User manual SYLVANIA SRD2900

OWNER'S MANUAL DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SRD2900 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating after reading owner's manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1- 800 - 968-3429 Please read before using this equipment. 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. 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. 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. 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. ­2­ EN 1L25 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 1L25 A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of all 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 the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. This serial number is unique to your machine. 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. Serial numbers are not kept on file. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. ABOUT COPYRIGHT Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by 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. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote control Two AA batteries A/V cables RF cable (NA206CD) (approx. 3 feet (100 cm) long) (WPZ0102TM015) WPZ0901TM002 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL The following symbols below appear in some headings and notes in this manual, with the following meanings VCR : refers to playback of video cassette tapes. DVD : refers to playback of DVD video discs. CD : refers to playback of audio CDs. MP3 : refers to playback of MP3 discs. ­4­ EN 1L25 TABLE OF CONTENTS I LASER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 I IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ABOUT COPYRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 I FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 I ABOUT THE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 PLAYABLE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DISC TYPES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 I OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 I VIDEO/DVD SWITCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 I HOOKUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CONNECTING TO A TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CONNECTING TO A TV THAT HAS AN S-VIDEO INPUT JACK OR COMPONENT VIDEO IN JACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER EQUIPPED WITH DIGITAL INPUT JACKS SUCH AS MD DECK OR DAT DECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER OR DTS DECODER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CONNECTING TO AN ANALOG AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 I SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TO CHANGE THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . 18 CLOCK SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 I PLAYBACK FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 NORMAL PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 SEARCH FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 I RECORDING FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM . . . 20 VIEWING AND RECORDING DIEFERENT PROGRAM . . 20 OTR (One Touch Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 TIMER RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 I SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 COPYING A VIDEO TAPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . 22 AUTO REWIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 I PLAYING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 PLAYING A DVD VIDEO OR AN AUDIO CD . . . . . . . . . . 23 USING THE DVD MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 USING THE TITLE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 PAUSING PLAYBACK OR DISPLAYING A STILL PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE POINT WHERE PLAYBACK STOPPED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 STEPPING THROUGH FRAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 FAST FORWARD/REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SLOW MOTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 STARTING FROM A DESIRED TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 PLAYING FROM A DESIRED TITLE OR A CHAPTER . . . 25 STARTING FROM A DESIRED TIME COUNT. . . . . . . . . . 26 MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 RANDOM (Audio CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 A-B REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PROGRAM (Audio CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ZOOM PLAYBACK (enlargement on-screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PLAYING AN MP3 DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DURING MP3 DISC PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 PLAYING A DESIRED TRACK FROM AN MP3 DISC . . . 30 PLAYING AN MP3 DISC RANDOMLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PLAYING AN MP3 DISC IN A PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 CHANGING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE OR SOUND MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CHANGING THE CAMERA ANGLE (Multi-Angle Pictures) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 BLACK LEVEL SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 TruSurround SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 CHANGING THE SETUP ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 LANGUAGE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 DISPLAY SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 AUDIO SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 PARENTAL LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 LANGUAGE CODE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 DISC HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 I I I I I I INDICE I CONTROLES DEL FUNCIONAMIENETO Y SUS FUNCIONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 I CAMBIO DE VCR/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 I CONEXIONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DVD/VCR A CONEXIÓN DE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 AJUSTANDO EL CONMUTADOR CH3/CH4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 CONECTANDO A UN TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 CONECTADO A UN TV QUE TIENE TOMA DE ENTRADA DE S-VÍDEO o TOMAS DE ENTRADA DE VÍDEO COMPONENTE . . . 