User manual SANYO DVW-7000 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL DVW-7000 English DVD VIDEO PLAYER & 4-HEAD Hi-Fi STEREO VCR REPRODUCTOR DE DVD VIDEO Y VCR ESTÉREO HiFi DE 4 CABEZALES Español Only cassettes marked can be used with this DVD+VCR. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SANYO has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. SANYO'S HELP-LINE Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product. 1-800-813-3435 (Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time) Please read this manual carefully before connecting your DVD+VCR and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. 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: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the product and receiver. Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 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 CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which 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. 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. ____________DVW-7000_____________ 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 apparatus near water. ­ For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and like. 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 over heating. 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 apparatus. 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/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus 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 Operation with DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30 Playing DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Moving to another CHAPTER. . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 28 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus . 30 Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Operation with Audio CD and MP3 Discs . . . . 31-32 Playing an Audio CD and MP3 Discs . . . . . . . . . 31 Notes on MP3 Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Repeat Track/ All/ Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . . . 33 Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . . 33 Preparation Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 Connecting an Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR . 11 Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional, Preferred TV Connections . . . . . . . 12-13 Before Operation - VCR Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Before Operation - DVD Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 TVG® (TVGuardian®). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the TVG® (TVGuardian®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Operation Operation with tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-27 Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Special Effect Playbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 22 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ad JUMP (Advertisement Jump). . . . . . . . . . 22 Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Dubbing and Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Copying from DVD to VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . 26 Tape Counter Memory Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Reference Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-36 Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 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 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. 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 or MP3 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 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. 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. Remote control battery installation Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two AAA batteries with the and ends aligned correctly. 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 from 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 ALL 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 Playable Discs Disc-related terms 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 CD MP3 MP3 Discs 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 output source of DVD deck: Press DVD on the remote control or DVD/VCR on the front panel until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen. · If you want to view output source of VCR deck: Press VCR on the remote control or DVD/VCR on the front panel until VCR indicator in the display window lights and output source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen. 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. ote · If you insert a disc while the DVD+VCR is in the VCR 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 heat build-up inside the car. 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 the DVD mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to VCR mode automatically. 6 Front Panel INTRODUCTION 7 POWER Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. DVD/VCR SELECT (output select) Select one of your output sources to view on the TV screen between DVD and VCR. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. B PLAY (B) Starts playback of a disc or tape. Display window Shows the current status of the DVD+VCR. AV INPUT (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. VCR indicator Indicates the active VCR deck. DVD indicator Indicates the active DVD deck. Z OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. X PAUSE/STILL(X) Pause playback temporarily/press repeatedly for Frame-by-Frame playback. x STOP (x) Stops playback of the disc or tape. Z EJECT(Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. z REC (z) To record normally or to activate Instant Timer Recording. V CHANNEL (V/v) To scan up or down through memorized channels. FF(M) DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for a fast forward search. VCR: Advances the tape from STOP mode or for fast forward picture search. REW (m) DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track. Press and hold for a 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 SAFE on the remote control to enable LOCK function, SAFE and appear in the display window. To disable the LOCK function, press SAFE on the remote control until OFF appears in the display window. Display Window The DVD deck is selected. A disc is in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when no disc.) Indicates when the Progressive scan is active. Indicates repeat mode. Indicates when the DVD+VCR is locked. DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.(VCR part 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 23.) Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) DVD+VCR is Recording. (VCR part only) Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc). 8 Remote Control DVD/VCR select button Selects the output source (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen. Z OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (Z) - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. POWER Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. SELECT/ENTER ( ) - Acknowledges menu selection. - Displays functions on the TV screen. This button is not available. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. DISC MENU Shows DVD disc menu. DISPLAY, CLK/CNT Accesses On-Screen display. Switches among the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display. INPUT To select the VCR deck's source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2). b/B/v/V (left/right/up/down) - Selects an option in the menu - CH/TRK (v/V): Selects channel of VCR. Adjusts manually the tape's picture onscreen. > FORWARD (>) DVD; Search forward*/go to next chapter or track. VCR; Advances the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search. SETUP, MENU Accesses or removes DVD setup menu and VCR menu. H PLAY (H) Starts playback. TITLE Displays the disc's Title menu, if available. . BACKWARD (.) DVD; Search backward*/go to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track. VCR; Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search. * Press and hold button for about two seconds. X PAUSE/STEP (X) Pauses playback or recording. Presses repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. x STOP (x) Stops playback. z REC (z) Records normally or activates Instant Timer Recording. PROGRAM Shows or hides Program menu. CLEAR Clears a track number from the program menu or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu. 0-9 number buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. AUDIO Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD). SAFE Switch the Lock function on and off. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle if available. MARKER Marks any point during playback. RETURN (O) Removes the setup menu. SEARCH Displays MARKER SEARCH menu. ZOOM Enlarges DVD video image. REPEAT Repeat chapter, track, title, all. RANDOM, Ad JUMP - Plays tracks in random order. - Fast forwards picture search through 30 seconds of recording. A-B, SP/SLP - Repeats in sequence. - Selects recording speed ote This remote control uses the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex. PLAY). When using a VCR, first press the VCR button. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button. 9 INTRODUCTION 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 (AC 120V, 60 Hz). 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 ips 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. Without Cable Box 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. 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 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. Connecting an Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR 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. Cable TV Wall Jack Back Panel of Typical Cable Box ip If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to a 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. Antenna Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Flat Wire (300 ohm) Rear of DVD+VCR 300/75 ohm Adaptor (Not supplied) OR OR Rear of DVD+VCR 11 PREPARATION To view or record CATV channel 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/TRK (v/V) or number (0-9) of your DVD+VCR. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box. Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment to be connected. 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 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (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 CHANNEL (V/v) on the front panel for more than five seconds. It will turn itself on and "RF03" or "RF04" appears in the display window. S-Video connection the S-VIDEO OUT on the DVD+VCR 1 Connect cable (S).jack on thejack using the 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 (Color Stream®) / Progressive Scan (ColorStream® pro) connection 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. 3. Press CHANNEL (V/v) on the front panel or CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). 4. Turn off the DVD+VCR. 1 Audio/Video connection 1 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 Connect the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V). 2 otes Set the Progressive Scan to "On" on the setup menu for progressive scan signal, see page 18. When you use Component Video signal, set the Progressive Scan to "Off" on the setup menu. Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack). COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT Pr Pb Y R L L R R A1 V C A2 S 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 audio cables (A1, A2) supplied. A1 A2 X L R 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) COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT 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. (Refer to page 25 for "Dubbing and Editing".) need to activate 2 You will(See "AUDIO" on the DVD+VCR's digital output. page 19). ip on 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 in the on-screen display, press AUDIO. 13 PREPARATION Before Operation - VCR Part On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. PLAY SP EASY INFORMATION If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided along with normal TV signal 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 in the TV screen. When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press SELECT/ENTER then the station ID will appear on the TV screen. Press SELECT/ENTER again and the program details will appear on the TV screen. When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press SELECT/ENTER twice then 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 TVG "Home video" OCT 8 , FRI LENGTH 01:00 TIME REMAINING 00:26 RATING N/A CH 4 WABC STEREO PROGRAM DETAILS "Home video" HI-FI CH 4 STEREO TVG OCT 8 , FRI 2:15 PM TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed. FUNCTION DISPLAY Indicates the current function. HI-FI DISPLAY Indicates when this unit is playing back tape recorded with 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. (Month/Date/Day of the week format) 2:15 PM CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN DISPLAY Shows the current time, the tape counter and remaining time on the tape. Easy Information Screen (Station ID) Easy Information Screen (Program details) TVG DISPLAY Shows TVG function is active. Setting the On-Screen Display The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with On-Screen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the On-screen selections to be set. Each press of the SELECT/ENTER changes the TV screen in the following sequence. STOP SP TVG CH 4 STEREO Menu Selection Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2:15 PM 0:35:40 REM 1:58 OCT 8 , FRI 2:15 PM 1 Select the 2 then pressdesired menu with v/V button and SELECT/ENTER. ote MAIN MENU otes The function displays can be seen displayed on the TV screen for 5 seconds. The clock (or tape counter, tape remaining) mode will continue until you press SELECT/ENTER. The tape counter and the 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. CLOCK SET (page 16) PROGRAM (page 23) TUNING (page 15) SETUP (page 15) 3 Press MENU when finished. 