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USER'S
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DIGITAL
DIGITAL
OUT
Go-Video is a registered trademark of Sensory Science Corporation.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corp. DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology,
LLC. VCR Plus+ and
PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright ©2000 Sensory Science Corp. All rights reserved.
DVR5000
User's Guide
Go-Video,
Inc.
A Division of Sensory Science Corp.
7835 East McClain Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85280
www.govideo,com
WWW.SeFI
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WARNING:
To reduce
the risk of fire or electric
shock,
do not ex-
pose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
Do not open
the cabinet; dangerous
high voltage is present. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel
only, This DVD-VCR
should only be used with
household) current.
120V,
60Hz
(standard
U.S.
Copy Notification
CAUTION:
Federal law provides severe civil and criminal
penalties for the unauthorized
reproduction,
distribution,
or
exhibition
of copyrighted
motion pictures and videotapes, (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and
506),
To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference,
use only the recommended
accessories.
To prevent
electric shock, do not use this (polarized)
plug with an
extension
cord, receptacle,
or other outlet unless the
blades can be fully inserted to prevent
blade exposure. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the unit cover or back. There are no serviceable
Macrovision
WARNING:
TO AVOID
HAZARDOUS
EXPOSURE TO INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION,
DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE/
DEFEAT LASER TRANSPORT PROTECTIVE HOUSING.
USER/INSTALLER CAUTION:
Your autbority to operate this FCC certified equipment
could be voided if you make changes or modifications
not expressly approved
by the manufacturer,
who is
responsible
for compliance
with Part 15 FCC rules,
Notification
Tbis product
incorporates
copyrigbt
protection
technology that is protected
by method claims of certain
U,S. patents and other intellectual
property
rights
owned by Macrovision
Corporation
and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright
protection
technology
must be authorized
by Macrovision
Corporation,
and
is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses
only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision
Corporation.
Reverse engineering
or disassembly
is prohibited.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder
is provided
to call tbe CATV system
insta]ler's
attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electronic
Code
that
provides
guidelines
[_l.ll[o]_l
DO NOT REMOVECOVER
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARP3IN'DE
TO QU_IFIED $EI_
This symbol
I_R_NNEL
is intended
to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient
magnitude
to constitute
risk of fire or electric shock,
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating
and maintenance
instructions
in the literature
accompanying
personnel
only,
Para prevenir
incendio,
riesgo
de cboque,
o
interferencia
enfadosa, use solamente
los accesorios
recomendados,
Para prevenir electrochoque,
no use
este enchufe (polarizado)
con un cordon de extension,
toma de corriente,
o cualquier
otra toma a menos clue
los dientes puedan set completamente
insertados para
prevenir
exposicion
de los dientes.
Para reducir
el
riesgo de descarga electrica,
no remueva la cubierta o
la parte posterior
del ecluipo, Dentro del ecluipo no
hay partes que recluieren servicio.
Dir_ase solamente
calificado
cuando
requiera
servicio.
ATTENTION:
CAUTIC_: TO REDUCE1HERfSKOF ELFC_IC SHOCK
REFER_I_CING
to qualified
CUIDADO:
a personal
r_K OF ELECIRiC _OCK
DO NOT Of_N
for proper
grounding
and, in particular,
specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected
to the grounding
system of
the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
parts inside. Refer servicing
this product.
Pour eviter
interferences
accessoires
les incendis,
risque
de cbocs,
ou
facheuses,
employer
seulement
les
recommandes,
Pour eviter
les chocs
electriques, ne pas employer cette prise (polarisee) avec
une rallonge, une prise de courant ou une autre sortie
de courant a moins clue les lames peuvent etre inserees
fond pour I'exposition
des lames. Pour reduire les
risclues de chocs electriques, ne pas retirer le couvercle
ou I'arriere du module, 11n'y a pas de piece utilisable
I'interieur.
Ne faire effectuer I'entretien
que par un
personnel qualifie,
Safety v
Important
Safety Instructions
Welcome
Unpacking
..............................................................................................................................................
v
1
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Feature Summary
1
................................................................................................................................................................
1 - System Overview
2
3
Remote Control Overview
..................................................................................................................................................
Front Panel Overview
.........................................................................................................................................................
3
4
Front Panel Display ............................................................................................................................................................
Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................................
5
6
2 - Getting
Started
Basic Connections
7
..............................................................................................................................................................
7
Auto Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................................
3 - Basic Operation
Deck
Basic
Basic
Basic
9
11
Control Keys ............................................................................................................................................................
DVD Playback ........................................................................................................................................................
VHS Playback .........................................................................................................................................................
TV Tuner Operations ...............................................................................................................................................
4 - System Setup
11
12
13
14
15
On-Screen Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................................................
15
Menu Language ................................................................................................................................................................
16
Manual Clock Set .............................................................................................................................................................
17
Daylight SavingsTime .............................................................................................
19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
i
Time Zone
........................................................................................................................................................................
20
Auto Clock
Set Channel
21
...................................................................................................................................................
Tuner Band Setting ............................................................................................................................................................
Auto Channel Search ........................................................................................................................................................
22
23
Add/Remove
Show Weak
Channels .....................................................................................................................................................
Channels .......................................................................................................................................................
24
25
Tuner Audio
......................................................................................................................................................................
26
Child Lock ........................................................................................................................................................................
Front Panel Dimmer
.........................................................................................................................................................
5- DVD Setup
TV Aspect
Still Mode
29
Ratio ................................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................
31
Audio
32
Language ................................................................................................................................................................
Language
Disc Menu
.............................................................................................................................................................
Language
33
........................................................................................................................................................
34
Dynamic
Compression
.....................................................................................................................................................
Rating Control Settings .....................................................................................................................................................
35
36
Changing
38
the Rating Control
6 - Surround
A/V Receiver
Dolby
Digital
DTS Decoder
Center/Rear
resting
Password
Sound Setup
Connections
Decoder
Setting
............................................................................................................................
39
................................................................................................................................................
Setting
.........................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................
Speaker Setup Overview
Front Speaker/Subwoofer
DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
29
30
Black Level .......................................................................................................................................................................
Subtitle
ii
27
28
...................................................................................................................................................
Settings .....................................................................................................................................
Speaker Settings
39
40
41
42
44
............................................................................................................................................
46
Your Speaker Levels ..............................................................................................................................................
48
7 - DVD Operations
Special
Playback
Disc Menu
Features
Navigation
49
................................................................................................................................................
49
......................................................................................................................................................
51
Title/Chapter/Time
Selection .............................................................................................................................................
Zoom ................................................................................................................................................................................
52
53
Angle ................................................................................................................................................................................
Subtitle .............................................................................................................................................................................
54
55
A-B Repeat
56
.......................................................................................................................................................................
Repeat Chapter/Title
.........................................................................................................................................................
Audio ................................................................................................................................................................................
57
58
Bookmarks
59
Programmed
Random
........................................................................................................................................................................
Playback
Playback
......................................................................................................................................................
60
.............................................................................................................................................................
61
MP3 Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................
3D Sound .........................................................................................................................................................................
8 - VCR Playback
62
64
65
Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................
Tracking ............................................................................................................................................................................
Auto Play/Rewind .............................................................................................................................................................
S-VHS Playback ................................................................................................................................................................
9 - VCR Recording
65
66
67
68
69
Basic Recording ................................................................................................................................................................
Special Recording Features ...............................................................................................................................................
One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................................................................................................................................
Record Speed ...................................................................................................................................................................
Record Source ..................................................................................................................................................................
Date/Time Stamp ..............................................................................................................................................................
Copying from DVD To VHS ..............................................................................................................................................
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
TABLE OF CONTENTS
iii
10How
Timer
Recording
to Set a Timer
Timer
Recording
77
Recording
..........................................................................................................................................
77
......................................................................................................................................
82
Errors/Solutions
11 - VCR Plus+ Recording
VCR Plus+ Channel
VCR Plus+ Channel
83
Mapping ...........................................................................................................................................
Worksheet
........................................................................................................................................
How to Set a VCR Plus+ Recording ..................................................................................................................................
VCR Plus+ Timer Extend ...................................................................................................................................................
12 - Search/Index
The Clock/Counter
Features
Button
89
................................................................................................................................................
89
90
91
Index Search .....................................................................................................................................................................
Blank Search .....................................................................................................................................................................
92
93
Direct
94
Time Search ...........................................................................................................................................................
Appendix
.............................................................................................................................................................
A - Advanced
S-Video/Component
Video
Connections
Connections
(for DVD)
Monitor
TV Connections
95
97
..........................................................................................................
Air Video Out Setting ........................................................................................................................................................
Stereo Connections
...........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
97
98
99
100
Connecting
Other Video Equipment ...............................................................................................................................
Cable Box Connections
..................................................................................................................................................
101
102
Cable Box Control
104
Setup ................................................................................................................................................
Appendix B - Help
Technical
DVD-VCR
DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
85
88
Placing Index Marks .........................................................................................................................................................
Index Scan ........................................................................................................................................................................
Return to 0:00:00
iv
83
84
Specifications
Limited
109
.................................................................................................................................................
Warranty
..........................................................................................................................................
109
111
Important
Safety Instructions
1.
READ
INSTRUCTIONS
2,
RETAIN
3,
HEED WARNINGS
4,
FOLLOW
5.
CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
- Unplug
ATTACHMENTS
WATER & MOISTURE
- Do not use attachments
ACCESSORIES
- Do not place
to a child
or adult,
An appliance
appliance
the DVD
recommended
POWER
overheating
on or near a radiator
ventilation
SOURCES
GROUNDING
wider
The 2 wire
13,
- This DVD
OR POLARIZATION
plug will
safety purpose
of the polarized
POWER-CORD
PROTECTION
ANTENNA
system is grounded
Electrical
to grounding
of the lead-in
electrodes,
in the cabinet
to
be followed
or aerosol
manufacturer,
for example,
cleaners
Use a dry cloth
for
as they may be hazardous
near a bathtub,
cart, stand, tripod,
Use only with
wash bowl,
bracket
or table
a cart, stand, tripod,
of the unit should
with
care
Quick
are provided
follow
kitchen
The DVD
bracket
sink, laundry
tub, in a
VCR may fall, causing
or table recommended
the manufacturer's
stops, excessive
This DVD
be operated
to your home
fit into the power
or covered
VCR should
or the manufacturer's
folce,
instructions
and uneven
only from
consult
the type of power
VCR may be equipped
outlet
in a built
have been adhered
your appliance
plug having
to ensure reliable
Never place your
not be placed
instructions
a third
only one way
If the plug still fails to fit, contact
serious
by the
and should
use a
surfaces
may cause the
dealer
with
operation
VCR and to
in installation
such as a bookcase
or rack
to
source indicated
or local power
either a polarized
(grounding)
of the DVD
VCR on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
on the marking
label
If you are
company
2-wire
AC line plug (a plug having
one
pin
This is a safety feature
your electrician
If you are unable
to replace
your obsolete
to insert the plug fully
outlet
Do not defeat the
plug
- Power supply
GROUNDING
to provide
No
for ventilation
must not be blocked
- This DVD
the plug
Code, ANSI/NEPA
grounding
be moved
or a 3 wire grounding
try reversing
OUTDOOR
VCR. Any mounting
VCR should
supply
than the other)
polarized
to the unit,
or heat register
is provided
into the outlet
cable
be adhered
Do not use liquid
by the product
VCR on an unstable
should
placed upon or against them, paying
the DVD-VCR
by RETAC)
should
before cleaning
VCR near water
damage
These openings
not sure of the type of power
provided
reference
should
to overturn
- Slots and openings
unless proper
(Symbol
outlet
for future
instructions
by the manufacturer
and cart combination
it from
surface,
12,
be retained
instructions
not recommended
this DVD
and cart combination
VENTILATION
protect
PORTABLECART WARNI NG
should
VCR is operated
pool or the like
and serious
or sold with
accessory
PclOUlltillg
blade
the wall
- Do not use this DVD
near a swimming
manufacturer
11.
instructions
be read before the DVD
VCR and in the operating
and maintenance
VCR from
wet basement,
i_ury
10,
- All operating
this DVD
7.
9,
on the DVD
should
cabinet
6.
8a.
instructions
- The sa[ety and operating
- All warnings
INSTRUCTIONS
dusting
8.
- All the safety and operating
particular
cords should
attention
- If an outside
some protecbon
70 1984, provides
wire to an antenna
and requirements
be routed
to cords
antenna
information
with
surges and built
respect to proper
unit, size of grounding
for the grounding
electrode
to the DVD
grounding
location
on or pinched
and the point where
up static charges
conductors,
See figure
to be walked
receptacles,
or cable system is connected
against voltage
discharge
so that they are not likely
of plugs, convenience
by items
they exit from
VCR, be sure the antenna
Section
or
810 of the National
of the mast and supporting
of antenna-discharge
structure,
unit, connection
below
SAFETY V
14.
LIGHTNING
- For added
of time, unplug
lightning
15.
it from
and power
protection
the wail
LINES - An outside
circuits,
where
antenna
system should
it can fall into such power
touching
VCR during
and disconnect
a lightning
the antenna
storm,
or when
or cable system
it is left unattended
This will
prevent
of overhead
power
for long periods
to the DVD
VCR due to
such power
lines or circuits
an outside
with
them might
be fatal
as contact
other
19.
hazards
DAMAGE
following
VCR and have it checked
- Do not attempt
YVhen the power
b,
If any liquid
supply
cord
c,
If the DVD
VCR has been exposed
d,
If the DVD
VCR does not operate
has been spilled
instructions
light or power
care should
technician
shock
as opening
or remowng
covers
may expose you to a dangerous
voltage
or
service personnel
this DVD
VCR from the wall outlet
and refer servicing
to qualified
service
personnel
under
the
f.
