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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING:

TO reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not

open the cabinet; dangerous high voltage is present.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This

DVD-VCR should only be used with 120V, 60Hz

(standard U.S. household) current.

WARNING:

TO AVOID HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE TO

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, DO NOT OPEN

OR REMOVE/DEFEAT LASER TRANSPORT

PROTECTIVE HOUSING.

USER/INSTALLER CAUTION:

Your authority to operate this FCC certified

equipment could be voided if you make changes or

modifications not expressly approved by the

manufacturer, who is responsible for compliance

with Part 15 ECC rules.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electronic Code that 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

)oint of cable entry as practical.

CAU_ON: TO REDUCE 1HEBSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER

NO USER-SERMCEABLE PARI_ INSIDE

REFER sIErN1CING TO QUAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

//_ This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage

within the product's enclosure

that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute risk of

fire or electric shock.

//_ This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance instructions in the

literature accompanying this

product.

Copy Notification

Federal law provides severe civil and criminal

penalties for the unauthorized reproduction,

distribution, or exhibition of copyrighted motion

pictures and videotapes. (Title 17, United States

Code, Sections 501 and 506).

Macrovision Notification

This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of

certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property

rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other

rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other

limited viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CAUTION:

TO prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying

interference, use only the recommended

accessories. To prevent electric shock, do not use

this (polarized) plug with an extension cord,

receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be

fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To reduce

the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit

cover or back. There are no serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CUIDADO:

Para prevenir incendio, riesgo de choque, o

interferencia enfadosa, use solamente los

accesorios recomendados. Para prevenir

electrochoque, no use este enchufe (potarizado)

con un cordon de extension, toma de corriente, o

cualquier otra toma a menos que los dientes

puedan set completamente insertados para prevenir

exposiciOn de los dientes. Para reducir et riesgo de

descarga electrica, no remueva la cubierta o la

parte posterior del equipo. Dentro del equipo no

hay partes que requieren servicio. Dirijase

solamente a personal calificado cuando requiera

servicio.

ATTENTION:

Pour eviter les incendis, risque de chocs, ou

interferences fScheuses, employer seulement les

accessoires recommandes. Pour eviter les chocs

electriques, ne pas employer cette prise (polarisee)

avec une rallonge, une prise de courant ou une

autre sortie de courant _ moins que les lames

peuvent etre inserees 8 fond pour l'exposition des

lames. Pour reduire les risques de chocs

electriques, ne pas retirer le couvercle ou l'arriere

du module. II n'y a pas de piece utilisable

I'interieur. Ne faire effectuer Fentretien que par un

personnel qualifie.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the DVD-VCR is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference,

3. HEED WARNIr'JGS - All warnings on the DVD-VCR and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW II_ISTRUCTIONS -All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANII_JG -Unplug this DVD-VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use

a dry cloth for dusting cabinet.

6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may be

hazardous,

7. WATER & MOISTURE - DO not use this DVD-VCR near water--for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen

sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like.

8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this DVD-VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table, The DVD-VCR may

fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the DVD-VCR. Any mounting of the unit should

follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer,

8a. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION -Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

DVD-VCR and to protect it from overheating, These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your

VCR on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, on or near a radiator or heat register, This DVD-VCR should not be

placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES -This DVD-VCR should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local

power company,

11. GROUNDING OR £OLARIZATIOF; - This DVD-VCR may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug

(a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin.

The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature, If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace

your obsolete Outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the DVD-VCR.

13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the DVD-VCR, be

sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static

charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to

proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leaddn wire to an antenna discharge unit,

size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

14. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this DVD-VCR during a lightning storm, or when it is lelt unattended and

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This

will prevent damage to the DVD-VCR due to lightning and power line surges.

15. POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric light or power circuits, where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an Outside

antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with

them might be fatal.

16. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric

shock.

17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS - Never push objects of any kind into this DVD=VCR through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short Out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any

kind onto the unit. Should spillage Occur, unplug the DVD-VCR and have it checked by a technician before use.

18. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this DVD-VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to

a dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRIr'JG SERVICE - Unplug this DVD-VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the DVD-VCR<

c. If the DVD-VCR has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the DVD-VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the DVD-VCR to its normal operation.

e. If the DVD-VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the DVD-VCR exhibits a distinct change in performanceithis indicates a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this DVD-VCR ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the DVD-VCR is in safe operating order.

22. HEAT - This DVD-VCR should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Table of Contents

Safety ..................................................... 3

• Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 3

Welcome ................................................... 8

• Feature Summary ............................................... 8

• Unpacking ..................................................... 8

1 - System Overview .......................................... 9

• Front Panel Overview ............................................. 9

• Rear Panel ..................................................... 9

• Remote Control Overview ......................................... 10

• Insert Remote Control Batteries ..................................... 10

• Front Panel Display .............................................. 11

2 - Getting Started ........................................... 12

• Basic Connections ............................................... 12

• Auto Setup ..................................................... 13

3 - Basic Operation ........................................... 14

• Deck Control Buttons ............................................. 14

• Basic DVD Playback ............................................. 14

• BasicVHS Playback ............................................. 15

• Basic TV Tuner Operations ........................................ 16

4 - System Setup ................................................. 16

• On-Screen Menu Navigation ....................................... 16

• Menu Language ................................................. 17

• Manual Clock Set ................................................ 18

• Daylight Savings Time ............................................ 19

• Time Zone ..................................................... 20

• Auto Clock Set Channel ........................................... 21

• Tuner Band Setting .............................................. 22

• Auto Channel Search ............................................. 23

• Add/Remove Channels ........................................... 24

• ShowWeak Channels ............................................ 25

• Tuner Audio .................................................... 26

• Child Lock ..................................................... 26

• Front Panel Dimmer .............................................. 27

5 - DVD Setup ............................................... 27

• TV Aspect Ratio ................................................. 27

• Still Mode ...................................................... 28

• Black Level ..................................................... 28

• Audio Language ................................................. 29

• Subtitle Language ............................................... 30

• Disc Menu Language ............................................. 31

• Dynamic Compression ............................................ 32

• Rating Control Settings ........................................... 33

• Changing the Rating Control Password ............................... 34

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• 6 - DVD Sound Setup ......................................... 35

•A/V Receiver Connections ......................................... 35

• Dolby Digital Decoder Setting ...................................... 36

• DTS Decoder Setting ............................................. 37

• 7 - DVD Operations .......................................... 38

• Special Playback Features ......................................... 38

• Disc Menu Navigation ............................................ 39

• Title/ChaptedTime Selection ....................................... 40

•Zoom ......................................................... 41

• Angle ......................................................... 41

• Subtitle ........................................................ 42

• A-B Repeat ..................................................... 43

• Repeat ChaptedTitle ............................................. 44

• Audio ......................................................... 44

• Bookmarks ..................................................... 45

• Programmed Playback ............................................ 46

• Random Playback ............................................... 47

• MP3 Playback .................................................. 47

• 3D Sound ...................................................... 48

• 8 - VCR Playback ............................................ 49

• SpeciatVCR Playback Features .................................... 49

• Tracking ....................................................... 50

• Auto Play/Rewind ................................................ 51

• S-VHS Playback ................................................ 51

• 9 - VCR Recording ........................................... 52

• Basic Recording ................................................. 52

• Special Recording Features ........................................ 53

• One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....................................... 54

• Record Speed .................................................. 55

• Record Source .................................................. 55

• Date/Time Stamp ................................................ 56

• Copying from DVD To VHS ........................................ 57

• Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Videocassette .......................... 58

• 10 - Timer Recording ......................................... 59

• How to Set a Timer Recording ...................................... 59

• Timer Recording Errors/Solutions ................................... 61

• 11 - Search/Index Features .................................... 62

• The Clock/Counter Button ......................................... 62

• Placing Index Marks .............................................. 63

• Index Scan ..................................................... 63

• Index Search ................................................... 64

• Blank Search ................................................... 64

• Direct Time Search .............................................. 65

• Return to 0:00:00 ................................................ 66

• Appendix A - Advanced Connections ............................. 67

• S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD) ...................... 67

• AIt Video Out Setting ............................................. 68

• Stereo Connections .............................................. 69

• MonitorTV Connections ........................................... 70

• Connecting Other Video Equipment .................................. 71

• Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control .......................... 72

• Appendix B - Help ............................................ 73

• Technical Specifications ........................................... 73

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System Features

•Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDs, audio CDs or VHS Tapes.

Watch a DVD while recording a TV show to the VCR.

Auto Setup automatically sets clock and searches for channels.

A/V switching between TV, VCR and DVD deck with TV view button for ease of use.

Remote controls both DVD and VCR decks.

Composite, S-Video and Component video outputs for Hgh connectivity and optimum performance.

RF inputs and outputs for connection to all TVs-new or old.

Child Lock.

English/French/Spanish on-screen programming.

Records from DVD to VHS (unless DVD is copy protected with Macrovision).

DVD Features

• 10-bit video digital to analog converter and 27MHz advanced digital filter.

• Playback of 96KHz/24-bit sources.

• DTS digital output for DTS-enhanced DVDs.

• Playback MP3 files from CD-ROM

• Continued audio dudng 2x speed playback.

VCR Features

• Hi-Fi Stereo VCR.

• 4 heads for superior slow motion and stop action.

• Playback of S-VHS tapes at better than standard resolution.

