DVD PLAYER
VIDEO CASETTE
RECORDER
USER'S GUIDE
For model:
TV
POWER
INPUT
TV VOL
0 TIMER TV/VCR
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
SKIP
/INDEX
SET
SET UP
MENU
OSD
A.MONITOR
PAUSE
SKIP
/INDEX
SET
CANCEL
SKIP SEARCH
VCR/DVD/TV
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new DVD/VCR.
CAUTIONS
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The POWER /l button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
?????? shows electrical power standby and ??? l ??? shows ON.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC 110 ??? 220V~, 50/60 Hz with automatic switching.
Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the type of your AC WALL outlet.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
IMPORTANT:
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner.
CAUTION
???When you are not using the DVD/VCR for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
???Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
???Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user???s authority to operate the equipment.
???Cassettes marked ???VHS??? (or
???This model is equipped with SQPB
???HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the DVD/VCR, Remote or video cassette.
1.DO NOT place the DVD/VCR ...
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2.DO NOT block the DVD/VCR???s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3.DO NOT place heavy objects on the DVD/VCR or Remote.
4.DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
DVD/VCR or Remote.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5.DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6.DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7.DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8.AVOID violent shocks to the DVD/VCR during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the DVD/VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
How to use the Remote
Before use, insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.
Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component.
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 5 m.
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.
in a dusty environment
flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
continuous usage for a long time
Use a dry cleaning cassette ???
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
Important Warning
CAUTION:
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER
BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO
OPERATE THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
THE FOLLOWING CAUTION LABEL IS LOCATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE DVD/VCR.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO
THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
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CAUTION:
THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.
TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS USER'S GUIDE CAREFULLY AND
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONTACT A JVC
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE. VISIBLE
LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
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*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 or other rights owners and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation or other rights owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby??? and the
*???DTS??? and ???DTS Digital Out??? are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
*Certain audio features of this product manufactured under license from Desper Products,Inc. Spatializer and the circle - in - square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products,Inc.
*Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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Features
DVD/CD Player/Video Cassette Recorder
???DVD/CD player with Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a DVD/CD player and a
than Super VHS. Audio quality is higher than audio CD. The DVD PLAYER can play back video CDs and audio CDs.
???High Quality Picture - More than 500 lines(VCR mode: 230 lines) of Horizontal Resolution. It exceeds Super VHS (400 lines) or Laser Disc (430 lines) in resolution.
VCR Section
???Stereo/SAP Reception - This VCR is designed to receive stereo and separate audio program (SAP) broadcasts where available.
???SQPB - Tapes recorded in the
???4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.
???19??m HEAD - For superior picture quality even in EP mode, 19micron width technology helps to avoid crosstalk and
boost EP picture quality to near SP levels. With precision technology, ghosts and color beats are virtually eliminated.
???
???Instant Timer Recording (ITR) - Simply by pressing the REC and PLAY buttons, the VCR can be programmed for up to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start.
???Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button is pressed during playback, the VCR will automatically search forward in 30 seconds increments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH button, and then return to normal playback.
DVD Section
???Compatible with a wide range of DVD audio outputs Digital Audio Jack (Optical or Coaxial):
???When a component with a
???Surround standard different from Dolby Digital. This format is already in use in many theaters. By connecting this unit to a DTS decoder or an AV amplifier with a
???The MPEG audio of DVD discs recorded in this format can be enjoyed.
???The Linear PCM sound of a 48 kHz/16 bit through 96 kHz/20 bit exceeds audio CD sound.
???Surround audio - This DVD equipped with a ???SPATIALIZER
???
???
???Repeat Playback - You can repeat chapter, track, title, sides or material between two selected points.
???Program/Random Playback (CD) - You can play back tracks in programmed or
???Zoom - You can zoom in on the selected subject on the screen during playback.
???Video Aspect Ratio - You can change the aspect ratio of the screen for your monitor/television on a suitable disc.
???Parental Control - You can limit the playback of scenes or sounds of adult DVD discs which have a parental level rating.
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Contents
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Parts and functions
Rear
AC power cord
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Display
Display window
Explanation for
Note:
Some discs may be displayed wrong or e.g. chapter number, playback time, etc. may not be displayed.
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Remote control
VCR/DVD/TV
JVC TV Remote Control
This Remote can control some functions (TV POWER,
NOTE:
???It???s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote sensor.
???This Remote can control a JVC TV only.
???When you operate the VCR or DVD, the TV/VCR/DVD switch must be slided to VCR/DVD again. Otherwise the DVD/ VCR may not operate properly.
???Since this unit is combined type of DVD and VCR, the remote code of DVD is individual. So please note that the DVD- keys on the RCU of the other JVC RECEIVER/TV is not effective for this unit.
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Battery precautions
The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:
1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the
3.Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and
4.If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
5.Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer???s directions.)
Remote control basics
???Press POWER to turn the DVD/VCR on or off.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch is set to VCR/DVD.
???Tap VCR CH + or VCR CH
???The VCR CH
???You can directly access specific channels using Number keys pad.
???Each press of VCR or DVD, switches the screen between the VCR screen (VCR mode) and the DVD screen (DVD mode).
Change the custom code for remote control
If you operate this DVD/VCR with another JVC???s VCR simultaneously arranging them side by side, the both recorders will react to this remote control. In this case, you can change the remote control and DVD/VCR to other frequency (??? ???). Then you can operate only this DVD/VCR with this changed remote control.
