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rning |rnportant instructions CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTPdC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SEWYICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indica{es high voltage is present inside. It is c[ar_gerous to make arty kirtd of conta( t with arty inside part of {i_is product This symbol alerts you that important...
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Thank Choosing Akai Thank fbr" choosing Akai! 'fo_lr new Akai TV r'epr'esents the latest in television technology. We designed it with eas}!-to-use on-screerl menus closed captioning capabilities, making o_le of tile best products in its class. We are proud to offer...
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P[otect the po\_ei cold Po\_e_ s_@ply coKts sho_fld be _o_lted so that they _ or]'t be _ alked on or pin(bed by objects placed on cH against them. Pay particHlar attention to (:oKts at phlgs, convenience receptacles, the point where they exit from unit...
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Chapter 1 : Your 3Way Combination Unit ....List of Featul es ..............Fdmi]iarizing Y{nu sdf _qtJl The 3_ a), &xqbinati0n Unit ........Front P,_ne] Buttons ............ Flont Pane] Jacks ............Rear Parle] Jacks ............Remote Contlo] (TV Function Buttons) ........
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Chapter 4: DVD Operation (Cont...) ....... [Jsing the Search and Skip Functions ..........Se,irchin% through a ( h_q£er or T_ack ........Skipping Tracks ............[Jsing the Display Function ............When Playing a DVD ........... When Playing a CD,'V( D ..........Repeat Play ..............
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YOUR NEW 3WAY COh:tB]NATION UN]T List Features Yo_lr 3way Combination []nit was designed with the latest technology, This 3way Combination Unit is a hish-peifl)rmarice unit that includes the following spe- cial features: Features F@I Flat screen A_itomatic timei to tmn the 3way Combination Unit...
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YO[.JR NEW 3WAY COk,tBINAT]ON UNIT Familiarizing Yourself with 3way Combination Unit Remote Control Sensor Disc tray Loadthe disc here. Aim the remote control towards this spot on the @ VOR deck (VCR) Insert a standard VHS video tape. Pressto beginrecording. _) SKIP/SEARCH (DVD) Press to skip or search the title, chapter or track.
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3WAY YOUR CObdBINATION UNIT Pan@| Jacks Front You can use the Front panel jacks to com]e(t an A/V comt)oner_t that is used o_lly occasiorlally, such as a camcorder oi video game. (Por in[om-latiori on (:orlr]ecti_]g equipmerit, see pa_es 2.1 2.9.) VIDEO jack AUDIO...
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YOUR b,]EW 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT Rear Panel Jacks Use the _ear parle] jacks to c'orlnect an AJV component that will be connected contin_l- ousb/, such as a VCR o_a camco[dei, For mole inf'o_mation on connecting equipment, see [)ages 2.1 2.9. O DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT...
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YOUR _E\i\, ' 3WAY CO[1BINAT]ON UN]T Remote Control Function Buttons) Yogi car_ _se the remote cont]'o] _D to about 23 f_et f'rom the TVI Wheri usin8 the remote, always point it directly at the T'VI POWER TViVCR selection Turns the 3way Combination Unit on and off.
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YOUR NEw 3wAY CON,IBINAT]ON UNIT Remote Contro| ([)VD Function Buttons} Search P|ayipause Press to search forward/back- Pressto playor pausediscplay, ward through a disc, Skip Stop Press to ski[) the title, chapter, or track, Press to stop a disc. DiSC MENU MENU Press to display the disc menu.
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'YOUR b,]EW 3WAY CO_,,IBINATION UNIT Remote Contro| (VCR Function Buttons) REWiF.F P|ay/pause Press to rewind/fast forward a Press to play or pause a tape. video tape. SLOW+,- @ Stop Press to watch a tape in slow Press to stop a video tape. motion.
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INSTABLAT]ON Connecting Antennas If y()i antenna has a set of" leads that look like this, see "Anterlnas with 300-ohm Flat T,_'in Leads," below. If yo_lr anterlna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm RoHnd Leads," on [)age 2.2. If yoH have antennas, see "Separate...
