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If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to order replacement accessories, please call or visit our web site at http://www.Symphonic.us Before you use this unit , you need to complete connections. Refer to ‘Connections’ on pages 16–18.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions 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.
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Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. •...
The following features are available with this unit. Recording This unit only allows you to record on the DVR. 80GB Hard Disc (DVR) [ Pages 26~35] This unit is equipped with a DVR with 80 GB hard disc which allows you to record up to 34 hours. Recording and Playback Navigator Pages 32~33] You can easily program recording or call and replay a title...
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Auto Power Off [ Page 85] The power turns off automatically if there is no activity at the player or its remote for more than 30 minutes. Subtitles in a desired language [ You can select a desired language for the display subtitles, if that language is available on a disc.
Information on Recording (DVR) About DVR (HDD) DVR is a special component which has high recording density and is suited for long-time recording or high-speed cueing but by contrast, has many factors which can cause breakage. Use DVR on the premise that you should dub the recorded programs to a DVD disc or a videotape to protect your precious videos.
Before you play back DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs This unit is compatible with the discs mentioned on page 56. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for region codes and color systems described in this section.
Front Panel POWER Rear Panel 1 POWER indicator: Lights up when the power is on. 2 DVR indicator: Lights up when DVR mode is selected. 3 DVD indicator: Lights up when DVD mode is selected. 4 I REC / OTR : Press once to start a basic recording. Press repeatedly to start an OTR (One Touch Recording).
Functional Overview (Cont’d) Front Panel Display 1 PM : Appears in the afternoon with the Clock Display. 2 TIME SHIFT(DVR) : Appears during the Time Shift Playback. 3 Title / Track and Chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title / track number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number.
Functional Overview (Cont’d) Remote Control TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT * The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons.
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Functional Overview (Cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control Install two AA-size batteries (supplied), matching their polarity to those indicated inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Battery use and care Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.
Functional Overview (Cont’d) On-Screen Display for DVR Mode General Information: Press DVR first. In stop mode, press DISPLAY once to show the general information. DVR MODE 1 / 1 1 / 1 0:00:04 CH 12 Resume 20:56 Each section includes the information as listed below: Resume Playback status Recording status •...
Functional Overview (Cont’d) On-Screen Display for DVD Mode Display Menu: Press DVD first. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the information you need. The information will change in the order described in the example below every time you press DISPLAY. Angle icon appears only when available on the DVD Current playback status 11/16 0:00:00 - 0:03:30...
Antenna Cable TV signal (Back of TV) Disconnect Choose one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment you possess. Basic Audio Connection Basic Audio AUDIO IN Audio cable (supplied) This unit VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUTPUT...
Connection to a TV (Cont’d) After you have completed connections Turn your TV to the appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0) in order to view the pictures output from this unit on the TV. To find the external input channel press the channel button on your TV’s remote repeatedly until the picture appears.
Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Method 1 Stereo system Analog audio input jacks AUDIO Audio cable (supplied) This unit AUDIO OUT...
DVR (Initial Setups) OSD Language Setting TIMER POWER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Turn on the Unit for the First Time Right after the purchase of the unit, do the initial setting by taking the following procedures.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT Note • If the auto presetting is canceled during presetting, some of the channels not yet preset may not be received.
Adding / Deleting Channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. You can also add channels manually into the memory. Press SET UP. “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will appear. Advanced Menu Erase All in DVR DVR Menu Initial Setup...
TIMER POWER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Initial Setups) Clock Setting Set the clock before you try Timer Recording. If Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is available in your area, follow the Auto Clock Setting below.
If you do not know the PBS channel number in your area : Using , select “Auto”. Press ENTER. Your setting is now activated. If you know the PBS channel number in your area : Using , select “Manual”. Press ENTER. Input window will appear.