• VISS Index Search/Scan, Zero Return, Direct Time Search, Blank Search.

• 16-event/1 year timer recording.

• Time remaining counter, real time counter.

Unpacking

As you unpack, please check that the following items are included in your DVD-VCR packing case:

DVD-VCR (1)

Warranty/Registration Card (1)

User's Guide (1)

RCA cable for AudioNideo connection (1)

RF (Radio Frequency) Antenna Cable (1)

Remote Control (1)

1.5V "AA" Batteries (2)

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8 PLAY/PAUSE (p.14, 15)

9 STOP (p.38)

10 FAST-FORWARD/FWD(p.38,49)

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2 RF OUT TO TV 8 S-VIDEO OUT

3 VCR TUNER CHANNEL SELECTOR 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

4 LINE IN 2 (OPTICAL)

5LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) 10 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(COAXIAL)

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4 ANGLE (p.41)

53DSOUND (p.48)

100+ (p.48)

6A DUB(p.58)

7 DVD(p.14)

8 TV VIEW (p.14)

INPUT (p.72)

9 VOLUME +/-(p.16)

10 REWIND (p.38,49)

SKIP BACK (p.38, 49)

11 STOP (p.38)

12 RECORD (p.52)

13 DISPLAY/UP (p.16, 40, 49)

14 MODE/LEFT (p.46, 47)

REPEAT (p.43, 44, 49)

15 SETUP (p.16)

ENTER (p.16)

16 TITLE (p.39)

SP/SLP (p.55)

17 SUBTITLE (p.42)

SET TIMER (p.59)

18 OPEN/CLOSE (p.14)

19 o-g (p.16)

20 ZOOM (p.41)

21 TV/VCR (p.16)

22 VCR, TV SELECT (p.72)

23 PREVIOUS CHANNEL (p.16, 72)

24 CHANNEL +/-(p.16)

25 FAST-FORWARD (p.38, 49)

SKIP NEXT (p.38)

26 MENU (p.39)

CLEAR (p.16)

27 PLAY/PAUSE (p.14, 15)

28 SKIP/F.ADV/RIGHT (p.38, 48)

29 CLOCK/COUNTER/DOWN (p.62)

30 MARK (p.45, 63)

SEARCH (p.64)

INDEX (p.63)

31 AUDIO (p.26, 44)

RETURN (p.16)

Insert Remote Control Batteries

•Remove the battery cover by pushing down on the thumb tab and

sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• Insert two 1.5V "AA" batteries as shown, paying attention to the correct

polarities (+/-).

• When finished, slide the cover until it clicks back into place.

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1 The DVD Deck is active

2A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded

3A disc with LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) audio is loaded

4 A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded

5The time, counter position, time remaining, or current deck status is displayed

6 The current TV show or video is broadcast in Stereo

7The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing

8 A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. If blinking there is an error. Also displays without the clock

hands to indicate that a recording is in progress, and blinks when the VCR is in Pause mode.

9 The VCR Record Speed is set to SP or SLP

10 The VCR Deck is active

11 The status of the DVD deck is graphically displayed

12 3D Sound is active

13 The DVD has multiple angles to choose from

14 A CD with MP3 tracks is playing

15 The number to the right of the "T" symbol is the current title number

16 The number to the right of the "C" symbol is the current chapter number

17 The current time is a.m. or p.m.

18 DVD to VHS copy is in progress

19 The status of the VCR deck is graphically displayed

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From Antenna or Cable

In this section, you will connect the DVD-VCR to your television

and run Auto Setup, which automatically searches for channels and

sets the player's internal clock.

NOTES:

• Advanced Connections are covered in Appendix A,

•Even if you plan to use the S-Video or Component Video Outputs,

you MUST connect the DVD-VCR to your television with

_ither the standard RF or the Line Out connection, This

enables you to operate the DVD-VCR setup menus.

1 Connect Antenna/Cable to DVD-VCR

Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/outdoor antenna or

cable wall outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel of

the DVD-VCR.

2 Connect DVD-VGR to TV

Choose one of the following methods to connect the DVD-VCR to

your TV:

RF Connection

Connect the supplied RF antenna cable from the OUT (TO TV) jack

on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to your television's Antenna

Input.

Line Connection

Connect an RCA-type audio/video cable (red, white, yellow) from

the LINE OUT jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to your

television's Line In jacks. Use red for right audio, white for left

audio, and yellow for video.

NOTE: It is recommended that you use the Line Connection if your

TV is equipped with RCA jacks.

3 Set DVD-VCR Output Channel

If you used the RF connection in Step 2, set the Channel switch on

the back panel of the DVD-VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is not an

active channel in your area.

4 Plug In DVD-VGR

Connect the DVD-VCR power cord to a standard 120V/60Hz wall

outlet.

5 Turn On DVD-VGR

Press the POWER button on the remote control oron the

DVD-VCR's front panel.

6 Turn On TV

Press the POWER button on your TV.

7 Set TV to Channel 3 or 4 or Line

Be sure to use the same channel you selected in Step 3. If you

used the Line Connection, set your TV to its Line Input. The

"LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA" menu should appear on the

screen. Please continue with Auto Setup on the following page.

The first time you connect your DVD-VCR, or after an extended

power outage, you will be prompted to set the on-screen menu

language and connect an Antenna or Cable. Then the DVD-VCR

will run an Auto Setup procedure, where it will automatically

search for all active channels and set the clock.

Set the On-Screen

Menu Language

Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English,French,or Spanish.To change

the languageat any other time, see page 17.

Antenna/Cable Reminder

A message is displayed to remind you to connect an Antenna or

Cable if you have not already done so. Press Enter to begin Auto

Setup.

Run Auto Setup

As soon as you press Enter, the screen at right will appear and the

DVD-VCR will automatically perform the following steps:

• Auto Channel Search -- Automatically detects whether an

antenna or cable is connected, then searches for all active

channels in your area. If Auto Channel Search is unable to locate

channels in your area, you can search and add channels

manually; see pages 23-24.

• Auto Clock Set -- Sets the DVD-VCR's internal clock. If Auto

Clock Set is unable to find a channel to set the clock, you can set

the clock manually; see page 18.

This procedure may take a few minutes to complete. When

finished, the DVD-VCR will tune to the lowest channel found.

4Auto Setup is Complete!

Please proceed to page 14 for an introduction to the basic

operations of the DVD-VCR.

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3 Espanol

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The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The

following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each deck,

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POWER Button

Press the POWER button on the remote control or front panel to

turn on the DVD-VCR.

DVD Button

Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to

control the DVD deck.

•The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show

that the DVD deck is selected.

VCR Button

Press the VCR button on the remote control when you want to

control the VCR deck.

• The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show

that the VHS deck is selected.

DVD-VCR Toggle

Press the DVD-VCR SELECT button on the front panel to toggle

control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.

The TV VIEW Button

Press the TV VIEW button repeatedly to cycle through all of your

input sources, including the DVD, VCR, Tuner (Ch##), Line 1 (front

AV input), and Line 2 (rear AV input).

Basic DVD Playback

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Follow these instructions to playback a DVD.

1 Open Disc Drawer

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or front

panel to automatically power on the DVD-VCR and open the disc

drawer.

2 Insert Disc

Place the disc in the drawer with the label side of the disc facing

up. If the disc has two sides, orient the disc with the desired label

facing up.

3 Close Disc Drawer

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or front

panel to close the disc drawer.

• Make sure the DVD deck is selected.

4 Play the DVD

Press the I_11 (Play/Pause) button on the remote control or front

panel.

• Many discs will begin playback automatically when the disc

drawer closes.

• If the DVD has a disc menu, or more than one title, the disc

menu may appear.

5 Additional DVD Options

• For advanced DVD Setup options, see pages 27~37.

• For special DVD Playback features, see page 38.

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To play a videotape, simply insert it in the VHS deck and press the

Play button. Tapes without Record Safety Tabs can be set to play

automatically when inserted; see page 51,

1Insert VHS Tape

Insert a standard VHS videotape into the VHS Deck.

• Power will turn on automatically when you insert a videotape.

2 Play Tape

Press the I_11 (Play/Pause) button on the remote control or front

panel. If the tape is missing the Record Safety Tab and Auto Play

is turned on, the tape will begin to play automatically, see page 51.

3Stop Playback

Press the • (Stop) button on the remote control or front panel.

4Eject Tape

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or the

EJECT button on the front panel.

5Additional VCR Options

• For special VCR Playback features, see pages 49~51.

• For VCR Recording features, see pages 52~58.

• For Timer Recerding features, see pages 59~61.

Basic "IV Tuner Operations ][ Menu Language

The following buttons are used when watching television via the

DVD-VCR's built-in TV tuner,

1TVNC R

Press to switch between your TV's tuner and the VCR's internal

tuner.

2 Channel Up/Down

Press to change to the next or previous channel.

36-9 Buttons

Press to select channels directly.

4 160+ Button

Press to select channels 100 and Hgher. First, press the 100+

button, then press the remaining digits using the 0-9 buttons.

5 Previous Channel

Press to jump directly to the previously viewed channel.

6 Volume

Press to adjust the volume of the program you are watcHng.

•Also works in DVD and VCR mode.

7 Display

Press to display the channel you are watcHng.

• Also works in DVD and VCR mode.

