LG Electronics USA 9QKE40340 VCR/DVD Receiver/AmplifierCombination User Manual DT 66550M
LG Electronics USA VCR/DVD Receiver/AmplifierCombination DT 66550M
users manual
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation
Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | XBS344 | DVD/CD/VCR Receiver Home Theater System
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Safety Precautions
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the
unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service
location.
Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in haz-
ardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi-
cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in a residential installation. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the product off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s
compliance is:
Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive,
Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
Phone: 1-847-941-8000.
NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS:
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast
via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without
permission.
This product features the copy protection function developed
by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some
discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs
on a VCR, picture noise will appear.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tech-
nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to
others. You should record requested information here and
retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. ___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
INTRODUCTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future refer-
ence.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
other areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over-heating. The open-
ings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This prod-
uct should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro-
vided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-
ing
type plug has two blades and a third ground-
ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/product combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the product, the product
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following proce-
dures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to a
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Speaker System Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Speaker Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Radio Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Digital Device Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions. . . 16-18
Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround Mode . 16
Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VCR Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
On-Screen Display(OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
On-Screen Menus Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the VCR Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DVD Operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22
General Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Progressive Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Others(DRC/Vocal/PBC/AutoPlay) . . . . . . . . . . 22
Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operation
VCR Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-28
Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Special Effect Playbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . 24
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EZ(EASY) Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dubbing and Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Copying from DVD to VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . . . 28
Tape Counter Memory Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DVD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Playing DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32
Selecting Other TITLEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting Other CHAPTERs/TRACKs. . . . . . . . 30
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . 30
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Random. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Checking the contents of
DVD Video discs: Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation . . . . . . . . . 33
Playing Audio CDs and MP3/WMA Discs . . . . . . . . 33
MP3/WMA Recording Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting another Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repeat Track/ All/ Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
JPEG File Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting other Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
To flip the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
To rotate picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Notes on JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Programmed Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programmed Playback with Audio CDs
and MP3/WMA Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programmed Playback with Video CDs . . . . . . . . . 36
Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . . . . . 36
Erasing the whole Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Presetting the Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
To Clear the Stored Radio Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tuning into a Station Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tuning into a Station Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reference
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Cover
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself
or other material damage.
Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
INTRODUCTION
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Before Use
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R/±RW, SVCD,
Kodak PICTURE CD and CD-R or CD-RW that contains
audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files.
otes
–Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/±RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/±RW) discs cannot be
played on the unit.
–Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
–Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-
shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.
otes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs
may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers.
As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to
disc content designed by the software manufacturer,
some playback features of the unit may not be available
or other functions may be added.
Make sure to also refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for busi-
ness purposes may not be able to be played on the
unit.
Regional code of the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
and DVDs
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is designed and
manufactured for playback of region “1” encoded DVD
software. The region code on the labels of some DVDs
indicates which type of player can play those discs. This
unit can only play DVDs labelled “1” or “ALL”. If you try
to play any other discs, the message “Check Regional
Code” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVDs that
have no region code label may still be subject to area
restrictions and therefore not playable.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or additional feature content, or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number,
enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.
Track (Video CD and audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sec-
tions called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the
menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling
you to locate the scene you want.
Ascene is composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures
of high resolution can be played if they are included in
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECY-
CLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE MANNER IN COM-
PLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.
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Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not
get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun-
light, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen-
ter out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
About Symbols
About the symbol display
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available at that moment or with that spe-
cific DVD.
About the disc symbols for instructions
Asection whose title has one of the following symbols are
applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVD
Audio CDs.
Video CDs with the PBC (playback control)
function.
Video CDs without the PBC (playback control)
function.
MP3 Discs.
WMA Discs.
JPEG Files.
JPEG
WMA
MP3
VCD1.1
VCD2.0
CD
DVD
Ye s N o
Selecting the Viewing Source
You must select one of your output sources (DVD or
VCR) to view on the TV screen.
•If you want to view DVD deck output source:
Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel
until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output
source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
•If you want to view VCR deck output source:
Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel
until VCR indicator in the display window lights and output
source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.
otes
•If you insert a disc while the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
is in the VCR mode, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will
switch to DVD mode automatically.
•If you insert a cassette tape without an erasure pre-
vention tab intact while the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is
in the DVD mode, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will
switch to VCR mode automatically.
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INTRODUCTION
Front Panel
FORWARD (M/>)
DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search.
VCR: Advances the tape
from
STOP mode or for fast forward picture search.
PAUSE/STEP (X/C)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily/press repeatedly for
frame-by-frame playback.
OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes
the disc tray.
Remote Sensor
Point the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
remote control here.
Display window
Shows the current sta-
tus of the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver.
Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
POWER
Switches the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF.
COPY/MEMORY
Press to copy a DVD in the
DVD deck to a VCR tape in
the VCR deck.
Memorizes currently tuned
Radio frequency (station).
TUNING (v/V)
Scans available
channels in the
area.
BACKWARD (./m)
DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track.
Press and hold for a fast reverse search.
VCR: Rewinds the tape from STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search.
PLAY (N)
To play back a recorded tape.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
REC/ITR (z)
To record normally or
to activate Instant
Timer Recording.
CH/PRESET (v/V)
Scans up or down through
memorized channels or radio
frequencies (stations).
FM/AM
Selects Radio operation
mode.
LINE2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an
external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor,
another VCR).
Video Cassette Compartment
(VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
EJECT
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
VOLUME
Adjusts sound level of speakers.
DVD/VCR
Toggles control
between the DVD deck
and the VCR deck.
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Display Window
STEREO Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received.
SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.
DVD DVD inserted.
VCD Video CD inserted.
CD Audio CD inserted.
MP3 MP3 disc inserted
Indicates repeat mode
ANGLE active
RAND RANDOM playback active
Acassette is in the VCR deck.
HI-FI Indicates the unit is playing back
a tape recorded in Hi-Fi.
OPT AUX Indicates source of
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is
DIGITAL AUDIO IN.
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, title number,
chapter/track number, channel, radio frequency, level, volume, channel or
current deck status (Playback, Pause, Mode, etc).
VCR VCR deck is selected.
TIMER DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is in timer record-
ing or a timer recording is programmed.
REC DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is Recording.
PROG. Programmed playback active.
Indicates encoding format of the current disc.
COPY DVD to VCR copy is in progress.
Indicates sound mode is
PROLOGIC II.
SP SLP Displays the recording
and playback speed.
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INTRODUCTION
Remote Control
program
program
clear
clear
dvd
dvd
aux
aux
vcr
vcr
fm
/
am
am
input
input
display
display
clk
clk
/ cnt
cnt
setup
setup
/
menu
menu
disc
disc
menu
menu
return
return
mute
mute
volume
volume
tuning
tuning
tv/vcr
tv/vcr
sound mode
sound mode
pause
pause
/
step
step
stop
stop
rec
rec
/ itr
itr
backward
backward
repeat
repeat
a-b
a-b
zoom
zoom
EZ review
EZ review
random
random
cm skip
cm skip
sp
sp
/ slp
slp
title
play
play
forward
forward
memory
memory
enter
enter
ch
ch
/
trk
trk
ch
ch
/
trk
trk
power
power
marker
marker
search
search
open/close
open/close
eject
eject
angle
angle
audio
audio
subtitle
subtitle
POWER
Switches DVD/CD/VCR Receiver ON
and OFF.
AUX/DVD/VCR/FM/AM
select buttons
Select the output source (DVD,VCR, AUX
or FM/AM) to view on the TV screen.
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
INPUT
Selects the VCR deck’s source
(Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2).
TV/VCR
To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.
TUNING v/V
Selects FM and AM band.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.
DISPLAY, CLK/CNT
Accesses On-Screen display.
Switches among the clock, tape counter
and tape remaining modes on the display.
b/B/v/V(left/right/up/down)
- Selects an option in the menu.
- CH/TRK (
v/V
)
: Selects VCR channels.
Manually adjusts the tape’s picture
onscreen.
SETUP, MENU
Accesses or removes DVD Setup menu
and VCR menu.
PAUSE/STEP (XX)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily/press repeatedly for
frame-by-frame playback.
STOP (xx)
Stops playback.
REC/ITR (zz)
Records normally or activates Instant
Timer Recording.
REPEAT, EZ review
Repeat chapter, track, title, all.
Replays the specified segment twice.
A-B, SP/SLP
- Repeats sequence.
- Selects recording speed.
RANDOM, CM Skip
- Plays tracks in random order.
- Fast forwards picture search through
30 seconds of recording.
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (ZZ)
- Opens and closes the disc tray.
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
PROGRAM
Accesses or removes Program menu.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the
program menu or a mark on the
MARKER SEARCH menu.
VOLUME (+/–)
Adjusts volume of speaker.
MUTE
Turns off sound from speaker connec-
tors, AUDIO OUT and RF OUT jacks.
SOUND MODE
Selects sound mode between BYPASS,
PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGICII (MOVIE,
MUSIC, MATRIX) and 3D SURROUND.
DISC MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
MEMORY/ENTER
- Acknowledges menu selection.
- Displays functions on the TV screen.
RETURN
Removes the Setup menu.
BACKWARD (..)
DVD: Search backward*/go to beginning
of current chapter or track or go to previ-
ous chapter or track.
VCR: Rewinds the tape in STOP mode
or for fast reverse picture search.
*Press and hold button for about two
seconds.
PLAY (NN)
Starts playback.
FORWARD (>>)
DVD: Search forward*/go to next chapter
or track.
VCR: Advances the tape in STOP mode
or for fast forward picture search.
* Press and hold button for about two
seconds.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle if
available.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel (CD).
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
ote
This remote control uses the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions
(ex. PLAY).
To use the VCR, first press the VCR button.
To use the DVD, first press the DVD button.
Rear Panel
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
VCR IN LINE 1
(VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR).
ANT.IN
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV
antenna to this terminal.
DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
AC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT)
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY.
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Connect to a digital audio output on a digital device.
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT
(Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. FOR DVD VIEW-
ING ONLY.
RF OUT (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
AM Antenna Connectors
Connect the AM antenna to this terminal.
FM Antenna Connectors
Connect the FM antenna to this terminal.
SPEAKER Connectors
Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals.
Dust Protection Cap
Remove the dust protection cap from the OPTICAL DIG-
ITAL IN jack and connect the optical digital cable (not
supplied) securely so that the configurations of both the
cable and the connector match. Keep the dust protection
cap and always reattach the cap when not using the
connector to protect against dust intrusion.
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Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.
Distance: About 6m (20ft) from the front of the
remote sensor
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
Remote control battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R03
(size AAA) batteries with and
aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
AAA
AAA
PREPARATION
11
Connections
ips
Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to
connect, there are various ways you could connect the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver. Use connections described on
pages 11-14.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the best
connections.
Caution
Make sure the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is connected directly
to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Do not connect the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver’s DVD/VCR
AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your
audio system.
Do not connect your DVD/CD/VCR Receiver via your VCR.
The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection
system.
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
11
Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the
TV.
22
Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is
a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to
the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver.
ip
If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable,
connect it to an Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm)
(not supplied) and slip the Adaptor onto the ANT.IN
jack. The Adaptor does not screw on to the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver, it just slips over the jack.
Without Cable Box
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter
or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach
it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver. Use the
supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver’s RF.OUT jack and the 75 ohm anten-
na input jack on the TV. With this connection, you can receive
all midband, super band, and hyperband channels.
With Cable Box
If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the
instruction below:
The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1Tune the TV to the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver output channel
(CH 3 or 4).
2Set the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver channel selector to the out-
put channel of the Cable Converter box using CH/TRK (v/V)
or number (0-9) of your DVD/CD/VCR Receiver. (Example:
CH3)
3Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.
otes
With this connection, you CANNOT record one program
while viewing another.
If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not nec-
essary to do Auto Channel Programming, (Auto Channel
Search) as indicated on page 18.
Antenna Antenna
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adaptor
(Not supplied)
Cable TV
Wall Jack
OR OR
Rear of DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Back Panel of
Typical Cable Box
Rear of DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
Connections (Continued)
12
Basic TV Connections
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your TV.
RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver to the antenna in jack on the TV using the
75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R).
ote
If you use this connection, tune the TV to the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver’s RF output channel
(CH 3 or 4).
