User manual SYLVANIA 6727FRE

COLOR TV/VCR/DVD TRIPLE RECORDER COMBO Owner's Manual 6727FRE SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES This unit comes with the following accessories. Please confirm that all the accessories are included. P Owner's Manual (1EMN20176) P Remote Control (NE237UD) P AA batteries x 2 NOTE If any of accessories are missing, please contact your dealer. Thank you for purchasing this product. Please make sure to read this manual before using the product and pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions enclosed within. When you have finished reading this manual, store it in a safe place for easy access in the future. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR SET-UP OR OPERATING AFTER READING OWNER'S MANUAL, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-605-8453 OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT http://www.funai-corp.com. Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections. Refer to "Connections" on pages 10-13. To record a program easily, refer to "Easy DVD recording" on pages 46-47 after connections are completed. (You CANNOT copy any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.) INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUDAS. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning - Unplug the TV/VCR/DVD from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5. 6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV/VCR/DVD manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this TV/VCR/DVD near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8. Accessories - Do not place this TV/VCR/DVD on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR/DVD may fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV/VCR/DVD. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a PORTABLE CART WARNING 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. S3126A AMEUBLES - Cet appareil ne doit être placé que sur un meuble (avec ou sans roulettes) SYMBOLE D'AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES COMPOSANTES recommandé par le fabricant. Si vous APPAREIL ET MEUBLE A ROULETTES l'installez sur un meuble à roulettes, déplacez les deux ensembles avec précaution. Un arrêt brusque, l'utilisation d'une force excessive et des surfaces irrégulières risquent de déstaS3126A biliser l'ensemble et de le renverser. 9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV/VCR/DVD and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV/VCR/DVD on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This TV/VCR/DVD should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This TV/VCR/DVD should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to . 10. Power Sources - This TV/VCR/DVD 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 TV/VCR/DVD intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. Grounding or Polarization - This TV/VCR/DVD is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 2 FIGURE A ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) S2898A 13. Outdoor Antenna grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/VCR/DVD, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A) 14. Lightning - For added protection for this TV/VCR/DVD receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV/VCR/DVD due to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light of power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this TV/VCR/DVD through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV/VCR/DVD. 18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this TV/VCR/DVD yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this TV/VCR/DVD from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the TV/VCR/DVD. c. If the TV/VCR/DVD has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the TV/VCR/DVD does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR/DVD to its normal operation. e. If the TV/VCR/DVD has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the TV/VCR/DVD exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service. 20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards. 21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV/VCR/DVD, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV/VCR/DVD is in proper operating condition. 22. Heat - This TV/VCR/DVD product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by 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. RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Este aparato digital de la Clase B cumple con la norma ICES-003 de Canadá. 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. LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM. 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. LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR/DVD, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: · Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. · Avoid dusty or humid places. · Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes. · Install unit in a horizontal position. · Avoid locations subject to strong vibration. · Do not place the TV/VCR/DVD near strong magnetic fields. · Avoid moving TV/VCR/DVD to locations where temperature differences are extreme. 4 MOISTURE CONDENSATION WARNING · Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry. REGARDING THIS MANUAL · Product and company names appearing within this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. · Although special care has been taken to ensure that all information contained within this manual is correct at time of writing, the information is subject to change without notice. · Make sure to read the manual carefully and follow all instructions contained within. We will not be held responsible for any damages caused by improper use or handling of this product. · Reproducing this manual by any means, in whole or in part, is prohibited. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of this unit. No other TV/VCR/DVD has the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase Dealer Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL The following is the description for the symbols used in this manual. DVD-V DVD-RW (Video) DVD-RW (VR) DVD-R CD : Refers to DVD video discs. : Refers to DVD-RW in Video mode. : Refers to DVD-RW in VR mode. : Refers to DVD-R discs. : Refers to Audio CDs. MP3 VCR : Refers to CD-R/RW discs with MP3 files. : Refers to VHS tapes. Use only cassettes marked . 5 PRECAUTIONS / SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE · Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. · If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to a Authorized Service Center for servicing. · Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR/DVD disc loading tray or the cassette compartment. · Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL . . . CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPONENT NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . .4 . .5 . .6 . .7 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Inserting Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Control Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Repeat/Random/Program Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Repeat Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Random Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Program Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting AUDIO / VIDEO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Switching Audio Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Switching Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Switching Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Reducing Block Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Virtual Surround Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Connection of Connection to Connection to Audio Setting Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Box or Satellite Box Audio System . . . . . . . . . .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .10 .11 .12 GUIDE TO DISPLAYS ON SCREEN MENU . . . .45 EASY DVD RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 About DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Video mode/VR (Video Recording) mode. . . . . 48 Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Copy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Format Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Reformatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Recording TV Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Checking the recording picture quality . . . . . . . 52 One-Touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Finalizing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Protecting Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Connecting to External Video Products . . . . . . . . .56 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Recording from External Video Products . . . . . 56 OSD DISPLAY SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 OSD LANGUAGE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 CHANNEL SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Auto Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Add/Delete Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Selecting TV Stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 CLOCK SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SELECTING TV DISPLAY MODE . . . . . . . . . . .21 GUIDE TO DISPLAY MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 OPERATING TV TV FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Watching TV Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Setting Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Adjusting Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Setting V-CHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Setting MPAA Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting V-CHIP Sub Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting V-CHIP Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selecting Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 DUBBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Suggestions for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . 60 EDITING DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 About Disc Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Editing in Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Editing in VR Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Editing Discs in Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Deleting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Naming Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Setting Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Editing DVD-RW Discs in VR Mode(Original) . . . . .64 Deleting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Deleting Parts of Titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Naming Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Setting Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Setting Pictures for Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Protecting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Releasing Title Protect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Editing DVD-RW Discs in VR Mode(Playlist) . . . . . .68 Deleting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Deleting Parts of Titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Naming Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Setting Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Setting Pictures for Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Adding Titles to Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Deleting Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 