When you purchased, the DVD/VCR and remote control have been set to the
Example: Change frequency to
Remote control:
While holding VCR, press 2(code: b) of
Number keys. (in
case of code: A, press 1)
TV VCR
TV
POWER
INPUT
DVD/VCR:
In the POWER off mode,
press and hold PLAY for more than 5 seconds. ???b???
NOTE:
???If the remote control has been set to b, the DVD/VCR also must be set to b. Otherwise, the DVD/VCR can not be operated with this remote control.
???To reset to ???A???, repeat above procedure. However press 1 instead of 2.
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Basic connections
If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber,skip ahead to page 14 for the proper connections.
ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION
The DVD/VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR.Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.
IN (ANT.)
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
OUT (TV)
300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire
IN (ANT.)
OUT (TV)
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
NOTE: If both VHF and UHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output.
NOTES: ???A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR properly.
???For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an outdoor type antenna is required.
???If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.
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Basic connections
DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION
After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.
Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.
This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception.
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)
Splitter
75 ohm Input 75/300 ohm outputs
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (not supplied) (supplied)
Splitter
75 ohm Input
300 ohm outputs
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (not supplied) (supplied)
TV
VHF/UHF IN
TV
UHF
VHF
TV
UHF
VHF
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
TV with single 75 ohm VHF/UHF antenna input
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
TV with 300 ohm UHFand 75 ohm VHF antenna inputs
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs
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CATV (CABLE TV) connections
Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
OUT (TV)
ALLOWS: * Recording of nonscrambled channels.
*Use of the programmable timer.
*Recording of one channel while watching another.
DVD/VCR
2 Converter/
Descrambler
IN (ANT.)
Incoming
CableOUT
(TV)
TV
VHF/UHF IN (ANT)
TV
VHF/UHF IN (ANT)
ALLOWS: * Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled).
*Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS: * Recording one channel while watching another. * Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
NOTE:
To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.
ALLOWS: * Recording of nonscrambled channels.
*Use of the programmable timer.
*Recording an unscrambled channel while watching any channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.
NOTE:
If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the DVD/VCR, the converter must be set to the video channel output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).
NOTE: Whenever a Converter/Descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.
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CATV (CABLE TV) connections
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
ALLOWS: * Recording of one channel while watching another.
*Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
*Recording of all channels through the converter box.
PREVENTS: * Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel. * Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
A
B
ALLOWS: * Recording of nonscrambled channels.
*Recording of one channel while watching another.
*Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.
*Using the programmable timer.
PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.
IN
(ANT.)VHF/UHF IN (ANT)
ALLOWS: * Recording of all channels through the converter box.
*Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel.
*Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS: Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
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Playback Connection
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
Connect to a TV with Audio/Video Output
Use the supplied AUDIO/VIDEO Cord.
TV
Audio (L) Output Video Output
DVD/VCR
Connect to a TV with
TV
DVD/VCR
DVD OUTPUT
Connect to a BS TUNER
Satellite
Antenna
VHF/UHF
Antenna
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (not supplied)
TV
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Playback Connection
Connect to a Stereo Amplifier with Audio Output
If your TV has a COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack, you can connect the DVD/VCR to the TV with a COMPONENT cable (not supplied) as shown below. COMPONENT VIDEO output jack can send
COMPONENT VIDEO Cord (not supplied)
To Audio (R) Input
AUDIO Cord (not supplied)
To
Component
Video Input
TV
Connect to an AV Amplifier with
If you are using an Amplifier with a
Use this connection to connect an:
???AV amplifier with
???AV amplifier with
Video cord (not supplied)
DVD/VCR
(not supplied)
To Video
Input
TV
NOTE:
You may connect to a TV with a Component video cable(not supplied) or
Connecting the optical digital cable
You may connect to an AV Amplifier with an Optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of a Coaxial digital cable.
When you connect the optical digital cable (not supplied), remove the dust protection cap from the rear panel. When not using the optical digital cable, attach the dust protection cap to protect against dust.
NOTE:
???The OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AUDIO L/R,
???When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS to ON on the AV Amplifier. If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
???Caution for the optical digital audio output connector: Do not connect to an amplifier (with an optical digital input connector) which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.
???DTS audio will be output only from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL output. To hear DTS audio,
???When playing
???Some DTS decoders which do not support
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Setting the Video Channel / Setting the language
Setting the Video Channel
To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).
When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.
1
2 Slide TV/VCR/DVD switch to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.
3 Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch on the rear panel to CH 3 or 4.
4 Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the channel selected in step 3.
5 Press TV/VCR to select the VCR position. The VCR indicator will appear in the display.
6 Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area. The channel number will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.
For a
If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, play back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to your TV owner's manual for details.
Setting the language
You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the
NOTE:
1 Press SETUP MENU,
If you use the unit for the first time and press SETUP MENU, instead of the main menu screen on the right the SYSTEM SET UP menu screen in step 2 may appear.
2 Press or to select the ???LANGUAGE??? option, then press
ENTER.
SYSTEM SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
3 Press or to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPA??OL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER.
4 Press SETUP MENU until the MENU screen is cleared.
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Tuner Setting
This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the DVD/VCR???s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this DVD/ VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this DVD/VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CATV mode.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light)
TV/CATV Selection
Setting channels automatically
The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory.