How to set the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver’s RF output
channel
When the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is turned off,
press
and hold CH/PRESET (v/V) on the front panel for
about five seconds to change the RF output channel
(CH 03 or CH 04). “RF 03” or “RF 04” appears in the
display window.
Audio/Video connection
11
Connect the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the video in jack on the
TV using the supplied video cable (V).
22
Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the audio
left/right in jacks on the TV (A) using the supplied
audio cables.
ote
If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector
to VIDEO.
Optional TV Connections
otes
DVD playback can ONLY be done using the S-VIDEO
OUT and COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT connection options below.
The tuner and
VCR will still output through the RF.OUT (R) or
DVD/VCR OUT (A, V) jack. (See left)
S-Video Connection
11
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the S-Video in jack on
the TV using the supplied S-Video cable (S).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on
the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
Component Video (Color Stream®) connection
11
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to
the corresponding in jacks on the TV using user-
supplied Y Pb Pr cables (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of
the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV (A) using the supplied audio
cables.
Progressive Scan (ColorStream®pro) connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver’s progressive scan output for
the highest video resolution possible.
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan for-
mat, the picture will appear scrambled if you try
Progressive Scan on the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
11
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to
the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an
optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of
the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV (A) using the supplied audio
cables.
otes
–Set the Progressive Scan to “On” on the DVD setup
menu for progressive signal, see page 21.
–Progressive scan does not work with the analog video
connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).
ANTENNA
INPUT
R
L
R
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
L
VIDEO
INPUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
SA V C
PREPARATION
13
Connections (Continued)
Speaker System Connections
Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords
by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the
cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound,
adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).
otes
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: 3to 3and #to #. If
the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted
and lack bass.
If you use front speakers with low maximum input rat-
ing, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
volume output to the speakers.
Do not disassemble the front covers of supplied speakers.
Speaker Positioning
For a normal setup use 6 speakers (2 front speakers,
center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).
•Front Speakers
Based on your listening position, set up the speakers
at equal distance. And by hearing position, set up an
interval between speakers of 45 degree.
•Center Speaker
It is ideal that the center speakers and front speakers
are same height. But normally place it above or below
the television as shown below.
•Rear Speakers
Place the rear surround speakers to the left and right
behind the primary listening area. These speakers
recreate sound motion and atmosphere required for
surround playback. For best results, do not install the
rear speakers too far behind the listening position,
install them at or above the level of the listener’s ears.
It is also effective to direct the rear speakers towards
a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound.
In the case of a smaller room size, if the audience is
near to the rear wall set the rear speakers opposite
each other, and set the rear speakers 60 - 90 cm
above the listener’s ears.
•Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
Front Speaker
(Right)
Front Speaker
(Left)
Center Speaker
Rear speaker
(Left surround)
Subwoofer
Rear speaker
(Right surround)
Center Speaker
Front
Speaker
(Left)
Speaker Positioning Example
Rear
Speaker
(Left)
Rear
Speaker
(Right)
Front
Speaker
(Right)
Subwoofer
14
Radio Antenna Connections
Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen-
ing.
11
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna
connectors.
22
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna
connectors.
otes
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and other
components.
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as hori-
zontal as possible.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections to DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver
Connect the VCR IN LINE1 or LINE2 jacks on the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the audio/video out jacks on
your accessory component, using optional audio/video
cables.
Digital Device Connections
Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jacks on
the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the digital audio out (opti-
cal) jacks on your digital device (DVD Player, Game
device, etc.), using optional optical audio cable.
To select source of DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to OPTICAL
IN, press AUX on the remote control.
otes
If the audio format of the digital output does not
match the capabilities of your DVD/CD/VCR Receiver,
the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will produce a strong, dis-
torted sound or no sound at all.
The Optical input function is available only when the
other unit’s Sampling Frequency is 32 - 48kHz.
Rear of DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
AM loop antenna (supplied)
FM wire antenna (supplied)
Connections (Continued)
L
R
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Jack Panel of Accessory Component
(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)
Rear of DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
Front of DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
OR
Rear of DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
HDTV ReceiverGame Device
OR
Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the
various DVD/CD/VCR Receiver input and output
sources:
•DVD
To view output from the DVD deck:
Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front
panel until the DVD indicator on the front panel lights
and output from the DVD deck is viewed on the TV
screen.
•VCR
To view output from the VCR deck:
Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front
panel until the VCR indicator on the front panel lights
and output from the VCR deck is viewed on the TV
screen.
•FM/AM(RADIO)
To listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts:
Press RADIO on the remote to toggle between AM
and FM radio. The selected frequency appears on
the front panel display.
•AUX
To listen to an audio source connected to the
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack with video
from LINE 1:
Press AUX on the remote control once. DIGITAL
AUDIO IN will appear and the OPT/AUX indicator
will light on the front panel display. Audio will come
from an external source connected to the DIGITAL
AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack and video will come from
an external source connected to the VIDEO IN jack
of LINE 1 (for rear panel).
To listen to an audio source connected to the
AUDIO IN jack of LINE1 with video from LINE 1:
Press AUX on the remote control a second time.
ANALOG AUDIO IN will appear and the OPT/AUX
indicator will turn off on the front panel display. Audio
will come from an external source connected to the
AUDIO IN jacks of LINE1 (for rear panel) and video
will come from an external source connected to the
VIDEO IN jack of LINE 1 (for rear panel).
program
program
clear
clear
dvd
dvd
aux
aux
vcr
vcr
fm
/
am
am
input
input
display
display
clk
clk
/ cnt
cnt
setup
setup
/
menu
menu
disc
disc
menu
menu
return
return
mute
mute
volume
volume
tuning
tuning
tv/vcr
tv/vcr
sound mode
sound mode
pause
pause
/
step
step
stop
stop
rec
rec
/ itr
backward
backward
repeat
repeat
a-b
a-b
zoom
zoom
EZ review
EZ review
random
random
cm skip
cm skip
sp
sp
/ slp
slp
title
play
play
forward
forward
memory
memory
enter
enter
ch
ch
/
trk
ch
ch
/
trk
power
power
marker
marker
search
search
open/close
open/close
eject
eject
angle
angle
audio
audio
subtitle
subtitle
Selecting the Input Source
PREPARATION
15
AUX DVD VCR FM/AM
INPUT
16
Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions
Mini Glossary for Audio Stream &
Surround mode
Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality
digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD
and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital
Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which
means identical to the original masters) and results in excep-
tional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The
term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC.
Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.
The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1
channels of digital surround sound from a Dolby Digital pro-
gram source. If you play DVDs with “ ” mark, you can
enjoy even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and
improved dynamic range.
Use this mode when playing movie or Dolby Digital 2 channel
which carries the “ ” mark. This mode provides the effect
of being in a movie theatre or live concert house-an effect with
an intensity which can only be obtained through DOLBY PRO
LOGIC SURROUND. The effect of the front/back/left/right
movement of the sound image, as well as the sense of fixed
position in the sound image, is much clearer and more dynam-
ic than before.
(II)
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels
from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced,
high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without adding any new
sounds or tonal colorations.
MOVIE mode:
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all
programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced
soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete
5.1-channel sound.
MUSIC mode:
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and
provides a wide and deep sound space. The Music mode
includes controls that allow the sound to be tailored to individual
listening tastes.
MATRIX mode:
The Matrix mode is the same as the Music mode except that the
directional enhancement logic is turned off. It may be used to
enhance mono signals by making them seem “larger.” The Matrix
mode may also find use in auto systems, where the fluctuations
from poor FM stereo reception can otherwise cause disturbing
surround signals from a logic decoder. The ultimate “cure” for
poor FM stereo reception may be simply to force the audio to
mono.
3D SURROUND
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, using 3D Surround
Sound technology, which simulates multi-channel audio play-
back from two conventional stereo speakers instead of the five
or more speakers normally required to listen to multi-channel
audio from a home theatre. This feature works with DVD discs
encoded with Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital audio tracks.
BYPASS
Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played
according to the way it was recorded.
Sound Mode
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one
of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
program you want to listen to.
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly until the sound mode
you want appears in the display window as below.
Each time you press SOUND MODE button, the sound
mode is changed in the following order;
BYPASS →PRO LOGIC →MOVIE → MUSIC →MATRIX →
3D SURROUND
When DVD is inserted.
You can change the sound mode of DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS,
PRO LOGIC, etc) by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote
during playback.
Although the DVD contents differ from disc to disc, the follow-
ing explains the basic operation when this feature is used.
Each time you press AUDIO button, the sound mode of DVD is
changed as the following order;
→→ →
For your reference
•
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver memorizes the last
mode settings for each source individually.
•
You can identify the encoding format of program
software by looking at its packaging.
-Dolby Digital discs are labelled with the logo.
-Dolby Surround encoded programs are labelled with
the logo.
-DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.
ote
When you play sound tracks with 96kHz sampling frequency,
the output signals will be converted to 48kHz (sampling
frequency).
PREPARATION
17
VCR Operation Setup
On-Screen Display (OSD)
Some of these functions appear during VCR operated.
❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺
❻❼
❶TAPE SPEED DISPLAY
Shows the current tape speed.
❷FUNCTION DISPLAY
Indicates the function in progress.
❸HI-FI DISPLAY
Indicates the unit is playing back tape recorded in Hi-Fi.
❹CHANNEL DISPLAY
I
ndicates the selected channel (or LINE1(L1), LINE2(L2)).
❺STEREO/SAP DISPLAY (MONO is not displayed)
Shows the type of audio signal received by the VCR tuner.
❻DATE DISPLAY
Shows the current date. (Month/Date/Day of the week
format)
❼CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN DISPLAY
Shows the current time, the tape counter and remaining time
on the tape.
Each press of the MEMORY/ENTER changes the TV
on-screen displays in the following sequence.
otes
The function displays remain on the TV screen for 5
seconds.
The clock (or tape counter, tape remaining) mode will remain
on the screen until you press MEMORY/ENTER.
The tape counter and the remaining tape length indicator
appear only when a cassette is inserted. Also, the remaining
tape length indicator appears after any tape operation.
EASY INFORMATION
If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided
along with normal TV signal in your area or during play-
back of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service
(XDS) signals, the station ID, program title, and program
details are shown on the TV screen.
When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service (XDS)
signals, press MEMORY/ENTER and the station ID will
appear on the TV screen. Press MEMORY/ENTER again
and the program details will appear on the TV screen.
When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data
Service (XDS) signals, press MEMORY/ENTER twice
and the program title and program details will appear on
the TV screen.
PROGRAM DETAILS
LENGTH: Indicates the run length of a program.
TIME REMAINING: Indicates the remaining time of a
program.
RATING: Indicates the rating of the current program
(N/A, G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X and Not Rated). The
rating N/A means that the motion picture ratings are not
applicable to this program.
On-Screen Menus Setup
The SETUP, clock setting (CLOCK), and timer
recordings (PROGRAM) are accessed conveniently with
the on-screen menus, that lead you through each step.
The following pages describe the on-screen menu
selections available.
Menu Selection
Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several
features.
11
Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
22
Select the desired menu with v/Vbutton and
then press MEMORY/ENTER.
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Menus remain on-screen for 3 minutes.
33
Press MENU when finished.
PLAY HI-FI CH 4
SP STEREO
JUL 5 , SAT 2:15 PM
REM 1:58
0:35:40
2:15 PM
STOP CH 4
SP STEREO
JUL 5 , SAT 2:15 PM
Easy Information Screen
(Program details)
Easy Information Screen
(Station ID)
CH 4
SP WABC STEREO
“Home video”
JUL 5 , SAT 2:15 PM
PROGRAM DETAILS
“Home video”
LENGTH 01:00
TIME REMAINING 00:26
RATING N/A
CLOCK SET (page 19)
PROGRAM (page 25)
TUNING (page 18)
SETUP (page 18)
MAIN MENU
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VCR Operation Setup (Continued)
Using the VCR Setup Menu
11
Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
22
Use vv/VVto select the SETUP menu, then press
MEMORY/ENTER.
The SETUP menu will appear.
33
Use vv/VVto choose a desired option on the
SETUP menu. Then use bb/BBto choose a
desired setting.
