Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. 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. REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 This product 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 when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the product and receiver. z Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code 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 the cable entry as practical. CAUTION: This DVD+VCR employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. OTES ON COPYRIGHTS: It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Model No. __________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Do not use this product near water. ­ For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product 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. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product, the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 3 Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Display Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 27 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus . 29 Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Additional Information (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Last Condition Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs. . . . . 30 Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Moving to another Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Repeat Track/ All/ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Random. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Operation with Photo Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Viewing a Photo Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Moving to Another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 To Rotate Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Notes on JPEG Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Repeat Programmed Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . . . 33 Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . . 33 Preparation Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR . . . 11 Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional, Preferred TV Connections . . . . . . . 12-13 VCR Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16 On-Screen Display(OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the VCR Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 DVD Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-20 General Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Initial Settings General Operation . . . . . . . . . 18 LANGUAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Operation Operation with tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-26 Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Special Effect Playbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 21 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Commercial Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Dubbing and Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Copying from DVD to VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . 25 Tape Counter Memory Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Additional Information (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Operation with DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29 Playing DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Moving to another CHAPTER. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Reference Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-36 Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 About the symbols for instructions Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. Indicates special operating features of this unit. Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. 4 Before Use Playable Discs DVD 3 inch/5 inch (8 cm/12 cm) disc Audio CD 3 inch/5 inch (8 cm/12 cm) disc In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files. otes Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit. The unit cannot play discs that contain data other than MP3/WMA and CD-DA data. Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions. Disc-related terms Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. Chapter (DVD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded. Track (audio CD only) Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want. z z z z Remote control battery installation Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two AAA batteries with and aligned correctly. otes on DVDs Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit. Regional code of the DVD+VCR and DVDs This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of DVD+VCR can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message "Check Regional Code" will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits. AAA Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). Remote Control Operation Range Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor IMPORTANT NOTE: SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1 ote on DTS-encoded CDs When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise may be exhibited from the analog stereo output. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, turn down the volume before playing back such discs, adjust the volume gradually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTM playback, an external 5.1 channel Digital SurroundTM decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the unit. 5 INTRODUCTION AAA Before Use (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc. To keep the surface clean Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Yes No Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records. About Symbols About the symbol display Cleaning the unit To clean the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit. To obtain a clear picture The DVD+VCR is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor. Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your nearest dealer. " " may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner's manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc. About the disc symbols for instructions A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol. DVD DVDs. CD Audio CDs. MP3 MP3 Discs. WMA WMA Discs. JPEG JPEG Discs. Notes on Discs Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Setting the Output Source You must select one of your output sources (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen. · If you want to view the DVD deck: Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until the DVD indicator lights on the front panel display and the DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen. · If you want to view the VCR deck: Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until the VCR indicator lights on the front panel display and the VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen. Storing discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car. otes · If you insert a disc while the DVD+VCR is in VCR mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to DVD mode automatically. · If you insert a cassette tape without an erasure prevention tab intact while the DVD+VCR is in DVD mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to VCR mode automatically. 6 Front Panel POWER Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. COPY Copies a DVD in the DVD deck to a VHS tape in the VCR deck. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. PLAY ( N ) Starts playback of a disc or tape. Display window Shows the current status of the DVD+VCR. AV2 IN (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. Remote Sensor Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. Z VCR EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. VCR indicator Indicates the VCR deck is active. DVD indicator Indicates the DVD deck is active. Z DVD EJECT (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. X PAUSE (X) Pause playback of a disc in the DVD deck temporarily. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. x STOP (x) Stops playback of disc or tape. DVD/VCR (output select) Sets the output source of the player to DVD or VCR. z REC (z) To record normally or to activate Instant Timer Recording. V CH (V/v) To scan up or down through memorized channels. FF (>) DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for fast forward search. VCR: Advances the tape from STOP mode or for fast forward picture search. REW (.) DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track. Press and hold for fast reverse search. VCR: Rewinds the tape from STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search. Child Lock The control buttons on the front panel of the DVD+VCR can be switched off so that your DVD+VCR can only be operated using the remote control. Press CHILD LOCK on the remote control to enable LOCK function, SAFE appears in the display window. To disable the LOCK function, press CHILD LOCK on the remote control until OFF appears in the display window. 7 INTRODUCTION Display Window The DVD deck is selected. Lights when a disc is loaded in the DVD deck. Flashes when there is no disc. Indicates when Progressive scan is active. Indicates repeat mode. Indicates when the DVD+VCR is locked. A timer recording is programmed or in progress (VCR deck only). A cassette is in the VCR deck. The VCR deck is selected. DVD [P] VCR REC PM TV Lights when TV mode is active (See page 22.) Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) DVD+VCR is Recording. (VCR deck only) Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc). 8 Remote Control DVD & VCR select buttons Sets the remote control to operate either the DVD deck or the VCR deck. EJECT - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Selects the VCR deck's source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2). Turns the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. TV/VCR Switches between your TV tuner and the DVD+VCR tuner. DISPLAY, CLK/CTR Accesses the on-screen display. Switches among the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display. ENTER - Confirms menu selections. - Displays functions on the TV screen. DISC MENU Opens menu on a DVD disc. b/B/v/V (left/right/up/down) - Selects menu items - CH(v/V): Selects channels on the VCR. - TRK(+/-): Manually adjusts tracking. RETURN Exits the setup menu. FF > (M) DVD: Skips to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for fast-forward search. VCR: Fast forwards the tape during Stop mode or scans forward in Play mode. SETUP/MENU Opens or exits DVD setup menu and VCR menu. TITLE Displays the disc's Title, if available. PLAY ( N ) Starts playback. PAUSE/STEP (X) Pauses playback or recording temporarily. Press repeatedly for frameby-frame playback. REW . (m) DVD: Skips to start of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track. Press and hold for fast reverse search. VCR: Rewinds the tape during Stop mode or scans backward in Play mode. STOP (x) Stops playback. REC Records normally or activates Instant Timer Recording. PROG.PLAY Selects or exits Program menu. CLEAR Removes a track number on the Program menu or a mark on the MARK SEARCH menu. Also clears VCR tape counter settings. 0-9 number buttons Selects channels or menu items. AUDIO Selects DVD audio languages. ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle if available. SUBTITLE Selects available subtitle languages. REPEAT Repeats chapters, tracks, titles or all. ZOOM Magnifies video image. CHILD LOCK Disables front panel buttons. MARK Marks any point during playback. RANDOM/SKIP - Plays tracks in random order. - Scans ahead 30 seconds during VHS playback. LAST CH Displays last channel viewed. A-B/SP/SLP - Repeats playback between two points. - Selects recording speed SEARCH Displays MARK SEARCH menu. ote The remote control uses one set of playback buttons to operate both decks: To use the VCR, first press the VCR button. To use the DVD, first press the DVD button. 9 INTRODUCTION POWER INPUT Rear Panel VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV, amplifier, receiver, or stereo system. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (DVD OUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. ANT.IN (ANTENNA INPUT) Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. RF. OUT(DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. 10 Connections Without Cable Box Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD+VCR. Use connections described on pages 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD+VCR's DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See Optional, Preferred TV Connections on pages 12-13. If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD+VCR. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the DVD+VCR's RF.OUT jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband, super band, and hyperband channels. With Cable Box If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the instructions below: The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD+VCR operation. To view or record CATV channels 1 Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). 