When the DVD VCR exhibits
need for service
VCR has been dropped
REPLACEMENT
or those having
or plug ]s damaged
PARTS - When
normally
a distinct
change
replacement
HEAT - This DVD
VCR should
sources such as radiators,
amplifiers)
that produce
instructions
may result
Adjust
in damage
only those
and will
controls
often require
that are covered
extensive
work
by
by a
operation
in performance
parts are required,
as the original
this indicates
a
be sure the
by the manufacturer
part
Unautho
LEAD4N
W1RE
shock or other hazards
to
_
GROUND
CL/_MP -
J"
VCR is in safe operating
be situated
away from
stoves, or other products
heat
the operating
has been damaged
parts specified
in fire, electric
that the DVD
VCR
VCR to its normal
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion
of any service or repairs
this DVD VCR ask the service technician
to perform safety
to determine
into the DVD
of other controls
or the cabinet
the same characteristics
may result
by following
adjustment
has used replacement
rized substitutions
have fallen
to rain or water.
to restore the DVD
If the DVD
checks
order:
in the risk of fire or e]ectric
be taken to
before use
VCR yourself
onto or objects
Improper
e.
service technician
22,
SERVICE - Unplug
a,
qualified
21.
to qualified
cords as this can result
lines or other electric
system extreme
conditions:
the operating
20.
by a technician
to service this DVD
Refer all servicing
REQUIRING
and extension
anteuua
OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS - Never push objects of any kind into this DVD VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the unit Should spillage occur,
the DVD
outlets
installing
OVERLOADING
SERVICING
wall
in the vicinity
When
17.
unplug
- Do not overload
not be located
lines or circuits
16,
18.
heat
(including
LINrf EC
ELEC1_C
881VICE
GROUND
NEC - NA_ONAL ELEC1_CALCODE
vi DUAL-DECK
USER'S
GUIDE
and unused
damage
line surges
POWER
keep from
of this DVD
outlet
_,ROUN
DIN@CONDUCTORS
(NECSECtiON
810-21)
Unpacking
1
Unpack your DVD-VCR
As you unpack, please check that the following
are included in your DVD-VCR packing case:
DVD-VCR
(1)
Read Me First/Quick
Reference
Warranty/Registration
Card (1)
User's Guide
Guide
RF (Radio Frequency)
Remote Control
,2
(1)
(1)
Cable Mouse for Cable Box Control
1 .SV "AA"
items
Antenna
(1)
Cable (1)
(1)
Batteries (2)
Insert Remote Control Batteries
•
Remove the battery cover by pushing down on the
thumb tab and sliding the cover in the direction of
the arrow.
Insert two 1 .SV "AA" batteries as shown,
attention to the correct polarities (+/-).
•
When finished,
into place.
slide the cover until
paying
it clicks back
4-
WELCOME
1
Feature Summary
DVD Features
System Features
Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDa,
audio CDs or VHS Tapes.
10-bit video digital to analog converter
27MHz advanced digital filter.
Watch a DVD while
the VCR.
Playback
recording
Auto Setup automatically
searches for channels.
a TV show to
sets clock
•
Joystick remote with glow-in-the-dark
controls both DVD and VCR decks.
keys
Composite, S-Video and Component video
outputs for high connectivity
and optimum
performance.
•
Cable box control allows hookup and control
of user's cable box for timer recording.
•
Headphone
•
RF inputs and outputs for connection
TVa-new or old.
•
Child Lock.
•
English/French/Spanish
ming.
•
Records from DVD to VHS (unless DVD
jack
copy protected
with volume
control.
on-screen
with Macrovision).
DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
of 96KHz/24-bit
Dolby DigitaP
decoder.
and
A/V switching between TV, VCR and DVD
deck with TV view button for ease of use.
2
VCR Features
to all
program-
is
Surround
dts digital
output for dts-enhanced
Playback
MP3 files from CD-ROM.
Compatible
with CD-R.
•
Continued
audio during
Hi-Fi Stereo VCR.
4 heads for superior
action.
sources.
5.1 channel
•
and
Sound
DVDs.
slow motion
and stop
VCR Plus+ C3 TM programs your VCR, cable
box and satellite in one easy step.
Playback of S-VHS tapes at better than
standard resolution.
VlSS Index Search/Scan, Zero Return, Direct
Time Search, Blank Search.
2x speed playback.
16-eventJl
year timer recording.
Time remaining
Headphone
jack
counter,
real time counter.
with volume
control.
Remote Control
Overview
7
POWER (p.11)
2
AUI-O TRACKING (p.BB)
TRACKING +/- (p.66)
I
2
3
4
S
6
7
8
9
11
12
13
18 RETURN (p.15)
CLOCK/COUNTER (p.89)
19 OPEN/CLOSE (p.12)
8
VOLUME +/-(p.14)
20 SHUTTLE <> (p.65)
4
S-VHS (p.68)
21 CHANNEL +/- (p.14)
5
MUTE (p.14)
22 SKIP (p.65)
6
100+ (p.14)
7
0-9 (p.14)
8
DVD (p.11)
25 VCR (p,11)
9
REWIND (p.49, 65)
26 "fV VIEW (p.11)
70 STOP (p.50)
11 SKIP BACK (p.49, 65)
RECORD (p,69)
12 ANGLE (p.54)
VCR Plus+ (p.85)
18 ZOOM (p.53)
SPISLP(p.72)
74 SEIUP (p.15)
15 IOYS]_CK (p.15, 51)
16 TITLE (p.51)
17 SEARCH (p.91)
MARK (p.59, 90)
23 LAST CHANNEL (p.14)
24 TV/VCR (p.14)
27 FAS%FORWARD (p.49,651
28 PLAY/PAUSE (p.12, 13)
29 SKiP NEXT (p.49/
FRAME/STEP(p.65)
30 SUBTITLE (p.55)
31 AUDIO (p.26, 58)
32 DISPLAY (p.14, 52, 65)
33 MENU (p.51)
34 CLEAR (p.15)
35 AB REPEKr (p.56)
REPEA-[(p.57, 65)
MODE (p.60, 61)
1 - SYSTEM OVERVIEW
3
Front Panel Overview
1
6
789
2
10
11
3
4 5
12
1
DVD DECK (p.11)
2
DVD OPEN/CLOSE (p.12)
3
VCR DECK (p.11)
4
RECORD (p.69)
5
VCR EJECT(p.13)
6
POWER (p.11)
7
REWIND (p.49, 65)
8
PLAY/PAUSE (p.12, 13)
9
STOP(p.50)
10 FAS-J:FORWARD (p.49, 65)
11 DVD-VHS SELECT (p.11)
12 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (p.5)
1111
13 COPY (p.75)
Behind Flap Door
14 CHANNEL +/-(p.14)
15 SETUP(p.15)
16 TV/VCR (p.14)
17 HEADPHONE VOLUME +/18 STEREO HEADPHONE JACK
13
14 15
16 17 18
19
20
21
19 LINE 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO
JACK
20 LINE 1 LEFT AUDIO JACK
21 LINE 1 RIGHTAUDIOJACK
4 DVD-VCR
USER's GUIDE
Front Panel Display
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3
4
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5
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9
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12 13
14
1516
17
18
19
20
When lit, indicates that...
1
The DVD
Deck is active
10
The VCR Record Speed is set to SP or SLP
The VCR Deck is active
2
A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded
11
3
A disc with LPCM (Linear
audio is loaded
12
The status of the DVD
13
3D Sound is active
4
A DVD with a Dolby
14
The DVD
5
A DVD with a DTS 5.1 soundtrack
15
A CD with MP3 tracks is playing
6
The time, counter position,
deck status is displayed
16
The number to the right of the "T" symbol
title number
is the current
7
The current
17
The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing
The number to the right of the "C" symbol
chapter number
is the current
8
9
A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. If
blinking there is an error. Also displays without the
18
The current
19
DVD to VHS copy
20
The status of the VCR deck is graphically
Pulse Code Modulation)
Digital
5.1 is loaded
is loaded
time remaining,
TV show or video is broadcast
or current
in Stereo
clock hands to indicate that a recording is in progress,
and blinks when the VCR is in Pause mode.
has multiple
deck is graphically
displayed
angles to choose from
time is a.m. or p.m.
is in progress
displayed
1 - SYSTEM OVERVIEW
5
Rear Panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
RF ANTENNA INPUT
2
RFOUTTOTV
3
VCRTUNER CHANNEL
SELECTOR
4
LINE IN 2
5
LINE OUT TO TV(COMPOSITE)
6
LINE OUT TO TV(S-VIDEO
OR COMPONENT)
7
CABLE BOX CONTROL
8
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
9
S-VIDEO OUT
10 ANALOG AUDIO OUT
11 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
12 DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT(COAXIAL)
6 DVD-VCR
USER's GUIDE
Basic Connections
1
In this chapter, you will
connect the DVD-VCR to
your television and run Auto
Setup, which automatically
searches for channels and sets
the player's
NOTES:
• Advanced
•
internal
Connect
Antenna/Cable
to DVD-VCR
Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/outdoor
antenna or cable wall outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.)jack
on the back panel of the DVD-VCR.
From Antenna
or Cable
clock.
Connections
are
covered in Appendix A.
Even if you plan to use the
S- Video or Compo-
,2
Connect
DVD-VCR
to TV
Choose one of the following
DVD-VCR to your TV:
nent Video Outputs
you MUST connect
the DVD- VCR to
methods
to connect
the
To TV's
Antenna
Input
RF Connection
Connect
the supplied
RF antenna
cable from the OUT
(TO TV)jack on the back panel of the DVD-VCR
television's Antenna Input.
your television with either
the standard RF or the Line
Out connection.
This
OR
Line Connection
Connect an RCA-type audio/video
enables you to operate the
D VD- VCR setup menus.
to your
cable (red, white,
yellow) from the Line Out jacks on the back panel of the
DVD-VCR
to your television's
Line In jacks. Use red for
right audio, white for left audio, and yellow for video.
NOTE: It is recommended
nection
3
Input
that you use the Line Con-
if your TV is equipped
Set DVD-VCR
To TV's Line
Output
with
RCAjacks.
Channel
If you used the RF connection
in Step 2, set the Channel
switch on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to 3 or 4,
whichever
is not an active channel in your area.
2 - GETTING STARTED
7
4
Plug In DVD-VCR
Connect the DVD-VCR
60Hz wall outlet.
5
cord to a standard
120V/
Turn On DVD-VCR
Press the Power
DVD-VCR's
6
power
button on the remote control
or on the
front panel.
Turn On TV
Press the Power button on your TV.
I
7
Set TV to Channel
you selected in Step 3.
set your TV to its Line
Input. The "LanguagelLanguelldioma"
appear on the screen. Please continue
8
DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE
page.
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3 or 4 or Line
Be sure to use the same channel
If you used the Line Connection,
on the following
°° 1
menu should
with Auto Setup
0H3/4
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Auto Setup
The first time you connect
your DVD-VCR, or after an
extended power outage, you
will be prompted to set the
on-screen menu language and
connect an Antenna or Cable,
Then the DVD-VCR will run
an Auto Setup procedure,
1
Set the On-Screen
Menu Language
2 r_n_il
Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. ]o
change the language at any other time, see page 16.
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2
where it will automatically
search for all active channels
and set the clock,
Antenna/Cable
Reminder
A message is displayed to remind you to connect an
Antenna or Cable if you have not already done so. Press
Enter to begin Auto Setup,
3
C_ne_
_na
Cable and _
or
ENTER
Run Auto Setup
As soon as you press Enter, the screen at right will
appear and the DVD-VCR will automatically
perform
the following
steps:
SearchingFor Channels
And SettingClock
Auto Channel Search -- Automatically
detects
whether an antenna or cable is connected, then
searches for all active channels in your area, If Auto
Channel Search is unable to locate channels in your
area, you can search and add channels manually;
see pages 23-24,
Please Wait***
Auto Clock Set -- Sets the DVD-VCR's internal
clock. If Auto Clock Set is unable to find a channel
to set the clock,
page 17.
you can set the clock
manually;
see
2 - GETTING STARTED
9
This procedure
When finished,
channel found.
4
may take a few minutes to complete.
the DVD-VCR will tune to the lowest
Auto Setup is Complete!
Please proceed to Chapter 3 for an introduction
basic operations of the DVD-VCR.
10
DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE
to the
Deck Control Keys
The DVD-VCR
controls
uses one set of
Power Button
to operate both decks.
The following keys are helpful
in successfully controlling
each deck.
Press the Power button on the remote control
to turn on the DVD-VCR.
or front panel
DVD Button
Press the DVD button on the remote control
to control the DVD deck.
•
when you want
The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display
to show that the DVD deck is selected.
VCR Button
Press the VCR button on the remote
to control the VCR deck.
•
control
when you want
The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to
show that the VHS deck is selected.
DVD-VHS Toggle
Press the DVD-VHS button on the front panel to toggle
control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.
The TV View Key
Press the TV View key repeatedly to cycle through all of your
input sources, including the DVD, VCR, Tuner (Ch##), Line 1
(front AV input), and Line 2 (rear AV input).
3 - BASIC OPERATION
11
Basic DVD Playback
Follow
playback
these instructions
to
a DVD.
1
Open Disc Drawer
Press the Open/Close
button on the remote control or
front panel to automatically
power on the DVD-VCR
and open the disc drawer.
