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).
3 - BASIC OPERATION 11
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.
Auto Clock Set Channel
If you know a station in your
area that broadcasts time
information, you can set the
Auto Clock Set Channel
manually. For example, your
local PBS station will usually
transmit the time and date. Use
this feature only if Auto Clock
Set has set the time incorrectly.
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 “Clock Set Channel”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Clock Set Channel,” then
push right to select from the following options:
• Auto - Automatically seeks a station which broadcasts the time.
• Ch## - Sets the DVD-VCR to search for a specific
station. Use the 0-9 keys to set the channel.
• Line 1 - Searches for the time from a device con-
nected to the front Line 1 inputs.
• Line 2 - Searches for the time from a device con-
nected to the rear Line 2 inputs.
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Tuner Band Setting
This feature allows you to
manually set the DVD-VCR’s
tuner band to Antenna or
Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack
during initial setup.
• Use this setting only if Auto
Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e.
channels are coming in on
the wrong channel numbers.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR &
Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Channel Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Channel Setup,” then
push right to select.
Select “Tuner Band”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Tuner Band,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• Auto - Automatically detects the Tuner Band.
• Antenna - Indicates that the DVD-VCR is connected
to an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF antenna.
• Cable - Indicates that the DVD-VCR is connected to
either Community Antenna Television (i.e., cable TV
without a cable box).
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Auto Channel Search
Auto Channel Search will
automatically seek and store
all active channels in your
area.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR &
Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Channel Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Channel Setup,” then
push right to select.
Run “Auto Channel Search”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Auto Channel Search,”
then push right to select.
• The DVD-VCR will automatically search for all
available channels in the selected Tuner Band. This
procedure may take a few minutes to complete.
• When finished, the lowest channel found will be
displayed.
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Add/Remove Channels
Use this feature if Auto
Channel Search missed a
channel that you would like to
add, or added a channel you
wish to remove.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR &
Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Channel Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Channel Setup,” then
push right to select.
Select Channel to Add/Remove
4
Use the 0–9 keys to tune in the channel number you
wish to add or remove.
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Select “Add/Remove Channel”
5
Move the selection arrow to “Add/Remove Channel,”
then push right to add/remove the channel from your
channel list.
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add or remove additional
channels.
Show Weak Channels
The “Show Weak Channels”
feature allows you to view
channels with weak reception
rather than substitute a blue
screen.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR &
Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Channel Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Channel Setup,” then
push right to select.
Select “Show Weak Channels”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Show Weak Channels,”
then push right to select from the following options:
• No - Channels with poor reception will be replaced
by a blue screen.
• Yes - Channels with poor reception will be dis-
played.
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Tuner Audio
Today most television programs are broadcast in stereo.
However, there are times you
may wish to set the Tuner
Audio to Mono, Stereo, SAP, or
TV+SAP.
Display Tuner Audio Status
1
Press the Audio button while the TV View is set to the
Tuner (i.e., you are watching TV).
• The current Tuner Audio status will appear in the
upper right corner of the screen.
Select Tuner Audio
2
Push the joystick up/down to select from the following
options, then press Enter to select:
• Mono - Monaural (single-channel) audio. Combines
the left and right audio signals into one channel. Use
when connecting the VCR to a Mono output device,
such as a monitor.
• Stereo - Two-channel MTS stereo sound split into left
and right channels. When a show is not broadcast in
stereo, the sound reverts to Mono.
• SAP - Second Audio Program. Optional audio signal,
often used to transmit a second language, news, or
weather broadcasts.
• TV+SAP - Delivers Mono from the left channel and
Second Audio Program (SAP) from the right channel.
This is useful if you want to listen to a second language with headphones while the primary language is
played through your TV speakers.
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NOTE:
Only audio selections which are available for the
selected TV program will be displayed.
Child Lock
To prevent children from
tampering with the DVD-VCR,
Child Lock disables all front
panel keys so the DVD-VCR
can only be operated with the
remote control.
Open the “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “Child Lock”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “Child
Lock,” then push right to select from the following
options:
• Off - Child Lock is disabled. The front panel keys are
fully functional.
• On – Child Lock is enabled. The front panel keys are
locked.
You will need the remote control to disable Child Lock
and resume normal front panel operation.
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Front Panel Dimmer
You can set the Front Panel
Display to be bright all the
time, dim all the time, dim
between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m., or off.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR &
Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Set “Panel Display”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Panel Display,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• Auto - Front Panel Display will dim automatically
during DVD playback, and between 10:00 p.m. and
6:00 a.m.; otherwise, it will be bright.
• Bright – Front Panel Display will be bright all the
time.
• Dim – Front Panel Display will be dim all the time.
• Off – Front Panel Display will be off.
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TV Aspect Ratio
5 - DVD Setup
Set the aspect ratio (length x
width) of your TV screen so the
DVD player will display
movies at the appropriate size
for your television. Choose
from standard, letterbox, or
widescreen format.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Set “TV Aspect Ratio”
3
Move the selection arrow to “TV Aspect Ratio,” then
push right to select from the following options:
• 4:3PS - 4:3 Pan & Scan. The familiar way of watching VHS movies, this method selectively crops (by
panning and scanning to keep the most important
part of the picture visible) wide screen movies to fit a
standard 4:3 television screen.
• 4:3LB – 4:3 Letterbox. This method displays the full
width of the widescreen movie on a standard 4:3
television. As a result, black bars will appear at the
top and bottom of the screen.
• 16:9 – 16:9 Widescreen. This method allows you to
view the full 16:9 picture on a widescreen television.
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Still Mode
The Still Mode feature lets you
set the default method of
freezing a single image on the
screen during DVD playback.
How it Works
Because each frame of a
standard NTSC video image is
made up of two fields (odd
and even scan lines), there are
two ways to freeze an image
during DVD playback:
• Frame - Freezes both the
odd and even scan lines
that make up a single
frame. Excellent for graphic
detail, but may cause jitter
in high motion scenes.
• Field - Doubles either the
odd or the even scan lines.
Prevents jitter, but at the
sacrifice of fine detail.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Set “Still Mode”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Still Mode,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• Auto - Selects Still Mode automatically by detecting
motion in the scene.
• Frame – Select if you want to see fine text more
clearly than in Auto mode.
• Field – Select if the screen shakes in Auto mode.
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Black Level
The Black Level feature adjusts
the reference level of black in
the video signal to one of two
choices:
• High - Standard NTSC
black level. Yields consistent contrast through all
sources.
