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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 equipment.
For connection to your TV, see "Connecting to a TV"
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder
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 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
To OPTICAL
type digital
type digital
audio input
audio input
Optical digital cable
75 Ω coaxial cable
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.
*
Amplifier equipped with
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
To audio input
Audio cable
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
To OPTICAL
type digital
type digital
audio input
audio input
Optical digital cable
75 Ω coaxial cable
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Basic setup
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
3
4
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.
VCR
The VCR indicator on the
DVD
front panel will light.
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
TV/VCR
appear in 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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: Front speaker
: Center speaker
: Rear speaker
: Signal flow
: Sub woofer
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" "Pro Logic" and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved.
• Use DVD video discs encoded via
the Dolby Digital recording
system.
Connect either.
* 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 Surround" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
• Use DVD video discs or audio
CDs encoded via the DTS
recording system.
Connect either.
POWER
3
4
TV/VCR
VCR DVD
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, play
back 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.
Notes:
• 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.
• During the DVD playback if you change the operating mode
from DVD to VCR, the DVD will continue to play back the disc
and stop after about 5 minutes.
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. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel
DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the BITSTREAM/PCM 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 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
To OPTICAL
type digital
type digital
audio input
audio input
Optical digital cable
75 Ω coaxial cable
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
To OPTICAL
type digital
type digital
audio input
audio input
Optical digital cable
75 Ω coaxial cable
Notes:
• DO NOT connect the BITSTREAM/PCM 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 BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO
OUT jack of the DVD/VCR.
• Connect the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR to the "OPTICAL" or "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 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 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 displays.
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 indicator will light.)
1
Press VCR MENU.
The VCR menu screen will appear.
Press SET + or – to select "SYSTEM
SETUP", then press ENTER.
VCR MENU
SETUP
If you use the unit for the first time and
press VCR MENU, instead of the main
menu screen the "SYSTEM SETUP"
menu screen in step 2 may appear.
SET +
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH –
CH +
AUTO REPEAT
ON OFF
SAP
ON OFF
ENTER
CH SETUP
SET –
SYSTEM SETUP
+/-/ENTER/MENU
á
ñ
2
Press SET + or – to select "LANGUAGE", then
press ENTER.
SET +
SYSTEM SETUP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
CH –
CH +
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ENTER
ON OFF
SET –
AUTO CLOCK
ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
+/-/ENTER/MENU
á
ñ
3
Press SET + or – to select the desired language:
English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or
French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER.
SET +
CH –
CH +
ENTER
SET –
+/-/ENTER/MENU
á
ñ
• Use DVD video discs encoded via
the MPEG2 recording system.
Connect either.
Connect either.
VCR DVD
1,4
1–3
1–3
4
Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is
cleared.
VCR MENU
SETUP
Notes:
• Both the VCR and the DVD have their own player menus
• If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds, the VCR
MENU screen will return to normal TV-operation automatically.
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