On-Screen Menu Navigation

Set 33mer Recording

Child Lock Off

Set Cl_k

DVD Setup

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The Setup Menu is the opening

screen of the on-screen menu

system

The on-screen menu system allows you to set all functions for your

DVD-VCR. The following buttons are used to open and navigate

through the on-screen menu system.

1 SETUP Button

Press to access the DVD-VCR on-screen menu system.

2 Up/Down

Moves menu selecfion arrow up and down to cycle through menu

options

3 Right

Selects or changes menu options.

4 Left

Moves backward through menu opfions on certain screens.

5 ENTER Button

Press to confirm settings in certain menus.

6 RETURN Button

Returns to the last menu viewed or exits the menu system.

7 CLEAR Button

Clears Menu options on certain screens.

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Follow these steps to change the on-screen menu language to

English, French or Spanish.

1 Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Set "LanguagelLanguelldioma"

Using the Up/Down buttons, move the selection arrow to

"Language/Langue/Idiomai' then push right button repeatedly to

translate the menu screen into English, French or Spanish.

Manual Clock Set 1 I Daylight Savings Time

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If Auto Setup was unable to find a local TV station to set the DVD-

VCR's internal clock, follow these instructions to set the date/time

manually.

NOTE: It is important to set the clock for accurate Timer

Recording.

1 Open "SETUP MENU"

Pressthe SETUP button.

2 Select "Set Clock"

Usingthe up/down,move the selection arrow to "Set Clock," then

pushright to select.

3 Turn Off "Auto Clock Set"

Move the selection arrow to "Auto Clock Set," then pushright to

turn this feature"Off."

• The "Set Clock Menu" will change as shown.

4 Select "Set Clock"

Move the selection arrow to"Set Clock,"then push rightto select.

5Set the Clock

Push the left/right to select each of the following options, then push

up/down (or use the 0-9 buttons) to set each option:

• Set Month - Enter the month as a 2-digit number; i.e. for

January, press "01".

•Set Year- Enter the year as a 2-digit number; i.e. for 2001,

press "01".

•Set Day- Enter the day as a 2-digit number; Le. for the ninth,

press "09".

•Set Hour-Enter the hour as a 2-digit number; Le. for 12:00,

press "12".

•Set Minute -Enter the minute as a 2-digit number; Le. for 00:25,

press "25".

•Set AM/PM - Enter 1 for AM and 2 for PM

Confirm Settings

Press the RETURN button to save your clock settings and return to

the Setup menu.

• Press Return again to exit.

You can set the DVD-VCR to adjust for Daylight Savings Time. Use

this feature only if Auto Clock Set has incorrectly set the time.

NOTE: If you are an Arizona resident, turn Daylight Savings Time

off and choose Mountain Standard Time on page 20.

1 Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2Select "Set Clock"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "Set Clock," then

push right to select.

3Set "Daylight Savings"

Move the selection arrow to "Daylight Savings," then push right to

select from the following options:

• Auto - Uses Auto Clock Set information to determine if your area

adjusts for Daylight Savings Time.

• On - The DVD-VCR's clock will adjust for Daylight Savings Time

on the first Sunday in April and the last Sunday in October.

•Off- No Daylight Savings Time adjustments will be made.

Time Zone 1 [Auto Clock Set Channel

You can manually set the Time Zone for your region. Use this

feature only if Auto Clock Set has incorrectly set the time by

detecting a nearby time zone.

NOTE: If you are an Arizona resident, choose Mountain Standard

Time and turn Daylight Savings Time off.

1 Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "Set Clock"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "Set Clock," then

push right to select.

3 Turn On "Auto Clock Set"

Move the selection arrow to "Auto Clock Set," then push right to

turn this feature "On."

• The "Set Clock Menu" will change as shown.

4 Set "Time Zone"

Move the selection arrow to "Time Zone," then push right to select

from the following options:

Auto - Selects the Time Zone found during Auto Setup.

Eastern - Eastern Standard Time.

Central -Central Standard Time.

Mountain - Mountain Standard Time.

Pacific -Pacific Standard Time.

Alaska - Alaska Standard Time.

Hawaii - Hawaii Standard Time.

If you know a station in your area that broadcasts time information,

you can set the Auto Clock Set Channel manually. For example,

your local PBS station will usually transmit the time and date. Use

this feature only if Auto Clock Set has set the time incorrectly.

1 Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "Set Clock"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "Set Clock," then

push right to select.

3 Turn On "Auto Clock Set"

Move the selection arrow to "Auto Clock Set," then push right to

turn this feature "On."

• The "Set Clock Menu" will change as shown.

4Set "Clock Set Channel"

Move the selection arrow to "Clock Set Channel," then push right to

select from the following options:

• Auto - Automatically seeks a station which broadcasts the time.

• Ch## - Sets the DVD-VCR to search for a specific station. Use

the 0-9 buttons to set the channel.

• Line 1 - Searches for the time from a device connected to the

front Line 1 inputs.

• Line 2 - Searches for the time from a device connected to the

rear Line 2 inputs.

Tuner Band Setting Auto Channel Search

This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR's tuner band

to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In

jack during initial setup.

* Use this setting only ffAuto Setup detected the incorrect tuner

band, Le. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup"

Using the up]down, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel

Setup," then push right to select.

3Select "Channel Setup"

Move the selection arrow to "Channel Setup," then push right to

select.

4Select "Tuner Band"

Move the selection arrow to Tuner Band," then push right to select

from the following options:

• Auto - Automatically detects the Tuner Band.

• Antenna - indicates that the DVD-VCR is connected to an indoor

or outdoor VHF]UHF antenna.

• Cabte - Indicates that the DVD-VCR is connected to either

Community Antenna Television (i.e., cable TV without a cable

box).

Auto Channel Search will automatically seek and store all active

channels in your area.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Pressthe SETUP button,

2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup"

Usingthe up/down,move the selection arrow to"VCR & Channel

Setup,"then push rightto select.

3Select "Channel Setup"

Move theselection arrow to "ChannelSetup,"then push right to

select.

4 Run "Auto Channel Search"

Move theselection arrow to "AutoChannel Search,"then push right

to setect.

• The DVD-VCR wiil automatically search for all available

channels in the selected Tuner Band. This procedure may take

a few minutes to complete,

• When finished, the lowest channel found wiil be displayed,

Add/Remove Channels Show Weak Channels

Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed achannel that you

would like to add, or added achannel you wish to remove.

1 Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup"

Using the up/down move the seiection arrow to "VCR & Channel

Setup," then push right to select.

3 Select "Channel Setup"

Move the selection arrow to "ChanneI Setup," then push right to

select.

4 Select Channel to Add/Remove

Use the 0-9 buttons to tune in the channel number you wish to add

or remove.

5 Select "Add/Remove Channel"

Move the selection arrow to "Add/Remove ChanneI," then push

right to add/remove the channel from your channel list.

• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add or remove additional channels.

The "Show Weak Channels" feature allows you to view channels

with weak reception rather than substitute a blue screen.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel

Setup," then push right to select.

3 Select "Channel Setup"

Move the seIection arrow to "Channel Setup," then push right to

select.

4 Select "Show Weak Channels"

Move the seiection arrow to "Show Weak Channeis," then push

right to setect from the following options:

• No - Channels with poor reception will be replaced by a blue

screen,

• Yes - Channels with poor reception will be displayed.

Tuner Audio Front Panel Dimmer

Child Lock

Today most television programs are broadcast in stereo. However,

there are times you may wish to set the Tuner Audio to Mono,

Stereo, SAP, or TV+SAP.

Display Tuner Audio Status

Press the AUDIO button while the TV View is set to the Tuner (i.e.,

when you are watching "Fv').

• The current Tuner Audio status will appear in the upper right

comer of the screen.

Select Tuner Audio

Push the up/down to select from the following options, then press

Enter to select:

• Mono - Monaural (siogte-channeI) audio. Combines the left and

right audio signals into one channel. Use when connecting the

VCR to a Mono output device, such as a monitor.

• Stereo - Two-channel MTS stereo sound spilt into left and right

channeIs. When a show is not broadcast in stereo, the sound

reverts to Mono.

• SAP - Second Audio Program. Optional audio signal, often used

to transmit a second language, news, or weather broadcasts.

• TV+SAP - Delivers Mono from the left channel and Second

Audio Program (SAP) from the right channel This is useful if

you want to listen to a second language with headphones while

the primary language is played through your TV speakers.

NOTE: Onlyaudio seIectionswhich are avaiIable for the

selected TV programwill be displayed,

To prevent children from tampering with the DVD-VCR,

Child Lock disables all front panel buttons so the DVD-VCR can

only be operated with the remote control

1Open the "SETUP MENU"

Pressthe SETUP button.

2Select "Child Lock"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "Child Lock, ° then

push right to setect from the following options:

•Oft - Child Lock is disabled. The front panel buttons are fully

functional

• On - Child Lock is enabled. The front panel buttons are tocked.

You witI need the remote control to disable Child Lock and resume

normal front panel operation.

You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim

all the time, dim between the hours of 70:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., or

off.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel

Setup," then push right to select.

3Set "Panel Display"

Move the selection arrow to "Panel Display," then push right to

select from the following options:

• Auto - Front Panel Display wiII dim automatically during DVD

playback, and between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; otherwise, it

will be bright.

• Bright- Front Panel Display witl be bright alt the time.

• Dim -Front Panel Disptay witI be dim alt the time.

• Off- Front Panel Display will be off.