2
Insert Disc
Place the disc in the drawer with the label side of the
disc facing up. If the disc has two sides, orient the disc
with the desired label facing up.
3
Close Disc Drawer
Press the Open/Close
button on the remote control
front panel to close the disc drawer.
•
Make sure the DVD deck is selected.
4 Play the
DVD
Press the Play/Pause button
front panel.
5
on the remote control
Many discs will begin playback
the disc drawer closes.
•
If the DVD has a disc menu, or more than one title,
the disc menu may appear.
Additional
automatically
or
•
•
•
•
12 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
or
when
DVD Options
For advanced DVD Setup options, see Chapter 5.
For Surround Sound Setup, see Chapter 6.
For special DVD Playback features, see Chapter 7.
Basic VHS Playback
To play a videotape, simply
insert it in the VH$ deck and
1
press the Play button. Tapes
without Record Safety Tabs can
be set to play automatically
when inserted; see page 67.
Insert VHS Tape
Insert a standard VHS videotape
into the VHS Deck.
Power will turn on automatically
videotape.
2
when you insert a
Play Tape
Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control or
front panel. If the tape is missing the Record Safety Tab
and Auto Play is turned on, the tape will begin to play
automatically,
see page 67.
\
_" Record Safety Tab
3
Stop Playback
Press the Stop button
on the remote control
or front
panel.
4
Eject Tape
Press the Open/Close
button on the remote control
the Eject button on the front panel.
5
Additional
For
For
For
For
or
VCR Options
special VCR Playback features, see Chapter 8.
VCR Recording features, see Chapter 9.
Timer Recording features, see Chapter 10.
VCR Plus+ Recording features, see Chapter 11.
3 - BASIC OPERATION
13
Basic TV Tuner Operations
The following buttons are used
when watching television via
the DVD-VCR's
built-in TV
tuner.
TV/VCR
Last Channel
Press to switch between your
TV's tuner and the VCR's internal
tuner.
Press to jump directly to the
previously viewed channel.
Channel
Up/Down
Press to change to the next or
previous channel.
Volume/Mute
Press to adjust the volume
of the
program you are watching. Press
Mute to toggle the sound on and
off.
• Also works in DVD and VCR
0-9 Buttons
Press to select channels
mode.
directly.
Display
Press to display
are watching.
100+ Button
Press to select channels
• Also works
mode.
in DVD
you
and VCR
100 and
higher. First, press the 100+
button, then press the remaining
digits using the 0-9 keys.
14 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
the channel
ChlO /
On-Screen Menu Navigation
The on-screen menu system
altows you to set all functions
for your DVD-VCR.
The
Setup Button
following keys are used to
open and navigate through
on-screen menu system,
on-screen
Enter Button
Press to access the DVD-VCR
menu system,
Press to confirm
certain menus,
settings
in
the
Return Button
Joystick Up/Down
-_ Set ]_rner Recording
Child Lock
Set Clock
DVD Setup
VCR & Channel Setup
LanguageP-angue/Idioma
Off
Returns to the last menu viewed
Moves menu selection arrow up
and down to cycle through menu
options
Clear Button
_/_, To Move
-> To Select
KETURN To Quit
The
Setup
opening
SeFeen
Menu
screen
menu
is the
of the
systef_
or exits the menu system.
Clears Menu options
screens.
Joystick Right
on certain
on-
Selects or changes menu options.
Front Panel Menu Buttons
The following front panel buttons
can also be used to control the
Joystick Left
menu system:
Moves backward
options
through
on certain screens.
menu
• Setup (behind flap door) =
Setup & Return
• Play/Pause = Joystick up
• Stop = Joystick clown
• Rewind = Joystick left
• Fast-Forward
= Joystick right
4- SYSTEM SETUP 15
Menu Language
Follow these steps to change
the on-screen menu language
to English, French or Spanish,
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
Press the Setup button.
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Using the joystick,
move the selection arrow to "Language/Langue/Idioma,"
then push right repeatedly to
translate the menu screen into English, French or
Spanish.
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DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
Manual
If Auto Setup was unable to
find a local TV station to set
the DVD-VCR's
internal
1
Open "Setup
Clock Set
Menu"
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NOTE: It is important to set
the clock for accurate Timer
Recording and VCR Plus
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Using the joystick, move the selection
Clock," then push right to select.
arrow to "Set
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Turn Off "Auto
Clock Set"
Move the selection arrow to "Auto Clock Set," then
push right to turn this feature "Off."
The "Set Clock
4 Select
"Set
Move the selection
right to select.
Menu"
will change
as shown.
Clock"
arrow
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then push
4 - SYSTEM SETUP 1 7
5
Set the Clock
Push the joystick
left/right to select each of the following
options, then push up/down (or use the 0-9 keys) to set
each option:
Set Month - Enter the month as a 2-digit
for January, press "01 ".
Set Year - Enter the year as a 2-digit
number;
number;
i.e.
i.e. for
2000, press "00".
Set Day - Enter the day as a 2-digit
the ninth, press "09".
Set Hour -Enter
12:00,
the hour as a 2-digit
Set AM/PM
Confirm
number;
as a 2-digit
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number;
Settings
Press the Return button to save your clock
18
i.e. for
- Enter 1 for AM and 2 for PM.
return to the Setup menu.
•
i.e. for
press "12".
Set Minute -Enter the minute
i.e. for 00:25, press "25".
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number;
Press Return again to exit.
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Daylight Savings Time
You can set the DVD-VCR
to
adjust for Daylight Savings
Time. Use this feature only if
Auto Clock Set has incorrectly
set the time. NOTE: If you are
an Arizona resident, turn
Daylight Savings Time off and
choose Mountain Standard
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
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Select "Set Clock"
Time on page 20.
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Clock," then push right to select.
arrow to "Set
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Set "Daylight
Savings"
Move the selection arrow to "Daylight
push right to select from the following
Auto - Uses Auto Clock
Savings,"
options:
Set information
if your area adjusts for Daylight
then
to determine
Savings Time.
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On - The DVD-VCR's clock will adjust for Daylight
Savings Time on the first Sunday in April and the last
Sunday in October.
Off - No Daylight
made.
Savings Time adjustments
will be
4 - SYSTEM SETUP 1 9
Time Zone
You can manually set the
Time Zone for your region.
Use this feature only if Auto
Clock Set has incorrectly
set the time by detecting a
nearby time zone. NOTE: If
you are an Arizona resident, choose Mountain
Standard Time and turn
Daylight
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
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Press the Setup button.
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2
Select "Set Clock"
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Using the joystick,
move the selection
Clock," then push right to select.
Savings Time oft:
arrow
to "Set
Turn On "Auto
Move the selection
Clock Set"
arrow to "Auto Clock
push right to turn this feature
•
The "Set Clock
Menu"
off
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as shown.
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Set "Time
Zone"
Move the selection arrow to "Time Zone,"
right to select from the following
options:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
20 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
then push
Auto - Selects the Time Zone found during Auto
Setup.
Eastern - Eastern Standard Time.
Central - Central Standard Time.
Mountain - Mountain Standard Time.
Pacific- Pacific Standard Time.
Alaska - Alaska Standard Time.
Hawaii - Hawaii Standard Time.
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If you know a station in your
area that broadcasts time
information,
Auto Clock
1
you can set the
Set Channel
Open "Setup
Menu"
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manually. For example, your
local PB$ station will usually
transmit the time and date, Use
this feature only if Auto Clock
Set has set the time incorrectly.
2
Select
"Set
Clock"
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Using the joystick, move the selection
Clock," then push right to select.
3
Turn On "Auto
Move the selection
arrow to "Set
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arrow to "Auto
Clock Set," then
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push right to turn this feature "On."
The "Set Clock
4
Set "Clock
Menu"
will change
as shown.
Set Channel"
Move the selection
arrow
to "Clock
push right to select from the following
Auto - Automatically
casts the time.
Set Channel,"
then
options:
seeks a station which
broad-
Ch## - Sets the DVD-VCR to search for a specific
station. Use the 0-9 keys to set the channel.
Line 1 - Searches for the time from a device con-
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Line 2 - Searches for the time from a device connected to the rear Line 2 inputs.
4 - SYSTEM SETUP 21
Tuner Band Setting
This feature allows you to
manually set the DVD-VCR's
tuner band to Antenna or
Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack
during initial setup.
• Use this setting only if Auto
Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e.
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
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,2 Select "VCR & Channel
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection arrow to "VCR &
Channel Setup," then push right to select.
channels are coming in on
the wrong channel numbers.
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push right to select.
4
Select "Tuner
to "Channel
Setup,"
_
detects the ]uner
then push
Auto - Automatically
•
Antenna - Indicates that the DVD-VCR is connected
to an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF antenna.
Cable - Indicates
TB_d_
Band"
•
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Move the selection arrow to "Tuner Band,"
right to select from the following options:
that the DVD-VCR
either Community
Antenna
without a cable box).
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then
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is connected
to
(i.e., cable TV
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Auto Channel
Search will
automatically
seek and store
all active channels in your
area.
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
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Select "VCR & Channel Setup"
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Using the joystick,
move the selection arrow to "VCR &
Channel Setup," then push right to select,
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Move the selection arrow
push right to select.
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to "Channel
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then
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Channel Search"
Move the selection arrow
then push right to select.
to "Auto
Channel
Search,"
The DVD-VCR will automatically
search for all
available channels in the selected Tuner Band. This
procedure
au
may take a few minutes to complete.
When finished,
the lowest channel
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Add/Remove
Use this feature if Auto
Channel Search missed a
Channels
1
channel that you would like to
add, or added a channel you
wish to remove.
Open "Setup
Menu"
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move the selection arrow to "VCR &
Channel Setup," then push right to select.
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Move the selection
Setup"
arrow
to "Channel
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then
push right to select.
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Move the selection
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Use the 0-9 keys to tune in the channel
wish to add or remove.
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then push right to add/remove
channel list.
the channel
from your
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add or remove additional
channels.
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The "Show Weak Channels"
feature aflows you to view
channels with weak reception
rather than substitute a blue
1
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Menu"
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screen,
Of
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P,ETU P_ To Q,it
,2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection arrow to "VCR &
Channel Setup," then push right to select,
RETUgN TO QUK
3
Select "Channel
Move the selection arrow
push right to select.
Setup"
to "Channel
Setup,"
then
I_RN
4 Select
"Show
J
TO GOBaJ_
Weak Channels"
Move the selection arrow to "Show Weak Channels,"
then push right to select from the following options:
Ne - Channels with poor reception
by a blue screen.
will be replaced
Yes - Channels
played.
will
with poor reception
be dis-
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4 - SYSTEM SETUP 25
Tuner Audio
Today most television programs are broadcast in stereo.
However, there are times you
may wish to set the Tuner
Audio to Mono, Stereo, SAP, or
TV+SAt_
Display Tuner Audio Status
Press the Audio button
while the TV View is set to the
Tuner (i.e., you are watching TV).
• The current ]uner Audio status will appear
upper right corner
2
in the
of the screen.
Select Tuner Audio
Push the joystick
up/down to select From the following
options, then press Enter to select:
•
Mono - Monaural (single-channel)
audio. Combines
the left and right audio signals into one channel. Use
when connecting
the VCR to a Mono output device,
such as a monitor.
•
Stereo - Two-channel
MTS stereo sound split into left
and right channels. When a show is not broadcast in
stereo, the sound reverts to Mono.
•
SAP - Second Audio Program. Optional audio signal,
often used to transmit a second language, news, or
weather broadcasts.
TV+SAP
- Delivers
Mono from the left channel
and
Second Audio Program (SAP) from the right channel.
This is useful if you want to listen to a second language with headphones while the primary language is
played through your TV speakers.
NOTE: Only audio selections which are available
selected TV program will be displayed.
26 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
for the
Child Lock
To prevent children from
tampering with the DVD-VCR,
Child Lock disables all front
Open the "Setup
Menu"
]I'JII,_H;
.._ _ ilr_v _ldin
I
C31ild/odc
SeLCle_
DVD ._mp
Wg & Cl'aaneJ _up
Press the Setup button.
panel keys so the DVD-VCR
can only be operated with the
remote control,
'1'1,5To _
Off
..,* To_loc[
RETUP,
N ToOu_
,2 Select "Child
Lock"
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "Child
Lock," then push right to select from the following
options:
Off - Child Lock is disabled.
fully functional.
The front panel keys are
On - Child
locked.
The front panel keys are
You will
Lock is enabled.
need the remote
and resume normal
control
to disable Child
]I'JII,_H¢
_ Ilr_, _dlr_
-_ C31ild/odc
SeLCle_
Off
O_
DVD._mp
Wg & Cl_mneJ _up
Lock
front panel operation.
4 - SYSTEM SETUP 27
Front Panel Dimmer
You can set the Front Panel
Display to be bright all the
time, dim all the time, dim
between the hours of 10:00
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
•4 _t ]liner p,_e_ding
Child Lack
Press the Setup button.
C_
ow_
VCK & Glannel_p
p.m. and 6:00 a.m., or of£
P_JRN
,2 Select "VCR & Channel
_
(_ii
Setup"
II1'1Jli'=i
_Tet
_ner I_lng
Child Lock
Using the joystick,
move the selection arrow to "VCR &
Channel Setup," then push right to select.
Of_
,,_ VCR ,_ Chanml _p
'1'/, I. TO k*,o,e
3
Set "Panel
Display"
Move the selection arrow to "Panel Display,"
right to select from the following options:
•
Auto - Front Panel Display
then push
will dim automatically
during DVD playback, and between 10:00 p.m. and
6:00 a.m.; otherwise, it will be bright.
