Summary of Contents for Macrovision Corporation DVD/VCR Combo
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Page 1: Home Theater System
DVD+VCR HOME THEATER SYSTEM CD-R CD-RW FILES HIGH QUALITY OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT This Unit does NOT allow copying from DVD to VCR Tape... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instruction
Important Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a damp cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT This Unit does NOT allow copying from DVD to VCR tape Web Site (http://www.1800customersupport.com) Important Safety Instruction ... 1-2 Disc Formats ... 5 Parts and Functions ... 6-9 Front Panel ... 6 Rear Panel ... 7 Using the Remote Control ... 7 Remote Control ... -
Page 5: Disc Formats
The unit can playback. DVDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc] Audio CDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc] Region Management Information Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc. -
Page 6: Parts And Functions
Front Panel 1) POWER/ STANDBY button Turn the power on or off. STOP button (for VCR) Stop playing a tape. PLAY button (for VCR) Press to start or resume playback 4) CHANNEL button UP/ DOWN (for VCR) Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain setting. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
Rear Panel 21) Power cord 22) S-VIDEO (DVD) output jack 23) Right Front speaker terminals 24) Centre speaker terminals 25) Left Front speaker terminals 26) AV1 IN (AUDIO) jacks 27) Left/Right AUDIO OUT jacks 28) FM ANTENNA jacks 29) VHF/UHF/CATV IN/OUT jacks Notes: •... -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote Control POWER RETURN FUNCTION MEMORY 5.1 CH 2.1 CH INPUT VCR STOP SP .EP PRO LOGIC VOLUME SETUP ENTER ON/OFF PLAY STOP PREV TUNING CLEAR DISPLAY ZOOM ANGLE SUBTITLE FM MODE REPEAT Parts and Functions 1) POWER / Turns the Unit on and puts it in standby mode. 2) RETURN button Return to the normal operation after using the SETUP menu. -
Page 9: Parts And Functions
Remote Control OPEN/ POWER CLOSE RETURN FUNCTION GOTO AM/PM MEMORY 5.1 CH 2.1 CH SOUND VCR STOP INPUT TV/VCR SP .EP PRO LOGIC VOLUME SETUP MENU ENTER SLOW ON/OFF PLAY STOP PAUSE PREV TUNING NEXT CLEAR DISPLAY ZOOM AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE FM MODE BAND DISC... -
Page 10: Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display CHAPTER / TRACK indicator When a DVD is loaded in the Unit, this indicator appears along with the chapter number. When a Audio CD is loaded in the Unit, this indicator appears along with the track number. STEREO indicator Tune into a station. -
Page 11: Connecting Your Tv
1. Connecting to your TV The Unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV. 1. Connect the TV antenna (coaxial cable) to the input jack on the unit. 2. Attach one end of the supplied coaxial cable to the output jack on the unit, and the other end of the cable to the input jack on your TV. -
Page 12: Cable Tv Connections
Cable TV Connections Your VCR is capable of receiving the following non-scrambled channels. • Scrambled channels can be received with the cable box supplied by your cable TV company. Preparation Set the 3 4 Output Channel of the VCR to 3 or 4. See Setting the 3 4 Output Channel. - Page 13 Connection with cable box 1. Connect as shown. With this connection, it is possible to record descrambled CATV signals. Then plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box. Cable Box From CATV system Notes: • If the cable box is turned off, it will not output any signals, thus making it impossible to record or view a programme from the CATV system.
- Page 14 Connection with cable box, A/B switch and splitter By using an A/B switch or splitter, it is possible to switch between the cable box and the VCR output. For example, while recording a TV programme with the VCR, it is possible to watch a CATV programme (including descrambled programmes) using the A/B switch.