14 Before Operation - VCR Part (Continued) Setting the VCR Setup Menu Channel Selection 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 select the V 2 Press SELECT/ENTER. SETUP menu, then press The SETUP menu will appear. AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING V 3 Use v/V to chooseBan option from the SETUP menu, then use b/B to choose a 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. 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 V /V to choose the 4 Press vthen press b/B toAUTO CHANNEL SET B option, set the channel. · The tuner will automatically cycle through all Press b/B repeatedly to switch among TUNER, LINE1 and LINE2. 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. · Change the setting of TUNING BAND to check the TV channels. v V) the remote control or 6 Use CH/TRKV(v/Vononthe front panel to cycle the CHANNEL (V/v) DVD+VCR through the channels in memory. available channels (TV/CATV) in the area and place them in the tuner's memory. · After the AUTO CHANNEL SET is complete, the TUNING menu will hide and return to the TV screen automatically. 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. 4 Press MENU when finished. 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 SELECT/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. 2 3 15 PREPARATION 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. v/V to select the TUNING V 2 Press SELECT/ENTER.appear. menu, then press The TUNING menu will Before Operation - VCR Part (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 or PM correctly.) The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2004, 12:00 AM. Manual Clock Set Example: JULY 5, 2004 ; 2:15 AM 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 choose V 2 Press SELECT/ENTERthe CLOCK menu.menu Press and the CLOCK will appear. 2004 The Auto Clock Feature enables the DVD+VCR to set up the clock when the DVD+VCR is turned off. 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. v/V to choose V 2 Press SELECT/ENTERthe CLOCK menu.menu Press and the CLOCK will appear. 2004 B 3 Press b/B to choose the month. V 4 Press /B to choose the DAY option. Use b B to choose the day. 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. E F 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. Press 7 item. to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS E F The day of the week will display automatically. Press / G to choose AUTO, ON or OFF. Press 4 item. Press to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS / G 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. 2004 to choose AUTO, ON or OFF. Press 5 Press 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. E F to choose the TIME ZONE item. / G to choose the correct time zone (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 the DVD+VCR and the auto clock 7 Turn offworks. setting Press MENU when finished. 16 Before Operation - DVD Part 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, press SELECT/ENTER to execute the setting. 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 Chapter Number Time search Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle language Angle Sound 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, SELECT/ENTER b / B, or Numbers, SELECT/ENTER Numbers, SELECT/ENTER b / B, or AUDIO b / B, or SUBTITLE b / B, or ANGLE b/B 1 / 12 -:--:-- 1 ENG D 3/2.1 CH 1 ENG ABC 1/1 Normal 17 PREPARATION Before Operation - DVD Part (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 1 4:3: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. 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 6 Press SELECT/ENTER to desired setting then press confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps. 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 pictures 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, the message appears. Use b/B button to select "Enter" and press SELECT/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 this DVD+VCR while the "PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE" message is displayed in the TV screen. Move Select Menu Language Select a language for the VCR and DVD's setup menu and information display. 18 Before Operation - DVD Part (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. AUDIO Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Sample Freq. DRC Vocal Bitstream Bitstream PCM 48 kHz On On Dynamic Range Control (DRC) The DVD format provides program soundtracks as accurately as possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect. 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. Move Select 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 Auto Play setting can be changed. OTHERS AutoPlay TVGuardian Off Select 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 Auto 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. You can set up the DVD+VCR so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted. If Auto Play mode is set to "On", the DVD player will find the title with the longest playback time and play it back automatically. On: Auto Play function is activated. Off: Auto Play function is not activated. ote The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs. 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. TVGuardian VCR DVD Details are on the 21 page. 19 PREPARATION Before Operation - DVD Part (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 1 2 3 4 Select "Password" on the Setup menu. While "Password" is selected, press B. While "New" is selected, press SELECT/ENTER. Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered buttons to create a personal 4-digit security password then press SELECT/ENTER. 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.