VCR/DVD/TV
NOTE:
You can not select "CH SET UP" if you set the channel to "L".
1
2
Repeat above step 1 and press
or to select AUTO CH
MEMORY.
Then press ENTER.
The auto tuning will start. The channel display will count up and when finished, the screen returns to normal.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
CH 002
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To ADD/DELETE channels / Noise elimination
To ADD/DELETE channels
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light)
1
2
Repeat the step 1 on page 19. Then press or to select the ???ADD/DELETE??? option and press
ENTER.
To Add or Delete desired channels
1 Press Number keys or / to select a channel number you want to add or delete.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
VCR/DVD/TV
2 To add channels
Press ENTER until ???ADD???
appears on the screen to set to add the unmemorized channel.
To delete channels
Press ENTER until ???DELETE??? appears on the screen to set to delete the channel from memory. The channel number will blink.
3 Repeat 1 to 2 to add or delete other channel.
3 Press SETUP MENU until the menu screen is cleared.
Noise elimination
When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND "ON". When the unit is shipped from the factory, the NO NOISE BACKGROUND is set to the "ON".
1 Repeat the steps 1~2 on page 18 and press or to select
NO NOISE BACKGROUND.
Press ENTER to select the ON
3 Press SETUP MENU until the menu screen is cleared.
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Auto clock setting
The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting and updating, and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time by receiving XDS (Extended Data Service) information carried on the channel signal.
VCR/DVD/TV
NOTE:
???After Auto Clock setting, in some case the clock may display the other time zone???s. You can correct the clock by selecting your Time Zone setting above.
???When the clock is not set or you set the clock manually, Time Zone setting is not available.
1 Press SETUP MENU. The VCR menu screen will appear. Press or to select the SYSTEM SET UP menu, then press ENTER.
4 Press SETUP MENU until the MENU screen is cleared.
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Auto clock setting
Daylight saving time setting
You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV.
???When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, select the video input mode on the TV.
???When a TV is connected only with an antenna cable, set to the video channel 3 or 4. Then select VCR position with TV/VCR.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light)
1
2
Repeat the step 1 on page 21 and press or to select DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME, then press ENTER.
Press or to select one of the options, then press ENTER.
ON: for manual setting (forward one hour)
OFF: for manual setting (back one hour)
AUTO: for automatic setting (read XDS in the signal)
SYSTEM SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
ON
OFF
AUTO
VCR/DVD/TV
When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually, on the first Sunday in April you set to ???ON???, and on the last Sunday in October you set to ???OFF???.
NOTES:
???When shipped from factory, the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option is set to AUTO position.
???When the clock is not set, Daylight Saving Time setting is not available.
???When there is no Daylight Saving Time in your area, always select OFF position in step 2.
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You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly.
Manual clock setting
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light)
EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 23 (WED), 2002.
1 Press SETUP MENU. The VCR menu screen will appear.
To make corrections any time during the process
Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press or .
VCR/DVD/TV
NOTE:
After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the present time.
5
6
Set the day, year and time as in step 4.
After setting the clock, date and time starts functioning automatically.
MONTH 10
YEAR 2002
TIME 8 : 30AM
8 : 30AM WED
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Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape
Use only video cassette tapes marked and .
???Cassettes marked ???VHS??? (or
???This model is equipped with SQPB
???HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
Loading
Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted.
VCR
Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted.
Erase prevention tab
Automatic power ON
When you insert a cassette tape the VCR power will turn ON automatically.
Automatic playback
When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.
Unloading
Automatic tape eject
This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended. And when the tape is rewinded to its beginning, the cassette tape will be ejected automatically.
Erase prevention tab
Adhesive tape
Tape speed and maximum recording time
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VCR/DVD/TV
NOTE:
???This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP or EP automatically.
???The Cassette tape and DVD disc can be played back simultaneously. If you press VCR or DVD, the tape playback and DVD playback alternate with each other on the screen.
Cassette tape Playback
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light)
1 Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start auto- matically).
2 To start playback
Press PLAY. Playback will start.
" " will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.
To stop playback
Press STOP once.
The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play. " " will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.
To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly
Stop the playback or recording with STOP.
To stop the
Forward/Reverse picture search mode
When the tape is being winded, you can switch to picture search mode (see next page). To do this, press REW or FF and hold it down. The unit will resume the tape winding as soon as the button is released.
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Special playback
Picture Search
Reverse picture search function
Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback.
Forward picture search function
Press FF x 1 or x 2 during the playback.
To return to playback: Press PLAY.
Still Picture
Press PAUSE during playback. To resume normal playback: Press PLAY.
Slow Motion
During playback press SLOW.
To return to playback: Press PLAY or SLOW.
Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment
If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion, press the SET + or
If the still picture jitters excessively, press SET + or ??? to stabilize the still picture.
Frame by Frame picture
Press PAUSE during playback.
Press SLOW one by one: The picture advances frame by frame.
To return to playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE.
Adjusting tracking condition
Automatic tracking adjustment
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, press SET
???Press A.TRK to reactivate automatic tracking again. ???AUTO TR.??? will appear.
Note:
???The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH, STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.
???During picture search mode there will be noise bars which are caused by the system.
???The Special Playback will automatically change to playback after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video tape against excessive wear.
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Repeat playback
The entire video tape will be played until its end.The tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be repeated.