2 Set the DVD+VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter box by pressing the CH (v/V) or number (0-9) buttons on your DVD+VCR. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to view on the Cable Converter Box. Caution Make sure the DVD+VCR is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. Do not connect the DVD+VCR's DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not connect your DVD+VCR via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. otes z Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR z 1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV. of your antenna. If it 2 Identify the typeThiscable from is a 75 ohm coaxialis a round cable as illustrated, it antenna cable. cable will connect directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR. Tip If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to an Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adaptor onto the ANT.IN jack. The Adaptor does not screw on to the DVD+VCR, it just slips over the jack. With this connection, you CANNOT record one program while viewing another. If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Programming as indicated on page 15. Cable TV Wall Jack Back Panel of Typical Cable Box Rear of DVD+VCR 11 PREPARATION Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Optional, Preferred TV Connections ote You can ONLY watch and listen to DVD playback through the connections shown below. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). ote If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+VCR's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). How to set the DVD+VCR's RF output channel 1. Set the TV to the VCR channel (3 or 4) depending upon the selected channel. 2. When the DVD+VCR is turned off, press and hold CH (V/v) on the front panel for about five seconds. It will turn itself on and "RF03" or "RF04" appears in the display window. 3. Press CH (V/v) on the front panel or CH (v/V) on the S-Video connection the S-VIDEO OUT on the DVD+VCR 1 Connect cable (S).jack on thejack using an optional to the S-Video in TV S-Video Right 2 Connect the Left and audio AUDIO OUT jacksonofthe the DVD+VCR to the left/right in jacks TV using the supplied audio cables (A2). Component Video / Progressive Scan connection z z remote control to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). 4. Turn off the DVD+VCR. If your television is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you may take advantage of the DVD+VCR's progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD+VCR. Connect the COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD+VCR to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD+VCR to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (A2) using the supplied audio cables. 1 2 z Audio/Video connection 1 Connect the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the video in jack on the TV using the supplied video cable (V). the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO 2 Connect the TV (A1) usingthe audio left/right inOUT jacks on DVD+VCR to jacks on the the supplied audio cables. ote If you use this connection, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. Rear of TV ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT z z otes Set Progressive Scan to "On" in the setup menu for progressive scan signal, see page 18. When you use Component Video signal, set Progressive Scan to "Off" in the setup menu. Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack). Rear of TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT Pr L R Pb Y R L R A1 V C A2 S Rear of DVD+VCR Rear of DVD+VCR 12 Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections (Continued) ote You can ONLY listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jacks. (See page 12.) Rear of DVD+VCR Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the DVD+VCR to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the supplied audio cables (A1, A2). A1 A2 X L R COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby DigitalTM, MPEG 2, or DTS) AUDIO INPUT Amplifier (Receiver) 1 Connect one of the DVD+VCR's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial X) audio cable. Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to DVD+VCR Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or AV INPUT jacks on the DVD+VCR to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. need to activate 2 You will(See "AUDIO" on the DVD+VCR's digital output. page 19). Digital Multi-channel sound A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD+VCR (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. Caution: Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected. otes ­ If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. ­ Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. ­ To see the audio format of the current DVD on the on-screen display, press AUDIO. 13 PREPARATION VCR Operation Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) The On-Screen display provides feedback on the current status of the DVD+VCR. PLAY SP EASY INFORMATION If Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided along with normal TV signals in your area or during playback of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station ID, program title and program details are shown on the TV screen. When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press ENTER and the station ID will appear on the TV screen. Press ENTER again and the program details will appear on the TV screen. When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press ENTER twice and the program title and program details will appear on the TV screen. PROGRAM DETAILS LENGTH: Indicates the run length of a program. TIME REMAINING: Indicates the remaining time of a program. RATING: Indicates the rating of the current program (N/A, G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X and Not Rated). The rating N/A means that the motion picture ratings are not applicable to this program. SP CH 4 WABC STEREO PROGRAM DETAILS "Home video" LENGTH 01:00 TIME REMAINING 00:26 RATING N/A HI-FI CH 4 STEREO OCT 8 , FRI 2:15 PM TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed. FUNCTION DISPLAY Indicates the function in progress. HI-FI DISPLAY Indicates when this unit is playing back tape recorded in Hi-Fi. CHANNEL DISPLAY Indicates the selected channel (or LINE1, LINE2). STEREO/SAP DISPLAY (MONO is not displayed) Shows the type of audio signal received by the VCR tuner. DATE DISPLAY Shows the current date. CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN DISPLAY Shows the current time, tape counter and remaining time on the tape. "Home video" OCT 8 , FRI 2:15 PM Easy Information Screen (Station ID) Easy Information Screen (Program details) Each press of the ENTER button changes the TV screen in the following sequence. STOP SP CH 4 STEREO Setting the On-Screen Display The VCR's on-screen menu system allows you to set the clock, channels, timer recordings, and other setup options. Menu Selection Follow these steps to access the VCR's on-screen menu system. