDs ¡... -
Page 28: Program (Audio Cd)
PROGRAM (Audio CD) Press the MODE button in stop mode. ¡ The program screen will appear. Press the Number buttons to enter the desired track numbers. ¡ 50 programs can be displayed at once on the screen. Press “ ” to go to the next page. Press the PLAY button. -
Page 29: Playing An Mp3 Disc
PLAYING AN MP3 DISC Insert an MP3 file recorded on disc. ¡ The MP3 menu screen is displayed. ¡ Folders are referred to as “Albums” and files are referred to as “Tracks”. ¡ “+” appears at the beginning of the album name. ¡... -
Page 30: Playing A Desired Track From An Mp3 Disc
PLAYING A DESIRED TRACK FROM AN MP3 DISC Press the SEARCH MODE button during play- back. ¡ The SEARCH menu is displayed. ¡ The track currently being played or in RESUME ON will be highlighted. In the case of RESUME OFF, the first track of the disc will be highlighted. -
Page 31: Settings
CHANGING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE OR SOUND MODE The DVD/VCR has a function which allows you to select the desired audio language and sound mode. For DVDs Press the AUDIO button during playback. ¡ The current audio status will appear at the top. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly until you see the language of your choice. -
Page 32: Changing The Subtitle Language
CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE The DVD/VCR has a function which allows you to select the desired language for subtitles. Press the SUBTITLE button during playback, and then press the SUBTITLE button to select the desired subtitle language. ¡ The subtitle language can be changed if the subtitles are recorded in multiple languages on the DVD being played. -
Page 33: Changing The On-Screen Display
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY You can check the information regarding the disc by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. For DVDs Press the DISPLAY button during playback. CH 7/49 0:01:46 -0:03:27 CH (Chapter): Current chapter number / the total number of chapters. -
Page 34: Changing The Setup Items
CHANGING THE SETUP ITEMS LANGUAGE SETTINGS Press the SETUP button in STOP mode. ¡ The setup screen is displayed. SET-UP 1.LANGUAGE 2.DISPLAY 3.AUDIO 4.PARENTAL SELECT: EXIT: SETUP Press the buttons to select Language, and then press the ENTER button. SET-UP 1.LANGUAGE 2.DISPLAY 3.AUDIO... -
Page 35: Display Settings
DISPLAY SETTINGS Press the SETUP button in STOP mode. ¡ The setup screen will appear. SET-UP 1.LANGUAGE 2.DISPLAY 3.AUDIO 4.PARENTAL SELECT: SET: EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: Press the buttons to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER button. SET-UP 1.LANGUAGE 2.DISPLAY 3.AUDIO 4.PARENTAL SELECT:... -
Page 36: Audio Settings
AUDIO SETTINGS Press the SETUP button in STOP mode. ¡ The setup screen will appear. Press the buttons to select Audio and then press the ENTER button. Press the buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER button. DRC (Default: OFF) On: DRC (Dynamic Range Control) -
Page 37: Parental Lock
PARENTAL LOCK Press the SETUP button in STOP mode. ¡ The setup screen will appear. SET-UP 1.LANGUAGE 2.DISPLAY 3.AUDIO 4.PARENTAL SELECT: EXIT: SETUP Press the buttons to select PARENTAL, and then press the ENTER button. SET-UP 1.LANGUAGE 2.DISPLAY 3.AUDIO 4.PARENTAL SELECT: EXIT: SETUP... -
Page 38: Language Code List
Language Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali; Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish [DAN] German [GER] Bhutani Greek [GRE] English [ENG] Esperanto Spanish [SPA] Estonian Basque Persian Finnish [FIN] Fiji Faroese French [FRE] Frisian... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD/VCR 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 40: Handling Precautions
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS SERVICING Should your DVD/VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem 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. CABINET CLEANING ¡... -
Page 41: 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: 25 W (standby: 7.2 W) Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C Dimensions:... - Page 42 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 performance of this warranty due to cause beyond our control.