Audiovox VD1400HT Owner's Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

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The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause an electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this owner manual.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , FULL Y INSERT .

Notes on Copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, rent copyrighted material without permission.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. 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.

On Placement

• Do not use the Unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.

• Place the Unit on a flat and even surface.

• Do not restrict the air flow of the Unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on carpeting.

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable

operation.

On Safety

• When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard.

• When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.

On Condensation

• When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the Unit. When there is condensation inside the Unit, the Unit may not function normally. Let the Unit stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the Unit before use.

WARNING:

• Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a qualified technician.

• Do not place anything directly on the top of the Unit. Damage to the Unit can result.

This product contains a low power laser device.

The symbol for Class II (Double lnsulation)

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is

operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,

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

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A.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.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance are not defeated.

12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

16. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the enclosure through openings.

18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instruction ..................... 1-2

Disc Formats ................................................ 5

Parts and Functions .................................. 6-9

Front Panel ................................................................. 6

Rear Panel .................................................................. 7

Using the Remote Control ........................................ 7

Remote Control ...................................................... 8-9

Display ......................................................... 10

Front Panel Display .................................................. 10

Display Information ................................................ 10

Connections .......................................... 11-18

Connecting your TV ................................................. 11

Cable TV Connections ............................... 12-15

For better reception of Radio .................................. 15

Connecting the speakers & subwoofer .................. 16

Positioning the speakers and subwoofer .............. 16

Connecting other equipment ................................ 17

Mounting rear surround speakers .......................... 18

Turning on the Unit and TV ...................................... 18

Power cord connection ........................................... 18

Adjusting the Sound ............................. 19-20

Playing a Disc ....................................... 21-24

Pausing playback (still mode) ............................... 21

Stopping playback ................................................. 21

To skip to a different track ...................................... 21

Fast Foward/Fast Reverse ..................................... 22

Slow-motion play ................................................... 22

Skip (Forward) ........................................................ 22

Zooming into an image ......................................... 22

Angle selection ....................................................... 23

Audio selection ....................................................... 23

Subtitle selection .................................................... 24

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IMPORTANT

This Unit does NOT allow

copying from DVD to VCR tape

CD / DVD programmable memory ............... 28

DVD programmable memory ................................. 28

Title/Chapter programmed playback ............. 28

CD programmable memory ................................... 28

Track programmed playback .......................... 28

Special Functions ................................. 25-27

Display function (DVD) .......................................... 25

GOTO function (DVD) ........................................... 25

Locating a specific title ......................................... 26

Locating a specific title/chapter/track .................. 26

Locating a specific time ......................................... 27

Angle setting ........................................................... 27

Audio setting .......................................................... 27

Subtitle setting ....................................................... 27

Repeat Playback ................................... 29-30

Repeating a title/chapter (DVD) ............................ 29

Repeating a single track/whole disc (CD) ........... 29

Repeating a specific section (DVD) ...................... 30

Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc......... 31-32

Playing a MP3 file disc ......................................... 31

Playing a Picture file disc .................................... 32

Playing a MP3/Picture file disc ............................ 32

Customizing the Function Settings ........ 33-41

LANGUAGE setting .................................................. 33

VIDEO setting ............................................................ 34

TV Shape .............................................................. 34

Video Output ....................................................... 35

Brightness ............................................................ 35

Edges .................................................................... 36

AUDIO setting ........................................................... 37

Digital Out ............................................................ 37

L/R speaker .......................................................... 37

Subwoofer ............................................................ 38

Surround Delay .................................................. 38

Center Delay ........................................................ 39

Pink noise ........................................................... 39

RATING setting ......................................................... 40

Password/Rating ............................................... 40

Factory Set .......................................................... 41

VCR Setup ............................................. 42-53

MENU screen ............................................................ 42

OSD (On Screen Display) ....................................... 42

How to display indicators ................................. 42

Setup (with Auto Clock Setting) ............................ 43

Setting the 3

4 Output Channel ............... 44

Mode Selection ................................................... 45

Channel Preset ......................................................... 46

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Table of Contents

Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel

Memory ................................................................ 47

Clock .................................................................... 48-50

Auto Clock Setting ............................................ 48

Manual Clock Setting ......................................... 49

Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.)