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Page 15: For Better Reception Of Radio
Connection with two cable boxes, A/B switch and splitter The following connection is necessary to record a cable TV programme (even those scrambled by a cable company) while watching another cable TV programme. The following connection requires two cable boxes, a 2- way splitter and an A/B switch. -
Page 16: Connecting The Speakers & Subwoofer
3. Connecting the speakers & subwoofer 1. The speaker cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) ends of each speaker wire into the corresponding jacks on the rear of the Unit, matching the color tube on the end of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector. -
Page 17: Connecting Other Equipment
5. Connecting Other Equipment You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your unit in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. Front of Unit (Yellow) (White) (Red) Analogue connection AUDIO VIDEO Rear of Unit Digital connection Rear of Unit Notes:... -
Page 18: Connections
Mounting rear surround speakers 1) Mark the correct mounting position on the wall. 2) Insert a fixing screw(s) at the marked position on the wall. 3) Align the slot hole(s) of the speaker over the screw and pull the speaker downward until it is firmly hooked. DO NOT RETURN THIS TO THE STORE Please call Customer Service at 1-800-252-6123 or visit online help at http://www.1800customersupport.com... -
Page 19: To Adjust The Sound Quality
Bass, middle and treble control the sound from the front left and right speakers. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theatre ambience to audio output when the Unit is connected to a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel processor or amplifier. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Sound
To select the listening channel 1. When the disc is stopped, you can press 5.1 CH and 2.1 CH buttons on the remote control to select different speakers output status shown as below table. 2. You can active or off subwoofer output by setup menu. Note: The wording "2.1 CH"... -
Page 21: Playing A Disc
Basic playback This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this Unit. Some DVD discs are pro- duced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the Unit may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the Unit. Refer to the instruction notes of discs. -
Page 22: Fast Foward/Fast Reverse
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse 1. Press the TUNING TUNING button when a disc is playing. • The disc begins fast scan at x2 speed. • Four speeds are available. Each time TUNING button is pressed, the speed of fast scan changes in the following sequence: Note : You also can press and hold... -
Page 23: Angle Selection
Angle selection Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles. 1. While you are playing a DVD with different angles recorded, press the ANGLE button to view the number of the current angle. -
Page 24: Subtitle Selection
Subtitle selection 1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to display the current language setting, as shown in the example below. 2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. Notes : • If only one language is recorded, the language does not change. •... -
Page 25: Special Functions
Basic playback DISPLAY function Using DISPLAY, you can check and change the current settings of the following items: ANGLE, AUDIO and SUBTITLE. • While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button to display the screen shown below. Elapsed time: Elapsed time from the beginning of the chapter which is currently playing. Remaining time: Remaining time of the title which is currently playing. -
Page 26: Locating A Specific Title
Basic playback Locating a specific title If a DVD disc contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number. 1. In stop mode, press the GOTO button. 2. Press button to highlight a specific field and press the corresponding number button(s) for the title you want. -
Page 27: Special Functions
Basic playback Locating a specific time You can move to a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds) 1. Press the GOTO button. 2. Press button to highlight time. 3. Press the corresponding number buttons for the setting point you want. •... -
Page 28: Cd / Dvd Programmable Memory
Advanced CD / DVD programmable memory playback Programmable memory The two types of programmed playback provided by this Unit are title programmed playback and chapter programmed playback. Title / Chapter programmed playback 1.Press the MEMORY button while the disc is stopped. 2.Enter the title numbers in . -
Page 29: Repeat Playback
Advanced playback You can play a specific title or chapter repeatedly. (Title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat) Repeating a title You can play the same title repeatedly. 1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the “ ”... -