Bright
time.
- Front Panel Display
will
Dim - Front Panel Display will
Off - Front Panel Display
28 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
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be bright all the
be dim all the time.
will be off.
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Auto
AuLo
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Off
TV Aspect Ratio
Set the aspect ratio (length x
width) of your TV screen so the
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
_L,la.u_:l
Child L_d(
DVD player will display
movies at the appropriate
size
for your television. Choose
from standard, fetterbox, or
widescreen format.
Press the Setup button.
Off
DVD _p
VCR & c11annel,Temp
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P_TUP.NToQu_
2
Select "DVD
Setup"
_L,la.u_:l
Child L_d(
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
arrow to "DVD
Off
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VCR & C11annel,Temp
Lmluag_l.an_e_ldlcr_
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P_TUP._ ToQu_
3
Set "TV Aspect Ratio"
Move the selection arrow to "TV Aspect Ratio,"
push right to select from the following
options:
then
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g_To
Leq_q_Aud_ Setup
Padng_l
_le_:kLevel
4:3PS - 4:3 Pan & Scan. The familiar
&3ps
4_LB
16:_
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L_v
way of watch-
ing VHS movies, this method selectively crops (by
panning and scanning to keep the most important
part of the picture visible) wide screen movies to fit a
standard 4:3 television screen.
4:3LB - 4:3 Letterbox. This method displays the full
width of the widescreen movie on a standard 4:3
television. As a result, black bars will appear at the
top and bottom of the screen.
16:9 - 16:9 Widescreen.
This method
allows you to
view the full 16:9 picture on a widescreen
sion.
televi-
5 - DVD SETUP 29
Still Mode
The Still Mode feature
set the default method
lets you
of
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
Child L_d(
freezing a single image on the
screen during DVD playback.
Press the Setup button.
Off
DVD _p
VC_ & Chmnd Sewp
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'1'/_ To _
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How it Works
Because each frame of a
standard NTSC video image is
made up of two fields (odd
and even scan lines), there are
2
•
arrow
to "DVD
Set llr_lr R,_mding
Child lock
Set Clc_
Off
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VCR & Ch_mnel_tup
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3
Set "Still
Mode"
Move the selection arrow to "Still Mode,"
right to select from the following
options:
then push
•
by detecting
Preventsgitter, but at the
sacrifice of fine detail.
30 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
two ways to freeze an image
during DVD playback:
• Frame - Freezes both the
odd and even scan lines
that make up a single
frame. Excellent for graphic
detail, but may cause jitter
in high motion scenes.
Field - Doubles either the
odd or the even scan lines.
Select "DVD
Auto - Selects Still Mode automatically
motion in the scene.
•
Frame - Select if you want to see fine text more
clearly than in Auto mode.
•
Field - Select if the screen shakes in Auto mode.
W_pect _
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Black Level
The Black Level feature adjusts
the reference level of black in
1
•
Menu"
_Llla_';:L
Child L_k
_tLl_k
DVO S_Up
VCR & Gt anreBI5emp
Lan_ige_ldl0rda
Press the Setup button.
the video signal to one of two
choices:
•
Open "Setup
High - Standard NTSC
black level, Yields consistent contrast through all
sources.
Low- Enhanced black
level. For increased
during
tl_
2
Select "DVD
D VD playback,
3
Set "Black
-P To_
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select,
contrast
To Mo_
P,ETURNTD {_
O_
arrow to "DVD
Set _mer Pao_ding
Child Lc_
_Cl_k
Oil
--> DVD _tup
VL_ & channel S_up
Level"
Move the selection arrow to "Black Level,"
right to select from the following options:
then push
I'l'f'_l'
W,_p_
P_o
L_qd_dlo
S_p
P_nl G0n_d
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-_ Bbd< Levi
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_
L_
LO_
HI_
High - Standard NTSC reference Black Level for
consistent brightness/contrast
across all sources.
low - Enhanced Black Level for increased
hess/contrast when viewing DVDs.
bright-
5 - DVD SETUP 31
Audio Language
Follow these steps to choose
your preferred
language for
DVD audio soundtracks.
The
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
-_ Set graer P.eo_ dinll
Chi_dLo=k
Set Ll_k
urn S_p
VCR & Otanr_l Setup
Lan_ge_l_ld_la
Press the Setup button.
DVD- VCR will automatically
default to the language you
choose if it is available
on a
given
O_
P._URN_
DVD.
2
Select "DVD
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
1t I'lll'lltl,
_ _mer Pa_te_dlr_
Child Led(
Set Oock
.._ DVD Setup
arrow to "DVD
Off
_Su_ldr_r_
4'/_. To Mo_
--_To 5ek_t
KETUKN To Qu_
3
Select "Language/Audio
Move the selection
arrow
Setup"
to "Language/Audio
lVAiped R_e
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4_PS
Paangco_ul
Setup,"
then push right to select.
[_
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P.E_gN TOq_
4 Select
"Audio"
Move the selection
select.
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Ar=blc
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C_
Hindi
Pa_ue_
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P._um
Tur_h
5
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Set "Audio
arrow
to "Audio,"
then push right to
DT_CMenu
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DTSDe:e_r
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_i_]_En_lL41]
Language" Preference
Ehrl_ TOSde_t
If you do not see the audio
language that you wish, select
"More... " to display additional
choices.
32 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
Move the selection arrow to your preferred language
DVD audio soundtracks, then push Enter to select.
for
Or_n_l
En_rToSelect
Subtitle Language
Follow these steps to choose
your preferred
language for
DVD subtitles.
The DVD-VCR
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
_Llla:,::l
-_ Set _t_r _ln
¢l_lld Lock
8
O_
Press the Setup button.
will automatically
default to
the language you choose if it is
available on a given DVD.
_R & Ollnml _'bJp
Lan_Ja_u_dk_l=
_'/_, To ;_ve
P_l U RNTo(_lt
2
Select "DVD
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select,
3
Select "Language/Audio
4 ToSek_
t I'I _l'llt _
,?_.t_ met Re_lr_
Child Lock
Set Oock
-_ DVD _p
arrow to "DVD
O_
Setup"
..z*LeJt_pJeqZ_Auclo
_,_p
Move the selection
arrow
to "Language/Audio
Setup,"
Ra_nB Canaol
[None]
_TII Mode
Au_
Bled(Level
,MtVideoOUt
then push right to select.
LOW
lVAs_ct Rdo
4
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C_ln_
Greek
Nor_
Hlhd
Fef_ueu
5uordl
Select "Subtitle"
Move the selection
to select.
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l_ddsh
B_TERTo_t
ff you do not see the subtitle
language that you wish, select
"More... " to display additional
choices.
4_3PS /
arrow
to "Subtitle,"
then push right
Audio
_r_lhil]
[_enu
u_a=mlc Cq_wi_e
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D_D_
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Y_
No
Dolbf Dil_ital
Setup
_*a, _o _
5
Set "Subtitle
-_ToChile
Language" Preference
-eAu_
Move the selection arrow to your preferred
DVD subtitles, then push Enter to select.
language
for
_eu_
Er_li_
Fm_il
I_li=_
Ned_
En_ TO_de_
5 - DVD SETUP 33
Disc Menu Language
Follow these steps to choose
your preferred
language for
DVD disc menus. The DVD-
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
ILIla''::
-) _ _tr_r I_,dln
8
_1_]_ Lock
Press the Setup button.
Off
C_n_
"v_R & C_lanml SebJp
Lnngg_a_u'_Jld
k_nn
VCR will automatically
default
to the language you choose if
it is available
on a given DVD.
_*/4. To Move
4 To_elect
PZI UKN To(_JIt
2
Select "DVD
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
It I =1J=_l_u=
Set_mer P._;_dir_
Child Lec_
arrow
to "DVD
--_ DVD _tup
VL_ & Channel Setup
_Bue_di_
t'/€ To Mo_
RETURN
ToQu_
3
Select "Language/Audio
Move the selection
Setup"
arrow to "Language/Audio
4 La_ua_Audo _p
P_a_ _lml
_TIIMode
Bb_ Le_
_t Vt_oOut
1VAS_Ct_
TO_u R
Setup,"
then push right to select.
4
Dmuk
_blc
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Scandm
NOOk
OtT_
G_ek
Hlndl
Poldd
-z.
Pa_lues
Ce_y
._nl
Rmdm
^fdkmms
lbrdsh
ENT_To
Menu"
Move the selection
right to select.
arrow to "Disc Menu,"
Set "Disc
then push
_u_[E_lld_] /
_/_Ta
,,_TO
Change
Mo,,e
Menu Language" Preference
DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
Move the selection arrow to your preferred language
DVD disc menus, then push Enter to select.
4_PS
4 D_Menu
DynamicComp,_m_aa
DolbyDi/F Decae_r
DTSOecader
DolbyO_lSe_p
Audi°sub_de
_1
If you do not see the Disc Menu
language that you wish, select
"More... " to display additional
choices.
34
5
Select "Disc
[None]
AU_
LC_V
for
_
ToSde¢_
[E_lld_]
Off
ym
Na
Dynamic Compression
Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e.
the difference between the
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
-_ t_t _r_r P*_xling
_t Cl_k
CVU s_p
VCR & Gtanr_l 5e_p
Language_ldl0ma
Press the Setup button.
quietest and loudest passages
of a DVD soundtrack. This
enables you to limit loud
noises, such as explosions,
raise the volume of quiet
P,ETURN TD(_
or
,2 Select "DVD
passages, such as whispering,
while watching a movie. This
is convenient
for viewing
movies fate at night.
Setup"
t I 'lIll'llt_
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
arrow to "DVD
Child LO_
,_,t Clock
,_ DVD 3etup
& Channel Setup
L=m_u_wlJm_uwldi_
Ot_
'l*/a_ TO Mo_e
.-_ TO Sale_
RErURN To qur=
3
Select "Language/Audio
Move the selection
arrow
Setup"
to "Language/Audio
Setup,"
w,_,p_ e,,_
-z, Lar,zu_Audo
_up
I_J_ C_i_l
IIl,,id_Le_
Nt "_dgoOut
then push right to select.
I_i_N
4 Set "Dynamic
4:]PS
[None]
Low
To_uit
Compression"
Move the selection arrow to "Dynamic
Compression,"
then push right to select from the following options:
_l_lde
DT_C_4enu
,@ Dylgmlc _bn
DOlI_ D_ Decader
DfS Dto_er
I,etJJg3_]
_11_1_]
Off
Yes
NO
Off
On
On - The total dynamic range of the DVD
soundtrack will be compressed, so quiet passages
will be louder and loud passages will be softer.
Off - The original
dynamic
range will be preserved.
5- DVD SETUP 35
Rating Control
Rating Control is a password
protected system that allows
you to block playback of
DVDs based on their content.
The system uses an eight level
rating system.
• If you try to play a DVD
that exceeds the selected
•
Settings
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
_i,la.:l_:l
..i. Se,
Hlr,_r I_o_ln
Child Lode
Press the Setup button.
8
Off
DVD _p
V(_ & Ch_lnd ,Ze_p
L_uag_l.an#_llOr_
I'/;
To _
.e To_ec;
P_TUP.NToqua;
2
rating, an error message
will appear.
Not all discs are rated.
Select "DVD
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select,
_lllaZl_:l
arrow
to "DVD
set_rner PJ_ordJn
8
Child Lock
S_Cl_dc
-J DVD _p
Off
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gETURr_ToQuk
3
Select "Rating
Control"
Move the selection arrow to "Rating
push right to select,
4 Select
"Require
1'|1_1'
Control,"
then
Bl_dc kf_l
Password"
•• RequirePam_oq]
Move the selection arrow to "Require
push right to select from the following
•
•
36 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
LOW
Password,"
options:
then
No - Indicates that no password is required to view
any DVD disc or to change Rating Control options.
No additional Rating Control settings are necessary.
Yes - Indicates that a password is required to view
some DVD discs and to view Rating Control options. The menu will change as shown.
PJ_JP,N ToQ._
_
_
NOTES:
The first time "Require Password" is set to "Yes," you will be prompted to enter a new password.
If the "Enter Password" screen appears, then "Require Password" has already been set to "Yes." Please skip
to Step 5.
5
Enter Password
Enter a 4-digit password
remote control.
Write your password
using the 0-9 keys on the
down,
and keep it in a safe
place in case you need it to change your settings
later.
6
Select "Change
Rating Level"
Requi_ Fc_
/_12
Move the selection arrow
then push right to select.
to "Change
Rating Level,"
8
I
Chi_
_uk
pro=E_rr_ToFin_
7
Change Rating Level
Use the joystick
=',',
'°
to select one of the following
ratings:
Le_2
Level
Level
Level
Level
1 (G)
2
3 (PG)
4 (PG-13)
•
•
•
•
Level
Level
Level
Level
5
6 (R)
7 (NC-17)
8
I
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8
QIIId
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Le_17(__l_
Le_l_
PromENI_TO
All ratings above the level you select will also be blocked, e.g., if you block Level
6, then Levels 7 and 8 will also be blocked. Press Enter to confirm your selection.
5 - DVD SETUP 37
Changing the Rating Control Password
Follow
these instructions
to
Select "Changing
change the Rating Control
password+
Password"
Use the joystick to select "Changing
"Rating Control" menu.
Password"
from the
F_E11
IRN TOGOB_
2
Enter New Password
Enter a new 4-digit
remote control.
password
using the 0-9 keys on the
F_E11
IRN TOGOB_
3
Re-enter Password
Enter the same 4-digit password using the 0-9
the remote control to confirm your password.
keys on
F_E11
IRN TOGOB_
4
Confirm
New Password
_ilt t6,_Th+l ,,
After you re-enter the password, a menu will appear to
indicate whether or not the password has been successfully changed. Press the Return button to continue.