FUNCTION OSD
The on-screen display of this DVD/CD/VCR Receiver can be
turned on or off.
FUNCTION OSD can be switched between ON and OFF
using b/B.
LANGUAGE SELECT
The on-screen programming of this DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
can be displayed in either English, Spanish, or French.
LANGUAGE SELECT can be switched between ENGLISH,
SPANISH and FRENCH using b/B.
AUDIO MODE
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver has two separate audio playback
systems, the high quality VHS Hi-Fi system and standard
NORMAL mono system. The same audio is generally recorded
on both systems. The VHS Hi-Fi system plays on separate (left
and right) channels, and the NORMAL system plays monaural
sound. The normal track is always played so the cassette can
be played on a DVD/CD/VCR Receiver that does not have
VHS Hi-Fi.
AUDIO MODE can be switched between HI-FI and
NORMAL using b/B.
BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO/SAP/MONO)
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) carries stereo and/or
Second Audio Program (SAP) bilingual signals. Set this display to
the desired position when both MTS stereo and SAP signals are
received. When only one of the MTS signal is received, the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver automatically selects the corresponding
receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) regardless of the selected posi-
tion. For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO
position.
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will then record a STEREO pro-
gram when available, and record a mono program IF the program is
NOT IN STEREO.
For weak STEREO and/or SAP broadcasts, changing the dis-
play to mono may give clearer sound.
BROADCAST TYPE can be switched between STEREO,
SAP, and MONO using b/B.
AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT)
Used during playback [when AUDIO MODE (HI-FI/NORMAL) is
in HI-FI position] for selecting the audio output signals from the
AUDIO OUT terminals (L ch and R ch), and RF.OUT.
This display setting should normally be left in the stereo posi-
tion, so that when a stereo tape is played, the stereo sound will
be heard through the left and right channels. If a mono tape is
played and the audio output is set to stereo, the same mono
sound will be heard from both left and right channels.
AUDIO OUTPUT can be switched between STEREO, LEFT,
and RIGHT using b/B.
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Press MENU when finished.
Channel Selection
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is equipped with a
frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to
181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF
channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.
Preparation:
Connect the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to the desired type of
antenna or cable TV system, as shown in Connecting
Antenna/Cable TV to DVD/CD/VCR Receiver on page 11.
AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING
11
Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
22
Use vv/VVto select the TUNING menu, then press
MEMORY/ENTER.
The TUNING menu will appear.
33
Use VVto choose the SOURCE SELECT option,
then use bb/BBto select TUNER.
Press b/Brepeatedly to switch between TUNER,
LINE1(L1) and LINE2(L2).
44
Use vv/VVto choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET option,
then use bb/BBto search for channels.
The tuner will automatically cycle through all
available channels in the area and place them in
the tuner’s memory.
55
After the AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING is
complete, make sure the TUNING BAND is set
appropriately (TV or CATV) using vv/VVand
choosing the correct TUNING BAND (TV or
CATV) by using bb/BBwhile in the TUNING menu.
Remember, TV is for the air antenna reception,
CATV is for cable or wireless cable connection.
66
Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
77
Use CH/TRK (vv/VV) or CH (vv/VV) on the front
panel to cycle the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
through the channels in memory.
TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM MEMORY
This feature allows you to add or erase channels in
memory manually.
1Use VVto choose the CH. ADD/DEL option on the
TUNING menu. Use b/Bto select a channel to add
or erase.
2Use MEMORY/ENTER to add or erase the channel.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add or erase channels.
3Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
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PREPARATION
VCR Operation Setup (Continued)
Setting the Clock
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver gives you two ways to set
the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually.
The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver to set up the clock while the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver is turned off.
Auto Clock Set
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the
ON setting, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver looks for a channel
carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS
updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.
The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver to set up the clock while the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver is turned off.
11
Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
22
Use vv/VVto choose the CLOCK menu.
Press MEMORY/ENTER and the CLOCK menu
will appear.
33
Use
VVto choose the AUTO CLOCK SET option.
Use bb/BBto choose ON.
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In
the ON setting, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver looks for a
channel
carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS
updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.
44
Use EEto choose the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
option.
Use FFor GGto choose AUTO, ON, or OFF.
If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).
If you choose ON, the VCR adjusts the clock for Daylight
Saving Time automatically.
55
Use EEto choose the TIME ZONE option.
Use FFor GGto choose the correct time zone
(AUTO, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN,
PACIFIC, ALASKA or HAWAII).
If “AUTO” is selected as the time zone, the VCR sets the
clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time informa-
tion it finds in a broadcast signal.
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Press MENU when finished.
77
Turn off the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and the auto
clock set feature sets the time.
ote
There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends
the wrong time. Therefore, the incorrect time will be set. If this
happens we recommend that you set the clock manually.
Manual Clock Set
11
Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
22
Use vv/VVto choose the CLOCK menu.
Press MEMORY/ENTER and the CLOCK menu
will appear.
33
Use bb/BBto choose the month.
44
Use VVto choose the DAY option.
Use bb/BBto choose the date.
The day of the week will display automatically.
55
Use VVto choose the YEAR option.
Use bb/BBto choose the year.
66
Use VVto choose the TIME option.
Use bb/BBto choose the time.
Press and hold b/B to advance clock
continuously.
77
Use EEto choose the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
option.
Use FFor GGto choose AUTO, ON, or OFF.
If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).
If you choose ON, the VCR adjusts the clock for Daylight
Saving Time automatically.
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Press MENU when finished.
ote
If setting the clock manually, “AUTO CLOCK SET” must
set to “OFF”.
If set to “ON”, an incorrect date and/or time will be
entered again when the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is
turned off.
The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM
and PM correctly.) (AM does not appear.)
The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2003, 12:00 AM.
Things to know before starting
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DVD Operation Setup
General Explanation
This manual gives basic instructions for operating the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver. Some DVDs require specific
operation or allow only limited operation during play-
back. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the
TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted
by the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver or is not available on the
disc.
On-Screen Display
General playback status can be displayed on the TV
screen. Some items can be changed on the menu.
On-screen display operation
11
Press DISPLAY during playback.
22
Press 33/44to select an item.
The selected item will be highlighted.
33
Press 11/22to change the setting of an item.
The number buttons can be also be used for setting
numbers (e.g., title number). For some functions,
press ENTER to execute the setting.
Temporary Feedback Field Icons
Repeat Title
Repeat Chapter
Repeat Track (non-PBC Video CDs only)
Repeat All Tracks (non-PBC Video CDs only)
Repeat A-B
Repeat Off
Resume play from this point
Action prohibited or not available
otes
Some discs may not provide all of the features on the
on-screen display example shown below.
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen
display disappears.
OFF
A B
ALL
TRACK
CHAPT
TITLE
Items
Title Number
Chapter Number
Time search
Audio language
and Digital Audio
Output mode
Subtitle language
Angle
Sound
Function (Press 33/44to select desired item)
Shows the current title number and total number of
titles, and skips to the desired title number.
Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.
Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point directly from the elapsed time.
Shows the current audio soundtrack language,
encoding method, and channel number, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current subtitles language, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current angle number and total number of
angles, and changes the angle number.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
Selection Method
11
/
22
,or
Numbers, ENTER
11
/
22
,or
Numbers, ENTER
Numbers, ENTER
11
/
22
,or
AUDIO
11
/
22
,or
SUBTILE
11
/
22
,or
ANGLE
11
/
22
,or
SOUND MODE
1 /3
1 /12
0:20:09
1 ENG
D
5.1 CH
OFF
1 /1
BYPASS
ABC
Items
Track Number
Time
Audio Channel
Sound
Function (Press 33/44to select desired item)
Shows the current track number, total number of tracks
and PBC On mode, and skips to the desired track number.
Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only)
Shows the audio channel, and
changes the audio channel.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
Selection Method
11
/
22
,or
Numbers, ENTER
–
11
/
22
,or
AUDIO
11
/
22
,or
SOUND MODE
1 /4
0:20:09
STER.
BYPASS
VCD2.0 VCD1.1
DVD
PREPARATION
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DVD Operation Setup (Continued)
Initial Settings
You can set your personal preferences on the DVD+VCR.
General Operation
11
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
22
Use vv/VVto select the desired option.
The screen will show the current setting for the
selected option, as well as alternate setting(s).
33
While the desired option is selected, press BB,
then vv/VVto select the desired setting.
44
Press MEMORY/ENTER to confirm your selec-
tion.
Some options require additional steps.
55
Press SETUP, RETURN, or PLAY ( B) to exit the
setup menu.
Language
Disc Language
Select a language for the disc’s Menu, Audio, and
Subtitle features.
Original : The original language set for the disc is selected.
Other : To select another language, use number buttons to
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the
language code list on page 43. If you enter the wrong
language code, press CLEAR.
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Disc Language selection may not work for some DVDs.
Menu Language
Select a language for the Setup menu. This is the menu
you see when you press SETUP.
Picture
TV Aspect
4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays pictures with masking bars above and
below the picture.
4:3 Panscan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan Video provides the highest resolution
pictures with less flicker and line structure.
If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the
DVD+VCR to a standard (analog) television, set
Progressive Scan to Off.
If you are using the Component Video jacks for
connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a
progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On.
Caution
Once the setting for progressive scan output is entered, an
image will only be visible on a progressive scan compatible
TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to On in error,
you must reset the unit. Pointing the remote at the player,
press the STOP (x) key to stop any disc that is playing.
Next, press the STOP (x) key again and hold it for five
seconds before releasing it. The video output will be
restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once
again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.
DVD
DVD
DVD
5.1 Speaker Setup
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
Others
Disc Audio Original
German
English
Italian
Chinese
Polish
Hungarian
French
Spanish
Other — — — —
5.1 Speaker Setup
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
Disc Audio English
Spanish
French
5.1 Speaker Setup
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
Others
Disc Audio 4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Panscan
16:9 Wide
5.1 Speaker Setup
5.1 Speaker Setup
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
Others
Disc Audio Original
German
English
Italian
Chinese
Polish
Hungarian
French
Spanish
Other — — — —
5.1 Speaker Setup
5.1 Speaker Setup
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others
Disc Audio Off
On
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DVD Operation Setup (Continued)
Speaker setup
5.1 Speaker settings
Select speaker settings, including volume balance and
delay time, or test the speaker settings.
Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi-
Channel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 37.)
Others
The DRC, Vocal, PBC and Auto Play settings can be
changed.
Press 33/44to select the desired item and press
ENTER. The setting of the selected item is changed
between On and Off.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s sound-
track in the most accurate and realistic presentation
possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However,
you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the
audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds
and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie
at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set
DRC to On for this effect.
Vocal
Set Vocal to On only when a multi-channel karaoke
DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will
mix into normal stereo sound.
PBC
Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.
On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC.
Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio
CDs.
Auto Play
You can set up the DVD/CD/VCR receiver so a DVD
disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is
inserted.
If Auto Play mode is set to On, this DVD/CD/VCR
receiver will search a title that playback time is longest
and then play back the title automatically.
On: Auto Play function is activated.
Off: Auto Play function is not activated.
ote
The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs.
DVD
DVD
5.1 Speaker Setup
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others
Disc Audio DRC On
On
Off
Vocal
OnPBC
Auto Play
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others
Disc Audio
R R
Front L
Volume 0 dB
Size Small
Distance 1 ft
Test
Return
OPERATION
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DVD Operation Setup (Continued)
Parental Control
Rating
Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for
children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control
information that applies to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated
from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are
available for selection on some discs. Ratings are
country dependent. The Parental Control feature allows
you to prevent discs from being played by your children
or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
11
Select Rating on the Setup menu using vv/VV
buttons.
22
While Rating is selected, press BB.
33
When you have not entered a password yet.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but-
tons to create a personal 4-digit security password,
then press MEMORY/ENTER. Enter the 4-digit
password again and press MEMORY/ENTER to verify.
When you have already entered a password;
Enter a 4-digit password using the numerical
buttons to confirm the personal 4-digit security
password, then press MEMORY/ENTER.
If you make a mistake before pressing MEMORY/ENTER,
press CLEAR and enter 4-digit security password again.