Page 30: Repeat Playback
Advanced playback Repeating a specific section You can play a specific section repeatedly. 1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button at the beginning of the section ( ) is displayed you want to play repeatedly. 2. Press the REPEAT A-B button again at the end of the section ) is displayed. -
Page 31: Playing Picture File Disc
Playing a Picture file disc 1. Press the OPEN /CLOSE button, the disc tray opens. 2. Insert a Picture CD on the disc tray with the label side up. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, the disc tray closes. 4. The unit will take a short while to load the disc. 5. -
Page 32: Customizing The Function Settings
Customizing the Function Settings LANGUAGE setting 1. Press the FUNCTION button until DVD appears on the display. 2. Press the STOP button so that no disc is playing. 3. Press the SETUP button. 4. Use the cursor button to select the Language, then press the ENTER button. 5. -
Page 33: Video Setting
Customizing the Function Settings VIDEO setting TV Shape 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select Video, then press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to select TV Shape, then press the ENTER button. 4. -
Page 34: Video Output
Customizing the Function Settings Video Output 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select Video, then press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to select Video Output, then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor button to shift and select the signal, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 35: Edges
Customizing the Function Settings Edges 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select Video, then press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to select Edges, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor button to shift and select the Sharpen / Soften / Off, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 36: Audio Setting
Customizing the Function Settings AUDIO setting Digital Out 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to select Digital Out, and then press the ENTER button repeatedly to select Digital Out type. -
Page 37: Subwoofer
Customizing the Function Settings Subwoofer 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select the Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to Subwoofer, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor button to select the desired setting, and then press the ENTER button. -
Page 38: Center Delay
Customizing the Function Settings Center Delay 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select the Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to Center delay, then repeatedly press the ENTER button to select the desired Center Delay type. -
Page 39: Vcr Setup
MENU Screen MENU screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A submenu will appear once you select an item for the menu. 1. Turn on the TV and select the video channel. (See Setting the 3 Output Channel) 2. -
Page 40: Setup (With Auto Clock Setting)
Set Up (with Auto Clock Setting) IMPORTANT (Caution during Set Up): • Do not press the VCR ON/OFF button on the VCR or remote control. • Do not insert a video cassette into the VCR. The Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when the antenna cable is connected to the rear of the VCR and the power plug is then connected to an AC outlet. -
Page 41: Setting The 3 4 Output Channel
Setting the 3 4 Output Channel The 3 4 Output Channel lets your change the VCR OUTPUT to standard TV broadcasting signals. Both your TV and VCR must be set to the same channel (i.e TV on channel 3 and VCR OUTPUT channel on 3 too). 1. -
Page 42: Mode Selection
Mode Selection You can use the SET UP selection screen to select the mode for basic features. Preparation • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. Press the VCR ON/OFF button (VCR ON indicator will light up) and then press the TV/VCR button to select “ VCR” (TAPE IN indicator will light up). 1. -
Page 43: Channel Preset
Channel Preset Your VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels as shown below by presetting the channels into memory. (VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CATV: 1 to 125) Preparation • Make sure that the cable (antenna or CATV) is connected to the IN terminal on the rear of the VCR. 1. -
Page 44: Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel Memory
Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel Memory Use this function to manually add or erase channels to/from the memory. 1. Select the channel to be added with the numbered buttons and the channel to be erased with the CH+, CH- or numbered buttons. 2. - Page 45 Clock Auto Clock Setting (If you DO know a channel that carries EDS signals) Preparation • Make sure that the antenna cable is connected and connect the power cord. • Turn on your TV and select the video channel. (See Setting the 3 •...
