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Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of this DV1030 DVD+VCR. We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case service is required, please take a moment to write down your serial number located on the rear panel of the DVD+VCR: ______________________________________ FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to...
Table of Contents 1 - Welcome DVD Setup Menu Overview / 26 Unpacking / 7 About DVD Menu Navigation / 26 Compatible Media / 7 Language Settings / 27 Front Panel / 8 Video Settings / 28 Front Panel Display / 9 Audio Settings / 29 Rear Panel / 10 Other DVD Settings / 30...
Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions – All the safety and oper- The openings should never be blocked by ating instructions should be read before the placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or product is operated. other similar surface.This product should not Retain Instructions –...
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Important Safety Instructions 21 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this tion with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding product from the wall outlet and refer servic- of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge ing to qualified service personnel under the unit, size of grounding conductors, location following conditions: of antenna–discharge unit, connection to...
Welcome This Chapter provides a basic introduction to the DVD+VCR, including an overview of the front panel, rear panel, and remote control. DVD+VCR User’s Guide...
Unpacking Check to make sure the following items are included with your DVD+VCR: ������ ������� ��� ��������� ����������� ����� �� ����� ������ ����� � ����� ��������� ����� ������������ ���� Compatible Media This DVD+VCR will play the following media: • • Audio CD •...
Rear Panel Rear panel overview: DVD ONLY DVD + VCR VIDEO VIDEO 1 AUDIO COMPONENT (FROM ANT.) VIDEO OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT (TO TV) � � � � � � � � DVD Playback Only DVD+VCR Playback These jacks are for DVD playback only: These jacks are for both DVD and...
Connections This Chapter shows you how to connect the DVD+VCR to your TV and other home theater components. • For basic connections, see pages 13-15. • For advanced connections, see pages 16-19. DVD+VCR User’s Guide...
Antenna/Basic Cable Connections If you are using an antenna or basic cable TV service: Connect the RF coaxial cable from the antenna or cable wall outlet to the rear panel of the DVD+VCR as shown. Connect the DVD+VCR to your TV; see page 15. �������...
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver: Connect an RF cable from the wall outlet to the cable box/receiver. Connect an RF cable from the cable box/receiver to the DVD+VCR. Connect the DVD+VCR to your TV; see page 15. �����...
Basic TV Connections If your TV has standard RF or AV inputs: Connect the supplied RF cable from the DVD+VCR to your TV as shown. Connect the supplied audio/video cables from the DVD+VCR to your TV as shown. Connect the supplied power cable from the DVD+VCR to a standard wall outlet. Press POWER to turn on the DVD+VCR.
Enhanced Video Options If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, you can enjoy superior picture quality (DVD playback only). ��������� ����� ������ Connect an S-Video cable OR set of Component Video cables from the DVD+VCR to your TV as shown. �������...
Enhanced Audio Options If you have a stereo system or digital audio receiver, you can enjoy ������ ������ superior sound quality. Connect left/right audio cables from the DVD+VCR to your stereo system as shown. ������� ������ Connect a digital coaxial cable from the DVD+VCR to your digi- tal audio receiver as shown.
Rear AV Connections You can view and record from an external device, such as a VCR, connected to the rear AV inputs. Connect standard audio/video cables from the outputs of the external device to the inputs of the DVD+VCR as shown. Press TV VIEW until Video 1 appears on the screen.
Front AV Connections You can view and record from an external device, such as a camcorder or video game, connected to the front panel AV inputs. Connect standard audio/video cables from the outputs of the external device to the inputs of the DVD+VCR as shown. Press TV VIEW until Video 2 appears on the screen.
Setup This Chapter allows you to customize the DVD+VCR to meet your system requirements and personal preferences. Key settings: • To set the time and date, see page 22. • To search for TV channels, see page 23. DVD+VCR User’s Guide...
VCR Setup Menu Overview The VCR Setup menu allows you to set your preferences for the VCR deck. Choose from these categories: • Clock Settings – see page 22 • Channel Settings – see page 23-24 • Other VCR Settings – see page 25 About VCR Menu Navigation •...
Clock Settings Time & Date Set Allows you to set the date and time.This is necessary if you wish to record TV shows with the timer record feature. Press VCR, then press SETUP. Select Clock Set > Time and Date Set. Set the time and date: •...
Channel Settings Auto Channel Search Automatically searches for all available TV stations from antenna or cable TV. If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver, you do not need to run Auto Channel Search. Press VCR, then press SETUP. Select Channel Set >...
Channel Settings (continued) Signal Type Specifies whether the DVD+VCR is connected to an antenna or cable TV source. Press VCR, then press SETUP. Select Channel Set > Signal Type. Choose from the following: Antenna - Select if the DVD+VCR is connected to an antenna.