TV Aspect Ratio

Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD

player will display movies at the appropriate size for your

television. Choose from standard, letterbex, or widescreen format.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "DVD Setup," then

push right to select.

3Set "TM Aspect Ratio"

Move the selection arrow to "TV Aspect Ratio," then push right to

select from the following options:

• 4:3LB - 4:3 Letterbox. This method disptays the fult width of the

widescreen movie on a standard 4:3 television. As a result,

black bars wilt appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

• 4:3PS - 4:3 Pan & Scan. The familiar way of watching DVD and

VHS movies, this method selectively crops (by panning and

scanning to keep the most important part of the picture visible)

wide screen movies to fit a standard 4:3 television screen.

• 169 - 16:9 Widescraen. This method allows you to view the full

16:9 picture on a widescraen television.

Still Mode Audio Language

Black Level

The Still Mode feature lets you set the default method of freezing a

single image on the screen during DVD playback:

How it Works

Because each frame of astandard NTSC video image is made up of

two fields (odd and even scan lines), there are two ways to freeze

an image during DVD playback:

•Frame - Freezes both the odd and even scan lines that make up a

single frame. Excellent for graphic detail, but may causejittar in

high motion scenes.

• Field - Doubles either the odd or the even scan lines. Prevents

jitter, but at the sacrifice of fine detail.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "DVD Setup," then

push right to select.

3 Set "Still Mode"

Move the selection arrow to "Still Mode, ° then push right to select

from the following options:

•Auto - Selects Still Mode automatically by detecting motion in

the scene.

• Frame - Select if you want to see fine text more clearly than in

Auto mode.

• Field - Select if the screen shakes in Auto mode.

The Black Level feature adjusts the reference level of black in the

video signal to one of two choices:

•High - Standard NTSC black level. Yields consistent contrast

through all sources.

• Low -Enhanced black level, for increased contrast during DVD

playback:

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Pressthe SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Usingthe up]down,move theselection arrow to "DVD Setup,°then

pushright to select.

3Set "Black Level"

Move the selection arrow to"BtackLevel," then pushright to select

from thefollowingoptions:

•High- Standard NTSCreferenceBtack Level for consistent

brightness]contrastacross all sources.

• Low - Enhanced Black LeveIfor increasedbrightness]contrast

whenviewing DVDs.

Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD

audio seuodtracks. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the

language you choose if it is available on a given DVD.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Pressthe SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Usingthe up/down,move the selection arrow to"DVD Setup," then

push right toselect.

3 Select "Language/Audio Setup"

Move the selection arrow to "Language]AudioSetup,_'then push

right to select.

4 Select "Audio"

Move the selection arrow to "Audio,_'thenpush right to select.

5Set "Audio Language" Preference

Move theselection arrow to your preferredlanguagefor DVD audio

soundtracks,then push Enter to select.

Subtitle Language Disc Menu Language

Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD

subtitles. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language

you choose if it isavailable on agiven DVD.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "DVD Setup," then

push right to selecL

3Select "Language/Audio Setup"

Move the selection arrow to "Language/Audio Setup," then push

right to select.

4Select "Subtitle"

Move the selection arrow to "Subtitle," then push right to select.

5 Set "Subtitle Language" Preference

Move the selection arrow to your preferred language for DVD

subtitles, then push Enter to select.

Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD disc

menus. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language

you choose if it is available on a given DVD.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Pressthe SETUP button,

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Usingthe up/down,move the selection arrow to"DVD Setup," then

push right toselect.

3 Select "Language/Audio Setup"

Move the selection arrow to "Language/AudioSetup,"then push

right to selecL

4 Select "Disc Menu"

Move theselection arrow to "Disc Menu,_then push right toselect.

5Set "Disc Menu Language" Preference

Move theselection arrow to your preferredlanguagefor DVD disc

menus, then push Enter to seIed.

Dynamic Compression Rating Control Settings

Dynamic Compression constrains the d_mamic range, Le. the

difference between the quietest and loudest passages of aDVD

soundtrack. This enables you to limit loud noises, such as

explosions, or raise the volume of quiet passages, such as

whispering, while watching a movie. This is convenient for viewing

movies late at night.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Using the up]down, move the selection arrow to "DVD Setup," then

push right to selecL

3Select "LanguagelAudio Setup"

Move the selection arrow to "Language/Audio Setup," then push

right to select.

4Set "Dynamic Compression"

Move the selection arrow to "Dynamic Compression," then push

right to select from the following options:

• On - The total dynamic range of the DVD soundtrack witl be

compressed, so quiet passages will be louder and loud

passages will be softer.

• Off- The original dynamic range wilt be preserved.

Rating Control is apassword protected system that allows you to

block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an

eight level rating system.

,If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error

message will appear.

• Not all discs are rated.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "DVD Setup," then

push right to select.

3Select "Rating Control"

Move the selection arrow to "Rating Control," then push right to

select.

4 Select "Require Password"

Move the selection arrow to "Require Password," then push right to

select from the following options:

•No - Indicates that no password is required to view any DVD

disc or to change Rating Control options. No additional Rating

Control settings are necessary.

• Yes - indicates that a password is required to view some DVD

discs and to view Rating Control options. The menu will change

as shown.

NOTES:

•The first time "Require Password" is set to _fes," you will be

prompted to enter a new password.

• If the "Enter Password" screen appears, then "Requira

Password" has already been set to "Yes." Please skip to Step 5.

Enter Password

Enter a 4-digit password using the 0-9 buttons on the remote

control

• Write your password down, and keep it in a safe place in case

you need it to change your settings later.

6 Select "Change Rating Level"

Move the selection arrow to "Change Rating Level," then push right

to select.

7 Change Rating Level

Use the up/down to select one of the following ratings:

• Level 1 (G) • Level 5

• Level 2 • Level 6 (R)

• Level 3 (PC) • Level 7 (NC-17)

• Level 4 (PC-13) • Level 8

AII ratings above the levet you setect will also be blocked, e.g, if

you btock Level 6, then Levels 7 and 8 wilt also be btocked. Press

Enter to confirm your selection.

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Changing the Rating Control Password A/V Receiver Connections

Follow these instructions to change the Rating Control password.

1 Select "Changing Password"

Use the up/down to select "Changing Password _from the "Rating

Control" menu.

2 Enter New Password

Enter a new 4-digit password using the 0-9 buttons on the remote

control.

3Re-enter Password

Enter the same 4-digit password using the 0-9 buttons on the

remote control to confirm your password.

4 Confirm New Password

After you re-enter the password, a menu wilt appear to indicate

whether or not the password has been successfully changed.

Press the RETURN button to continue.

• Press the RETURN button repeatedly to exit the menu system.

To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD

offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete

Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six

Surround Sound speakers.

Before You Begin...

•If your A/V receiver IS equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder,

you have the option to bypass the DVD-VCR's built-in Dolby

Digital Decoder. Use the Digital Audio Out connection below.

Digital Audio Out

Connect EITHER an optical cable OR a digitat coaxiat cable from

the Digital Audio Out jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to

their corresponding Digital Audio Input jacks on your AN Receiver:

•Opticat Use whichever connection is available

• Coaxial on your AN Receiver.

Dolby Digital Decoder Setting DTS Decoder Setting

If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, your

DVD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5. 7sound, but you MUST

enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your

speakers.

NOTE: Select "Yes" ONLY if you have connected a Dolby Digital-

equipped A/V receiver to the Digital Output (optical or

coaxial) on the DVD-VCR back panel.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "DVD Setup," then

push right to select.

3Select "Language]Audio Setup"

Move the selection arrow to "Language/Audio Setup," then push

right to select.

4Set "Dolby D Decoder"

Move the selection arrow to "Dolby D Decoder," then push right to

select from the following options:

• Yes - Indicates that your AN receiver is equipped with a Dolby

Digital decoder.

• No - Indicates that your AN receiver is NOT equipped with a

Dolby Digital decoder.

If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, your DVD-

VCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable this

feature in the menu system

NOTE: Select "Yes" ONLY if you have connected a DTS-equipped

A/V receiver to the Digital Output (optical or coaxial) on the

DVD-VCR back panel

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Pressthe SETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Usingthe up/down,move the selection arrow to "DVD Setup,"then

push right toselect.

3 Select "Language/Audio Setup"

Movethe seIection arrow to "Language/AudioSetup," then push

rightto select.

4Set "DTS Decoder"

Movethe selection arrow to"DTS Decoder,"then push right to

select from the followingoptions:

•No - Indicatesthat yourAN receiveris NOT equippedwith a

DTS decoder.

• Yes -Indicates that your AN receiver is equippedwith a DTS

decoder.

Special Playback Features Disc Menu Navigation

During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following

special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the II_ll

(Play/Pause) button.

Pause

Pressthe I_11(Play/Pause)button on the remote control during

playback.

• The picture wilt pause and theaudio will mute.

• To resume playback,press the I_11(Play/Pause)button.

• If the playeris left in Pause mode for 2 minutes, it will stop

automatically.

Frame Advance

While in Pause mode_ press the SKIP]F.ADV button on the remote

control to advance one frame at a time.

• Audio is muted during Frame Advance mode.

• Press Play/Pause to resume normal playback.

NOTE: Frame Advance operates only in the forward direction.

Skip Forward/Back

While a CD or DVD disc is in Play mode, press the Skip

Forward/Back (_1/_ ) buttons on the remote control or front

panel to jump forward and backward through disc chapters/tracks.

