User manual EMERSON EWC19T5

OWNER'S MANUAL "EMERSON AND THE G-CLEF LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A." COLOR TV/VCR/DVD TRIPLE COMBO EWC19T5 (19 inch) INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's manual or to order replacement accessories, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-256-2487. Or visit our WEB SITE at http://www.EmersonAudioVideo.com Please read before using this equipment WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1.Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2.Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.Cleaning-Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5. 6.Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7.Water and Moisture-Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8.Accessories-Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the appliance PORTABLE CART WARNING should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the S3126A appliance and cart combination to overturn. AMEUBLES- Cet appareil ne doit SYMBOLE D'AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES être placé que sur un meuble (avec APPAREIL ETCOMPOSANTES MEUBLE A ROULETTES ou sans roulettes) recommandé par le fabricant. Si vous l'installez sur un meuble à roulettes, déplacez les deux ensembles avec précaution. Un arrêt brusque, l'utilisation d'une force excessive et des surS3126A faces irrégulières risquent de déstabiliser l'ensemble et de le renverser. 9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10.Power Sources-This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For the units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11.Grounding or Polarization-This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 12.Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. -2- EN F IGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE ANTE NNA L EAD I N WI RE GROUND CLAMP A NTENNA DI SCHARG E UN I T (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 0) EL ECT RI C SE RV I CE EQ U I PM EN T G RO UNDI NG CO NDUCT ORS (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 1) G RO UND CL AM PS NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE POWER SERVI C E G RO UNDI NG EL EC TR O DE SYST EM (NEC ART 2 50 , PART H) S2 8 9 8 A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A) 14.Lightning-For added protection for this unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16.Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17.Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. 18.Servicing-Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation. e. If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 20.Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards. 21.Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 22.Heat-This unit product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. -3- EN PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the unit. No other unit has the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. -4EN LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: · Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. · Avoid dusty or humid places. · Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top or bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes. · Install unit in a horizontal position. · Avoid locations subject to strong vibration. · Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields. · Avoid moving the unit to locations where temperature differences are extreme. · Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit. WARNING Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. If a DVD is played in a unit which has moisture, it may damage the DVD and the unit. Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the unit, turn the unit on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry out. SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL The following symbols below appear in some headings and notes in this manual, with the following meanings TV/VCR : Description refers to TV/VCR operation (in the TV/VCR mode). DVD-V : Description refers to playback of DVD video discs (in the DVD mode). AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE · Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting · · · it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. If by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing. Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit disc loading tray. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. CD : Description refers to playback of Audio CDs (in the DVD mode). QUICK : Description refers to the items to be set by the QUICK mode (in the DVD mode). SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote Control Unit Batteries Owner's Manual Owner's Manual NE211UD 2 AA Batteries 1EMN20210 · If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and call our help line mentioned on the front page. · Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of Combiners (Mixer) or Separators (Splitter). Contact your local electronics store for these items. -5- EN TABLE OF CONTENTS C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . .2 C PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE .5 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 C SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . .5 C TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . .6 C FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 C OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES . .11 C PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . .12 ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 CONNECTING TO FRONT A/V INPUT JACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 CONNECTING TO A STEREO AMPLIFIER EQUIPPED WITH DIGITAL INPUT JACKS (for DVD) . . .13 CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER (for DVD) . .14 TV/VCR SECTION C TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS .15 WATCHING A TV PROGRAM . . .15 DEGAUSSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 PICTURE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . .15 SLEEP TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM . . . .16 CHANNEL SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . .17 CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) . . . . . . . . . . . .18 DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME . . . . . .19 V-CHIP SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 TV RATING SET UP . . . . . . . . .20 MPAA RATING SET UP . . . . . .21 CHANGE ACCESS CODE . . . . .21 MENU LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . .21 C VIDEO CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 C PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . .23 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT . . . . .23 SLOW MOTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 STILL PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL . . .23 C SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . .24 RENTAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . .24 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK . . . . .24 C SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ZERO RETURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 PICTURE SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . .25 TIME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 INDEX SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 C SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . .27 REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER . . .27 AUTO REWIND-EJECT . . . . . . . .27 C RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . .28 SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING . . . . . . . . .28 OTR (One Touch Recording) . . . . . .29 COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE (Requires a VCR or camcorder) . . .29 C TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . .30 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . .30 AUTO RETURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 C ON SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . .33 C CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 DVD SECTION C ABOUT THE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . .34 PLAYABLE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . .34 UNPLAYABLE DISCS . . . . . . . . . .34 C PLAYING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . .35 GENERAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . .35 DISC MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 TITLE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 RESUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 STEP BY STEP PLAYBACK . . . . .36 FAST FORWARD / FAST REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 SLOW FORWARD / SLOW REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 C SEARCH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . .37 TRACK SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 TITLE / CHAPTER SEARCH . . . .37 TIME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 MARKER SETUP SCREEN . . . . . .37 C SPECIAL PLAYBACK FUNCTION . . .38 REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 RANDOM PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . .38 C CHANGING THE SETTINGS . . . .39 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE . . . . . . . .39 AUDIO LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . .39 STEREO SOUND MODE . . . . . . . .39 CAMERA ANGLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 BLACK LEVEL SETTING . . . . . . .40 VIRTUAL SURROUND . . . . . . . . .40 C THE ON-SCREEN INFORMATION . . .41 C CHANGING THE DVD SET UP ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 CUSTOM MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 LANGUAGE SETTING . . . . . . .42 DISPLAY SETTING . . . . . . . . . .43 AUDIO SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . .43 PARENTAL CONTROL . . . . . . .44 OTHER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . .44 INITIALIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 C TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . .45 C MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 DISC HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 C SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 C ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 C WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover -6- EN FEATURES TV/VCR Mode · Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System­Four · · heads ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. Index Search­Fast-forwards to start of next recording. Slow Motion­View recorded program at slower than normal speed. · Three different playback tape speeds : SP/LP/SLP · Two different recording tape speeds : SP/SLP · Auto Head Cleaner­Automatically cleans video · · heads as you insert or remove a cassette. Zero Return­The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by rewinding or fast forwarding. Still­"Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of a particular scene. adjusts the tracking for each tape you play. · Infrared remote control · Trilingual on screen TV/VCR setup display selectable in English, Spanish or French · Real time counter­This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes and seconds. The "­" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position "0:00:00". · Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)­Automatically · Rental play mode­Improves playback picture quality from worn tapes, such as rental tapes. tape indefinitely without hitting [PLAY O]. · Auto repeat­Allows you to repeat the playing of a · Time search­Lets you set the unit to advance the · tape by entering the desired playback time you want to skip. OTR (One Touch Recording)­Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes is possible by hitting [REC/OTR]. Timer Recording­The built-in timer allows you to · 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call (A converter may · · be necessary to view scrambled cable channels.) Auto Clock Setting­Allows you to set the clock function from a PBS broadcast station. Closed Caption Decoder­You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program. turns on the unit when you insert the cassette, turns off after auto-rewind and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached. (This function doesn't occur when using timer recording.) Smooth mode change­TV/VCR mode and DVD mode automatically changes without control. 2 Step picture search operation­You can view a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP mode. For SP mode, only high speed is available. · 1 Year, 8 events (including Daily and Weekly) · Auto power on and off system­Automatically · Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached · · · · · · record up to 8 programs at different times on different channels up to 1 year in advance. The Daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts and the Weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape. Auto return­After timer recording is finished, the unit can return to the beginning of the recording. Sleep timer­Allows you to have the unit automatically turn off at a desired time. Timer Program Extension­Allows you to shift the time schedule for automatic timer recording. V-CHIP­Enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. -7- EN DVD Mode ¡Dolby Digital sound ¡On-screen display This unit can handle Dolby Digital surround sound having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder. ¡Still/fast/slow/step playback Various playback modes are available including still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames. ¡Random playback for Audio CD Information about the current operation can be displayed on a TV screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active functions (such as program playback), on the TV screen using the remote control. ¡Search Chapter search / Title search / Track search / Time search ¡Repeat This unit can shuffle the order of tracks to play them in random order. You can program the order of tracks to play them in any desired order. Chapter / Title / Track / All / A-B ¡Zoom ¡Program playback for Audio CD Magnified screen can be displayed. ¡Marker ¡DVD menus in a desired language The part designated by user can be called back. ¡Resume Play You can display DVD menus in a desired language, if available on a DVD. ¡Screen saver/Auto power-off functions User can resume to playback from the part at which the play was stopped. The screen saver program starts when there is no input from the unit for 5 minutes in the stop mode. After the screen saver program is activated for 15 minutes, the power automatically turns off. ¡Subtitles in a desired language ¡Virtual Surround ¡Bit rate indication ¡DRC (Dynamic range control) You can control the range of sound volume. You can select a desired language for the display subtitles, if that language is available on a disc. ¡Selecting a camera angle You can select the desired camera angle, if a disc contains sequences recorded from different angles. ¡Choices for audio language and sound mode You can select the desired audio language and sound mode, if different languages and modes are available on a disc. ¡Parental lock You can set the control level to limit playback of discs which may not be suitable for children. ¡Automatic detection of discs This unit automatically detects if the loaded disc is DVD or Audio CD. -8- EN OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - FRONT PANEL - [Fig.1] DVD buttons DVD buttons POWER VOLUME SKIP PLAY SKIP STOP OPEN/CLOSE SELECT SEARCH DVD TV/VCR TV/VCR buttons CHANNEL REC/OTR REW PLAY F.FWD STOP/EJECT HEADPHONE VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 2 343 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 - REMOTE CONTROL - [Fig. 2] POWER PICTURE SLEEP SELECT 1 22 23 24 25 26 (DVD) 3 (TV/VCR) 14 4 13 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1 4 7 PAUSE 2 5 8 0 3 CH. 9 44 11 2 43 42 3 (DVD) 15 (TV/VCR) 5 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 6 9 +100 VOL. +10 ZOOM MUTE SPEED C.RESET PLAY STOP RECORD DISC MENU DISPLAY ENTER SETUP TITLE RETURN CLEAR SEARCH MODE REPEAT A-B MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE 5. C STOP Button [TV/VCR P.23 / DVD P.35] (Front panel) Stops operation of the disc. (Remote control) Stops operation of the disc or tape contents. 