User manual GOVIDEO DVR4500 - Product Manual

DVD+VCR COMBO DV R 4 5 0 0 USER'S GUIDE SSC.4500.042501 Congratulations... ...on your purchase of this Go-Video DVD+VCR! WELCOME We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case warranty service is required, please take a moment to attach your receipt to this manual and write down your Serial Number (located on the back panel of the DVD+VCR): __________________________________ . CAUTION: To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories. To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit cover or back. There are no serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CUIDADO: Para prevenir incendio, riesgo de choque, of interferencia enfadosa, use solamente los accesorios recomendados. Para prevenir electrochoque, no use este enchufe (polarizado) con un cordón de extensión, toma de corriente, of cualquier otra toma a menos que los dientes puedan ser completamente insertados para prevenir exposición de los dientes. Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no remueva la cubierta of la parte posterior del DVD+VCR. Dentro del DVD+VCR no hay partes que requieren servicio. Diríjase solamente a personal calificado cuando requiera servicio. AT T E N T I O N : Pour éviter les incendis, risque de chocs, ou interférences fâcheuses, employer seulement les accessoires recommandés. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, ne pas employer cette prise (polarisée) avec une rallonge, une prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant à moins que les lames peuvent être insérées à fond pour l'exposition des lames. Pour réduire les risques de chocs électriques, ne pas retirer le couvercle ou l'arrière du module. Il n'y a pas de pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Ne faire effectuer l'entretien que par un personnel qualifié. U S E R / I N S TA L L E R C A U T I O N : Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules. N O T E T O C A T V S Y S T E M I N S TA L L E R : This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electronic Code 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. COPYRIGHT NOTICE Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures and videotapes. (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and 506). M A C R O V I S I O N N O T I F I C AT I O N 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. This symbol 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 risk of fire or electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product. Go-Video is a registered trademark of Sensory Science Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Copyright 2001. Sensory Science Corp. All rights reserved. TABLE Important Safety Instructions ............................................... iii 1 - GETTING STARTED 1 Unpacking ...................................................................... Basic Connections .......................................................... Auto Setup ..................................................................... Remote Control Setup .................................................... 2 - QUICK TOUR 5 Remote Control .............................................................. 5 DVD Control Keys .......................................................... 6 VCR Control Keys ........................................................... 7 Front Panel ..................................................................... 8 Flap Door ....................................................................... 9 Front Panel Display ...................................................... 10 Rear Panel .................................................................... 11 3 - BASIC OPERATIONS 12 Basic DVD Playback ...................................................... 12 Basic VCR Playback ...................................................... 13 Menu Navigation .......................................................... 14 4 - SPECIAL DVD FEATURES 15 Title/Chapter/Time Selection ....................................... Angle/Zoom ................................................................. Subtitles/Audio/3D Sound ........................................... Repeat Features ........................................................... Bookmarks .................................................................... Random/Programmed Playback ................................... MP3 Playback ............................................................... 5 - VCR RECORDING 22 Basic Recording ............................................................ 22 Record Settings ............................................................ 23 Copying From DVD to VHS .......................................... 24 6 - TIMER RECORDING 25 Timer Recording ........................................................... 25 Timer Recording Errors ................................................. 