• Low - Enhanced black
level. For increased contrast
during DVD playback.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Set “Black Level”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Black Level,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• High - Standard NTSC reference Black Level for
consistent brightness/contrast across all sources.
• Low – Enhanced Black Level for increased brightness/contrast when viewing DVDs.
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Audio Language
Follow these steps to choose
your preferred language for
DVD audio soundtracks. The
DVD-VCR will automatically
default to the language you
choose if it is available on a
given DVD.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Language/Audio Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Language/Audio Setup,”
then push right to select.
Select “Audio”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Audio,” then push right to
select.
If you do not see the audio
language that you wish, select
“More...” to display additional
choices.
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Set “Audio Language” Preference
5
Move the selection arrow to your preferred language for
DVD audio soundtracks, then push Enter to select.
Subtitle Language
Follow these steps to choose
your preferred language for
DVD subtitles. The DVD-VCR
will automatically default to
the language you choose if it is
available on a given DVD.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Language/Audio Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Language/Audio Setup,”
then push right to select.
Select “Subtitle”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Subtitle,” then push right
to select.
If you do not see the subtitle
language that you wish, select
“More...” to display additional
choices.
Set “Subtitle Language” Preference
5
Move the selection arrow to your preferred language for
DVD subtitles, then push Enter to select.
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Disc Menu Language
Follow these steps to choose
your preferred language for
DVD disc menus. The DVDVCR will automatically default
to the language you choose if
it is available on a given DVD.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Language/Audio Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Language/Audio Setup,”
then push right to select.
Select “Disc Menu”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Disc Menu,” then push
right to select.
If you do not see the Disc Menu
language that you wish, select
“More...” to display additional
choices.
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Set “Disc Menu Language” Preference
5
Move the selection arrow to your preferred language for
DVD disc menus, then push Enter to select.
Dynamic Compression
Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e.
the difference between the
quietest and loudest passages
of a DVD soundtrack. This
enables you to limit loud
noises, such as explosions, or
raise the volume of quiet
passages, such as whispering,
while watching a movie. This
is convenient for viewing
movies late at night.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Language/Audio Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Language/Audio Setup,”
then push right to select.
Set “Dynamic Compression”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Dynamic Compression,”
then push right to select from the following options:
• On - The total dynamic range of the DVD
soundtrack will be compressed, so quiet passages
will be louder and loud passages will be softer.
• Off – The original dynamic range will be preserved.
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Rating Control Settings
Rating Control is a password
protected system that allows
you to block playback of
DVDs based on their content.
The system uses an eight level
rating system.
• If you try to play a DVD
that exceeds the selected
rating, an error message
will appear.
• Not all discs are rated.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Rating Control”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Rating Control,” then
push right to select.
Select “Require Password”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Require Password,” then
push right to select from the following options:
• No - Indicates that no password is required to view
any DVD disc or to change Rating Control options.
No additional Rating Control settings are necessary.
• Yes – Indicates that a password is required to view
some DVD discs and to view Rating Control options. The menu will change as shown.
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NOTES:
• The first time “Require Password” is set to “Yes,” you will be prompted to enter a new password.
• If the “Enter Password” screen appears, then “Require Password” has already been set to “Yes.” Please skip
to Step 5.
Enter Password
5
Enter a 4-digit password using the 0–9 keys on the
remote control.
• Write your password down, and keep it in a safe
place in case you need it to change your settings
later.
Select “Change Rating Level”
6
Move the selection arrow to “Change Rating Level,”
then push right to select.
Change Rating Level
7
Use the joystick to select one of the following ratings:
• Level 1 (G)
• Level 2
• Level 3 (PG)
• Level 4 (PG-13)
• Level 5
• Level 6 (R)
• Level 7 (NC-17)
• Level 8
All ratings above the level you select will also be blocked, e.g., if you block Level
6, then Levels 7 and 8 will also be blocked. Press Enter to confirm your selection.
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Changing the Rating Control Password
Follow these instructions to
change the Rating Control
password.
Select “Changing Password”
1
Use the joystick to select “Changing Password” from the
“Rating Control” menu.
Enter New Password
2
Enter a new 4-digit password using the 0–9 keys on the
remote control.
Re-enter Password
3
Enter the same 4-digit password using the 0–9 keys on
the remote control to confirm your password.
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Confirm New Password
4
After you re-enter the password, a menu will appear to
indicate whether or not the password has been successfully changed. Press the Return button to continue.
• Press the Return button repeatedly to exit the menu
system.
A/V Receiver Connections
6 - Surround Sound Setup
To take full advantage of the
movie theater experience that
DVD offers, you may want to
connect your DVD-VCR to a
complete Surround Sound
system, including an A/V
Receiver and six Surround
Sound speakers. Choose either
the analog or digital connection, depending on whether or
not your A/V receiver is
equipped with a Dolby Digital
Decoder.
Before You Begin...
• If your A/V receiver is NOT equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you will want to use the DVD-VCR’s
built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the Analog Audio Out connection below.
• If your A/V receiver IS equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you have the option to bypass the DVDVCR’s built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the Digital Audio Out connection below.
Analog Audio Out
1
Connect six standard RCA cables from the Analog
Audio Out jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to
their corresponding 5.1 channel input jacks on your
A/V Receiver:
• Surround Right/Left
• Rear Right/Left
• Subwoofer
• Center
Digital Audio Out
2
Connect EITHER an optical cable OR a digital coaxial
cable from the Digital Audio Out jacks on the back
panel of the DVD-VCR to their corresponding Digital
Audio Input jacks on your A/V Receiver:
• Optical
• Coaxial
Use whichever connection is available
on your A/V Receiver.
Proceed to “Dolby Digital Decoder Setting” on page 40.
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Dolby Digital Decoder Setting
If your A/V receiver is
equipped with a Dolby Digital
decoder, your DVD-VCR can
output Dolby Digital 5.1
sound, but you MUST enable
this feature in the menu system
to prevent damage to your
speakers.
NOTE:
Select “Yes” ONLY if
you have connected a Dolby
Digital-equipped A/V receiver
to the Digital Output (optical
or coaxial) on the DVD-VCR
back panel.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Language/Audio Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Language/Audio Setup,”
then push right to select.
Set “Dolby Dig. Decoder”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Dolby Dig. Decoder,”
then push right to select from the following options:
• Yes – Indicates that your A/V receiver is equipped
with a Dolby Digital decoder.
• No - Indicates that your A/V receiver is NOT
equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder.
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DTS Decoder Setting
If your A/V receiver is
equipped with a DTS decoder,
your DVD-VCR can output
DTS digital sound, but you
MUST enable this feature in
the menu system.