• Skip Forward wilt jump to the next chapter/track.

• Skip Back will jump to the beginning of the current chapter/track.

• Press Skip Back again to jump to the beginning of the previous

chapter/track.

Search Forward/Back

While a disc is in Play mode, press the Search Forward/Back (1_1/

I<,11)buttons on the remote control to visually search forward and

backward at variable speeds:

• Each press increases or decreases the speed from normal

playback to 2X - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X - 128X. Press Play to

resume normal speed.

• Front Panel Search Buttons - Press and hold the Forward/Back

buttons on the front panel to visually search forward/backward at

2x - 4X - 8)( - 16X - 32X - 128)( speed. Release the

Forward/Back button to resume normal speed.

Slow Motion

During playback, press the I_11 (Play/Pause) button to Pause the

image. Then use the Search Forward (_i,) to play in slow motion at

variable speeds.

• Each press increases or decreases the speed from normal

playback to 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 speed.

• Audio is muted during slow motion playback.

• Press the I_11 (Play/Pause) button to resume normal playback.

• Front Panel Stow Motion Buttons - Press and hold the Forward

buttons on the front panel to activate slow motion playback.

Release button to resume normal speed.

Stop/Resume

• Press theStop button once to stop playback. To resume the

DVD/CD fromthe pointwhere the disc stopped,pressthe 1_11

(Play/Pause)button.

• Press the• (Stop)button twiceto completelystop playback.

The nexttime you press Play/Pause, the discwill start over from

the beginning.

Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select

Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features,

such as movie trailers, and information On the cast. Use these

buttons to make selections in the Disc menus.

1 MENU Button

Press to access the DVD's Disc menu, if applicable.

2A,'v oral, !_

Use to navigate through DVD's Disc menu options.

• Push up, down, left and right to highlight menu choices.

3 ENTER Button

Press to make your selections in the Disc menu.

4 TITLE Button

Press to access the DVD's Title menu, if applicable.

Title/Chapter/Time Selection Zoom

If you press the DISPLA Y button during DVD playback, you can

view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position. You

can also use this screen as shortcut to select any Title,

Chapter/Track, or counter position on the disc.

1 View DVD/CD Display

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control during DVD/CD

playback.

Select Title

Push the left/right to select Titte, then push up/down to change

among alt available titles on the disc.

• The "T ° icon will light on the Front Panel Display, followed by the

current titte number, hours, minutes, and seconds.

Select Chapter or Track

Push the left/right to select Chapter or Track, then push up/down to

change among atl available Chapters/Tracks on the disc.

• The "T ° icon will light on the Front Panel Display, followed by the

current titie number, hours, minutes, and seconds.

4Select Counter Position

Push the left/right to select the counter position indicator, then use

the number buttons (0-9) to enter the desired counter position in

the format HH:MM:SS (H = Hours, M = Minutes, S = Seconds).

You can zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification while

watching a DVD.

1Open Zoom Magnifying Glass

During Playback or Pause mode, press the ZOOM button to display

the "Magnifying Glass icon" on the screen.

2 Position Magnifying Glass

Use the A, v ,_1, lb to move the magnifying glass to any position

on the screen you want to zoom.

3 Zoom In

Pressthe ENTERbutton repeatedlyto zoom in at 2X- 4X - 2X -

and normatmagnification.

Angle

Some DVDs allow you to view the same scene from

different perspectives, or angles, while watching a

movie. Press the ANGLE button to activate this feature.

1 Check for Angle Marker

If multiple Angles are available on the DVD, the Angle mark will

appear on the front panel display during playback.

2 View Angle Options

If the Angle mark is present, press the ANGLE button to view the

Angle Seleclion menu.

3Select Screen Angle

Push the up/down to select one of the available screen angles.

Subtitle A-B Repeat

Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. The

SUBTITLE button provides ashortcut to view and select these

options.

1Open Subtitle Menu

Duringplayback, pressthe SUBTITLE button,

2 Set Subtitle Language

Push the up/down to select among all available subtitte languages.

• Subtitle languages are often represented by abbreviations.

Activate Subtitles

Push the left/right to turn subtitles On or Off.

• The default subtitle setting is Off.

• Press the ENTER button to confirm your seIection.

The A-B Repeat function allows you to repeat any segment of a

DVD or CD. Simply mark the beginning point (A) and the ending

point (B) of the segment you want to review.

Select A-B Repeat Function

In Play mode, press the REPEAT button, then push left!right to

select A-B Repeat.

•"A-" will blink when A-B Repeat is selected.

NOTE: If you are playing a CD, the menu will display "Track° in

place of "Chapter"

Mark the Starting Point

Press the ENTER button at the beginning of the segment you want

to repeat (Point A).

• "B" wilt blink after Point A is selected.

NOTE: The minimum AB Repeat time is 5 seconds.

Mark the Ending Point

Pressthe ENTERbuttonagain at the end of the segmentyou want

to repeat (Point B),

• The segment will begin repeating in a continuousloop.

4 Cancel A-B Repeat

Press the REPEAT button to open the Repeat Menu, push

left!right to highlight "Off," then press the ENTER button.

Repeat Chapter/Title Bookmarks

You can repeat a single chapter, or repeat a complete title.

1 Open Repeat Menu

In Piay mode, press the REPEAT button to open the Repeat menu.

• The current Repeat Mode will blink,

2 Select "Chapter"

Push the left/right to select "Chapter".

• "Chapter" will blink when Chapter Repeat is selected.

3Repeat Chapter

Press the ENTER button to repeat the current chapter/treck.

4Select "Title"

Push the left!right to select _itte °.

• _itTe ° will blink when Title Repeat is selected.

5 Repeat Title

Press the ENTER button to repeat the titte.

Audio

Many DVDs provide multiple language and audio setup options,

such as Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic, or LPCM 2 Channel

audio. The AUDIO button provides a shortcut to view and select

among all available options for agiven disc.

1Open the Audio Menu

During playback, press the AUDIO button on the remote control.

2 Select DVD Audio Track

Push the up/down to select the desired language/audio setup on

the DVD.

• Languages are represented by abbreviations; i,e. "ESP" for

_espa_ol. _

You can insert up to three Bookmarks on your DVDs, so you can

jump quickly to your favorite scene or song.

1Open Bookmark Menu

During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control.

The "Mark" header will appear on the screen.

Select Bookmark Placeholder

Pushthe left/rightto move to one of the three bookmark

placeholders(- - -).

•TheseIecled placeholderwill blink.

Set the Bookmark

Ptaythe DVD to the scene you want to bookmark, then press the

ENTERbutton.The placeholder willchange to a number(1, 2 or

3).

• You can continuesetting up to three bookmarks.

• When finished, press the MARKbutton toexit.

Play Bookmark

• During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control.

• Push the tefVright to move to a previously set bookmark.

• Press the Play/Pause button to play the bookmark.

• Press the CLEAR button to cancel the bookmark.

• Press the MARK button again to exit the Bookmark menu.

Programmed Playback Random Playback

Programmed Playback lets you set acustom order for playback of

chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD.

1Open "Playback Mode" Menu

While inStopmode, press the MODE button,

2 Select "Programmed Play"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "Programmed

Play, ° then push right to select.

3 Select Chapter/Track

Push the up/down to setect the first chapter/track in your revised

playback list, then press the ENTER button.

Program Playback Order

Use the up/down to select the remaining chapters/tracks, pressing

Enter after each.

•Press the CLEAR button to change selections.

Play Revised Order

Press the II, II (Play/Pause) button. The disc will play back in the

custom programmed order.

• While in STOP mode, press the POWER button on the remote

control to cancel Programmed Play.

DVD Random Playback lets the DVD-VCR sot a random order for

playback of chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD.

1Open Playback Mode Menu

In Stop mode, pressthe MODE button.

Select Random Play

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "Random Play, °

then push right to select.

• The disc will playback automatically in random order.

3 Cancel Random Play

Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to cancel Random

Ptay.

MP3 Playback

MP3 is a popular music format which allows you to compress

music files up to 7/12 of their original size while retaining near CD

quafity sound. Your DVD-VCR can playback MP3 files burned onto

a CD-R disc.

Insert Disc

Insert a CD-R with MP3 files into the DVD deck.

• The MP3 main menu will appear after a few seconds and the

first song on the disc will begin playing.

Select Folder

Push the up/down to select the folder on the CD-R which contains

the MP3 fibs you want to hear, then press Enter to select.

• If there are more than 8 folders on the disc, push the left/right to

view additional folders.

• If there are no folders on the CD-R, skip to Step 3.

3 Select MP3 File

Push the up/down to select the desired MP3 file.

• if there are more than 8 MP3 files in the selected folder, push

the leftlright to view additional MP3 files.

• File names are truncated to eight characters: the first six

characters of the song, plus an asterisk (*), then a number.

• Press the Return button to back up and select another folder.

4 Play MP3 File

Press either the ENTER button on the remote controI to play the

selected song.

• While the song is playing, you can use the up/down to browse

through other folders.

5Stop MP3 Selection

Press the • (Stop) button on the remote control to stop playback.

' To ensure proper playback of discs burned flora MP3 fibs, make sure

the fibs have been recorded at a bit rate of at least 128 kbps.

" If there are any gaps (blank data) on multi-session discs, you may

experience playback problems.