6. A OPEN/CLOSE Button [DVD P.35] Hit to insert a disc into or remove it from the tray. 7. Disc loading tray 8. DVD Indicator Lights up during DVD mode. 9. SELECT Button [TV/VCR P.15] [DVD P.35] Hit to change to TV/VCR mode, external input mode or DVD mode. You can see the mode (TV/VCR or DVD) on the front panel indicator. 10.TV/VCR Indicator Lights up during TV/VCR mode. 11. CHANNEL (CH.) K / L Buttons Press to select memorized channels. 12. Recording Indicator Flashes during recording. Lights up in the standby mode for Timer Recording. 13. REC/OTR Button (Front Panel) [TV/VCR P.29] Hit to start manual recording. Hit repeatedly to start One Touch Recording. RECORD Button (Remote Control) [TV/VCR P.28] 1. POWER Button [TV/VCR P.15 / DVD P.35] Hit to turn the power on and off. 2. VOLUME (VOL.) K / L Buttons Press to control the volume level for the DVD and TV. 3. SKIP H / G Buttons (for DVD) [DVD P.37] Press once to skip chapters or tracks to a desired point. SEARCH E / D Buttons (for DVD) [DVD P.36] Press and hold to change forward or reverse playback speed. 4. B PLAY Button [TV/VCR P.23 / DVD P.35] Starts playback of the disc or tape contents. -9- Hit to start manual recording. 14. E REW Button (for TV/VCR) [TV/VCR P.25] Hit to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback mode. (Rewind Search) 15. F.FWD D Button (for TV/VCR) [TV/VCR P.25] Hit to rapidly advance the tape or to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback mode. (Forward Search) 16. C A STOP/EJECT Button [TV/VCR P.22, 25] Hit to stop the tape motion. Hit in the stop mode to remove tape from the unit. 17. Remote sensor window 18. HEADPHONE Jack To connect headphone (not supplied) for personal listening. EN - REAR PANEL - [Fig.3] ANT. AUDIO OUT COAXIAL 45 46 47 30. CLEAR Button [DVD P.37] Hit to clear or cancel a setting currently entered. 31. MODE Button [DVD P.38] Hit to call up the program screen or the random screen in the stop mode. Hit to call up the Black Level Setting screen or the Virtual Surround screen during playback. 32. SEARCH MODE Button [DVD P.37] Hit to locate a desired point. 33. AUDIO Button [DVD P.39] Hit to select a desired audio language or sound mode. 34. SUBTITLE Button [DVD P.39] Hit to select a desired subtitle language. 35. REPEAT Button [DVD P.38] Repeats playback of the current disc, title, chapter, or track. 36. ANGLE Button [DVD P.40] Hit to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle (if available). 37. A-B Button [DVD P.38] Repeats playback of a selected section. 38. RETURN Button [TV/VCR P.31] [DVD P.37] Returns to the previous screen in the setup menu. 39. ENTER Button [TV/VCR P.16] [DVD P.35] Hit to accept a setting. 40. K / L / { / B Buttons TV/VCR Mode:[P.15] 19. VIDEO input Jack Connect to the video output jack of a video camera or VCR. 20. AUDIO L/R input Jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of a video camera or VCR. 21. Cassette compartment 22. PICTURE Button Hit to adjust the picture. 23. Number Buttons TV/VCR Mode:[P.17] Press two digits to directly access the desired channel. Remember to hit [0] before a single digit channel. +100 Button­ Hit to select cable channels which are higher than 99. DVD Mode:[P.37] Hit to enter the desired number. +10 Button­ Hit to enter the desired numbers which are higher than 9. 24. PAUSE F Button [TV/VCR P.23 / DVD P.36] Pauses the current disc or tape operation. 25. SPEED Button [TV/VCR P.28] Hit to choose the desired recording speed: SP/SLP. 26. C.RESET Button [TV/VCR P.25] Hit to reset counter to "0:00:00". Hit to cancel a setting of timer program. (Refer to page 31.) 27. DISPLAY Button TV/VCR Mode:[P.33] Press to select a setting mode from the menu on the TV screen. Press to select or adjust from a particular menu. DVD Mode:[P.35] Displays the counter or the current channel number and current time on the TV screen. DVD Mode:[P.41] Press to select a menu item. 41. DISC MENU Button [DVD P.35] Calls up the DVD menu. 42. ZOOM Button [DVD P.36] Enlarges part of a DVD-reproduced image. 43. MUTE Button [TV/VCR P.15] Mutes the sound. Hit it again to restore sound. 44. SLEEP Button [TV/VCR P.16] Sets the Sleep Timer. EN Displays the current status on the TV screen. 28. SETUP Button [TV/VCR P.16] [DVD P.42-44] Hit to enter or exit the setup menu of TV or DVD. 29. TITLE Button [DVD P.35] Displays the title menu. - 10 - 45. ANT(ENNA). Jack Connect to an antenna, cable system or satellite system. 46. Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz). NOTE: 47. AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Jack Connect to the digital input of an external amplifier or decoder (for DVD Audio only). Remove the power cord from the hook to avoid breaking a wire before you connect to a standard AC outlet. NOTE: · We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. · INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1)Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. 2)Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. 