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COMBINATION FLAT COLOR TELEVISION AND DVD/VCD/CD PLAYER Owner's Manual DV2018 DV2418 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions --------------------1 Getting Started ----------------------------------------3 Front ------------------------------------------------------3 Back-------------------------------------------------------4 Remote Control ----------------------------------------5 Installing batteries -------------------------------------6 Effective range of the Remote----------------------6 Installation----------------------------------------------7 Antenna connections ---------------------------------7 Cable (CATV) satellite connections ---------------8 Using an Audio Amplifier -----------------------------9 Using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround -------------------------------9 Connecting AV1 inputs------------------------------10 Connecting AV2 inputs------------------------------10...
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION-These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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15. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Apparatus shall no t be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 17.
Getting Started Front ( ) 2 VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY 1. AV2 inputs (VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, R) 2. Earphone jack 3. Open/close disc tray 4. Playback 5. Stop playback 6. Channel down select; menu item select 7. Channel up select; menu item select 8.
Back DV2018 1. AV1 inputs (S-VIDEO, VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, R) 2. Monitor outputs (VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, R) 3. Antenna input 4. DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUTPUT jack Getting Started DV2418 - S VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL L /MONO AUDIO COAXIAL AUDIO (continued)
Getting Started Remote Control SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE (continued) 1. Power on/off 2. Sleep timer 3. Switch between TV/AV and DVD 4.
Important: Your remote control has been preprogrammed. If your remote controller does not work correctly, maybe the setting is wrong, please try the following steps. 1. Press and hold the “SET ” button, followed by the “DVD COMBO ” button at the same time until the indicator lights up.
Installation Antenna connections OUTDOOR VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTION (ANTENNA NOT INCLUDED) Follow the instructions for the type of antenna system you intend to use. If using Cable or satellite, see the next page. VHF/UHF 75 OHM UHF 300 Ohm Combiner VHF 300 UHF 300 Ohm Combiner VHF 75 Ohm...
Cable (CATV)/satellite connections This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some Cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambling device and is generally provided by the cable company. FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE For basic cable service not requiring a converter/descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF jack on the...
Connecting AV1 inputs If you connect the TV/DVD to VCR or camcorder, you can select by pressing the AV/SETUP button. Press this button repeatedly to select the desired mode. “Video 1”, “Video 2” or TV channel will display on the screen.
Power on/off Wider Hole AC Outlet and Blade Polarized AC cord plug (One blade is wider than the other) SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE...
Selecting the Video Input Video1 SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Watching AV program To watch video program from AV inputs, Press AV/SETUP repeatedly to select the desired mode.
Tuning PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Channel Color system AUTO TV/Cable Add/Erase Fine Auto search Move[ Adjust[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE...
PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Channel Color system AUTO TV/Cable Add/Erase Erase Fine Auto search Move[ Adjust[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE...
Tuning (continued) PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Channel Color system AUTO TV/Cable Add/Erase Erase Fine Auto search Move[ Adjust[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER...
TV 10 Mono SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Channel Selection Use 0~9 digit buttons and the --/---/+10 button To select one-digit channel: Press one of the 0-9 digit buttons and wait for 2 seconds.
Adjusting Picture PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Picture mode Sports More Move[ Adjust[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE...
This function helps to improve the quality of picture. You can switch between Off, Soft, Mild and Hard. Notes: Model DV2018 does not have the "SVM" function. Setting Blue background option From the PICTURE menu, press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to select Blue Back item.
Sound Volume SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Adjusting volume/Muting the Sound Adjusting volume Use the VOL+ or VOL- button. Press VOL+, the volume increases;...
PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Bass Treble Balance Sound mode Personal S.woofer Move[ Adjust[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE...
Timer PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Off Time AM 12:00 On Time AM 12:00 Channel TV/Cable Clock AM 8:00 Move[ Select[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU...
PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Off Time Once 10:00PM Once On Time 6:00PM Channel TV/Cable Clock 8:00AM Move[ Select[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER...
System Setup PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Language: ENGLISH FRANCAL ESPANOL Menu Demo: Stop Child lock menu: More Move[ Confirm[ ] SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU...
PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP More Closed Caption Vchip password Move[ Select[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE System Setup Setting Closed Caption (CCD)
Parental Control Child lock PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP Language: ENGLISH FRANCAL ESPANOL Menu Demo: Stop Child lock menu: More Move[ Number[0-9] SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU...
