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Connecting to optional audio equipment
You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs or
audio CDs by connecting the DVD/VCR to optional audio
equipment.
Connection for video signal to your TV, see
.
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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the
home. You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs encoded via the Dolby Digital recording system with this dynamic realistic
sound by connecting the DVD/VCR to a 6 channel amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor. If you have a Dolby Pro
Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks,
as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark.
Amplifier equipped with a
Dolby Digital decoder
To COAXIAL
type digital
audio input
75
coaxial cable (not supplied)
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Pro Logic
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
You can enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Surround Pro Logic by connecting an amplifier and speaker system (right and left
front speakers, a center speaker, and one or two rear speakers).
With an amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital
Connect the equipment the same way as described in "Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder." Refer to
that amplifier's owner's manual and set the amplifier so you can enjoy Dolby Surround Pro Logic sound.
With an amplifier not equipped with Dolby Digital
Connect the equipment as follows.
• This connection is only suitable for Video CDs and Audio CDs.
*
Amplifier equipped with
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
To audio input
Audio cable (not supplied)
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder
Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
DTS is a high quality surround technology used in theaters and now available for home use, on DVD video discs or audio CDs.
If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can obtain the full benefit of 5.1 channel DTS encoded sound tracks on DVD video discs
or audio CDs.
Amplifier equipped with a
DTS decoder
To COAXIAL
type digital
audio input
75
coaxial cable (not supplied)
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Basic setup (VCR)
Setting the video channel
When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.
To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a
program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to
channel 3 or 4 (video channel).
Setting the video channel
1
Press and hold 3 or 4 on the remote for 3
seconds in standby mode.
The video channel will
OR
start to flash for 3
seconds in the display
window.
2
Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR.
3
Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode.
The VCR mode indicator
will light at the right of the
display window.
4
Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to corre-
spond with the channel selected in step 1.
5
Press TV/VCR to select the VCR position.
The VCR indicator will
appear at the upper left of
the display window.
6
Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area.
The channel number will appear on the screen for
about 4 seconds.
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• This selection uses the following reference mark.
: Front speaker
: Center speaker
: Rear speaker
: Signal flow
: Sub woofer
®
Digital decoder
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro
Logic and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
• Use DVD video discs encoded
via the Dolby Digital recording
system.
To COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
* Connect one or two rear speakers.
The output sound from the rear
speakers will be monaural even if you
connect two rear speakers.
To ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are
trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
• Use DVD video discs or
audio CDs encoded via the
DTS recording system.
To COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
POWER
VCR DVD
TV/VCR
3
4
For a push-button TV tuner
If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot
be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR
3/4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, playback
a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp
color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to
your TV owner's manual for details.
Note:
If the unit does not operate properly, or No key operation
(by the unit and/or the remote control): Static electricity, etc.,
may affect the player's operation. Disconnect the AC power cord
once, then connect it again.
Warning
When playing DTS-encoded discs (DVD video discs and audio CDs), excessive noise may be output from the analog stereo
jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you should take proper precautions when the ANALOG AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD/VCR are connected to an amplification system. (Do not leave the ANALOG AUDIO OUT (L/R) wires
dangling.) To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must
be connected to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder
MPEG2 sound
You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs encoded via the MPEG2 recording system with dynamic realistic sound
by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor.
Amplifier equipped with an
MPEG2 audio decoder
To COAXIAL
type digital
audio input
75
coaxial cable (not supplied)
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input
2 channel digital stereo
You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker
system (right and left front speakers).
Amplifier equipped with a
digital audio input
To COAXIAL
type digital
audio input
75
coaxial cable (not supplied)
Notes:
• DO NOT connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver.
This input on your A/V Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jack of the DVD/VCR.
• Connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR to the "COAXIAL" input of a Receiver or Processor.
• Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well.
• When you connect the DVD/VCR to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the
wall outlet before making any connections.
• The output sound of the DVD/VCR has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to a moderate
listening level. Otherwise, the speakers and your hearing may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.
• Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the DVD/VCR's power cord. If you leave the amplifier's power on, the
speakers may be damaged.
Setting the language
You can choose from three different languages (English,
French and Spanish) for the on-screen display.
Setting the language
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding
video input.
• Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode.
(The VCR mode indicator will light.)
1
Press VCR MENU.
The VCR menu screen will appear.
Press SET + or – to select "SYSTEM
Notes:
SETUP", then press ENTER.
If you use the unit for the first time,
• Both the VCR and the DVD have their own player menus
press VCR MENU, instead of the
• If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds, the VCR
"SYSTEM SETUP" menu screen of
the main menu screen in step 2 may
appear.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SAP
ON OFF
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
+/-/ENTER/MENU
〈
〉
2
Press SET + or – to select "LANGUAGE", then
press ENTER.
SYSTEM SETUP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
ON OFF
AUTO CLOCK
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
+/-/ENTER/MENU
〈
〉
3
Press SET + or – to select the desired language:
English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or
French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER.
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
ENGLISH
ESPA„OL
FRANCAIS
+/-/ENTER/MENU
〈
〉
• Use DVD video discs
encoded via the MPEG2
recording system.
To COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
To COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
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VCR DVD
VCR MENU
ENTER
SET +/–
4
Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is
cleared.
#&
.
MENU screen will return to normal TV-operation automatically.
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