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INSTALLATION Separate Antennas If you have fbx youITV (one VHF and one UHF), you must t\_o separate antennas combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV: This piocechne requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most elect[orlh's shops).
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INSTALLATION Connecting a Cable that Descramb|es Some Channe]s If'yet cable descrambles only some channels (stlch as ptemitlm channels), ['o]]ow instltlctiorls below. Yotl will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, f'oui lengths of" coaxial cable. (These items ale available at rnost electionics stoies.)
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Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter Incoming and the A- IN termina! Cable Splitter RF (A/B) Cable Box Switch Connect the last coaxial cane between the OU] terrnina! on the RE(A/B) Incoming switdl and the VHE/UHF Cable Splitter RF (A/B)
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INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The front panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcoMer to yoHr TV] They allo\_ yoH to view the camcoz'dei tapes withoHt Hsing a VCR (Also see "Vie\_ing a VCR o[ Camco_de_ Tape"...
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]NSTALLAT]ON Connecting Audio System (when praying a OVID} The DICITAL AUDIO OUT connectoi is Hsed for eqHipment sHch as an aHdio system (to take f'Hll advantage o[" the SHIK)Hrld soHnd effect). TV Rear Panel Audio System r-s-l,: _,_, N@I® OptJcalcable Connect an optica [ cabl e between the DIGI[A t AuOl 0 IN JaCks on the AuDIo and the DIOF[AL AUOl00U! jack0ntbe Setting...
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INSTALLATION |nstailing Batteries in the Remote Contro| S!ide the cover out Make sm'e to matc]] "+" "--_ ends of die batteries with !nstaHtwo AA size diagram _nside the compartment, batteries. Remove die batteries and stoTe them in a cool, dry place if you wont be using the remote contl:o] fi_)ra long time.
Turning Press the POWERbutton on the remote control. ¥OM can also use the Power button on the frOM[ panel Viewing Oispiays Menus On-Screen Viewing Menus on-scree;1 meilus (]isappeal Dora screen after aboMt dfirty Wi_n me power on, press se(onds. the MENU butto_ The mare menu appears me screen: Pidute...
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OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to M C,o_k disp!aythe menu, PEess the UP/DOWNAV buttons to select :'Function':: AvMove _ Sel. ITR Exit buttons. Pressibe UP!DOWNA_ appropriate language: EngJish, Spanish, or ,,D@I _, cho. rm sortir French. CHt, lqf]7 THR}}...
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TV OPERATION Memorizing Channels 'fo_ TV car= memorize stoie all of the available channels for both 'offUair" (untenna) and cable charlnels. Affe_ the available channels a_'e memorized, use the OH A and CH T" bl_ttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need...
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OPERAT]ON Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method} First, select the correct signal source (AN[, STD, HRC, IRC),See steps 1::2 Qnprevious page. buttons to select *v Move _, Sel. FFRExit "Channel" ; then pEessthe ... Press me uP/DOWNA _tF ou[_or/s_o select "Auto Program Auto Program •...
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TV OPERATION Adding Erasing ChanneJs (Manua! Method) Press MENU button TV]AV display me meHu Press me UP/DOWNA_' OUKOBS [0 se ecI Channe Press the IEET/RI3H! Press tlle UP!DOWNAT DU[[OnS {0 selec{ Add/Jr se Press rne LEFTIRIGHT 4_- our/on2 can view chanrie] (hkcbJding an erased...
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OPERATION Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons "_ When yo_ pl:ess the CH A O["CH v bmtons_ the TV changes channels sequence. You will see all the channels tha{ dieTV has memorized. (The mttsthave i]]emoFized at]east[]]]:ee cham]els,) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized, Directly Accessing...
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OPERATION Adjusting Volume Using Mute At any time, you can tempoia_ily (ut off' the sound using tile Mute button, Press LheMUTE bu[mn and the sound cuts oft. The worn" Mute" will aDDea m me towerqeft corner of the screen, TO turn TFIu[e Ori Dress I]/e MUT[ but[on again, or s_rnp_y...