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Select a rating from 1 to 8 using vv/VVbuttons.
One (1) has the least playback restrictions.
Eight (8) has the most playback restrictions.
Unlock: If you select Unlock, Parental Control is
not active. The disc will play in full.
Ratings 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not
suitable for children. If you set a rating for the
DVD+VCR, all disc scenes with the same rating or
lower will be played. Higher rated scenes will not be
played unless an alternative scene is available on
the disc. The alternative must have the same rating
or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found,
playback will stop. You must enter the 4-digit pass-
word or change the rating level in order to play the
disc.
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Press MEMORY/ENTER to confirm your rating
selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.
Country Code
Enter the code of a country whose standards were used
to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See
“Country Code List”, page 44.).
11
Select the Country Code option using the v/V
buttons on the setup menu.
22
While Country Code is selected, press B.
33
Follow step 3 of “Rating” on left.
44
Select the first character using the v/Vbuttons.
55
Press 2to shift to second character and select
the second character using v/Vbuttons.
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Press MEMORY/ENTER to confirm your Country
Code selection, then press SETUP to exit the
menu.
ote
Confirmation of the 4-digit password is necessary when
the password is changed (see Changing the 4-digit
password below ).
Changing the 4-digit password
1Follow Steps 1-2 as shown above to the left (Rating).
2Enter the old password, then press
MEMORY/ENTER.
3Select Change using v/Vbuttons then press MEMO-
RY/ENTER.
4Enter the new 4-digit password, then press MEMO-
RY/ENTER.
5Enter exactly the same password a second time and
verify by pressing MEMORY/ENTER.
6Press SETUP to exit the menu.
If you forget your 4-digit password
If you forget your password, to clear the current pass-
word follow the procedure below.
1Press SETUP to display the setup menu.
2Enter the 6-digit number 210499 and then press
MEMORY/ENTER.
The 4-digit password is cleared.
3Enter a new password as shown
above to the left
(Rating).
DVD
DVD
5.1 Speaker Setup
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
Digital Audio Output
Others
Disc Audio Code Set
U S
5.1 Speaker Setup
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
Digital Audio Output
Others
Disc Audio 8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Unlock
Change
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VCR Operation
Normal Playback
Preparation:
Turn on the TV.
Tune the TV to the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver output channel
(CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source selec-
tor to VIDEO.
Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Selecting the
Viewing Source” on page 6.
11
Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
The indicator will light and the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver will power-up automatically.
Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display
window is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will
start playback automatically.
22
Press PLAY (NN) once.
PLAY appears on the TV screen .
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for
playback. It will be automatically selected by the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR
mode automatically.
33
Press STOP (xx) to stop playback.
STOP appears on the TV screen.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is
pressed, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will automatically
stop, rewind and eject the tape, and it will turn itself off.
Tracking Control
Auto Tracking
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to
remove snow or streaks.
The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following
cases:
Atape is played back for the first time.
Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.
Manual Tracking
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press
either CH/TRK
vv/VV
on the remote control or CH (vv/VV)
on the front panel until the noise on the screen is
reduced.
If vertical jitter is present, adjust tracking controls very
carefully.
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is
ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3
seconds.
Special Effect Playbacks
Special effects playback notes
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen.
This is normal.
The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes,
so there is no sound during search.
During high-speed picture search mode, a short period is
needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY
mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period.
Search
This function lets you quickly and visually search for a
desired tape section in either direction: forward or
reverse.
1Press BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>)
during playback. The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will be
activated in the SEARCH mode.
If the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is left in the SEARCH mode
for more than 3 minutes, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will
automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape
and video heads.
2To return to playback, press PLAY (NN).
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.
Still picture will appear on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it using
v/V
on the remote control.
If the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is left in the STILL mode for
more than 5 minutes, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will
automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape
and video heads.
2Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to advance the
video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still
picture.
3To return to playback, press PLAY (NN).
Slow Motion
1While in still mode, press FORWARD (>).
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times
slower than the normal speed.
During slow playback, use v/Von the Remote Control to
minimize noise bands.
If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes,
the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will automatically change to
playback mode.
2To return to playback, press PLAY (NN).
CM Skip (Commercial Skip)
This is useful for skipping commercials or short program
segments.
1Press CM Skip during playback.
The tape will fast forward picture search through 30
seconds of recording.
Skipping time can be extended by pressing CM Skip
repeatedly.
Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward
picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 3
minutes).
2When the search is complete, the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver will go into playback mode automatically.
EZ (EASY) Review
You can replay a specified segment twice.
11
During playback, press and hold EZ REVIEW for
more than 3 seconds at the end of the segment
and your VCR will start reverse search.
22
Release EZ REVIEW at the beginning of the
segment. The segment is replayed twice
automatically.
To return to normal play, press PLAY (NN)during
easy review playback.
OPERATION
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VCR Operation (Continued)
Normal Recording
Preparation:
Turn on the power of both the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and
TV.
Tune the TV to the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver output channel
(CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source
selector to VIDEO.
11
Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.
22
Select the desired channel with CH/TRK(vv/VV).
If you are recording from another source via audio/video
input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select
LINE1(L1) or LINE2(L2) with INPUT.
33
Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP)
with the SP/SLP button.
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is not designed to record
in LP mode.
44
Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 18, 26).
55
Press REC/ITR (zz) once.
Recording will start. (The REC indicator will light in
the display window.)
REC indicator appears only when the Output Source is
set to VCR.
If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette
will be ejected automatically.
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Within 5 second, press STOP (xx) twice to stop
recording.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed,
the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will automatically stop, rewind,
eject the tape and turn itself off.
To pause recording
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the tape during
recording.
The REC indicator will flash in the display window.
2When you want to continue recording, press
PAUSE/STEP (X) or REC/ITR (zz).
After 5 minutes in Pause mode, the tape will be stopped
automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.
To record one TV program while
watching another
1Use TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.
“TV MODE” appears in the display window.
2Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.
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Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for best results when making
changes during recording.
For example: To change channels during recording, first press
PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode. Select the
desired channel on the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver, then press
PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.
Timer Recording
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver can be programmed to
record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For
unattended recording, the timer needs to know the chan-
nels to be recorded and the starting and ending times.
Preparation:
Turn on the power of both the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and
the TV.
Be sure the TV is set to the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver output
channel (3 or 4).
Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set
appropriately (TV or CATV).
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Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
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Use vv/VVto choose the PROGRAM menu.
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Press MEMORY/ENTER to go to the PROGRAM
menu.
The PROGRAM menu will appear.
If all 8 programs have been entered, FULLY
PROGRAMMED message will appear for a moment
and then PROGRAM 1 will appear on the TV screen.
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Use bb/BBto choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).
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Use VVto choose the MONTH option.
Use bb/BBto choose the desired month.
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Use VVto choose the DAY option.
Use bb/BBto choose the desired day.
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Use VVto choose the START option.
Use bb/BBto choose the desired start time.
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Use VVto choose the STOP option.
Use bb/BBto choose the desired stop time.
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Use VVto choose the CHANNEL option.
Use bb/BBto choose the desired channel
(Channel, LINE1(L1) or LINE2(L2)).
Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used Cable Box
in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver (page 11), using a cable box converter, you must
set the channel in this step to match the cable box output
channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the
cable box instead of with the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock,
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and
then CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time
and date before proceeding.
Make sure a tape is in the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and the
safety tab is in place or the tape will be automatically
ejected.
Things to know before starting
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VCR Operation (Continued)
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Use VVto choose the SPEED option.
Use bb/BBto choose the desired recording
speed (AUTO, SP or SLP).
AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and
switches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to
complete recording the program. There will be some
picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed
change.
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Use VVto choose the REPEAT option.
Use bb/BBto choose the desired repeat (ONCE,
WEEKLY or DAILY).
ONCE event....for recording up to 8 programs on a
single day or over the days within a period of 1 year.
WEEKLY event....for recording up to 8 programs on a
certain day of every week.
DAILY event....for recording up to 8 programs at the
same time(s) Monday through Friday.
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If the input data is wrong, use vvto select the data
and correct it using bb/BB.
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Press MENU, the program will be memorized
by the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
TIMER indicator lights in the display window.
If the program preset time has past, the PAST TIME
PROGRAMMED message will appear on the TV
screen. Return to the incorrect program and program
it with the correct time.
If you had entered a past date, timer recording will
be performed on that date of the next year.
Additional programs may be entered by repeating
steps 1-12.
Cable Users: If your cable hookup is via a TV
converter box, you can program multiple recordings
only on the converter box output channel. This is
because the converter determines what channel you
view through your DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
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If you are finished programming and you want to set the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to record the programs you have
entered,
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver. The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is now
set to record the preset programs.
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If the power fails or the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is unplugged
from the AC outlet, the correct clock time and timer settings are
kept in memory for approximately 3 seconds. After 3 seconds,
the clock and program timer must be reset when power is
restored. Reset the clock according to instructions.
After setting up a timer recording, recording will start if no other
timer recordings are scheduled to occur at the same time (see
“Program Priority” at right).
Checking (Erasing) Timer Record
Programming
Programming can be checked whenever the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is turned on.
1Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
2Use v/Vto choose the PROGRAM menu.
Press MEMORY/ENTER and the PROGRAM menu
will appear.
3Use b/Bto select a program you want to check or
erase. If you want to erase the program, press
CLEAR.
4Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
Program Priority
If the starting and ending times of two or more timer
recordings overlap on the
same day, priority is given to
the earliest recording. For
example, in the diagram at
left Program number 2 will
not be recorded until
Program number 1 is fin-
ished. The first part of
Program number 2 will not be recorded. Likewise,
Program number 3 will not be recorded until Program
number 2 is finished, and so on.
OPERATION
VCR Operation (Continued)
Instant Timer Recording
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording
easily of a preset length without using the programma-
ble timer.
Preparation:
Turn on the power of both the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and the TV.
Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver output
channel (3 or 4).
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source selector
to VIDEO.
11
Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.
22
Select the desired channel with vv/VVor number
(0-9).
The channel number appears on the TV screen.
If you are recording from another source via audio/video
input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select
LINE1(L1) or LINE2(L2).
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Select the desired recording speed (SP or SLP)
with the SP/SLP button.
The tape speed will appear on the TV screen.
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Press REC/ITR (zz) twice.
The menu as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
Recording will start. (The TIMER indicator will light)
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Press REC/ITR (zz) repeatedly to select the
recording time length.
At the end of the recording, the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver will stop recording and shut off.
During Instant Timer Recording, changing the channel
on the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will not be possible.
You can stop the recording by pressing STOP (x)
twice, within 5 seconds.
INSTANT TIMER RECORD MENU
Checking the Recording Time
Press REC/ITR (z) once to check the recording time.
The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV
screen after 6 seconds.
To extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by press-
ing REC/ITR (z).
Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording
time by 30-minute increments.
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If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during instant timer record-
ing, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will enter the recording
pause mode. Instant timer recording is cancelled.
If the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is set to “0H00M”, the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver goes to normal recording mode.
Dubbing and Editing
If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another
VCR) recordings to this DVD/CD/VCR Receiver, the
rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V)
input jacks make the connections quick and easy.
These direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture
results than using the RF jack on the rear panel.
11
Connect the camcorder’s (or another VCR’s) A/V
outputs to your DVD/CD/VCR Receiver as illustrated
on page 12.
22
Select the input channel “LINE2”. (Use INPUT to
select LINE2.)
If you have connected your DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to
the A/V input jacks on the rear of DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver, you should select the input channel
LINE1(L1) by pressing INPUT twice.
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Play the tape in the camcorder (or another
VCR). If you have a TV attached to your
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver, you can see the video
playing.
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When you desire the recording to begin, press
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver’s REC/ITR (zz) once to
start.
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Before recording, please confirm the recording start position.
Copying from DVD to VCR
This unit is capable of copying the contents of a DVD
to a VHS tape.
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If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected,
you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted
to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs. “LOCK” is
displayed in the display window.
11
Insert Disc
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck
and close the disc tray.
22
Insert VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck.
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Press COPY button on the unit front panel or
press REC/ITR button on the remote control.
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
PLAY PLAY (NN)manually to begin copying.
