User manual SYLVANIA DVC865F

Owner's Manual Please read before using this unit. DVD/CD Player with Video Cassette Recorder DVC865F INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. · Remote control (NB177UD) with two AA batteries · RF cable (WPZ0901TM002) TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429 or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com Owner's Manual Precautions Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moisture Condensation Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s About the Video Cassettes and Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playable Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unplayable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 s Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OTR(One Touch Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hints for OTR and Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying a Video Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s MTS System (Multi-Channel Television Sound) . . . . . . . . . . . When You Receive or Record a Program Broadcast in MTS . . . When You Play Back a Tape Recorded in Hi-Fi Stereo . . . . . . . 12 12 12 13 14 14 14 14 DVD Functions s s s s s s s s Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MP3 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Search Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Track Search / Title/Chapter Search / Time Search . . . . . . . . . 17 Marker Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Repeat Playback / Repeat A-B Playback / Random Playback / Programmed Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Special Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Subtitle Language / Audio Language / Camera Angle / Black Level Setting / Stereo Sound Mode / Virtual Surround . . . . . . . 19 DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 LANGUAGE Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 DISPLAY Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 AUDIO Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 PARENTAL Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 OTHERS Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Reset to the Default Setting (Except for PARENTAL Setting) . . . 23 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24 24 24 Setup s Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 RF Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front & Rear Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 s Preparation for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turn On the Unit for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 To Add/Delete Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 s Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 VCR/DVD Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installing the Batteries for the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Information s s s s VCR Functions s Playback . . . . . . . s Other Operations Index Search . . . . Time Search. . . . . Auto Repeat . . . . . .................................. .................................. .................................. .................................. .................................. 11 11 11 11 12 Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Quick Use Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Basic TV Connection Cable TV Antenna signal Cable TV Antenna (Back of DVD/VCR) signal or (Back of TV) or (Back of TV) Disconnect Connect 2 ANT-IN AC outlets Plug in 4 ANT-OUT Connect RF cable (supplied) 3 From DVD/VCR From TV 5 Please refer to "Connections" on page 6. Español Information DVD Functions VCR Functions Table of Contents Setup If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's manual, please call · Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or WPZ0102LTE01) · Owner's Manual (1VMN20415) Precautions Supplied Accessory Precautions 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 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 appliance. Precautions 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: CAUTION: LOCATION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM. 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 manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING 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. Make your contribution to the environment!!! · Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin. · You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. Contact your council for details. For Customer Use: Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________ ­2­ EN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning - Unplug this video product 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 video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture- Do not use this video product 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 video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video 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. 10. Power Sources - This video product 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 products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. Grounding or Polarization - This video product 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. 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, 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 regard 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) FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ANTENNA LEAD WIRE NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 14. Lightning - For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any 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 video product. 18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product 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 video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition. 