Insignia 55423-3645 User Manual

User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario

DVD Player and VCR| Lecteur de DVD et magnétoscope | Reproductor de DVD y VCR

NS-DVDVCR

Welcome

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-DVDVCR DVD and VCR represents the state of the art in DVD player and VCR combination units and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Contents

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting up your DVD/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using your DVD/VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Warning:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your DVD/VCR to rain or moisture.

Caution:

Your DVD/VCR should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Caution:

Class 2M visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Do not stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments.

Caution

Most recorder manufacturers recommend their recorders be placed upon a dedicated circuit. That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that recorder and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, overloaded extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your recorder, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the recorder, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the recorder.

To disconnect power from the power outlet, pull out the power cord plug. When installing the product, make sure that the plug is easily accessible.

Caution:

This product employs a laser system. To ensure correct use of this product, read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the DVD/VCR require maintenance, contact qualified service personnel.

Making adjustments to controls or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

Important safeguards

• Read instructions– Read all the safety and

operating instructions before operating your DVD/VCR.

• Retain instructions–Retain the safety and

operating instructions for future reference.

• Follow warnings–Follow all warnings on

your DVD/VCR and in the operating instructions.

• Follow instructions–Follow all operating

and use instructions.

• Cleaning–Unplug your DVD/VCR from the

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Attachments–Do not use attachments not

recommended by your DVD/VCR manufacturer because they may cause hazards.

• Water and moisture–Do not use your

DVD/VCR near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

• Accessories–Do not place your DVD/VCR

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Your DVD/VCR may fall, causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to your DVD/VCR. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with your DVD/VCR.

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If you mount your DVD/VCR, follow the manufacturer's instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move a DVD/VCR and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause your DVD/VCR and cart combination to overturn.

• Ventilation–Slots and openings in the

cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of your DVD/VCR and to protect it from overheating. Do not block openings. Do not place your DVD/VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Your DVD/VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place your DVD/VCR in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless correct ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

• Power sources–Use only 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 DVD/VCR dealer or local power company. For DVD/VCRs intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

• Grounding or polarization–Your DVD/VCR

is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• Power-cord protection–Route power-supply

cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from your DVD/VCR.

• Overloading–Do not overload wall outlets

and extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Object and liquid entry–Never push objects

of any kind into your DVD/VCR through openings because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on your DVD/VCR.

• Servicing–Do not attempt to service your

DVD/VCR yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Damage requiring service–Unplug your

DVD/VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into your DVD/VCR.

• If your DVD/VCR has been exposed to rain or water.

• If your DVD/VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your DVD/VCR to its normal operation.

• If your DVD/VCR has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When your DVD/VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

• Replacement Parts–When replacement

parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or other hazards.

• Safety Check–Upon completion of any

service or repairs to your DVD/VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your DVD/VCR is in correct operating condition.

• Heat–Place your DVD/VCR away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for correct grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

Caution

To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot in the power outlet and fully insert the plug.

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Introduction

To ensure correct use of your DVD/VCR, read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

About the symbol

The symbol may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by the DVD/VCR or specific media.

Symbols used in this manual

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.

ALL

All discs listed below.

DVD

DVD and finalized DVD±RW discs

ACD

Audio CD discs

MP3

MP3 files

WMA

WMA files

Playable discs

Disc Characteristics

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

DVDs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased.

This player also plays DVD±RW and CD-R/RW discs, Dual Discs that contain audio titles, MP3 files, WMA files, and JPEG files.

Restrictions on video recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using your recorder. Copy-protected video includes video DVDs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, the recording pauses or stops automatically and an error message is displayed on-screen.

Copying copyrighted material

• You should only use recording equipment for lawful copying. Make sure that you follow legal guidelines in your area. Copying of copyrighted material, such as films or music, is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

• 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.

Notes

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the DVD/VCR.

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (for example, heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

• Depending on the recording software and the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

• DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is dirt or condensation on the recorder’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

• Your recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R discs containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

• You should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 or WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional code

Your recorder has a regional code printed on the back of the case. Your recorder can play only DVDs labeled with the same regional code or ALL.

Notes

• Most DVDs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your recorder’s regional code or the DVD cannot play.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the recorder, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

Using progressive scan

Consumers should note that not all high definition televisions are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.

In case of progressive scan picture problems, we recommend that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your television’s compatibility with this DVD/VCR recorder, contact our customer service center.

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Controls and connections

123

101112

DVD

VCR

REC

Front panel

Item Description Function

1Disc tray (DVD

2 3

4 INPUT Press to select the VCR deck’s input

5 6 Display window Shows the current status of the

7 Cassette

8 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote

deck)

POWER button (REC) button

DVD button

compartment (VCR deck)

VCR button

SKIP

(Play) button

Place a disc on the tray when it opens.