" On discs that are recorded with a Variabb Bit Rate(VBR), e g from 32 to

320 kbps, the sound may cut in and out

3D Sound Special VCR Playback Features

3D Audio is an enhanced audio mode that creates the illusion of

Surround Sound with only two speakers.

1 Open 3D Sound Menu

Duringplayback of a DVD, pressthe 3D SOUND button on the

remote control,

2 Set 3D Sound

Push the up/down to set "3D Sound" On or Off, then push the 3D

SOUND button to confirm your selection.

While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special

playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Repeat, and

more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback:

1 Still

From Play mode, press Play/Pause to still a singte frame.

2Frame Advance

From still mode, press SKIP/F.ADV to advance to the next frame.

3 Cue/Review

From Play mode, press F.Forward (H_) or Rewind (<4) to

cue/review at two speeds:

•Picture Search -- Press and release to advance the tape

forward or backward at 5 times normal speed.

• Jet Search -- Press and hold to advance the tape forward or

backward at 7 times normal speed.

4 Skip

From Play mode, press Skip to cue ahead exactly 1 minute. Press

Skip repeatedly up to 5 times to cue ahead 1-5 minutes.

5 Repeat

From Play mode, press Repeatto review the last30 seconds of

tape.

Shuttle

From Play mode, Shuttle >> gradually increases the cue speed

from Double-Speed playback to Picture Search to Jet Search.

Shuttle << gradually slows down the tape, then goes into Still

mode, Reverse Picture Search and Reverse Jet Search.

g Auto Play/Rewind

The Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimes

appear during playback because of slight differences in recording

decks. The A TR button (Auto Tracking) will automatically align the

recorded tracks with the playback heads to solve this problem. You

may also set tracking manually.

1 Adjust Tracking Manually

During playback, press the TRK- or TRK + buttons to move the

white lines out of the picture.

2 Resume Auto Tracking

Press the ATR button to have the VCR adjust tracking

automaticaIIy.

If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert

them, turn on Auto Play. If you want videotapes to rewind

automatically when they are done playing, turn on Auto Rewind.

NOTE: Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will

play automatically when inserted.

1 Open the "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup"

Using the up/down move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel

Setup, ° then push right to select.

3Select "Auto Play/Rewind"

Move the selection arrow to "Auto Play]Rewind, ° then push right to

select from the following options:

• Both - Enables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind,

• Play - Enables Auto Play only, Tapes without Record Safety

Tabs will play automatically when you insert them,

• Row - Enables Auto Rewind only, Tapes wilt rewind

automatically when they are done playing.

• None - Disables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind.

S-VHS Playback

The DVD-VCR allowsyou to playback high quafity $-VHS tapes.

1 Insert a S-VHS Tape

Insert an S-VHS tapeinto theVCR deck.

2 Start Playback

PressPlay]Pauseon the remotecontrol to begin playbackof the

S-VHStape,

Basic Recording Special Recording Features

You can record aTV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and

pressing the REC button= You can even add time in fixed 30-minuta

increments by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 54.

NOTE: Be sure you videotape has a Record Safety Tab= If the tab

is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of

tape= Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are

sure you want to record over the tape=

Before You Begin=.=

• Power on the DVD-VCR

•Power on the TV

•Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to

on the back of the DVD-VCR)=

Insert Tape

Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.

•Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire program.

To change the Recording Speed, see page 55.

Select a Channel to Record

Use the 0-9 buttons or the Channel Up/Down arrow buttons to

select the desired channet, or press the TV VIEW button to select

Line t or Line 2 if recording from an external device connected to

the front or rear Line inputs, respectively.

Start Recording

Press the REC button on the remote control or front panel

For options while recording is in progress, see "Special Recording

Features ° on the next page.

While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel,

watch a DVD, or add recording time in 30-minuta increments.

1 Pause/Resume Recording

Press the Play/Pause button. Press REC again to resume.

2 Stop Recording

Press the STOP button.

3 Watch a Different Channel

Press the TVNCR button on the remote to switch to your TV tuner,

then select a different channel on your television.

4 To Watch aDVD

Insert a DVD in the DVD deck and press Play. The TV View will

automatically change to the DVD.

5 Add Recording Time

See One-Touch Recording (OTR) on the next page.

One-Touch Recording (OTR) Record Speed

One-Touch Recording (O TR) allows you to add recording time in

30-minute increments up to 9:30 minutes at the touch of a button.

1 Start Recording

Follow the instructions on page 52 to begin recording.

2 Activate OTR

White in Record mode, press the REC button again to activate

One-Touch Recording (OTR).

• OTR 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the DVD-VCR

will record for axactiy 30 minutes.

3 Add Recording Time

Continue pressing REC to add recording time in 30 minute

increments up to 9 hours and 30 minutes.

4Activate Loop Record

When you reach OTR 9:30, press REC again to enter Loop

Record mode. The DVD-VCR will record the entire videotape over

and over in a continuous loop until you press STOP. This can be

used for continuous recording of security cameras.

• If you press Power during OTR, the DVD-VCR wilt turn off

automatically when the recording time has elapsed.

• The DVD-VCR stops recording automatically when the time has

etapsed.

You can slow down the recording speed from SP to SLP in order to

fit six hours of programming on a T-120 tape.

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Start Recording

Follow the Basic Recording instructions on page 52.

Set Record Speed

Press the SP/SLP button on the remote control to set the Record

Speed to one of the following options:

•SP - Standard Play, for best quality.

• SLP - Super Long Play, for maximum recording time (3 times

SP).

NOTE: The selected Record Speed will appear on the front panel

display.

Maximum Recording Time -SP vs, SLP

Tape Length SP (Standard Play) SLP (Super Long Play)

T- 120 2 hrs 6 h_

T-160 2h_ 40 rains 8 h_

T-180 3 hrs 9 h_

Record Source

You can set the DVD-VCR to record from a variety of sources,

including the Tuner, DVD deck, Line 7(front) input, or Line 2

(rear) input. The Auto setting will record whatever is currently

visible on-screen, as set by the TV VIEW button.

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Open the "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button on the remote control. The _Setup Menu"

appears.

Select "VCR & Channel Setup"

Using the up/down move the selection arrow to _VCR & Channel

Setup," then push right to select.

Set "Record Source"

Move the selection arrow to "Record Source," then push right to

select from the following options. The VCR wilt record from:

• Auto - Whatever is currently visible on screen.

• Tuner-The VCR's buitt-in television tuner.

• Line 1 -An axtemat source, such as a camcorder, connected to

the front line inputs.

• Line 2 -An extemat source, such as a Satellite receiver,

connected to the rear line inputs.

• DVD - A DVD playing in the DVD deck.

Date/Time Stamp Copying from DVD To VHS

The Date/Time Stamp allows you to overlay the date, time, and

record source at the beginning of your recordings. You can choose

to record the Date/Time Stamp on every recording or on timer

recordings only.

Sample Date/Time Stamp

1 Open the "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button on the remote control. The "Setup Menu _

appears.

2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel

Setup, ° then push right to select.

3 Set "Date/Time Stamp"

Move the selection arrow to "Date/Time Stamp," then push right to

select from the following options. The Date/Time Stamp will be

recorded on:

• Timer - Timer recordings only (default setting).

•NI-All recordings.

• None - No recordings.

The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS

tape with a press of the COPY button.

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.

1Insert Disc

Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the

drawer.

2 Insert VHS Tape

Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.

3 Copy the DVD to VHS Tape

Press the COPY button on the DVD-VCR front panel.

• The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into Record

mode.

• If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to press the Play

button manually to begin copying.

Stop the Copy Process

When the DVD is finished ptaying, press the VCR button on the

remote control and then press the STOP button to end the copy.

• You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie

ends, or the DVDiVCR may replay and record over and over

again.

NOTE : If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected,

the VCR will stop Automatically.

Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Videocassette

With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously

recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from:

A CD, DVD

•A microphone connected to a sound system

• A cassette player

Restriction:

Audio dubbing is applicable only to the mono audio track (normal

audio).

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Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate output on your

sound system (cassette player for example).

Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable to the audio input

connectors (L, R) on the Rear of your DVD-VCR.

Insert the pre-recorded videocassette on which the audio track is

to be replaced, and press the I_11 to start playback.

Search back slightly beyond the Audio Dub start point using the

button.

Press the I_11 button.

Press the I_11 button one more time to make PAUSE mode.

Press A.DUB.

Result: Your VCR is now in the Audio dubbing still mode.

Press the TV VIEW button to select Audio dubbing source.

ex) If you want to dub external cassette player, then select LINE2.

On the sound system, locate the point on the cassette at which

you wish to start playback.

Example: The track that you wish to record on the cassette.

When you are ready:

*, Start playback on the sound system

*, Press the I_11 on the remote control.

Result: The scundtrack is replaced on the pre-recorded cassette.

The new sound will be recorded on the normal sound

track of _the tape, and the original sound will remain on

the Hi-Fi sound [rack,

How to Set a Timer Recording

Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab into the VCR deck.

The Timer Recording Feature allows you to program up to 76

events at a time to record up to a year in advance.

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to on the

back of the DVD-VCR)

Before You Begin...

•Power on the DVD-VCR

"Power on the TV

1Open "SETUP MENU"

Press the SETUP button.

2 Select "Set Timer Recording"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "Set Timer

Recording," then push right to select.

3Select Event Number

Move the selection arrow to any available event number (01-16),

then push right to select.

4Set Event Date and Time

Use the number or up/down buttons to set the date and time of the

event. To leave an entry unchanged, push the right button.