NOTE:
Select “Yes” ONLY if
you have connected a DTSequipped A/V receiver to the
Digital Output (optical or
coaxial) on the DVD-VCR back
panel.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Language/Audio Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Language/Audio Setup,”
then push right to select.
Set “DTS Decoder”
4
Move the selection arrow to “DTS Decoder,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• No - Indicates that your A/V receiver is NOT
equipped with a DTS decoder.
• Yes – Indicates that your A/V receiver is equipped
with a DTS decoder.
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Speaker Setup Overview
The Speaker Setup menus
allow you to customize the
DVD-VCR for your surround
sound setup, including speaker
sizes, channel delays and
channel levels. For proper
audio performance, you must
set up the system to match
your speaker configuration.
Speaker Placement
Position your speakers as shown in the diagram. The six
speakers should surround your primary listening area.
• LF/RF (Left Front/Right Front) - Usually the largest
speakers in the room. Used for primary action.
• C (Center) - Often used for dialog.
• SUB (Subwoofer) - For low frequency effects. Low
frequencies are non-directional, so this speaker can
be placed nearly anywhere in the vicinity of your
listening area.
• LR/RR (Left Rear/Right Rear Speakers) - Also called
Surround Speakers, used for ambient noise and
special effects.
Speaker Size
For optimal audio performance, specify the relative size
of your Front, Center, and Rear Speakers. If you do not
connect Center or Rear speakers, make sure to set these
to “None.“ For Subwoofer, simply select “Yes” or “No.”
• Front Speakers - Select Large or Small; see page 45.
• Center Speaker - Select Large, Small or None; see
page 46.
• Rear Speakers - Select Small, Large, None; see page
47.
• Subwoofer - Select Yes or No; see page 45.
Speaker Placement Diagram
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Setting Levels
Level is a fancy term for volume. You can change the
level of your Center Speaker, Rear Speakers, and
Subwoofer relative to your Front Speakers in 1db
(decibel) increments from 0 to -6.
• Subwoofer - Select from 0 to -6dB; see page 45.
• Center Speaker - Select from 0 to -6dB; see page 46.
• Right/Left Rear Speakers - Select from 0 to -6dB; see
page 47.
Channel Delays
Ideally all of your speakers will be the same distance
from your primary listening area. If not, you can set
Channel Delays for your center and surround speakers
so all audio signals arrive at the same time. Assume 1
mS (millisecond) of delay for every 1 foot of distance
relative to your front speakers.
• Center Speaker - Select 0-5mS; see page 46.
• Rear Speakers - Select 0-15mS; see page 47.
NOTE: See sidebar to calculate delays.
Speaker Test
The Speaker Test feature allows you to check your
levels using a white noise signal as a neutral reference;
see page 48.
Calculating Channel
Delays
1. Measure the distance from
your primary listening area to
your Front Speakers; e.g. 10
feet. Use this as your reference distance.
2. Now measure the distance
from the primary listening
area to your Center Speaker;
e.g. 7 feet.
3. Calculate the difference
between these two distances;
e.g. 10 feet minus 7 feet = 3
feet.
4. Assume 1 ms of delay for
each 1 foot of difference, e.g.
set the Center Delay to 3 ms.
5. Repeat steps 2–4 for the
Surround Speakers; e.g. 10
feet minus 4 feet = 6 feet, or 6
ms delay.
NOTE: If the Center or Surround
distance is equal to or greater
than the reference distance,
set the delay to 0 ms.
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Front Speaker/Subwoofer Settings
Follow these steps to set the
size of your front speakers and
the level of your subwoofer (if
applicable).
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “DVD Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “DVD
Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Language/Audio Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Language/Audio Setup,”
then push right to select.
Select “Dolby Digital Setup”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Dolby Digital Setup,” then
push right to select.
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Set “Front Speakers”
5
Move the selection arrow to “Front Speakers,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• Large - Select if the Front Speakers have a low
frequency of 100Hz or below. If you do not connect
a subwoofer, always set the Front Speakers to Large.
• Small - Select if the Front Speakers have a low
frequency above 100Hz.
Set “Subwoofer Connected”
6
Move the selection arrow to “Subwoofer Connected,”
then push right to select from the following options:
• Yes - If you have connected a subwoofer.
• No - If you have NOT connected a subwoofer.
Set “Subwoofer Level”
7
Move the selection arrow to “Subwoofer Level,” then
push right to select from the following options:
• 0dB to - 6dB - Indicates the relative difference in
loudness between your front speakers and your
subwoofer, in 1dB increments.
Please continue with “Center/Rear Speaker Settings” on
the following page...
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Center/Rear Speaker Settings
Follow these steps to set the
size, delay, and level of your
center and rear speakers (if
applicable).
Select “Surround Setup”
1
From the “Dolby Digital Setup” menu, move the
selection arrow to “Surround Setup,” then push right to
select.
Set “Center Speaker”
2
Move the selection arrow to “Center Speaker,” then
push right to select from the following options:
• Large - Indicates that your Center Speaker is large.
• Small - Indicates that your Center Speaker is small.
• None - Indicates that you do not have a Center
Speaker.
Set “Center Delay”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Center Delay,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• 0mS - 5mS - Indicates the relative delay between
your Front Speakers and your Center Speaker.
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Set “Center Level”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Center Level,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• 0dB to - 6dB - Indicates the incremental difference
in loudness between your Front Speakers and your
Center Speaker.
Set “Rear Speakers”
5
Move the selection arrow to “Rear Speakers,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• Small - Indicates that your Rear Speakers are small.
• Large -Indicates that your Rear Speakers are large.
• None - Indicates that you do not have Rear Speakers.
Set “Rear Delay”
6
Move the selection arrow to “Rear Delay,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• 0mS - 15mS - Indicates the relative delay between
your Front Speakers and your Rear Speakers.
Set Rear Levels
7
Move the selection arrow to “Rear Left Level” or Rear
Right Level,” then push right to select from the following options:
• 0dB to - 6dB - Indicates the incremental difference
in loudness between your Front Speakers and your
Right Rear or Left Rear Speaker.
Please continue with “Testing Your Speaker Levels” on
the following page...
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Testing Your Speaker Levels
Now that you have connected
your speakers and made all
adjustments, you can check
your work with the built-in
Speaker Test. The Speaker Test
will play a white noise signal
for 5 seconds in every speaker
so you can go back and make
fine adjustments to the levels
for your Center Speaker, Rear
Speakers, and Subwoofer.