Turns the DVD/VCR on and off. Press to start recording. Press

repeatedly to set the recording time (duration).

source (LINE1 or LINE2) Press to open or close the disc tray.

DVD/VCR.

lights when a disc is in the DVD

deck.

lights to indicate Repeat mode.

lights when the DVD deck is

selected.

lights when the VCR deck is

selected.

lights when the DVD/VCR is in timer recording or when a timer recording is programmed.

lights when a video tape is

inserted in the VCR deck.

lights when the VCR is

recording.

lights to indicate PM time.

indicates total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, or current deck status.

Insert the video cassette here.

control. Press to eject the tape in the VCR

deck. DVD—Press to skip to the beginning

of the current chapter (DVD) or track (CD). Press and hold to search backward.

VCR—In Stop mode, rewinds the tape. In Play mode, starts fast back.

Press to start playback.

Item Description Function

14 DVD/VCR button Toggles control and output between

15 LINE2 IN

SKIP

(STOP) button

(video/audio)

DVD—Press to skip to the beginning of the next chapter (DVD) or track (CD). Press twice (quickly) to return to the beginning of the previous chapter or track. Press and hold to search backward.

VCR—In Stop mode, advances the tape quickly. In Play mode, starts fast forward.

Press to stop the playback of the DVD or video cassette.

the DVD deck and the VCR deck. Connect the audio/video output of an

external source (such as an audio system, TV, monitor, VCR, or camcorder) to these jacks.

Back panel

Item Description Function

1VCR IN LINE1

2 DVD/VCR OUT

3 COMPONENT/

4 AUDIO OUT

5 COAXIAL (DIGITAL

6 S-VIDEO OUT Connect to the S-Video input jack on

7 AC power cord Plug into an AC power outlet.

(VIDEO, AUDIO L and AUDIO R)

PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)

(left/right)

AUDIO OUT) jack

Caution

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the back panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the DVD/VCR.

Connect to the video and audio output jacks on an external source, such as a VCR or camcorder, to these jacks.

Connect to the video and audio input jacks (left and right) of a TV.

Connect to the component input jacks on a TV (if available).

Connect to the audio input jacks (left and right) of a TV, amplifier, or other equipment.

Connect to the coaxial digital audio jack on an external amplifier, such as a Dolby Digital decoder.

a TV.

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1 2

3 4

16 17

20 21

22 23

26 27

30 31 32

Remote control

Item Button Function

2 * Not available 3 DVD Press to change the player’s function

4 DISPLAY Press to open the on-screen display,

6 SETUP/MENU Press to open the on-screen menus.

10 11 0 - 9 number

POWER

TRK /

PAUSE/STEP

SKIP

BACKWARD

PLAY

buttons

Press to turn your DVD/VCR on or off.

to DVD.

which provides current status information and where you can change settings and options.

In playback mode, press to adjust the VCR picture on the screen.

In Menu mode, press to navigate the on-screen menus.

Press again to close the on-screen menus.

Press once to pause playback or recording. Press repeatedly to advance frame by frame.

Press to advance to the next chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

Press to return to the previous chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

DVD - Press to search backward. VCR - Press to search a tape on fast

backward. In STOP mode, press to rewind the tape (picture not visible).

Press to start playback. Press to select numbered options in a

menu.

Item Button Function

12 13

14 MARKER Press to mark any point on a DVD

15 SEARCH Press to display the marker search

16 REPEAT Press to repeat a chapter, track, title,

17 RANDOM

19 VCR Press to change the player’s function

20 INPUT Press to toggle between VCR input

21 DISC MENU Press to open the DVD menu 22 ENTER (OK) Press to confirm menu selections or

23 24

25 26

27 PROGRAM Press to show or hide the program

28 CLEAR Press to remove a marker from the

30 ZOOM Press to enlarge the DVD image to

31 32 TITLE Press to display the title menu of the

33 A-B

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

OPEN/CLOSE

EJECT

/ (Direction)

RETURN

STOP

FORWARD

ANGLE

REC/ITR

SPEED

Press to select a subtitle language. Press to select an audio language or

audio channel.

during playback.

menu.

or all. When playing a CD, press to play

tracks in random order. In VCR playback mode, press to skip

ahead 30 seconds. Press to open and close the disc tray

or to eject the tape from the VCR.

to VCR.

choices (LINE1 IN or LINE2 IN).

display functions on the TV screen. Press to select menu options.

Press to close the on-screen display and return to normal viewing.

Press to stop playback or recording. DVD - Press to search forward.

VCR - Press to search a tape on fast forward. In STOP mode, press to advance the tape (picture not visible).

menu.

marker search menu. Press to select a different viewing

angle on a DVD (when available).

two, three, or four times the original size.

Press to start recording.

DVD, if available. In DVD mode, press to repeat a

sequence between points A and B. In VCR mode, press to set recording

speed.