Press the Return button repeatedly
system.
38
DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
to exit the menu
_,_IWORD
_rpJRN To_ir_
A/V Receiver Connections
To take full advantage of the
movie theater experience that
Before You Begin...
DVD offers, you may want to
connect your DVD-VCR to a
complete Surround Sound
system, including an A/V
Receiver and six Surround
If your A/V receiver is NOT equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you will want to use the DVD-VCR's
built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the Analog Audio Out connection
below.
If your A/V receiver IS equipped with a Dolby Digital
VCR's built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the Digital
Decoder, you have the option to bypass the DVDAudio Out connection
below.
Sound speakers. Choose either
the analog or digital connection, depending on whether or
not your A/V receiver is
equipped
Decoder.
with a Dofby
1 Analog Audio Out
Connect six standard RCA cables from the Analog
Audio Out]acks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR
their corresponding
5.1 channel input]acks
on your
A/V Receiver:
Digital
to
Surround Right/Left
Rear Right/Left
Subwoofer
Center
2
Digital
Audio
To 5.1 Channel Inputof an AN Receiver
viithout a Dothy Digital Decoder
Out
Connect EITHER an optical cable OR a digital coaxial
cable from the Digital Audio Out]acks
on the back
panel of the DVD-VCR to their corresponding
Digital
Audio Input]acks
on your A/V Receiver:
Optical L
Coaxial
|
Use whichever connection
on your A/V Receiver.
Proceed to "Dolby
Digital
Decoder
Setting"
is available
on page 40.
To Digital Audio Input of an AN Receiver
with a Dothy Digital Decader
6-SPEAKERSETUP 39
Dolby Digital Decoder Setting
If your A/V receiver is
equipped with a Dofby Digital
decoder, your D VD-VCR can
output Dolby Digital 5. 1
sound, but you MUST enable
this feature in the menu system
to prevent damage to your
speakers.
1
Menu"
1] I'lzr,_'=i
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Ch_d L_k
S=tCl_k
Press the Setup button.
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PrO S_p
VCK & Qtanr_l Setup
Lan_mge_l Jl_e*qdk_la
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-) Tosekx_
P,ETURN To_
2
NOTE: Select "Yes" ONLY if
Select "DVD
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
you have connected a Dolby
Digital-equipped
A/V receiver
to the Digital Output (optical
or coaxial) on the DVD-VCR
back panel.
Open "Setup
arrow to "DVD
;ll'lzr,_'=i
t,_t Ilre,or I_o_lnlg
_ikJ Lock
SetCl_k
O_
-Z*DVD Se_,p
VCK & (31an,zel5el=p
_Lan_d_a
3
Select "Language/Audio
Move the selection arrow
then push right to select.
Setup"
to "Language/Audio
Setup,"
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Still Made
PJtv_eoout
4
Set "Dolby
Dig. Decoder"
Move the selection arrow to "Dolby Dig. Decoder,"
then push right to select from the following options:
•
Yes - Indicates that your A/V receiver
with a Dolby Digital decoder.
is equipped
No - Indicates that your A/V receiver is NOT
equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder.
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DTS Decoder Setting
If your A/V receiver is
equipped with a DTS decoder,
1
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DTS digital sound, but you
MUST enable this feature in
Open "Setup
Menu"
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the menu system.
NOTE: Select "Yes" ONLY if
2
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Digital Output (optical or
coaxial) on the DVD-VCR back
Select "DVD
Setup"
Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
arrow to "DVD
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Move the selection arrow to "DTS Decoder,"
right to select from the following options:
then push
No - Indicates that your A/V receiver
equipped with a DTS decoder.
is NOT
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with a DTS decoder.
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Speaker Setup Overview
The Speaker Setup menus
allow you to customize the
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sound setup, including speaker
sizes, channel delays and
channel levels. For proper
audio performance,
you must
set up the system to match
your speaker configuration.
Speaker Placement
Position your speakers as shown in the diagram.
speakers should surround your primary listening
The six
area.
LF/RF (Left Front/Right Front) - Usually the largest
speakers in the room. Used for primary action.
•
C (Center) - Often
used for dialog.
•
SUB (Subwoofer) - For low frequency effects. Low
frequencies are non-directional,
so this speaker can
be placed nearly anywhere in the vicinity of your
listening area.
LR/RR (Left Rear/Right
Rear Speakers) - Also called
Surround Speakers, used for ambient
special effects.
noise and
Speaker Size
For optimal
audio performance,
specify the relative
size
of your Front, Center, and Rear Speakers. If you do not
connect Center or Rear speakers, make sure to set these
to "None." For Subwoofer, simply select "Yes" or "No."
Front Speakers - Select Large or Small; see page 45.
•
Center Speaker - Select Large, Small or None; see
page 46.
Rear Speakers - Select Small, Large, None; see page
47.
•
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Subwoofer
- Select Yes or No; see page 45.
Speaker Placement
Diagram
Setting Levels
Level is a fancy term for volume. You can change the
level of your Center Speaker, Rear Speakers, and
Subwoofer relative to your Front Speakers in 1db
(decibel) increments from 0 to -6.
Subwoofer
- Select from 0 to -6dB; see page 45.
Center Speaker - Select from 0 to -6dB; see page 46.
Right/Left
page 47.
Channel
Rear Speakers - Select from 0 to -6dB; see
Delays
Ideally all of your speakers will be the same distance
from your primary listening area, If not, you can set
Channel Delays for your center and surround speakers
so all audio signals arrive at the same time, Assume 1
mS (millisecond)
of delay for every 1 foot of distance
relative to your front speakers,
Center Speaker - Select 0-5mS; see page 46.
Rear Speakers - Select 0-15mS;
NOTE: See sidebar to calculate
see page 47.
delays.
Speaker Test
The Speaker -lest feature allows you to check your
levels using a white noise signal as a neutral reference;
see page 48.
6 - SPEAKERSETUP 43
Front Speaker/Subwoofer
Follow these steps to set the
size of your front speakers
and
the level of your subwoofer
(if
1
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Using the joystick, move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
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Set "Front
Speakers"
Move the selection arrow to "Front Speakers,"
right to select from the following
options:
•
Large - Select if the Front Speakers have a low
frequency of 100Hz or below. If you do not connect
a subwoofer, always set the Front Speakers to Large.
•
Small - Select if the Front Speakers have a low
frequency
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Set "Subwoofer
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Yes - If you have connected
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No - If you have NOT connected
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Speaker Settings"
on
6-SPEAKERSETUP 45
Center/Rear
Follow these steps to set the
size, delay, and level of your
center and rear speakers (if
Speaker Settings
1 Select "Surround
Setup"
From the "Dolby Digital Setup" menu, move the
selection arrow to "Surround Setup," then push right to
select.
applicable),
,2 Set "Center
3
Large - Indicates that your Center Speaker is large.
Small - Indicates that your Center Speaker is small.
None - Indicates that you do not have a Center
Speaker.
Set "Center
4
then push
0mS - 5mS - Indicates the relative delay between
your Front Speakers and your Center Speaker.
Set "Center
Level"
Move the selection arrow to "Center Level," then push
right to select from the following options:
•
OdB to-
6dB-
Indicates the incremental
in loudness between
Center Speaker.
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Move the selection arrow to "Rear Speakers,"
right to select from the following options:
then push
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Set "Rear Delay"
Move the selection
right to select from
arrow to "Rear Delay,"
the following options:
then push
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your Front Speakers and your Rear Speakers.
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Small - Indicates that your Rear Speakers are small.
Large -Indicates that your Rear Speakers are large.
None - Indicates that you do not have Rear Speakers.
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Set Rear Levels
Move the selection
arrow to "Rear Left Level"
or Rear
Right Level," then push right to select from the following options:
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difference
in loudness between your Front Speakers and your
Right Rear or Left Rear Speaker.
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Your Speaker Levels" on
6-SPEAKERSETUP
47
Testing Your Speaker Levels
Now that you have connected
your speakers and made all
adjustments, you can check
your work with the built-in
Speaker Test. The Speaker Test
will play a white noise signal
for 5 seconds in every speaker
so you can go back and make
fine adjustments to the levels
for your Center Speaker, Rear
Speakers, and Subwoofer
1 Select "Speaker
Test"
From the "Dolby Digital Setup" menu, move the
selection arrow to "Speaker lest," then push right to
select.
2
Test Speaker Levels
The DVD-VCR will loop playback white noise in each
speaker for 5 seconds in the following order:
1. Front Left
2. Center
3. Front Right
4. Subwoofer
5. Right Rear
6. Left Rear
Listen carefully to the relative loudness of each speaker,
Ideally, the relative loudness of each speaker will be the
same when you are in your primary listening area,
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•
To adjust the level of a particular
steps on pages 44-47.
speaker, repeat the
•
To exit the Speaker lest, press the Return button.
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Special Playback Features
During DVD/CD playback you
can select from the following
special playback options, To
resume normal playback, press
the Play/Pause button,
Freeze
Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control
during playback.
The picture will freeze and the audio will mute.
]o resume playback, press the Play/Pause button.
If the player is left in Freeze mode for 2 minutes, it will stop
automatically.
Frame Advance
While in Freeze mode, press the Frame/Step
control to advance one frame at a time.
button on the remote
Audio is muted during Frame Advance mode.
Press Play/Pause to resume normal playback.
NOTE: Frame Advance operates only in the forward
direction.
Skip Forward/Back
While
a CD or DVD disc is in Play mode, press the Skip Forward/
Back buttons on the remote control or front panel to jump
and backward through disc chapters/tracks.
Skip Forward will jump to the next chapter/track.
Skip Back will jump to the beginning of the current
Press Skip Back again to jump to the beginning of
the previous chapter/track.
forward
chapter/track.
Search Forward/Back
While a disc is in Play mode, press the Search Forward/Back buttons
on the remote control to visually search forward and backward at
variable speeds:
7 - DVD OPERATIONS 49
Each press increases or decreases the speed from normal playback
to 2X - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X. Press Play to resume normal speed.
Front Panel Search Keys - Press and hold the Forward/Back
buttons on the front panel to visually search forward/backward
at
2x - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X speed. Release the Forward/Back
button
to resume normal speed.
Slow Motion
During playback, press the Play/Pause button to Freeze the image.
Then use the Search Forward/Back
buttons to play in slow motion at
variable speeds.
•
•
•
•
Each press increases or decreases the speed from normal playback
to 1/8 speed to 1/4 speed to 1/2 speed.
Audio is muted during slow motion playback.
Press the Play/Pause button to resume normal playback.
Front Panel Slow Motion Keys - Press and hold the Forward/Back
buttons on the front panel to activate slow motion playback.
Release button to resume normal speed.
Stop/Resume
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•
Press the Stop button once to stop playback. To resume the movie/
CD from the point where the disc stopped, press the Play/Pause
button.
•
Press the Stop button twice to completely
stop playback. The next
time you press Play/Pause, the disc will start over from the beginning.
Disc Menu Navigation
Many DVDs feature their own
menu systems, where you can
select Titles, Chapters, Audio
Tracks, Subtitles, and special
disc features, such as movie
trailers, and information
on the
cast. Use these buttons to
make selections in the Disc
Menu Button
Press to access the DVD's
Disc menu, if applicable.
Joystick
menus.
Use to navigate through
•
Push up, down,
DVD's
Disc menu options.
left and right to highlight
menu choices.
Enter Button
Press to make your selections
in the Disc menu.
Title Button
Press to access the DVD's
Title menu,
if applicable.
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Title/Chapter/Time
If you press the Display button
during DVD playback, you can
view the current Title, Chapter/
1
View DVD/CD
Display
Press the Display button on the remote
DVD/CD playback.
Track, and counter position.
You can also use this screen as
shortcut to select any Title,
Chapter/Track,
or counter
position on the disc.
Selection
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Push the joystick
left/right to select Title, then push up/
down to change among all available titles on the disc.
•
The "T" icon will light on the Front Panel Display,
followed by the current
and seconds.
3
Select Chapter
title number,
hours, minutes,
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or Track
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Push the joystick
left/right to select Chapter or Track,
then push up/down to change among all available
Chapters/Tracks
on the disc.
•
The "T" icon will light on the Front Panel Display,
followed by the current
and seconds.
4
Select Counter
title number,
hours, minutes,
Position
Push the joystick
left/right to select the counter position
indicator, then use the number keys (0-9) to enter the
desired counter position in the format HH:MM:SS (H =
Hours, M = Minutes, S = Seconds).
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Zoom
You can zoom
in at 2 or 4
times the normal magnification
while watching a DVD, and 2
times while watching a VCD.
1
Open Zoom Magnifying
Glass
During Playback or Pause mode, press the Zoom button
to display the "Magnifying
Glass icon" on the screen.
,2
Position Magnifying
Glass
Use the joystick to move the magnifying glass to any
position on the screen you want to zoom.
3
Zoom In
Press the Enter button repeatedly
- 2X - and normal magnification.
to zoom
in at 2X - 4X
2X_-4X_-2X_-Normal
7 - DVD OPERATIONS 53
Anl le
Some DVDs allow .you to view
the same scene from different
1
perspectives, or angles, while
watching a movie. Press the
Angle button to activate this
feature.
Check for Angle Marker
Angle Icon
If multiple Angles are available on the DVD, the Angle
mark will appear on the front panel display during
playback.