Select “Speaker Test”
1
From the “Dolby Digital Setup” menu, move the
selection arrow to “Speaker Test,” then push right to
select.
Test Speaker Levels
2
The DVD-VCR will loop playback white noise in each
speaker for 5 seconds in the following order:
1. Front Left
2. Center
3. Front Right
4. Subwoofer
5. Right Rear
6. Left Rear
Listen carefully to the relative loudness of each speaker.
Ideally, the relative loudness of each speaker will be the
same when you are in your primary listening area.
• To adjust the level of a particular speaker, repeat the
steps on pages 44-47.
• To exit the Speaker Test, press the Return button.
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Special Playback Features
7 - DVD Operations
During DVD/CD playback you
can select from the following
special playback options. To
resume normal playback, press
the Play/Pause button.
Freeze
Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control during playback.
• The picture will freeze and the audio will mute.
• To resume playback, press the Play/Pause button.
• If the player is left in Freeze mode for 2 minutes, it will stop
automatically.
Frame Advance
While in Freeze mode, press the Frame/Step button on the remote
control to advance one frame at a time.
• Audio is muted during Frame Advance mode.
• Press Play/Pause to resume normal playback.
NOTE: Frame Advance operates only in the forward direction.
Skip Forward/Back
While a CD or DVD disc is in Play mode, press the Skip Forward/
Back buttons on the remote control or front panel to jump forward
and backward through disc chapters/tracks.
• Skip Forward will jump to the next chapter/track.
• Skip Back will jump to the beginning of the current chapter/track.
• Press Skip Back again to jump to the beginning of
the previous chapter/track.
Search Forward/Back
While a disc is in Play mode, press the Search Forward/Back buttons
on the remote control to visually search forward and backward at
variable speeds:
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• Each press increases or decreases the speed from normal playback
to 2X - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X. Press Play to resume normal speed.
• Front Panel Search Keys - Press and hold the Forward/Back
buttons on the front panel to visually search forward/backward at
2x - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X speed. Release the Forward/Back button
to resume normal speed.
Slow Motion
During playback, press the Play/Pause button to Freeze the image.
Then use the Search Forward/Back buttons to play in slow motion at
variable speeds.
• Each press increases or decreases the speed from normal playback
to 1/8 speed to 1/4 speed to 1/2 speed.
• Audio is muted during slow motion playback.
• Press the Play/Pause button to resume normal playback.
• Front Panel Slow Motion Keys - Press and hold the Forward/Back
buttons on the front panel to activate slow motion playback.
Release button to resume normal speed.
Stop/Resume
• Press the Stop button once to stop playback. To resume the movie/
CD from the point where the disc stopped, press the Play/Pause
button.
• Press the Stop button twice to completely stop playback. The next
time you press Play/Pause, the disc will start over from the beginning.
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Disc Menu Navigation
Many DVDs feature their own
menu systems, where you can
select Titles, Chapters, Audio
Tracks, Subtitles, and special
disc features, such as movie
trailers, and information on the
cast. Use these buttons to
make selections in the Disc
menus.
Menu Button
Press to access the DVD’s Disc menu, if applicable.
Joystick
Use to navigate through DVD’s Disc menu options.
• Push up, down, left and right to highlight menu choices.
Enter Button
Press to make your selections in the Disc menu.
Title Button
Press to access the DVD’s Title menu, if applicable.
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Title/Chapter/Time Selection
If you press the Display button
during DVD playback, you can
view the current Title, Chapter/
Track, and counter position.
You can also use this screen as
shortcut to select any Title,
Chapter/Track, or counter
position on the disc.
View DVD/CD Display
1
Press the Display button on the remote control during
DVD/CD playback.
Select Title
2
Push the joystick left/right to select Title, then push up/
down to change among all available titles on the disc.
• The “T” icon will light on the Front Panel Display,
followed by the current title number, hours, minutes,
and seconds.
Select Chapter or Track
3
Push the joystick left/right to select Chapter or Track,
then push up/down to change among all available
Chapters/Tracks on the disc.
• The “T” icon will light on the Front Panel Display,
followed by the current title number, hours, minutes,
and seconds.
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Select Counter Position
4
Push the joystick left/right to select the counter position
indicator, then use the number keys (0-9) to enter the
desired counter position in the format HH:MM:SS (H =
Hours, M = Minutes, S = Seconds).
Zoom
You can zoom in at 2 or 4
times the normal magnification
while watching a DVD, and 2
times while watching a VCD.
Open Zoom Magnifying Glass
1
During Playback or Pause mode, press the Zoom button
to display the “Magnifying Glass icon” on the screen.
Position Magnifying Glass
2
Use the joystick to move the magnifying glass to any
position on the screen you want to zoom.
Zoom In
3
Press the Enter button repeatedly to zoom in at 2X - 4X
- 2X - and normal magnification.
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Angle
Some DVDs allow you to view
the same scene from different
perspectives, or angles, while
watching a movie. Press the
Angle button to activate this
feature.
Check for Angle Marker
1
If multiple Angles are available on the DVD, the Angle
mark will appear on the front panel display during
playback.
View Angle Options
2
If the Angle mark is present, press the Angle button to
view the Angle Selection menu.
Select Screen Angle
3
Push the joystick up/down to select one of the available
screen angles.
Angle Icon
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Subtitle
Many DVDs provide subtitles
in one or more languages. The
Subtitle button provides a
shortcut to view and select
these options.
Open Subtitle Menu
1
During playback, press the Subtitle button.
Set Subtitle Language
2
Push the joystick up/down to select among all available
subtitle languages.
• Subtitle languages are often represented by abbreviations; i.e. “ESP” for “español.”
Activate Subtitles
3
Push the joystick left/right to turn subtitles On or Off.
• The default subtitle setting is Off.
• Press the Enter button to confirm your selection.
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A-B Repeat
The A-B Repeat function
allows you to repeat any
segment of a DVD or CD over
and over again. Simply mark
the beginning point (A) and
the ending point (B) of the
segment you want to review.
Select A-B Repeat Function
1
In Play mode, press the A-B button, then push the
joystick left/right to select A-B Repeat.
• “A-” will blink when A-B Repeat is selected.
NOTE: If you are playing a CD, the menu will display
“Track” in place of “Chapter”
Mark the Starting Point
2
Press the Enter button at the beginning of the segment
you want to repeat (Point A).
• “B” will blink after Point A is selected.
NOTE: The minimum AB Repeat time is 5 seconds.
Mark the Ending Point
4
Press the Enter button again at the end of the segment
you want to repeat (Point B).