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Setting up your DVD/VCR

S-Video cable

Audio cable

Y Pb Pr cable

Video cable

Back of DVD/VCR

Audio cable

Back of TV

Unpacking and setup

Your carton should contain:

•DVD/VCR

•User Guide

• Remote control unit

• Video cable

• Audio cable

• Batteries (two) If you need to replace any of these items, call

our help line mentioned in the Warranty section of this guide.

Carefully remove all the components from the carton and make sure that you have all the necessary components before you dispose of the carton.

• Remove all packing materials from the individual components.

• Do not remove any labels or stickers on the back panel of your DVD/VCR.

• Place your DVD/VCR in the location you want. Your DVD/VCR is designed to be used on a level, stable, flat surface, such as a table, desk, shelf, or stand convenient to a power outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, or vibration.

• Unwind the AC power cord on the back of your DVD/VCR and extend the cord to its full length.

Power source

Use the polarized AC line cord provided for operation on AC power. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120 V 60 Hz polarized AC outlet.

If you cause a static discharge when touching your DVD/VCR and your DVD/VCR fails to function, unplug your DVD/VCR from the AC outlet and plug it back in. Your DVD/VCR should return to normal operation.

Warning

• The system uses a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. The plug will only fit into matching polarized power outlets. This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock. If the plug will not fit in your power outlets, you probably have outdated, non-polarized outlets which should be changed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Do not file the wide blade on the plug or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet. This defeats the safety feature and could expose you to electric shock.

• Never connect the AC cord plug to other than the specified voltage (120 V 60 Hz). Use the attached power cord only.

Connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV.

VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

INPUT

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

VIDEO INPUT

Video connection

To connect to your TV with a video cable:

• Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the video cable supplied.

Note

If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

S-Video connection

To connect to your TV with an S-Video cable:

• Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV using an optional S-Video cable.

Component video/progressive scan connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you can take advantage of the DVD/VCR’s progressive scan output for the highest quality video possible.

To connect to your TV with a component video cable:

• Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable.

AUDIO INPUT

Notes

• Progressive Scan does not work with the Audio/Video or S-Video connections.

• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.

• If you connect both an S-Video cable and Component cables to your TV, the video may be unstable. Disconnect one type of connection to solve the problem.

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Audio connection

Coaxial digital cable

Audio cable

Back of DVD/VCR

Back of amplifier/receiver

Jack panel of accessory

Accessory components include: VCR camcorder, video camera, satellite receiver, or laser disc player.

To connect to your TV with audio source:

• Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the audio left and right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables.

Connecting to an amplifier

AUDIO INPUT

To connect two-channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic:

• Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the DVD/VCR to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables supplied.

To connect a two channel digital stereo (PCM) or A/V receiver with multi-channel decoder:

1 Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jack (coaxial) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital coaxial audio cable.

2 Activate the DVD/VCR’s digital output. (See

“Audio Settings” on page 13).

Digital multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel audio/video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD/VCR, including MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS. Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver to verify this.

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Accessory audio/video (A/V) connections

To connect the DVD/VCR to an accessory component:

• Connect the VCR IN LINE1 (back) or LINE2 (front) jacks on the DVD/VCR to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, such as a VCR or camcorder, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to “Recording with the VCR” on page 16.)

Remote control

The remote control requires two AAA (RO3) batteries. We recommend that you replace the batteries on a yearly basis or when the operation of the remote control becomes intermittent or unsatisfactory. Replace the original batteries with new AAA batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

To replace the batteries:

1 Press the lock tab of the battery holder and

open the battery compartment.

Notes

• Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected.

• If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

• To play six-channel digital surround sound though a digital connection, your receiver must have a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

• To see the audio format of the current DVD displayed on the screen, press AUDIO.

• Your DVD/VCR does not perform internal (2-channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi-channel surround, you must connect your DVD/VCR to a DTS compatible receiver through one of your DVD/VCR’s digital audio outputs.

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2 Place two AAA batteries in the battery holder,

matching the + and – in the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery holder.

Cautions

• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

• Make sure that you follow the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may damage the device.

• Do not mix different types of batteries together (for example, Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries with new ones.

• If the remote is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

• Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged. They can overheat and rupture.

Range and angle

The range of the remote control is approximately 23 feet (7 m), and 30° in each direction from the front of the player.

Using your DVD/VCR

After the connections are made, you are ready to use your DVD/VCR.

Turning your DVD/VCR on and off

To turn your DVD/VCR on and off:

1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 2 Press the POWER button to turn on your

DVD/VCR.

3 Press the POWER button again to turn off

your DVD/VCR.

Playing a tape

To play a tape:

1 Turn on your TV 2 Press VCR to switch control to the VCR deck. 3 Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

• If the DVD/VCR is turned off, it turns on automatically when the tape is loaded.

• If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press POWER once.

4 Press PLAY to start playback.

If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the DVD/VCR starts playback automatically.