The ptayer will not allow you to enter an invalid number. The

default setting is the current date and time.

•Set Month - Enter the month as a 2-digit number; i.e. for

January, press "01°,

• Set Day - Enter the day as a 2-digit number; i.e. for the ninth,

press "09°.

• Set Hour -Enter the hour as a 2-digit number; i.e. for 12:00,

press "12°,

• Set Minute -Enter the minute as a 2-digit number; i.e. for 00:25,

press "25",

• Set AM/PM - Enter 1 for AM and 2 for PM.

Set Event Length

Use the number buttons to set the length of the event in hours and

minutes. The default setting is 0 hours and 30 minutes.

• Set Length (H) - Enter the hours as a 1-digit number; i.e. for 1

hour, press "1".

• Set Length (M) - Enter the minutes as a 2-digit number; i.e. for 30

minutes, press "30".

How to Set a Timer Recording Timer Recording Errors/Solutions

Complete Program Record, or CPR, helps to ensure you won't run

out of tape before your Timer Recording is complete. When Auto is

selected, the Timer event begins to record in SP; the DVD-VCR

then calculates how much time is remaining on the tape and adjusts

the record speed to SLP ff necessary to fit the entire event. If there

is not enough tape to record the entire event, the DVD-VCR will

record in SLP until the end of the tape is reached.

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Set Event Type

Use the number buttons (14) to set the type of event, i.e. how

often the event wilt be recorded. The default setting is "l-Time °.

1 1-Time-The eventwilt be recorded onlyonce.

2 Monday-Friday - The event will be recorded every

weekday.

3 Weekly - The event wilt be recorded once a week.

4 Always - The event will be recorded every single day.

Set Recording Source

Use the number buttons (1-3) to set the Record Source. The

default setting is the current tuner (television) channel

1 CH # - Records from the Tuner. Use the number buttons (0-9)

to set the channel number.

2 Line t - Records from the front line inputs

3 Line 2 - Records from the rear line inputs.

Set Recording Speed

Use the number buttons (1-3) to set the Recording Speed. The

default setting is Auto.

1 Auto - Comptete Program Record (see sidebar).

2 SP - Standard Play. Delivers best quality. A T-120 tape will

record 2 hours.

3 SLP - Super Long Play. Detivers maximum recording time.

A T-120 tape will record 6 hours.

Confirm Settings

When alt setting are complete, press RETURN to confirm the Timer

event and view a summary of atl programmed events.

•To program another event, select another available event

number.

• To edit an event, seled an event number that has already been

programmed.

• To detete an event, use the up/down to select it and then press

CLEAR.

• To exit the Event Summary screen, press RETURN.

Programming is Complete!

The event is stored in memory and wilt record at the scheduled

time. A Timer icon wilt appear on the front panel display to indicate

that an event is programmed.

• If there is a probtem with your Timer Recording, the Timer icon

wilt flash and a Timer Error appears on the TV screen; see page

61.

• The VCR will automatically turn on when the Timer Recording

begins.

If there is a problem with your Timer Recording, the Timer icon

will flash on the Front Panel Display and an error message will

appear on the On-Screen Display. Once you correct the error, the

event will begin if there is still time remaining for that event. You

can also clear the event in the Event Summary screen.

Tape Missing

There is no videotape in the VCR deck.

• Insert a videotape in the VCR deck.

Tape Missing Tab

The videocassette is missing the Record Safety Tab.

• Insert a video cassette with the Record Safety Tab intact, or

place a small piece of adhesive tape over the opening to permit

recording

Not Ready

The VCR deck is not in Stop mode (e.g., it is playing rewinding,

etc.).

• PressStop to stop the VCR deck

Overlapping Events

Two or more events are programmed to occur at the same time:

• When you program a new event, the DVD-VCR checks all timer

events for conflicts. If two events overtap, you will be prompted to

either delete one of the events, or allow them to overlap.

• If events overlap, the first event will be completely recorded, then

the next event will start and the remainder of that event will be

recorded.

The Clock/Counter Button Placing Index Marks

The DVD-VCR SearctVIndex features allow you to scan and search

for Index Marks, quickly find blank tape, search for tape counter

positions, and return to 0:00:00. The real-time tape counter gives

you real-time feedback on the precise position of your DVDs and

videotapes.

Press the CLOCK/COUNTER button repeatedly to cycle the front

panel display through the following three views:

1Clock

Shows you the current time as set in the Set Clock menu.

2 Real-Time Counter

Shows you the current counter position in the DVD or VCR deck in

hours, minutes, and seconds.

3 Time Remaining (VHS only)

Shows you the amount of time teft on the tape in the VCR deck,

computed by subtracting the current tape position from the total

tape length in hours and minutes.

NOTE: The Clock/Counter/Time Remaining disptay will not appear

if there is a deck status message on the front panel display.

Index Marks are like bookmarks on your videotapes. They are

inserted automatically at the start of every recording, or you can

place them manually anywhere on a tape. Later you can locate

these "bookmarks" using Index Search or Index Scan.

Automatic Index Marks

Index Marks are ptaced automatically whenever you start

recording, including OTR (One Touch Recording), Timer

Recording.

Manual Index Marks

You can place an Index Mark manually any time a recording is in

progress by pressing the Mark button on the remote control.

"Index ° will ftash briefly on the On-Screen Display while the mark is

recorded.

Index Scan

Index Scan will fast-forward or rewind to the nearest Index Mark,

play a few seconds of tape, and then fast-forward or rewind to the

next Index Mark: When you find the show you want to watch, press

Play.

Tip: Use this feature with the Date/Time Stamp to quickly find

Timer Recordings on your tapes. For example, when Index Scan

stops at an Index Mark and plays a few seconds of tape, you will

see the date & time the show was recorded.

1Open "SEARCH MENU"

From Stop or Play mode, pressthe SEARCH button.

2 Select "Index Search/Scan"

Using the up/down,move theselection arrow to "Index

Search/Scan," then push right toselect.

3Scan for Index Marks

Press Fast-Forwardor Rewind to beginscanning for Index Marks

forwards or backwards.

4 Review the Tape

When index Scan locates an Index Mark, it wiII play thetape for 5

seconds. If it isthe scene you want to watch,press the Play/Pause

button. If it is not the VCR will automaticallysearch for the next

Index Mark.

Index Search Direct Time Search

Blank Search

Index Search will fast-forward or rewind a specified number of

Index Marks from I to 99. When it reaches the desired Index Mark,

it will play the tape. Use Index Search when you know the exact

Index Mark you want to locate

1Open "SEARCH MENU"

From Stopor Play mode, pressthe SEARCHbutton.

2 Select "Index Search/Scan"

Using the up/down_movethe selection arrow to "index

Search/Scan," then push right to select.

3 Enter # of Marks to Search

Enter a numberfrom 1 to 99; e.g.for "5" press "0-5".

4Search for Index Marks

Press Fast-Forwardor Rewind to begin searching forward or

backwardfor the specified IndexMark. When the VCR locates the

Index Mark, it will ptay thetape.

With Blank Search you can easily locate the next available blank

(unused) segment on your videotape.

1Open "SEARCH MENU"

From Stop or Play mode, pressthe SEARCH button.

2Select "Blank Search"

Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to "Blank Search,"

then push dght to select.

• The DVD-VCR will automatically search for the next available

blank space on your tape and stop.

• If no blank space is found, the tape will be ejected.

Use Direct Time Search to locate a specific tape location in hours,

minutes, and seconds. This is useful for editing purposes, Le. you

can advance the tape directly to the beginning of the desired scene.

1Open "SEARCH MENU"

From Stop or Play mode, pressthe SEARCH button.

2 Select "Direct Time Search"

Using the up/down,move theselection arrow to "DirectTime

Search," thenpushright to select.

3Select +/- Counter Value

Press1 for positiveor 2 for negativecounter values.

4 Enter the Time

Use the numberbuttons (0-9) to enter thedesired time in hours,

minutes, and seconds. PressClearif you needto backupand re-

enter a number.

5Start the Search

Pressthe SEARCHbutton to advancethe tape to thespecified

time.

Return to 0:00:00 S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD)

You can advance your videotapes to tape counter position 0:00:00

at the touch of a button. Remember that pressing the Clear button

resets the tape counter position to 0:00:00.

1Open "Search Menu"

From Stop mede, pressthe SEARCH button.

2 Select "Return to 0:00:00"

Using the up/down, movethe selection arrow to "Returnto

0:00:00," thenpush rightto seIecL

•The tape will rewindor fast-forwardto tapecounter position

0:00:00.

You can ONLY watch the DVD player through the S-Video or

Component Video connection method. The tuner and VCR will still

be viewed through the RE or line inputs.

You must follow the "Air Video Out" instructions on page 68 to

activate your alternative video selection.

You can choose EITHER S-Video OR Component, but NOT both.

If your television is equipped with S-Video or Component Video

inputs, you can enjoy superior video quality when watching DVDs

with your DVD-VCR.

Connect S-Video Out to TV

Connect an S-Videocablefrom the S-VideoOut on the back panel

of the DVD-VCRto the S-VideoInput on your television,

OR

Connect Component Video Out to TV

Connect acomponent videocable from the Component VideoOut

(Y, PbP0 on the backpanel of the DVD-VCRto the Component

Video Inputon your television.