• The segment will begin repeating in a continuous
loop.
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Cancel A-B Repeat
5
Press the A-B button to open the Repeat Menu, push the
joystick left/right to highlight “Off,” then press the Enter
button.
Repeat Chapter/Title
You can repeat a single
chapter over and over, or
repeat a complete title.
Open Repeat Menu
1
In Play mode, press the Repeat button to open the
Repeat menu.
• The current Repeat Mode will blink.
Select “Chapter”
2
Push the joystick left/right to select “Chapter”.
• “Chapter” will blink when Chapter Repeat is selected.
Repeat Chapter
3
Press the Enter button to repeat the current chapter/
track.
Select “Title”
4
Push the joystick left/right to select “Title”.
• “Title” will blink when Title Repeat is selected.
Repeat Title
5
Press the Enter button to repeat the title.
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Audio
Many DVDs provide multiple
language and audio setup
options, such as Dolby Digital
5.1, Dolby Pro Logic, or LPCM
2 Channel audio. The Audio
button provides a shortcut to
view and select among all
available options for a given
disc.
Open the Audio Menu
1
During playback, press the Audio button on the remote
control.
Select DVD Audio Track
2
Push the joystick up/down to select the desired language/audio setup on the DVD.
• Languages are represented by abbreviations; i.e.
“ESP” for “español.”
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Bookmarks
You can insert up to three
Bookmarks on your DVDs, so
you can jump quickly to your
favorite scene or song.
Open Bookmark Menu
1
During playback, press the Mark button on the remote
control. The “Mark” header will appear on the screen.
Select Bookmark Placeholder
2
Push the joystick left/right to move to one of the three
bookmark placeholders (- - -).
• The selected placeholder will blink.
Set the Bookmark
3
Play the DVD to the scene you want to bookmark, then
press the Enter button. The placeholder will change to a
number (1, 2 or 3).
• You can continue setting up to three bookmarks.
• When finished, press the Mark button to exit.
Play Bookmark
4
• During playback, press the Mark button on the
remote control.
• Push the joystick left/right to move to a previously set
bookmark.
• Press the Play/Pause button to play the bookmark.
• Press the Clear button to cancel the bookmark.
• Press the Mark button again to exit the Bookmark
menu.
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Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback lets you
set a custom order for playback
of chapters/tracks on a DVD or
CD.
Open “Playback Mode” Menu
1
While in Stop mode, press the Mode button.
Select “Programmed Play”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “Programmed Play,” then push right to select.
Select Chapter/Track
3
Push the joystick up/down to select the first chapter/
track in your revised playback list, then press the Enter
button.
Program Playback Order
4
Use the joystick to select the remaining chapters/tracks,
pressing Enter after each.
• Press the Clear button to change selections.
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Play Revised Order
5
Press the Play/Pause button. The disc will play back in the custom
programmed order.
• While in Play mode, press the Clear button on the remote control to
cancel Programmed Play.
Random Playback
DVD Random Playback lets
the DVD-VCR set a random
order for playback of chapters/
tracks on a DVD or CD.
Open Playback Mode Menu
1
In Stop mode, press the Mode button.
Select Random Play
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “Random Play,” then push right to select.
• The disc will playback automatically in random
order.
Cancel Random Play
3
Press the Clear button on the remote control to cancel
Random Play.
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MP3 Playback
MP3 is a popular music format
which allows you to compress
music files up to 1/12 of their
original size while retaining
near CD quality sound. Your
DVD-VCR can playback MP3
files burned onto a CD-R disc.
Insert Disc
1
Insert a CD-R with MP3 files into the DVD deck.
• The MP3 main menu will appear after a few
seconds and the first song on the disc will begin
playing.
Select Folder
2
Push the joystick up/down to select the folder on
the CD-R which contains the MP3 files you want
to hear, then press Enter to select.
• If there are more than 8 folders on the disc,
push the joystick left/right to view additional
folders.
• If there are no folders on the CD-R, skip to Step 3.
Select MP3 File
3
Push the joystick up/down to select the desired
MP3 file.
• If there are more than 8 MP3 files in the
selected folder, push the joystick left/right to
view additional MP3 files.
• File names are truncated to eight characters: the
first six characters of the song, plus an asterisk
(*), then a number.
• Press the Return button to back up and select
another folder.
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Play MP3 File
4
Press either the Enter button on the remote control to
play the selected song.
• While the song is playing, you can use the joystick to
browse through other folders.
Stop MP3 Selection
5
Press the Stop button on the remote control to stop
playback.
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3D Sound
3D Audio is an enhanced
audio mode that creates the
illusion of Surround Sound
with only two speakers.
Open 3D Sound Menu
1
During playback of a DVD, press the 3D Sound button
on the remote control.
Set 3D Sound
2
Push the joystick up/down to set “3D Sound” On or
Off, then push the 3D Sound button to confirm your
selection.
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Special Playback Features
8 - VCR Playback
While a videotape is playing,
you can enjoy a variety of
special playback features,
including Freeze, Frame
Advance, Skip, Repeat, and
more. Press the Play button
again to resume normal
playback.
Press the Display button to see the
current status of the VCR deck, as
well as the tape counter position
and record speed.
Freeze
From Play mode, press Play/
Pause to freeze a single frame.
Frame Advance
From Freeze mode, press
Frame/Step to advance to the
next frame.
Cue/Review
From Play mode, press
F.Forward or Rewind to cue/
review at two speeds:
• Picture Search — Press and
release to advance the tape
forward or backward at 5
times normal speed.
• Jet Search — Press and hold
to advance the tape forward
or backward at 7 times
normal speed.
Skip
From Play mode, press Skip to
cue ahead exactly 1 minute.
Press Skip repeatedly up to 5
times to cue ahead 1-5 minutes.
Repeat
From Play mode, press Repeat
to review the last 30 seconds of
tape.
Shuttle
From Play mode, Shuttle >>
gradually increases the cue
speed from Double-Speed
playback to Picture Search to Jet
Search. Shuttle << gradually
slows down the tape, then goes
into Still mode, Reverse Picture
Search and Reverse Jet Search.
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Tracking
The Tracking adjustment
removes the white lines that
sometimes appear during
playback because of slight
differences in recording decks.
The ATR button (Auto Tracking) will automatically align
the recorded tracks with the
playback heads to solve this
problem. You may also set
tracking manually.
Adjust Tracking Manually
1
During playback, press the TRK- or TRK + buttons to
move the white lines out of the picture.