5 Press STOP () to stop playback.

If the tape reaches the end before you press STOP ( ) the DVD/VCR automatically stops, rewinds, then ejects the tape.

Note

It is not necessary to select tape speed for playback because it is automatically selected by the DVD/VCR.

6 Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT ( VCR on

the front of the player) to eject the tape.

Tracking

Auto Tracking

Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks and begins when:

• A tape is played for the first time.

• The tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.

• Streaks or snow appear due to scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking

To manually adjust the tracking use the / (TRK) buttons on the remote during playback.

Notes

• Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment.

• Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than three seconds.

VCR playback options

Buttons Operations

EJECT ( ) PAUSE ( )

FORWARD ()

BACKWARD ()

CLEAR Press to reset the current tape counter to

TRK (track)

AUDIO Press to set the tape audio to HIFI, LEFT,

CM SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip

Press to eject the tape in the VCR deck. Press to pause playback.

Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time

Note: After five minutes in Still mode the DVD/VCR stops to protect the tape and video heads.

Press to scan forward. In STOP mode, fast forwards the tape. In PAUSE mode, starts slow

motion playback. Press PLAY normal playback.

Note: After 3 minutes in SEARCH or SLOW MOTION mode the DVD/VCR returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

Press to scan backward. In STOP mode, rewinds the tape. Press PLAY

normal playback. Note: After three minutes in SEARCH mode the

DVD/VCR returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

0:00:00. To automatically go to tape counter position 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is in STOP mode.

Press to manually reduce noise on the screen

during tape playback. Tracking is set automatically when a tape is inserted.

RIGHT, or NORMAL. Press the / buttons to select the tape audio you want.

forward 30 seconds on the tape (max. 120 seconds.)

to return to

Playing a disc

To play a disc:

1 Turn on your TV 2 Press DVD to switch control to the DVD deck. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE ( DVD on the

front of the player) to open the disc tray.

4 Load the disc into the tray, with the label side

up.

5 Press OPEN/CLOSE () ( DVD on the

front of the player) to close the tray. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY or start the playback using the

6 To stop the playback, press STOP ().

HOME

menu.

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The DVD/VCR records the stopped point,

ACD

depending on the disc. appears on the screen briefly.

Press PLAY to resume playback (from the stopped point). If you press STOP () again or unloaded the disc, ( appears on the screen and the DVD/VCR memory is cleared.

7 Press OPEN/CLOSE ( DVD on the

front of the player) to open the tray and remove the disc.

Press OPEN/CLOSE ( DVD on the front of the player) to close the disc tray, or press POWER ( ). The disc tray closes automatically and the DVD/VCR turns off.

Note

If parental control is set and the DVD is not within the rating settings, you must input the password.

(See “Lock Settings” on page 13).

Disc playback features

Buttons Operations Discs

OPEN/CLOSE ()

PAUSE ( )

BACKWARD () FORWARD ()

SKIP (

)

REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT

A-B Press during playback to select the

ZOOM Press to enlarge the video image.

Press to open or close the disc tray.

Press to pause playback. Press repeatedly to play

frame-by-frame. Note: You can also use the /

buttons to step backward or forward while in PAUSE mode.

During playback, press repeatedly to select the scan speed (either backward or forward).

DVD—four steps Audio CD—three steps

In PAUSE mode, press for slow motion playback (four steps)

Press during playback to go to the next chapter or track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter or track.

Press SKIP ( ) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter or track.

repeatedly to select a REPEAT mode.

DVD—Chapter/Title/Off Audio CD, MP3/WMA

discs—Track/All/Off

play mode you want. Repeats a sequence between A (start point) and B (end point) during playback. Press ENTER at the selected end point, then the repeat sequence begins.

(x1 size – x2 size – x4 size – x1 size (normal size))

You can move through the zoomed picture using the

ALL

DVD

MP3

DVD

ALL

ACD MP3

WMA

ALL

DVD

ACD

DVD

/ / buttons. Press

CLEAR to exit.

Buttons Operations Discs

RANDOM RANDOM—Plays tracks in random

TITLE Press to open the Title menu on the

DISC MENU Press to open the disc menu on the

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

AUDIO

order.

screen, if the current DVD title has a menu. Otherwise, the disc menu may open.

screen. During playback, press SUBTITLE,

then press the

/ buttons repeatedly to select the subtitle language you want.

During DVD playback, press ANGLE repeatedly to select the angle you want (availability depends on the DVD).

Press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different audio language or audio track.

ACD MP3

WMA

DVD

Accessing the menus

Using the VCR menus

To use the VCR menus:

1 Press VCR to switch to VCR mode (if you are

not already in VCR mode).

2 Press SETUP/MENU. The

3 Use / to select the menu you want, then

press ENTER (OK).

4 Use / to select the option you want on

the selected menu, then press / to change the setting.

5 Press SETUP/MENU to exit the menu.

Note

Menus remain on screen for three minutes.