“COPY” indicator will light.
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Stopping the Copy Process
When the DVD is finished playing, press the VCR button
on the remote control and then press STOP (x) twice to
end copying within 5 seconds.
You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD
movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and
over again.
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When you stop the DVD playback during copying, VCR
recording mode also stops automatically.
You must set Progressive Scan to Off to copy process.
INSTANT TIMER RECORD
CHANNEL 2
SPEED SP
START NOW
LENGTH 0H30M
0H30M ..... 9H00M ➝0H00M
Length Display
(each additional press of
REC/ITR (zz) increases recording
time 30 minutes)
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VCR Operation (Continued)
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/
MTS Broadcast
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is equipped with the VHS
Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback.
The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi
audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi
audio mode.
Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound
Astereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo
audio system is required for true stereo playback. To
experience the full and rich stereo sound available with
Hi-Fi recorded tapes, we recommend the connection of
this unit to a home stereo audio system.
11
Set the AUDIO MODE option to HI-FI on the
SETUP menu .
22
Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO
position.
(STEREO) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is
heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound
(R) is heard from the right speaker.
(LEFT) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard
from both speakers.
(RIGHT) POSITION: The right channel sound (R) is heard
from both speakers.
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Press MENU.
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Insert a cassette and press PLAY (NN).
Adjust volume at your stereo system.
MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will decode MTS stereo
and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals.
It also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable com-
panies, as long as they operate on assigned cable fre-
quencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS
stereo/bilingual TV sound system.
Multichannel TV Sound Indicator (MTS)
Shows onscreen as illustrated below when
MEMORY/ENTER is pressed.
One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the
MTS broadcast.
If only STEREO appears on the TV screen.
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver can record in stereo onto the VHS
Hi-Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE option is in
the STEREO position. The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will also
record mono audio onto the mono audio track.
If only SAP appears on the TV screen.
Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP.
If STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen
Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired
recording mode (STEREO or SAP).
SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording
Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which
is used for a second language or additional information.
When the station broadcasts a Second Audio Program,
follow the procedure below to record the SAP.
11
Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.
22
Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP
(SETUP menu).
Do this if only the SAP appears on the TV screen or you
know the program will use the SAP.
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Press MENU.
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Select the desired recording speed (SP or SLP)
with the SP/SLP button.
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Select the desired channel. SAP should appear
on the TV screen.
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Press REC/ITR (zz) once
You are now recording the program you see and hear on the
TV.
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Within 5 seconds, press STOP (xx) twice to stop
recording.
STEREO
Lights up when a stereo broadcast
is being received.
SAP
Lights up when a SAP BILINGUAL
broadcast is being received.
TV screen
CH 4
STEREO/SAP
OPERATION
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VCR Operation (Continued)
Tape Counter Memory Feature
Real-Time Counter
Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and
seconds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time
counter display.
Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen as
illustrated below.
Counter changes to “0:00:00” when the cassette is
ejected.
The real-time counter does not operate if nothing is
recorded on the tape.
The real-time counter will not work unless a tape is
inserted.
Counter Memory Feature
This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to
view immediately after recording or if you want to return
to the same point several times.
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Begin recording or playing a tape.
22
Press CLK/CNT repeatedly to display the
real-time counter on the TV screen.
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At the point that you want to locate later, reset
the real-time counter to “0:00:00” by pressing
CLEAR.
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Continue to play or record.
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Press STOP (xx) when recording or playback
finishes.
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Press BACKWARD (..).
The tape automatically stops when the tape counter
returns to about “0:00:00”.
Tape Remaining
This function shows the remaining time on the tape
during recording or playback.
Press CLK/CNT repeatedly until the REM indicator
appears on the TV screen during recording or playback.
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The remaining tape length indicator may not be displayed
correctly depending on the condition of the tape and the kind of
the tape (T-140, T-160, or T-210 etc)
Additional Information
In manual recording, Timer recording, Instant Timer
Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver automatically starts rewinding the
tape at the end of the tape. The cassette will stop at the
beginning of the tape and be ejected, and the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will turn itself off.
After you have finished using the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver,
rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cassette
in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is not nec-
essary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you
do, it will be ready to play or record the next time you use it.
Be sure the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver Channel Selector is on
the correct channel you wish to record. The channel that is
being recorded can always be checked by tuning the televi-
sion to the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver channel (3 or 4) and
pressing the TV/VCR button to set the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver to VCR mode (VCR MODE appears in the display
window).
Do not attempt to hook up more than one television set to
the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver for either recording or playback.
Auto Play System
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver features automatic play-
back.
Load a cassette (with the safety tab removed).
The Output Source is changed to VCR mode automatically.
The power turns on automatically and playback begins.
At the end of the tape, the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver stops
and rewinds the tape.
The cassette is ejected after rewinding and the VCR turns
itself off automatically.
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Auto power off does not function during regular DVD play
mode. (DVD/CD/VCR Receiver power stays on.)
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver can play back S-VHS recorded
tapes,
however, it cannot make recordings using S-VHS format
tapes.
SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi Playback.
2:15 AM 0:05:25 REM 1:07
CLOCK COUNTER REMAINING TIME
LOAD
TAPE
AUTO
REWIND
AUTO
POWER
OFF
AUTO
EJECT
AUTO
PLAY
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DVD and Video CD Operation
Playing DVDs and Video CD
Playback Setup
Turn on the TV and select the video input source con-
nected to the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select
the input source connected to the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver.
Set the Output Source to DVD as shown in Selecting
the Viewing Source on page 6.
11
Press OPEN/CLOSE (ZZ) to open the disc tray.
22
Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the label
facing up.
When a double-sided DVD is inserted, make sure
the side you want to play is facing down.
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Press OPEN/CLOSE (ZZ) to close the tray.
“READING” appears in the display window, and
playback starts automatically. If playback does not
start, press PLAY (NN).
In some cases, the disc menu might appear
instead.
If a menu screen is displayed
Amenu screen may appear automatically after loading a
DVD.
Use b/B/v/Vbuttons to select the title/chapter you
want to view, then press MEMORY/ENTER to start
playback.
Press TITLE or DISC MENU to return to the menu
screen.
Use the number buttons to select the track you want
to view.
Press RETURN to return to the menu screen.
Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for
using the menu may differ depending on the disc.
Follow the instructions on the each menu screen.
You also may set PBC to Off under setup. See page
22.
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If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the
Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit password
must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized
(see Parental Control, on page 23).
DVDs may have a Region Code.
Your DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will not play discs that
have a Region Code different from your
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver. The Region Code for this
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is 1 (one).
Do not keep a fixed image displayed on the screen
for a long time.
General Features
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Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use
the remote control. Some features may also be
available on the Setup menu.
Selecting Other TITLEs
If a disc has more than one title, you can select another
title as follows:
Press DISPLAY in Stop mode, then press the
appropriate number buttons (0-9) then use MEMO-
RY/ENTER to select a title number.
Selecting Other CHAPTERs/TRACKs
If a title on a disc has more than one chapter or a disc
has more than one track, you can move to another
chapter/track as follows:
Press BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) briefly
during playback to return to the beginning of the
current chapter/track or to select the next
chapter/track.
Press BACKWARD (.) twice briefly to step back to
the previous chapter/track.
To go directly to any chapter during playback,
press DISPLAY. Use vv/VVto select Chapter/track icon.
Then, enter the chapter/track number with the number
buttons (0-9). Then, press MEMORY/ENTER.
Note
For two-digit numbers, press the numbered buttons
(0-9)in rapid succession.
Slow Motion
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will now go into PAUSE
mode.
2Press BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>)
during pause mode.
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will enter SLOW mode.
3Use BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>) to
select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4, t
1/2 (backward), or T1/16, T1/8, T1/4, T1/2
(forward).
4To return to playback, press PLAY (NN).
Note
Slow motion playback in reverse is not applicable for
Video CD.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will go into PAUSE
mode.
2With a DVD, you can advance the picture frame by
frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly on
the remote control.
3To return to playback, press PLAY (NN).
VCD1.1VCD2.0
DVD
VCD1.1VCD2.0
DVD
1 /3
1 /12
VCD1.1
VCD2.0
DVD
1 /3
DVD
VCD2.0
DVD
VCD1.1VCD2.0
DVD
OPERATION
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DVD Operation (Continued)
General Features (Continued)
Search
1
Press and hold BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>)
for about two seconds during playback.
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver will now go into SEARCH
mode.
2
Press and hold BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>)
repeatedly to select the required speed: mX2, mX4,
mX16, mX100 (backward) or MX2, MX4,
MX16, MX100 (forward).
With a Video CD, the Search speed changes: mX2,
mX4, mX8, (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8,
(forward).
3To return to playback, press PLAY (NN).
Random
1Press RANDOM during playback or in Stop mode.
The unit automatically begins Random Playback and
“RANDOM” appears on the TV screen.
2To return to normal playback, press RANDOM until
“NORMAL” appears on the TV screen.
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By pressing BACKWARD (.) or FORWARD (>)
during Random playback, the unit selects another title
(track) and resumes Random playback.
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This function only works with DVD Karaoke discs.
On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on
the setup menu to use the Random function. See
page 22.
Repeat
DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/Off
1To repeat the currently playing chapter, press
REPEAT.
The Repeat Chapter icon appears on the TV screen.
2To repeat the title currently playing, press REPEAT a
second time.
The Repeat Title icon appears on the TV screen.
3To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.
The Repeat Off icon appears on the TV screen.
Video CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off
1To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT.
The Repeat Track icon appears on the TV screen.
2To repeat the disc currently playing, press REPEAT a
second time.
The Repeat All icon appears on the TV screen.
3To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.
The Repeat Off icon appears on the TV screen.
Note
On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the
setup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 22.
Repeat A-B
To repeat a sequence in a title:
1Press A-B at your chosen start point.
“ A * ” appears briefly on the TV screen.
2Press A-B again at your chosen end point.
“A B” appears briefly on the TV screen, and the repeat
sequence begins.
3To cancel the sequence, press A-B.
Time Search
The Time Search function allows you to start playing at
any chosen time on the disc.
1Press DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen dis-
play appears on the screen.
The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of the
current disc.
2Within 10 seconds, use vv/VVto select the Time
Search icon in the on-screen display.
The “-:--:--” appears in the Time Search box.
3Within 10 seconds, use the numbered buttons to
enter the required start time. Enter hours, minutes
and seconds from left to right in the box.
If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR to remove the
numbers you entered. Then enter the correct numbers.
4Within 10 seconds, press MEMORY/ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected time on the disc. If you enter
an invalid time, playback will continue from the current point.
3D Surround
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which
simulates multi-channel audio playback from two
conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or
more speakers normally required to listen to multi-
channel audio from a home theater system.
1Press SOUND MODE to select “3D SUR” during
playback.
2To turn off the 3D Surround effect, press SOUND
MODE again to select “BYPASS”.
Zoom
The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video
image and to move through the enlarged image.
1Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to acti-
vate the Zoom function.
If you press ZOOM repeatedly, the magnification level
increases up to six steps.
2Use b/B/v/Vbuttons to move through the zoomed
picture.
3Press CLEAR to resume normal playback or return to
the paused image.
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The Zoom function may not work with some DVDs.
The Zoom function may not work with some
multi-angle scenes.
VCD1.1VCD2.0
DVD
3D SUR
BYPASS
VCD1.1VCD2.0
DVD
-:--:--
0:16:57
DVD
OFF
A B
A *
DVD
OFF
ALL
TRACK
TITLE
CHAPT
VCD1.1VCD2.0
DVD
VCD1.1VCD2.0
Karaoke DVD
VCD1.1VCD2.0
DVD
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DVD Operation (Continued)
General Features (Continued)
Marker Search
You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to
nine points can be memorized.
To enter a mark, follow these steps.
1During disc playback, press MARKER when playback
reaches the spot that you want to memorize.
The Marker icon will appear on the TV screen briefly.
2Repeat step 1 to enter up to nine Marker points on a
disc.
To Recall a Marked Scene
1During disc playback, press SEARCH.
The Marker Search menu will appear on the screen.
2Within 10 seconds, use 1/2or number button to
select a Marker number that you want to recall.
3Press MEMORY/ENTER.