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OPERATION Customizing Picture You can use the on-scleen rnenus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, shau}ness ac_ oldu]g to persorlal pref'eience, (Alteii_ati\'e|y, can use one of the "automatic" settings_ See next page.) Press the MENU button to disp!ay the menu, buttons to disp!ay the _,vMove 4_ Sel,...
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OPERAT]ON Using Automatic Picture Settings Yo_lr TV has three a_ltomatic pict_lle settings ("Standard", " Nat_lra]" _ Sports" "Mild") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Nat_lra], Sports (o_ by Mild by pressing RSTD making a sdection flora meal).
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OPERAT;ON Changing Co|or Tone ,_vM0ve o Sel. FFRE×il exit..!!_ : (:;HZ\)>TI:I_ [I-]{R]:I : [l-\,' C) >1R,%TI//N...
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OPERATION Changing Screen Size P_ess the LEF[/R]GHT 4_ buttons to display the AvMove _ Sel. FmExi_ Press the UP/DOWN&Y Pressthe mENU button to e×it. " Normal : Sets the picture {o 4:3 normal mode. This is a start(lard TV screen size.
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OPERAT]ON Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually ac!jtmt _ particular channel for o[)timal re(eption, g_t_ Select the app[°priate TV/AV CbanneL ,, cJ, Press the MENU button to _*/_:_i;: d!spby tbe menu. AvMove _, Sel. ITR Exit buttons to select buttons.
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OPERATION Digital Noise Reduction If' the broadc'_st signal received by yoHr TV is _ eat<, ,you can activate the Di_tital _,_oise Reduction featu_'e to help redt]ce any static and _hostirlg that mav appeal orl tile s(:iee[l, Press _heM[NU button t0 disp!ay the menu, Press the LEFT/RIGHT _ buttons to display the...
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OPERATION Customizing Sound The sound settings can be ac!justed to suit )!our peI'so:lal pref'ei'en(es, (Alteiriatively, can use one of" the "automatic" settings_ See next page_) S_nc Press tl _ MENU button to Mode Cus_of omp_a me men[ Press the UP!DOWNAV ouuons [o select"...
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OPERAT](_)N Usin 9 Automatic Sound Settings Youl TV has fk>_l_a_ltomatic sound settirl8s (_Starlc]arc]," "Music," "Movie" "Speech" S,STD that am preset at the factory. You carl activate ar_y of'them by pressirl8 b_lttorl (el by makir# a sdection from the orl-screerl metal). (')_, you carl select "Adj_lst,"...
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OPERATION Choosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack ([VITS) Dependin_ orl the paltkular prosiam bein_ br'oadcast, (arl listen to stereo, mono, (SAP a Sepalate Audio Prosram. a_dio is usually a fb>reisnqansuage translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated informatioH like ne_s or weather.) Press the MENU button to d!splay the menu, Press the UP/DOWNAT buttons to select Sound.
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OPERATION Viewing a VCR Camcorder Tape You mtlst select the appiopi'iate mode in oidei" to view the VCR or Canworde_ signal the T'_ Press the MENU button to TV),,v disp!ay ff_e menu, Press the UP!DOWNA_' buttons to select iJ_f;f ' Channel", then Dress the LEFI/RIGHT"_ buttons.
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OPERATION Setting Clock Setting the clock is necessary in oi(le: to Hse the vario:ts timer" feut_es :4" the T"Z Also, you can check the time _shJle watehi_]g the "FV (just press the [)ISPLAY bHtton), Option 1: Setting Clod_ IWanually Fuhc_s Press the ME_J_J b utton lo C ock CI!spla_i _ne _P,B]IM,...
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OPERATION Setting Date Press the UP/DOWNA_ buttons to select '! Date't, button. buttons to to set the cur_ Av Adj. _Move Fm E×[t rent month. If yo/l make a i]qistake, press LEFT 41 to move back to the Press the RIGHT_ button, incorrect item, Press the 1J[VDOWN then press the L)uttons to (hange the JteIll.