27 7 - VCR PLUS+ 28 Channel Mapping ......................................................... VCR Plus+ Worksheet ................................................... VCR Plus+ Recording ................................................... VCR Plus+ Timer Extend .............................................. 8 - SEARCH/INDEX 33 About Index Marks ....................................................... 33 Index Search/Scan ........................................................ 34 Special Search Options ................................................ 35 28 29 30 32 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 2 3 4 OF CONTENTS Table of Contents i APPENDIX A - ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 36 S-Video/Component Hookup ...................................... Alt Video Out Setting ................................................... A/V Receiver/Stereo Hookup ....................................... Dolby/DTS Decoder Setting ........................................ Other A/V Hookup ....................................................... Cable Box Hookup ....................................................... Alternative Cable Box Hookup ..................................... APPENDIX B - SYSTEM SETTINGS 43 Language Settings ........................................................ Auto Clock Settings ...................................................... Manual Clock Settings .................................................. Daylight Savings Time .................................................. Channel Settings .......................................................... Child Lock ..................................................................... Auto Play/Rewind ......................................................... Front Panel Dimmer ..................................................... APPENDIX C - ADVANCED DVD SETUP 51 TV Aspect Ratio ............................................................ DVD Language Preferences ......................................... Dynamic Compression ................................................. Rating Control Settings ................................................ Changing Password ...................................................... Changing Rating Level ................................................. Still Mode/Black Level .................................................. APPENDIX D - HELP 58 Troubleshooting ........................................................... Technical Specifications ................................................ Warranty ....................................................................... Feature Summary ......................................................... INDEX 63 58 60 61 62 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 ii DVD+VCR User's Guide SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. R E TA I N I N S T R U C T I O N S The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. CLEANING Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for dusting cabinet. AT TA C H M E N T S Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous. W AT E R & M O I S T U R E Do not use this video unit near water--for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like. ACCESSORIES Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit 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 appliance and cart combination to overturn. V E N T I L AT I O N Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your DVD+VCR on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, on or near a radiator or heat register. This video 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. POWER SOURCES This video 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 video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. G R O U N D I N G O R P O L A R I Z AT I O N This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized 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 still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 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 of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) Safety iii Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, 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. See figure below. spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to a dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this video 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. b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the video unit. c If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. LIGHTNING For added protection of this video unit 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 video unit due to lightning and power line surges. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, 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. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this video 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 liquids of any kind onto the unit. Should d If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation. e If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance--this indicates a need for service. R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T S When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order. H E AT This video unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. iv DVD+VCR User's Guide 1 GETTING STARTED This Chapter will guide you through initial setup of your DVD+VCR, including basic connections and Auto Setup. UNPACKING Before you begin, please check that all items are included in your DVD+VCR box, then insert the enclosed batteries in the remote control. 1 U N PA C K Y O U R DVD+VCR POWER OPEN/CLOSE TRK­ AUTO TRK+ 1 4 ANGLE 2 SHUTTLE 3 6 ZOOM 5 8 0 VCR 7 3D SOUND 100+ DVD 9 TV/VCR SELECT As you unpack, please check that the following items are included in your DVD+VCR packing case: · DVD+VCR · Warranty Registration Card · User's Guide · Stereo A/V Cable · RF Coaxial Cable · Remote Control · 1.5V "AA" Batteries (2) TV TV VIEW VOL INPUT CH LCV REC MENU/CLEAR DISPLAY SKIP/F.ADV MODE/REPEAT SETUP /ENTER CLOC K/COUNTER TITLE SP/SLP SUBTITLE AUDIO MARK VCR PLUS+ RETURN SEARCH/INDEX 2 I N S E R T B AT T E R I E S · Remove the battery cover by pushing down on the thumb tab and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. · Insert two 1.5V "AA" batteries as shown, paying attention to the correct polarities (+/­). · When finished, slide the cover until it clicks back into place. 1 - Getting Started 1 CONNECTIONS Follow these steps to connect the DVD+VCR to your television and antenna/cable TV. From Antenna or Cable TV To Television To Line Inputs on your Television (Optional) 1 CONNECT ANTENNA/CABLE TV 3 SET DVD+VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL BASIC Connect the RF coaxial cable from your indoor/outdoor antenna or cable wall outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel of the DVD+VCR. 2 CONNECT DVD+VCR TO TV If you used the RF connection in Step 2, set the CH (Channel) switch on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is not an active channel in your area. If you used the Line Connection, skip to Step 4. 4 PLUG IN DVD+VCR RF Connection Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable from the "OUT (TO TV)" jack on the DVD+VCR back panel to your television's antenna in jack. Use this connection if your television is equipped with a basic antenna input. Connect the DVD+VCR power cord to a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet. 5 TURN ON TV AND DVD+VCR Turn on your television, and press POWER on your DVD+VCR. 6 SET TV TO CHANNEL 3, 4, OR LINE OR Line Connection Connect the supplied stereo A/V cable from the "Line Out" jacks on the DVD+VCR back panel to your television's Line In jacks. Be sure to match yellow to video, red to right audio and white to left audio on your television and DVD+VCR. Use this connection for better sound and picture quality if your television is equipped with line inputs. Set your TV to the same channel you selected in Step 3. If you used the Line Connection, set your TV to its Line input. · The "Language/Langue/Idioma" menu should appear on the screen. · Please proceed with Auto Setup on the following page. NOTES · For Advanced Connections, please refer to Appendix A. · Even if you plan to use the S-Video or Component Video Outputs you MUST connect the DVD+VCR to your television with either the RF or Line Connection. This will enable you to operate the DVD+VCR setup menus. 2 DVD+VCR User's Guide AUTO Follow these steps to run Auto Setup, which will set the clock and search for local channels automatically. POWER 1 SET MENU LANGUAGE press LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA 1 2 3 English Français Español The first time you turn on your DVD+VCR, you will be prompted to set the menu language. Press 1 for English, 2 for French or 3 for Spanish. 2 CONFIRM ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION SETUP Select = 1-3 Choisir = 1-3 Elegir = 1-3 If you have not already done so, make sure you have connected an antenna or basic cable to the "IN (FROM ANT.)" jack on the DVD+VCR back panel. Press SETUP/ENTER to continue. press 1 2 or 3 3 RUN AUTO SETUP As soon as you press SETUP/ENTER, the DVD+VCR will automatically perform the following steps: Connect Antenna or Cable and Press ENTER Auto Channel Search ­ Automatically detects whether an antenna or cable is connected, then searches for all active channels in your area. If Auto Channel Search is unable to locate channels in your area, you can search and add channels manually; see page 47. Auto Clock Set ­ Sets the DVD+VCR's internal clock. If Auto Clock Set is unable to find a channel to set the clock, you can set the clock manually; see pages 45-46. · This procedure may take a few minutes to complete. When finished, the DVD+VCR will display the lowest channel found. · If you wish, you can now program your remote control to control your television; see page 4. Or you can proceed with Chapter 2 for a Quick Tour of the DVD+VCR system. press SETUP /ENTER Searching For Channels And Setting Clock Please Wait... CH03 NOTES · If no channels were found in your area, the DVD+VCR will alert you and then display the "Channel Setup" menu; see page 47. · If Auto Setup was unable to detect the time, the DVD+VCR will alert you and then display the "Set Month" menu; see page 45. 