Playback will start from the Marked scene.
4To remove the MARKER SEARCH menu, press
SEARCH.
To Clear a Marked Scene
1During disc playback, press SEARCH.
The Marker Search menu will appear on the screen.
2Within 10 seconds, use 1/2or number button to
select a Marker number that you want to erase.
3Press CLEAR.
The Marker number will be erased from the list.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to erase additional Marker
numbers.
5To remove the MARKER SEARCH menu, press
SEARCH.
All markers are erased when the disc is ejected.
Changing Video Mode
With certain discs, the playback picture may be flick-
ering or Dot Crawl is shown on straight lines. That
means Vertical interpolation or De-interlace is not
perfectly matched with the disc. In this case, the
picture quality may be improved by changing the
video mode.
To change the video mode, press and hold
DISPLAY about 3 seconds during disc playback. The
new video mode number selected is displayed on the
TV screen. Check whether the video quality has
improved. If not, repeat the above procedure until pic-
ture quality is improved.
Video mode sequence:
MODE1 →MODE2 →MODE3 →MODE1
If you turn off the power, the video mode will return to
initial default state (MODE1).
Detailed Description of each Video Mode
MODE1 : The source material of the DVD video (film materi-
al or video material) is determined from disc information.
MODE2 : Suitable for playing film based content or video
based material recorded by the progressive scan method.
MODE3 : Suitable for playing video based content with
comparatively little motion.
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The video mode setting only works when the
Progressive Scan mode is set to “On” in the Setup
menu.
Special DVD Features
Checking the contents of DVD Video
discs: Menus
DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access spe-
cial features. To use the disc menu, press DISC MENU.
Then, press the appropriate number button to select an
option. Or, use b/B/v/Vbuttons to highlight your selec-
tion, then press MEMORY/ENTER.
Title Menu
1Press TITLE.
If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on the
screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appear.
2The menu can list camera angles, spoken language
and subtitle options, and chapters for the title.
3To remove the title menu, press TITLE again.
Disc Menu
1Press DISC MENU.
The disc menu is displayed.
2To remove the disc menu, press DISC MENU again.
Camera Angle
If the disc contains sequences recorded from different
camera angles, the angle icon blinks on the TV screen.
You can then change the camera angle if you wish.
Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to select a
desired angle.
The number of the current angle appears on the display.
Changing the Audio Language
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a
different audio language or audio track.
Subtitles
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to see the
different subtitle languages.
ote
If appears, the feature at that moment or with that
specific DVD.
Screen Saver
The screen saver picture appears when you leave the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver in Stop mode for about five
minutes.
1 ENG
ABC
DVD
1 ENG
D
5.1 CH
DVD
1 /1
DVD
DVD
DVD
DVD
MARKER SEARCH
1/9
DVD
VCD1.1VCD2.0
OPERATION
33
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation
Playing Audio CDs and
MP3/WMA
Discs
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver can play MP3/WMA format-
ted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs.
Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the notes on
MP3/WMA Recordings on right.
11
Insert a disc and close the tray.
Audio CD: Audio CD menu appears on the TV
screen go to step 4.
MP3/WMA disc: The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice
menu appears on the TV screen. Go to step 2
22
Use 33/44to select the MP3/WMA then press
MEMORY/ENTER.
The MP3/WMA menu appears on the TV screen.
Press RETURN to move to the MP3/WMA-JPEG
choice menu.
33
Use 33/44 to select a folder, and MEMORY/ENTER.
Alist of files in the folder appears.
44
Use 33/44to select a track then press PLAY (NN)
or MEMORY/ENTER.
Playback starts.
During playback, the current track’s elapsed playing
time will appear on the display window and menu.
Playback will stop at the end of the disc.
Press TITLE to move to the next page.
Press DISC MENU to move to the previous page.
Audio CD Menu MP3/WMA Menu
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If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder
list, use the 33/44to highlight and press
MEMORY/ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.
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To stop playback at any other time, press
STOP (xx).
MP3/WMA Recording Notes
About MP3
An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using the
MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call
files that have the “.mp3” file extension “MP3 files”.
The player can not read an MP3 file that has a file
extension other than “.mp3”.
About WMA (Window Media Audio) Files
An WMA file is a Microsoft audio compression
technology.
WMA(Windows Media Audio) offers double the audio
compression of the MP3 format.
MP3/WMA Disc compatibility with this player is
limited as follows:
1. Sampling Frequency / only at 44.1kHz (MP3),
22.05 - 44.1kHz (WMA)
2. Bit rate / within 32 - 320kbps (MP3),
32 - 128kbps (WMA)
3. CD-R physical format should be “ISO 9660”
4. If you record MP3/WMA files using the software
which cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for example
“Direct-CD” etc., it is impossible to playback
MP3/WMA files. We recommend that you use “Easy-
CD Creator”, which creates an ISO9660 file system.
5. A single session disc requires MP3/WMA files in the
first track. If there is no MP3/WMA file in the 1st
track, it cannot playback MP3/WMA files. If you wish
to playback MP3/WMA files, format all the data in
the disc or use a new one.
6. File names should be named using 8 letters or less
and must incorporate “.mp3” or “.wma” extension
e.g. “********.MP3” or “********.WMA”.
7. Do not use special letters such as “/ : * ? “ < > ” etc.
8. Total number of files on the disc should be less than
650.
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver requires discs/recordings
to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are auto-
matically set to these standards. There are many differ-
ent types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R
containing MP3 or WMA files). That require certain pre-
existing conditions (see above) to insure compatible
playback.
Customers should also note that permission is
required in order to download MP3/WMA files and
music from the Internet. Our company has no right
to grant such permission. Permission should
always be sought from the copyright owner.
WMA
MP3CD
Program
CD
STER. BYPASS
0: 56: 18
TRACK01
TRACK02
TRACK03
TRACK04
TRACK05
TRACK06
TRACK07
TRACK08 Clear All
JPEG
MP3 WMA
Folder1
Folder2
Folder3
Folder4
Folder5
Folder6
Folder7
Folder8
MP3 WMA
OFF00:00
Program
Clear All
FILE 1
FILE 2
FILE 3
FILE 4
FILE 5
FILE 6
FILE 7
FILE 8
Program
MP3 WMA
OFF00:00
1
Clear All
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation (Continued)
34
Pause
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback.
2To return to playback, press PLAY (NN)or press
PAUSE/STEP (X) again.
Selecting other Tracks
Press BACKWARD .or FORWARD >briefly
during playback to go to the next track or to return to
the beginning of the current track.
Press BACKWARD .twice briefly to step back to
the previous track.
On Audio CDs, to go directly to any track, enter the
track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) dur-
ing playback.
Repeat Track/All/Off
1To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT.
The Repeat icon and “TRACK” appears on the menu
screen.
2To repeat all tracks on a disc, press REPEAT a sec-
ond time.
The Repeat icon and “ALL” appears on the menu screen.
3To cancel Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.
The Repeat icon and “OFF” appears on the menu screen.
Search
1Press and hold BACKWARD .or FORWARD >
for about two seconds during playback.
The player will now go into SEARCH mode.
2Press and hold BACKWARD .or FORWARD >
repeatedly to select the required speed: mX2,
mX4, mX8 (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8
(forward).
Search speed and direction are indicated on the menu
screen.
3To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (NN).
Random
1Press RANDOM during playback or in Stop mode.
The unit automatically begins Random Playback and
RANDOM or “RAND.” appears on the display window
and menu screen.
2To return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeat-
edly until RANDOM or “RAND.” disappears from the
display window and menu screen.
Repeat A-B
To repeat a sequence.
1During disc playback, press A-B at your chosen start-
ing point.
The Repeat icon and “A* ” appears on the menu screen.
2Press A-B again at your chosen end point.
The Repeat icon and “A B” appears on the menu screen,
and the sequence begins to play repeatedly.
3To exit the sequence and return to normal play, press
A-B again.
The Repeat icon and “OFF” appears on the menu screen.
3D Surround
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which
simulates multi-channel audio playback from two
conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or
more speakers normally required to listen to multi-
channel audio from a home theater system.
1Press SOUND MODE to select “3D SUR”
during playback.
2To turn off the 3D Surround effect,
press SOUND MODE again to select “BYPASS”.
Changing the Audio Channel
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a
different audio channel (STER., LEFT, or RIGHT).
CD
CD
CD
WMA
MP3CD
WMA
MP3CD
WMA
MP3CD
WMA
MP3CD
WMA
MP3CD
JPEG File Operation
OPERATION
35
Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc
This DVD/CD/VCR Receiver can play discs with JPEG
files. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on
JPEG Files on right.
1
Insert a disc and close the tray.
The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the
TV screen.
22
Use 33/44to select the JPEG then press MEMO-
RY/ENTER.
The JPEG menu appears on the TV screen.
33
Use 33/44 to select a folder, and MEMORY/ENTER.
Alist of files in the folder appears.
Press RETURN to move to the MP3/WMA-JPEG
choice menu.
ip
If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder
list, use the 34 buttons on the remote to highlight
“” and press MEMORY/ENTER to return to the
previous menu screen.
44
If you want to view a particular file, use 33/44to
highlight the file and press MEMORY/ENTER or
PLAY (NN).
Viewing the file function starts.
While viewing a file, press RETURN to move to the
previous menu (JPEG menu).
Press TITLE to move to the next page.
Press DISC MENU to move to the previous page.
ip
There are three viewing Slide Speed options: Fast,
Normal, Slow, and Off. Use 1/2to highlight the Slide
Speed then use 3/4to select the option you want to
use, and press MEMORY/ENTER.
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To stop viewing at any other time, press STOP (xx).
The JPEG menu appears.
Selecting other Files
Press BACKWARD .or FORWARD >once
while viewing a picture to advance to the next file or to
the previous file.
Still Picture
1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during slide show.
The player will now go into PAUSE mode.
2To return to the slide show, press PLAY (NN) or press
PAUSE/STEP (X) again.
To flip the picture
Press 33/44while showing a picture to flip the
picture horizontally or a vertically.
To rotate picture
Press 1/2while showing a picture to rotate the
picture clockwise or counter clockwise.
Notes on JPEG Files
Depending upon the size and number of the JPEG
files, it could take a long time for the DVD player to
read the disc’s contents. If you don’t see an on-
screen display after several minutes, some of the files
are too big — reduce the resolution of the JPEG files
to less than 2 mega pixels and burn another disc.
Total number of files and folders on the disc should
be less than 650.
Some disc may be incompatible due to different
recording format or condition of disc.
When you are using software such as “Easy CD
Creator” to burn the jpeg files into the CD-R, ensure
that all the selected files have the “.jpg” extensions
when copying into the CD layout.
If the files have “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extensions, please
rename them as “.jpg” files.
File names without “.jpg” extension will not be able to
be read by this DVD/CD/VCR Receiver, even though
the files are shown as JPEG image files in windows
explorer.
JPEG
Slide Speed
5/32 1024X768
Picture1
Picture2
Picture3
Picture4
Picture5
Picture6
Picture7
JPEG
Off
Folder1
5/32 Picture5.jpg1024X768
Slide Speed Off
Folder1
Folder2
Folder3
Folder4
Folder5
Folder6
Folder7
Folder8
JPEG
MP3 WMA
JPEG
Programmed Playback WMA
MP3
VCD1.1VCD2.0
CD
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Programmed Playback with Audio CDs
and MP3/WMA Discs
The Program function enables you to store your
favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory.
Program can contain 30 tracks.
11
Press PROGRAM during playback or in the stop
mode to enter the Program Edit mode.
The mark will appear to the right of the word Program
on the right side of the menu screen.
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Press PROGRAM to exit the Program Edit mode;
the mark will disappear.
22
Select a track, then press ENTER to place the
selected track on the Program list.
33
Repeat step 2 to place additional tracks on the
Program list.
Audio CD menu MP3/WMA menu
44
Press 2.
The programmed track you selected last is highlighted on
the program list.
55
Press 33/44to select the track you want to start
playing.
Press TITLE to move to the next page.
Press DISC MENU to move to the previous page.
66
Press PLAY or ENTER to start.
Playback begins in the order in which you programmed
the tracks and “PROG.” appears on the menu screen.