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2:15 PM 0:35:40 REM 1:58 OCT 8 , FRI 2:15 PM 1 desired menu 2 Select thepress ENTER. using the v/V buttons and then ote MAIN MENU CLOCK SET (page 16) PROGRAM (page 22) TUNING (page 15) SETUP (page 15) otes The function displays will remain on the TV screen for 5 seconds. The clock (or tape counter, tape remaining) mode will continue until you press ENTER. The tape counter and remaining tape length indicator appear only when a cassette is inserted. Also, the remaining tape length indicator appears after any tape operation. Menus remain on-screen for 3 minutes. 3 Press MENU when finished. 14 VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the VCR Setup Menu Channel Selection PREPARATION This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Preparation: Connect the DVD+VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR on page 11. 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. v/V to V 2 Press ENTER.select the SETUP menu, then press The SETUP menu will appear. AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING V /V to a desired option on 3 Press vmenu.choosepress b/B to choose athe B SETUP Then desired setting. FUNCTION OSD The on-screen display of this DVD+VCR can be turned on or off. FUNCTION OSD can be switched between ON and OFF by pressing b/B. 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. v/V to select the TUNING V 2 Press ENTER.menu will appear. menu, then press The TUNING AUDIO MODE The DVD+VCR has two separate audio playback systems, the high quality VHS Hi-Fi system and standard NORMAL mono system. The same audio is generally recorded on both systems. The VHS Hi-Fi system plays on separate (left and right) channels, and the NORMAL system plays monaural sound. The normal track is always played so the cassette can be played on a DVD+VCR that does not have VHS Hi-Fi. AUDIO MODE can be switched between HI-FI and NORMAL by pressing b/B. V to the SOURCE 3 Presspress chooseselect TUNER.SELECT option, b/B to B then Press b/B repeatedly to switch among TUNER, LINE1 and LINE2. V /V to choose the 4 Press vthen press b/B toAUTO CHANNEL SET B set the channel. option, The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner's memory. · After AUTO CHANNEL SET is complete, the TUNING menu will close and return to the TV screen automatically. BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO/SAP/MONO) Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) carries stereo and/or Second Audio Program (SAP) bilingual signals. Set this display to the desired position when both MTS stereo and SAP signals are received. When only one of the MTS signal is received, the DVD+VCR automatically selects the corresponding receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) regardless of the selected position. For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO position. The DVD+VCR will then record a STEREO program when available, and record a mono program IF the program is NOT IN STEREO. For weak STEREO and/or SAP broadcasts, changing the display to mono may give clearer sound. BROADCAST TYPE can be switched among STEREO, SAP, and MONO by pressing b/B. 5 Make sure the TUNING BAND is set appropriately (TV or CATV). · TV : If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels. CATV : If you are using basic cable to receive channels. v Use CH (v/V) on the control or CH V 6 on the frontVchannelsremotethe DVD+VCR (V/v) panel to cycle through the in memory. AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT) Used during playback [when AUDIO MODE (HI-FI/NORMAL) is in HI-FI position] for selecting the audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT terminals (L ch and R ch), and RF.OUT. This display setting should normally be left in the stereo position, so that when a stereo tape is played, the stereo sound will be heard through the left and right channels. If a mono tape is played and the audio output is set to stereo, the same mono sound will be heard from both left and right channels. AUDIO OUTPUT can be switched among STEREO, LEFT, and RIGHT by pressing b/B. TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM MEMORY This feature allows you to add or erase channels from memory manually. 1 Press V to choose the CH. ADD/DEL option on the TUNING menu. Press b/B to select a channel to add or erase. Press ENTER to add or erase the channel. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add or erase channels. Press MENU to return to the TV screen. 4 Press MENU when finished. 2 3 15 VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock The DVD+VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the DVD+VCR to set the clock when the DVD+VCR is turned off. ote There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends wrong date and/or time information and the DVD+VCR sets the incorrect time. If this happens we recommend that you set the clock manually. Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly.) The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2004, 12:00 AM. Manual Clock Set Auto Clock Set The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. v/V to V 2 Press ENTERchoose the CLOCK menu. appear. Press and the CLOCK menu will 2004 The Auto Clock Feature enables the DVD+VCR to set up the clock when the DVD+VCR is turned off. B 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 3 Press b/B to choose the month. v/V to V V 2 Press ENTERchoose the CLOCK menu. appear. 4 Press /B to choose the DAY option. Press and the CLOCK menu will Use b B to choose the day. The day of the week will display automatically. 