adjustment ........................................................ 50

Language .................................................................. 50

VCR Playback ........................................ 51-53

Inserting a video cassette ............................... 51

Playback ..................................................................... 51

Fast forward and rewind ................................. 51

Video search ....................................................... 51

Slow motion playback ..................................... 52

Still picture and frame advance ....................... 52

Automatic tracking control system ................ 52

Manual tracking control ................................... 52

Blue screen noise elimination ........................ 52

Quick start with full loading mechanism ....... 53

Full automatic playback .................................... 53

Audio output mode ........................................... 53

VCR Recording ...................................... 54-60

Recording a TV programme ................................... 54

Without a cable box or digital satellite receiver

.............................................................................. 54

With a cable box or digital satellite receiver

.............................................................................. 54

To watch another TV programme while recording

.............................................................................. 54

Cassette erase protection ............................... 54

Recording speeds ............................................. 55

Recording Hi-Fi stereo sound ......................... 55

Recording MTS broadcasts .............................. 55

MTS/SAP recording ........................................... 55

Monitor output when receiving a SAP broadcast

.............................................................................. 56

Tape dubbing connection instructions ......... 56

Simple recording timer ...................................... 57

Changing the contents of the simple recording

timer .................................................................... 57

Cancelling the simple recording timer ........... 57

Recording with the timer ............................. 58-59

Confirming timer programmes ....................... 60

Cancelling timer programmes ........................ 60

Special Functions ...................................... 61

Recorded section Auto Repeat ........................... 61

Skip Search ............................................................ 61

Instant Replay ......................................................... 61

Radio Operation ......................................... 62

Tuning into a station manually ............................... 62

FM Stereo ............................................................. 62

Weak FM stations ............................................... 62

To search for a station automatically ................ 62

Presetting stations ............................................. 62

Tuning into a preset station .................................... 62

Language Code List for Disc Language ....... 63

Maintenance ................................................ 64

Cleaning Disc .......................................................... 64

Cleaning the Unit ................................................... 64

Important Note ....................................................... 64

Trouble Shooting Guide ........................ 64-66

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The Unit can playback.

Region Management Information

Region Management Information: This Unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Unit, this Unit cannot play that disc.

The region number of this Unit is 1.

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available

When the symbol appears on the TV screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not available at that time. This occurs because the DVD disc manufacturer determines the specific functions. Certain functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the DVD.

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DVDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]

Notes on Unauthorized Discs

You may not be able to play back some DVD discs on this Unit if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or made for business purposes.

Title, Chapter and Tracks

• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are sections of titles.

• Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A “track” is usually one song on an Audio CD.

Note :

• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do not.

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Icons Used on DVDs

Sample lcons

Language selections for audio Language selections for subtitles

Screen aspect ratio Multiple camera angles

Region code indicator

1. English

2. French

1. English

2. French

Notes:

• This Unit supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT coaxial jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.

• When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not be shown.

Disc Formats

Compatible

Audio CDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]

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1) MAIN POWER/ STANDBY button

Turn the power on or off.

2) STOP button (for VCR)

Stop playing a disc.

3) PLAY button (for VCR)

Press to start or resume playback

4) CHANNEL button UP/ DOWN (for VCR)

Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain setting.

5) Video cassette compartment

Open tray by pushing TAPE EJECT button.

6) Disc tray

Open or close tray by pushing DVD OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc on the disc tray, label side up.

7) DVD OPEN/CLOSE button

Use to open and close the disc tray.

8) VOLUME control

Change the loudness of the sound from the speakers connected to the Unit.

9) Display window

Display system information.

10) FUNCTION button (DVD/RADIO/VCR)

Select the source.

11)

PLAY button (for DVD)

Press to start or resume playback

12)

PAUSE/ STOP/REW/F.FW button (for DVD)

Press to pause playback. Each time you press the PAUSE button the picture advances one frame. Press the PLAY button to resume playback.

Stop playing a disc. Fast reverse and forward playback.

13) MAIN POWER/ STANDBY indicator When the Unit is turned on by pressing the MAIN

POWER/STANDBY button, the light will illuminate

Front Panel

a few seconds. If you press the POWER button on the remote control, the Unit will turn off and go into standby mode. The light will continue to illuminate.

14) VCR POWER/TIMER/VCR/REC indicator

VCR POWER : This indicator lights up whenever the

VCR is turned on. TIMER : This indciator lights up when the VCR is set

for timer recording. Simple Recording Timer and Recording with the Timer.