PICTURE TUNING SET UP SOUND TIMER MPAA RATING TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CANADIAN FRENCH RATING BLOCK NEW PASSWORD Move[ Select[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU...
PICTURE SOUND TIMER TUNING SET UP CONTENT TV-Y TV-Y7 FANTASY V VIEW TV-G VIOLENCE TV-PG SEXUAL TV-14 LANGUAGE DIALOG TV-MA Move[ Select[ SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU...
Discs that can be played This TV/DVD supports DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD-DA, HDCD, KODAK picture CD and CD-R/RW including discs containing MP3 files. Please do not play any disc other than the above formats. This unit detects the disc loaded and automatically sets the mode. Discs that can not be played Do not play DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-G, CDV, CVD, DVD-RW, CVD, SACDand Divx Video Discs.
SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after the player has finished playing a particular item.
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SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Basic Playback Quickly select Chapter or Track You can quickly select chapter or track by using number buttons. Note Some Video-CDs have a PBC feature.
Using On-screen Menu SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Using a TITLE MENU [DVD] Some movie discs may have two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, the TITLE button can be used to select this menu.
Locating Desired Scene SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note The on-screen display maybe different and it depends on the disc you are playing back .
Displaying Status of Disc SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note The on-screen display may be different than illustrated and dependent on the type of disc being played.
SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note If you play DVD, please set point A and B in the same chapter; If you play VCD or audio CD, please set point A and B in the same track.
Special Functions SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Changing Angles [DVD] Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles.
SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note Press the AV/SETUP button to exit setup menu after completion of initial settings.
SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note Press the AV/SETUP button to exit setup menu after completion of initial settings.
SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note Press the AV/SETUP button to exit setup menu after completion of initial settings.
SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note Press the AV/SETUP button to exit setup menu after completion of initial settings.
SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note Press the AV/SETUP button to exit setup menu after completion of initial settings.
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SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note Press the AV/SETUP button to exit setup menu after completion of initial settings.
Playing Back MP3 disc SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note The on-screen display may be different depending on the disc you are playing .
Playing Back MP3 disc SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note The on-screen display may be different depending on the disc you are playing .
Playing Back Kodak Picture CD SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note The on-screen display may be different depending on the disc you are playing .
Playing Back Kodak Picture CD SLEEP TV/DVD MUTE AV/SETUP DVD COMBO Cable/SAT DSP/OSD MENU /ZOOM STEREO/AUDIO&CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY REW/PREV SR/SF FWD/NEXT PAUSE/STEP SEARCH RETURN DVD MENU REPEAT A-B ENTER SUBTITLE TITLE ANGLE Note The on-screen display may be different depending on the disc you are playing .
Setting the Universal Remote Control Unit Your Universal Remote Control has been preprogrammed to operate your TV (just press the TV button). You may also program the Universal Remote Control to operate other devices. 1. HOW TO SET THE UNIT Locate the correct code for the Brand/Model of the device you wish to control from the attached code list.
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Setting the Universal Remote Control Unit 7. CODE LIST ON SETUP MODE OR QUICK SEARCH MODE TV codes ADMIRAL 143 146 147 148 001 002 133 134 142 153 155 ADVENT AIKO AIWA 039 058 073 079 084 085 101 107 109 AKAI 111 123 125 AUDIOVOX...
Troubleshooting Guide Check the following before requesting service. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Power No power The AC power cord is not connected. TV broadcast reception TV station experiencing problems. Picture control is not adjusted. Poor or no picture. Possible local interference. Antenna/Cable connector is not connected.
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Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM Playback does not start No picture No sound Picture is distorted during REVIEW. Stopping playback, search, slow- motion play or repeat play, etc. cannot be performed. No 4:3 (16:9) picture No on-screen display no surround sound The unit or remote operation key is not functioning.
Reception Disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results if not using cable or a satellite. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local cable company broadcast.
AC 120V, 60Hz Power Supply: Power Consumption: 120W Dimensions: 23.2(W) 19.5(H) 18.5(D) inch Weight(kg/lb): 27 kg/60 lb CRT: 20" SCREEN Audio Output: 2.5W 2 TELEVISION Color System: TV: NTSC-M AV: NTSC 3.58/4.43, PAL 4.43 Receiving channel: Cable Total Antenna Impedance: VHF/UHF 75 ohm DVD/VCD/CD player Video out:...
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