Menu Available options

Month—Set the month of the year Day—Set the date (the day of the week is

shown automatically)

CLOCK

Year—Set the year Time—Set the time of day Note: The clock uses the 12 hour system, so

make sure you set AM or PM, as appropriate.

Main Menu

opens.

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Menu Available options

Enter as many as eight programs to record.

Month—Choose the month of the year Day—Choose the date (the day of the week is

shown automatically)

Start—Choose the time to start recording Stop—Choose the time to stop recording INPUT—Choose LINE1 or LINE2 to record SPEED—Choose the record speed REPEAT—Choose WEEKLY to record the same

program for eight weeks, choose DAILY to record a program at the same time of day for eight days, or choose ONCE to record only one program.

If eight programs are already entered, FULLY PROGRAMMED appears on the screen momentarily.

Press SETUP/MENU to memorize the program.

Notes:

• Make sure that you insert a recordable tape into the VCR before the first programmed time.

• If you make a mistake or want to change a setting, use to select the option and correct it using / .

PROGRAM

SETUP

• If the program preset time is past, the “PAST TIME PROGRAMMED” message appears on the TV screen. Return to the incorrect program and program it with the correct time.

• If you enter a past date, the timer recording will be performed on that date next year.

• If the power fails or the player is unplugged, the clock and timer settings are kept in memory for only 3 seconds. Otherwise you must reset the clock and timer.

• If the tape indicator is blinking, no tape is loaded.

• When you are playing a DVD at programmed recording time, the player automatically changes to VCR mode and starts recording.

• The DVD/VCR automatically powers off when timer recording ends.

• If the recording start and stop time overlap on the same day, the second program will not start recording until the first program is finished.

To check or erase a program, select the program from the menu with / . Press

CLEAR to erase. FUNCTION OSD—Turns the on-screen display

(OSD) ON or OFF. AUDIO MODE—Choose from HI-FI (stereo)

and NORMAL (mono - default) AUDIO OUTPUT—Selects the audio output

from the AUDIO OUT terminals. Choose STEREO (default), LEFT, or RIGHT.

Using the DVD Setup menus

In this menu system there are several ways to customize the settings. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require more levels for some settings.

To change settings using the Setup menu:

1 Press DVD to switch to DVD mode (if you are

not already in DVD mode).

1 Press SETUP/MENU. The

Main Menu

with the LANGUAGE sub-menu selected.

2 Use / to select the menu you want, then

press to go to the second level.

3 Use / to select the option you want,

then press to go to the next level.

4 Use / to select the setting you want on

the selected menu, then press ENTER (OK) to confirm your setting.

5 Press SETUP/MENU or PLAY to exit the

menu.

Notes

• Press to go back to the previous level.

• Menus remain on screen for 3 minutes.

Menu Available settings

Language Settings

Display Settings

Menu Language—You can select a language for the setup menu and information display.

Disc Audio*—You can select a language for the DVD audio.

Disc Subtitle*—You can select a language for the DVD subtitle.

Disc Menu*—You can select a language for the DVD menu.

* Select ORIGINAL (the original language in which the disc was recorded, or OTHER (to select another language. See “Language code list” on page 18. Enter with the number buttons, then press ENTER (OK). If you enter the wrong code, press CLEAR.)

TV Aspect—Choose from standard 4:3, or wide screen 16:9, depending on your TV.

Display Mode—Choose from Letterbox (a wide picture with bands at the top and bottom), or Panscan (displays a wide-screen picture using the whole screen, but cuts off portions on both sides).

Progressive Scan—Choose from On or Off. If you choose On you must be connected to a TV that is compatible with progressive scan and be connected using the Component Video jacks.

TV Output Select—Choose from YPbPr (when your player is connected to a TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks, or S-VIDEO (when your player is connected to a TV using an S-Video cable).

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Menu Available settings

Function

Tape speed

Date

Time

Audio Settings

Lock Settings

Others

Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG—You can select Bitstream (if you connect to equipment with

Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder), PCM (to automatically downmix to two-channel PCM audio), or Off.

Sampling Freq.—You can select 96 kHz or 48 kHz (if your receiver or amplifier is not capable

of decoding 96 kHz signals). DRC (Dynamic Range Control)—You can set

the DRC to On if you want to listen to a movie at a lower volume, without losing clarity.

Vocal—Set to On only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. Mixes the karaoke channels on the disc into normal stereo sound.

Rating–You can select the rating restrictions for your DVD player. Ratings are 1–8 (1 is the most restrictive). When you select this option, you must enter a password.

Set Password–You can enter or change your password.

Note: If you forget your password, you can clear the password by going to the Setup menu, selecting Start, then pressing ENTER (OK). Input the six-digit number (210449), select OK when the message appears, then press ENTER (OK). The password is cleared.