,2 View Angle Options
If the Angle mark is present, press the Angle button to
view the Angle Selection menu.
3
Select Screen Angle
Push the joystick
screen angles.
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up/down
to select one of the available
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Subtitle
Many DVDs provide subtitles
in one or more languages. The
Subtitle button provides a
shortcut to view and select
Open Subtitle Menu
During
playback,
press the Subtitle button.
these options.
2
Set Subtitle
Language
ENG. I / Subtitle _/J_
I_ ENG.
Push the joystick
up/down
subtitle languages.
to select among all available
Subtitle languages are often represented
tions; i.e. "ESP" for "espahol."
3
Activate
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Subtitles
ENG,
Push the joystick
left/right
The default subtitle
to turn subtitles
-)Off
On or Off,
setting is Off.
Press the Enter button
to confirm
your selection.
7- DVD OPERATIONS 55
A-B Repeat
The A-B Repeat function
alfows you to repeat any
segment of a DVD or CD over
and over again. Simply mark
the beginning point (A) and
the ending point (B) of the
/
Select A-B Repeat Function
In Play mode, press the A-B button, then push the
joystick
left/right to select A-B Repeat,
•
"A-" will blink when A-B Repeat is selected,
NOTE: If you are playing a CD, the menu will display
"]rack" in place of "Chapter"
segment you want to review.
2
Mark the Starting Point
Press the Enter button at the beginning
you want to repeat (Point A).
•
"B" will
blink after Point A is selected,
NOTE: The minimum
4
of the segment
AB Repeat time is 5 seconds,
Mark the Ending Point
Press the Enter button again at the end of the segment
you want to repeat (Point B).
•
5
The segment
loop.
will begin repeating
in a continuous
Cancel A-B Repeat
Press the A-B button to open the Repeat Menu, push the
joystick
left/right to highlight "Off," then press the Enter
button,
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Repeat Chapter/Title
You can repeat a single
chapter over and over, or
repeat a complete title,
1
Open Repeat Menu
In Play mode, press the Repeat button to open the
Repeat menu
The current
Repeat Mode will blink
,2 Select "Chapter"
off
Push the joystick
"Chapter"
lected
3
left/right
will blink
to select "Chapter"
when Chapter
^-B
Repeat Chapter
chapter/
Select "Title"
Repeat (Off
Push the joystick
"Title"
5
T_
Repeat is se-
Press the Enter button to repeat the current
track
4
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left/right
to select "Title"
will blink when Title Repeat is selected
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Repeat Title
Press the Enter button to repeat the title.
7- DVD OPERATIONS 57
Audio
Many DVDs provide multiple
language and audio setup
options, such as Dolby Digital
5. 1, Dolby Pro Logic, or LPCM
2 Channel audio. The Audio
button provides
a shortcut
1
Open the Audio Menu
During playback,
control.
press the Audio button on the remote
to
view and select among all
available options for a given
disc.
2
Select DVD Audio Track
Push the joystick up/down to select the desired
guage/audio setup on the DVD.
Languages are represented
"ESP" for "espa_ol."
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by abbreviations;
lan-
i.e.
Bookmarks
You can insert up to three
Bookmarks on your DVDs, so
you can jump quickly to your
favorite scene or son 9.
1
Open Bookmark
Menu
During playback, press the Mark button on the remote
control. The "Mark" header will appear on the screen.
,2 Select Bookmark
Placeholder
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Push the joystick
left/right to move to one of the three
bookmark placeholders (- - -).
The selected
3
placeholder
will
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Enter t° Set /
blink.
Set the Bookmark
Play the DVD to the scene you want to bookmark, then
press the Enter button. The placeholder will change to a
number (1, 2 or 3).
You can continue setting up to three bookmarks.
When finished, press the Mark button to exit.
4
Play Bookmark
During playback,
remote control.
press the Mark button
Push the joystick
bookmark.
left/right
on the
to move to a previously
set
Press the Play/Pause button to play the bookmark.
Press the Clear button to cancel the bookmark.
Press the Mark button
menu.
again to exit the Bookmark
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Programmed
Playback
Programmed Playback lets you
set a custom order for playback
of chapters/tracks on a DVD or
CD.
Open "Playback
While
Mode" Menu
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Using the joystick,
move the selection arrow to "Programmed Play," then push right to select.
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Select Chapter/Track
Push the joystick
up/down to select the first chapter/
track in your revised playback list, then press the Enter
button.
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chapters/tracks,
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Press the Clear button to change selections.
Play Revised Order
Press the Play/Pause button.
programmed order.
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Program Playback Order
Use the joystick to select the remaining
pressing Enter after each.
5
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The disc will play back in the custom
While in Play mode, press the Clear button on the remote control
cancel Programmed Play.
to
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Random Playback
DVD Random Playback lets
the DVD-VCR set a random
1
Open Playback Mode Menu
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In Stop mode, press the Mode button.
order for playback of chapters/
tracks on a DVD or CD.
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Select Random Play
Using the joystick,
move the selection
dom Play," then push right to select.
•
3
The disc will
order.
playback
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Cancel Random Play
Press the Clear button on the remote
Random
control
to cancel
Play.
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MP3 Playback
MP3 is a popular music format
which allows you to compress
music files up to 1/12 of their
1
Insert Disc
Insert a CD-R with MP3 files into the DVD deck.
original size while retaining
near CD quality sound. Your
DVD-VCR can playback MP3
files burned onto a CD-R disc.
•
2
The MP3 main menu will appear after a few
seconds and the first song on the disc will begin
playing.
Select Folder
Push the joystick
up/down
to select the folder on
the CD-R which contains the MP3 files you want
to hear, then press Enter to select.
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If there are more than 8 folders on the disc,
push the joystick
folders.
left/right
to view
additional
If there are no folders on the CD-R, skip to Step 3.
3
Select MP3 File
Push thejoystick
MP3 file.
up/down to select the desired
If there are more than 8 MP3 files in the
selected folder,
view additional
push the joystick
MP3 files.
left/right
to
File names are truncated to eight characters: the
first six characters of the song, plus an asterisk
(*), then a number.
Press the Return button to back up and select
another folder.
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Press either the Enter button on the remote
play the selected
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control
to
song.
While the song is playing, you can use the joystick
browse through other folders.
to
Stop MP3 Selection
Press the Stop button
playback.
on the remote
control
to stop
7 - DVD OPERATIONS 63
3D Sound
3D Audio is an enhanced
audio mode that creates the
illusion of Surround Sound
1
Open 3D Sound Menu
off
During playback of a DVD,
on the remote control.
with only two speakers.
2
press the 3D Sound button
Set 3D Sound
Push the joystick up/down to set "3D Sound" On or
Off, then push the 3D Sound button to confirm your
selection,
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Sound
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Special Playback Features
While a videotape is playing,
you can enjoy a variety of
special playback features,
including Freeze, Frame
Advance, Skip, Repeat, and
more. Press the Play button
again to resume normal
playback.
Freeze
Skip
From Play mode, press Play/
Pause to freeze a single frame.
From Play mode, press Skip to
cue ahead exactly 1 minute.
Press Skip repeatedly up to 5
times to cue ahead 1-5 minutes.
Frame Advance
From Freeze mode, press
Frame/Step to advance to the
next frame.
Play
0:00:00
SP
Cue/Review
From Play mode, press
F.Forward or Rewind to cue/
Shuttle
review
From Play mode, Shuttle >>
gradually increases the cue
speed from Double-Speed
playback to Picture Search to Jet
Search. Shuttle << gradually
slows down the tape, then goes
into Still mode, Reverse Picture
Search and Reverse Jet Search.
•
and record
From Play mode, press Repeat
to review the last 30 seconds of
tape.
Press the Display button to see the
current status of the VCR deck, as
well as the tape counter
Repeat
at two speeds:
Picture
Search --
Press and
release to advance the tape
forward or backward at 5
position
times normal
speed.
•
speed.
Jet Search -- Press and hold
to advance the tape forward
or backward at 7 times
normal speed.
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Tracking
The Tracking adjustment
removes the white lines that
1 Adjust Tracking Manually
sometimes appear during
playback because of slight
differences in recording decks.
The ATR button (Auto Track-
During playback, press the TRK- or TRK + buttons to
move the white lines out of the picture.
ing) will automatically
align
the recorded tracks with the
playback heads to solve this
problem. You may also set
tracking manually.
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2
Resume Auto Tracking
Press the ATR button to have the VCR adjust tracking
automatically.
Auto Play/Rewind
If you want your videotapes to
play automatically
when you
insert them, turn on Auto Play.
If you want videotapes to
rewind automatically
when
they are done playing, turn on
Auto Rewind.
Open the "Setup
Menu"
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Press the Setup button.
Select "VCR & Channel
NOTE: Only tapes that are
missing the Record Safety Tab
will play automatically
when
inserted.
Using the joystick,
& Channel Setup,"
Off
DVD Setup
VCK & Channel _lup
Setup"
move the selection arrow to "VCR
then push right to select,
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Select "Auto
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Record Saf_ 7 Tab
Play/Rewind
Move the selection arrow to "Auto Play/Rewind,"
push right to select from the following
options:
then
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Both - Enables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind,
Play - Enables Auto Play only, ]apes without Record
Safety Tabs will play automatically
when you insert
them,
Rew - Enables Auto Rewind only. Tapes will
automatically
when they are done playing,
None - Disables
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S-VHS Playback
The DVD-VCR allows you to
playback high quality $- VH$
tapes. Press the $-VH$ button
during playback
feature.
Insert S-VHS Tape
Insert an S-VHS tape into the VCR deck.
to enable this
2
Start Playback
Press Play/Pause on the remote control
back of the S-VHS tape.
3
to begin play-
Enable S-VHS Playback
Press the S-VHS button on the remote control
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.
Basic Recording
You can record
a TV show in
Before You Begin...
progress by inserting a blank
tape and pressing the Record
button. You can even add time
in fixed 30-minute increments
by pressing the Record button
repeatedly; see page 71.
Power on the DVD-VCR
Power on the TV
Set the TV to channel
1
3 or 4 (whichever
the switch
is set to on the back of the DVD-VCR).
Insert Tape
Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.
Make sure the tape is long enough to record the
entire program. To change the Recording Speed, see
page 72.
RecordSafetyTab
NOTE: Be sure you videotape
has a Record Safety Tab, If
the tab is missing, you can
cover the opening with a
small piece of tape. Warning;
Do not cover this opening
unless you are sure you want
to record over the tape.
2
Select a Channel
to Record
Use the 0-9 buttons or the Channel Up/Down
arrow
keys to select the desired channel, or press the TV View
button to select Line 1 or Line 2 if recording from an
external device connected to the front or rear Line
inputs, respectively,
3
Start Recording
Press the Record button on the remote
control
or front
panel. For options while recording is in progress, see
"Special Recording Features" on the next page.
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Special Recording Features
While a recording is in
progress, you can watch
different channel, watch
DVD, or add recording
30-minute increments.
Pause/Resume
a
a
Recording
Press the Play/Pause button.
resume.
time in
Press Record again to
,2 Stop Recording
Press the Stop button.
3
Watch
a Different
Channel
Press the TV/VCR button on the remote or front panel to
switch to your TV tuner, then select a different channel
on your television.
4 To Watch
a DVD
Insert a DVD in the DVD deck and press Play, The TV
View will automatically
change to the DVD.
5
Add Recording Time
See One--[buch
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Recording
(OTR) on the next page.
One-Touch Recording (OTR)
One- Touch Recording (0 TR)
allows you to add recordin 9
time in 30-minute
increments
up to 9:30 minutes
touch of a button.
1 Start Recording
Follow the instructions
on page 69 to begin recording.
at the
,2 Activate
OTR
While in Record mode, press the Record button again to
activate One--[buch Recording (OTR).
•
3
OTR 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the
DVD-VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes.
Add Recording Time
0
0:30
0:11:40
SP
OTR 1;00
OTR 1;30
OT
:00
Continue pressing Record to add recording time in 30
minute increments up to 9 hours and 30 minutes.
J
4 Activate
Loop Record
OTR 9:00
OTR 9:30
OTR Loop
0:11=40
SP
When you reach OTR 9:30, press Record again to enter
Loop Record mode. The DVD-VCR will record the
entire videotape over and over in a continuous
loop
until you press Stop. This can be used for continuous
recording of security cameras.
If you press Power during OTR, the DVD-VCR will
turn off automatically
when the recording time has
elapsed.
•
The DVD-VCR stops recording
the time has elapsed.
automatically
when
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71
Record Speed
You can slow down
the
Start Recording
recording speed from SP to
SLP in order to fit six hours of
programming
tape.
Follow the Basic Recording
instructions
on page 69.
on a T-120
2
Set Record
Speed
Press the SP/SLP button on the remote
Record Speed to one of the following
•
SP - Standard
•
SLP - Super Long Play, for maximum
(3 times SP).
Maximum
Tape Length
to set the
Play, for best quality.
NOTE: The selected
front panel display.
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control
options:
recording
time
SP
SLP
Record Speed will appear on the
1.8"==
Recording Time - SP vs. SLP
SP (Standard Play)
SLP (Super Long Play)
T-120
2 hrs
6 hrs
T-160
2 hrs 40 rnins
8 hrs
T-180
3 hrs
9 hrs
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Record Source
You can set the DVD-VCR
to
record from a variety of
sources, including the Tuner,
DVD deck, Line 1 (front)
input, or Line 2 (rear) input.
The Auto setting will record
whatever is currently visible
on-screen, as set by the TV
View button.
1
Open the "Setup
Menu"
Press the Setup button on the remote control.
