TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
:
The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible
eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO
LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
BEAM.
FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your
local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning
chemical wastes.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special wastes.
Contact your council for details.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Model No. and the Serial No. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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. Cleaning - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted
service and, that for some specific reason, such as the
possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV
converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for
cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference
to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description
otherwise required in item 5.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture- Do not use this video product near
water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions and should
use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the video product and to protect it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the video
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This video product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization - This video product is
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the video product, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper
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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. (Fig. A)
14. Lightning - For added protection for this video product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this video product through any openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the video product.
18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this video product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in
20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is
in proper operating condition.
22. Heat - This video product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
ANTENNA
LEAD
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
video product.
following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions
as an improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video product to its
normal operation.
any way.
performance this indicates a need for service.
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Precautions
Location and Handling
•
Do not stand this unit up vertically. Install this unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on
top of this unit. Do not place this unit directly on top of the TV.
• Depending on the TV, noise or disturbance of the picture
and/or sound may be generated if this unit is placed too
close to your TV. In this case, please ensure enough space
Precautions
between your TV and this unit.
• Do not cover or place this unit in enclosed spaces to prevent
excessive temperature build up.
Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
•
• Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit
may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
• Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on
this unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet,
unplug this unit immediately and contact the retailer or an
Authorized Service Center immediately.
• Do not remove this unit cabinet. Touching parts inside the
cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to this
unit. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a
qualified dealer or an Authorized Service Center.
• Be sure to remove disc and video tape and unplug the AC
power cord from the output before carrying this unit.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from
AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power
cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service
Center for servicing.
•
Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cassette holder.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture may form inside this unit under the following conditions:
• Immediately after a heater is turned on.
• In a steamy or humid room.
• When this unit is suddenly moved from a cold to warm
environment.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate
properly or damage the video tape. In such case, turn on
the power and wait for more than 2 hours for the moisture to
evaporate.
About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and
lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols appear in some headings in this
manual.
: Description refers to playback or recording of
video cassette tapes.
:
Description refers to playback of DVD-Video discs.
: Description refers to playback of Audio CDs.
: Description refers to playback of MP3 files.
Maintenance
SERVICING
• Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting
Guide” on page 23 before returning the product.
• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the
problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call
our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an
Authorized Service Center.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.
•
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic
spray intended for analog records.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
• If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer
to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting Guide” in
this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be
dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center
for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
• When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to
touch the surface of the disc.
• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not
used.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a
cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while
the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the
video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental
or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy
picture appears during playback, the video heads in your
unit may need to be cleaned.
1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a
good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,
please call our help line mentioned on the front page to
locate an Authorized Service Center.
Hint
• Remember to read the instructions along with the video head
cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground should be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
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About the Video Cassettes and Discs
Playable Video Cassettes
Use only cassettes marked
Playable Discs
Playable
discs
DVD-Video
*1, 2, 4, 6
DVD-RW
DVD-R
*1, 3, 4, 5, 6,
8, 9
DVD+RW
DVD+R
*1, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9
Audio CD
*4, 6
CD-RW
CD-R
*4, 5, 6, 8, 9
Mark (logo)Region code
with this unit.
or
Recorded
signals
Digital video
(MPEG2)
Digital audio
or
MP3
Disc sizeDisc types
12 cm
or
8 cm
Audio CD
Example
Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 1
Example
Title 1Title 2
Chapter 3 Chapter 4
Track 1 Track 2Track 5
Track 3
12 cm
or
8 cm
MP3
Example
Group 1Group 2
Track 1
Track 3
Track 2Track 1
Track 4
Track 4
Precautions
Chapter 2
Track 6
Track 2
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes.
*1: This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. Discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL cannot be played back.
*2: Certain DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers.
*3: Discs Recorded in the VR (Video Recording) format cannot be played back.
*4: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back.
*5: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or
special properties of discs.
*6: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use non-standardized discs, this unit may not play them
back. Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised.
*7: Only the discs recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back.
Unfinalized discs cannot be played back. Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at
all. (the picture or sound may not be smooth, etc.)
*8:
If the recorded portion of the disc is too small (less than 2 3/16 inches (55 mm) across), it may not play back properly.
*9: Do not glue paper or put stickers on to the disc. These may damage the disc, and the unit may not read it correctly.
Unplayable Discs
NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result!