4 To start the playback, press PLAY.
The playback will be repeated endlessly.
To cancel repeat mode:
Follow the above step 1, then press ENTER to select the OFF position. Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV.
Skip Search
Each time you press SKIP SEARCH while a tape is playing, the unit will
For example: 1 press: 30 seconds of tape 2 presses: 60 seconds of tape 3 presses: 90 seconds of tape
ZERO RETURN function / Video Index Search system
ZERO RETURN function
This function makes
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light)
1 Press OSD.
The counter display shows the tape running time during playback or recording.
VCR
2 Press C. RESET at the desired tape po- sition. The counter display will be reset to the "00:00:00" position (e.g. the begining of recording).
3 Press STOP when playback or recording is finished. Press ZERO RETURN.
The tape will be rewinded or fast forwarded and automatically stop at the ???00:00:00??? position.
NOTE for Counter Display:
Video Index Search system
This function enables you to locate recording made on the VCR.
Recording an INDEX MARK
The Index Search function automatically records an INDEX mark on the tape whenever a recording is initiated.
the beginning of any
CH 001
NOTE for Video Index Search system:
INDEX
Index Search
For Preceding programs: Press INDEX . (Additional press increases the INDEX NO. up to 9.)
When the INDEX oris pressed, the
unit starts searching the INDEX NO. selected and finds the portion, then
playback starts automatically.
To stop the Index Search, press STOP.
+3
oris displayed
INDEX NO. (up to 9)
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Recording a TV program
Recording and viewing the same TV program
VCR/DVD/TV
NOTE:
???If the erase prevention tab is removed, the tape will eject when both the REC and PLAY are pressed for recording.
???If you wish to watch the DVD playback during the normal recording on VCR, press DVD to change to DVD mode and perform the DVD playback(see P.37).
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light)
1 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
The VCR will automatically turn on.
3 Set19).the TV/CATV option to the appropriate position (See page
TV - VHF/UHF channels CATV - CABLE TV channels
4 Press Number keys or VCR CH
Example: Press 012 for ???12???.
Example: Press 22 for ???22???.
Example: Press 110 for ???110???.
VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS
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VCR/DVD/TV
Auto Rewind feature
This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended (except during ITR and TIMER REC). It will also eject the tape.
Recording a TV program
To stop recording
Press STOP to stop recording.
" " will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.
To stop recording temporarily
Press PAUSE to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again to continue the recording.
"" will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.
NOTE:
???The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the VCR. The VCR will change to the STOP mode.
???You can select a recording channel in the recording pause mode.
Recording one program while watching another
While the VCR is recording, press TV/VCR to select the TV position. The ???VCR??? will go off and recording will continue.
Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV channel selector. If the connected TV is JVC???s, use TV CH
NOTE:
Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one channel while recording another. See pages 14,15.
To Display VCR operation Status
Press OSD. The clock, day of the week and more information will be indicated.
While watching TV
DAY OF THE WEEK
AUTO REPEAT TAPE IN
00 : 00 : 00 SP
To cancel the display: Press OSD until all indicators disappear.
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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
VCR/DVD/TV
NOTE:
If you wish to watch the DVD playback during the ITR, press DVD to change to DVD mode and perform the DVD playback(see P.37).
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light)
Example: Instant Timer Recording for 30 minutes.
1 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
The VCR will automatically turn on.
3 Set19).the TV/CATV option to the appropriate position (See page
5 Press REC on the VCR or while holding REC, press PLAY on the Remote to begin recording. Press REC on the VCR again to stop recording after 30 minutes. Each additional press of REC will increase recording time as shown in the chart below, up to a maximum of 5 hours. The ITR and recording time will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. And, REC will keep blinking in the display.
To cancel ITR
Press STOP or turn off the power.
" " will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.
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Timer recording can be programmed
Timer Recording
Preparation:
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode.
???Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
???Press OSD to verify that the time and date are correct.(see page 29).
Example: Program a timer recording for the 26th day, channel 125
(CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer program number 1 (Tape speed: EP).
NOTE:
??? If the clock symbol( ) blinks when the timer recording ended, the TV program has not been completely recorded because of an insufficient tape supply.
1
2
3
4
Press SETUP MENU. Select the TIMER REC SET option, then press
ENTER.
Press SET + or
Press SET + or
Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 3.
NOTE:
???Press CANCEL to move cursor backward for correction.
???To record from external source set the channel to "L". "L" will appear next to CH 125 (or 69).
In this case, press TIMER to cancel the timer program or press EJECT to remove the cassette tape.
???During timer recording standby mode, the VCR mode cannot be selected. To use the VCR, press TIMER at first, then press VCR to change to VCR mode. After you use the VCR, press TIMER again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.
???If you press TIMER during timer recording, the recording operation will be interrupted. If you press TIMER again within the programmed time, the recording operation will start again.
???After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug, all programmed recording settings and time display will be lost upon resumption of power. In this case, reset the clock (see pages
6 Press TIMER. The clock symbol( ) will appear on the display and the VCR stands by for recording. At the same time, VCR mode will change to DVD mode automatically. You can use DVD even if the VCR is in the Timer recording mode.
If you do not use the DVD, turn the power off.
The timer recording will start at 5 seconds before the time you predetermined.