2004 to choose the AUTO 3 Press V /B to choose ON. CLOCK SET option. Press b B The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. V 5 Press /B to choose the YEAR option. Use b B to choose the year. V 6 Press /B to choose the TIME option. Use b B to choose the time. 7 Press V to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS item. Press b/B to choose AUTO, ON or OFF. If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). If you choose ON, the VCR sets the clock when the Daylight Savings Time is started and ended. 4 Press V to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS item. Press b/B to choose AUTO, ON or OFF. If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). If you choose ON, the VCR sets the clock when the Daylight Saving Time is started and ended. 2004 TIME ZONE item. 5 Press V to choose thethe correct time zone Press b/B to choose (AUTO, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA, or HAWAII). If "AUTO" is selected as the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information when it finds in a broadcast signal. 8 Press MENU when finished. ote If setting the clock manually, "AUTO CLOCK SET" must be set to "OFF". If set to "ON", an incorrect date and/or time will be entered again when the DVD+VCR is turned off. 6 Press MENU when finished. the DVD+VCR and the auto clock 7 Turn offworks. setting 16 DVD Operation Setup Caution: Before using the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated. b/B to the setting item. 3 Use number changenumber). For of an for setting The buttons can also be used numbers (e.g., title some functions, General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operations or allow only limited operations during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that an operation is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on the disc. Temporary Feedback Field Icons Title Repeat Title (DVD) Repeat Chapter (DVD) Repeat A-B Repeat Off Resume play from this point Action prohibited or not available Chapter A-B Off On-Screen Display General playback status can be displayed on the TV screen. Some items can be changed on the menu. On-screen display operation 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Use v/V to an item. 2 The selectedselectwill be highlighted. item DVD otes Some discs may not provide all of the features on the on-screen display example shown below. If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen display disappears. You can change the desired status only when "b B" mark appears on the On-screen display menu item. Items Title Number 1/3 Function (Use v/V to select desired item) Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number. Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number. Shows the elapsed playing time, and searches the point by the elapsed time directly. Shows the current audio soundtrack language, encoding method, and channel number, and changes the setting. Shows the current subtitles language, and changes the setting. Shows the current angle number and total number of angles, and changes the angle number. Shows the current sound mode, and changes the setting. Selection Method b / B, or Numbers, ENTER b / B, or Numbers, ENTER Numbers, ENTER b / B, or AUDIO b / B, or SUBTITLE b / B, or ANGLE b/B Chapter Number Time search Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle language Angle Sound 1 / 12 -:--:-- 1 ENG D 3/2.1 CH 1 ENG ABC 1/1 Normal 17 PREPARATION press ENTER to execute the setting. DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press SETUP, only the first level of the menu system will appear on the TV screen. The second and third level can be displayed by pressing B. For navigating the menu levels, you will see " B " on the right side of the menu label to help you to go to the next level. To bring up and exit the Menu: Press the SETUP to bring up the menu. The second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen. To go to the next level: Press B on the remote control. Move Select Disc Language (Audio, Subtitle, Menu) DVD Select a language for the disc's Audio, Subtitle, and Menu. Original : The original language set for the disc is selected. Other : To select another language, press number buttons to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on page 37. If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR. DISPLAY DISPLAY TV Aspect Display Mode Progressive Scan 16 : 9 Widescreen Off To go back to the previous level: Press b on the remote control. TV Aspect DVD Initial Settings General Operation 4:3: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. 1 Press SETUP. The setup menu appears. The screen will show the current setting for the selected item. Display Mode DVD 2 Use v/V to select the desired item. the desired item is 3 While to the second level.selected, press B to move 4 Use v/V to select the second desired item. 5 Press B to move to the third level. v/V to select the desired setting 6 Press ENTERrequire additional steps. then press to confirm your selection. Some items 7 Press SETUP to exit the setup menu. The Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to "4:3". Letterbox: Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. Panscan: Select when a conventional TV set is connected. The video material formatted in the Pan & Scan style is played back in that style (Both sides of the picture are cut off). Progressive Scan DVD LANGUAGE LANGUAGE Menu Language Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu English Original Off Original Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality picture with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the DVD+VCR to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to Off. If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On. Caution · Once the setting for progressive scan output is entered, a confirmation message appears. Use the b/B buttons to select "Enter" and press the ENTER button. An image will be visible only on a progressive scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to ON in error, you must reset the DVD+VCR. First, remove the disc in the DVD+VCR. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor. · Do not turn off the DVD+VCR while the "PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE" message is displayed on the TV screen. Move Select Menu Language Select a language for the VCR and DVD's setup menu and information display. 