TIMER POWER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Initial Setups) Clock Setting (Cont’d) Setting Daylight Saving Time When Daylight Saving Time is on, the clock will automatically move forward one hour at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour at 2:00 AM on the last Sunday in October.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Note • This unit CANNOT record in both STEREO and SAP (Secondary Audio Program) at the same time.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR REC/OTR STOP STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Recording) Basic Recording Follow steps below to record TV programs. Press DVR first. Turn on the TV.
One Touch Recording (OTR) This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Press DVR first. Preparing for OTR: • Check that the DVR has enough recordable space for the time you set. Turn on the TV. Select the appropriate external input channel.
TIMER TIMER POWER PROG. PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Recording) Timer Recording You can program the unit to record up to 32 programs within a month in advance.
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Timer Recording (Cont’d) 1 Recording Date: When pressing at the current date, the setting will change as follows.To go backward, press e.g.: January 1st JAN / 01 Mon-Sun Mon-Sat Mon-Fri JAN / 31 2 Start Time: 3 End Time: 4 Recording Channel: To record from the external input, select “L1”.
TIMER TIMER POWER PROG. PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Recording) Timer Recording (Cont’d) Editing the Timer Programming Information Press DVR first. PressTIMER PROG.. Timer Programming List will appear.
Timer Recording (Cont’d) To delete a program from the list: 1. Using , select “Delete”, then press ENTER. Confirmation window will appear. Delete this Timer Prog Delete this Timer Program? You can access this screen by pressing CLEAR instead of ENTER at step 2. 2.
Recording & Playback Navigator TIMER TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP PROG. CLEAR CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT Note • With the Recording & Playback Navigator, you can program Timer Recordings up to one week ahead.
Recording & Playback Navigator (Cont’d) Programming a Recording with the Recording & Playback Navigator Press PROGRAM RECORDINGS. The Programmed Recordings Screen will appear. Using , select the desired cell. • For example, to record from 4:00 pm in two days from the present day, choose the cell as follows.
Settings for the External Devices Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jack, LINE1 (Rear). When connecting an external equipment of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of LINE 1 (Rear). Use commercially available Video cable and an Audio cable for this type of connection. Another source (VCR camcorder etc.) To LINE 1 IN...
DVR (Recording) Dubbing from the External Devices TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Before recording from the external device, connect the external device correctly by following the direction on page 34, and turn the power of the unit and the external device Turn on the TV.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Playback) Basic Playback Direct Playback Press DVR first. Turn on the TV. Select the appropriate external input CHANNEL channel.
Playback from the Title List Menu Press DVR first. PressTOP MENU. Title List will appear. PREVIOUS RECORDINGS PREVIOUS RECORDINGS APR/01 12:15PM CH12 APR/01 12:15PM CH12 CH12 CH12 APR/01/06 MAY/01/06 12:15PM 12:15PM JUN/15/06 JUL/05/06 11:05AM 11:40PM • To exit the Title List, press TOP MENU. Using , select a desired title, then press ENTER.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Playback) Special Playback Fast forward / Fast reverse Press DVR first. During playback, press FWD D or REV E. CHANNEL Every time you press FWD D or REV E, approximate speed will change as follows.
DVR (Playback) Special Playback (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Time Shift Playback You can playback a title being recorded from the beginning while recording continues.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY SKIP SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Playback) Special Playback (Cont’d) Pause Press DVR first. During playback, press PAUSE F. CHANNEL Playback will pause and sound will be muted. PROGRAM RECORDINGS MODE...
DVR (Playback) Special Playback (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Repeat Playback Press DVR first. During playback, press DISPLAY twice.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT Note • In Search Mode Display, total numbers of each search contents (title / chapter / time) are shown as a denominator.
DVR (Playback) Search (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Time Search Press DVR first. During playback, press DISPLAY twice.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Playback) Search (Cont’d) Series Search You can search for the group of titles made with the same Periodical Timer Recordings.We refer to such a group of titles as “series”.
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Using , select the desired series. Press ENTER. Title List of the selected series will appear. PREVIOUS RECORDINGS PREVIOUS RECORDINGS JUL/18 10:00AM CH12 JUL/18 10:00AM CH12 CH12 CH12 JUL/18/06 JUL/25/06 10:00AM 10:00AM AUG/08/06 AUG/15/06 10:00AM 10:00AM Using , select a desired title to play, then press PLAY B.