OPERATING VCR VCR FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 One-Touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Guide to Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Auto Rewind-Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OPERATING DVD RECORDER PLAYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 About DVD Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Guide to Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playback with Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Playback with Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Special Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fast Forward / Fast Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Slow Forward / Slow Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Step by Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Title/Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Track Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 PARENTAL LOCK LEVEL SETTING . . . . . . . . .72 CHANGING SETUP MENU SETUP MENU LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE . . . . LANGUAGE CODE . GLOSSARY . . . . . . . SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 .78 .78 .79 .80 ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 6 COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front 1 13 2 34 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 recording. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 01 Cassette compartment (VCR): Insert a tape here. 02 Disc tray (DVD): Place a disc on the tray when open. 03 S-VIDEO input jack (DVD only): Use to connect the S-Video output of external video components with an S-Video cable. 12 RECORD indicator (VCR): Blinks during VCR 13 DUBBING button (VCRDVD): Press to start VCR to DVD duplication. 14 VCR/DVD indicator: Shows the operating status. Indicator for VCR illuminates during VCR playing and one for DVD illuminates during DVD playing. 04 VIDEO input jack: Use to connect external video components with a standard video cable. 05 AUDIO (L/R) input jack: Use to connect external video/audio components with standard audio cables. 15 CHANNEL K/L buttons: Press to change the channel up or down. During DVD playback, press to change the DVD chapter. 06 Receiving window for remote control signal: Sensor that receives signal from the remote control unit. 16 C STOP button (DVD): Press to stop playback or recording. Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in DVD. 07 POWER button: Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timerstandby mode, then turn the unit on. 17 B PLAY button (DVD): Press to start or resume play. 18 I RECORD button (DVD): Press once to start recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. 08 VOLUME K/L buttons: Press to adjust the sound level. 19 RECORD indicator (DVD): Illuminates when you have programmed the DVD or VCR timer recording and blinks during DVD recording. 09 C STOP/A EJECT button (VCR): A EJECT button- Press to remove the tape from the unit. C STOP button- Press to stop tape movement. Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR. 20 DUBBING button (VCR VCR duplication. DVD): Press to start DVD to 21 A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD): Press to open or close the disc tray. 10 B PLAY button (VCR): Press to start playback. 11 I RECORD button (VCR): Press once to begin recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. 22 HEADPHONE jack: To connect headphone (not supplied) for personal listening. Rear AUDIO OUT COAXIAL 1 2 3 1 AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack (DVD sound only): Use to connect an AV receiver with a coaxial digital input jack. · Only DVD, CD and MP3 audio will be output from this jack. 2 AC Power Cord: Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit. 3 ANT. (Antenna input) jack: Use to connect an antenna, or cable system. 7 CONTENTS / COMPONENT NAMES COMPONENT NAMES Remote Control Unit 15 MUTE button: Press to eliminate the sound temporarily. 16 CHANNEL K/L buttons: Press to change the channel up and down. G / H buttons: During DVD playback, press to change the DVD chapter. Press to adjust the video tape playback tracking manually. 17 VOLUME X/Y buttons: Press to adjust the sound level. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 27 29 30 23 24 26 28 18 TIMER PROG. button: Press to display the timer program setting menu. 19 DISC MENU button (DVD): Press to display the Disc menu. Press to change "Original" and "Playlist". (VR mode only) 20 CLEAR button: · During DVD operation Press to clear the password once entered, to cancel the programming for CD, to clear the selecting marker number in the marker setup mode or to clear the program once entered in the timer recording setting mode, etc. · During VCR operation Press to reset the tape counter. 21 K/L/s/B buttons: Press to select items or settings. 01 POWER button: Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to place the unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timer standby mode, then turn the unit on. 22 REC MONITOR button (DVD): Press to check the video to be recorded before attempting. 02 DISPLAY button: Press to display or change the onscreen display. 23 RETURN button: Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen. 03 Number button: Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title/chapter/track. Also press to enter values for the settings in the SETUP menu. 04 05 06 07 08 PICTURE button: Press to adjust the picture. SETUP button: Press to display the setup menu. TOP MENU button (DVD): Press to display the top menu. ENTER button: Press to confirm or select menu items. REC SPEED button: Press to switch DVD REC MODE or VCR REC SPEED. recording. 24 PLAY B (DVD) button: Press to start or resume play. 25 STOP C (DVD) button: Press to stop playback or recording. 