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Page 46: Manual Clock Setting
Manual Clock Setting Preparation • Turn on your TV and select the video channel. (See setting the 3 • Press the VCR ON/OFF button (VCR ON indicator will light up) and then press the TV/VCR button to select “VCR”. (TAPE IN indicator will light up.) 1. -
Page 47: Vcr Setup
Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.) Adjustment This VCR is equipped with an internal Automatic Daylight Saving-Time Adjustment function. In spring (first Sunday in April)and autumn (last Sunday in October), the time is adjusted as shown below. This function has been preset to ON at the factory. -
Page 48: Inserting A Video Cassette
Inserting a Video Cassette Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically and VCR ON indicator light up. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. -
Page 49: Still Picture And Frame Advance
Slow Motion Playback 1. Press the SLOW button during playback. 2. Press the SLOW button to vary the slow motion playback speed between 1/5 and 1/30 of the normal playback speed. If noise bars appear on the screen, use the CH +/- buttons. If the picture experiences vertical jitter during the slow mode, set your VCR to the STILL mode and press the CH +/- buttons to stabilize the picture. -
Page 50: Quick Start With Full Loading Mechanism
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism Your VCR has a standby function (Full Loading Mechanism) to allow immediate recording and playback. After pressing the REC or PLAY in the standby mode. Full Automatic Playback The Full Automatic Playback lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed, your VCR automatically turns on the power and playback the tape. -
Page 51: To Watch Another Tv Programme While Recording
This Unit does NOT allow copying from Recording a TV Programme Preparation • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. (See Setting the 3 • Press the VCR ON/OFF button (VCR ON indicator will light up) and then TV/VCR to select “VCR” (TAPE IN indicator will light up). -
Page 52: Recording Speeds
Recording Speeds This VCR lets you select a recording speed (SP or EP), SP provides a better picture, although the recording time is shorter. Select the tape speed that best suits your needs. Note: • This VCR can playback tapes recorded in LP (Long Play) mode. Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound Your VCR records AUDIO signals on two types of audio tracks. -
Page 53: Tape Dubbing Connection Instructions
Monitor Output When Receiving a SAP Broadcast When receiving a SAP broadcast, if the SAP position is set to ON, change the audio output mode to select Monitor Output (MAIN or SAP) with the ENTER button selection screen. (See Mode Selection.) When enjoying a TV programme with MAIN sound Select L on the ENTER button selection screen. -
Page 54: Cancelling The Simple Recording Timer
Simple Recording Timer The Simple Recording Timer (SRT) enables you to set the recording stop time. The SRT can be set on the TV screen by using the remote control. The SRT cannot be set if the clock has not been set. Make sure the clock is set before setting the SRT. Preparation •... -
Page 55: Recording With The Timer
Recording with the Timer Preparation • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. • Insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab opening covered. Power will turn on automatically (POWER ON indicator will light up). • Press the TV/VCR button to select “VCR” (TAPE IN indicator will light up). •... - Page 56 7. Press the ENTER button. • To programme the additional timer settings, press the ENTER button and repeat steps 2-7. 8. Press the MENU button to finish settings. The display shown to the left appears on the screen for 5 seconds, after which the normal screen returns.
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Page 57: Confirming Timer Programmes
Confirming Timer Programmes You can see on the Timer setting screen a list of all timer programmes that are already set. Preparation • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. • Press the VCR ON/OFF button (VCR ON indicator will light up) and then press the TV/VCR button to select “VCR”... -
Page 58: Special Functions
Auto Enhance 1. Press the DISPLAY button twice. “ AUTO ENHANCE ON (or OFF)” will appear on the TV screen for a few second. 2. Press the SET button on the unit. Each time the button is pressed, the mode switches between ON and OFF. (The AUTO ENHANCE is preset to ON at the factory.) Normally leave the mode set to ON. -
Page 59: Radio Operation
Tuning into a station manually 1. Press the FUNCTION button until the frequency band appears on the display. 2. Press the BAND button on the remote remote or on the front panel to select the desired band. 3. Press the TUNING button to tune in the desired station. -
Page 60: Language Code List For Disc Language
Language Code List for Disc Language Code Language Name Code Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byerlorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji... -
Page 61: Cleaning The Unit
Cleaning Disc A defective or soiled disc inserted into the Unit can cause sound to drop out during playback. Handle the disc by holding its inner and outer edges. • Do NOT touch the surface of the unlabeled side of the disc. •... - Page 62 SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY) • The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you use an indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. • The TV antenna wire is too close to the Unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the Unit.
- Page 63 SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY) No power. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. VCR does not receive • Use the CHANNEL PRESET screen to change from AIR mode to CATV. (See Setting CATV channels. the Channels.) VCR does not operate. •...
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