Resume Auto Tracking
2
Press the ATR button to have the VCR adjust tracking
automatically.
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Auto Play/Rewind
If you want your videotapes to
play automatically when you
insert them, turn on Auto Play.
If you want videotapes to
rewind automatically when
they are done playing, turn on
Auto Rewind.
NOTE:
Only tapes that are
missing the Record Safety Tab
will play automatically when
inserted.
Open the “Setup Menu”
Press the Setup button.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR
& Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “Auto Play/Rewind
Move the selection arrow to “Auto Play/Rewind,” then
push right to select from the following options:
• Both - Enables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind.
• Play - Enables Auto Play only. Tapes without Record
Safety Tabs will play automatically when you insert
them.
• Rew - Enables Auto Rewind only. Tapes will rewind
automatically when they are done playing.
• None - Disables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind.
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S-VHS Playback
The DVD-VCR allows you to
playback high quality S-VHS
tapes. Press the S-VHS button
during playback to enable this
feature.
Insert S-VHS Tape
1
Insert an S-VHS tape into the VCR deck.
Start Playback
2
Press Play/Pause on the remote control to begin play-
back of the S-VHS tape.
Enable S-VHS Playback
3
Press the S-VHS button on the remote control .
VOLUME
456
S-VHS
78
MUTE LAST CH
3D SOUND
100+
DVD TV VIEW VCR
CHANNEL
SKIP
9
TV/VCR
0
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Basic Recording
9 - VCR Recording
You can record a TV show in
progress by inserting a blank
tape and pressing the Record
button. You can even add time
in fixed 30-minute increments
by pressing the Record button
repeatedly; see page 71.
NOTE:
Be sure you videotape
has a Record Safety Tab. If
the tab is missing, you can
cover the opening with a
small piece of tape. Warning:
Do not cover this opening
unless you are sure you want
to record over the tape.
Before You Begin...
• Power on the DVD-VCR
• Power on the TV
• Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to on the back of the DVD-VCR).
Insert Tape
1
Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.
• Make sure the tape is long enough to record the
entire program. To change the Recording Speed, see
page 72.
Select a Channel to Record
2
Use the 0–9 buttons or the Channel Up/Down arrow
keys to select the desired channel, or press the TV V iew
button to select Line 1 or Line 2 if recording from an
external device connected to the front or rear Line
inputs, respectively.
Start Recording
3
Press the Record button on the remote control or front
panel. For options while recording is in progress, see
“Special Recording Features” on the next page.
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Special Recording Features
While a recording is in
progress, you can watch a
different channel, watch a
DVD, or add recording time in
30-minute increments.
Pause/Resume Recording
1
Press the Play/Pause button. Press Record again to
resume.
Stop Recording
2
Press the Stop button.
Watch a Different Channel
3
Press the TV/VCR button on the remote or front panel to
switch to your TV tuner, then select a different channel
on your television.
To Watch a DVD
4
Insert a DVD in the DVD deck and press Play. The TV
View will automatically change to the DVD.
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Add Recording Time
5
See One-Touch Recording (OTR) on the next page.
One-Touch Recording (OTR)
One-Touch Recording (OTR)
allows you to add recording
time in 30-minute increments
up to 9:30 minutes at the
touch of a button.
Start Recording
1
Follow the instructions on page 69 to begin recording.
Activate OTR
2
While in Record mode, press the Record button again to
activate One-Touch Recording (OTR).
• OTR 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the
DVD-VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes.
Add Recording Time
3
Continue pressing Record to add recording time in 30
minute increments up to 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Activate Loop Record
4
When you reach OTR 9:30, press Record again to enter
Loop Record mode. The DVD-VCR will record the
entire videotape over and over in a continuous loop
until you press Stop. This can be used for continuous
recording of security cameras.
• If you press Power during OTR, the DVD-VCR will
turn off automatically when the recording time has
elapsed.
• The DVD-VCR stops recording automatically when
the time has elapsed.
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Record Speed
You can slow down the
recording speed from SP to
SLP in order to fit six hours of
programming on a T-120
tape.
Start Recording
1
Follow the Basic Recording instructions on page 69.
Set Record Speed
2
Press the SP/SLP button on the remote control to set the
Record Speed to one of the following options:
• SP – Standard Play, for best quality.
• SLP – Super Long Play, for maximum recording time
(3 times SP).
NOTE: The selected Record Speed will appear on the
front panel display.
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Record Source
You can set the DVD-VCR to
record from a variety of
sources, including the Tuner,
DVD deck, Line 1 (front)
input, or Line 2 (rear) input.
The Auto setting will record
whatever is currently visible
on-screen, as set by the TV
View button.
Open the “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button on the remote control. The
“Setup Menu” appears.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR &
Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Set “Record Source”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Record Source,” then
push right to select from the following options. The VCR
will record from:
• Auto – Whatever is currently visible on screen.
• Tuner – The VCR’s built-in television tuner.
• Line 1 – An external source, such as a camcorder,
connected to the front line inputs.
• Line 2 – An external source, such as a Satellite
receiver, connected to the rear line inputs.
• DVD – A DVD playing in the DVD deck.
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Date/Time Stamp
The Date/Time Stamp allows
you to overlay the date, time,
and record source at the
beginning of your recordings.
You can choose to record the
Date/Time Stamp on every
recording or on timer recordings only.
Sample Date/Time Stamp
Open the “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button on the remote control. The
“Setup Menu” appears.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR
& Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Set “Date/Time Stamp”
3
Move the selection arrow to “Date/Time Stamp,” then
push right to select from the following options. The
Date/Time Stamp will be recorded on:
• Timer – Timer recordings only (default setting).
• All – All recordings.
• Off – No recordings.
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Copying from DVD To VHS
The DVD-VCR allows you to
copy the contents of a DVD to
a VHS tape with a press of the
Copy button.
If the DVD you are
attempting to copy is
copy protected, you
will not be able to copy the
disc. It is not permitted to copy
Macrovision® encoded DVDs.
Insert Disc
1
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and
close the drawer.
Insert VHS T ape
2
Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
Copy the DVD to VHS Tape
3
Press the Copy button on the DVD-VCR front panel.
• The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will
go into Record mode.
• If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to
press the Play button manually to begin copying.
Stop the Copy Process
4
When the DVD is finished playing, press the VCR
button on the remote control and then press the Stop
button to end the copy.
• You must stop the Copy process manually when the
DVD movie ends, or the DVD may replay and
record over and over again.