"Setup Menu" appears.
2
Select "VCR & Channel
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Move the selection
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to "Record
Source,"
push right to select from the following
will record from:
Auto - Whatever
is currently
Tuner - The VCR's built-in
Line 1 - An external
connected
DVD
then
The VCR
on screen.
tuner.
source, such as a camcorder,
to the front line inputs.
Line 2 - An external
receiver,
visible
television
options.
connected
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source, such as a Satellite
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Date/Time
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The Date/Time Stamp allows
you to overlay the date, time,
and record soume at the
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"Setup Menu" appears.
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You can choose to record the
Date/Time Stamp on every
recording or on timer recordings only.
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push right to select from the following
options. The
Date/Time Stamp will be recorded on:
•
Timer-
Timer recordings
•
All-All
recordings.
Off - No recordings.
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The DVD-VCR
allows you to
1
copy the contents of a DVD to
a VHS tape with a press of the
Copy button.
Insert Disc
Insert the disc you wish to copy
close the drawer.
in the DVD
deck and
If the DVD you are
attempting to copy is
copy protected,
will not be able to copy
disc. It is not permitted
Macrovision _ encoded
you
the
to copy
DVDs.
,2
Insert VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS videotape
3
into the VCR deck.
Copy the DVD to VHS Tape
Press the Copy button on the DVD-VCR
front panel.
The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will
go into Record mode.
If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to
press the Play button manually to begin copying.
4
Stop the Copy Process
When
the DVD
is finished
playing,
button on the remote control
button to end the copy.
press the VCR
and then press the Stop
You must stop the Copy process manually when the
DVD movie ends, or the DVD may replay and
record over and over again.
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How to Set a Timer Recording
The Timer Recording Feature
alfows you to program up to
16 events at a time to record
Before You Begin...
Power on the DVD-VCR
Power on the TV
up to a year in advance.
Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to on the back of the DVD-VCR).
Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety ]ab into the VCR deck.
1
Open "Setup
Menu"
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move the selection
Timer Recording,"
then push right to select.
arrow to "Set
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4
Set Event Date and Time
Use the number keys or joystick to set the date and time
of the event. To leave an entry unchanged, push the
joystick to the right, The player will not allow you to
enter an invalid number,
current date and time,
The default setting is the
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Set Month
(1-12)
Day (1-31
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for January, press "01 ".
Set Daythe ninth,
Enter the day as a 2-digit
press "09".
•
Set Hour-Enter
the hour as a 2-digit
12:00, press "12".
•
Set Minute -Enter the minute
i.e. for 00:25, press "25".
•
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number;
i.e.
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number;
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Set Event Length
Use the number keys to set the length of the event in
hours and minutes. The default setting is 0 hours and 30
minutes.
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Set Length (H) - Enter the hours as a 2-digit
i.e. for 1 hour, press "01 ".
number;
Set Length (M) - Enter the minutes as a 2-digit
number; i.e. for 30 minutes, press "30".
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Use the number keys (1-4) to set the type of event,
how often the event will be recorded. The default
setting
Setting the Record Source
When Using a Cable Box
If you are programming
a timer recording with a
cable box, `your Record
Source depends on whether or
notyou have setup Cable Box
Control (see page 104)
• If Cable Box Control is on,
set the Record Source to the
actual cable channel `you
wish to record (recommended).
• If Cable Box Control is off,
set the Record Source to
Channel
7
i.e.
is "1-Time".
1
1-Time
- The event will be recorded
2
Monday-Friday
weekday.
3
Weekly
- The event will be recorded
once a week.
4
Always
day.
- The event will
every single
- The event will
be recorded
be recorded
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Use the number keys (1-3) to set the Record Source.
The default setting is the current tuner (television)
channel.
1
OH # - Records from the ]uner.
keys (0-9) to set the channel
2
3
Use the number
number.
Line 1 - Records from the front line inputs
Line 2 - Records from the rear line inputs.
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the channel `you want to
record on the cable box.
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Complete Program Record
Complete Program Record, or
CPR, helps to ensure you
won't run out of tape before
your Timer Recording is
complete. When Auto is
selected, the Timer event
Set Recording Speed
Use the number keys (1-3) to set the Recording
The default setting is Auto.
begins to record in SP; the
DVD- VCR then calculates
1
Auto - Complete
2
SP - Standard Play. Delivers
tape will record 2 hours.
3
SLP - Super Long Play. Delivers maximum
time. A %120 tape will record 6 hours.
how much time is remaining
on the tape and adjusts the
record speed to $LP if necessary to fit the entire event. If
there is not enough tape to
record the entire event, the
DVD- VCR will record in $LP
until the end of the tape is
reached.
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Settings
When all setting are complete, press Return to confirm
the Timer event and view a summary of all programmed
events.
•
To program another
event number.
event, select another
•
To edit an event, select an event number
already been programmed.
•
To delete an event, use the joystick
then press Clear.
•
To exit the Event Summary
available
that has
to select it and
screen, press Return.
Press
the
delete
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The event is stored in memory and will record at the
scheduled time. A Timer icon will appear on the front
panel display to indicate that an event is programmed.
Timer Record icon
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If there is a problem with your Timer Recording, the
Timer icon will flash and a Timer Error appears on
the TV screen; see page 82.
The VCR will automatically
Recording begins.
turn on when the Timer
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Timer Recording Errors/Solutions
If there is a problem with your
Timer Recording, the Timer
icon will flash on the Front
Panel Display and an error
message will appear on the
On-Screen Display Once you
correct the error, the event will
begin if there is still time
remaining for that event. You
can also clear the event in the
Event Summary
Tape Missing
There is no videotape
Insert a videotape
in the VCR deck.
in the VCR deck.
Tape Missing Tab
The videocassette
is missing the Record Safety Tab.
Insert a video cassette with the Record Safety Tab intact,
or place a small piece of adhesive tape over the opening
to permit recording.
screen,
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RecordSafetyTab
Not Ready
The VCR deck is not in Stop mode (e.g., it is playing,
etc.).
•
Press Stop to stop the VCR deck.
Overlapping
Events
Two or more events are programmed
•
rewinding,
to occur at the same time:
When you program a new event, the DVD-VCR checks all
timer events for conflicts. If two events overlap, you will be
prompted
overlap.
2
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13
14
15
please review the events
3
4
5
6
7
from the 5elec[ Event
menu and ret_ove c_e
using the CLEAR key
to either delete one of the events, or allow them to
If events overlap, the first event will be completely
recorded,
then the next event will start and the remainder of that event
will be recorded.
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VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping
The VCR Plus+ Programming
System (VCR Plus+) greatly
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simplifies
Timer Recording.
To
tape a show, just look up its
PfusCode programming
number in your newspaper or
magazine listing, then enter it
into the VCR Plus+ menu.
To get started, you must first
match your local TV channels
to the VCR Plus+ preassigned
channels. This process is
known as "Channel Mapping,"
Open "Setup
Menu"
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VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet
You can use the worksheet
below to find the local
equivalents
of the VCR Plus+
channels in your area. This
information
is provided in
your local television listings
or by contacting your local
cable company.
5
Map Your Channels
Use the joystick to move up and down tile VCR Plus+ Channel
the number keys to enter your matching Local Channel.
•
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02
03
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AMC
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Bravo
CBS
CNN
Cinemax
Cinemax 2
Comedy Central
CSPAN
Discovery
Disney
E!
Encore
ESPN
ESPN2
Fox
Fox Family
Fox News
Fox Sports SW
FX
HBO
HBO 2
HBO 3
HGTV
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Channel
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57
54
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42
45
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53
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Channel
History Channel
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Lifetime
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MSNBC
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MTV
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NBC
05
Nickelodeon
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PBS
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QVC
99
Sci-Fi Channel
88
Showtime
41
Showtime 2
97
TBS
43
TCM
72
TLC
51
TMC
58
TNN
49
TNT
52
Univision
23
UPN
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USA Network
44
VH1
62
Viewer's Choice 1
93
Viewer's Choice 2
94
WB
03
WGN
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Your Local
Channel
How to Set a VCR Plus+ Recording
Once `you have mapped `your
channels, `you are ready to
program a VCR Plus+ recording. Open up `your local TV
listings and jot down the VCR
PfusCode number for the
1
Open VCR Plus+ Menu
/
Press the VCR Plus+ button on the remote control.
If
you haven't set the clock, the Set Clock menu will
appear. You must set it before you can program a VCR
wi_ [0- 9]
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Plus+ Recording.
program `you want to record.
Then follow these simple
instructions.
NOTE: If you want to program
VCR Plus+ recordings from a
cable box or D$$ receiver, `you
must setup Cable Box Control,
,2
Enter VCR PlusCode Number
Use the number keys to enter the 2 to 8 digit VCR
PlusCode number shown in your local television
programming
guide.
If the code is not valid,
the screen.
see pages 102-107.
•
•
INVALID
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CODE appears on
To correct your entry, press Clear,
Press the VCR Plus+ button to continue.
VCR PlusCode numbers appear in most
local and national TV listings.
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View Event Summary
Basic programming
is complete. The event will be recorded
automatically
on the date and time represented by the code
you entered. As in Timer Recording, the event will appear
on the Timer Summary
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this will change your VCR Plus+ settings.
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Record
Complete Program Record, or
CPR, helps to ensure you
won't run out of tape before
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tape will record 2 hours.
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time. A %120 tape will record 6 hours.
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how much
time is remaining
on the tape and adjusts the
record speed to $LP if necessary to fit the entire event. If
there is not enough tape to
record the entire event, the
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VCR Plus+ Timer Extend
To help ensure that your VCR
Plus+ programs record in their
entirety, you can automatically
extend recording 2 or 5
minutes before and after their
scheduled time.
1
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push right to select.
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Move the selection arrow to "Timer Extend,"
right to select from the following
options:
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•
Off-
Timer Extend is disabled.
•
2-Min - Programs will record
after their scheduled time.
2 minutes
before and
•
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after their scheduled time.
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search for Index Marks, quickly
find blank tape, search for tape
counter positions, and return
to 0:00:00. The real-time tape
counter gives you real-time
feedback on the precise
position of your
videotapes.
Button
Button
Press the Clk/Ctr button repeatedly
panel display through the following
1
to cycle the front
three views:
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Shows you the amount of time left on the tape in the
VCR deck, computed by subtracting the current tape
position from the total tape length in hours and minutes.
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not appear if there is a deck status message on the front
panel display.
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Placing Index Marks
Index Marks are like bookmarks on your videotapes.
They are inserted automatically at the star of every
recording, or you can place
them manually anywhere on a
tape. Later you can locate
these "bookmarks"
using Index
Search or Index Scan.
Automatic
Index Marks
Index Marks are placed automatically
whenever you
start recording, including OTR (One ]ouch Recording),
Timer Recording, and VCR Plus+ Recording,
2
Manual
Index Marks
You can place an Index Mark manually any time a
recording is in progress by pressing the Mark button on
the remote control. "Index" will flash briefly on the OnScreen Display while the mark is recorded.
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Index Scan
Index Scan will fast-forward
rewind to the nearest Index
or
1
Mark, play a few seconds of
tape, and then fast-forward or
rewind to the next Index Mark.
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want to watch, press Play.
Tip: Use this feature with the
Date/Time Stamp to quickly
find Timer Recordings on your
tapes. For example, when
Index Scan stops at an Index
Mark and plays a few seconds
of tape, you will see the date &
time the show was recorded.
2
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When Index Scan locates an Index Mark, it will play the
tape for 5 seconds, If it is the scene you want to watch,
press the Play/Pause button, If it is not, the VCR will
automatically
search for the next Index Mark,
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Index Search
Index Search will fast-forward
or rewind a specified number
of Index Marks from 1 to 99.
When it reaches the desired
1
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From Stop or Play mode, press the Search button.
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Press Fast*Forward or Rewind to begin searching
forward or backward for the specified Index Mark.
When the VCR locates the Index Mark, it will play the
tape.
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With Blank Search you can
easily locate the next available
blank (unused) segment on
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From Stop or Play mode, press the Search button.
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move the selection
Search," then push right to select.
arrow to "Blank
The DVD-VCR will automatically
search for the next
available blank space on your tape and stop.
If no blank space is found,
the tape will be ejected.
12 - SEARCH/INDEX FEATURES 93
Direct Time Search
Use Direct
Time Search to
locate a specific tape location
in hours, minutes, and seconds.
1
Open "Search
Menu"
From Stop or Play mode, press the Search button.
This is useful for editing purposes, i.e. you can advance the
tape directly to the beginning of
the desired scene.
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Use the number keys (0-9) to enter the desired time in
hours, minutes, and seconds. Press Clear if you need to
backup and re-enter a number.
5
Start the Search
Press the Search button to advance the tape to the
specified time.
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to 0:00:00," then push right to select.
The tape will rewind
position 0:00:00.
or fast-forward
arrow to "Return
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S-Video/Component
1
If your television is equipped
with S-Video or Component
Video Connections
Connect
Connect
Video inputs, you can enjoy
superior video quality when
watching DVDs with your
D VD- VCR.
S-Video Out to TV
an S-Video cable from
back panel of the DVD-VCR
your television,
Video OR Component,
but
NOT both.
You must follow the "AIt
instructions
the S-Video Out on the
to the S-Video Input on
ToS-Video Input
on Your TV
OR
NOTES:
You can choose EITHER S-
Video Out"
(for DVD)
Connect
on
Component
Video
Out to TV
Connect a component
video cable from the Component
Video Out on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to the
Component
Video Input on your television.
page 98 to activate your
alternative video selection.
