Hitachi DV-PF5EUK Instruction Manual

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DVD/VCR Combo (DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL
DV-PF5E(UK)
PAL
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-
free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
DVD / VCR Combo DV-PF5E ( UK )

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  • Page 1 DVD/VCR Combo (DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER) INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL DV-PF5E(UK) DVD / VCR Combo DV-PF5E ( UK ) Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble- free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
  • Page 2: Precautions

    WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude DO NOT OPEN...
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    PRECAUTIONS Declaration of Conformity This product complies with the requirement of the directives EN 55013:2001 EN 55020:2002 EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC EN 61000-3-2: 2000 Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC EN 60065:1998 declare that the DVD/VCR player EN 60825:1994+A2:2001...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ PRECAUTIONS ......2 ■ PLAYING A DISC ......22 Power Supply.
  • Page 5: About The Discs

    • Discs made on personal computers may not be played back properly due to different environments or the settings of the application you use. We recommend always to use the standardized, properly formatted discs. (Please contact your Hitachi dealer for more detail).
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Mode Mode Hardware specifications ¡ Dolby Digital sound ¡ AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jacks By connecting this DVD/VCR to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality 5.1ch Dolby ¡ Auto Head Cleaner Digital surround sound as heard in the movie theatres. ¡...
  • Page 7: Dvd/Vcr Switching

    DVD / VCR SWITCHING Since this product comprises DVD and VCR players, it is necessary to select the correct output mode. SWITCHING TO DVD MODE SURROUND OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SPEED EJECT SKIP/PROG Press DVD on the remote control. DVD / VCR Combo DV-PF5E(UK) SKIP/PROG (Verify that the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit.) CLEAR...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW REAR PANEL AERIAL DIGITAL ANALOG S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AV2 ( DECODER ) DVD/VCR AV1 ( TV ) RF OUT COAXIAL 2 3 4 1. MAIN (AC Power Cord) 6. EURO AV1 (TV) Jack Connect to a standard AC plug. Use the Euro A/V (scart) cable to connect this jack to 2.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Loading the Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover. SURROUND OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SPEED EJECT SKIP/PROG SKIP/PROG 2. Insert two AA batteries, with each one oriented correctly. CLEAR C.RESET SLOW DISC NAVIGATION 3. Close the cover. REC/OTR DISPLAY MENU Cautions On Batteries...
  • Page 10: Tour Of The Remote Control

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control Buttons on remote control work in different ways for DVD, Audio CD and VCR: Refer to the following table for correct use. Mode Mode SURROUND/ SPEED Button • To select the recording speed. •...
  • Page 11 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control Mode Mode REPEAT Button • Allows you to repeat play a chapter or title. (DVD) REPEAT • Allows you to repeat play a track or all. (CD) A-B REPEAT Button • Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. A-BREPEAT (DVD/CD) •...
  • Page 12: Connections

    CONNECTIONS The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD/VCR to TV and other components. NOTES • Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component. • Refer to the Instruction Manuals for your TV, stereo system and any other components to be connected to the DVD/VCR. DVD/VCR to TV Connection Other Connections EURO SCART (AV) SOCKETS...
  • Page 13: Connection To An Audio System

    CONNECTIONS Connection to an Audio System Method 1 Method 2 Dolby Digital decoder or MPEG decoder Stereo system Digital Audio Input COAXIAL AUDIO Audio Input Jacks Jacks DVD/VCR Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL •...
  • Page 14: Connection To A Tv (For Dvd/Vcr)

    CONNECTIONS Connection to a TV (for DVD/VCR) Method 1 Method 2 Basic Audio Good picture Better picture 21-pin Scart jack S-VIDEO IN Audio Cable S-Video Euro A/V (scart) Cable Cable S-VIDEO ANALOG AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR Euro Analog Audio out S-Video out Audio/Video out •...
  • Page 15: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

    HI-FI STEREO SOUND SYSTEM This DVD/VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a NICAM stereo sound decoder. This equipment will receive stereo and bilingual broadcasts and there are several ways of recording and playing back the sound.
  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    PRESET FOR USE NOTES: Setting the Clock • In the steps , you can go back to the item you want to correct by pressing B B . • Although seconds are not displayed, they begin count- This DVD/VCR incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must ing from 00 when you exit by pressing MENU.
  • Page 17: Manual Tuning