Area Code–You can enter the area code whose standards were used to rate the DVD (see “Area code list” on page 19). Press

ENTER (OK) to confirm your selection. B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion)—You can

select the black level for discs you are viewing. Choose On (expanded gray scale - 0 IRE cut off), or Off (standard gray scale - 7.5 IRE cut off).

Using the on-screen display - VCR

Some of these functions will be displayed every time the DVD/VCR is operated.

Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen as follows.

Counter Memory

This feature is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times.

To use the counter memory:

1 Begin recording or playing a tape. 2 Press CLK/CNT until the real-time counter is

displayed on the TV screen.

3 At the point that you want to locate later,

reset the real-time counter to “0:00:00” by pressing CLEAR.

4 Continue to play or record. 5 Press STOP when recording or playback

finishes.

6 Press BACKWARD. The tape

automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about “0:00:00”.

Tape Remaining

This function displays the amount of time remaining on the tape during recording or playback. Press CLK/CNT repeatedly until the REM indicator displays on the TV screen during recording or playback. The remaining tape length may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the tape and the kind of the tape (T-140, T-160, or T-210.).

Notes

•

The function displays can be seen on the TV screen for 5 seconds.

• The clock (or tape counter, or tape remaining) mode will be displayed until you press ENTER (OK).

• The tape counter and the remaining tape

length indicator appear only when a cassette is inserted. Also, the remaining tape length indicator appears after any tape operation.

Each time you press ENTER (OK), the TV screen changes in the following sequence:

Real-Time Counter

If a tape with contents recorded on it is inserted into the VCR, the real-time counter shows length of the tape running in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display.

Using the on-screen display - DVD

Some DVDs require a specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, indicating that the action is prohibited or is not available.

Displaying information while watching TV

While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display or remove the information displayed on-screen.

Displaying disc information on screen

You can display various information about the disc loaded on screen. Some items can be changed using the menu.

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To display disc information on screen:

DVD

1 Press DISPLAY once to show playback

information.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

2 Select an item by pressing / and

change or select the setting by pressing

/ .

• Title—Current title (or track) number/total

number of titles (or tracks)

• Chapter—Current chapter number/total

number of chapters

• Time—Elapsed playing time

• Audio—Selected audio language (DVD

VIDEO only) or audio channel

• Subtitle—Selected subtitle

• Angle—Selected angle/total number of

angles

To recall or clear a marked scene:

1 During disc playback, press SEARCH.

marker search menu appears on the screen.

2 Within ten seconds, press / to select a

marked scene that you want to recall or clear.

3 Press ENTER (OK). Playback starts from the

marked scene.

- OR Press CLEAR and the marker number is

erased from the list.

4 You can play any marker by entering its

number on the marker search menu.

Last scene memory

Your player memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the DVD/VCR or switch off the DVD/VCR. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.

Notes

• Your DVD/VCR does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the DVD/VCR before you play it.

• The Last Scene Memory function for a previous DVD title is erased once a different DVD title is played.

Screen saver

The

Note

If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen display disappears.

Using special playback options

If a menu screen is displayed

In some cases, the disc menu might appear. Press the

title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.

Time search

To start playing at a selected time on the disc:

1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The time

search box shows the elapsed playing time.

2 Press / to select the time clock icon.

The time input box [-:--:--] appears.

3 Input the required start time in hours,

minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR to remove the wrong number. Then enter the correct number.

4 Press ENTER (OK) to confirm. Playback

starts from the selected time.

Marker search

You can start playback from as many as nine memorized points.

To enter a marker:

1 Press MARKER at the desired point on the

disc. The Marker icon briefly appears on the TV screen.

2 Repeat to enter up to nine markers.

/ / buttons to select the

DVD

The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD player in Stop mode for approximately five minutes.

Additional DVD information

• If you press once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback is cancelled.

• Zoom may not work on some DVDs.

• When you are playing a DVD disc that contains scenes recorded from different camera angles, the angle indicator will blink on the TV screen during playback as an indication that angle switching is possible.

• The A-B repeat function is available only in the current track.

Playing an audio CD or MP3/WMA files

Your DVD/VCR can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read the following MP3/WMA audio file requirement.

MP3/WMA audio file requirements

File extensions—.MP3, .WMA. Sampling frequency—within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),

within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA) Bit rate—within 8 - 320 kbps (MP3), 32 - 192

kbps (WMA) CD-R Format—ISO 9660 Total number of files in a folder—Less than 1000 Files names should have a maximum of eight

letters and must use the .mp3 or .wma extension. They should not contain special characters, such as / ,?, ‘, “, <, >, or |.

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To play an audio CD or MP3/WMA files:

1 Insert the recorded media into the disc tray.

The

Audio CD

Music

menu opens.

2 Press / to select a track or file, then

press PLAY or ENTER (OK). Playback starts.

You can use variable playback functions as described in “Using special playback options” on page 14.

3 To stop playback at any time, press

STOP .

Notes

• You can view the TV channel or video input

source by pressing RETURN ( ). If you want to return to the MENU.

• Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for

the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, “MP3 ID3 tag :None” will appear. If you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to close the information screen.

• On the on the disc. Press / / to select

the Folder icon, then press ENTER (OK) twice.

• On CDs or DVDs with mixed content (audio tracks, MP3/WMA files, or JPEG files), you can select between the

Photo

and

• If you are in a File list and want to return to the Folder list, use the / to highlight, then

press ENTER (OK) to return to the previous menu screen.

Music

menu, press DISC

Music

menu, you can display the folders

Music

menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

menu,

Audio CD and Music menu options

To select audio CD and music menu options:

1 Press / to select a track, file, or folder

on the

Audio CD

Music

menu, then press

ENTER (OK).

2 Press / to select an option, then press

ENTER (OK).

• Play—Start playback of the selected track

or file.

• Open—Opens the folder and a list of files

in the folder appears.

• Random—Start or stop random playback.

Programming playback

The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. A program can contain as many as 30 tracks.

To program playback:

1 Insert an audio CD or MP3/WMA disc into

the disc tray. The opens.

Audio CD

Movie

Music

menu,

2 Press PROGRAM. The mark appears.

Note

Press PROGRAM again to exit the program edit mode. The

mark disappears.

3 Select a track on the list, then press ENTER

to place the selected track on the Program list. Repeat to place additional tracks on the list.

4 Select the track you want to start playing on

the Program list, then press PLAY or ENTER (OK) to start.

Playback begins in the order in which you programmed the tracks. Playback stops after all of the tracks on the Program list have played once.

5 To resume normal playback, select a track on

the list, then press PLAY .

Repeating programmed tracks

Press REPEAT to select the desired repeat mode.

• Track—repeats the current track

• All—repeats all the tracks on the programmed list.

• Off (No display)—does not repeat.

Note

If you press once during repeat track playback, the repeat playback is cancelled.

Erasing a Track from the Program list

To erase a track from the Program list:

1 In Stop mode, press PROGRAM. The

mark appears.

2 Press / / to select the track that

you want to erase from the Program list.

3 Press CLEAR. The track is erased. 4 Repeat Steps 1- 3 to erase additional tracks

on the list.

Erasing the complete Program list

To erase the Program list:

1 In Stop mode, press PROGRAM. The

mark appears.

2 Press / / to select

press ENTER (OK). The program is cleared.

Note

Programs are also cleared when the power is turned off or the disc is removed.

Clear All, then

Viewing JPEG files

Your DVD/VCR can view JPEG files. Before viewing JPEG files, read the Photo file requirements below:

Photo file requirements

File extensions—.JPG (if files have .JPEG or .JPE extensions they must be renamed with the .JPG extension). Files without the .JPG extension will not be read.

Photo size—Less than 5 MB recommended Maximum files in a folder—Less than 1000

Note

Some discs may be incompatible due to a different recording format or the condition of the disc.

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To view JPEG files:

1 Insert the recorded media containing .JPG

files into the disc tray. The

Photo

opens.

2 Press / to select a folder, then press

ENTER (OK).

3 If you want to view a specific file, press

/ to select the file, then press

ENTER (OK) or PLAY .

4 To stop viewing at any time, press STOP

().

Notes

• If you are in a File list and want to return to the Folder list, press

press ENTER (OK) to return to the previous menu screen.

• Press DISC MENU to move to the next page.

• On CDs or DVDs with mixed content (audio tracks, MP3/WMA files, or JPEG files), you can choose between the

Photo

and

• To hide the Help menu while watching a picture, press RETURN.

• Some kinds of special JPEG files, such as Progressive JPEG, take longer to play than normal JPEG files.

menu by pressing TITLE repeatedly.

/ to highlight , then

Music

menu,

Photo menu options

To select the photo menu options:

1 Press / / to select a file, then

press ENTER (OK). The menu options appear.

2 Press / to select an option, then press

ENTER (OK) to confirm your selection.

• Open—Opens the folder, and a list of files

in the folder appears.

• Full Screen—Shows the selected file as

full screen.

• Slide Show—Opens the

Slide Show

menu.

Still picture—Press PAUSE/STEP () while showing a picture to pause the slide show.

Skip Images—While viewing a picture, press SKIP ( or ) once to return to the

previous file or advance to the next file. Rotate Images—Press / while viewing a

picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.

ZOOM—To zoom in on images, press ZOOM (3 steps). Press / / to move through the zoomed images.

Viewing a slide show

To view a slide show:

1 Select the Slide Show option on the

menu, then press ENTER (OK).

2 Press / / to set the options.

Object:

Movie

Photo

menu,

• Selected Views shows only selected files.

• All Views shows all files. Speed:

• Sets the slide show speed to Normal,

Slow, or Fast.

3 Select Start, then press ENTER (OK) to start

the slide show.

4 Press STOP ( ) to stop the slide show and

return to the

Photo

menu.