Other VCR Settings Auto Play Starts VCR playback automatically when you load a tape with its record safety tab removed. Press VCR, then press SETUP. Select Functions > Auto Play. Turn Auto Play on or off. When finished, press SETUP to exit. Auto TV/VCR Controls whether the DVD+VCR switches to VCR mode automatically when turned...
DVD Setup Menu Overview The DVD Setup menu allows you to set your preferences for the DVD deck. Choose from these categories: • Language Settings – see page 27 • Video Settings – see pages 28 • Audio Settings – see page 29 •...
Language Settings On-Screen Display Language Sets the default language for the DVD Setup menu and on-screen displays. In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. Select Language > OSD Language. Select your preferred OSD language (English, French, or Spanish). Audio Language Sets your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks.
Video Settings TV Aspect Ratio Sets your preferred aspect ratio for DVD movies. In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. Select Video > TV Aspect. Choose from the following: 4:3 PS - Select if you have a standard TV and prefer to have widescreen movies cropped to fit the screen.
Audio Settings Digital Out Sets the format of the digital audio signal from the rear panel Coaxial jack. In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. Select Audio > Digital Out. Choose from the following: Bitstream - Select if the DVD+VCR is connected to a 5.1 channel amplifier/ receiver with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.
Other DVD Settings On-Screen Display Enables the on-screen display (OSD), which provides feedback on the current status of the DVD+VCR. In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. ENTER SETUP Select Others > OSD. ENTER SETUP Turn On-Screen Displays on or off. ENTER SETUP ENTER...
Other DVD Settings (continued) Parental Control Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. Select Others > Parental. Select the desired Parental Control rating from “1 Kids” to “8 Adult” , then press ENTER.
Operations This Chapter shows you how to use the most com- mon features of the DVD+VCR, including playing tapes and discs, and recording TV shows. • For playback features, see pages 33-36. • For recording features, see pages 37-40. DVD+VCR User’s Guide...
Basic DVD+VCR Playback Playing a DVD Playing a Tape Follow these steps to play a DVD. Follow these steps to play a VHS tape. Press POWER to turn on the Press POWER to turn on the DVD+VCR. DVD+VCR. Press DVD to control the DVD deck. Press VCR to control the VCR deck.
Special DVD Playback Options SUBTITLE REW/FF Displays available subtitles Scans backward/forward on the DVD. at variable speeds. In Pause mode, plays in slow mo- AUDIO tion (forward only). Displays available sound- tracks/audio formats on PREV/NEXT the DVD. Skips to the next or pre- vious Chapter.
Special VCR Playback Options LAST CHANNEL REW Selects the last channel Scans backward at high viewed while watching TV. speed. In Stop mode, re- winds the tape. SKIP Skips ahead 30 seconds FF while playing a tape (the Scans forward at high typical length of a TV com- speed.
Other Disc Playback Audio CD/MP3 CD Playback JPEG CD Playback To play an Audio CD or MP3 files on To play JPEG files on CD-R/RW: CD-R/RW: Load the CD-R/RW in the disc tray. Load the Audio CD or CD-R/RW in the •...
Basic Recording Recording from TV Follow these steps to record a TV show to a VHS tape. Press POWER to turn on the DVD+VCR. ��� Press VCR to control the VCR deck. Insert a recordable tape (a tape with the record safety tab intact). ������...
Special Recording Options Recording from a Camcorder One-Touch Recording or other Device Press REC repeatedly to add record- Follow these steps to record from a ing time in 30-minute or 1-hour incre- camcorder or other external device. ments (up to 9 hours with a T-180 tape in SLP mode).
Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording Follow these steps to program a timer recording. Before you begin, make sure the Time and Date are set correctly (see page 22), and that your tape has enough available space to record the desired program.
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Timer Recording (continued) Use to select the source of the program (Antenna or Cable), then press . Use the (or 0-9) buttons to set the date, start time, and end time, pressingafter each. Use to set the Tape Speed to SP, SLP or AUTO, then press .
Customer Support The Troubleshooting section below will help you solve common issues with your DVD+VCR. If you don’t find the answers you need here, you can contact our Customer Service Department as follows: Phone (800) 736-7679 E-Mail customersupport@govideo.com www.govideo.com Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION...
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Troubleshooting (continued) SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Picture from external input is The video signal from the external Connect the device directly to your distorted device is copy-protected. Some channels are skipped over The skipped channels were deleted See “Add/Remove Channels” on page when using CH ...
Product Care & Handling Placement and handling Maintenance • • The picture and sound of a nearby TV, This is a high precision video device. VCR, or radio may be distorted dur- For optimal performance, we recom- ing playback. In this case, position the mend regular inspection and main- unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, tenance every 1,000 hours by quali-...
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