VCR : This indicator lights up when selecting "VCR" by using TV/VCR.

REC : This indicator lights up during recording and flashes during REC-Pause.

15) SET/MENU/REW/F.FWD button (for VCR)

SET : Confirm selections on a VCR menu screen. MENU : Use to select various screen functions. REW : Fast reverse playback. F.FWD : Fast forward playback.

16) REC button (for VCR)

Record a programme from TV or other sources (except DVD).

17) VCR ON/OFF button

Turn the VCR on or off.

18) TAPE EJECT button (for VCR)

Use to eject the tape.

19 ) Remote sensor

Accept the remote control unit signals.

20) VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (AV 2 IN)

VIDEO IN : Connect a cable coming from the video

out jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio visual source here.

AUDIO IN (L/R) : Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here.

Pa rts and Functions

Note:

Screen saver - If no button is pressed within 2 minutes, the screen save function will activate for DVD only, If you want to return to the normal screen, press any button.

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Rear Panel

21) Power cord

22) S-VIDEO (DVD) output jack

23) Right Front speaker terminals

24) Centre speaker terminals

25) Left Front speaker terminals

26) AV1 IN (AUDIO) jacks

27) Left/Right AUDIO OUT jacks

28) FM ANTENNA jacks

29) VHF/UHF/CATV IN/OUT jacks

30) AM LOOP ANTENNA terminal

31) TV OUT (VIDEO) jack

32) VIDEO IN (VCR) jack

33) Left Rear speaker terminals

34) Subwoofer speaker terminals

35) Right Rear speaker terminals

36) OPTICAL OUT jack (DVD)

37) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (DVD)

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AUDIO

VIDEO

LOOP

ANT.

FM AN T.

300 ()

Ω

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

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Parts and Functions

To install Batteries

1.Open the battery door.

Battery Replacement

When batteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries.

Notes:

• If the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage corrosion.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.

2. Insert two "AA" or UM-3 size batteries.

Using the Remote Control

• Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the Unit.

• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.

• The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).

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Pa rts and Functions

1) POWER / button

Turns the Unit on and puts it in standby mode.

2) RETURN button

Return to the normal operation after using the SETUP menu.

3) Number (0 - 9) and AM/PM (+10) buttons

Use when creating programs, and entering a parental level password. To select numbers over 9, press +10 button and then the second no. for example, to enter 18, press +10 and then 8.

AM/PM : Select AM or PM during time setting.

4) 5.1 Ch button

Switch speaker output to 5.1 channel mode. (All speakers + subwoofer)

5) MEMORY button

Enter the number of a selected chapter or track. Enter the number of a selected station. Enter the number of a selected channel.

6) VCR STOP button

Stop playback.

7) CHANNEL +/- buttons

Select the desired channel.

PRO LOGIC button

In AV_IN mode, switches to Dolby Pro Logic mode for VHS tapes encoded with Dolby Pro Logic.

9) VOLUME (+ / -) buttons

Adjust the volume.

10) ENTER button

Confirm selections on a menu screen.

11) SETUP button

Selects the SET UP menu screen.

12)

/ CURSOR buttons

Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain settings.

13) VCR ON/OFF button

Turns the VCR on and off.

14) TUNING buttons : Fast reverse playback of DVDs/VCRs. : Fast forward playback of DVDs/VCRs. TUNING : Scan all available radio stations.

15) STOP button (for DVD/VCR)

Stop playback.

16) PREV button (for DVD/VCR)

Move reverse through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc. Tune to the presetted stations. Set a reverse video search time.

17) CLEAR button

Clear input selections and cancel certain playback functions.

18) DISPLAY button

Change disc status information displayed on the TV. Change the screen as your desired.

19) ANGLE button

Switch the camera angle of the video presentation when scenes with multiple camera angles are recorded on a DVD.

20) SUBTITLE button

.....

Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD.

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Remote Control

POW ER

RETURN

OPEN/

FUNCTION

GOTO

AM/PM

VOLUM E

SETUP MENU

ENTER

STOP

CLEAR

ANGLE SUBTITLE FM MODE BA ND

A-B

DISC

DISPLAY ZOOM AUDIO

TUNING NEXT

PLAY

PAUS E

REPEAT

CH+

CH- SP .EP

INPUT TV/VCR

REC

MEMORY SOUND

PRO LOGIC

2.1 CH5.1 CH

SLOW

VCR STOP

VCR

ON/OFF

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21) FUNCTION button

Display the FUNCTION screen where you can check or change various setting.

