Govideo DVR5000 User Manual
DVR5000
USER’S GUIDE
SSC-DVR5000
Go-Video is a registered trademark of Sensory Science Corporation. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. VCR Plus+ and
PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright ©2000 Sensory Science Corp. All rights reserved.
DVR5000
User’s Guide
Go-Video, Inc.
A Division of Sensory Science Corp.
7835 East McClain Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260
www.govideo.com
www.sensoryscience.com
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not open
the cabinet; dangerous high voltage is present. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only. This DVD-VCR
should only be used with 120V, 60Hz (standard U.S.
household) current.
WARNING:
TO AVOID HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE TO INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION, DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE/
DEFEA T LASER TRANSPORT PROTECTIVE HOUSING.
USER/INST ALLER CAUTION:
Y our authority to operate this FCC certified equipment
could be voided if you make changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is
responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules.
NOTE TO CA TV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electronic Code that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Copy Notification
Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or
exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures and videotapes. (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and
506).
Macrovision Notification
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION:
T o prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference,
use only the recommended accessories. To prevent
electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an
extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the
blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit cover or back. There are no serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only .
CUIDADO:
Para prevenir incendio, riesgo de choque, o
interferencia enfadosa, use solamente los accesorios
recomendados. Para prevenir electrochoque, no use
este enchufe (polarizado) con un cordón de extensión,
toma de corriente, o cualquier otra toma a menos que
los dientes puedan ser completamente insertados para
prevenir exposición de los dientes. Para reducir el
riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no remueva la cubierta o
la parte posterior del equipo. Dentro del equipo no
hay partes que requieren servicio. Diríjase solamente
a personal calificado cuando requiera servicio.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les incendis, risque de chocs, ou
interférences fâcheuses, employer seulement les
accessoires recommandés. Pour éviter les chocs
électriques, ne pas employer cette prise (polarisée) avec
une rallonge, une prise de courant ou une autre sortie
de courant à moins que les lames peuvent être insérées
à fond pour l’exposition des lames. Pour réduire les
risques de chocs électriques, ne pas retirer le couvercle
ou l'arrière du module. Il n'y a pas de pièce utilisable
à l'intérieur. Ne faire effectuer l'entretien que par un
personnel qualifié.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature
accompanying this product.
Table of Contents
Safety v
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. v
Welcome 1
Unpacking..........................................................................................................................................................................1
Feature Summary................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1 - System Overview 3
Remote Control Overview..................................................................................................................................................3
Front Panel Overview.........................................................................................................................................................4
Front Panel Display ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
2 - Getting Started 7
Basic Connections ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Auto Setup..........................................................................................................................................................................9
3 - Basic Operation 11
Deck Control Keys............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Basic DVD Playback ........................................................................................................................................................12
Basic VHS Playback .........................................................................................................................................................13
Basic TV Tuner Operations ............................................................................................................................................... 14
4 - System Setup 15
On-Screen Menu Navigation............................................................................................................................................15
Menu Language ................................................................................................................................................................16
Manual Clock Set .............................................................................................................................................................17
Daylight Savings Time ......................................................................................................................................................19
TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Time Zone ........................................................................................................................................................................20
Auto Clock Set Channel ...................................................................................................................................................21
Tuner Band Setting............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Auto Channel Search........................................................................................................................................................23
Add/Remove Channels ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Show Weak Channels.......................................................................................................................................................2 5
Tuner Audio ......................................................................................................................................................................26
Child Lock ........................................................................................................................................................................27
Front Panel Dimmer .........................................................................................................................................................28
5 - DVD Setup 29
TV Aspect Ratio ................................................................................................................................................................29
Still Mode .........................................................................................................................................................................30
Black Level .......................................................................................................................................................................31
Audio Language................................................................................................................................................................32
Subtitle Language .............................................................................................................................................................33
Disc Menu Language........................................................................................................................................................34
Dynamic Compression ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Rating Control Settings .....................................................................................................................................................36
Changing the Rating Control Password ............................................................................................................................38
6 - Surround Sound Setup 39
A/V Receiver Connections................................................................................................................................................39
Dolby Digital Decoder Setting .........................................................................................................................................40
DTS Decoder Setting ........................................................................................................................................................41
Speaker Setup Overview...................................................................................................................................................42
Front Speaker/Subwoofer Settings.....................................................................................................................................44
Center/Rear Speaker Settings ............................................................................................................................................46
Testing Your Speaker Levels.............................................................................................................................................. 48
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7 - DVD Operations 49
Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................4 9
Disc Menu Navigation......................................................................................................................................................51