NOTE:
???If the clock symbol( ) does not appear on the display in spite of the pressing of TIMER, the cassette may not have been loaded yet.(see page 24)
???If the cassette is ejected in spite of the pressing of TIMER , the erase prevention tab of the cassette may have been removed.(see page 24)
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Timer Recording Special case
Weekly (e.g.
Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous page. At picture 3 press SET + or
When you press SET
Confirmation / Cancellation of the Timer
Recording
1 If the Timer has been activated, press TIMER to deactivate the Timer. The clock symbol() will disappear. Then press VCR to change to VCR mode.
2 To confirm Timer program:
Friday.
The current day (Friday)
At picture 1 on the previous page select the TIMER REC SET option and press ENTER.
Then the timer program list as right will appear on the screen.
(Weekly Wednesday)
In case Timer
???Do not overlap timer programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost. The first recording time has priority over the next recording time as shown in the diagram below.
NOTE:
???The daily/weekly recording can be made continu- ously until the recording is canceled or the tape reaches the end.
???During timer recording the automatic rewinding mechanism does not function.
3 To cancel Timer program:
4 Press SETUP MENU repeatedly until the
NOTE:
???If there are other timer record programs remaining, TIMER must be pressed to reactivate the timer, otherwise the remaining timer record programs will be ignored.
???You cannot confirm the Timer program during timer recording operation.
???You can also correct the programmed setting in program confirm mode.
At step 2 above, press ENTER to enter the program input mode. Then press ENTER repeatedly until the item you wish to correct
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Stereo Recording and Playback / Separate Audio Program (SAP)
Stereo Recording and
Playback
The VHS
When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the word STEREO will appear
on the screen and the program can be STEREO viewed or recorded in stereo.
The
NOTE:
When using a CATV system, stereo TV programs may be transmitted over a mono cable channel. In this case the word "STEREO" will not appear and the sound will be in mono.
Output selection
When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing a prerecorded VHS
Separate Audio Program (SAP)
Your VCR is fitted with a SAP broadcast system which enables you to switch to a separate audio program when viewing a selected channel.
This function applies only when the program is broadcast in
VCR/DVD/TV
1 Press SETUP MENU. Then press
2 Then press ENTER to select [ON].
Then press SETUP MENU until the menu screen is cleared.
or to select SAP.
NOTE:
???When playing back a tape that is not recorded in
???When listening to a VHS
Listening to SAP
When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is made, make certain the letters "SAP" appears on the screen. This means that the "Separate Audio Program" broadcasting is available.
OR
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Duplicating a video tape/Duplicating a disc material onto a video tape
Duplicating a video tape
If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power.
1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase preven- tion tab intact into the recording VCR.
Load a previously recorded tape into the playback VCR or CAMCORDER.
2 Press SP/EP to select the desired tape speed SP or EP.
It is recommended that you set the speed to the SP mode on the recording VCR for best results.
3 Press VCR CH + or
display.
Connection with second Video recorder
Playback VCR
To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT
To AUDIO (L) OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (supplied)
Recording VCR
4 Press REC on the recording VCR.
Or on the Remote, while holding REC, press PLAY. Then press PAUSE.
5 Press PLAY button on the playback VCR or CAMCORDER, then press PAUSE button.
6 Press PAUSE on both the VCRs simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.
Connection with Video camera
Playback Camcorder
To AV Jack
Recording VCR
To AUDIO (R) IN
To AUDIO (L) IN
To VIDEO IN
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)
To VIDEO IN To AUDIO (R) IN To AUDIO (L) IN
For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer???s instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown above.
Duplicating a disc material onto a video tape
You can record disc material in DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, etc. onto a video tape with this DVD/VCR only. If the DVD disc has a
Preparation:
???Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
???Select the tape speed in the VCR mode. (see P.28)
???Load a disc you wish to duplicate.
1 Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
2 Press PLAY to start the disc playback.
3 During disc playback, press REC on the VCR or while holding REC, press PLAY on the Remote. The duplicating will start.
Note:
You can set the duplicating time using the
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Disc
This unit applies to DVD discs from Region 1 only.
The loaded Disc (DVD,
Do not play
Some DVDs are played back with a Copy guard system. In case of a dubbing on video tape, strong disturbance may occur. This is not a defect of this DVD/VCR.
Title
When two or more movies are recorded on a disc, the disc is divided into two or more sections. Each section is called a ???TITLE???.
DVD DISC
Chapter
The titles can be subdivided into many sections. Each section is called a ???CHAPTER???.
An Video CD or Audio CD can contain several items. These are assigned to the tracks.
Removing Disc from Case
Be sure to hold the edge of disc. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Pick up the disc gently from the case.
???Do not scratch the disc.
???Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc.
???Do not stick a label or adhesive tape on the disc.
???Do not drop or bend the disc.
Storing Disc
???Store the disc in the case to avoid risk of scratches, dirt or damage.
???Do not leave disc exposed to direct sunlight or in hot or humid places.
Cleaning Disc
Wipe the disc with a clean, dry cloth from center to edge.
???Do not wipe the disc round.
???Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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Setting setup language
The setup language can be selected.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD.
???When using an amplifier, switch on the amplifier.
1 Press DVD to select the DVD
No Disc
mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
???No Disc??? will appear on the screen. (If a DVD disc has already loaded, the playback will start automatically.)