1 - Getting Started 3 SETUP Follow these steps to program the remote control to operate many brands of television. 1 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TURN ON TELEVISION Press POWER on your television. 2 ENTER CODE TRK­ AUTO TRK+ 1 2 SHUTTLE 3 6 ZOOM CONTROL 4 ANGLE 5 8 0 VCR 7 3D SOUND 100+ DVD 9 TV/VCR Press and hold the TV key on the DVD+VCR remote control while entering the 2-digit code for your brand of television with the 0-9 keys (see table below). If there is more than one code for your brand of television, try them all until one works. BRAND CODE(S) SELECT TV TV VIEW VOL INPUT CH LCV REC DISPLAY SKIP/F.ADV MODE/REPEAT MENU/CLEAR REMOTE SETUP /ENTER CLO C K/ COUN TE R TITLE SP/SLP SUBTITLE AUDIO MARK VCR PLUS+ RETURN SEARCH/INDEX Daewoo .............................. TV + 19 Emerson ............................. TV + 21 Hitachi ................................ TV + 10 JVC .................................... TV + 11 LG (Goldstar) .......... TV + 06, 08, 18 Loewe ................................ TV + 28 Magnavox .......................... TV + 04 Mitsubishi ........................... TV + 13 Newsan (S. America) .......... TV + 27 Noblex (S.America) ............ TV + 25 Panasonic ..................... TV + 12, 24 RCA .............................. TV + 07, 29 Samsung .......... TV + 01, 14, 15, 23 Sanyo ........................... TV + 05, 20 Sharp ...................... TV + 02, 16, 22 Sony ................................... TV + 03 Telefunken .......................... TV + 26 Toshiba ............................... TV + 09 Zenith ................................. TV + 17 3 C H E C K Y O U R R E S U LT S Pressing the TV key puts the remote control in TV mode. Some or all of the highlighted keys will be able to control your television. If the television advances to the next active channel, programming is complete! If the television does not respond, try another 2-digit code. Some televisions are not listed but can be programmed. 4 O P E R AT E Y O U R T E L E V I S I O N When you want to control your television, press the TV key, then try any of the keys shown in the drawing at left. · When the remote control is in TV mode, it WILL NOT operate your DVD+VCR. · To restore DVD+VCR control, press the DVD or VCR key. NOTE · When the remote is in TV mode, it WILL NOT operate the DVD+VCR. Press DVD or VCR to restore normal DVD+VCR functionality. 4 DVD+VCR User's Guide 2 POWER TRK­ AUTO TRK+ QUICK TOUR This Chapter provides an overview of the DVD+VCR remote control, front panel, front panel display and rear panel. REMOTE The following is an overview of the DVD+VCR remote control. The keys are described in four sections: System/Deck Select Keys, TV Control Keys, DVD Control Keys, and VCR Control Keys. OPEN/CLOSE SYSTEM/DECK SELECT KEYS POWER Press to power the DVD+VCR on and off. DVD Press to set the remote control to operate the DVD deck. VCR Press to set the remote control to operate the VCR deck. 1 4 ANGLE 2 SHUTTLE 3 6 ZOOM 5 8 0 7 3D SOUND 100+ DVD 9 TV/VCR CONTROL SELECT VCR TV TV Press to set the remote control to operate your TV (optional); see page 4. TV/VCR Press to switch back and forth between the TV tuner and the DVD+VCR's internal tuner. This key has no effect if you connected the DVD+VCR to your TV with the Line connection; it is only applicable with the RF connection. TV VIEW Press to change the view on your television among all the DVD+VCR input sources: DVD, VCR, Tuner, Line 1, and Line 2. TV VIEW VOL INPUT CH LCV The System/Deck Select keys control the DVD+VCR system as a whole. POWER OPEN/CLOSE TV CONTROL KEYS TRK­ AUTO TRK+ 1 4 ANGLE 2 SHUTTLE 3 6 ZOOM 0-9 Press to select channels directly. 100+ Press to select cable channels 100 and above. LCV Press to display the last channel viewed. CH Press to select the next or previous channel. VOLUME +/­ Press to adjust the volume up or down. 5 8 0 VCR SELECT 7 3D SOUND 100+ DVD 9 TV/VCR TV TV VIEW VOL INPUT CH LCV The TV Control keys operate the DVD+VCR's built-in television tuner. 2 - Quick Tour 5 KEYS The DVD Control keys are active when the DVD deck is selected (by pressing the DVD key on the remote control or the DVD+VCR key on the front panel). OPEN/CLOSE Press to open and close the DVD disc drawer. 0-9 Press to select specific disc menu items. ANGLE While a DVD is playing, press to view the same scene from different angles (not available on all DVDs). ZOOM While a DVD is playing, press to zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification. 