Title/Chapter/Time Selection .............................................................................................................................................52
Zoom................................................................................................................................................................................53
Angle ................................................................................................................................................................................54
Subtitle .............................................................................................................................................................................55
A-B Repeat .......................................................................................................................................................................56
Repeat Chapter/Title .........................................................................................................................................................57
Audio................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Bookmarks........................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Programmed Playback...................................................................................................................................................... 60
Random Playback............................................................................................................................................................. 61
MP3 Playback...................................................................................................................................................................62
3D Sound .........................................................................................................................................................................64
8 - VCR Playback 65
Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................6 5
Tracking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 66
Auto Play/Rewind .............................................................................................................................................................67
S-VHS Playback................................................................................................................................................................ 68
9 - VCR Recording 69
Basic Recording................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Special Recording Features...............................................................................................................................................7 0
One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................................................................................................................................71
Record Speed ...................................................................................................................................................................7 2
Record Source .................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Date/Time Stamp ..............................................................................................................................................................74
Copying from DVD To VHS ..............................................................................................................................................75
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii
10 - Timer Recording 77
How to Set a Timer Recording..........................................................................................................................................77
Timer Recording Errors/Solutions......................................................................................................................................82
11 - VCR Plus+ Recording 83
VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping ...........................................................................................................................................83
VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet ........................................................................................................................................ 84
How to Set a VCR Plus+ Recording..................................................................................................................................85
VCR Plus+ Timer Extend...................................................................................................................................................88
12 - Search/Index Features 89
The Clock/Counter Button ................................................................................................................................................89
Placing Index Marks .........................................................................................................................................................90
Index Scan........................................................................................................................................................................91
Index Search.....................................................................................................................................................................92
Blank Search.....................................................................................................................................................................93
Direct Time Search ...........................................................................................................................................................94
Return to 0:00:00 .............................................................................................................................................................95
Appendix A - Advanced Connections 97
S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD) .......................................................................................................... 97
Alt Video Out Setting........................................................................................................................................................98
Stereo Connections...........................................................................................................................................................99
Monitor TV Connections ................................................................................................................................................100
Connecting Other Video Equipment...............................................................................................................................10 1
Cable Box Connections ..................................................................................................................................................102
Cable Box Control Setup ................................................................................................................................................104
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Appendix B - Help 109
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................1 0 9
DVD-VCR Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 111
Important Safety Instructions
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the DVD-VCR is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the DVD-VCR and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING - Unplug this DVD-VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for
dusting cabinet.
6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous.
7. WATER & MOISTURE - Do not use this DVD-VCR near water—for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like.
8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this DVD-VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The DVD-VCR may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the DVD-VCR. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
8a. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the DVD-VCR and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your VCR on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface, on or near a radiator or heat register. This DVD-VCR should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCES - This DVD-VCR should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This DVD-VCR may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert th e plug fully
into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the DVD-VCR.
13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the DVD-VCR, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the 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 below.
Safety
SAFETY v
14. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this DVD-VCR 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 DVD-VCR due to
lightning and power line surges.
15. POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS - Never push objects of any kind into this DVD-VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the unit. Should spillage occur,
unplug the DVD-VCR and have it checked by a technician before use.
18. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this DVD-VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to a dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this DVD-VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the DVD-VCR.
c. If the DVD-VCR has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the DVD-VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the DVD-VCR to its normal operation.
e. If the DVD-VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the DVD-VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a
need for service.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this DVD-VCR ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the DVD-VCR is in safe operating
order.
