Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence CAUTION of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS / Power source 24. LASER BEAM Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 25. DISC Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on moisture condensation When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping Moisture condensation damages the DVD/VCR. carton and packing materials come in handy. For Please read the following carefully. maximum protection, repack the unit as it was Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you originally packed at the factory.
Notes on discs On handling discs Structure of disc contents Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1...
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Introduction Notes on discs (continued) About this owner’s manual Playable discs This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of This DVD/VCR can play the following discs. this DVD/VCR. Some DVD video discs are produced in Disc Maximum a manner that allows specific or limited operation during Disc Mark Contents playback time...
Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. Front panel VCR/DVD mode selector button Cassette loading slot DVD indicator OPEN/CLOSE button EJECT button Disc tray VCR indicator ON/STANDBY REC button Remote sensor STOP button FF (Fast Forward) button button Display window PLAY button...
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Display window Play indicator VCR indicator (VCR) Still indicator Disc inserted indicator (DVD) Recording Disc inserted indicator (VCR) indicator (CD) AM/PM indicator (AM is not displayed) Track indicator (CD) Multifunctional indicator Tape loaded indicator (VCR) Progressive indicator Timer Recording indicator (VCR) VCR operation status Press CALL to display information on screen.
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Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in for details. Remote control CALL button Power ( ) button DISPLAY button EJECT button (VCR) 29 VCR DVD selector button 22 CALL DISPLAY Direct channel...
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Inserting batteries Slide the battery compartment Install two “R03/AAA” batteries Replace the compartment cover in the direction of the (supplied), paying attention to the cover. polarity diagram in the battery arrow. compartment. Battery precautions The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1.
Connections Antenna connections If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page 16 for the proper connections. Antenna to DVD/VCR connection The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR.
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DVD/VCR to TV connection After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.
Connections Cable TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those premium channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a premium channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode. This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scram- bled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Con- sult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment.
Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD/VCR to your TV. Note: This method transports VHS and DVD-video signals. For enhanced DVD-video performance, we recommend you also connect the S-video or ColorStream ® component video outputs to your TV/monitor. (See page 19.) Connecting to a TV Signal flow (yellow)
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S-video output An S-Video connection is superior to Video (Yellow) output. Use this method for DVD playback when the connected television has S- Video input, and does not have component video inputs. Component video outputs PROGRESSIVE outputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal.
Connections Connecting to optional equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs or audio CDs by connecting the DVD/VCR to optional audio • This selection uses the following reference mark. equipment. : Front speaker : Center speaker For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV”...
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Warning When playing DTS-encoded discs (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™...
Basic setup POWER Setting the video channel When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. TV/VCR 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 VCR DVD channel 3 or 4 (video channel).
Setting the language VCR DVD You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. 1–3 1–3 Setting the language Preparation: Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is cleared. • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding video input.
Basic setup CALL POWER Clock setting VCR DVD The AUTO CLOCK function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the DVD/VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. The DVD/VCR searches for a station in your area containing the necessary AUTO CLOCK setting signals.
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To set STANDARD TIME To set DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two You can set the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME automatically or stations in two different time zones, the DVD/VCR may manually. recognize the wrong station for the AUTO CLOCK setting.
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Basic setup Clock setting (continued) If the AUTO CLOCK process did not set the date and time correctly, you must set them manually for timer recording and DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. 2–4 CANCEL 2–4 Manual clock setting After setting the clock, date and time starts EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”...
Tuner setting VCR DVD This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the DVD/VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this DVD/VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels.
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Basic setup Tuner setting (continued) NUMBER BUTTONS To ADD/DELETE channels Noise elimination When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, a Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE Repeat the step 1 on page 27. Then press SET + BACKGROUND “ON”.
Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape EJECT Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up Push the center of the tape until it is automatically and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An inserted.
Playback (VCR) Cassette tape playback VCR DVD To play a prerecorded tape. PLAY STOP Playback Rewind or forward the tape Preparation: Stop the playback or recording via STOP on remote. • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. To rewind the tape: •...
Special playback SLOW PLAY PAUSE/STILL CM SKIP SET +/– Picture search Adjusting tracking condition Automatic tracking adjustment Reverse picture search function Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, the Press REW once or twice during playback. automatic tracking feature continuously analyzes the signal Forward picture search function to enable optimum picture quality during playback.
Playback (VCR) Convenience function CALL COUNTER RESET CLOCK/COUNTER VCR MENU PLAY STOP ZERO RETURN ENTER SET +/– Repeat playback Zero return function The entire video tape will play until its end. The tape will This function rewinds the tape to the “00:00:00” counter position automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will automatically.
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VCR DVD CLOCK/COUNTER INDEX – STOP Clock/counter display Video index search system This function enables you to locate the beginning of any recording Press CLOCK/COUNTER. The clock and tape counter made on the VCR. alternate with each other in the display window. Recording an INDEX mark COUNTER The Index Search function auto-...
Recording (VCR) VCR DVD Recording a TV program Recording and viewing the same TV program. Recording a TV program Preparation: Press Number buttons or CH +/– to select the • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding channel to be recorded. video input.
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TV/VCR PAUSE/STILL STOP To stop recording Press STOP to stop recording. Auto Rewind feature This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape “ ” will appear on screen for about has ended (except during OTR and timer recording). It will 4 seconds.
Recording (VCR) VCR DVD One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. STOP One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Preparation: Press Number button or CH +/– to select the channel to be recorded. •...
VCR DVD Timer recording EJECT Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 TIMER REC programs within 1 month. 1–3 CANCEL Timer recording Preparation: To enter other programs, repeat step 2 •...
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Recording (VCR) VCR DVD Timer recording (continued) SET +/– TIMER REC VCR MENU ENTER CANCEL Setting procedure To confirm or cancel a program To set daily/weekly timer Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MO- If the Timer has been activated, press TIMER SA: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording REC to deactivate the Timer.
Other functions (VCR) Stereo recording and playback / Second Audio Program (SAP) AUDIO SELECT SET +/– VCR MENU ENTER Stereo recording and playback Second Audio Program (SAP) The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity record- Your DVD/VCR is fitted with a SAP broadcast system which ing of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts.
Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape VCR DVD If you connect the DVD/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Duplicating a video tape Preparation: Connection with second VCR •...