26 REW E button: · During DVD operation During playback, press to fast reverse. During pause, press to play slow reverse. · During VCR operation Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode. 09 DVD RECORD button: Press once to start a 10 VCR AUDIO button: During playback a HiFi video tape, press to change the audio out setting "HIFI" or "MONO." 27 F.FWD D button: · During DVD operation During playback, press to play fast forward. During pause, press to play slow forward. · During VCR operation Press to rapidly advance the tape or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. 11 TIME SEARCH button (VCR): Press to call up the time search menu. 12 VCR RECORD button: Press once to start a recording. 13 DUBBING button: Press VCR Press VCR DVD to start dubbing from video tape to DVD. DVD to start dubbing from DVD to video tape. 28 PAUSE F button: Press to pause or recording. 29 STOP C (VCR) button: Press to stop playback or recording. 30 PLAY B (VCR) button: Press to start playback. 14 SLEEP button: Press to activate the sleep timer. 8 Inserting Remote Control Batteries 1 Slide the cover of the remote control unit down until the battery compartment appears. 3 Slide and close the cover of the remote control unit. 2 Insert two AA size batteries, making sure that their polarities should match the symbols shown inside the battery casing. NOTE · Do not insert old and new batteries mixed together. · Do not insert different brands or types of batteries mixed together. · Always insert new batteries for replacement. Remote Control Range Operate the remote control within 30-degree angle on both sides of the infrared sensor on the main unit. You can operate the remote control from a distance of several feet away from the main unit. NOTE: Other devices that use infrared beams, sunlight, fluorescent lights may affect the range and effectiveness of the remote control. Make sure that this unit should be positioned where there is the minimum interference from other devices. Approximately 16.5 feet (5 m) Within 30 degrees Within 30 degrees Approximately 22.8 feet (7 m) Approximately 16.5 feet (5 m) 9 COMPONENT NAMES CONNECTIONS Connection of Main Unit Antenna Cable Signal or 1 Connect AUDIO OUT COAXIAL (Rear of main unit) 2 Plug in the AC power cord of this unit. Connection to Cable Box or Satellite Box (Cable box or Satellite box) IN OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Cable Signal (Rear of main unit) Select this connection when you want to view or record a scrambled channel. With this connection, channels cannot be changed on the TV/VCR/DVD unit. You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box. · While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed. To select channels of the cable box or satellite box 1) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button. Then, press the CHANNEL K/L buttons to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box). 2) At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view or record. Note for the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible. 10 Connection to Audio System · Before changing the connections or installing the unit, all devices should be turned off. · Refer to each owner's manual for further information on other devices. Receiver with Dolby Digital decoder Audio Coaxial Digital cable (available wherever consumer electronics are sold) AUDIO OUT COAXIAL (digital) AUDIO OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL NOTE: · When you play a DVD disc with connecting TV/VCR/DVD to a receiver with a Dolby Digital decoder, set "Dolby Digital" to "Stream" for the "Digital Out" setting in the SETUP menu. (Refer to pages 12-13.) · The audio source on a DVD disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. · If the receiver does not have a Dolby Digital decoder, set "Dolby Digital" to "PCM" for the "Digital Out" setting in the SETUP menu. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to pages 12-13.) · Set "Dolby Digital" to "PCM" for the "Digital Out" setting in the SETUP menu for connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck. (Refer to pages 12-13.) · By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel receiver with a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. NOTE: · Only DVD, CD and MP3 audio will be available at the AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack. 11 CONNECTIONS COAXIAL Digital audio input jack CONNECTIONS Digital Out Set the digital audio output. Choose the appropriate audio setting when connecting the unit to an external audio system (sold separately). NOTE: DVD & CD Audio Only · Only DVD and CD audio will be available to be amplified through the external audio system. Setup > Playback TV Mode Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio ON OFF DVD Audio Setting 4:3 Letter Box All English Original OFF NOTE: · Dynamic Range Control function is available only with discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format. Setup > Playback TV Mode DVD POWER Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio 4:3 Letter Box All English Original OFF PCM ON Dolby Digital OFF · Select a setting using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Proceed to step [A] or [B]. SETUP / ENTER STOP C (DVD) ntrol / / [A] Settings for PCM g (Default: Auto) Original OFF PCM Auto ON48kHz Dolby Digital 96kHz OFF STOP C (VCR) Press STOP C (DVD) or STOP C (VCR) button if you are playing a disc or tape. udio · Select a setting using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. Auto : Select "Auto" for normal playback. 1 2 3 Press POWER button to turn on the unit. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select "SETUP" using s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 48kHz : If your amplifier/receiver is NOT compatible with 96kHz PCM, select "48kHz". 