22. HEAT - This DVD-VCR should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Unpacking
Unpack your DVD-VCR
1
As you unpack, please check that the following items
are included in your DVD-VCR packing case:
• DVD-VCR (1)
• Read Me First/Quick Reference Guide (1)
• Warranty/Registration Card (1)
• User’s Guide (1)
• Cable Mouse for Cable Box Control (1)
• RF (Radio Frequency) Antenna Cable (1)
• Remote Control (1)
• 1.5V “AA” Batteries (2)
Welcome
Insert Remote Control Batteries
2
• Remove the battery cover by pushing down on the
thumb tab and sliding the cover in the direction of
the arrow.
• Insert two 1.5V “AA” batteries as shown, paying
attention to the correct polarities (+/–).
• When finished, slide the cover until it clicks back
into place.
WELCOME 1
Feature Summary
System Features
• Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDs,
audio CDs or VHS Tapes.
• Watch a DVD while recording a TV show to
the VCR.
• Auto Setup automatically sets clock and
searches for channels.
• A/V switching between TV, VCR and DVD
deck with TV view button for ease of use.
• Joystick remote with glow-in-the-dark keys
controls both DVD and VCR decks.
• Composite, S-Video and Component video
outputs for high connectivity and optimum
performance.
• Cable box control allows hookup and control
of user’s cable box for timer recording.
• Headphone jack with volume control.
• RF inputs and outputs for connection to all
TVs–new or old.
• Child Lock.
• English/French/Spanish on-screen programming.
• Records from DVD to VHS (unless DVD is
copy protected with Macrovision).
DVD Features
• 10-bit video digital to analog converter and
27MHz advanced digital filter.
• Playback of 96KHz/24-bit sources.
• Dolby Digital® 5.1 channel Surround Sound
decoder.
• dts digital output for dts-enhanced DVDs.
• Playback MP3 files from CD-ROM.
• Compatible with CD-R.
• Continued audio during 2x speed playback.
VCR Features
• Hi-Fi Stereo VCR.
• 4 heads for superior slow motion and stop
action.
• VCR Plus+ C3™ programs your VCR, cable
box and satellite in one easy step.
• Playback of S-VHS tapes at better than
standard resolution.
• VISS Index Search/Scan, Zero Return, Direct
Time Search, Blank Search.
• 16-event/1 year timer recording.
• Time remaining counter, real time counter.
• Headphone jack with volume control.
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Remote Control Overview
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
POWER (p.11)
AUTO TRACKING (p.66)
TRACKING +/– (p.66)
VOLUME +/– (p.14)
S-VHS (p.68)
MUTE (p.14)
100+ (p.14)
0-9 (p.14)
DVD (p.11)
REWIND (p.49, 65)
STOP (p.50)
SKIP BACK (p.49, 65)
RECORD (p.69)
ANGLE (p.54)
VCR Plus+ (p.85)
ZOOM (p.53)
SP/SLP (p.72)
SETUP (p.15)
JOYSTICK (p.15, 51)
TITLE (p.51)
SEARCH (p.91)
MARK (p.59, 90)
1 - System Overview
18
RETURN (p.15)
CLOCK/COUNTER (p.89)
19
OPEN/CLOSE (p.12)
20
SHUTTLE <</>> (p.65)
21
CHANNEL +/– (p.14)
22
SKIP (p.65)
23
LAST CHANNEL (p.14)
24
TV/VCR (p.14)
25
VCR (p.11)
26
TV VIEW (p.11)
27
FAST-FORWARD (p.49, 65)
28
PLAY/PAUSE (p.12, 13)
29
SKIP NEXT (p.49)
FRAME/STEP (p.65)
30
SUBTITLE (p.55)
31
AUDIO (p.26, 58)
32
DISPLAY (p.14, 52, 65)
33
MENU (p.51)
34
CLEAR (p.15)
35
AB REPEAT (p.56)
REPEAT (p.57, 65)
MODE (p.60, 61)
1 - SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3
Front Panel Overview
Behind Flap Door
1
DVD DECK (p.11)
2
DVD OPEN/CLOSE (p.12)
3
VCR DECK (p.11)
4
RECORD (p.69)
5
VCR EJECT (p.13)
6
POWER (p.11)
7
REWIND (p.49, 65)
8
PLAY/PAUSE (p.12, 13)
9
STOP (p.50)
10
FAST-FORWARD (p.49, 65)
11
DVD-VHS SELECT (p.11)
12
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (p.5)
13
COPY (p.75)
14
CHANNEL +/– (p.14)
15
SETUP (p.15)
16
TV/VCR (p.14)
17
HEADPHONE VOLUME +/–
18
STEREO HEADPHONE JACK
19
LINE 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO
JACK
20
LINE 1 LEFT AUDIO JACK
21
LINE 1 RIGHT AUDIO JACK
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When lit, indicates that...