22. Heat - This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. ­3­ EN Precautions Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: · Do not stand the unit up vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. · 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 on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. · Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the output before carrying the unit. Maintenance SERVICING · Please refer to relevant topics on the "Troubleshooting Guide" on page 23 before returning the product. · If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center. CLEANING THE CABINET · Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive. CLEANING DISCS · When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. · Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analog records. CLEANING THE DISC LENS · If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to "Troubleshooting Guide" in this Owner's Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit. DISC HANDLING · When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to touch the surface of the disc. · Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used. AUTO HEAD CLEANING · Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture. · Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your unit may need to be cleaned. 1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner. 2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center. Precautions 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 AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. · If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing. · Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cassette holder. 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. About Copyright Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the `standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center. Hint · Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use. · Clean video heads only when problems occur. Symbols Used in This Manual The following symbols appear in some headings in this manual. VCR DVD-V CD MP3 Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. : Description refers to playback of video cassette tapes. : Description refers to playback discs. : Description refers to playback CDs. : Description refers to playback or recording of DVD-Video of Audio of MP3 files. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. EN ­4­ About the Video Cassettes and Discs Playable Video Cassettes Use only cassettes marked with this unit. Playable Discs Playable discs Mark (logo) Region code Recorded signals Disc size Disc types DVD-Video * 1, 2, 4, 6 or DVD-RW DVD-R * 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 - Digital video (MPEG2) 12 cm or 8cm Example Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 DVD+RW DVD+R * 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 Audio CD * 4, 6 - Digital audio 12 cm or 8cm Audio CD Example Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 CD-RW CD-R * 4, 5, 6 9, 10 - Digital audio or MP3 MP3 Example Track 1 Group 1 Track 3 Track 4 Group 2 Track 5 Track 6 Track 2 is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes. *1: This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. Discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL cannot be played back. *2: Certain DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc's producers. *3: Discs recorded in the VR (Video Recording) format cannot be played back. *4: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back. *5: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or special properties of discs. *6: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play them back. Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised. *7: You may play back the unfinalized DVD-R/RW disc recorded in the video format on our brand's DVD recorder. However, depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally (the picture or sound may not be smooth, etc.). In this case, you need to finalize the disc with the DVD recorder. Refer to the manual accompanying the DVD recorder. *8: Only the discs recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back. Unfinalized discs cannot be played back. Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally (the picture or sound may not be smooth, etc.). *9: If there is too much recording space left on a disc (the used portion is less than 55 mm across), it may not play back properly. *10: Do not glue paper or put stickers on to the disc. These may damage the disc, and the unit may not read it correctly. Unplayable Discs ¡NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result! DVD-RAM / CD-I / Photo CD / Video CD / DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL / DTS-CD / DVD-ROM for personal computers / CD-ROM for personal computers ¡On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard. Super Audio CD NOTE: Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered. The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered. ¡Any other discs without compatibility indications. ­5­ EN Setup - Setup Connections Please refer to "Basic TV Connection" on the front page before you use this unit. RF Output Channel If channel 3 is already occupied for broadcasting, 1) Set your TV to channel 4. 2) Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit. 3) Hit [OUTPUT] on the unit so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit. · If "VCR" light does not appear on the display of this unit, hit [VCR/TV] on the remote control. 4) Hit [PLAY B] once. 5) After a few seconds, hit [PLAY B] on the Hint unit for 3 seconds. · The RF output channel may not · The RF output channel will change to channel 4 from channel 3 and you will see a playback picture. change when you adjust tracking during playback. In this In this case, "ch04" will appears on the front panel. case, stop the playback, and · When a picture does not appear on the TV start the playback again. After that, hit [PLAY B] on the unit screen, repeat step 4). for 3 seconds again. 