Playback stops after all of the tracks on the Program list
have played once.
77
To resume normal playback from programmed
playback,
press PROGRAM. S
elect a track of
CD (or MP3/WMA) list and then press ENTER or
PLAY.
“PROG.” indicator disappears in the display window.
Programmed Playback with Video CDs
ote
On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the
setup menu to use the Program function. See page 22.
11
Insert Video CD and close the tray.
22
Press PROGRAM while playback is stopped.
The VCD Program menu will appear.
ote
Press RETURN, PROGRAM or PLAY to exit the Program
menu.
33
Follow steps 2-6 of “Programmed Playback with
Audio CD and MP3/WMA disc” on left.
44
To resume normal playback from
programmed playback, press PROGRAM.
“PROG.” indicator disappears in the display window.
Repeat Programmed Tracks
To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT.
The Repeat icon and “TRACK” appears on the menu
screen.
To repeat all tracks on the program list, press
REPEAT a second time.
The Repeat icon and “ALL” appears on the menu screen.
To cancel Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time.
The Repeat icon and “OFF” appears on the menu screen.
Erasing a Track from Program List
1Press PROGRAM during playback (Audio CD and
MP3/WMA disc only) or stop to enter the Program
Edit mode.
The mark will appear.
2Press 2to move to the Program list.
3Use 33/44to select the track that you wish to erase
from the Program list.
4Press CLEAR.
The track will be erased from the Program list.
Erasing the whole Program List
1Follow steps 1-2 of “Erasing a Track from Program
List” as above.
2Use 33/44to select “Clear All”, then press ENTER.
The complete Program for the disc will be erased.
The programs are also cleared when the disc is removed.
E
E
E
E
TRACK 1
TRACK 2
TRACK 3
TRACK 4
TRACK 5
TRACK 6
TRACK 7
TRACK 8
Program
VCD
Clear All
E
FILE 1
FILE 2
FILE 3
FILE 4
FILE 8
FILE 2
FILE 4
FILE 3
FILE 5
FILE 6
FILE 7
FILE 8
Program
MP3 WMA
OFF00:00
3
Clear All
STER. BYPASS
E
0: 56: 18
TRACK 1
TRACK 2
TRACK 3
TRACK 4
TRACK 12
TRACK 8
TRACK 10
TRACK 3
TRACK 5
TRACK 6
TRACK 7
TRACK 8
Program
CD
Clear All
Speaker Setup
OPERATION
37
Adjust the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel
surround decoder.
11
Select “5.1 Speaker Setup” using the 33/44
buttons on the setup menu.
22
While “5.1 Speaker Setup” is selected, press 2
button.
33
Press 22buttons to select the desired speaker.
44
Adjust options by using 33441122buttons.
Speaker selection
Select a speaker that you want to adjust. ((Front speak-
ers (Left), Front speakers (Right), Centre Speaker, Rear
speakers (Left), Rear speakers (Right), or Subwoofer))
ote
Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Dolby
Digital licensing agreement.
Volume
Press 11/ 22to adjust the output level of the selected
speaker. (-6dB ~ 6dB)
Size
Since the speaker settings are fixed, you cannot change
the settings.
Subwoofer’s size is fixed “Large” and the other
speaker’s size are fixed “small”.
Distance
If you connected speakers to your DVD/CD receiver ,
setting the Distance lets the speakers know how far the
sound has to travel to reach your set listening point.
This allows the sound from each speaker to reach the
listener at the same time. (1 ft = 30.48 cm)
ote
You can not set the distance of subwoofer speaker.
Test
Press MEMORY/ENTER to test the signals of each
speaker. Adjust the volume to match the volume of test
signals memorized in the system.
Front Left (L) →Front Right (R) →Centre →
Rear Left (L) →Rear Right (R) →Subwoofer
Return
Press MEMORY/ENTER to return to the previous menu.
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Progressive Scan
5.1 Speaker Setup
Others
Disc Audio
R R
Front L
Volume 0 dB
Size Small
Distance 1 ft
Test
Return
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Radio Operation
Presetting the Radio Stations
You can preset 30 stations for FM and AM. Before tun-
ing, make sure that you have turned down the volume.
11
Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the
front panel until the frequency band appears on
the display and TV screen.
22
Press 33/44on the remote control to find your
desired station.
33
Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the
front panel to select the desired band.
44
Hold down 44TUNING 33 on the front panel or
hold down 44TUNING 33 on the remote control
for 1 or 2 seconds, and a station is searched for
automatically.
5
Press MEMORY/ENTER on the remote control.
66
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on the
left).
11
Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the
front panel until the frequency band appears on
the display and TV screen.
The last received station is tuned in.
22
Press 33/44on the remote control repeatedly to
select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver tunes in one preset station at a time.
33
Adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME on the
front panel or by pressing VOLUME + or - on the
remote control repeatedly.
To Clear the Stored Radio Stations
11
Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the
front panel until the frequency band appears on
the display and TV screen.
22
Press 33/44on the remote control to select your
desired station.
33
Press CLEAR the remote control to clear the
stored radio station.
ote
While record or record pause mode, the CLEAR
function may not be operated.
- - - - - - - RADIO - - - - - - - 1/6.
FM 87 . 7MHz
FM 108 . 0MHz
FM 90 . 7MHz
FM 106 . 7MHz
FM/AM TUNING
MEMORY/CLEAR
FM 98 . 7MHz
- - - - - - - RADIO - - - - - - - 2/6.
FM 87 . 7MHz
FM/AM TUNING
- - - - - - - RADIO - - - - - - - 2/6.
FM 87 . 7MHz
FM 108 . 0MHz
FM/AM TUNING
MEMORY/CLEAR
- - - - - - - RADIO - - - - - - - 1/6.
FM 87 . 7MHz
FM 108 . 0MHz
FM 90 . 7MHz
FM 106 . 7MHz
FM/AM TUNING
MEMORY/CLEAR
FM 98 . 7MHz
- - - - - - - RADIO - - - - - - - 2/6.
FM 87 . 7MHz
FM 108 . 0MHz
FM/AM TUNING
MEMORY/CLEAR
- - - - - - - RADIO - - - - - - - 2/6.
FM 87 . 7MHz
FM/AM TUNING
OPERATION
39
Operation with Radio (Continued)
Tuning into a Station Manually
11
Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the
front panel until the frequency band appears on
the display and TV screen.
22
Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the
front panel to select the desired band.
33
Press 44TUNING 33 on the front panel or press
44TUNING 33 on the remote control to tune in
the desired station.
For your reference
To turn off the radio
Press POWER to turn the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver off or
select another function mode (DVD, VCR, or AUX).
To improve reception
Realign the antenna.
Tuning into a Station Automatically
Hold down 4TUNING 3 on the front panel or hold
down 4TUNING 3 on the remote control for 1 or 2
seconds, and a station is searched for automatically.
ote
The search may not stop at a station with a very weak
signal.
Mute
Press MUTE to mute your unit.
You can mute your unit in order, for example, to answer
the telephone, “MUTING” indicator in the display win-
dow.
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Symptom
No power.
The power is on, but the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver
does not work.
No picture.
No sound.
The playback picture is
poor.
The DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver does not start
playback.
Cause
The power cord is disconnected.
No disc is inserted.
No tape is inserted.
The TV is not set to receive
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver signal output.
TV/VCR mode for DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver is set to TV.
The video cable is not connected
securely.
The connected TV power is turned off.
The equipment connected with the
audio cable is not set to receive
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver signal output.
The audio cables are not connected
securely.
The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.
The audio connecting cord is damaged.
The disc is dirty.
Tape heads are dirty.
Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.
No disc is inserted.
No tape is inserted.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is not placed within the guide.
The disc is dirty.
The Rating level is set.
Solution
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the
disc or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
Select the appropriate video input mode
on the TV so the picture from the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver appears on the
TV screen.
Press the TV/VCR button on the remote
control repeatedly to choose VCR
mode. VCR indicator light appears in
the display window.
Connect the video cable securely.
Turn on the TV.
Select the correct input mode on the
audio receiver so you can listen to the
sound from the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
Connect the audio cable securely.
Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.
Replace it with new one.
Clean the disc.
Clean video heads.
Use
CH/TRK (v/V)
for manual tracking
adjustment while tape is playing.
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the
disc or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc
type, color system, and Regional code.)
Place the disc with the playback side down.
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
Clean the disc.
Cancel the Rating function or change
the rating level.
Troubleshooting
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
REFERENCE
41
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom
Some channels are
skipped over when using
CH/TRK (v/V)
Picture and sound of
broadcasting channel are
weak or missing.
Camcorder image is not
shown.
Camcorder image via
A/V input to
DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver is not shown on
TV screen.
Timer recording is not
possible.
Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback is not
present.
Cause
Those channels were deleted with the
CH. ADD/DEL option.
Antenna or cables are loose.
Wrong CHANNEL SOURCE option is
being used.
Camcorder is off.
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver INPUT SELECT
is not set to LINE1(L1) or LINE2(L2).
Clock in DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is not
set to correct time.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
TIMER indicator light does not appear
after programming timer.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Broadcast program is not in stereo for-
mat.
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver A/V Out jacks
are not connected to TV A/V In jacks.
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver Audio/Video Out
is not selected for viewing at the TV.
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver BROADCAST
TYPE mode is set to SAP or MONO.
Solution
Use CH. ADD/DEL to restore channels.
See “Channel Selection” on page 18.
Tighten connections or replace cable.
Try all CHANNEL SOURCE options.
See “Channel Selection” on page 18 for
details.
Turn camcorder on and operate
properly.
Use INPUT to select LINE input channel
(LINE1(L1) or LINE2(L2)).
Set clock to correct time. See “Setting
the Clock” on page 19.
Reprogram Timer. See “Timer
Recording” on pages 25 and 26.
Reprogram Timer and turn
DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver off to enable timer.
No action is possible.
No action is possible.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is
available only via A/V output from
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
Set BROADCAST TYPE mode to
STEREO. See “Using the VCR Setup
Menu” on page 18.
Troubleshooting (Continued)
42
Symptom
Severe hum or noise is
heard.
Radio stations cannot
be tuned in.
No sound from DIGITAL
AUDIO IN (OPTICAL).
The remote control
does not work properly.
Cause
The plugs and jacks are dirty.
The disc is dirty.
The speakers and components are
connected poorly.
The DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is located
too close to the TV.
The antenna is positioned or connected
poorly.
The signal strength of the stations is too
weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning).
No stations have been preset or preset
stations have been cleared (when
tuning by scanning preset stations).
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver source is not
set to DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL).
The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver.
The remote control is too far from the
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the DVD/CD/VCR
Receiver.
The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
This remote control uses same buttons
for VCR and DVD (ex. PLAY).
Correction
Wipe them with a cloth slightly mois-
tened with alcohol.
Clean the disc.
Connect the speakers and components
securely.
Move your TV away from the audio
components.
Connect the antenna securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an
external antenna if necessary.
Tune in the station manually.
Preset the stations (page 37).
Select OPTICAL by pressing AUX.
Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver.
Operate the remote control within 23 ft
(7 m).
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
When using a VCR, first press the VCR
button. When using a DVD, first press
the DVD button.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
•When the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver is moved from a
cold place to a warm place.
•Under extremely humid conditions.
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
•
Keep the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver plugged into an AC
power outlet with POWER On. This will help prevent
condensation.
•When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the DVD/CD/VCR Receiver to dry before using it.