    TUNING Press MENU. Manual Tuning MENU Press K or L to select “INITIAL”, TIMER then press B. SET UP INITIAL • Use the remote control for this procedure. Press MENU. Press K or L to select “CH TUN- INITIAL Press K or L to select “INITIAL”, ING”, then press B.
  • Page 18: Playback Function

    PLAYBACK FUNCTION Press K or L to select “PIC- Normal Playback SET UP TURE”, then press B. AUTO RETURN [ ON ] Press B until the desired mode AUTO REPEAT [ ON ] (NORMAL, SOFT, or SHARP) is PICTURE [ NORMAL ] Insert a prerecorded tape.
  • Page 19: Recording Function

    PLAYBACK FUNCTION • If you want to stop search function, press C. Press SEARCH MODE twice so that TIME 2 : 50 • After time search, the VCR will play the tape automatical- the Time Search menu appears. Enter your desired time to skip by NOTES: pressing K or L within 30 seconds.
  • Page 20: Hints For Timer Recording

    RECORDING FUNCTION For weekly recording: To record a TV programme at the TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC same time on the same channel every week. While the TIMER PROGRAMME month digit is flashing, press K or L repeatedly to select “W- Press TIMER.
  • Page 21: Copying A Video Tape

    RECORDING FUNCTION Copying a video tape A Status Display You can make copies of videotapes made by friends or rela- Press DISPLAY to check the Counter, or Clock & Channel tives for your own enjoyment. number. Each time you press the DISPLAY, TV screen will WARNING: change as illustrated: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may...
  • Page 22: Playing A Disc

    PLAYING A DISC • Pressing DISC NAVIGATION before pressing ENTER Basic Playback or B B (PLAY) at step will cease the DISC NAVIGA- TION function, and the playback will be stopped. The resume information will be lost. • When a disc menu is shown, the DISC NAVIGATION Getting started feature does not function.
  • Page 23: Resume

    PLAYING A DISC Resume Track Search There are three ways to begin playback of an Audio CD at a During playback, press C C . specific Track. • Resume message will appear on the TV screen. Using the Number buttons Press B (PLAY), playback will resume from the point at Press the number buttons to enter the desired Track which playback was stopped.
  • Page 24: Repeat Track

    PLAYING A DISC NOTES: Random Playback • Repeat Title/Chapter is not available on some scenes. • The REPEAT setting will be cleared when moving to other titles or chapters. This shuffles the order of tracks REPEAT TRACK instead of playback of in the RANDOM original sequence.
  • Page 25: Camera Angle

    PLAYING A DISC Press K or L to select the desired level, then press EN- Camera Angle TER. Press SETUP to exit. NOTES: Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot • When doing this for the first time, enter any 4 digits ex- simultaneously from various angles.
  • Page 26: Dvd Setup

    DVD SETUP Audio Setting Display Setting Set your surround modes for DVD/VCR through your receiv- er or processor. DVD’s audio setup will not affect CD play- You can change certain aspects of the DVD display screens, back. on-screen messages and the display panel on the front of the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 27: Language Setting

    DVD SETUP NOTE: Language Setting • Language Setting for Audio and Subtitle is not available with some discs. Then use AUDIO and SUBTITLE. De- tails are on page 26. Language options are not available on some discs. Press SETUP in STOP mode. To Return All Selections of SETUP Press s or B to select “CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD/VCR does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Instruction Manual, check the DVD/VCR, con- sulting the following checklist. Problem Solution No power –Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. –Unplug the outlet once, and wait for 5-10seconds and then plug it in again.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    • Should your DVD/VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and please contact the Hitachi dealer who supplied the product or call the Hitachi helpline to locate an Authorized Service centre.
  • Page 30: Battery Safety Guidelines

    BATTERY SAFETY GUIDELINES PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.
  • Page 31: Subsidiary Information

    SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
  • Page 32 Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is carried out. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. In all cases of difficulty consult your Hitachi dealer. HITACHI EUROPE LTD. Whitebrook Park...
  • Page 33 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker FRANCE...

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