22) OPEN / CLOSE button (for DVD)

Use to open or close the disc tray.

23) GOTO button

Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc.

24) 2.1 CH button

Switch speaker outputs to 2.1 channel. (Front left/right speakers + subwoofer)

25) SOUND button

Selects sound balance and tone controls for adjustment with the cursor buttons.

26) TV/VCR button

Use to select TV or VCR position.

27) INPUT button

Dub video material from another video device.

28)

REC button (for VCR)

Record a programme from TV or other sources (except DVD).

29) SP • EP button

Select a recording speed (SP=standard play, EP=extended play).

30)

/ CURSOR buttons

Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and make adjust certain settings.

31) MENU button

Open and close DVD's menu.

32) SLOW

button (for DVD/VCR)

Perform slow forward playback.

33)

PLAY button (for DVD/VCR)

Start playback.

34)

PAUSE button (for DVD/VCR)

Pause playback, frame advance.

35) NEXT button (for DVD/VCR)

Move forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc. Tune to the presetted stations. Set a forward video search time.

36) AUDIO button

Select one of the audio soundtracks programmed on a DVD or selects the audio output mode on a AUDIO CD.

37) ZOOM button

Zoom into an image.

38) BAND/REPEAT-DISC button

Switch between AM or FM. Repeat chapter or title of a DVD. Repeat single track or whole CD.

39) FM MODE / REPEAT A - B button

Set FM MODE to FM STEREO for FM stereo sound or to FM MONO for mono sound. Perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD.

Parts and Functions

Remote Control

POW ER

RETURN

OPEN/

FUNCTION

GOTO

AM/PM

VOLUM E

SETUP MENU

ENTER

STOP

CLEAR

ANGLE SUBTITLE FM M O DE BAND

A-B

DISC

DISPLAY ZOO M AUDIO

TUNING NEXT

PLAY

PAUS E

REPEAT

CH+

CH- SP .E P

INPUT TV/VCR

REC

MEMORY SOUND

PRO LOGIC

2.1 CH5.1 CH

SLOW

VCR STOP

VCR

ON/OFF

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Region (Local) Number Error Indicator

If the region (local) number of the disc that you attempt to play differs from the region number of the Unit, "Invalid Region" appears on the TV screen. (The disc cannot be played).

If no disc is loaded when the Main Unit is switched on.

Tray open

Tray closed Loading Stopped

Playing Paused

Fast forward Fast reverse Slow

Repeat A - B

Remarks

" appears when the tray is closed and:

1)There is no disc in the tray.

2)The disc type is not playable in this Unit.

3) The disc is not loaded correctly (upside-down, etc.)

The display changes to show other indicators (total time, etc.)

Freezes the image on the screen or pauses audio playback. The display changes to show other indicators (total

time, etc.) Does not function for Audio CDs. Repeat a specific section.

The operation is not permitted by the DVD Unit or the disc.

TV Screen

Unit Display

No Disc

Stop

Play

Pause

x 2

x 1/2

A-B

ANGLE indicator

Appears when multiple camera angles are recorded in the section of the DVD that is currently playing.

TITLE indicator

When a DVD is loaded in the Unit, this indicator appears along with the title number.

CHAPTER / TRACK indicator

When a DVD is loaded in the Unit, this indicator appears along with the chapter number. When a Audio CD is loaded in the Unit, this indicator appears along with the track number.

DOLBY DIGITAL indicator

Displays while Dolby Digital sound processing is being performed or when the loaded disc contains Dolby Digital sound

OPERA TION indicator

Indicates the operation status of the disc and Unit.

REPEAT 1 playback indicator

Displayed during repeat playback.

Display

Front Panel Display

Display Information

The DVD displays the information shown below on the TV screen and on the Unit's DVD display depending on the operation status.

Display Examples

Open

A -

R. T O TAL(REMAIN.TOTAL) indicator

Indicates the elapsed playback time of the disc. With some discs, this area also shows the total play time of the disc when playback is stopped.