DVD-RAM / DVD-Audio / CD-i / Photo CD / Video CD / DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL / DTS-CD / DVD-ROM for
personal computers / CD-ROM for personal computers
On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard.
Super Audio CD
NOTE: Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered.
The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered.
Any other discs without compatibility indications
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Setup
Connections
Please refer to “Basic TV Connection” on the front page before you use this unit.
RF Output Channel
If channel 3 has been already occupied
for broadcasting,
1) Set your TV to channel 4.
2) Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit.
3) Press [SOURCE] on the unit so that the
VCR SOURCE light is lit.
•
If noise appears on the TV screen, press
[VCR/TV] on the remote control.
4) Press [PLAY B] once.
5) After a few seconds, press and hold
[PLAY B] on the unit for 3 seconds.
• The RF output channel will change to
channel 4 from channel 3 and you will
see a playback picture.
• When a picture does not appear on the
TV screen, repeat step 4.
6) Press [STOP C] to stop playback.
Hint
• The RF output channel does not
change when you adjust tracking during playback. In case RF
output channel changes, you
can easily switch it back. Start
the playback again then press
and hold [PLAY B] on the unit
for 3 seconds.
Setup
Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box
(Back of DVD/VCR)
ANT-IN
ANT-OUT
RF cable
(supplied)
Satellite or
Cable TV
signal
(Cable box or
Satellite box)
IN
OUT
Select this connection when you want to view or record a
scrambled channel. With this connection, channels cannot be
changed on the unit. You can view or record ONLY the channels
you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box.
•
While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed.
Connection to an Audio System
Method 1
Audio
DVD/VCR
Stereo system
Audio cable
(supplied)
AUDIO OUT
(Analog)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(DVD mode only)
LR
AUDIO OUT
L
R
or
DVD
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
R
VCRDVD/VCR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
OUT
Analog audio
input jacks
(Back of TV)
To select channels of the cable box or satellite box
1) Turn on the unit by pressing [STANDBY-ON], then press
[VCR/TV]. The STANDBY-ON indicator on the front panel
will light, then press [SKIP/CH. G/K, H/L] to select
channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of
the cable box or satellite box).
• If you use the channel 4, you need to change the unit’s
RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF Output Channel”.
2) At the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you
have selected at step 1).
3) On the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you
want to view or record.
Method 2
Dolby Digital decoder,
MD deck or DAT deck
COAXIAL
Digital audio
input jack
Audio Coaxial Digital cable
(commercially available)
DVD
AUDIO
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
Connection
Setting
Connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder
for Dolby Digital audio output.
Connecting to the other equipment
(an MD deck or DAT deck etc.)
without Dolby Digital decoder.
* To complete these settings, refer to pages 20-21.
SETUP > AUDIO >
DOLBY DIGITAL
BITSTREAM
Hint
• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital Multi channel
surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or
DAT deck.
• By hooking this unit up to a Multi channel Dolby Digital decoder,
you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital Multi channel surround
sound as heard in the movie theaters.
• Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise
distortion and may also damage the speakers.
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Connection to a TV
TV
DVD/VCR
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
(Analog)
Basic Audio
Audio cable
(supplied)
DVDVCR
DVD/VCR
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
OUT
OUT
LY
AUDIO IN
L
R
C
B
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
R
C
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
LR
AUDIO OUT
L
R
or
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
S-VIDEO
OUT
Method 1
Good picture
VIDEO IN
Video cable
(supplied)
VCRDVD/VCR
ANT-IN
ANT-OUT
VCRDVD/VCR
COMPON
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-Video cable
(commercially
Better picture
available)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO OUT
Method 2
S-VIDEO IN
DVD
COMPONENT
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
OUT
OUT
Method 3
Best picture
Component Video cable
(commercially available)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
C
B
R
C
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Y
C
B
C
R
Hint
• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the Audio/Video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy
protection system.
• The COAXIAL, DVD AUDIO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode.
After you have completed connections
Press the input selector button (usually TV/VIDEO, INPUT or AUX) on your TV to switch an appropriate external input channel
(usually near channel 0) for viewing the picture from this unit. If the picture does not appear, also refer to the manual accompanying your TV.
INPUT MODES FOR COMMON TV BRANDS
Listed below are inputs for common brand name TV’s.
Setup
Admiral: AUX
Curtis Mathis: LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
GE: INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
Hitachi: INPUT, AUX
JVC: VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3
Kenwood: AUX
LXI-Series: 00
Magnavox: AUX CHANNEL