46 CONECTANDO A UN AMPLIFICADOR EQUIPADO CON TOMAS DE ENTRADA DIGITAL, TALES COMO PLATINA MD O PLATINA DAT . 46 CONECTANDO A UN DESCODIFICADOR DIGITAL DOLBY O DESCODIFICADOR DTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 CONECTANDO A UN AUDIO ANALÓGICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 I PREPARACIÓN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 PREPARACIÓN DE CANAL AUTOMÁTICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 PREPARACIÓN DE RELOJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 I REPRODUCCIÓN DE UN DISCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 REPRODUCIENDO UN DVD, VIDEO O UN CD AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ­5­ EN 1L25 FEATURES DVD Mode ¡Dolby Digital sound ¡On-screen display This player can handle Dolby Digital surround sound with 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder. ¡Still/fast/slow/step playback Information about the current operation can be displayed on the TV screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active functions (such as program playback), on the TV screen using the remote control. ¡DTS (Digital Theater System) Various playback modes are available including still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames. ¡Random playback for audio CD and MP3 This player can shuffle the order of tracks to play them in random order. ¡Program playback for audio CD and MP3 You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround system developed by the Digital Theater System Co. which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible. ¡Search You can program the order of tracks to play them in any desired order. ¡DVD menus in a desired language You can display DVD menus in the desired language, if available on the DVD. ¡Screen saver/Auto power-off functions Chapter search: Search for a chapter designated by user is possible. Title search: Search for a title designated by user is possible. Track search: Search for a track designated by user is possible. Time search: Search for a time designated by user is possible. ¡Repeat The screen saver program starts when there is no input from the player for five minutes in the stop mode. When the screen saver program has been activated for 30 minutes, the player is automatically turned off. ¡Subtitles in a desired language Chapter: You can select the desired language for the subtitle display, if that language is available on the disc. ¡Selecting a camera angle You can select the desired camera angle, if the disc contains sequences recorded from different angles. ¡Choices for audio language and sound mode You can select the desired audio language and sound mode, if different languages and modes are available on the disc. ¡Parental lock Repeated playback of the chapter of the disc being played is possible. Title: Repeated playback of the title of the disc being played is possible. Track: Repeated playback of the track of the disc being played is possible. Disc (audio CD): Repeated playback of the entire disc being (MP3) played is possible. A-B: Playback of the section between A and B (designated by user) is possible. Album: Repeated playback of the album of the MP3 disc being played is possible. ¡Zoom A ×2 and ×4 magnified screen can be displayed. ¡Marker You can set the control level to limit playback of discs which may not be suitable for children. ¡Automatic detection of discs A part designated by user can be called back. ¡Resume Play This player automatically detects if the loaded disc is DVD, audio CD or MP3 on disc. ¡Playing an MP3 disc User can resume playback from the part at which the play was stopped even if the power is turned off. ¡SRS TruSurround You can play MP3 files which are recorded on CD-R/RW. ¡Direct Search You can search for the desired title, chapter, and track with the Number buttons during playback or in stop mode. You can enjoy a stereophonic virtual space on your existing stereo system. ¡Component Video Out Jacks Jacks located on the back of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS are used to send high-quality video to a TV via Component Video In Jacks. ¡Dimmer This unit employs TruSurround system of SRS Labs, Inc. as virtual technology. TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Brightness of the display can be varied. ¡Bit rate indication ¡DRC (Dynamic range control) You can control the range of sound volume. ­6­ EN 1L25 VCR Mode Hardware specifications ¡Auto Head Cleaner ¡4 Head HiFi Stereo ¡Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in Playback ¡S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) (Allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS format.) ¡Auto Repeat ¡2 Step Picture Search Operation ¡Index Search ¡Time Search English, French, or Spanish ¡181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesiz- er tuner with direct station call (A cable converter box may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels.) Recording ¡1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Automatic functions ¡Auto power on system Recording) ¡OTR (One Touch Recording) Automatically turns the VCR on when you insert the cassette. ¡Digital Auto Tracking (DTR) PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION LOCATION For safety and optimum performance of your DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS: · Install the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. Do not place the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS 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 DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. 