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Language Code List
Code Language
6566 Abkhazian
6565 Afar
6570 Afrikaans
8381 Albanian
6577 Amharic
6582 Arabic
7289 Armenian
6583 Assamese
6588 Aymara
6590 Azerbaijani
6665 Bashkir
6985 Basque
6678 Bengali; Bangla
6890 Bhutani
6672 Bihari
6682 Breton
6671 Bulgarian
7789 Burmese
6669 Byelorussian
7577 Cambodian
6765 Catalan
9072 Chinese
6779 Corsican
7282 Croatian
6783 Czech
6865 Danish
7876 Dutch
6978 English
6979 Esperanto
6984 Estonian
7079 Faeroese
Code Language
7074 Fiji
7073 Finnish
7082 French
7089 Frisian
7176 Galician
7565 Georgian
6869 German
6976 Greek
7576 Greenlandic
7178 Guarani
7185 Gujarati
7265 Hausa
7387 Hebrew
7273 Hindi
7285 Hungarian
7383 Icelandic
7378 Indonesian
7365 Interlingua
7165 Irish
7384 Italian
7465 Japanese
7487 Javanese
7578 Kannada
7583 Kashmiri
7575 Kazakh
7589 Kirghiz
7579 Korean
7585 Kurdish
7679 Laothian
7665 Latin
7686 Latvian, Lettish
Code Language
7678 Lingala
7684 Lithuanian
7775 Macedonian
7771 Malagasy
7783 Malay
7776 Malayalam
7784 Maltese
7773 Maori
7782 Marathi
7779 Moldavian
7778 Mongolian
7865 Nauru
7869 Nepali
7879 Norwegian
7982 Oriya
8065 Panjabi
8083 Pashto, Pushto
7065 Persian
8076 Polish
8084 Portuguese
8185 Quechua
8277 Rhaeto-Romance
8279 Romanian
8285 Russian
8377 Samoan
8365 Sanskrit
7168 Scots Gaelic
8382 Serbian
8372 Serbo-Croatian
8378 Shona
8368 Sindhi
Code Language
8373 Singhalese
8375 Slovak
8376 Slovenian
8379 Somali
6983 Spanish
8385 Sudanese
8387 Swahili
8386 Swedish
8476 Tagalog
8471 Tajik
8465 Tamil
8484 Tatar
8469 Telugu
8472 Thai
6679 Tibetan
8473 Tigrinya
8479 Tonga
8482 Turkish
8475 Turkmen
8487 Twi
8575 Ukrainian
8582 Urdu
8590 Uzbek
8673 Vietnamese
8679 Volapük
6789 Welsh
8779 Wolof
8872 Xhosa
7473 Yiddish
8979 Yoruba
9085 Zulu
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu”
(See page 21).
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Code Country
AD Andorra
AE United Arab Emirates
AF Afghanistan
AG Antigua and Barbuda
AI Anguilla
AL Albania
AM Armenia
AN Netherlands Antilles
AO Angola
AQ Antarctica
AR Argentina
AS American Samoa
AT Austria
AU Australia
AW Aruba
AZ Azerbaidjan
BA Bosnia-Herzegovina
BB Barbados
BD Bangladesh
BE Belgium
BF Burkina Faso
BG Bulgaria
BH Bahrain
BI Burundi
BJ Benin
BM Bermuda
BN Brunei Darussalam
BO Bolivia
BR Brazil
BS Bahamas
BT Bhutan
BV Bouvet Island
BW Botswana
BY Belarus
BZ Belize
CA Canada
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands
CF Central African Republic
CG Congo
CH Switzerland
CI Ivory Coast
CK Cook Islands
CL Chile
CM Cameroon
CN China
CO Colombia
CR Costa Rica
CS Former Czechoslovakia
CU Cuba
CV Cape Verde
CX Christmas Island
CY Cyprus
CZ Czech Republic
DE Germany
DJ Djibouti
DK Denmark
DM Dominica
DO Dominican Republic
DZ Algeria
EC Ecuador
EE Estonia
EG Egypt
EH Western Sahara
Code Country
ER Eritrea
ES Spain
ET Ethiopia
FI Finland
FJ Fiji
FK Falkland Islands
FM Micronesia
FO Faroe Islands
FR France
FX France (European
Territory)
GA Gabon
GB Great Britain
GD Grenada
GE Georgia
GF French Guyana
GH Ghana
GI Gibraltar
GL Greenland
GM Gambia
GN Guinea
GP Guadeloupe (French)
GQ Equatorial Guinea
GR Greece
GS S. Georgia & S. Sandwich
Isls.
GT Guatemala
GU Guam (USA)
GW Guinea Bissau
GY Guyana
HK Hong Kong
HM Heard and McDonald
Islands
HN Honduras
HR Croatia
HT Haiti
HU Hungary
ID Indonesia
IE Ireland
IL Israel
IN India
IO British Indian Ocean
Territory
IQ Iraq
IR Iran
IS Iceland
IT Italy
JM Jamaica
JO Jordan
JP Japan
KE Kenya
KG Kyrgyzstan
KH Cambodia6
KI Kiribati
KM Comoros
KN
Saint Kitts & Nevis Anguilla
KP North Korea
KR South Korea
KW Kuwait
KY Cayman Islands
KZ Kazakhstan
LA Laos
LB Lebanon
Code Country
LC Saint Lucia
LI Liechtenstein
LK Sri Lanka
LR Liberia
LS Lesotho
LT Lithuania
LU Luxembourg
LV Latvia
LY Libya
MA Morocco
MC Monaco
MD Moldavia
MG Madagascar
MH Marshall Islands
MK Macedonia
ML Mali
MM Myanmar
MN Mongolia
MO Macau
MP Northern Mariana Islands
MQ Martinique (French)
MR Mauritania
MS Montserrat
MT Malta
MU Mauritius
MV Maldives
MW Malawi
MX Mexico
MY Malaysia
MZ Mozambique
NA Namibia
NC New Caledonia (French)
NE Niger
NF Norfolk Island
NG Nigeria
NI Nicaragua
NL Netherlands
NO Norway
NP Nepal
NR Nauru
NU Niue
NZ New Zealand
OM Oman
PA Panama
PE Peru
PF Polynesia (French)
PG Papua New Guinea
PH Philippines
PK Pakistan
PL Poland
PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon
PN Pitcairn Island
PR Puerto Rico
PT Portugal
PW Palau
PY Paraguay
QA Qatar
RE Reunion (French)
RO Romania
RU Russian Federation
RW Rwanda
SA Saudi Arabia
SB Solomon Islands
Code Country
SC Seychelles
SD Sudan
SE Sweden
SG Singapore
SH Saint Helena
SI Slovenia
SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Islands
SK Slovak Republic
SL Sierra Leone
SM San Marino
SN Senegal
SO Somalia
SR Suriname
ST Saint Tome and Principe
SU Former USSR
SV El Salvador
SY Syria
SZ Swaziland
TC Turks and Caicos Islands
TD Chad
TF French Southern
Territories
TG Togo
TH Thailand
TJ Tadjikistan
TK Tokelau
TM Turkmenistan
TN Tunisia
TO Tonga
TP East Timor
TR Turkey
TT Trinidad and Tobago
TV Tuvalu
TW Taiwan
TZ Tanzania
UA Ukraine
UG Uganda
UK United Kingdom
UM USA Minor Outlying
Islands
US United States
UY Uruguay
UZ Uzbekistan
VA Vatican City State
VC Saint Vincent &
Grenadines
VE Venezuela
VG Virgin Islands (British)
VI Virgin Islands (USA)
VN Vietnam
VU Vanuatu
WF Wallis and Futuna Islands
WS Samoa
YE Yemen
YT Mayotte
YU Yugoslavia
ZA South Africa
ZM Zambia
ZR Zaire
ZW Zimbabwe
Country Code List
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 23).
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Specifications
General
Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 80W
Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 97.5 X 360 mm (16.9 x 3.9 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d)
Mass (approx.) 7 kg (15.4 lbs)
Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Signal system NTSC
Inputs
ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms
VCR VIDEO IN 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
VCR AUDIO IN -6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 1
FM ANTENNA IN FM antenna input, 300 ohms
AM ANTENNA IN AM antenna input, 300 ohms
DIGITAL AUDIO IN 5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, Optical connector x 1
Outputs
VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative
S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1
(C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms, negative sync, RCA jack x 1
(PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohms, RCA jack x 2
Audio output (analog audio) 2.0 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 330 ohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 1
RF OUT Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)
VCR Specifications
Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system
Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM
Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec
Tape width 12.7 mm
Maximum recording time SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)
Rewind time About 150 seconds (T-120)
Antenna 75 ohms (VHF/UHF)
Channel coverage VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1 - W+84, A-5 - A-1)
Frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 43dB
Dynamic range More than 85 dB (AUDIO OUT jacks)
Channel separation More than 55 dB (AUDIO OUT jacks)
DVD Specifications
Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 75 dB (AUDIO OUT jacks)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.4%
Dynamic range More than 85 dB (AUDIO OUT jacks)
Specifications (Continued)
FM Tuner
Tuning Range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60 dB
Frequency Response 150 - 10,000 Hz
AM Tuner
Tuning Range 530 - 1,720 kHz
Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz
Amplifier
Stereo mode 35W + 35W (4Ωat 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround mode Front: 35W + 35W (THD 10 %)
Center*: 35W
Surround*: 35W + 35W (4Ωat 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Subwoofer*: 50W (4Ωat 30 Hz, THD 10 %)
*
Depending on the sound mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Inputs LINE 1, LINE 2, OPTICAL IN
Speakers
Satellite Speaker Passive Subwoofer
Type 2 Way 2 Speaker 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 8 Ω4 Ω
Frequency Response 110 - 40,000 Hz 40 - 1,500 Hz
Sound Pressure Level 83 dB/W (1m) 82 dB/W (1m)
Rated Input Power 50W 100 W
Max. Input Power 100 W 200 W
Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 100 x 147 x 127.5 mm 200 x 425 x 381 mm
(3.9 x 5.8 x 5.0 inches) (7.9 x 16.7 x 15 inches)
Net Weight 0.92 kg (2.0 lbs) 7.06kg (15.6 lbs)
Accessory:
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Speaker cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
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Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under nor-
mal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original
consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when
used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO
THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. ZENITH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDI-
RECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, IN CONNEC-
TION WITH THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
1. Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration, maintenance
or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and
2. Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental
specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other nat-
ural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, software errors that do not dis-
able functionality, operating software protocols adopted after the date of manufacture or for outside the U.S., institutional
or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.
3. Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be borne by the consumer.
CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
You must call 1-800-984-9349 (Monday ~ Friday, 7 AM to 8 PM CT) and select appropriate option from the menu to confirm
the product is defective and to obtain Return Authorization (RA). During the Warranty Period, Zenith will send you a return-
shipping label. After you obtain RA for return, please box your unit with a copy of the sales receipt and enough packing materi-
al to ensure undamaged delivery of your product. When you receive the label, place it on the box and call the 800 # in the
instruction for pick-up. When your unit is received, Zenith will repair or replace your unit in accordance with this Limited
Warranty.
ADVANCE SHIPMENT. If replacement unit is available and you want second day delivery, our service representative will ask
for your credit card number. Zenith requires a reserved deposit by credit card as surety for such advance shipment. Your credit
card will not be charged if you return the defective unit in 10 business days. For advance shipment, the return label will come
with the replacement unit sent to you. Please follow boxing and shipping instructions above.
ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Zenith Part No. 206-3870
2000 MILLBROOK DRIVE GS# 3834RM0058K
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069 Printed in China
Issue O
WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: 90 DAYS from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: ONE YEAR from the Date of Purchase.
Repaired or Replacement Units are warranted for the
remaining period of the original warranty.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
Call 1-800-984-9349 for instructions on getting the defec-
tive unit repaired or replaced.
Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return
the unit to Zenith for repair or replacement.
Both ways shipping charges will be borne by Zenith during
the Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay in-
bound shipping charges and Zenith pays return shipping
charges.
For Warranty Service
For Post Warranty Repair
For Where-to buy, Product Assistance, or
Customer Assistance
Call 1-800-984-9349 (Monday ~ Friday, 7 AM ~ 7 PM CT)
Retain your dated sales receipt to prove the Date of Purchase as well as your
box for shipping the unit to Zenith, for warranty service.
Legible copy of your sales receipt must be submitted with the unit at the time
the unit is returned for warranty service.
For repair or replacement after the Warranty Period has expired,
Call 1-800-984-9349 (Monday ~ Friday, 7 AM ~ 7 PM CT)
Call 1-877-9 Zenith (1-877-993-6484) (Monday ~ Friday, 7 AM ~ 8 PM CT
and Saturday, 8 AM ~ 5 PM CT) and select an appropriate option from the
menu.
Or visit our website at http://www.zenithservice.com
ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
DVD/CD/VCR Receiver XBV344 LIMITED WARRANTY-USA