2 Press SETUP MENU in the stop mode. The SETUP MENU of DVD will appear on the screen. Then press or to select Other.
Language Picture Parental Other
/Enter/Setup/Return
3 Press ENTER to select OSD Language.
4 Press and then press or to select desired language (e.g. English), then press
ENTER.
Language Picture Parental Other
OSD Language English
/Enter/Setup/Return
Language Picture Parental Other
/Enter/Setup/Return
VCR/DVD/TV
NOTE: To make the SETUP screen disappear, press SETUP
MENU (or RETURN).
If the DVD/VCR does not operate properly: Static electricity, etc., may affect the player's operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again.
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Playback procedure
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray will open.
2 Place a disc onto the tray.
Hold the disc, position it with the printed label side up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper position.
3 Press PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray closes automati- cally.
On the screen,changes to ???Reading??? and then playback will commence.
???A menu screen may appear on the TV screen, if the disc has
a menu feature. In this case,
press , , , or ENTER to operate a menu feature.
4 Press STOP to end playback.
Reading
???The DVD/VCR memorizes the stopped point, depending on the disc. ??? ??? appears on the screen for approx. 4 seconds. ??? ??? keep blinking in the display until the playback is stopped completely. Press PLAY to resume playback (from the scene point).
???If you press STOP again(??? ??? appears on the screen) or unload the disc, the DVD/VCR will clear the stopped point.
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
5 Then press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens.
Remove the disc and press POWER.
The disc tray closes automatically and DVD/VCR turns off.
???If a
???Some discs may take a minute or so to start playback.
??? A ???Prohibition??? symbol may appear at the upper left of the screen. This symbol means either the feature you tried is not available on the disc, or the DVD/VCR can not access the feature at this time. This does not indicate a problem with the DVD/VCR.
???When you set a
???Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this DVD/VCR plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.
???When playing
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Special playback
Note: There may be a slight delay be- tween pressing the button and the function activation.
VCR/DVD/TV
Fast Forward Playback
Press FF during normal playback.
Each press of FF will increase the speed of the search x2, x4, x8, x20. (in case of
??? To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Review Playback
Press REW during normal playback.
Each press of REW will increase the speed of the search x2, x4, x8, x20. (in case of
??? To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Still Playback
Press PAUSE during normal playback.
To resume normal playback, press
PLAY.
Frame Advance
Press PAUSE during still playback. One frame is advanced each time you press PAUSE.
To resume normal playback, press
PLAY.
Press SLOW during normal playback or still playback.
Each press of SLOW will change the speed of the slow x1/2, x1/4, x1/6, x1/7.
???To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
???To resume the still playback, press PAUSE.
Note:
The unit is capable of holding a still video image or On screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or On screen display image displayed on your TV for an ex- tended period of time, you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are very susceptible.
Locating a chapter or track
back to locate a chapter that you want to watch.
Each time you press the button, a chapter or track is skipped.
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Zooming / Locating Desired Scene
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
Zooming
This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame.
You may move the frame from the center position to UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT direction.
3 In the zoom mode press ZOOM repeatedly to return to a 1:1 view ( Off).
Locating Desired Scene
Use the title, chapter and time recorded on the disc to locate the desired point to play back.
To check the title, chapter and time, press OSD. (see page 52)
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
???You can use the Pause, Slow, Search or Skip feature in the zoom mode. However, you cannot zoom in during the Search playback.
???In case of the
2 Press or to select the ???Time???, ???Title??? or ???Chapter???.
3 Press Number keys to change the number.
???If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
???Refer to the package supplied with the disc to check the numbers.
4 Press ENTER.
Playback starts.
???When you change the title, playback starts from Chapter 1 of the selected title.
???Some discs may not work in the above operation.
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Repeat playback
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
???Some discs may not work with the repeat operation.
???In
???During the
???You may not be able to set
???
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
Title, Chapter, Track Playback
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode.
3 Press PLAY MODE again to make the screen disappear.
???Press PLAY to start Repeat playback.
???To resume normal playback, select Repeat Off.
To resume normal playback press REPEAT
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Program playback/Random playback (CD)
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
Program playback
You can arrange the order of tracks on the disc.
1 Press PLAY MODE in the stop
2 Press ENTER repeatedly until the Program table as right appears.
3 Example: In case you wish to program in order of 7, 3, 11: Enter as 7 , 3 , 11.
If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL.
ENTER. ???Program Playback??? will appear on the screen. The program you selected will begin to playback in the order set.
To return to normal playback, select ???Play Mode: Off??? at step 2 above.
/Enter/0 9/Cancel/Play Mode
/Enter/0 9/Cancel/Play Mode
Program Playback
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
Random playback
1 Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode.
2 Press/to select ???Random???.
/Enter/Play Mode
/Enter/Play Mode
3 Press PLAY.
???Random Play??? will appear on the screen and Random Playback will start.
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MP3 Playback
This player can play back the
The
MP3 CD Information
Limitations on MP3 CD playback
???MP3 CD is the disc that is standardized by ISO9660, its file name must include
???The directory and file names of the MP3 CD must be correspond to the ISO standardized files.
???This unit can read 200 files per disc. If one directory has more than 200 files, it reads up to 200 files, the remaining files will be omitted.
???As for
???If the CD has both audio tracks and MP3 files, only audio tracks are played.
???It may take more than one minute for this unit to read MP3 files depending on its structure.