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OPERATION Option 2: Using Local Channel to Automatically Clock Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP!DOWNAV buttons to select i FunctioN'; thQn press the LEFT/RIGH F 41_ buttons, ,v _Iove _ Sel. ITRExit Press the LEFT!RIGHT _ _f;?_ :1 i _fl buttons to select"...
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OPERATION Press the UP/DOWNAT buttons to se!ect" Time Zone"; then press the RIGHT !_ button to chanpe the lime zQne, Sequence: ATL, EAST, CEN., MIN. PAC.:ALAS. Av Move _Sel. Fm Exit HAW.. Press tl e UP/DOWNAV DU][[ons _O select" DS" ] ock IDayHgn_saving time men press _ne...
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OPERATION Setting On/Off Timer <',o,k. t, e d splaythe menu. Clock" cm page 3.]8) Press the UP!DOWNAT buttQnsto Select _ :::::7: ': Function", then pEessthe LEFT/RIGHT 4_ buttons. AvMove _ gel, FmExit Press the UP!DOWNA_' buttons to select :!Timer'_ ; then press the LEFT/RIGHT_ buttons:...
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TV OPERATION _tl deacth,'a_e "()n _in]e, '' select "Off '' (tulfing this step. Press the RIGHT1_button tq highlight :' Off: _ . Timer On time i 7:30amOn _i:_ ..P_essthe UP/DOWN_V buttons to turn the on time]: '_On,:: (Repeatedly pEessing the UP/DOWNA_ buttons _,vMove...
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OPERAT]ON Setting Sleep Timer The slee_) timer automatically skits off the TV after a pi'eset time (fbom 15 to 1 SO mimltes). _1111_ ii_ iII_I:_I_I_ Press the MENU button to _::_ ..d!splay the menu, crock Pres_tbe U P!DOWNAT '_" buttor,sto _ el<...
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OPERATION Viewing C|osed Captions Your TV decodes an(t displays dosed captions that are broadcast with ( ertain TV shows. These captions are usually sHbtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language trans- lations. All V(}Rs record the close(t caption signal from television progiams,"...
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OPERAT]ON Using V°Chip The V-Chip featHie aHtomaticallv lo(ks out p_ograrnrning that is deemed inappropriate children. The user must first erCer a PIb_ (personal ID rlumbei) befoTe any of the VLOhip restrictions can be set Hp or changed, Setting Your Personal Number (PIN) Preaaihe U P/DOWNAV _...
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OPERATION Enable!Disable V-Chip F_n_bh Press the MENU our[on ro C ock omp_ay me menu. Press tl e UP/OOWNAV oun.ons [0 select Function" men Dress me Iv Move 4_Sel rlllExit IEFT/RIGHT _ buttons, Press me UP/DOWNAV Enter PiE our[oils to select" Wghlp EnCer F ..
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TV OPERATION _4uf_tle¢ Press tl.e UP/DOWNAT Enter Pit eu_ _r s [o select" V-Cb_p , Enter Pin ..Press [he/EFTIRIGHT 4_" DU[KOnS, The Enter pin" screen will iv Se ITn Exit appear: Enter your 4-digit PIN numoer. Press 8 e UP/DOWNAT -6rllo nurrons to select TV Guid ;lines...
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OPERATION How to _et Lhe['V, DoL S and V sub=ratings. First select one oJthese TV-Rafings: TV-YT.TV-PG.T -14 or TV-MA See Step 4, on previous pagel Next wnue u e TV-Rat j is se_ec/ea, repea_ealy p_ussthe LE[ T/RIGHT"_ _2 Jtrons. lhis wuJcycle tnrougN rr _ avaHaDteSLn-ra_ings (FV,L, S, D or V).
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OPERAT]ON f;_t_dJ_ Press the dP/DOWN_&'9" v-c_10 buttons [0 select fne MPAA Rat "_g. IPAARa#ng Av Move _ Se ITllExit "_eneral a udience lo resmcnon_ Parental guidance suggesmu MPAA _at_r_9 Press me KFT/REHT 4_ PG-13 PG-13 Parentsstro cau_lone(l} buttons. The" MPAA •...
