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Precautions .......................................................................... 2
Laser Safety........................................................................ 2
Important............................................................................. 2
Power Supply..................................................................... 2
Dew Warning ...................................................................... 2
Caution................................................................................ 2
Positioning .......................................................................... 2
A Note About Recycling ...................................................... 2
Connection to Power........................................................... 3
Playable Discs .................................................................... 4
Unplayable Discs ................................................................ 4
Important Copyright Information ......................................... 4
Symbols Used in this Manual.............................................. 4
Functional Overview ........................................................... 5
Front Panel ......................................................................... 5
Remote Control................................................................... 6
Loading Batteries ................................................................ 6
DVD/VCR Switching ........................................................... 6
Rear View ........................................................................... 7
Setting up Your DVD/VCR.................................................. 7
Before Connecting .............................................................. 7
Connecting to a TV ............................................................. 7
For Better Sound (for DVD Features) ................................. 8
External Input Mode (for VCR Features) ............................ 8
Video Cassette Tape .......................................................... 9
TV Colour System............................................................... 9
Setting the Clock................................................................. 9
Channel Presetting ............................................................. 9
Automatic Channel Preset .................................................. 9
Manual Channel Preset ...................................................... 9
To Skip a Preset Channel ................................................. 10
Channel Reprogramming.................................................. 10
VCR Operation ................................................................... 11
VCR Features ................................................................... 11
Playback ........................................................................... 11
Auto Repeat Playback ...................................................... 11
Picture Select.................................................................... 11
Auto Return....................................................................... 12
Quick-Find......................................................................... 12
Index Search..................................................................... 12
Time Search...................................................................... 12
Recording.......................................................................... 12
OTR (One Touch Recording).............................................13
Timer Recording ................................................................13
Supplied Accessories
• Remote control
• Two R6 (AA) batteries
• RF cable
• Scart cable
• Owner's Manual
• Quick Setup Guide
Printed in China
DVD/CD PLAYER & VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
AD980BD
Hints for OTR and Timer Recording.................................. 14
Copying a Video Tape....................................................... 14
Status Display ................................................................... 15
Real Time Tape Counter................................................... 15
Automatic Operations........................................................ 15
DVD Operation ................................................................... 15
Basic Playback.................................................................. 15
General Features .............................................................. 16
Disc Menus ....................................................................... 16
Title Menu ......................................................................... 16
Calling up a Menu Screen During Playback...................... 16
MP3 Playback .................................................................. 16
Resume............................................................................. 17
Pause ................................................................................ 17
Step by Step Playback ...................................................... 17
x1.3 and x0.8 Rapid Play with Voice................................. 17
Fast Forward / Reverse Search ........................................ 17
Slow Forward / Reverse Search ....................................... 17
Zoom ................................................................................. 17
Audio Language ................................................................ 18
Subtitle Language ............................................................. 18
Camera Angle ................................................................... 18
Stereo Sound Mode .......................................................... 18
Virtual Surround ................................................................ 18
Track Search..................................................................... 18
Chapter / Title Search ....................................................... 19
Time Search...................................................................... 19
Marker Setup..................................................................... 19
Repeat............................................................................... 19
Programmed Playback...................................................... 20
Random Playback ............................................................. 20
On-Screen Information...................................................... 20
DVD Setup ......................................................................... 21
Language Setting .............................................................. 21
Display Setting .................................................................. 21
Audio Setting..................................................................... 22
Parental Control ................................................................ 22
Others Setting ................................................................... 23
To Reset All the Settings of the Setup Screen.................. 23
Language Code .................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................... 25
Specifications .................................................................... 26
Maintenance ....................................................................... 27
Declaration of Conformity.................................. Back cover
Model/Serial Number
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please note down the serial number and retain the information
for your records.
Model number:
Serial number:
AD980BD
EN
PAL
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
DVD/CD PLAYER & VIDEO Owner’s Manual CASSETTE RECORDER AD980BD Table of Contents Precautions ................2 Hints for OTR and Timer Recording........14 Laser Safety................ 2 Copying a Video Tape............14 Important................2 Status Display ..............15 Power Supply..............2 Real Time Tape Counter........... 15 Dew Warning .............. -
Page 2: Precautions