1
The DVD Deck is active
2
A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded
3
A disc with LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation)
audio is loaded
4
A DVD with a Dolby Digital 5.1 is loaded
5
A DVD with a DTS 5.1 soundtrack is loaded
6
The time, counter position, time remaining, or current
deck status is displayed
7 The current TV show or video is broadcast in Stereo
8
The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing
9
A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. If
blinking there is an error. Also displays without the
clock hands to indicate that a recording is in progress,
and blinks when the VCR is in Pause mode.
Front Panel Display
10
The VCR Record Speed is set to SP or SLP
11
The VCR Deck is active
12
The status of the DVD deck is graphically displayed
13
3D Sound is active
14
The DVD has multiple angles to choose from
15
A CD with MP3 tracks is playing
16
The number to the right of the “T” symbol is the current
title number
17
The number to the right of the “C” symbol is the current
chapter number
18
The current time is a.m. or p.m.
19
DVD to VHS copy is in progress
20
The status of the VCR deck is graphically displayed
1 - SYSTEM OVERVIEW 5
Rear Panel
1
RF ANTENNA INPUT
2
RF OUT TO TV
3
VCR TUNER CHANNEL
SELECTOR
4
LINE IN 2
5
LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE)
6
LINE OUT TO TV (S-VIDEO
OR COMPONENT)
7
CABLE BOX CONTROL
8
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
9
S-VIDEO OUT
10
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
11
DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
12
DIGIT AL AUDIO
OUT(COAXIAL)
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Basic Connections
2 - Getting Started
In this chapter, you will
connect the DVD-VCR to
your television and run Auto
Setup, which automatically
searches for channels and sets
the player’s internal clock.
NOTES:
• Advanced Connections are
covered in Appendix A.
• Even if you plan to use the
S-Video or Component Video Outputs
you MUST connect
the DVD-VCR to
your television with either
the standard RF or the Line
Out connection. This
enables you to operate the
DVD-VCR setup menus.
Connect Antenna/Cable to DVD-VCR
1
Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/outdoor
antenna or cable wall outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack
on the back panel of the DVD-VCR.
Connect DVD-VCR to TV
2
Choose one of the following methods to connect the
DVD-VCR to your TV:
RF Connection
Connect the supplied RF antenna cable from the OUT
(TO TV) jack on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to your
television’s Antenna Input.
OR
Line Connection
Connect an RCA-type audio/video cable (red, white,
yellow) from the Line Out jacks on the back panel of the
DVD–VCR to your television’s Line In jacks. Use red for
right audio, white for left audio, and yellow for video.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the Line Connection if your TV is equipped with RCA jacks.
From Antenna
or Cable
To TV’s
Antenna
Input
To TV’s Line
Input
Set DVD-VCR Output Channel
3
If you used the RF connection in Step 2, set the Channel
switch on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to 3 or 4,
whichever is not an active channel in your area.
2 - GETTING STARTED 7
Plug In DVD-VCR
4
Connect the DVD-VCR power cord to a standard 120V/
60Hz wall outlet.
Turn On DVD-VCR
5
Press the Power button on the remote control or on the
DVD–VCR’s front panel.
Turn On TV
6
Press the Power button on your TV.
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Set TV to Channel 3 or 4 or Line
7
Be sure to use the same channel you selected in Step 3.
If you used the Line Connection, set your TV to its Line
Input. The “Language/Langue/Idioma” menu should
appear on the screen. Please continue with Auto Setup
on the following page.
Auto Setup
The first time you connect
your DVD-VCR, or after an
extended power outage, you
will be prompted to set the
on-screen menu language and
connect an Antenna or Cable.
Then the DVD-VCR will run
an Auto Setup procedure,
where it will automatically
search for all active channels
and set the clock.