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OPERATION • Each dine the button is pressed, a new t) ame will appea_. ° No sound is hea]:d dulh]g STEP mode. ° Press the PLAY/PAUSE(I_/II) butto1_ to lesume normal playback (You ca1_on b' perform step F_otJoFt p]aybaek h_ the _aFwaFd dheeticm), Slow JVJotion Playback...
DVD OPERATION Functions Using Search Skip Searching through a Chapter Track Wherl in search mode p_ss meFWD(_) 0_ (2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/128X) cin a .Ew 44 SEAF<. DVD cir high speed playback on a ton ontbe remote control no som<] will be heard. , Press the FWD(I_I_) or REW('qI'41) SEARCH button on the 1emote contlo] and press again to seaA'h at a...
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DVD OPERATION Using Display Function VVhen Playing a OVO Durir _ p_ayoac_,Dress me DISPLAYbutton. Current title, chap(er num- oer an_2elapse_ (_me _ be dispIayea. Press (he UP/DOWNAV ouuons r( _elect a _itle or a cnaofer number. Pressthe FFT/RIGHT41_ buttons or Number buttons EN_.ICH to en_eJa ddferent t_tle or chanter number, i _en press...
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DVD OPERATION When Playing a CO/VCD During playback, press _ _f-'_- ._x.,":_ the DISPLAY button. elapsedtimeand volume cont_oI w!!! be d!splaye d, Press the [ buttons to Select a track. Press the LEFT!RIGHT _[_ ....buttons or Number buttons to enter a different track iii_ii_ii!iiii_ii_i_i:_i_iii_i!ii_i_ _iiii_ _i_!iii...
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DVD OPERATION Repeat Play (A-B), Repeat the CU_TeHt track, chaptei, title, a choseH se( tion oi all of" the dis(, Pres_the REPEATbuttor Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter. Title or A-B pressing me/E[T/RIGHT 4_," eu[_ons Press the ENTER butto_ A-B Repeat Press the REPEAT button.
DVD OPERATION Program P|ay Random P|ay Program Playback Press me PROGRAMbut- fen. _'_ Depending on the disc, tbe Program and Random Playback PROGRAM _RANDOM Press the LEFIVRIGHT _b,, fllI'kctioI] may l]ot work. outions Tosele :t" PRO- Wben in VCD 2.0 mode (Menu On GRAM mode), these tonctklns do not _ork,...
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DVD OPERATION Using Disc View Function (VCD} Track View/Index View Displa)!s the beginning view of' each track and the track numbe_ (Track View). Displavs the equally divided 9 views of' the cmrent plaving track (Index View). During p_ayoacK,[ res_ the TOP MENU button. 1 Tra_ v4e_ 2 Index V ew...
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DVD OPERATION Selecting Audio Language Button Using AUDIO You cain select a desired language quickly easily with the AUDIO bHtton, Press the AUD[O button. FN@ D_ .BYDIGFA[ 5.ICH &T Press the UP/DOWI IA_' DuRons_o selec[ me uemreo language on a The aoo_omnguages are reoresen[em uy aDDrevla- [_OnS...
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DVD OPERATION Using SETUP Button (When mode) The SETUPMENU is dis- 1 Playe_ Menu English Press the UP!DOWNeY 4 Subt tie A tomatc 5 Pa/er_tal Unlocked buttons to select '! Audio" i 6 Audio Opt[or*s 7 Display Options Press the [NTER button. _RETURN •...
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DVD OPERATION Selecting Subtitle Language Using SUBTITLE button SUBTITLE You ca_l select a desii'ed subtitle qtlickly arid easily with h_ltton. Press the SUBTITLEbutton] Press the dP/DOWNAT buttons to select the uesueu SUDhtle_anguagu The _ Jour_e _anguages are reoresenre J oy aDorewa- [lOFtS This Rmction depends on what...