???Music recorded by ???Joliet Recording Specification??? can be played back, the file name is displayed (within 17 letters) on the screen Long file names will be condensed.
???The music files recorded by ???Hierarchical File System??? (HFS) cannot be played.
Limitations on display
???The maximum number for display is 17 letters. Available letters for display are the following: capital or small alphabets of A through Z, numbers of 0 through 9, and _ (under score).
???Other letters than those above are replaced in hyphen.
Notes on MP3 files
To play back MP3 CD in the recorded order,
1.Use MP3 software that records data alphabetically or numerically.
2.Name each file including
3.Refrain from making too many
CAUTION:
???Some MP3 CDs can not be played back depending on the recording conditions.
???The
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/ DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray will open. Place a disc onto the tray.
5 Press STOP to end playback.
???The unit records the stopped point. ??? ??? appears on the screen. Press PLAY to resume playback (from the scene point).
???If you press STOP again or unload the disc, the unit will clear the stopped point.
6 Then press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens.
Remove the disc and press POWER.
The disc tray closes automatically and DVD/VCR turns off.
Note:
???During
???You can use Repeat(Track or All) and Random functions for MP3 CD Playback.(See page 40 and 41)
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The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. You can resume playback from each scene.
Marking Desired Scenes
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
Marking the Scenes
1 Press MARKER during playback.
2 Select the blank Marker using / .
Then press ENTER at the desired scene.
/Enter/Cancel/Marker
/Enter/Cancel/Marker
???Repeat this procedure to set the other 2 scenes.
3 Press MARKER to remove this display.
VCR/DVD/TV
Returning to the Scenes
1 Press MARKER during playback or stop mode.
2 Press / to select the Marker
/Enter/Cancel/Marker
/Enter/Cancel/Marker
Note:
???Some discs may not work with the marking operation.
???The marking is canceled when you open the disc tray or turn the power off.
???Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear.
???While the MARKER screen is displayed, if you do a special playback as the Fast Forward/Review Playback
or SKIP, the MARKER screen will disappear. Press MARKER again as soon as you find the desired scene.
3 Press ENTER.
Playback starts from the marked scene.
To Cancel the Mark
1 Press MARKER.
2 Press / to select the Marker
3 Press CANCEL.
To remove this display, press MARKER.
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Changing soundtrack language / Subtitles
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
Changing soundtrack language
You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc.
1 Press A.MONITOR during playback.
The current soundtrack language will appear.
2 Press A.MONITOR repeatedly until the desired language is selected.
The
2/8 Fra DolbyDigital
1/8 Eng DolbyDigital
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
???If the desired language is not heard after pressing the button several times, the language is not recorded on the disc.
???Changing soundtrack or subtitle language is cancelled when you open the disc tray or turn the power off. The initial default language or available language will be heard and seen if the disc is played back again.
???Depending on the DVD you may be unable to turn on, turn off, or change the subtitles, even if they are recorded on the disc. While playing the DVD, the subtitle may change while opening or closing the disc tray, or while changing the title.
???In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately.
In case of VIDEO CD playback
Audio type changes as follows each time you press A.MONITOR.
Turning the Subtitles On and Off
When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can turn the subtitles on or off.
Press SUB TITLE during playback
Changing the subtitle language
You can select the language when playing back a disc recorded with
Press SUB TITLE repeatedly during
playback until your desired language 1/32 Eng appears.
The
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Changing angles / Title selection / DVD menu
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
Changing Angles
When playing back a disc recorded with
2 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected.
Title Selection
Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title.
1 Press TITLE during playback. Title menu appears on the screen.
???Press TITLE again to resume playback at the scene when you pressed TITLE.
2 Press / or/to select the desired title.
3 Press ENTER or PLAY.
The playback of the selected title will start.
DVD Menu
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu.
When you play back these DVDs, you can select the subtitle language and
1 Press DVD MENU during playback. The DVD menu appears on the screen.
???Press DVD MENU again to resume playback at the scene when you pressed DVD MENU.
2 Press / or/to select the desired item.
3 Press ENTER.
The menu continues to another screen. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the item completely.
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Parental control
Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be prevented from play back with the unit.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
Parental control setting
1 Press SETUP MENU in the stop mode. Press or to select ???Parental???. Then press ENTER.
Language Picture Parental Other
Password
Parental 8
0 9/Cancel /Enter/Setup/Return
3 Pressonce to select ???Password Then press Number keys to input a 4- digit password (e.g.: 1234).
???If you input a wrong number, press
CANCEL.
???Be sure to remember this number!
???.
Language Picture Parental Other
0 9/Cancel /Enter/Setup/Return
Note:
Level 1: DVD software for adults cannot be played back.
Level 8: All DVD software can be played back.
Select from level 1 to level 8.
On a scale of
5 To make SETUP screen disappear, press SETUP MENU.
To unlock the Parental Control Setting
Cancel the password so as to set the Parental level freely again,
1
2
Select ???Password ??? (step 1) and press Number keys to input your
Then press ENTER.
If the input password was right, will appear.
You can move to ???Parental 1???(e.g.) to input the desired level or to cancel parental control.
Language Picture Parental Other
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Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc
Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
1Load a DVD disc and press PLAY
or OPEN/CLOSE (see page 37).