3D SOUND While a DVD is playing, press to create the illusion of surround sound with only 2 speakers. SKIP/SEARCH BACK While a DVD is playing, press once to return to the previous track. Press and hold to search in reverse. STOP Press to stop the DVD from playing. P L AY / P A U S E Press to play a DVD. Press again to pause playback. SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD While a DVD is playing, press once to advance to the next track. Press and hold to search forward. MENU/CLEAR Press to access a DVD's disc menu (if available). D I S P L AY While a DVD is playing, press to turn on the Title/Chapter/Time menu. Also used as the up arrow in menus. M O D E / R E P E AT While a DVD or CD is stopped, press to select "Random Play" or "Programmed Play." While a DVD or CD is playing, press to view all Repeat Options (Title, Chapter, or A/B Repeat). Also used as the left arrow in menus. S K I P / F. A D V While a DVD is paused, press to advance one frame at a time. Also used as the right arrow in menus. CLOCK/COUNTER Press to display the current DVD counter value. Also used as the down arrow in menus. SETUP/ENTER Press to bring up the DVD+VCR menu system. Also confirms settings in certain menus. TITLE Press to access a DVD's title menu (for discs with multiple titles only). POWER OPEN/CLOSE TRK­ AUTO TRK+ CONTROL 1 4 ANGLE 2 SHUTTLE 3 6 ZOOM 5 8 0 7 3D SOUND 100+ DVD 9 TV/VCR SELECT VCR TV TV VIEW VOL INPUT CH LCV REC DISPLAY SKIP/F.ADV MODE/REPEAT MENU/CLEAR DVD SETUP /ENTER CLO C K/ COUN TE R TITLE SP/SLP SUBTITLE AUDIO MARK VCR PLUS+ RETURN SEARCH/INDEX SUBTITLE While a DVD is playing, press to select among all available subtitle languages. AUDIO While a DVD is playing, press to select among all available audio tracks/formats. RETURN When in the menu system, press to return to the last menu viewed or to exit the menu system. MARK While a DVD is playing, press to bookmark up to 3 scenes, which you can quickly jump to later. 6 DVD+VCR User's Guide VCR The VCR Control keys are active when the VCR deck is selected (by pressing the VCR key on the remote control or the DVD+VCR key on the front panel). OPEN/CLOSE Press to eject the VHS tape from the VCR deck. TRK­/AUTO/TRK+ While a tape is playing, press to adjust tracking (white lines on the screen). Press AUTO to resume automatic tracking. SHUTTLE << >> While a tape is playing, press SHUTTLE >> to gradually increase the cue speed (visual search forward). Press << SHUTTLE to slow down the tape, pause, then gradually increase the review speed (visual search in reverse). REWIND While a tape is stopped, press to rewind the tape. While a tape is playing, press to review the tape (visual search in reverse). STOP Press to stop the tape in the VCR deck. P L AY / P A U S E Press once to play the tape in the VCR deck. While a tape is playing or recording, press to pause. F A S T- F O R W A R D While a tape is stopped, press to fast-forward the tape. While a tape is playing, press to cue the tape (visual search forward). REC Press to start recording in the VCR deck. Press repeatedly to add recording time in 30-minute increments (see page 22). MENU/CLEAR Press to reset the tape counter to zero (0:00:00). Also press to clear certain entries in the menu system. D I S P L AY Press to turn on the VCR's On-Screen Display. Also used as the up arrow in menus. M O D E / R E P E AT While a tape is playing, press to replay the last 30 seconds. S K I P / F. A D V While a tape is playing, press 1-5 times to skip ahead 1 minute at a time (up to 5 minutes). While a tape is paused, press to advance one frame at a time. CLOCK/COUNTER Press to change the front panel display among the clock, tape counter, and time remaining on your tape. SETUP/ENTER Press to bring up the DVD+VCR menu system. Also confirms settings in certain menus. POWER OPEN/CLOSE CONTROL TRK­ AUTO TRK+ 1 4 ANGLE 2 SHUTTLE 3 6 ZOOM 5 8 0 VCR 7 3D SOUND 100+ DVD 9 TV/VCR SELECT TV TV VIEW VOL INPUT CH LCV KEYS REC DISPLAY SKIP/F.ADV MODE/REPEAT MENU/CLEAR SETUP /ENTER CLO C K/ COUN TE R TITLE SP/SLP SUBTITLE AUDIO MARK VCR PLUS+ RETURN SEARCH/INDEX SP/SLP Press to set the record speed to SP (Standard Play) or SLP (Super Long Play). SLP is three times longer than SP. VCR PLUS+ Press to program a VCR Plus+ recording; see page 28. AUDIO Press to set the VCR tuner audio to Stereo, Mono, SAP (Second Audio Program), or TV+SAP (mono from the left channel and SAP from the left), depending on availability. SEARCH/INDEX While a tape is stopped, playing, fast-forwarding or rewinding, press to display the "Search" Menu. While a tape is recording, press to place Index marks on the tape; see pages 33-35. 2 - Quick Tour 7 PANEL The following is an overview of the DVD+VCR front panel. 1 2 3 45 FRONT 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 DVD DECK Deck used for DVD/CD playback and other DVD functions. 8 PLAY/PAUSE Press to start playback in the active deck. Press again to pause playback. Also used to pause recording in the VCR deck. 2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE Press to open and close the DVD disc drawer. 9 STOP Press to stop playback in the active deck. 3 VCR DECK Deck used for VCR playback and other VCR functions. 10 DVD - SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD While a DVD is playing, press once to advance to the next track. Press and hold to search forward. VCR - FAST-FORWARD While a VHS tape is stopped, press to fastforward the tape. While a tape is playing, press to cue the tape (visual search forward). 