96kHz sound will be output in 48kHz. 96kHz : If your amplifier/receiver is compatible with 96kHz PCM, select "96kHz". 96kHz sound will be output. NOTE: When playing disc with copyright protection · If you select "Auto", the sound will be down sampled at 48kHz. · If you select "96kHz", no digital sound will be output. Select "Auto", so that outputting 48kHz digital sound. 4 Select "Playback" using K/L/s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. 5 Select a desired item using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. 12 [B] Settings for Dolby g Digital (Default : Stream) Original OFF ntrol udio PCM ON Dolby Digital PCM Stream OFF Fast Forward with Audio (Default : OFF) Set to "ON" to hear the sound during playback in fast forward of x2. Setup > Playback TV Mode Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out DVD 4:3 Letter Box All English Original OFF ON OFF Your setting will be activated. PCM : Convert the Dolby Digital into PCM 2 channel (stereo). When your amplifier/receiver is NOT compatible with Dolby Digital, set to "PCM". Setup > Playback TV Mode Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio ON ON OFF OFF DVD 4:3 Letter Box All English Original OFF · Select a setting using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. Stream : Outputs a Dolby Digital signal. When your amplifier has a Dolby Digital decoder, set to "Stream". NOTE: When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded in VR mode · If the audio source on a disc is Dolby Digital format, set "Dolby Digital" to "PCM" so that you can switch to main (L), sub audio (R), or a mix of both (L/R) with your amplifier/decoder. 6 Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu. Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) Set to "ON" to compress the range between soft and loud sounds. Setup > Playback TV Mode Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio ON OFF DVD 4:3 Letter Box All English Original OFF Setup > Playback TV Mode Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio ON OFF DVD 4:3 Letter Box All English Original OFF ON OFF · Select a setting using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. 13 CONNECTIONS · Select a setting using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio OSD DISPLAY SETTING POWER OSD Background Color (Default : 1 Green) Set the OSD screen color. You can choose one from 1(Green), 2(Blue), and 3(Red). SETUP / ENTER STOP C (DVD) STOP C (VCR) Setup > Display VCR DVD Setup > Display OSD Background Color OSD Language Screen Saver Caption V-CHIP Setup VCR DVD OSD Background Transparency 35% / / 1 English 10 minutes OFF Press STOP C (DVD) or STOP C (VCR) button if you are playing a disc or tape. OSD Background Transparency 35% OSD Background Color OSD Language Screen Saver Caption V-CHIP Setup 1 1 2 English 3 10 minutes OFF · Select a setting using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. 1 2 Press POWER button to turn on the unit. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes) Set the time before the screen saver appears on the screen. Setup > Display OSD Background Color VCR DVD 3 Select "SETUP" using s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. OSD Background Transparency 35% OSD Language Screen Saver Caption V-CHIP Setup 1 English 10 minutes OFF 4 Select "Display" using K/L/s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. 5 Select a desired item using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Setup > Display OSD Background Color OSD Language Screen Saver Caption V-CHIP Setup VCR DVD OSD Background Transparency 35% OSD Background Transparency (Default : 35%) Set the background transparency of OSD screen. You can choose between 0% through 100%. Setup > Display OSD Background Color OSD Language Screen Saver Caption V-CHIP Setup VCR DVD 1 OFF 5English minutes 1010 minutes minutes 15OFF minutes 30 minutes · Select a setting using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. OSD Background Transparency 35% 1 English 10 minutes OFF 6 Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu. Setup > Display VCR DVD 100% OSD Background Transparency 35% 85% OSD Background Color 1 70% OSD Language English 50% Screen Saver 10 minutes 35% Caption OFF 25% 10% V-CHIP Setup 0% · Select a setting using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. 14 OSD LANGUAGE SETTING You can select the language for on-screen display (OSD). POWER SETUP / ENTER / / 1 2 Press POWER button to turn on the unit. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. 3 Select "SETUP" using s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 4 Select "Display" using K/L/s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. 5 Select "OSD Language" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. NOTE: · Default OSD language setting is English. 6 Select your desired language among "English", "Français" and "Español" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Your language setting will be activated. Setup > Display OSD Background Color OSD Language Screen Saver Caption V-CHIP Setup VCR DVD OSD Background Transparency 35% 1 English English Français 10 minutes Español OFF 7 Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu. 15 OSD DISPLAY SETTING / OSD LANGUAGE SETTING CHANNEL SETTING It is recommended that you should preset channels in your area using "Auto Preset" in the Channel Preset of the SETUP menu. 5 Press SETUP button to exit. You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using the CHANNEL K/L buttons. NOTE: · If CHANNEL K/L buttons does not allow you to select channels after presetting, try Auto Preset again. Auto Preset To select a channel : Number SETUP / ENTER / / CHANNEL K / L You can select a channel by directly entering channel using the Number buttons on the remote control. Notes for using the Number buttons: · When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number. (For example: 117, press 1,1,7) · You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on). · You can select the line input mode ("AUX"). To select "AUX" by pressing [0], [0]. Details are on page 56. RETURN 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. 