3)Replace the cover. [BATTERY PRECAUTIONS] · Be sure to follow the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. · Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. · If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. · Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. - 11 - EN PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION Cables used here are commercially available. [ANTENNA CONNECTION] 75-ohm Coaxial Cable VHF/UHF [CATV/SATELLITE CONNECTION] CATV Box or Satellite Box * VHF VHF/UHF Combiner OR OUT ANT. AUDIO OUT COAXIAL IN UHF Flat twinlead cable VHF VHF or or UHF UHF OR ANT. OR Adaptor From Cable System or Satellite Antenna 75-ohm Coaxial Cable From Cable System *Some cable TV systems use scrambled signals and require a special converter to receive these channels. Consult your local cable company. [Fig. 4] Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. NOTE: · Before plugging the antenna into the ANT. jack of the unit, check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into the ANT. jack of the unit. Bent pin Cable Plug (Needs to be straightened) (Straight pin) VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA A VHF UHF 75 ohm combination antenna can be connected to ANT. jack of the unit. CABLE WITH CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a satellite system, you can use the basic connection shown above. Channel selection must be made with the converter box or satellite box. This means that channels cannot be changed using the remote control of this unit. VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna. CABLE WITHOUT CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX Use this connection if your cable system connects directly to the unit without a converter box. NOTE: · For your safety and to avoid damages to the unit, unplug the antenna cable from the ANT. jack before moving the unit. - 12 - EN CONNECTING TO FRONT A/V INPUT JACKS When you watch a program recorded on another source (VCR or video camera), use the Audio/Video input jacks on the front of the unit. Connect the Audio/Video output jacks of another source to the AUDIO L/R and VIDEO jacks of this unit. Then press [SELECT] or [CH. K / L] until "AUX" appears on the screen. AUX POWER VOLUME SKIP PLAY SKIP STOP OPEN/CLOSE SELECT CHANNEL REC/OTR REW PLAY F.FWD STOP/EJECT HEADPHONE VIDEO L AUDIO R SEARCH DVD TV/VCR ex. VCR or video camera, etc. To the Audio output jacks Audio cable (commercially available) (IN) (OUT) HEADPHONE VIDEO L AUDIO R To the Video output jack (OUT) Video cable (commercially available) (IN) [Front of the unit] [Fig. 5] NOTE: · When you connect a monaural VCR (another source) to this unit, connect the Audio output jack of the monaural VCR (another source) to the AUDIO L jack of this unit. The audio will output in both L and R channel equally. CONNECTING TO A STEREO AMPLIFIER EQUIPPED WITH DIGITAL INPUT JACKS (for DVD) Use an audio coaxial digital cable (commercially available) for the audio connections. Connect to an amplifier equipped with digital input jacks such as MD Deck or DAT Deck. ANT. AUDIO OUT COAXIAL (OUT) ex. MD deck, DAT deck, etc. To Coaxial digital Audio input jack To AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack (Only DVD AUDIO OUT) (IN) Audio coaxial digital cable (commercially available) [Fig. 6] NOTES: · The audio source on a disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. · Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component. · Refer to the Owner's Manuals for the components to be connected to the unit. · Set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "PCM" for audio output in the setup mode. Playing a unit using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to page 43.) - 13 EN CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER (for DVD) If using this unit to play a DVD disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format, the unit outputs a DOLBY DIGITAL Data stream from its AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack. By hooking the unit up to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy a more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high-quality surround sound as enjoyed in movie theaters. Use audio coaxial digital cables (commercially available) for the audio connections. Front speaker (left) Center speaker Front speaker (right) ANT. AUDIO OUT COAXIAL (OUT) Dolby Digital decoder To Coaxial digital Audio input jack Surround speaker (right) Subwoofer To AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack (Only DVD AUDIO OUT) Surround speaker (left) (IN) Audio coaxial digital cable (commercially available) [Fig. 7] NOTES: · Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component. · Refer to the Owner's Manuals for the components to be connected to the unit. · If connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "BITSTREAM" for audio output in the setup mode. (Refer to page 43.) · Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "PCM" for audio output in the setup mode. Playing a unit using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to page 43.) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. - 14 - EN TV/VCR SECTION TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS WATCHING A TV PROGRAM TV/VCR DEGAUSSING TV/VCR This television has a degaussing circuit that will clear up color errors on the TV screen that are caused by any excess magnetism which happens to get too close to the TV. This circuit is designed to operate once when the set is first plugged in. If minor color errors are seen in some locations on the screen, please unplug the TV for approximately 30 minutes. When the TV is plugged back in, the degaussing circuit will operate once to clear them up. Repeat this procedure any time the TV screen is accidentally magnetized or when the TV is moved or relocated. 1 Plug in the unit power cord Plug the unit power cord into a standard AC outlet. NOTE: · If any digits appear in the corner of the screen, hit [POWER] without unplugging the power cord. 2 3 Turn on the unit Hit [POWER] to turn on the unit. Select the channel number PICTURE CONTROL TV/VCR The unit's picture controls ­ BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS ­ are preset to factory specifications. Although they are usually the best, you may need to make some further adjustments for a more natural looking image. Make sure ... · The unit must be turned on. Press [CH. K / L] or the Number buttons to select your desired channel number. Note for using the Number buttons: ¡You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (for example: 02, 03, 04 and so on). ¡When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, hit [+100] first, then press the last two digits. (Example: to select channel 125, first hit [+100] then hit [2] and [5].) 4 Adjust sound 1 2 VOLUME 20 CCCCCCCCCC Call up the menu Press [VOL. X / Y] to adjust the volume. Hit [MUTE] to instantly mute the C C C C CC sound. Hit it again to restore the previous sound level. Hit [PICTURE]. Select item you want to adjust NOTE: · If you press [CH. K / L] in the DVD mode, you can change the TV channels. Even if you turn off the unit in the DVD mode, when you turn it on again, it will go into the TV/VCR mode. Press [K / L] until desired control is displayed. BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS BRIGHT ­PPPPPPPCPPPPPPP+ 3 Adjust the setting TO WATCH CABLE OR SATELLITE CHANNEL Press [s / B] to adjust to your desired level within 5 seconds. BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS s to decrease brightness to decrease contrast to pale to purple to soft B to increase brightness to increase contrast to brilliant to green to clear · If the unit is connected to a cable box or satellite box, press [CH. K / L] to select CH3 or CH4 according to the output channel setting of the device, and select desired channel on that device. TO WATCH EXTERNAL INPUT · When an external equipment is connected to the front AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, press [SELECT] or [CH. K / L] repeatedly until "AUX" appears on the screen. · Even if there is a power failure of any kind, the unit will retain its memory for this feature. - 15 - EN SLEEP TIMER TV/VCR The Sleep Timer function turns off the unit without using [POWER] after a desired period of time. NOTE: · This function does not work during the recording mode. · Multiplex signal reception displaying picture · ghosts or airplane flutter. · Playback of poorly recorded or worn VCR tapes. If the unit displays a black box on the TV screen, this means that the unit is set to the TEXT mode. To clear screen, select [CAPTION1], [CAPTION2] or [OFF]. 1 Call up the Sleep Timer Setting Make sure ... · The unit must be turned on. Hit [SLEEP] so that "SLEEP 0 MINUTE" appears. 1 2 Set sleep time Select "CAPTION" - TV/VCR SETUP TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] B CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Hit [SLEEP] repeatedly until your desired sleep time appears. Each additional press will increase the time by 30 minutes up to 120 minutes. After 5 seconds, the Sleep Timer setting will disappear automatically. SLEEP 120 MINUTE Hit [SETUP]. Press [K / L] to point to "CAPTION". 2 Select your desired caption mode - TV/VCR SETUP TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] B CAPTION [CAPTION1] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH TO CANCEL THE SLEEP TIMER Hit [SLEEP] to call up the Sleep Timer Setting. Hit [SLEEP] repeatedly until "SLEEP 0 MINUTE" appears. Hit [ENTER] repeatedly until your desired caption menu appears. ([CAPTION1], [CAPTION2], [TEXT1] or [TEXT2]) CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM TV/VCR You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news and pre-recorded tapes with either a dialogue caption or text display. CAPTION mode: You can watch dramas, movies and news while captioning the dialogues and the contents of news. TEXT mode: You can watch half screen text information if you want. 1-2: You may get these captions or text information by selecting either "1" or "2". Caption "2" is usually used for a second language if available. NOTES: · Not all programs are broadcast with closed captions. Your unit is designed to provide error free closed captions from high quality antenna, cable and VCR signals. Conversely, poor quality signals are likely to result in caption errors or no captions at all. Common signal conditions which may cause caption errors are listed below: · Automobile ignition noise · Electric motor brush noise · Weak snowy reception on TV screen 3 Exit the caption setting mode Hit [SETUP] to exit the menu. NOTE: · Even if there is a power failure of any kind, the unit will retain its memory for this feature. TO CANCEL THE CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM Repeat steps 1 to 2 and select [OFF] using [ENTER]. Then hit [SETUP] to return to TV mode. - 16 - EN CHANNEL SET UP TV/VCR Make sure ... · The unit must be turned on. ADDING/DELETING CHANNELS The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can add the deleted channel into the memory again.) 