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DVD OPERATION Using SETUP Button (When mode) Press the DVD SETUPBut- ton, SE1U£ MENU The SETUPMELJ is uls- Player Menu Eng sh 2 OJ_cM_{ Eng sh playea 3 Audio Eng sn Press the U° OOWNAY 4 Subfille Aufo[tm_ld 5 Parenla Jr*ocKe( ourtons to select"...
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OPERATION Changing Camera Angle \!Vher_ a DVD (ontains multiple angles of" a parti(ular s(ene, yogi (an sele(t the Angle f'llnction, Using ANGLE button Press thc_ANCLE ANCLE( I:_ ) button to see if" an maI'k is p_'eserlt at the uppei right hand co_'nei of the screen.
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DVD OPERATION Using Bookmark Function The Bookmark [unction lets )!oH select parts of" a DVD oI VCD (h/iE_[_ mode) that can quickly find the section at a later time. Using Bookmark Function (OVD/VCO} Durir :_p_ayoacK,press me BOOKMARKDuuon. A ma[Ker Will we alsp]ayed. Press the LEFT/RIGHT _, OUrfOnS (O move...
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DVD OPERATION Cmearing a 8ookmark Ourir j playoacK, oress me BOOKMARK buttor A markerwill b e ampJayea, _ mAY x CLEAR i _ _ Press the LEFTIR]GHT '_" DU_[ORS [0 se[ec[ ooo_- mark rlumoe,_ you wan_ _o oele[_= Press the CLEARbutton to ae_e[e a oooKmarK rluFrloer Press the BOOKMARKbut- ton[owrn ou ompJay...
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DVD OPERATION B/JP3 P|ay When an MP3 Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the ['list f_)ldei plays. P_ay Function Press STOp to stop play- back of the first song f!!e, 3 music c3 then press RE[URN to disc ) 4 music c4 pJay the music Jo!der menu on the [!ght side office...
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DVD OPERATION CO_R discs In the case of' CD-R MP3 discs, please follow all the recommendations f'oi CD--R above, plus the comments below: , Yo_r MP3 files SIiOuld be ISO 9660 m' .JOLIET format. General name fbmlat of: Title.rap3 When composin8 your title, ruake #u£e that you use S characters...
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DVD OPERATION Setting Language Features It" you set the Dlaye_ _menu, dis( menu, audio and subtitle language in at:Ivan(e, it will come u[} automatically eve W time you watch a movie. Using P|ayer r_'lenu Use the Player pief'erence menu to select language ff>i the playei_...
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DVD OPERATION Language Using Disc Menu Use the Menu p_ef_ience rne_l_ to select the laH£uage you waHt a DVD_ disc menu to be displayed ill. Press _ne DVDSETUP but- rOl' SETUP The SETUEMF[,°_ B aJs- playea 3 Audio Enf; Press the UPtDOWNAV S ubllt Au;omallc Pafenta...
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OPER.kTIO_ Setting Parental Control The Pa_'erltal Control fllnctio[l wo_'ks in co[!j_lnction with DVDs that have been assig_ed DVDs a rating - w, hich helps ycnl co_ltrol the types that yoHi family watches. T[Le_'e a:ie Hp to S rating levels on a disc. ]-he SETJP MENU is dis- _ P_y_M_,_ English...
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DVD OPERATION : P,_kRENTAL CONTROL About _i_e Rating Lev_l; The Rating Level wH! work 1 Use Password ,O, Yes only when use password is ) 3 Chal_ge Password set to "Yes:i: To un!ock the player, press LEFTIR[GHT RETURN • • _) ENTER @Press the UP!DOWN AT buttons to select...
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DVD OPERATION Setting Audio Options Press rne DVD SETUPbut- [oR. MENU £ETUP The SETUPMENU [s dis- Pla er Menu -rig sh D sc Menu Fila sh p_aveu _uaEo Ena sl Press me d o DOWN&T 4 Sub[ t e Abmma" c 5 Pare_ta Jr_oc_e_ eUl[lOnS...