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 your DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an Authorized Service Center for servicing. · Do not put your fingers or objects into the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS 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 the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry. ­7­ EN 1L25 ABOUT THE DISCS PLAYABLE DISCS The following discs can be played back on this DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. Disc Type Logo Contents Disc Size Maximum Playback Time Approx. 4 h (single-sided) Approx. 8 h (double-sided) Approx. 80 min (single-sided) Approx. 160 min (double-sided) 74 min 20 min DISC TYPES [DVD] Data on a DVD is divided into sections called "titles", and then into subsections called "chapters", each of which is given a title or chapter number. Playback conditions are preset on some DVD video discs, and these playback conditions take priority over user operations on this player. If a function you selected does not run as desired, refer to the manual accompanying the disc. 12 cm DVD Video Sound and Pictures 8 cm Example Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Audio CD 12 cm Sound 8 cm (singles) This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM. ¡Some discs include region codes as shown below. [AUDIO CD] Data on an audio CD is divided into sections called "tracks", each of which is given a track number. ¡The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and a disc encoded in a specific region format can only be played back on DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS with the same region code. The following discs cannot be played back on this DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. ¡DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL. ¡DVD-ROM ¡DVD-RAM (Never attempt to play back, Example Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 otherwise a malfunction may result.) ¡CD-ROM ¡VSD ¡CDV (Only plays back the audio part.) ¡CD-G (Only plays back the sound.) ¡CD-R/CD-RW [MP3] Data on an MP3 is divided into sections called "albums", and then into subsections called "tracks", each of which is given an album or track number. Example Album 1 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 (Only plays back discs on which audio CD or MP3 are recorded.) ¡CD-I Album 2 Track 1 Track 2 (Never attempt to play back, otherwise a malfunction may result.) ¡SACD ¡Photo CD (Never attempt to play back, otherwise a malfunction may result.) ¡Video CD (Never attempt to play back, otherwise a malfunction may result.) Any other discs without compatibility indications ­8­ EN 1L25 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 POWER VIDEO DVD OPERATION OUTPUT VCR OPERATION CHANNEL TIMER SET VCR/TV OPEN/CLOSE STOP SKIP/REV PLAY FWD/SKIP STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR CST.IN L AUDIO R 25 23 24 56 22 7. 8. 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 REMOTE CONTROL 27 28 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DISPLAY DVD POWER SPEED AUDIO 26 13 11 14 12 10 3 SKIP/CH. 55 VCR/TV 9. 29 6 9 +100 SLOW 54 53 10. + 10 VCR PAUSE 30 31 32 33 RECORD PLAY STOP 52 51 49 12. 50 11. 34 35 37 39 41 MENU 48 ENTER 13. 14. 36 38 40 47 RETURN SETUP TITLE SEARCH MODE 46 45 43 44 42 MODE ZOOM CLEAR/ C.RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT A-B 1. Disc loading tray 2. DVD OUTPUT Light (Green) [page 13] This light appears when the DVD output mode is selected. You can only watch DVDs when the green DVD OUTPUT Light is on. To make the green DVD OUTPUT light come on, press the DVD button on the remote control or the OUTPUT button on the front panel. 3. VCR OUTPUT Light (Green) [page 13] This light appears when the VCR output mode is selected. You can only watch tapes when the green VCR OUTPUT light is on. To make the green VCR OUTPUT light come on, press the VCR button on the remote control or the OUTPUT button on the front panel. 4. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT 5. REC/OTR Light [page 20] Lights up during recording. 6. TIMER SET Light [page 20] The Timer light on current VCR does not glow during One Touch Timer Recording(OTR). It flashes if the TIMER SET button is pressed for a timer recording, but there is no tape in the VCR. It flashes when all timer recordings or One-Touch Recordings are 15. 16. 17. 18. ­9­ finished. POWER Button [page 17] Press to turn the power on and off. POWER Light Lights up when the power is on. VIDEO In Jack Connect a video cable coming from the video out jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or a video source (laser disc player, camcorder, etc.) here. AUDIO In Jacks Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here. TIMER SET Button [page 21] Press to put the VCR into standby mode for a timer recording. CST IN Light [page 19] Lights up when a cassette is in the VCR. VCR/TV Light [page 17] Lights up when the VCR is in the VCR position, and goes off when it is in the TV position. CHANNEL Buttons [page 17] In VCR mode, press to change TV channels on the VCR; press to adjust the tracking during normal or slow motion playback; press to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture. REC/OTR Button (VCR) [page 20] Press once to start recording. Press 2 times or more and the unit will record in 1/2 hour increments. F.FWD Button (VCR) [page 17] Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search). When setting program (For example:setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset. PLAY Button (VCR) [page 17] Press to begin playback. Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to advance settings during "on screen menu". REW Button (VCR) [page 18] Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode (Rewind Search). Press to cancel a setting of timer program when in "on screen menu". Press to correct digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset. EN 1L25 19. STOP/EJECT Button (VCR) [page 21] GEJECT Button Press to remove the tape from the VCR. G STOP Button Press to stop the tape motion. Press to enter digits when setting program (For example:setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu. 20. OUTPUT Button [page 13] Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode. G You can switch the output mode either by pressing the OUTPUT button on the front panel, or by pressing the DVD or the VCR button on the remote control. However, if you press the OUTPUT button on the front panel first, you need to re-select the corresponding mode by pressing the DVD or the VCR button on the remote control. 21. FWD/SKIP Button (DVD) [page 25] Plays back from the beginning of the next chapter or track. Hold down for fast forward playback. 22. PLAY Button (DVD) [page 23] Press to begin playback. 23. SKIP/REV Button (DVD) [page 25] Plays back from the beginning of the current chapter or track. Hold down for fast reverse playback. 24. STOP Button (DVD) [page 23] Stops operation of the disc. 25. OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 23] Press to insert discs into or remove them from the tray. 26. Display, Remote Sensor Window 27. SPEED Button [page 20] Press to select the VCR's recording speed (SP or SLP) 28. POWER Button Press to turn the power on and off. 29. Number Buttons G DVD mode [page 25] Press to directly select a Track (Audio CD) for playback. Press to program Tracks (Audio CD) for playback. G VCR mode [page 17] Press to select TV channels on the VCR. To select channels, enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0 then 6. +100 Button: If you want to select channels 100 and above, press this button first, then press the last two digits. For example, to select channel 125, press +100 button first, then press 2 and 5. 30. DISPLAY Button G DVD mode [page 29] Press to access or remove the display screen during DVD or Audio CD playback. G VCR mode [page 22] Press to access or remove the VCR's on-screen status display. 31. DVD Button [page 13] Press to select DVD mode for the remote control. G You can switch the output mode either by pressing the OUTPUT button on the front panel, or by pressing the DVD or the VCR button on the remote control. However, if you press the OUTPUT button on the front panel first, you need to re-select the corresponding mode by pressing the DVD or the VCR button on the remote control. 32. h (REV) Button G DVD mode Press to view the DVD picture in fast reverse motion or to reverse playback of an Audio CD. G VCR mode Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode (Rewind Search). Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to correct digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset. 33. STOP Button G DVD mode Press to stop the disc motion. G VCR mode Press to stop the tape motion. Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu. 34. RECORD Button Press once to start recording. 35. MENU Button G DVD mode [page 23] Press to display the menu of the Disc. G VCR mode [page 17] Press to access the VCR menu. 36. TITLE Button[page 24] 37. SETUP Button [page 34] Press to enter the setup mode. 38. ZOOM Button [page 28] Enlarges part of a DVD-reproduced image. 39. MODE Button [pages 26] Activates program playback or random playback mode when playing CDs or MP3. Sets Black level or SRS TruSurround. 40. SUBTITLE Button [page 32] Press to select the desired subtitle language. 41. ANGLE Button [page 32] Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle. 42. REPEAT Button [page 27] Repeats playback of the current disc, title, chapter or track. 43. A-B REPEAT Button [page 27] Repeats playback of a selected section. 44. SEARCH MODE Button G DVD mode [page 25] Press to access or remove the Search display, which allows you to go directly to a specific Title/Chapter/Track/Time. G VCR mode [page 19] Press to perform a Time Search or an Index Search. 45. CLEAR/C.RESET Button G DVD mode [page 26] Press to reset the setting. G VCR mode [page 18] Press to reset the counter. Press to exit from the MENU screen. 46. RETURN Button Returns to the previous operation in the DVD MODE. 47. Arrow Buttons Use when making settings while watching the display on a TV screen. EN 1L25 ­ 10 ­ 48. ENTER Button Press to accept a setting. 49. g (FWD) Button G DVD mode Press to fast forward the Disc. Press the PAUSE button, then press this button to begin slow motion playback. Press this button repeatedly to change the forward speed of slow motion. G VCR mode Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback (Forward Search). When setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset. 50. PLAY Button G DVD mode Press to begin playback. G VCR mode Press to begin playback. Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu. 51. VCR Button [page 13] Press to select VCR mode for the remote control. G You can switch the OUTPUT mode either by pressing the OUTPUT button on the front panel, or by pressing the DVD or the VCR button on the remote control. However, if you press the OUTPUT button on the front panel first, you need to reselect the corresponding mode by pressing the DVD or the VCR button on the remote control. 52. PAUSE Button G DVD mode [page 24] Press to pause Disc playback. Press repeatedly to advance the DVD picture step by step (or one frame at a time). G VCR mode [page 19] While recording, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause). Press a second time to resume normal recording. You can not pause a One-Touch Recording. Or, press during tape playback to freeze the picture. Press to advance the picture one frame at a time during still mode. 53. SLOW Button [page 19] During tape playback, press to view the video tape in slow motion. Press again to resume normal playback. This button does not affect DVD playback. 