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How to Set a Timer Recording
10 - Timer Recording
The Timer Recording Feature
allows you to program up to
16 events at a time to record
up to a year in advance.
Before You Begin...
• Power on the DVD-VCR
• Power on the TV
• Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to on the back of the DVD-VCR).
• Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab into the VCR deck.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “Set Timer Recording”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “Set
Timer Recording,” then push right to select.
Select Event Number
3
Move the selection arrow to any available event
number (01-16), then push right to select.
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Set Event Date and Time
4
Use the number keys or joystick to set the date and time
of the event. To leave an entry unchanged, push the
joystick to the right. The player will not allow you to
enter an invalid number. The default setting is the
current date and time.
• Set Month – Enter the month as a 2-digit number; i.e.
for January, press “01”.
• Set Day – Enter the day as a 2-digit number; i.e. for
the ninth, press “09”.
• Set Hour –Enter the hour as a 2-digit number; i.e. for
12:00, press “12”.
• Set Minute –Enter the minute as a 2-digit number;
i.e. for 00:25, press “25”.
• Set AM/PM – Enter 1 for AM and 2 for PM.
Set Event Length
5
Use the number keys to set the length of the event in
hours and minutes. The default setting is 0 hours and 30
minutes.
• Set Length (H) - Enter the hours as a 2-digit number;
i.e. for 1 hour, press “01”.
• Set Length (M) - Enter the minutes as a 2-digit
number; i.e. for 30 minutes, press “30”.
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Setting the Record Source
When Using a Cable Box
If you are programming
a timer recording with a
cable box, your Record
Source depends on whether or
not you have setup Cable Box
Control (see page 104)
• If Cable Box Control is on,
set the Record Source to the
actual cable channel you
wish to record (recommended).
• If Cable Box Control is off,
set the Record Source to
Channel 2, 3, or 4 –
whichever your cable box
uses – and manually select
the channel you want to
record on the cable box.
Set Event Type
6
Use the number keys (1–4) to set the type of event, i.e.
how often the event will be recorded. The default
setting is “1–Time”.
1 1–Time – The event will be recorded only once.
2 Monday-Friday – The event will be recorded every
weekday.
3 Weekly – The event will be recorded once a week.
4 Always – The event will be recorded every single
day.
Set Recording Source
7
Use the number keys (1–3) to set the Record Source.
The default setting is the current tuner (television)
channel.
1 CH # – Records from the Tuner. Use the number
keys (0–9) to set the channel number.
2 Line 1 – Records from the front line inputs
3 Line 2 – Records from the rear line inputs.
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Complete Program Record
Complete Program Record, or
CPR, helps to ensure you
won’t run out of tape before
your Timer Recording is
complete. When Auto is
selected, the Timer event
begins to record in SP; the
DVD-VCR then calculates
how much time is remaining
on the tape and adjusts the
record speed to SLP if necessary to fit the entire event. If
there is not enough tape to
record the entire event, the
DVD-VCR will record in SLP
until the end of the tape is
reached.
Set Recording Speed
8
Use the number keys (1–3) to set the Recording Speed.
The default setting is Auto.
1 Auto – Complete Program Record (see sidebar).
2SP – Standard Play. Delivers best quality. A T-120
tape will record 2 hours.
3 SLP – Super Long Play. Delivers maximum recording
time. A T-120 tape will record 6 hours.
Confirm Settings
9
When all setting are complete, press Return to confirm
the Timer event and view a summary of all programmed
events.
• To program another event, select another available
event number.
• To edit an event, select an event number that has
already been programmed.
• To delete an event, use the joystick to select it and
then press Clear.
• To exit the Event Summary screen, press Return.
Press the Clear button to
delete an event
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10
Programming is Complete!
The event is stored in memory and will record at the
scheduled time. A Timer icon will appear on the front
panel display to indicate that an event is programmed.
• If there is a problem with your Timer Recording, the
Timer icon will flash and a Timer Error appears on
the TV screen; see page 82.
• The VCR will automatically turn on when the Timer
Recording begins.
Timer Record icon
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Timer Recording Errors/Solutions
If there is a problem with your
Timer Recording, the Timer
icon will flash on the Front
Panel Display and an error
message will appear on the
On-Screen Display. Once you
correct the error, the event will
begin if there is still time
remaining for that event. You
can also clear the event in the
Event Summary screen.
Tape Missing
There is no videotape in the VCR deck.
• Insert a videotape in the VCR deck.
Tape Missing Tab
The videocassette is missing the Record Safety Tab.
• Insert a video cassette with the Record Safety Tab intact,
or place a small piece of adhesive tape over the opening
to permit recording.
Not Ready
The VCR deck is not in Stop mode (e.g., it is playing, rewinding,
etc.).
• Press Stop to stop the VCR deck.
Overlapping Events
Two or more events are programmed to occur at the same time:
• When you program a new event, the DVD-VCR checks all
timer events for conflicts. If two events overlap, you will be
prompted to either delete one of the events, or allow them to
overlap.
• If events overlap, the first event will be completely recorded,
then the next event will start and the remainder of that event
will be recorded.
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VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping
11 - VCR Plus+ Recording
The VCR Plus+ Programming
System (VCR Plus+) greatly
simplifies Timer Recording. To
tape a show, just look up its
PlusCode programming
number in your newspaper or
magazine listing, then enter it
into the VCR Plus+ menu.
To get started, you must first
match your local TV channels
to the VCR Plus+ preassigned
channels. This process is
known as “Channel Mapping.”
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+
system is manufactured
under license from
Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR
& Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “VCR Plus Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “VCR Plus Setup,” then
push right to select.
Select “VCR Plus Channel List”
4
Move the selection arrow to “VCR Plus Channel List,”
then push right to select.
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VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet
You can use the worksheet
below to find the local
equivalents of the VCR Plus+
channels in your area. This
information is provided in
your local television listings
or by contacting your local
cable company.
Map Your Channels
5
Use the joystick to move up and down the VCR Plus+ Channel list, then use
the number keys to enter your matching Local Channel.
• When finished, press Return.