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DVD OPERATION Setting Options l)isp|ay Press the DVDSETUPbuT- ton. MEI' J AJUSTE The SFTUP MENU is mm- Menu _e eCTO EsDa_o 2 Menu de disco E_oaS_c pJayeu 3 A_d_o Esoaik Press theUP/DOWNAV 4 S_bt_tuos Es_afio 5 Ca fcaci6r _)e_bo_t4e_d outtons 1oselect" Dispmy Ootions", PF_: _sthe ENTER DU[7OFL _ETURN...
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OPERAT]ON In this chaptei, you _&ill learn how to [)lay a video cassette tape, ho\_ to use the time courlteI and memory stop featmes, and how to recoK] a ptogiam as you ale _,_atching T_l |nserting Ejecting a Video Cassette 7b inseIt a video cassette...
OPERATION Playing a Pre°Recorded Video Cassette Tape Pmaying Tape -_1 For h]t_rmadon on insertirlg video tape, see page 5.1. Insert the video cassette tape. [_ Play iiil Pausing CItA]>I'IT:R Fl\'f ; VCR >/R,_,[I{)Iq...
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OPERATION Using Picture Search Pictuie seaich lets you quickly search a pie iecorded video tape [_)r a patti( ulai scene, For informadon on inserting and pla>ir_g a tape, see pages 5.1 and WhiLe play!ng a tape, press and [e]e There's nosom]d whUeyousearch for a pictm'e at high speeds.
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OPERATION Using Time Counter The time co_lntei allows yoH to keep tlack of how rrlllch time (in hollrs, mimltes, seconds) has elapsed on the video tape you're _at(:hin£. The collntei (an also be llseflll if" you ssant to find a specific point on a pie--recorcled tape.
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OPERATION Using Memory Memoi 7 stop makes it easy for you to find a partio_lar scene in a video tape. The VCR automatically stops rewinding oi [i-_st f'oi'wa_'ding when the memory counter is at "00:00:00," so you simply need to mai'k the desired scene as "00:00:00,"...
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OPERATION To return to the sceHe you maiked, For this featm'e to work time coun[er and the ]ettel must Press the STOP(II ) but- still be on the screen. If this isn't the ton. case, press {he DISPLAY button until the time com]ter and the letter "M _...
OPERATION Recording Programs Watch Recording For irffbrmation on inserting ® video tape, see page 5.1. W_tf ourVCRturnedon andwith atape inme emt Be sure [he record safety tab is in Dress the SP/SLP butter ptace. For hffbrma{ion on the record safety tab, see ])age k.2. The rape speed appears n the the sc eeJ S_ed : SP...
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OPERATION Editing _hile Recording Yuu can edit while recording, selecti_l_ orfly those scenes you want to record flora (uurent television pros_arn. This is es})e('ia]ly hel[)f'ul if" you want to retold a [)ro_am without the coinmeicials. see paf4e 5.G. me Iron[ pal]e! is Ilumlnatea, After [en minutes...
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OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features Using One=Touch Recording lets you record One-touch recoi'ding (OTR) television pi'ograms with the touch of a button. You can even piogi'am the length of time (up to four hours) that )7oH want r'ecord. _q! For hkfoFmatk)n, see 'Recording Programs As Ycm Watch"...
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OPERATION Recording a Later Time Yor_ car] set the brfilt-in timer for l_nattended recoiding of rip to eight diffei'ent pi'ogiams. timei car] t_rn on the TV at the time yorl select, record f'oi a sdected length of time, and then turn off' the TV all withorlt...
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OPERATION Press the RIGHT_ button. No Mode OH. _Sjaf[ ]he Starting hour wi!l Once 1_Ti0ff0Oam 2:00am_, Press the UP/DOWNAV buttons to select the hour when you want to begin 1/ 0I /2002 Tue _lvAdj. _Sel. ITN Exit ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ The VCR automatically se]ects am or pm R;r die s_arting Hme.