Set the On-Screen Menu Language
1
Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To
change the language at any other time, see page 16.
Antenna/Cable Reminder
2
A message is displayed to remind you to connect an
Antenna or Cable if you have not already done so. Press
Enter to begin Auto Setup.
Run Auto Setup
3
As soon as you press Enter, the screen at right will
appear and the DVD-VCR will automatically perform
the following steps:
• Auto Channel Search — Automatically detects
whether an antenna or cable is connected, then
searches for all active channels in your area. If Auto
Channel Search is unable to locate channels in your
area, you can search and add channels manually;
see pages 23-24.
• Auto Clock Set — Sets the DVD-VCR’s internal
clock. If Auto Clock Set is unable to find a channel
to set the clock, you can set the clock manually; see
page 17.
2 - GETTING STARTED 9
This procedure may take a few minutes to complete.
When finished, the DVD-VCR will tune to the lowest
channel found.
Auto Setup is Complete!
4
Please proceed to Chapter 3 for an introduction to the
basic operations of the DVD-VCR.
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Deck Control Keys
3 - Basic Operation
The DVD-VCR uses one set of
controls to operate both decks.
The following keys are helpful
in successfully controlling
each deck.
Power Button
Press the Power button on the remote control or front panel
to turn on the DVD-VCR.
DVD Button
Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want
to control the DVD deck.
• The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display
to show that the DVD deck is selected.
VCR Button
Press the VCR button on the remote control when you want
to control the VCR deck.
• The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to
show that the VHS deck is selected.
DVD-VHS Toggle
Press the DVD-VHS button on the front panel to toggle
control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.
The TV View Key
Press the TV View key repeatedly to cycle through all of your
input sources, including the DVD, VCR, Tuner (Ch##), Line 1
(front AV input), and Line 2 (rear AV input).
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Basic DVD Playback
Follow these instructions to
playback a DVD.
Open Disc Drawer
1
Press the Open/Close button on the remote control or
front panel to automatically power on the DVD-VCR
and open the disc drawer.
Insert Disc
2
Place the disc in the drawer with the label side of the
disc facing up. If the disc has two sides, orient the disc
with the desired label facing up.
Close Disc Drawer
3
Press the Open/Close button on the remote control or
front panel to close the disc drawer.
• Make sure the DVD deck is selected.
Play the DVD
4
Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control or
front panel.
• Many discs will begin playback automatically when
the disc drawer closes.
• If the DVD has a disc menu, or more than one title,
the disc menu may appear.
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Additional DVD Options
5
• For advanced DVD Setup options, see Chapter 5.
• For Surround Sound Setup, see Chapter 6.
• For special DVD Playback features, see Chapter 7.
Basic VHS Playback
To play a videotape, simply
insert it in the VHS deck and
press the Play button. Tapes
without Record Safety Tabs can
be set to play automatically
when inserted; see page 67.
Insert VHS T ape
1
Insert a standard VHS videotape into the VHS Deck.
• Power will turn on automatically when you insert a
videotape.
Play Tape
2
Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control or
front panel. If the tape is missing the Record Safety Tab
and Auto Play is turned on, the tape will begin to play
automatically, see page 67.
Stop Playback
3
Press the Stop button on the remote control or front
panel.
Eject Tape
4
Press the Open/Close button on the remote control or
the Eject button on the front panel.
Additional VCR Options
5
• For special VCR Playback features, see Chapter 8.
• For VCR Recording features, see Chapter 9.
• For Timer Recording features, see Chapter 10.
• For VCR Plus+ Recording features, see Chapter 11.
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Basic TV Tuner Operations
The following buttons are used
when watching television via
the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV
tuner.
TV/VCR
Press to switch between your
TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal
tuner.
Channel Up/Down
Press to change to the next or
previous channel.
0-9 Buttons
Press to select channels directly.
100+ Button
Press to select channels 100 and
higher. First, press the 100+
button, then press the remaining
digits using the 0-9 keys.
Last Channel
Press to jump directly to the
previously viewed channel.
Volume/Mute
Press to adjust the volume of the
program you are watching. Press
Mute to toggle the sound on and
off.
• Also works in DVD and VCR
mode.
Display
Press to display the channel you
are watching.