18 DVD Operation Setup (Continued) AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player's Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Dynamic Range Control (DRC) With the DVD format, you can hear a program's soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest and quietest scenes), e.g., when watching a movie late at night. With DRC set to ON, you can listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing sound clarity. Vocal Set Vocal to On only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into normal stereo sound. Dolby Digital Bitstream: Select "Bitstream" if you connected the DVD Player's DIGITAL OUT jack to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital decoder). PCM: Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio. OTHERS The EZ Play setting can be changed. OTHERS EZ Play Off DTS Bitstream: Select "Bitstream" if you connected the DVD Player's DIGITAL OUT jack to a DTS decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a DTS decoder). Off: If you select "Off", the DTS signal through the DIGITAL OUT jack is not outputted. Move Select EZ Play DVD MPEG Bitstream: Select "MPEG" if you connected the DVD Player's DIGITAL OUT jack to a MPEG decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a MPEG decoder). PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier. The DVD+VCR outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the MPEG1, or MPEG2 recording system. When you load a DVD with EZ Play turned on, the DVD +VCR will bypass the Disc menu and trailers and start playing the movie automatically. Set EZ Play to ON or OFF. Sample Freq. (Frequency) To change the Sample Frequency setting, first select the desired Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG mode as indicated as above. If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz, so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit will pass through each type of signal without any further processing. 19 PREPARATION DVD Operation Setup (Continued) LOCK LOCK Rating Password Country Code Unlock New US Password DVD Setting your password If you change the rating level to "7" or lower, you must enter a 4-digit "password" to prevent playback of discs with higher ratings. Move Select Rating DVD Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs. Ratings are different in each country. The Parental Control feature allows you to prevent discs from being played by your children or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes. 1 Select "Password" on the Setup menu. 2 While "Password" is selected, press B. selected, press ENTER. 3 While a"New" ispassword using the numbered 4 Enter 4-digit press ENTER.4-digit security buttons to create a personal password then Tip If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR to delete the entered all-digit or press b to delete one by one and correct it. 5 Enter the 4-digit password again and press ENTER to verify. Changing the 4-digit password 1 Follow Steps 1-2 as shown above (Setting your password). 2 Enter the old password, then press ENTER. 3 Select "Change" using v/V then press ENTER. 4 Enter the new 4-digit password, then press ENTER. 5 Enter the 4-digit password again and press ENTER to verify. 1 2 3 Select "Rating" on the Setup menu. While "Rating" is selected, press B. When you have not entered a password: Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons to create a personal 4-digit security password, then press ENTER. Enter the 4-digit password again and press ENTER to verify. When you have already registered a password: Enter the 4-digit password using the number buttons to confirm the personal 4-digit security password, then press ENTER. If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR and enter the 4-digit security password again. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v/V buttons. One (1) has the least playback restrictions. Eight (8) has the most playback restrictions. Unlock: If you select Unlock, Parental Control is not active. The disc will play in full. Ratings 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not suitable for children. If you set a rating for the player, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower will be played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an alternative scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or the lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback will stop. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu. If you forget your 4-digit password If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the 6-digit number "210499". 3 Enter a new code as shown above (Setting your password). 4 Country Code DVD Enter the code of a country/area which standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See "Country Code List", page 38.). Select "Country Code" on the Setup menu. 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 While "Country Code" is selected, press B. Follow step 3 of "Rating" on left. Select the first character using v/V. Shift the cursor using B and select the second character using v/V. Press ENTER to confirm your country code selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu. 20 Operation with tape Normal Playback Preparation: Turn on the TV. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in "Setting the Output Source" on page 6. Search This function lets you search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward or reverse quickly and visually. 1 Press BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) during playback. The DVD+VCR will be activated in the SEARCH mode. If the DVD+VCR is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads. 1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will power-up automatically. Make sure that the indicator in the display window is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will start playback automatically. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY ( N ). Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. Still picture will appear on the TV screen. If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing TRK(+/-) on the remote control. If the DVD+VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads. 2 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the 2 Press PLAY ( N ) once. PLAY appears on the TV screen . It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the DVD+VCR. During playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically. Press STOP (x) stop 3 STOP appearsxontothe TV playback. screen. If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed, the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and will turn itself off (Only when no disc).