6) Hit [STOP C] to stop playback. Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box To select channels of the cable box or satellite box 1) Turn on the unit by hitting [POWER], then hit Satellite or IN OUT [VCR/TV].The "POWER" and "VCR" lights on the front RF cable CABLE TV K L panel will appear, then press [SKIP/CH. G/K H/L] to (supplied) signal select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output (Back of TV) channel of the cable box or satellite box). Select this connection when you want to view or record a · If you use the channel 4, you need to change the unit's scrambled channel. With this connection, channels cannot be RF output to channel 4. Refer to "RF Output Channel". changed on the unit. You can view or record ONLY the chan- 2) At the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you nels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box. have selected at step 1). · While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be 3) On the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you viewed. want to view or record. Connection A (Cable box or (Back of DVD/VCR) Satellite box) ANT-IN ANT-OUT E Setup Connection to an Audio System Method 1 Stereo system L R Analog audio input jacks Digital audio input jack Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck or DAT deck Method 2 COAXIAL AUDIO Audio cable (supplied) Audio Coaxial Digital cable (commercially available) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT VCR (Analog) AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL or DVD AUDIO OUT L R (DVD mode only) SETUP > AUDIO menu > DOLBY DIGITAL Connecting to Stereo System. PCM * To complete these settings, refer to pages 20-21. Setting Connection SETUP > AUDIO menu > Setting Connection DOLBY DIGITAL Connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder BITSTREAM for Dolby Digital audio output. Connecting to the other equipment (an MD deck PCM or DAT deck etc.) without Dolby Digital decoder. * To complete these settings, refer to pages 20-21. Hint · The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. · By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters. · Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. ­6­ EN Connection to a TV Method 1 Basic Audio Method 2 Better picture S-VIDEO IN Method 3 Best picture COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y Y TV Good picture VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R PB CB or PR CR Audio cable (supplied) Video cable (supplied) VCR S-Video cable (commercially available) Component Video cables (commercially available) DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L VCR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANT-IN L L Y L COAXIAL CB/ PB R CR/ PR R VIDEO OUT R VIDEO IN R ANT-OUT DVD/VCR VCR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL COAXIAL CB/ PB CR/ PR L (Analog) AUDIO OUT CB/ PB R CR/ PR VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Hint · Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the Audio/Video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system. · When progressive scanning mode is selected, no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack. · The COAXIAL, DVD AUDIO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode. If your TV is compatible with 525p (480p) progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture; You must select the connection Method 3 above and progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, press and hold [PLAY B] on the front panel for more than 5 seconds, so that "P.SCAN" will appear on the display of this unit. (The progressive scanning is not available in the VCR mode.) [DVD/VCR] VCR DVD STOP PLAY If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning; Use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no "P.SCAN" is on the display of this unit. If not, press and hold [PLAY B] on this unit for more than 5 seconds, so that "P.SCAN" on the display of this unit will disappear. more than 5 seconds [Interlace mode] [Progressive scanning mode] After you have completed connections · Hit the input selector button (usually TV/VIDEO, INPUT or AUX) on your TV to switch an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0) for viewing the picture from this unit. If the picture does not appear, also refer to the manual accompanying your TV. Input modes for common TV brands · Listed below are inputs for common brand name TV's. Admiral: AUX Curtis Mathis: LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 GE: INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 Hitachi: INPUT, AUX A/V CHANNEL, INPUT1, SVIDEO, INPUT2 JVC: Kenwood: AUX LXI-Series: 00 Magnavox: AUX CHANNEL Panasonic: RCA: Samsung: Sanyo: Sharp: Sony: Toshiba: Zenith: TV/VIDEO INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 TV/VIDEO VIDEO, IN MENU 00 VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 TV/GAME 00 Front & Rear Terminals DVD AUDIO OUT (analog) jacks Connect the supplied audio cables here through the Audio In jacks of a television or other audio equipment. (DVD only) DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks Connect the supplied audio cable here through the audio In jacks of a television or other audio equipment. DVD DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT DVD/VCR S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN jacks Connect audio cable coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR or an audio source here. ANT-IN DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN ANT-IN jack Connect your antenna or cable box here. POWER REW F.FWD STOP/EJE / VIDEO L -- AUDIO -- R VCR S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack Connect an optional coaxial digital audio cable here through the coaxial digital audio in jack of a decoder or audio receiver. (DVD only) S-VIDEO OUT jack Connect an optional S-Video cable here through the S-video in jack of a television. (DVD only) AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD Y L COAXIAL L LY CB/ PB ANT-IN L L L R VIDEO OUT R VIDEO IN COAXIAL R ANT-OUT CB/ PB R CR/ PR R VIDEO OUT RCR/ PR VIDEO IN ANT-OUT [Rear Panel] VIDEO IN jack Connect a cable coming from the video out jack of a camcorder, another VCR or an audio-visual source (laser disc player, video disc player, etc.) here. [Front Panel] ANT-OUT jack Connect the supplied RF cable to the antenna input jack on your TV. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Connect the supplied video cable here through the TV's Connect optional component video cables here through the video in jack. component video in jacks of a television. (DVD only) ­7­ EN Setup Y Preparation for Use Turn On the Unit for the First Time VCR To Add/Delete Channels Hint · If you accidentally select Spanish or French and need English: Hit [MENU] and choose SELEC. IDIOMA or SELECTION B LANGUE. Hit [B] and select ENGLISH. Finally, hit [CLEAR/C.RESET]. 1 MENU -MENUTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] B CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP VCR 1 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3. · If channel 3 is already occupied for broadcasting, see"RF Output Channel" section. or Clock Setup VCR · If the clock is not set, the "CLOCK SET" screen appears when you hit [MENU]. In this case, hit [MENU] again. VCR 1 MENU -MENUTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP B CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP 2 POWER Remote Control TV Screen LANGUAGE SELECT B ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL or [ON] 2 or CHANNEL SET UP AUTO SET UP B MANUAL SET UP or · If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears when you hit [MENU] In this case, go to step 2). Setup 3 No Hint 2 CH 01 CLOCK SET MONTH DAY 10 / ­­ or HOUR MINUTE ­­ : ­­ YEAR ­­­­ AM/PM ­­ 3 or MANUAL SET UP CHANNEL 30 ADD (CATV) AUTO SET UP Select the current month. Select the channel to be added or deleted. Do you connect the cable from the cable box or the satellite box to the unit's ANT-IN jack? YES 3 4 MANUAL SET UP CHANNEL 30 (CATV) or CLOCK SET MONTH DAY 10 / 03 HOUR MINUTE ­­ : ­­ YEAR ­­­­ AM/PM ­­ Yes Hit [MENU] to exit. · Refer to "Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box" section on page 6. NO or DELETE Please wait for a few minutes. After scanning... Select the current day. Select "ADD" or "DELETE". · The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. · You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using K L [SKIP/CH. G/K H/L] L (or [CHANNEL K/L]). · If "AUTO SET UP" appears on the TV screen again, check the cable connections. B Then, hit [B] once again. 5 To exit the menu 4 CLEAR/ C. RESET CLOCK SET MONTH DAY 10 / 03 or HOUR MINUTE ­­ : ­­ YEAR 2005 AM/PM ­­ · Repeat these steps only if either there was a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds. To Preset the Channel Again 1) Hit [MENU] until the main menu appears. 2) Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing KL B [K/L], then hit [B]. KL 3) Select "AUTO SET UP" by pressing [K/L], B then hit [B] After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. Select the current year. To Select a Channel You can select a channel by using the Number buttons or K L [SKIP/CH. G/K H/L] 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, hit [1], [1], [7]) · You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (for example: 02, 03, 04 and so on). 5 or CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 1 0 / 0 3 MON 2 0 0 5 HOUR MINUTE 05 : ­­ AM/PM ­­ To Change the On-Screen Language 1) Hit [MENU] until the main menu appears. 2) Select "LANGUAGE SELECT" by pressing KL B [K/L], then hit [B]. 3) Select "ENGLISH" , "FRANÇAIS" or KL "ESPAÑOL" by pressing [K/L] then hit [CLEAR/C.RESET]. Select the current hour. ­8­ EN 6 or CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 1 0 / 0 3 MON 2 0 0 5 HOUR MINUTE 05 : 40 AM/PM ­­ 7 or CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 1 0 / 0 3 MON 2 0 0 5 HOUR MINUTE 05 : 40 AM/PM P M AM B PM 8 To exit the CLOCK SET screen Select the current minute. Select "AM" or "PM". Hint s · To go back one step, hit [s] (during the steps 2) to 7) ). · Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds. Function Overview Front Panel Indicator Lights up during a recording. Flashes when a recording is paused. Lights up when the inserted disc is being played back. Flashes when an unacceptable disc is installed. Lights up when the Timer Recording or an OTR recording has been set. VCR/DVD Switching Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD player, you must select first which component you wish to operate with [OUTPUT]. OPEN/CLOSE /EJECT POWER SPEED AUDIO 1 2 5 8 0 3 SKIP/CH. VCR MODE Hit [VCR] on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.) VCR button 4 7 6 VCR/TV 9 SLOW +10 DVD PAUSE DISPLAY VCR DVD MODE Hit [DVD] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD OUTPUT light is lit.) VCR OUTPUT DVD DVD button PLAY STOP REC/OTR Hint · Hitting only [OUTPUT] on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control. You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control. DVD OUTPUT light OUTPUT button VCR OUTPUT light MENU SETUP MODE SUBTITLE T-SET ENTER TOP MENU ZOOM SEARCH MODE RETURN CLEAR/ C. RESET ANGLE REPEAT A-B ­9­ EN Setup Lights up when the progressive scan system is activated. Remote Control DVD mode POWER SPEED OPEN/CLOSE /EJECT AUDIO VCR mode Button Disc/Tape 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 +10 (Alphabetical order) 1 4 DVD-V CD MP3 VCR · To select channel. · The +10 button has no effect in VCR mode. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 SKIP/CH. 7 · To select chapter or title directly. · To select track directly. · To search forward/backward through a disc. · To search forward/backward · To begin slow forward/reverse through a disc. playback during the pause mode. 6 VCR/TV 9 SLOW +10 DVD PAUSE