Selecting a Format of Audio and Video TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Playback) Audio Status This feature allows you to check the current audio status. It only affects during the playback of DVR CHANNEL Press DVR first.
DVR (Playback) Selecting a Format of Audio and Video (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Visual Noise Reduction This feature allows you to reduce visual noise during playback.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Editing) Deleting Titles Deleting Selected Titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be recovered.
Using , select “Yes”. Press ENTER. Final confirmation window will appear. PREVIOUS RECORDINGS PREVIOUS RECORDINGS APR/01 12:15PM CH12 APR/01 12:15PM CH12 CH12 CH12 Play F y From Star rom Start Resume Play Resume Pla Delete this program? Delete this prog Are you sure? Are y ou sure?
Protecting / Undo Protecting Titles TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Editing) To prevent accidental title erasing, you can protect the contents in the Title List.
The following table shows the items which you can change the setting and their default settings. Refer to the following table for your convenience. Setting menu Items OSD Language Page 19 Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Pages 22-23 Daylight Saving Time Page 24 Channel Setting...
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVR (Other Setups) Playback Setting Press DVR first. Press SET UP. “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will appear. If “Advanced Menu”...
TV Aspect You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing back on the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). (Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 52.) Using , select “TV Aspect”.
Recording Setting (Auto Chapter) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT Note • Depending the recording time, a chapter with no image may be created at the end. DVR (Other Setups) You can sort out the recording by inserting chapter marks every set time interval.
Reset to Factory Default TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Note • The settings listed below will remain unchanged even after resetting to the factory default.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Note • For playing back an MP3/WMA file, see page 64. •...
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVD (Disc Playback) Playback (Cont’d) Disc Menus Press DVD first. Press MENU. CHANNEL • The DVD menu will appear. PROGRAM RECORDINGS If the feature is not available,...
DVD (Disc Playback) Playback (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Resume Playback You can resume playback from where you stopped last time. Press DVD first.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVD (Disc Playback) Playback (Cont’d) Pause Press DVD first. During playback, press PAUSE F. CHANNEL Playback will pause and sound will be muted. PROGRAM RECORDINGS MODE...
DVD (Disc Playback) Special Playback TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Press DVD first.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVD (Disc Playback) Special Playback (Cont’d) Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Press DVD first. During playback, press PAUSE k. CHANNEL Press FWD D or REV E.
DVD (Disc Playback) Special Playback (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Zoom Press DVD first. During playback, press ZOOM.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT Note • The audio source of MP3 / WMA files cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. •...
DVD (Disc Playback) Search TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT SEARCH Track Search Press DVD first.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT SEARCH DVD (Disc Playback) Search (Cont’d) Title / Chapter Search Press DVD first. Using SKIP H / G During playback, press SKIP G to skip to the next CHANNEL title or chapter.
DVD (Disc Playback) Search (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT SEARCH Time Search Press DVD first.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT SEARCH DVD (Disc Playback) Search (Cont’d) Marker Setup This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later.
Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT REPEAT Note • Repeat setting will be cleared when moving to another title, chapter, track or group.
Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVD (Disc Playback) Repeat A-B Playback The part between the point A and B will be played back repeatedly.
DVD (Disc Playback) Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Random Playback This function shuffles the playing order of tracks instead of...
Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP SKIP PLAY PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT REPEAT Note • Press CLEAR at step 2 to erase the most recently entered track.
DVD (Disc Playback) Special Settings TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Subtitle Language This unit allows you to select a subtitle language (if available) during DVD playback.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVD (Disc Playback) Special Settings (Cont’d) Audio Language This unit allows you to select an audio language (if multiple languages are available on disc) during DVD playback.