You can ONLY watch the
DVD player through the SVideo or Component
Video
connection
method. The
tuner and VCR will still be
viewed through
fine inputs.
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on YourTV
the RF or
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Connect
Connect
Audio Out
RCA audio/video
cables from the Left/Right
Line Out jacks on the back panel of the DVD/VCR to
the Left/Right Audio Line In jacks on your television.
You must use these Line Out jacks when connecting
the DVD-VCR to your TV with the S-Video or
Component Video Output.
Please continue
Out Setting"
To Left!RightAudio Inputs
on Your TV
on the next page with "AIt Video
to activate your connection.
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A - ADVANCED
CONNECTIONS
97
AIt Video
Out Setting
If you connected your
D VD- VCR to your
television using the SVideo or Component
Video
Out jacks, you MUST set the
"AIt (alternative) Video Out"
selection in the on-screen
menu system.
You can ONLY watch
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Using the joystick,
move the selection
Setup," then push right to select.
arrow
to "DVD
the RF or
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Select "AIt Video Out"
Move the selection arrow to "Air Video Out,"
right to select from the following
options:
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Off - Indicates
Line Out jacks
or display
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DVD player through the SVideo or Component
Video
connection
method. The
tuner and VCR will still be
viewed through
fine inputs.
Open "Setup
then push
that you are using the standard RF or
to connect your DVD-VCR to your TV
device.
•
S-Video - Indicates that you are using the S-Video
Out jack on the rear panel to connect to your TV.
•
Component - Indicates that you are using the
Component Video Out jacks on the rear panel to
connect to your TV.
Stereo Connections
You can enjoy stereo sound
when watching movies and TV
shows by connecting your
DVD- VCR to your home stereo
system or stereo TV
1
Connect
DVD-VCR
to Stereo
Connect RCA cables from the Line Out Left & Right
Audio jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to the
Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver. If you are using
a stereo television, connect the Video Output as well.
,2 Set Stereo to Auxiliary
To Stereo
Auxiliary
Inputs
Mode
Set your stereo receiver or television to "Aux" or
"]ape," whichever selects the line input for your
particular device.
3
Play a Tape
Insert a DVD or Hi-Fi stereo videotape in your system
and adjust the volume on your stereo receiver or
television. You should hear the audio through your
stereo speakers.
If you still do not hear stereo sound, press the Audio
button until "Stereo" appears on the on-screen
display.
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A - ADVANCED
CONNECTIONS
99
Monitor
TV Connections
Monitor-style
televisions offer
improved sound and picture
1
Connect
over regular televisions
because they receive the
audio and video signals
directly from the DVD-VCR
through the line inputs,
NOTE: A monitor
television
Connect
VCR to Monitor
TV
RCA cables from the Audio/Video
jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR
Video Line Inputs of your monitor TV.
Line Out
to the Audio/
To Monitor TV
Audio/Video
Inputs
is
not the same as a computer
monitor:
,2 Set TV to Auxiliary
Mode
Set your monitor TV to "Aux," "Video," or "Line." Refer
to your monitor's owner's manual for the correct setting.
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Connection
is Complete
NOTE: With this connection,
effect. It is as if the TV/VCR
VCR.
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the TV/VCR button
has no
button were always set to
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Connecting
You can connect
a wide
variety of audio/video
equipment to your D VD-VCR,
including:
An additional
VCR
Laser Disc Player
DVD Player
Camcorder
Satellite Receiver
Video Game
Since all of these devices use
1
Connect
Connect
Other Video
Equipment
Device to DVD-VCR
RCA cables from the Audio
and Video
Line
Outputs of your external device to the Audio and Video
Line Inputs on the front or back panel of the DVD-VCR.
To Audio/Video
Outputs of
External Device
,2 Watch
Device
Play your external device, then press the TV View
button until the playback from Line 1 (front panel
inputs) or Line 2 (rear panel inputs) appears on your TV
screen.
essentially the same connections, they will be described
togethe_
3
Record Device
First, play your external device. Next, press the TV View
button until the playback from Line 1 (front panel
inputs) or Line 2 (rear panel inputs) appears on your TV
screen. Then press Record
4
on the VCR deck.
Timer Record From Device
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Select Line 1 or Line 2 as your record source in the
Timer Record menu. All other Timer Record settings
should be set in the usual manner; see page 77.
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CONNECTIONS
101
Cable Box Connections
Follow these instructions to
connect a Cable Box to your
D VD- VCR.
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Cable to Cable Box
From Cable
Connect an RF antenna cable from your cable wall
outlet to the "In from Cable"jack
on the Cable Box.
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Connect
Cable Box to DVD-VCR
Connect a second RF cable from the "Out to TV"jack
on the Cable Box to the "IN (FROM ANT.)"jack
on the
back panel of the DVD-VCR.
From
Cable
3
Connect
DVD-VCR
4
"Antenna
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In"jack.
Plug In DVD-VCR
Connect the DVD-VCR
60Hz wall outlet.
power
Box
to TV
Connect the supplied RF cable from the "OUT (TO TV)"
jack on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to your
television's
cord to a standard
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Turn On TV, DVD-VCR
Press the power
Cable Box.
buttons
& Cable Box
on the remote
control,
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TV, and
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6 Set DVD-VCR
Output Channel
Set the channel switch on the back panel of the DVDVCR to 3 or 4, whichever is NOT used by your cable
box.
7
Tune TV to the Same Channel
Select the channel
you used in step 6.
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The "Language/Langue/Idioma"
menu will appear on
your television screen. Please proceed with Auto Setup
on page 9.
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After Auto Setup is complete, you MUST run Cable Box
Control Setup; see page 104. This will allow you to automatically control the cable box with your DVD-VCR.
Use your cable box to select channels.
If you are not getting a good picture,
using the other channel; i.e. channel
repeat steps 6 and 7
4 instead of channel 3.
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A- ADVANCED
CONNECTIONS
103
Cable Box Control Setup
Cable Box Control
special
uses a
"Cable Mouse"
that
1
automatically
selects channels
on your cable box when Timer
Recording. Once you attach
the Cable Mouse, you will
need to activate Cable Box
Control in the menu system,
then program the 2-digit code
for your specific brand of
Cable Box.
Plug In the Cable Mouse
Plug the supplied Cable Mouse into the Cable Box
Control jack on the back panel of your DVD-VCR.
2
Peel Off Tape Covering
Peel off the tape covering
Mouse.
3
from the bottom
of the Cable
Attach Cable Mouse
InfraRed
Signal
Position the Cable Mouse on top of the Cable Box
directly over the IR (Infrared) sensor. Make sure the front
half of the Cable Mouse extends over the front of the
Cable Box (see diagrams
at right).
Cable Box (side)
Irn_aRed
Signal
Cable Box (front)
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Open "Setup
Menu"
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5
Select "VCR & Channel
Setup"
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Using the joystick,
move the selection arrow to "VCR &
Channel Setup," then push right to select.
6
Select "VCR Plus Setup"
Move the selection arrow
push right to select.
to "VCR Plus Setup,"
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then
"On."
The "Cable Box Code" and "Cable Box Output"
options will appear when "Cable Box Control" is
turned on.
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A- ADVANCED
CONNECTIONS
105
Set "Cable
Box Code"
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Move the selection
arrow to "Cable
Box Code,"
then
use the number keys to enter the 2-digit code for
your brand of cable box from the list below.
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•
If the code is valid, the cable box will change to
Channel 09. If not, try selecting another code.
•
This VCR may not operate all brands of Cable
Box.
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Set "Cable
Box Output"
Move the selection arrow to "Cable Box Output,"
push right to select from the following
options:
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to the "IN (FROM ANT.)"jack
on the DVD-VCR
back panel and set to the channel that your cable
box outputs. Use the number keys to set the appropriate channel.
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to the front line inputs.
Line 2 -- Indicates that your cable box is connected
to the rear line inputs.
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Cable Box Control Operation
With Cable Box Control enabled, you can set the
Record Source for Timer Recordings to the actual cable
channel you wish to record (see page 79). The Cable
Mouse will send the proper channel to your cable box
automatically.
If Cable Box Control is disabled, you must set the
Record Source to Channel 2, 3, or 4--whichever
your cable box uses--and
manually select the
channel you wish to record on the cable box.
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A- ADVANCED
CONNECTIONS
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Technical
Specifications
If you don't find the answers you
need in this manual, .you can
contact our Customer Service
Department
as follows:
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8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST
•
E-Mail:
"customerservice@
OUTPUTS
DVD only:
DVD only:
sensoryscience.com"
•
Web:
"www.govideo.com"
or
"www.sensoryscience.
corn". Our website
includes downloadable
manuals and spec sheets
as well as a listing of
authorized Go-Video
service centers.
RF
IR
2 Stereo audio
2 Digital
Dolby
audio
1 Composite
1 S-Video
outputs,
Digital
outputs,
video
output,
jack
with
Volume
RCA Connector,
Output,
1 optical,
output,
1.5k£_
RCA Connector
1 coaxial
RCA Connector,
S-Connector,
Control
-Sdbm,
75_,
75D, Y - 1,0Vp-p,
C - 0,286Vp-p
1 Component
video
Channel 3 or 4
output,
Cable
for Cable
Box Control
(Cable Mouse
VHS system, 4 rotary
head helical
scanning;
Mouse output
75_2, Y - 1.0Vp-p,
lVp-p
Pb
0.7Vp-p,
Pr - 0.7Vp-p
included)
VCR SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO SYSTEM
AUDIO TRACK
PLAY/RECORD TIME
FF/REW TIME
HEADS
Video:
Audio:
Control:
Erase:
WOW & FLUTTER
FREQ, RESPONSE
1/2-inch
FM azimuth
luminance;
chrominance:
converted sub system phase shift
Normal: 1 track; Hi-Fi: 2 track
T-180 tape: SP 3 hours,
SLP 9 hours
T-120 tape: <2 minutes
DA 4 rotary
2 rotary
Duraheads"
heads (Hi-Fi);
1 stationary
1 stationary
head (Linear)
head
1 full track, 1 audio track
Less than 0.005%
20-20,000
(Hi-Fi)
Hz (HFFi)
APPENDIX
B- HELP
109
DVD SPECIFICATIONS
DISC COMPATIBILITY
FREQ, RESPONSE
SIN RATIO
DYNAMIC RANGE
THD
CD, CD-R, Not compatible with CD-R/W
DVD-Video, CD-Digita] Audio (5" and 3.5"), CD-Video, MP3 files on CD-ROM
96/48 kHz Sampling: 4 Hz-22kHz
110dB
96 dB
0.003 %
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
POWER REQUIREMENT
CLOCK BACKUP TIME
ENVIRONMENT
WEIGHT
110
DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE
120V AC, 60 Hz, 34 watts
-6 hours
41-104 F (5-40 C); 10%-75% humidity
21.5 Ibs.
DVD-VCR
Limited Warranty
Who Provides the Limited Warranty
During the warranty period, the Go-Video Warranty Administrator
will honor DVD-VCR service for 90 days
labor, 1 year parts from the original date of consumer purchase. See below for Commercial,
Industrial or
Educational use coverage. The DVD-VCR remote control is warranted for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Who is Protected
This warranty
protects the original
consumer
owner
of this Go-Video
product.
What is Covered and How Long
This warranty covers internal operating parts and service/labor
to repair or replace covered parts in this GoVideo product for 90 days labor, 1 year parts, from the date of purchase, defined as follows: (1) Original
Consumer Retail Purchase; (2) First Rental Purchase Agreement; or (3) First Lease Purchase Agreement (the
"Warranty Period"). Labor and replacement parts supplied during the Warranty Period are covered only for the
remaining portion of the original Warranty Period. The Go-Video Warranty Administrator
shall have no
liability for service under this warranty if non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
replacement
parts are
used in the repair of your Go-Video product.
What the Owner
Must Do If Service is Required
If service under this warranty is required, contact the Go-Video
determine the nearest authorized Go-Video service center.
Warranty
Administrator
at (480) 922-0896
to
What are the Exceptions
This warranty does net cover: (1) Normal maintenance
service, such as video head cleaning. (2) Damage
from misuse, abuse neglect or accident, natural disasters or Acts of God. (3) Cabinetry, decorative
parts, A/C
adapters, knobs or buttons. (4) The foreign country use of this product. (5) Go-Video product which has
APPENDIX
B- HELP
111
been electronically
or mechanically
modified in any way or incorporated
into other products. (6)
Installation and setup service adjustments. (7) Owner instruction.
Your Owner's Guide provides
information
regarding operating instructions and user controls. For additional
information,
contact
your authorized
Go-Video
dealer.
•
Go Video
is not responsible
for any shipping,
handling
•
This Exclusive Limited Warranty excludes all incidental
not allow the exclusion of incidental and consequential
apply to you.
•
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
FITNESS FOR A PARIlCULAR
This Exclusive Limited Warranty
which vary from state to state.
Go-Video
Warranty
DVD-VCR USER'SGUIDE
and consequential
damages. Some states do
damages, so the above exclusion may not
limitations
gives you specific
Administrator
Sensory Science Corp.
7835 East McClain Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-1732
(480) 922-0896
customerservice@sensoryscience.com
112
charges.
INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION
WARRANTY
PERIOD. Some states do not allow
the above limitation
may not apply to you.
•
or insurance
on how
long an implied
warranty
AND
OF THIS
lasts, so
legal rights and you may also have other rights
SENSORY
S
C
I
E
N
C
E
7835 East McClain Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260
www.sensoryscience.com
www, govideo.com
Printed in Korea
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