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OPERATION ilililiiiiTi_r B!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!ii!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_ Press the RIGHT_ button. No Mode Start Once 10:30am 12;30am I, The month wi!! select. Press the UP/DOWN_T buttons to seJect the month when you want to begin recording. Av Adi. _ Sol. Fm Exit If you enter two program times that overlap,...
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OPERATION Using True Repeat You car] set your VCR to arltomati( ally repeat a tape or a section of tape. When you rise THIe Repeat your VCR will [)lay until it reaches the end of" a tape, Then, it will r'ewind the beginning of the tape and...
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OPERATION Using Regeat B|ock Block repeat allo\_s you to repeat a se(tion of tape that you sele( t. You <an repeat this section of' tape (the "block") flora one to ten drnes, or endlessly, For infbrmation on viewing n,e,., _[{_ Timer Record PreSs the UP/DOWNA_ page 5.1 O, button to Select"...
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OPERATION HiFi Stereo Using You (an record oi listen to a progl"am in HiFi stel"eo. SeJeeting HiFi Mode HiFi: High Fiedlity which duces better sotmd than sta*}dard nser_ [!le v]aeo cassel stereo VCR. rape r me tane aoesn r begin replay a u[omarical Dress the PLAYIPAUSE (1_/11}burton...
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OPERATION Video Dubbing You can make a copy o[" another vkteo cassette tape. This is called "(hlbbing." To (bib, yol_ need: " yotn VCR, a separate (oi camcoKtei), arid AJV cables with connectois. (You can find these at most electionics supply stoies.) VVe iecommend...
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OPERATION Dubbing Video "_ Important %iamins: One FederaJ Coult has held that unauthoNzed reco_@n8 of copyr@]ted programs may be an il]frJngement lavrs. copyright TheVCR will be recordhlg from the iNcon]h]8 line to{her thaH from the normal broadcas{ signal _'A\,r_ will ]emaiN on scFeeN ur]{fl the...
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OPERATION Using Special Playback Features You_" VCR p]ovides with spe(ial [eatHres that are available wherl are playing tape. These f'eatu[es a_'e Frame Advance, Slow Motion. Frame Advance Frame Advance allows :you to watch a tape fl'arne--by-frame, While a tape is playing, press the PLAy!PAUSE (lib/n) button on the ..
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If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible pK>blems sohltions. If"rione of" these t_o_lbleshooting tips apply, then call yo_lr nearest service cerlter. ldentifNing Problems Possible Solmion Problem T£y anomer i:nannel. Pool • Jolt]re At!just the anten, ta. Check all wire connections.
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mdentifying Probmerns Problem Possible Solution Ensure [hat the disc is insta led with the label side Disc does :J )_ play rac ir:_4 ul_ D_ D. Check the :_sion ntlinber of the This player cannot play CD ROM_ DVD--ROMs CD-R etc.
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|dentifying Probletns Problem Possible Solution [Jflif \aJOl]T T{]ril Mike sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet or a c igarette ]i_ mer socket. the DC car ( _d iuse. Replace Press the POWER button {Jrfit won't EaKe video rape Make sure the tape...
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Cleaning Maintaining Your 3Way Combination Unit With DI'oper care, your 3way corl_biF]atior_ unit will give you marly years of" ser-vk e, Please ff>llow these guideliF]es to get the maximum pefforman< e f'r'om )Four" 3war! <ombi- nation. P|acement humid or d_sty "...
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Learning About Video Cassette Tapes Choosing Proper Tapes Use only vhteo cassette tapes markedt X/'HS with this VCR, Choose good q_la]ity tapes for best resl_lts. Caring Video Cassette Tapes Keep the tapes away from direct sunlight, heat or extreme cold]. Insert tapes with...
APPENDIX Using N Tab Record Safet Most video cassette tapes have a safet}/tab that prevents accidental erasure, The safety tab is on the end of" the tape opposite fl'om where the anow points. The tab rm_st be intact FecoYd. Yollcan recoi'dover and ovel on the same tape as long as the tab isintact, If yon want to plotect a tape...
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