2 If the DVD disc has been designed to temporarily cancel the Rating level, the screen which follows the ???Reading??? screen will change, depending on which disc is played. If you select ???YES??? with ENTER key, ???Your disc exceeds the parental control level 1.???(e.g.) screen will then appear.
3 If you wish to cancel the set rating level temporarily, select ???Parental Control Level??? with or , then press ENTER. If the
The setting screen will disappear. Press OPEN/CLOSE to remove the disc.
VCR/DVD/TV
4 Enter the password with
Number buttons
Then press ENTER.
If you interrupt the entering, press RETURN.
Please enter the 4 digit password
Enter/0 9/Cancel/Return
Note:
This temporary cancellation of rating level will be kept until the disc is ejected. When the disc is ejected, the original rating level will be set again automatically.
5 Playback will commence if the entered password was correct.
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Setting menu language
You can select the language of the disc menu messages of DVDs.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
2
3
Press ENTER.
Then press or to select ???Menu???.
Press ENTER.
Press or to select your desired language, then press
ENTER.
Language Picture Parental Other
/Enter/Setup/Return
Language Picture Parental Other
0 9/Cancel /Enter/Setup/Return
VCR/DVD/TV
English, Francais, Espanol
The selected language is the
OTHER: Other language can be selected (See the Language Code List on page 53).
4 To make SETUP screen disappear, press SETUP MENU.
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Setting subtitle language
The same subtitle language can always be selected even if you replace the disc or turn the power off.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
/Enter/Setup/Return
English, Francais, Espanol
Language Picture Parental Other
/Enter/Setup/Return
Language Picture Parental Other
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the
The subtitle is displayed with the selected language if it is recorded on the disc.
OTHER:
If you want to select another language, enter the language code (see the language code list on page 53).
AUTOMATIC:
???The unit will automatically select the same language in the AUDIO setting.
???When the unit selects the same language as the AUDIO, the subtitles will not appear during playback.
???When you do not use the same language as the AUDIO, the subtitles will appear during playback.
Off:
Subtitles do not appear.
4 To make SETUP screen disappear, press SETUP MENU.
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Setting audio soundtrack language / Setting surround sound
Setting audio soundtrack language
The same audio soundtrack language can always be selected by your unit even if you replace the disc or turn
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
the power off.
1 Pressmode. SETUP MENU in the stop Press or to select ???Language???
press ENTER.
Language Picture Parental Other
/Enter/Setup/Return
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
???If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original language will be heard.
???The ???SPATIALIZER
To cancel Surround mode:
Follow the right steps 1~2, then press ENTER to select the OFF position. Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV.
??? English, Francais, Espanol:
The language you have selected will play if it is recorded on the disc.
??? OTHER:If you want to select another language,
enter the language code (See the Language Code List on page 53).
??? ORIGINAL: The unit will select the first priority language of each disc.
4 To make SETUP screen disappear, press SETUP MENU.
Setting surround sound
This DVD/VCR equipped with a ???SPATIALIZER
Since the SURROUND option exists in the VCR menu, the setting is possible only during a
SYSTEM SET UP
3 Press SETUP MENU until the menu screen is cleared.
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Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen
You can select the aspect ratio for your TV.
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
1 Pressmode.SETUP MENU in the stop Language Picture Parental Other
Press or to select ???Picture???.
/Enter/Setup/Return
2
3
Press ENTER, then press or to select ???Tv Screen???.
Press ENTER.
Press or to select your desired screen type, then press
ENTER.
Language Picture Parental Other
/Enter/Setup/Return
Language Picture Parental Other
/Enter/Setup/Return
VCR/DVD/TV
Note:
If the DVD disc is not formatted in the pan & scan style, it displays 4:3 style.
You have the following screen sizes to choose from:
4:3
Select this mode when connecting to a conventional TV. When playing back a wide
4:3 PAN SCAN
It displays the wide picture on the whole screen with left and right edges automatically cut off.
16:9 WIDE SCREEN
Select this mode when connecting to a
4 To make SETUP screen disappear, press SETUP MENU.
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Setting on Screen display / Status display of Disc
On screen display can be switched on or off when you press the buttons.
VCR/DVD/TV
Preparation:
???Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
???Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light)
On: On screen displays appears when you press the any buttons (factory setting).
Off: On screen displays do not appear when you press any buttons except SETUP MENU, SEARCH MODE, PLAY MODE, MARKER and OSD.
4 To make SETUP screen disappear, press SETUP MENU.
Status display of Disc
Each Press of OSD, the status display of the disc will appear on the screen and change as follows.
To make status display disappear, press OSD again.
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Language Code List
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "Audio", "Subtitle" and/or "Menu" (see pages 48- 50).
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Problems and troubleshooting
Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.
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Problems and troubleshooting / Video head cleaning
Video head cleaning
NOTES: ??? DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE
REAR COVER.
???Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
???To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
Notes
Auto Clock Setting
Notes for customers regarding the clock feature of the your DVD/VCR.
The XDS signals are carried only by certain broadcast television stations (for example, the signal is carried by most Public Broadcasting Service stations). You must be able to receive a station carrying the XDS signal to use the Auto Clock Setting to set your DVD/VCR???s internal clock. If you live in an area that does not broadcast XDS signals, you must set the clock manually. Please see page 23 for instructions on how to manually set your DVD/VCR???s clock.
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Specifications
75 ohm Coaxial Cable x 1 AUDIO/VIDEO Cable x 1 Conversion plug x 1
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