54. VCR/TV Button [page 21] Use to select VCR or TV position. If the VCR/TV light appears on the front of the VCR, it is in VCR position (in either VCR or DVD mode). If the VCR/TV light doesn't appear on the front of the VCR, it is in TV position. G VCR Position When the green VCR OUTPUT light appears on the front of the VCR, use the VCR to watch a tape, watch a TV program while recording it, or watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL or the Number buttons to change channels at the VCR. When the green DVD OUTPUT light appears on the front of the DVD, use the DVD to view Disc playback or menus. G TV Position Use to watch TV (changing channels at the TV) or watch one program while recording another. 55. SKIP/CH. Buttons G DVD mode Press to skip Chapters or Tracks. G VCR mode Press to change TV channels on the VCR. 56. AUDIO Button [page 31] Press to select a desired audio language or sound mode. Notes ¡To use the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS and its features, press the DVD button on the remote control before pressing other DVD buttons. Verify that the green DVD OUTPUT Light is on. ¡To use the remote control to operate the VCR and its features, press the VCR button on the remote control before pressing other VCR buttons. Verify that the green VCR OUTPUT Light is on. REAR VIEW 57 58 DVD/VCR OUT 59 60 IN ANT - IN L AUDO R ANT - OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cb OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL Cr R 67 66 65 57. AC Power Cord 64 63 62 61 Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here. EN 1L25 58. AUDIO IN Jacks Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. ­ 11 ­ 59. DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Jacks and to the TV's Video In jack. 64. VIDEO IN Jack Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a television or other audio equipment. 60. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks (DVD Video only) Connect optional component video cables here and to the component Video In jacks of a television. 61. COAXIAL Jack Connect an optional coaxial digital audio cable here and to the Coaxial Digital Audio In jack of a decoder or audio receiver. 62. S-VIDEO OUT Jack (DVD Video only) Connect an optional S-Video cable here and to the S-Video In jack of a television. 63. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT Jack Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here 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. 65. CH3/CH4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCR. 66. ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack Connect your antenna, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System. 67. ANT-OUT (Antenna Out) Jack Use the supplied RF cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN Jack on your TV. Notes ¡The S-VIDEO OUT jack, COAXIAL jack, and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode. DISPLAY Lit when the A-B repeat function is on. Lit when the repeat function is on. Lights up when a DVD is inserted into the tray. DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION Power on No disc inserted Tray open Tray closed Lights up when the inserted disc comes to a pause. Lit when the inserted disc is being played back. Lights up when a CD is inserted on the tray. Loading the Disc Power off Displays how long the current title or track has been playing. When a chapter or track is switched, the number of the new title, chapter or track is displayed. LOADING THE BATTERIES 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries, with each one oriented correctly. 3. Close the cover. Notes ¡Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries. ¡Do not mix old and new batteries. ­ 12 ­ EN 1L25 VCR/DVD SWITCHING Since this product is both a VCR and DVD player, it is necessary to select the correct output mode. SWITCHING TO VCR MODE Press the VCR button on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR OUTPUT Light is lit.) SWITCHING TO DVD MODE Press the DVD button on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit.) Notes ¡Pressing only the OUTPUT button on the front panel does not switch the mode of the remote control. You always need to select the correct mode on the remote control too. POWER VIDEO DVD OPERATION OUTPUT VCR OPERATION CHANNEL TIMER SET VCR/TV OPEN/CLOSE STOP SKIP/REV PLAY FWD/SKIP STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR CST.IN L AUDIO R POWER SPEED AUDIO 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 SKIP/CH. 6 VCR/TV 9 +100 SLOW VD OPERATION OUTPUT DVD OUTPUT Light DVD button VCR OUTPUT Light VCR button VCR OPERATIO + 10 VCR PAUSE DISPLAY DVD PLAY STOP RECORD MENU LAY FWD/SKIP STOP/EJECT REW SETUP TITLE MODE ZOOM ENTER RETURN SEARCH MODE CLEAR/ C.RESET OUTPUT button SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEAT A-B ­ 13 ­ EN 1L25 HOOKUPS DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION 1. Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet. 2. Disconnect the antenna or cable from the TV. 3. Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT-IN jack of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. 4. Connect the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS to the TV using the RF cable. 5. Plug the AC power cords of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS and TV into the AC outlets. [VHF/UHF combination antenna] [Indoor antenna] [Back of the DVD/VCR] RF cable (supplied) UHF/VHF CH3 CH4 IN SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH If your TV does not have A/V terminals: When the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS is in the VCR Playback mode or when the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS is in the VCR mode, your TV will receive signals from the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS on either channel 3 or channel 4. To use the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 (which is located in the back of your DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS), whichever is not used for normal broadcasts in your area. CH3 CH4 Then set your TV to the same channel. ANT - IN ANT - OUT CH3 CH4 [Back of the UHF/VHF combination TV] OR ANT - IN [Cable box or satellite box] From Cable or