2 Connect Audio Out

Connect RCA audio/video cables from the Left/Right Line Out jacks

on the back paneI of the DVDiVCR to the Left/Right Audio Line In

jacks on your television,

• You must use these Line Out jacks when connecting the DVD-

VCR to your "IV with the S-Video or Component Video Output.

•Please continue on the next page with "Air Video Out Setting" to

activate your connection.

AIt Video Out Setting Stereo Connections

If you connected your DVD-VCR to your television using the S-

Video or Component Video Out jacks, you MUST set the "Air

(alternative) Video Out" selection in the on-screen menu system

* You can ONLY watch the DVD player through the S-Video or

Component Video connection method. The tuner and VCR will

still be viewed through the RF or line outputs.

1Open "SETUP MENU"

PresstheSETUP button.

2 Select "DVD Setup"

Using the up/down, movethe selection arrow to "DVDSetup," then

push right to select.

3Select "AIt Video Out"

Move theselection arrow to "AItVideo Out,"then push right to

select from the followingoptions:

•Off - Indicates that you are using the standard RF or LineOut

jacks to connect your DVD-VCRto your TV or display device.

• S-Video - Indicatesthat you are usingthe S-VideoOut jack on

the rear panel to connect to your TV.

• Component - Indicates that you are using the ComponentVideo

Out jacks onthe rear panel to conned to your TV.

Youcanenjoystereo sound when watching movies and TV shows by

connecting your DVD-VCR to your home stereo system or stereo

TV.

Connect DVD-VCR to Stereo

Conned RCA cabtes from the Line Out Left & Right Audio jacks on

the back panet of the DVD-VCR to the Au×itiary Inputs on your

stereo receiver. If you are using a stereo television, connect the

Video Output as well.

2 Set Stereo to Auxiliary Mode

Set your stereo receiver or television to "Au×" or Tape, ° whichever

selects the line input for your particular device.

Play a Tape

Insert a DVD or Hi-Fi stereo videotape in your system and adjust the

votume on your stereo receiver or television. You should hear the

audio through your stereo speakers.

• If you stilt do not hear stereo sound, press the Audio button untit

"Stereo ° appears on the on-screen disptay.

Monitor TV Connections Connecting Other Video Equipment

Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture over

regular televisions because they receive the audio and video signals

directly from the DVD-VCR through the line inputs.

NOTE: A monitor television is not the same as acomputer

monitor.

Connect VCR to Monitor TV

Connect RCA cabtes from the AudioMdeo Line Out jacks on the

back panel of the DVD-VCR to the Audio/Video Line Inputs of your

monitor TV.

Set TV to Auxiliary Mode

Set your monitor TV to "Aux,°"Video,°or "Line.° Refertoyour

monitor's owner's manual for the correctsetting.

Connection is Complete

NOTE: With this connection, the TViVCR button has no effect. It is

as if the TVNCR button were always set to VCR.

You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to your

DVD-VCI_ including:

* An additional VCR

* Laser Disc Player

* DVD Player

* Camcorder

* Satellite Receiver

* Video Game

Since all of these devices use essentially the same connections, they

will be described together.

Connect Device to DVD-VCR

Connect RCA cables from the Audio and Video Line Outputs of

your external device to the Audio and Video Line Inputs on the

front or back panel of the DVD-VCR.

Watch Device

Play your external device, then press the "IV View button until the

playback from Line t (front paneI inputs) or Line 2 (rear panel

inputs) appears on your TV screen.

Record Device

First, ptay your external device. Next, pressthe TV View button

unfitthe ptayback from Line I (front panet inputs) or Line2 (rear

panel inputs) appears on your TV screen. Thenpress Recordon

the VCR deck.

Timer Record From Device

Select Line t or Line 2 as your record source in the Timer Record

menu. All other Timer Record settings shouId be set in the usual

manner; see page 59.

Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Technical Specifications

Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and

compatible brands.

To determinewhether your television is compatible,follow the instructions

below.

1Switch your television on.

2Point the remote control towards the television.

3 Hold down the TV button and enter the two-figure code

corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the

appropriate numeric buttons.

Brand Codes Brand Codes

SAMSUNG 0t, 14, 15, 23 LOEWE 28

SHARP 02, 16, 22 ZENITH 17

SONY 03 LG 06, 08, 18

RCA 07, 29 MAGNAVOX 04

TOSHIBA 09 EMERSON 21

PANASONIC 12 SANYO 05, 20

JVC 11 DAEWOO 19

HITACHi 10 NOBLEX 25

MITSUBISHI 13 TELEFUNKEN 26

NEWSAN 27

Result: If your television is compatible with the remote control, it

will switch off. It is now programmed to operate with the

remote control

> If several codes are indicated for your television brand, try

each one in turn until you find one that works.

(_P" When you change the batteries in [he remote control, you

must reprogram the code, following [he same procedure.

YOU can then control the television using the following buttons.

Button Function

POWER C_) Used to switch the television on and off.

INPUT {2") Used to select an e×temat source.

VOL +or-- (3_ Used to adjust the volume of the television.

CH (A or T) _) Used to select the required channel.

The various functions wi!l no[ necessarily work on all

televisions. Ir you encounter problems, operate the

television directly.

AUDIO

Inputs

Outputs

VIDEO

RF

AUDIO

AUDIO (DVD only}

VIDEO

VIDEO (DVD only)

RF

VIDEO SYSTEM

AUDIO TRACK

PLAY/RECORD TIME

VCR FF/REW TIME

HEADS

WOW & FLUTTER

FREQ. RESPONSE

DISC COMPATIBILITY

DVB FREQ. RESPONSE

S/N RATIO

DYNAMIC RANGE

THD

POWER REQUIREMENT

CLOCK BACKUP TIME

SYSTEM

ENVIRONMENT

WEIGHT

2 Stereo audio inputs, RCA Connector, -Sdbm, 47K_&,

front and rear

2 Composite video inputs, RCA Connector, 75_;&,lVp-p

Antenna or CATV Input, F-Connector, 75_;&

2 Stereo audio outputs, RCA Connector, -8dbm, 1.5K_&

2 Digital audio outputs, 1 optical, 1 coaxial

1 Composite video output, RCA Connector, 75_:;t, lVp-p

t S-Video output, S-Connector, 75_;&,Y=1.0Vp-p,

C=0.286Vp-p

t Component video output, 75_:;t,Y=1.0Vp-p, Pb=0.7Vp-p,

Pr=0.7Vp-p

Channel 3 or 4

1/2-inch VHS system, 4 rotary head helical scanning;

FM azimuth luminance;chrominance: converted sub system

phase shift

Normal: 1 track Hi-Fi: 2 track

"1"-180tape: SP 3 hours, SLP 9 hours

T-120 tape: <2 minutes

Video: DA 4 rotary Duraheads TM

Audio: 2 rotary heads (Hi-Fi}; 1 stationary head (Linear)

Control: 1 stationary head

Erase: 1 full track, 1 audio track

Less than 0.005% (Hi-Fi)

20-20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi}

CD, CD-R, Not compatible with CD-R/W

DVD-Video, CD-Digital Audio (5" and 3.5"), CD-Video, MP3

files on CD-ROM

96/48 kHz Sampling: 4 Hz-22kHz

110dB

96 dB

0.003 %

120V AC, 60 Hz, 27 watts

6 hours

4%104 F (5-40 C); 10%-75% humidity

21.5 Ibs.

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This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG

ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton

to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing

defects in materials and workmanship for the following limited warranty period:

Ninety (90) Days Labor and One (1) Year Parts.

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on

products purchased and used in the United States, and does not include

transportation, installation, removal, or reinstallation. Warranty repairs must be

performed by SAMSUNG's authorized service center. To receive warranty service, the

original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to

SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. Transportation to and from the

service center is the responsibility of the purchaser.

SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge with new

or reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty period

specified above. The product must be returned during the warranty period with

transportation charges prepaid to SAMSUNG's designated service center. Prior to

returning any product for warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for

problem determination and service procedures. SAMSUNG does not warrant

uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. All replaced parts and products

become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.

Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety

(90) days, whichever is longer.

This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects inmaterials and workmanship

encountered in normal, noncommercial use of this product and, as determined by

SAMSUNG, shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which

occurs in shipment; applications and uses for which this product was not intended;

failures or problems which are caused by products or equipment not supplied by

SAMSUNG; accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning or

other acts of nature; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations or surges; damage

caused by improper or faulty installation; improper connection with any peripheral;

product alteration or modification; improper or unauthorized repair; cosmetic damage

or product with altered serial numbers; failure to follow operating instructions, customer

adjustments, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and

prescribed in the instruction book; use of non-SAMSUNG or unauthorized parts,

supplies, accessories or equipment which damage this product or result in service

problems; distortion of received signals caused by noise, echo, or other interference

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED

AND DESCRIBED IN THIS CARD, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS

STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY

GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO

THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING TO SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL

NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO

REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE,

MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE

[ LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF

SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG

BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE

PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK

AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND

PURCHASERiS PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY

ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS

PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE

NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT

EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS

PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at:

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC,

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CUSTOMER SERVICE

400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mount Arlington,NJ 07856

Tel: 973-601-6000, Fax: 973-601-6001

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

www.samsungsupport,com

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.

HEADQUARTERS

105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J.

07660-0511

TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG

SERVICE DIVISION

400 ValleyRoad, Suite 201, MountArlington, NJ 07856

1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864)

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