DVD (Disc Playback) Special Settings (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Camera Angles Some DVD discs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles.You can change the camera angle if the ( ) icon appears on the screen.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVD (Disc Playback) Special Settings (Cont’d) Black Level Setting Adjust the Black Level Setting to make the dark areas of the TV picture brighter.
DVD (Disc Playback) Special Settings (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Stereo Sound Mode This unit allows you to select a sound mode during CD playback.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVD (Disc Playback) Special Settings (Cont’d) Virtual Surround You can enjoy stereophonic virtual world on your existing 2 channel stereo system. Press DVD first.
Press DVD first. Press SET UP to display SETUP Menu. Choose QUICK Menu, CUSTOM Menu or INITIALIZE Menu using ENTER to display it. These menus allow you to perform all main functions and change setting for them. QUICK Menu QUICK Menu You can select the “PLAYER MENU”,“TV ASPECT”...
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT Note • Language options are not available with some discs. • If OTHER is selected in the AUDIO, SUBTITLE or DISC MENU screen, press four-digit number to enter the code for the desired language.
DVD (Setups) DVD SETUP (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT DISPLAY Setting You can change the display functions.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT Note DRC: • This function is available only on the discs which are recorded in the Dolby Digital format. DOWN SAMPLING: •...
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT Note • DVD-Video discs may not respond to the parental lock settings.
TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CLEAR ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP SEARCH REPEAT DVD (Setups) DVD SETUP (Cont’d) PARENTAL Setting (Cont’d) To Change the Password for Parental Controls You can change your password for parental controls.
DVD (Setups) DVD SETUP (Cont’d) TIMER POWER PROG. OPEN/CLOSE SET UP SET UP CHANNEL PROGRAM RECORDINGS CLEAR MODE ZOOM SUB TITLE ANGLE AUDIO MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SKIP PLAY REC/OTR STOP PAUSE SEARCH REPEAT OTHERS Setting You can change other functions.
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper performance. General Operation Error message Error Timer program starts soon.
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Symptom The power does not turn on. The unit turns on automatically without any operation. The OSD Language Setting Menu appears every time the power turns on. The power turns off automatically . Symptom The unit does not function. No picture, sound or menu appears on the screen.
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Symptom TV channels cannot be changed. Only specific channels do not appear. The external input channels (such as L1) cannot be skipped. Symptom Recording is impossible. Recording on the DVD disc is impossible. The image from the external device cannot be displayed or recorded. Timer Recording cannot be performed.
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Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Symptom Disc Playback cannot be performed. Playback does not start from the beginning. TV aspect ratio does not match for your TV screen. Playback picture is distorted. Color of the picture is abnormal. There is no sound, or no subtitle. Audio Out Setting can not be changed.
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Symptom Titles can not be edited or deleted. Symptom No operation by remote control Pressing SET UP does not do anything. Symptom The Clock display does not appear in the Front Panel Display. When you forget the password for Parental Lock. * If you are still having trouble with this unit after checking ‘Troubleshooting’, write down the error code and the error description, and call our helpline mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.
Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. In contrast,digital audio which can be an electrical signal,but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square);...
Language Code Language Abkhazian 4748 French [FRE] Afar 4747 Frisian Afrikaans 4752 Galician Albanian 6563 Georgian Amharic 4759 German [GER] Arabic 4764 Greek [GRE] Armenian 5471 Greenlandic Assamese 4765 Guarani Aymara 4771 Gujarati Azerbaijani 4772 Hausa Bashkir 4847 Hebrew Basque 5167 Hindi Bengali;Bangla...
SERVICING • Please refer to relevant topics on the ‘Troubleshooting’ on pages 86–90 before returning the product. • If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.
–– Can I play back DVD-Video that is bought in another country? Possible only if the region code of the disc is 1 or ALL. –– Is this unit JPEG compatible? –– Can I connect the unit to my PC? No, you cannot control the unit by PCs.
To locate your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER or for general service inquiries, please contact us at: Printed in China LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORPORATION Customer Service Tel: 1-800-605-8453 http://www.Symphonic.us 19900 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 1VMN22701 / E41A1CD #####...