REPEAT A-B playback indicator

Displayed during repeat playback.

MEMORY indicator

Displayed during programmed playback.

STEREO indicator

Tune into a station. "((ST))" will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.

Turn on VCR

In VCR mode.

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Connections

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1. Connecting to your TV

The Unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV.

1. Connect the TV antenna (coaxial cable) to the input jack on the unit.

2. Attach one end of the supplied coaxial cable to the output jack on the unit, and the other end of the cable to the input jack on your TV.

Alternate Connections:

1. If your TV has Audio/Video inputs, you can also connect the unit to your TV using the supplied Audio/Video cord.

2. If your TV is equipped with an S-Video input, you can utilize the S-Video jack to connect the unit to your TV with an S-Video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow video cable. Please note that the S-Video and coaxial cable connection will only carry the video signal from DVD playback. VCR playback will still require you to use the coaxial cable connection.

To Wall Outlet

When you connect this system to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections.

S-Video cable (not supplied)

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

To Audio IN

To Video IN

Coaxial cable

(supplied)

CATV or

ANTENNA

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

ANTENNA IN (antenna or cable input)

LOOP

ANT.

FM ANT.

300

()

Ω

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV OUT

Note:

• When playback DVD via coaxial cable to TV alone, there will be no audio output from the TV. i.e. Sound comes from 5 speakers plus the subwoofer only.

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Cable TV Connections

Your VCR is capable of receiving the following non-scrambled channels.

• Scrambled channels can be received with the cable box supplied by your cable TV company.

Preparation

Set the 3 4 Output Channel of the VCR to 3 or 4. See Setting the 3

4 Output Channel.

First check your TV/CATV system

Step 1: Is your TV cable compatible with the VCR?

• YES Go to Step 2

• NO

Go to Step 3

Step 2: Does your CATV system have some or all channels scrambled?

• YES

Go to

• NO Go to

Step 3: Does your CATV system have some or all channels scrambled?

• YES

Go to

• NO Go to Step 4

Step 4: Choose the type below.

• Basic connection (only for descrambled CATV signals.)

Go to - or

• To watch a CATV programme while recording a TV programme by using the A/B switch. Go to

Connection without a cable box

Connect as shown. Then plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.

Rear of Unit

From CATV system

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

TV Rear

ANT/CABL E

Coaxial cable (supplied)

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Connection with cable box

Connect as shown. With this connection, it is possible to record descrambled CATV signals. Then plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.

Rear of Unit

Cable Box

From CATV system

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

Coaxial cab le (No t su pplied)

IN OUT

TV Rea r

ANT/CABLE

Coaxial cable (supplied )

Connect as shown. With this connection, it is not possible to record CATV programmes which have been scrambled, but is possible to record one channel and watch the other one. Then plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

Rear of Unit

From CATV system

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

Coaxia l c able (Not supplie d )

Cable Box

IN OUT

Coaxial cable (supplied)

Notes:

• If the cable box is turned off, it will not output any signals, thus making it impossible to record or view a programme from the CATV system.

• In the case of the above connections, it is not possible to change channels using the remote control. Only the cable box can be used to change channels.

• Only one channel at a time can be programmed for recording programmes with the timer. It is not possible to watch a TV programme different from the one being recorded.

• Depending on which terminals the TV has, a separate combiner (mixer) or separator (splitter) may be necessary.

Notes:

• With the above connection, CURSOR

or button of the VCR or the numbered b uttons on the remote control

can be used to select channels.

• Depending on which terminals the TV has, a combiner (mixer) or separator (splitter) may be necessary.

• To record one channel and watch another, the VCR must be set to the TV mode.

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Connection with cable box, A/B switch and splitter

By using an A/B switch or splitter, it is possible to switch between the cable box and the VCR output. For example, while recording a TV programme with the VCR, it is possible to watch a CATV programme (including descrambled programmes) using the A/B switch.

• Connect as shown. Then plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.

Rear of Unit

From CATV system

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

Coaxial cable (Not supplied)

Splitter (Not supplied)

Cable Box

IN OUT

Coaxial cable (supplied)

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

A/B switch (Not supplied)

Using the A/B Switch

1.Set the A/B switch to the “A” position in the following situations.

• To watch a cable TV programme while recording another programme.

• To watch a scrambled cable TV programme.