Precautions Power Supply WARNING: The power supply is engaged when the mains plug is plugged TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC in a 220-240 V , 50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE STANDBY-ON to turn on the unit. -
Page 3: Connection To Power
Connection to Power Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. Mains Cord This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non-rewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. -
Page 4: Playable Discs
Playable Discs *8: If the disc’s recording space is small (Disc size is shorter than 55mm across), it may not be played back. The following discs can be played back on this unit. *9: Do not glue paper or put stickers onto the disc. These may damage the disc, and the unit may not read it correctly. -
Page 5: Functional Overview
Functional Overview Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON TIMER REC DISC IN REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR REV/SKIP STOP PLAY SKIP/FWD CHANNEL OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO 25 24 1. y STANDBY-ON indicator REV/SKIP (DVD) To go to the previous chapters or tracks during playback. The indicator is on when this unit is turned on. -
Page 6: Remote Control
MODE (DVD) Remote Control To set up Programmed or Random Playback for Audio CDs, MP3 file. OPEN/CLOSE To set the Virtual Surround ON or OFF. STANDBY-ON SPEED/ /EJECT SYSTEM AUDIO To activate the Virtual Surround or x1.3 and x0.8 Rapid Play with Voice. -
Page 7: Rear View
S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD only) Rear View Connect to the S-VIDEO input jack on your TV. Use a commercially available S-Video cable. AV1 (TV) jack AERIAL DIGITAL ANALOG S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Connect to the Scart jack on your TV. Use the supplied AV2 (DECODER) DVD/VCR AV1 (TV) -
Page 8: For Better Sound (For Dvd Features)
If your TV has no scart input jack but has an • When this unit is connected to a DTS decoder, you can S-VIDEO input jack, enjoy Multi-channel surround system which reproduces the 1) Follow the steps right under “Connecting to a original sound as truthfully as possible. -
Page 9: Video Cassette Tape
Video Cassette Tape Channel Presetting This unit will operate with any cassette that bears the VHS Tuning of broadcast channels not already preset in the unit mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality can be performed in two ways. tapes. -
Page 10: To Skip A Preset Channel
6) Press the Number buttons 8) Press MENU to select your desired to exit. position number, then press Note: • To confirm that a channel has been deleted, press •You can select position number 01-99. •If “ON” appears on the right side of “SKIP”, press to point to “SKIP”. -
Page 11: Vcr Operation
VCR Operation VCR Features Slow Motion SLOW • Press to reduce the playback speed. The unit mutes Ensure that all VCR setting begins in VCR mode by pressing the sound during slow motion. You can control the speed . (Make sure that the VCR OUTPUT indicator is lit.) PLAY by pressing (faster) or... -
Page 12: Auto Return
Note: • 1) Press SEARCH MODE Once you select the Picture Select mode, it stays in , then effect even after you turn off the unit. 2) Press repeatedly until the number of programmes that you want to skip appears. MENU MENU 3) Press... -
Page 13: Otr (One Touch Recording)
Skipping Unwanted Programme Material During • When you press after pressing during steps Recording , the input mode will move to the next item. 1) Press PAUSE when you want to temporarily halt • If you do not press within 5 seconds of setting an item, recording. -
Page 14: Hints For Otr And Timer Recording
To Cancel or Check the Start/End Time • If Auto Power Off for DVD has NOT been activated, the If the unit is already in timer standby mode, press unit switches to the DVD mode and all the VCR function STOP/EJECT T-SET on the front panel or... -
Page 15: Status Display
1) Insert a pre-recorded videocassette into the playing VCR. Note: • If the on screen display shows an abnormal reading or no reading, unplug this unit for 30 seconds, then 2) Insert video cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab in replug it again. -
Page 16: General Features
Note: • General Features Folders are known as Groups, and files are known as Tracks. DVDs may contain menus to navigate the disc and access • Folders are accompanied by icon. Number buttons special features. Enter the appropriate • MP3 files are accompanied by icon. -
Page 17: Resume
Resume Fast Forward / Reverse Search DVD-V DVD-V 1) During playback, press STOP 1) During playback, press repeatedly to select the •Resume message will appear on the TV screen. required forward or reverse speed. 2) Press PLAY •For DVDs, fast forward or reverse search speed is •Playback will resume from the point at which playback different depending on the disc. -
Page 18: Audio Language
Audio Language Stereo Sound Mode DVD-V This unit allows you to change audio languages during DVD 1) During playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to select disc (if multi language available) playback. “STEREO”, “L-ch” or “R-ch”. STEREO : Both right and left channels are active (stereo). 1) During playback, press AUDIO L-ch... -
Page 19: Chapter / Title Search
Using SKIP H G Marker Setup During playback, press SKIP to move to the next track. DVD-V Press it repeatedly to skip subsequent tracks. Use markers to memorise your favourite places on a disc. Press SKIP to go back to the beginning of the current 1) During playback, press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until... -
Page 20: Programmed Playback
Note: • The Repeat Track / Group setting will be cleared Random Playback when moving to other Track or Group. REPEAT A-B This function shuffles the playing order of tracks instead of DVD-V playback in the original sequence. 1) During playback, press at your chosen starting point. -
Page 21: Dvd Setup
2) Press DISPLAY 2) Press DISPLAY again. again. •Current track number/ total tracks, elapsed time and •Current track number/ total tracks, elapsed time of the remaining time of the current disc, and current playback current track, and current playback status will be status will be displayed. -
Page 22: Audio Setting
QUICK Note: • An individual picture on TV screen is called as DTS : FRAME, which consists of two separate images called BITSTREAM : to output DTS sound. as FIELD. Some pictures may be blurred at the : not to output DTS sound. “AUTO”... -
Page 23: Others Setting
Others Setting You can change the other functions. 1) In Stop mode, press SETUP 2) Press ENTER to select “CUSTOM”, then press •CUSTOM mode screen will appear. ENTER 3) Press to select “OTHERS”, then confirm. OTHERS ANGLE ICON AUTO POWER OFF ON 4) Press ENTER to select the below items, then press... -
Page 24: Language Code
Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Frisian 5271 Malay 5965 Somali 6561 Abkhazian 4748 Galician 5358 Malayalam 5958 Spanish [SPA] 5165 Afar 4747 Georgian 5747 Maltese 5966 Sundanese 6567 Afrikaans 4752 German [GER] 5051 Maori 5955 Swahili 6569 Albanian... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the unit, consulting the following checklist. WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. -
Page 26: Specifications
Specifications PRODUCT TYPE CONNECTIONS DVD Player with Video Cassette Recorder Front Panel: Video input RCA connector x 1 DISCS Audio input RCA connector x 1 DVD-Video Rear Panel: Audio CD AERIAL Coaxial type, female CD-R RF OUT Coaxial type, male CD-RW AUDIO/VIDEO 21 pin scart jack x 2... -
Page 27: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the Cabinet • Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning Discs • When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. -
Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity
93 / 68 / EEC We declare that the following product: DVD/CD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER, Model AD980BD is in compliance with following Regulations. EN 55013: 2001 + A1: 2003, EN 55020: 2002 + A1: 2003, EN 61000-3-2: 2000...