11 DVD-VHS SELECT Press to toggle control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. 12 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Displays information pertaining to DVD+VCR operation. 13 FLAP DOOR The front panel flap door opens to reveal additional keys, as well as the front line audio/video inputs (see next page). 4 RECORD Press to start recording in the VCR deck. Press repeatedly to add recording time in 30-minute increments (see page 22). 5 VCR EJECT Press to eject the VHS tape from the VCR deck. 6 POWER Press to power the DVD+VCR on and off. 7 DVD - SKIP/SEARCH BACK While a DVD is playing, press once to return to the previous track. Press and hold to search in reverse. VCR - REWIND While a VHS tape is stopped, press to rewind the tape. While a tape is playing, press to review the tape (visual search in reverse). 8 DVD+VCR User's Guide FLAP The following is an overview of the keys and inputs located behind the front panel flap door. DOOR 1 23 45 6 7 8 1 COPY Press to copy a DVD in the DVD deck to a VHS tape in the VCR deck. Note: The DVD+VCR will not copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs. 5 VOLUME +/­ Press to adjust the volume up or down. 6 LINE 1 VIDEO INPUT Connect to the video output (yellow) of an external video source, such as a camcorder or video game. 2 CHANNEL +/­ Press to select the next or previous channel. 7 LINE 1 LEFT AUDIO INPUT Connect to the left audio output (white) of an external audio source. Use this jack when connecting mono sources. 3 SETUP Press to display the DVD+VCR "Setup Menu." 4 TV/VCR Press to switch back and forth between your television's tuner and the DVD+VCR's internal tuner. This key has no effect if you connected the DVD+VCR to your television with the Line connection; it is only applicable with the RF connection (see page 2). 8 LINE 1 RIGHT AUDIO INPUT Connect to the right audio output (red) of an external audio source. 2 - Quick Tour 9 DISPLAY The following is an overview of the DVD+VCR front panel display. 1 2345 6 7 8 9 10 11 PANEL 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 When the specified indicator is lit on the front panel display, it means that: 1 DVD DECK INDICATOR The DVD deck is active. 2 DISC TYPE INDICATOR A DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD is loaded. 3 LPCM INDICATOR A disc with LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation), such as an audio CD, is loaded. 4 DOLBY DIGITAL INDICATOR A DVD with a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack is loaded. 5 DTS INDICATOR A DVD with a DTS (Digital Theater Sound) 5.1 soundtrack is loaded. 6 DECK STATUS INDICATOR The time, counter position, time remaining, or current deck status is displayed. 7 STEREO INDICATOR The current television program is being broadcast in stereo sound. 8 HI-FI INDICATOR The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing. 9 TIMER RECORD INDICATOR A timer recording is programmed or in progress. If blinking there is an error. Also displays without the clock hands to indicate that a recording is in progress, and blinks when the DVD+VCR is paused. 10 RECORD SPEED INDICATOR The DVD+VCR record speed is set to SP or SLP. 11 VCR DECK INDICATOR The VCR deck is active. 12 DVD STATUS INDICATOR The status of the DVD deck is graphically displayed. 13 3D SOUND INDICATOR 3D Sound is active. 14 ANGLE INDICATOR The DVD has multiple angles to choose from. 15 MP3 INDICATOR A CD with MP3 audio tracks is loaded. 16 CHAPTER INDICATOR The number to the right of the "C" symbol is the current chapter number. 17 TITLE INDICATOR The number to the right of the "T" symbol is the current title number. 18 AM/PM INDICATOR The current time is a.m. or p.m. 19 COPY INDICATOR DVD to VHS copy is in progress. 20 VCR STATUS INDICATOR The status of the VCR deck is graphically displayed. FRONT 10 DVD+VCR User's Guide REAR The following is an overview of the DVD+VCR rear panel. 1 PANEL 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 RF ANTENNA INPUT Connect to your antenna, cable TV, or cable box with an RF coaxial cable. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connect to your television with component video cables (Y, Pb, Pr). For audio, use the Line Out or Digital Audio Out (optical or coaxial). 2 RF OUT TO TV Connect to your television with an RF coaxial cable. 8 S-VIDEO OUT Connect to your television with an S-Video cable. For audio, use the Line Out or Digital Audio Out (optical or coaxial). 3 VCR TUNER CHANNEL SWITCH Set to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel your television is tuned to). 9 4 LINE 2 INPUT Connect from the outputs of an external audio/video device. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connect to your AV receiver with a digital optical cable. 5 LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) Connect to your television with standard RCA cables. Use these audio outputs ONLY with the composite video output (yellow). 10 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Connect to your AV receiver with a digital coaxial cable.