• To watch a cable TV programme when the VCR is turned off.

Notes:

• Use the cable box to change channels.

• If you turn off the cable box, you cannot watch a CATV programme.

2.Set the A/B switch to the “B” position in the following situations.

• To playback a cassette on the VCR.

• To watch a programme which is being recorded with the VCR tuner.

• To watch a programme using the VCR tuner.

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Connection with two cable boxes, A/B switch and splitter

The following connection is necessary to record a cable TV programme (even those scrambled by a cable company) while watching another cable TV programme. The following connection requires two cable boxes, a 2way splitter and an A/B switch.

• Connect as shown. Then plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.

Rear of Unit

From CATV system

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

Coaxial cable (Not sup plied)

Coaxial cable (Not supplied)

Splitter (Not sup plied)

Cable Box 1

Cable Box 2

ININOUT

OUT

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

A/B switch (Not sup plied)

Coaxial cable (supp lie d)

Using the A/B Switch

1.Set the A/B switch to the “A” position in the following situations.

• To watch a cable TV programme while recording another programme.

• To watch a cable TV programme when the VCR is tur ned off.

2.Set the A/B switch to the “B” position in the following situations.

• To playback a cassette on the VCR.

• To watch a programme being recorded , or to change (or watch) channels with the cable box 2. The output channel of the cable box 2 and the VCR must be the same.

Notes:

• If you turn off the cable box, you cannot record or view a CATV programme.

• If you have questions regarding any connection procedure, please contact your cable company.

Connect FM antenna (supplied) to the FM ANTENNA jacks.

Connect the AM loop antenna (supplied) to the AM LOOP ANTENNA terminals. Rotate the AM loop antenna to obtain the best reception.

NOTE: Position this AM loop antenna as far away as possible from this system and from the TV.

2. For better reception of Radio

AUDIO

VIDEO

LOOP

ANT.

FM ANT.

300

()

Ω

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

FM ANTENNA

AC POWER CORD

AM (MW) LOOP ANTENNA (SUPPLIED)

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FRONT SPEAKERS

Place on both sides of the TV,

equal distances apart.

SUBWOOFER

Can be placed anywhere.

CENTER

Place on the top of

or below the TV.

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

REAR

RIGHT

REAR

LEFT

3. Connecting the speakers & subwoofer

1. The speaker cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) ends of each speaker wire into the corresponding jacks on the rear of the Unit, matching the color tube on the end of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector.

2. Connect each of the speaker wires to the satellite speakers. The front left/right and rear left/right speakers are all the same. However, make sure you connect to the center speaker (color) to the one speaker which is slightly longer than the rest.

4. Positioning the speakers and subwoofer

REAR SPEAKERS

Place right beside or slightly behind your listening position, and a little higher than your ears.

LOOP

ANT.

FM A NT.

300

()

Ω

OUT

VHF/UH F/

CATV

AUDIO

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

REAR (RIGHT) REAR (LEFT)

CENTERFRONT (RIGHT)

FRONT (LEFT)

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Notes:

• If the external equipment is a television and this audio system is closed to it, you may experience interference if the

tuner function is selected while the television is working.

• When you have selected TUNER function, sound will ONLY come from the front left, right speakers and subwoofer.

• If you have a stereo VCR, make sure you set it in stereo mode.

• Due to copyright protection, DVD movies cannot be copied. If you copy a D VD mo vie onto a videotape , the resulting

copy will be unclear, with poor sound quality. This is NOT caused by a defective DVD system.

5. Connecting Other Equipment

You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your unit in different w ays. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.

Analogue connection

Digital connection

COAXIALOPTICAL

Camcorder

VCR

Sound

system

AUDIO

VIDEO

(Yellow)

(Yellow) (Yellow)

(White)

(Red)

(White)

(Red)

(White)

(Red)

(White)

(Red)

(White)

(Red)

(White)

(Red)

(No need to connect)

(No need

to connect)

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Rear of Unit

Audio equipment with

optical/coaxial digital input jack

Rear of Unit Amplifier of stereo system, etc.

Front of Unit

Rear of Unit

(VIDEO/AUDIO cable)

or (and)

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Connections

Turning on the Unit and TV

1)Press the MAIN PO WER button to turn the Unit ON, or

2)Press the

/POWER button on the remote control while the Unit is in standby mode.