Satellite Company OUT OR ANT - OUT [Back of the DVD/VCR] 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. CONNECTING TO A TV IN DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cb OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL Cr Antenna/Cable signal A/V-compatible or wide screen TV ANT - IN L AUDO R ANT - OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO R To ANT. IN of TV To VIDEO INPUT jack To Right (red) and Left (white) To AUDIO INPUT jacks To VIDEO OUT jack To AUDIO OUT jacks [Fig. 1] Notes ¡Connect the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS directly to a TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system. CONNECTING TO A TV THAT HAS AN S-VIDEO INPUT JACK OR COMPONENT VIDEO IN JACKS FOR TVs WITH S-VIDEO INPUT JACK Use an S-Video cable (commercially available) in place of the yellow video cable to enjoy higher quality pictures. Note ¡The S-Video connection only supplies video (picture) in the DVD mode of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. Therefore, in order to use the VCR features or view TV channels on the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS, you still need to either connect the RF cable to the ANT-OUT jack of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS and the TV's Antenna In jack, or connect the yellow video cable as described earlier (Fig.1). To connect the supplied RF cable, see "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" above. DVD/VCR OUT IN ANT - IN L AUDO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cb OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL Cr A/V-compatible or wide screen TV R ANT - OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO R To Right (red) and Left (white) To AUDIO INPUT jacks To AUDIO OUT jacks To S-VIDEO INPUT jack To S-VIDEO OUT jack [Fig. 2] EN 1L25 ­ 14 ­ FOR TVs WITH COMPONENT VIDEO IN JACKS Use a component video cable (commercially available) in place of the yellow video cable to enjoy higher quality pictures. Note ¡The component video connection only supplies video (picture) in the DVD mode of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. Therefore, in order to use the VCR features or view TV channels at the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS, you still need to either connect the RF cable to the ANT-OUT jack of the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS and the TV's Antenna In jack, or connect the yellow video cable as described earlier (Fig. 1). To connect the supplied RF cable, see "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 14. A/V-compatible or wide screen TV To COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks To Right (red) and Left (white) AUDIO INPUT jacks To Right (red) and Left (white) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cb OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL Cr To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks [Fig. 3] IN ANT - IN L AUDO R ANT - OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO R CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER EQUIPPED WITH COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT JACKS FOR DVD AUDIO ONLY Use an audio coaxial digital cable (not included) for the audio connections. Connect to an amplifier equipped with coaxial digital input jacks. IN ANT - IN L AUDO R ANT - OUT DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cb OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL Cr Amplifier equipped with coaxial digital input jacks, MD deck, DAT deck, etc. CH3 CH4 VIDEO R To COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT jack To COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack [Fig. 4] Notes ¡The audio source on a disc in the 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. ¡Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting them together. ¡Refer to the Owner's Manuals for the components to be connected to the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. ¡Set Dolby Digital and DTS to off for audio output in the setup mode. Playing a DVD disc using incorrect set- tings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. (See page 36 to set Dolby Digital and DTS to on) Notes ¡To listen to TV sound and VHS Hi-Fi stereo video tapes through the audio system, you must make the analog audio connection outlined in Fig.6 on page 16. ­ 15 ­ EN 1L25 CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER OR DTS DECODER FOR DVD AUDIO ONLY If using this DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS to play a DVD disc in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround, or DTS surround formats, the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS outputs a Dolby Digital, or DTS data stream from its COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. By hooking the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS up to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy a more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and highquality surround sound of a professional standard such as can be heard in movie theaters. Use an audio coaxial digital cable (not included) for the audio connections. IN ANT - IN L AUDO R ANT - OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cb OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL Cr R Center speaker Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) To COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Dolby Digital, DTS decoder To COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT jack Surround speaker (right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (left) [Fig. 5] Notes ¡Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting them together. ¡Refer to the Owner's Manuals for the components to be connected to the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. ¡If the output is Dolby Digital audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder, and set Dolby Digital to on for audio output in the setup mode. ¡If the output is DTS audio, connect to a DTS decoder, and set DTS to ON for audio output in the setup mode. ¡Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, or a DTS decoder, set Dolby Digital or DTS to off for audio output in the setup mode. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. CONNECTING ANALOG AUDIO FOR TV/VHS ANALOG DVD AUDIO IN ANT - IN L AUDO R ANT - OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO R DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cb OUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL Cr DVD/VCR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Stereo system To Right (red) and Left (white) AUDIO OUT jacks To ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks [Fig. 6] Notes ¡Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component. ¡Refer to the Owner's Manuals for stereo systems and any other components to be connected to the DVD/VCR COMBINATION UNITS. EN ­ 16 ­ 1L25 SETUP AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP VCR The VCR can automatically program the tuner to scan only the channels which are available in your area. ¡Channel memory programming is NOT needed when the VCR is connected to a cable box or a satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 14. In this case, set the CH3/CH4 Switch (which is located on the back of your VCR) to either CH3 or CH4, whichever is not used for normal broadcasts in your area. Then set your TV to the same channel. The channel you want to record or view will be selected from the cable or the satellite box. ¡Follow the steps below once. Repeat only if there is a power failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed channels are erased.) ¡You must follow the steps below before attempting to play or record a video tape. 5 Begin channel preset by pressing the F.FWD button once. The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area. ¡The VCR distinguishes between CH 01 standard TV channels and cable channels. AUTO SET UP 6 After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel.The TV screen returns to TV mode. ¡If "AUTO SET UP" appears on the TV screen again, check the cable connections. Press the F.FWD button once again and the VCR will begin preset again. TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL 1 You need to connect the antenna or cable to the VCR first. Then, connect the DVD /VCR power plug to a standard AC outlet. 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. ¡Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. You can select the desired channel by using the CHANNEL buttons (o/p) or by directly pressing the Number buttons on the remote control. Note for using the Number buttons: ¡When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, press the +100 button first, then press the last two digits. ¡You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on). 3 Turn on the VCR by pressing the POWER button. Both the POWER and the VCR/TV light will come on. TO PRESET THE CHANNELS AGAIN 1 Press the MENU button until the main menu appears. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once. If not, you have to press it twice). 4 Select the On Screen Language ("ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS" or "ESPAÑOL") by pressing the PLAY or the STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button. 2 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or the STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button. 3 Select "AUTO SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or the STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button. ¡After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memo- rized channel. ­ 17 ­ EN 1L25 TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS When scanning, some channels may be skipped due to a weak signal. In such cases, you can add the channels to the VCR memory manually. CLOCK SET UP VCR Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. 1 Press the MENU button until the main menu appears. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once. If not you have to press it twice). - MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING [OFF] AUTO REPEAT CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT [ON] TV STEREO SAP 1 Press the MENU button twice to call up the main menu. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once). ¡If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET menu appears first. In this case, follow step [3]. 2 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or the STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button. 2 Select "CLOCK SET" by pressing the PLAY or the STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button 3 Select "MANUAL SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or the STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button. 3 Set the clock. 1) Set the month 4 Enter the desired channel number by pressing the PLAY or the STOP button. Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button. 2) Set the day 5 Add or Delete it from memory by pressing the F.FWD or the REW button so that "ADD" or "DELETE" flashes on the TV screen accordingly. Press the PLAY button or STOP repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button. 3) Set the year 6 Exit the Preset mode by pressing the CLEAR/C.RESET button. Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button. The day of the week will appear automatically. 4) Set the hour TO CHANGE THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE VCR 1 Press the MENU button twice to call up the main menu. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once). Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button. 5) Set the minute Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button. 6) Set AM or PM CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 03 / 18 MON 2002 HOUR MINUTE AM/PM 05 : 40 PM AM PM 2 Select "LANGUAGE SELECT" by pressing the PLAY or the STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.