• Also works in DVD and VCR
mode.
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On-Screen Menu Navigation
4 - System Setup
The on-screen menu system
allows you to set all functions
for your DVD-VCR. The
following keys are used to
open and navigate through the
on-screen menu system.
The Setup Menu is the
opening screen of the on-
screen menu system
Setup Button
Press to access the DVD-VCR
on-screen menu system.
Joystick Up/Down
Moves menu selection arrow up
and down to cycle through menu
options
Joystick Right
Selects or changes menu options.
Joystick Left
Moves backward through menu
options on certain screens.
Enter Button
Press to confirm settings in
certain menus.
Return Button
Returns to the last menu viewed
or exits the menu system.
Clear Button
Clears Menu options on certain
screens.
Front Panel Menu Buttons
The following front panel buttons
can also be used to control the
menu system:
• Setup (behind flap door) =
Setup & Return
• Play/Pause = Joystick up
• Stop = Joystick down
• Rewind = Joystick left
• Fast-Forward = Joystick right
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Menu Language
Follow these steps to change
the on-screen menu language
to English, French or Spanish.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Set “Language/Langue/Idioma”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “Language/Langue/Idioma,” then push right repeatedly to
translate the menu screen into English, French or
Spanish.
English Setup Menu
French Setup Menu
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Spanish Setup Menu
Manual Clock Set
If Auto Setup was unable to
find a local TV station to set
the DVD-VCR’s internal
clock, follow these instructions to set the date/time
manually.
NOTE:
It is important to set
the clock for accurate Timer
Recording and VCR Plus
Recording.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “Set Clock”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “Set
Clock,” then push right to select.
Turn Off “Auto Clock Set”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Auto Clock Set,” then
push right to turn this feature “Off.”
• The “Set Clock Menu” will change as shown.
Select “Set Clock”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Set Clock,” then push
right to select.
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Set the Clock
5
Push the joystick left/right to select each of the following
options, then push up/down (or use the 0-9 keys) to set
each option:
• Set Month – Enter the month as a 2-digit number; i.e.
for January, press “01”.
• Set Year – Enter the year as a 2-digit number; i.e. for
2000, press “00”.
• Set Day – Enter the day as a 2-digit number; i.e. for
the ninth, press “09”.
• Set Hour –Enter the hour as a 2-digit number; i.e. for
12:00, press “12”.
• Set Minute –Enter the minute as a 2-digit number;
i.e. for 00:25, press “25”.
• Set AM/PM – Enter 1 for AM and 2 for PM.
Confirm Settings
6
Press the Return button to save your clock settings and
return to the Setup menu.
• Press Return again to exit.
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Daylight Savings Time
You can set the DVD-VCR to
adjust for Daylight Savings
Time. Use this feature only if
Auto Clock Set has incorrectly
set the time.
an Arizona resident, turn
Daylight Savings Time off and
choose Mountain Standard
Time on page 20.
NOTE:
If you are
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “Set Clock”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “Set
Clock,” then push right to select.
Set “Daylight Savings”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Daylight Savings,” then
push right to select from the following options:
• Auto - Uses Auto Clock Set information to determine
if your area adjusts for Daylight Savings Time.
• On - The DVD-VCR’s clock will adjust for Daylight
Savings Time on the first Sunday in April and the last
Sunday in October.
• Off - No Daylight Savings Time adjustments will be
made.
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Time Zone
You can manually set the
Time Zone for your region.
Use this feature only if Auto
Clock Set has incorrectly
set the time by detecting a
nearby time zone.
you are an Arizona resident, choose Mountain
Standard Time and turn
Daylight Savings Time off.
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NOTE:
If
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “Set Clock”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “Set
Clock,” then push right to select.
Turn On “Auto Clock Set”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Auto Clock Set,” then
push right to turn this feature “On.”
• The “Set Clock Menu” will change as shown.
Set “Time Zone”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Time Zone,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• Auto - Selects the T ime Zone found during Auto
Setup.
• Eastern - Eastern Standard Time.
• Central - Central Standard Time.
• Mountain - Mountain Standard Time.
• Pacific - Pacific Standard Time.
• Alaska - Alaska Standard Time.
• Hawaii - Hawaii Standard Time.
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