1 AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING As the initial setting, this unit has memorized all channels, including the ones not available in your area. This feature automatically puts only available channels into the memory. Select "CHANNEL SET UP" Hit [SETUP]. Press [K / L] to point to "CHANNEL SET UP", then hit [ENTER]. - TV/VCR SETUP TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH 1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" 2 - TV/VCR SETUP TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Select "ADD/DELETE CH" ­ CHANNEL SET UP ­ B ADD / DELETE CH (CATV) AUTO CH PROGRAMMING Hit [SETUP]. Press [K / L] to point to "CHANNEL SET UP", then hit [ENTER]. Press [K / L] to point to "ADD/DELETE CH", then hit [ENTER]. 2 Begin channel scanning ­ CHANNEL SET UP ­ ADD / DELETE CH (CATV) B AUTO CH PROGRAMMING 3 Enter the desired channel number Press [K / L] to point to "AUTO CH PROGRAMMING", then hit [ENTER]. The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area. 3 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. NOTES: · When "AUTO CH PROGRAMMING" is activated where there is no TV signal input, "NO TV SIGNALS" will appear on the display after the completion of channel scanning. · The unit may recognize CATV channels to be TV channels if reception condition is poor. In this case, check the antenna connection and try "AUTO CH PROGRAMMING" again when reception conditions are better. · Channel memory programming is NOT necessary when connected to a cable box or satellite box. Just select the channel for cable box or satellite input (ex. CH3) on the unit, then select your desired channel on the cable box or satellite box. NO TV SIGNALS Press [CH. K / L] or the Number buttons until your desired channel number appears. (You can also 08 press [K / L] to enter it.) · You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (Example: CH8) (Example: 02 ... 09). · When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, hit [+100] first, then press the last two digits. (Example: to select channel 125, first hit [+100] then hit [2] and [5].) ADD / DELETE 4 Delete (or add) it from (or into) memory Hit [ENTER]. The channel number changes to light red. The channel is deleted from memory. · To delete another channel, repeat steps 3 to 4. · If you hit [ENTER] again, the channel is memorized again. Added channel : Light blue Deleted channel : Light red 5 Exit the channel setup mode Hit [SETUP] to exit the menu. NOTE: · To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted or added, press [CH. K / L]. - 17 - EN CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) TV/VCR The unit clock must be set correctly so that VCR timer recording is possible. It is suggested that the clock be set manually when first setting up the unit, then set to [ON] the auto clock setting which will periodically correct the setting if necessary. NOTE: · If you cannot receive a station with time signals, auto clock setting cannot be performed. Use manual setting only. 5 Select the year ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / 06 HOUR FRI YEAR 2005 Press [K / L] until your desired year appears. (Example: "2005") Then hit [B]. MINUTE ­­ ­­ : ­­ 6 Select the hour ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / 06 HOUR FRI YEAR 2005 Press [K / L] until your desired hour appears. (Example: "5", "PM") Then hit [B]. MINUTE PM 05 : ­­ MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Make sure ... · The unit must be turned on. In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE May 6th, 2005 SETTING TIME 5:40PM 7 Select the minute ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / 06 HOUR FRI YEAR 2005 Press [K / L] until the desired minute appears. (Example: "40") MINUTE PM 05 : 40 1 Select "SETTING CLOCK" - TV/VCR SETUP TIMER PROGRAMMING B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Hit [SETUP]. Press [K / L] to point to "SETTING CLOCK", then hit [ENTER]. 8 Start the clock 5:40 PM 2 Select "MANUAL CLOCK SET" ­ SETTING CLOCK ­ AUTO CLOCK [ON] Press [K / L] to point to "MANUAL CLOCK SET", then hit [ENTER]. AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH AUTO CLOCK CH B MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF] [ 02 ] Hit [SETUP]. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from 00 when you hit [SETUP]. Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct time. NOTE: · When unplugging the AC cord or if there is a power failure for more than 3 seconds, you may have to reset the clock. · If there is no local PBS station in your area or on your cable system, select "AUTO CLOCK" and hit [ENTER] to turn [OFF] this function before this step. TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING If you want to change the clock, 1)Follow steps 1 to 2. 2)Select the item you want to change using [B] . 3)Enter correct numbers using [K / L]. 4)Hit [SETUP] to start the clock. 3 Select the month ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / ­­ HOUR YEAR ­­­ ­­­­ Press [K / L] until your desired month appears. (Example: May "05") Then hit [B]. (Or hit [s] to go back one step.)