3)Turn on the TV by pressing its POWER button.

4)Select the channel on your TV corresponding to the VIDEO IN jack that the Unit is connected to. See TV User guide for more information.

• If you have connected the Unit successfully, the DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on your TV screen.

Power cord connection

• Make sure that all the components and speakers are connected correctly.

• To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

• Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off before making connections.

• When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.

Mounting rear surround speakers

1) Mark the correct mounting position on the wall.

2) Insert a fixing screw(s) at the marked position on the wall.

3) Align the slot hole(s) of the speaker over the screw and pull the speaker downward until it is firmly hooked.

Need More Help?

DO NOT RETURN THIS TO THE STORE

Please call Customer Service at 1-800-252-6123

or visit online help at http://www.18002526123.com

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To adjust the surround sound balance while Pro Logic decoding is in effect

Use the remote control to make the following changes to speaker balance:

Front speaker (left)

• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display LEFT, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust the sound level. It will show on the display of the Unit.

Front speaker (right)

• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display RIGHT, then press the

or CURSOR button toadjust the

sound level. It will show on the display of the Unit.

Center speaker

• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display CENTRE, then press the

or CURSOR button to adjust

the sound level. It will show on the display of the Unit.

Rear speaker (left)

• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display REAR L, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust the sound level. It will show on the display of the Unit.

Rear speaker (right)

• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display REAR R, then press the

or CURSOR button to adjust the

sound level. It will show on the display of the Unit.

Subwoofer

• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display WOOFER, then press the

or CURSOR button to adjust

the sound level. It will show on the display of the Unit.

Note :

• If you do not press any button within a few seconds, the display will return to normal.

To adjust the sound quality

Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select an equalization mode (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE). Press the or CURSOR button to adjust the sound level. BASS : the low range of sounds MIDDLE : the mid range of sounds TREBLE : the high range of sounds

Bass, middle and treble control the sound from the front left and right speakers.

Adjusting the Sound

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Dolby Pro Logic is a sound system that was developed to get a better sense of presence from sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The feeling of position has been improved by the addition of a separate center speaker channel. Look for this logo on your DVD Unit.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theatre ambience to audio output when the Unit is connected to a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel processor or amplifier. This Unit automatically recognizes DVDs that have been recorded with Dolby Digital. Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded with 6 channels. Some sources marked Dolby Digital may be recorded in Dolby Surround, a 2 channel system. Look for this logo on your DVD Unit.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 'Dolby' , 'Pro Logic' and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Adjusting the Sound

The following tables show which speakers are working in the various modes.

REMARKS:

1) Generally, only Front Left, Right speakers and Subwoofer are active at TUNER mode.

2) "

" The speakers is activated.

3) "

X " The speakers is not activated.

4) Always keep your VCR in stereo mode otherwise the speakers output status may be different to above listed table.

5) You can only set 5.1 CH, 2.1 CH when the disc is stopped.

6) In Subwoofer On mode, if speaker is set to "Large", then the output of subwoofer is low.

To select the listening channel

1. When the disc is stopped, you can press 5.1 CH and 2.1 CH buttons on the remote control to select different speakers output status shown as below table.

2. You can active or off subwoofer output by setup menu.

Note:

The wording "2.1 CH" will be corresponded to the audio/sound output from Front Left and Front Right speaker plus the Subwoofer.

5.1 CH /

2.1 CH

Subwoofer

L/R

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

Center

Speaker

Subwoofer

Rear Left

Speaker

Rear Right

Speaker

Small Lar

e X

Small /

DVD Lar

CD Small /

Lar

Small /

Lar

Small /

Lar

Small /

Lar

Audio Settings Speakers Output Status

DISC

MP3

OFF

5.1 CH

2.1 CH

N/A

OFF

Output

Channel

3 Stereo / Pro Logic

Subwoofer

L/R

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

Center

Speaker

Subwoofer

Rear Left

Speaker

Rear Right

Speaker

TUNER

N/A N/A N/A N/A

XXX

ON Small

Pro ON Large

Logic Small /

Large

Small

Large

XXX

Small /

Large

Small /

Large

Small /

Large

3 CH

2 CH

VCR /

AV_IN

Audio Settings

Sources

OFF

3 Stereo

OFF

4 CH

XXXX

XXX

Speakers Output Status

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