2 Select "SETUP" using s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 3 Select "Channel" using K/L/s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. Channel Preset menu will appear. 4 Select "Auto Preset" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. The unit will begin scanning channels available in your area. To cancel the Auto Preset during scanning: Press RETURN button or SETUP button to cancel. CH 18 Auto Presetting Now NOTES: · If the Auto Preset is cancelled before completing the preset, some channels that have not been preset may not be available. · The selection will depend on how you receive the TV channels. · Be sure to have some type of reception, cable or antenna connected to the TV before presetting channels. 16 Add/Delete Function The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. You can also add channels into memory. The next channel number will appear so that you can continue adding or deleting channels. 7 Press SETUP button to exit. Selecting TV Stereo or SAP SETUP / ENTER SETUP / / / / / You can select stereo or SAP (Secondary Audio Program). "Stereo" has been selected as the default. 1 2 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select "SETUP" using s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. ENTER 1 2 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select "SETUP" using s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 3 Select "Channel" using K/L/s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. Channel Preset menu will appear. 4 Select "Manual Preset" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Manual Preset menu will appear. Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset 3 Select "Channel" using K/L/s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. Channel Preset menu will appear. CH2 Add Delete 4 Select "TV Audio Select" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Setup > Channel Preset VCR DVD 5 To select the channel to add or delete; Press s button to move to a lower channel number. Press B button to move to a higher channel number. Setup > Channel Preset > Manual Preset Auto Preset Manual Preset TV Audio Select Stereo Stereo SAP 5 CH18 Add Delete Select "Stereo" or "SAP" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Stereo: Outputs main-audio. SAP: (Secondary Audio Program) Outputs second audio channel. Refer to the item in "Glossary" on page 79 for more information. 6 Select "Add" or "Delete" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. The channel number will be added or deleted from the channel memory. 6 Press SETUP button to exit. To view TV channels, press CHANNEL K/L buttons. 17 CHANNEL SETTING CLOCK SETTING Set the clock before you try timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock Setting on page 19. Important You must know the local PBS station in your area. 5 Select "Manual" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Enter your PBS channel number using Number buttons or K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Setup > Clock Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time VCR DVD Auto Clock Setting NOTE: · Make sure that the antenna or cable are connected to the unit. · If the TV/VCR/DVD is connected directly to a cable converter box or satellite box, the local PBS station must be selected on the cable box itself, and the TV/VCR/DVD must be set to the output channel of the cable converter box or satellite box (usually channel 3 or 4), to be able to set up or correct the clock automatically. Set Channel No. OFF Auto CH1 Manual Off 6 7 Press SETUP button to exit. Press POWER button to turn off the unit. This unit will search for the time when the power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give this unit time to set the clock. NOTE: · The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna/cable signal to this unit and plug in the power cord. After setting, turn the power on to check the current time appeared on the TV screen is correct. · If the current time is not displayed or the displayed clock is not correct, set the clock manually. POWER Number SETUP / ENTER / / 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. 2 Select "SETUP" using s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 3 Select "Clock" using K/L/s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. Clock menu will appear. 4 Select "Auto Clock Setting" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Setup > Clock Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time OFF Off Manual Off VCR DVD 18 Manual Clock Setting Setup > Clock Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time VCR DVD OFF ON JAN / 12 / 2004 (MON) 09 : 24 AM SETUP / ENTER / / NOTE: · Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 3 seconds when you set the clock manually. 7 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Press K/L buttons to select AM or PM, then press ENTER button. Clock menu will appear. The settings will be activated. Setup > Clock Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time OFF ON VCR DVD 2 Select "SETUP" using s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 3 Select "Clock" using K/L/s /B buttons, then press ENTER button. Clock menu will appear. 8 Press SETUP button to exit. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from zero. 4 Select "Clock Setting" using K/L buttons, then press ENTER button. A clock setting window will appear. Setup > Clock Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time ---/--/----(---) --:-OFF ON VCR DVD