Network Channel Channel
ABC 08 __________
A&E 39 __________
AMC 35 __________
BET 57 __________
Bravo 54 __________
CBS 11 __________
CNN 42 __________
Cinemax 45 __________
Cinemax 2 98 __________
Comedy Central 72 __________
CSPAN 14 __________
Discovery 37 __________
Disney 53 __________
E! 63 __________
Encore 92 __________
ESPN 34 __________
ESPN2 80 __________
Fox 04 __________
Fox Family 47 __________
Fox News 91 __________
Fox Sports SW 17 __________
FX 89 __________
HBO 33 __________
HBO 2 95 __________
HBO 3 96 __________
HGTV 86 __________
VCR Plus+ Your Local
Network Channel Channel
History Channel 83 __________
Lifetime 46 __________
MSNBC 90 __________
MTV 48 __________
NBC 05 __________
Nickelodeon 38 __________
PBS 13 __________
QVC 99 __________
Sci-Fi Channel 88 __________
Showtime 41 __________
Showtime 2 97 __________
TBS 43 __________
TCM 72 __________
TLC 51 __________
TMC 58 __________
TNN 49 __________
TNT 52 __________
Univision 23 __________
UPN 21 __________
USA Network 44 __________
VH1 62 __________
Viewer’s Choice 1 93 __________
Viewer’s Choice 2 94 __________
WB 03 __________
WGN 55 __________
VCR Plus+ Your Local
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How to Set a VCR Plus+ Recording
Once you have mapped your
channels, you are ready to
program a VCR Plus+ recording. Open up your local TV
listings and jot down the VCR
PlusCode number for the
program you want to record.
Then follow these simple
instructions.
NOTE:
If you want to program
VCR Plus+ recordings from a
cable box or DSS receiver, you
must setup Cable Box Control,
see pages 102-107.
Open VCR Plus+ Menu
1
Press the VCR Plus+ button on the remote control. If
you haven’t set the clock, the Set Clock menu will
appear. You must set it before you can program a VCR
Plus+ Recording.
Enter VCR PlusCode Number
2
Use the number keys to enter the 2 to 8 digit VCR
PlusCode number shown in your local television
programming guide.
• If the code is not valid, INVALID CODE appears on
the screen.
• To correct your entry , press Clear.
• Press the VCR Plus+ button to continue.
VCR PlusCode numbers appear in most
local and national TV listings.
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View Event Summary
3
Basic programming is complete. The event will be recorded
automatically on the date and time represented by the code
you entered. As in Timer Recording, the event will appear
on the Timer Summary screen.
• To edit the Event, use the joystick to select it and
continue with Step 4.
• To delete an event, use the joystick to select it, and
then press Clear.
• To exit the Event Summary screen, press Return.
Select “Set Type”
4
Push the joystick right repeatedly until “Set Type”
appears on the menu screen.
NOTE: Do not make any changes to Month, Day,
Hour, Minute, Length (H) or Length (M), as this will
change your VCR Plus+ settings.
Set Type (How Often to Record)
5
Use the number keys (1–4) to set how often the event
will be recorded. The default setting is “1–Time”.
1 1–Time – The event will be recorded only once.
2 Monday-Friday – The event will be recorded every
weekday.
3 Weekly – The event will be recorded once a week.
4 Always – The event will be recorded every single
day.
Select “Set Speed”
6
Push the joystick right repeatedly until “Set Speed”
appears on the menu screen.
NOTE: Do not make any changes to “Set Source,” as
this will change your VCR Plus+ settings.
Complete Program Record
Complete Program Record, or
CPR, helps to ensure you
won’t run out of tape before
your Timer Recording is
complete. When Auto is
selected, the Timer event
begins to record in SP; the
DVD-VCR then calculates
how much time is remaining
on the tape and adjusts the
record speed to SLP if necessary to fit the entire event. If
there is not enough tape to
record the entire event, the
DVD-VCR will record in SLP
until the end of the tape is
reached.
Set Recording Speed
7
Use the number keys (1–3) to set the Recording Speed.
The default setting is Auto.
1 Auto – Complete Program Record (see sidebar).
2SP – Standard Play. Delivers best quality. A T-120
tape will record 2 hours.
3 SLP – Super Long Play. Delivers maximum recording
time. A T-120 tape will record 6 hours.
Confirm Settings
8
When all setting are complete, press Return to confirm
the Timer event and view a summary of all programmed
events.
• To exit the Event Summary screen, press Return.
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VCR Plus+ Timer Extend
SETUP MENU
Set Timer Recording
Child Lock Off
Set Clock
DVD Setup
VCR & Channel Setup
Language/Langue/Idioma
____________________________________
/ To Move To Select
RETURN To Quit
➔
SETUP MENU
Set Timer Recording
Child Lock Off
Set Clock
DVD Setup
VCR & Channel Setup
Language/Langue/Idioma
____________________________________
/ To Move To Select
RETURN To Quit
➔
To help ensure that your VCR
Plus+ programs record in their
entirety, you can automatically
extend recording 2 or 5
minutes before and after their
scheduled time.
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Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press the Setup button.
Select “VCR & Channel Setup”
2
Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to “VCR &
Channel Setup,” then push right to select.
Select “VCR Plus Setup”
3
Move the selection arrow to “VCR Plus Setup,” then
push right to select.
Set “Timer Extend”
4
Move the selection arrow to “Timer Extend,” then push
right to select from the following options:
• Off – Timer Extend is disabled.
• 2-Min – Programs will record 2 minutes before and
after their scheduled time.
• 5-Min – Programs will record 5 minutes before and
after their scheduled time.
The Clock/Counter Button
12 - Search/Index Features
The DVD-VCR Search/Index
features allow you to scan and
search for Index Marks, quickly
find blank tape, search for tape
counter positions, and return
to 0:00:00. The real-time tape
counter gives you real-time
feedback on the precise
position of your DVDs and
videotapes.
Clk/Ctr Button
Press the Clk/Ctr button repeatedly to cycle the front
panel display through the following three views:
Clock
1
Shows you the current time as set in the Set Clock
menu.
Real-Time Counter
2
Shows you the current counter position in the DVD or
VCR deck in hours, minutes, and seconds.
Time Remaining (VHS only)
3
Shows you the amount of time left on the tape in the
VCR deck, computed by subtracting the current tape
position from the total tape length in hours and minutes.
NOTE: The Clock/Counter/Time Remaining display will
not appear if there is a deck status message on the front
panel display.
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Placing Index Marks
Index Marks are like bookmarks on your videotapes.
They are inserted automatically at the start of every
recording, or you can place
them manually anywhere on a
tape. Later you can locate
these “bookmarks” using Index
Search or Index Scan.
Automatic Index Marks
1
Index Marks are placed automatically whenever you
start recording, including OTR (One Touch Recording),
Timer Recording, and VCR Plus+ Recording.
Manual Index Marks
2
You can place an Index Mark manually any time a
recording is in progress by pressing the Mark button on
the remote control. “Index” will flash briefly on the OnScreen Display while the mark is recorded.
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