Playing DVD Video Recording (VR) format discs

You can play DVD-R/RW discs in your DVD/VCR. Discs must be recorded using the DVD-Video format and finalized using a DVD-recorder.

You can also play DVD-RW discs that are recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format.

To play DVD-R/RW discs:

1 Insert a DVD-R/RW disc into the disc tray,

then close the tray. Playback starts automatically.

2 Press TITLE to go to the list menu. 3 Press / to select a track, then press

PLAY or ENTER (OK). Playback starts.

4 Press STOP to stop the playback.

Notes

• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played in this player.

• CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM data by a DVD recorder. This player does not support these kinds of discs and displays “CHECK DISC” on the screen if you attempt to play them.

Recording with the VCR

Follow these instructions to record a TV or other program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording.

To record from a TV or other external component:

1 Turn on the DVD/VCR, then press DVD/VCR

(on the player) or VCR (on the remote) to select the VCR.

2 Insert a recordable VHS video tape. 3 Press INPUT to select the signal source input

providing the signal to record. If you select TV, make sure the TV is tuned to

the channel you want to record.

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4 Press SPEED on the remote to set the

recording speed to SP or SLP.

5 If you are recording from a camcorder or

another VCR, start the tape or disc in that device.

6 Press REC once to start recording. The

REC indicator lights in the display window.

7 Press STOP ( ) to stop recording.

Notes

• If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it with this recorder.

• To record for a fixed length of time, see “Instant timer recording” on page 17.

External timer recording

If the external device that is connected to the DVD/VCR has a timer reservation function, this DVD/VCR can record the input signal of the external device through the timer LINE1 jack.

To record using an external timer:

1 Connect the LINE1 input jacks on this

DVD/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the external device using the audio/video cables.

2 Set the timer reservation setting of the

external device.

3 Turn off the external device. 4 Insert a video cassette with the safety tab

intact to this DVD/VCR.

5 Press REC for more than 3 seconds on

the front panel when the DVD/VCR power is off.

The mark flashes on the display window. This DVD/VCR is set to standby mode for the

external timer recording.

Notes

• If the power of the external device is turned on using the timer reservation setting, this player detects the signals of external device and starts the recording.

• If the power of the external device is off while external timer recording, this DVD/VCR stops the external timer recording and turns off the power.

• If the power of the external device is turned on again, this DVD/VCR starts the external timer recording again.

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• External timer recording is available only for the device that is connected with LINE1 jack on this player.

• External timer recording is set to off automatically when:

- There is no recordable tape inserted.

- The STOP or PAUS E buttons are pressed

while recording.

- The power of this DVD/VCR is ON.

- When you press the REC for more than

3 seconds in the external timer record standby mode.

STOP to stop recording.

When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.

Note

Instant Timer recording is not available when the external timer record is in progress.

Instant timer recording

Instant timer recording lets you make a recording of a preset length without using the program timer.

To make an instant timer recording:

1 Follow Steps 1-4 in “Recording with the VCR”

on page 16.

2 Press REC/ITR twice. The menu appears

on the TV screen, recording starts, and the

timer indicator lights.

3 Press STOP repeatedly to select the

recording time length. Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 30 minutes (maximum 9 hours). Confirm that the VHS tape has enough remaining time before recording.

Notes

• If you set the time to 0H00M, the player goes into normal recording mode.

• Press STOP to stop the recording.

Checking the recording time

To check the recording time:

• Press REC/ITR once to check the total

recording time and the time left for the recording.

Extending the recording time

To extend the recording time:

• The recording time can be extended anytime

by pressing REC/ITR. Each subsequent press increases the

recording time by 30 minutes.

Notes

If you press PAUS E ( ) during instant timer recording, the recording is cancelled and the player goes into normal Pause mode.

Copying from DVD to VCR

You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape.

To copy from DVD to VCR:

1 Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR

deck.

2 Insert the disc you want to copy in the DVD

deck and close the disc tray.

3 Find the place on the DVD (or disc) from

which you want to start dubbing using PLAY, FF, REW, and PAUS E. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to start recording.

Program Priority

If the recording time of this DVD/VCR and the external device overlap, the earlier program takes priority.

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4 Press REC/ITR. The DVD goes into Play

mode and the VCR goes into Record mode.

5 To stop the recording at any other time, press

STOP .

Note

You must stop the recording process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the recorder may replay and record over again.

When you stop the DVD playback during copying, the recording on the VCR is automatically stopped.

Additional VCR information

• During manual recording playback or fast forward modes, the DVD/VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end. The cassette then stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected.

• After you have finished using the DVD/VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is not necessary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you do, it is ready to play or record the next time you use it.

• Do not attempt to connect more than one television set to the DVD/VCR for either recording or playback.

VCR Auto Play System

This DVD/VCR features automatic playback. When you load a tape with the safety tab removed the following occurs:

• The output source is changed to VCR mode automatically.

• The power turns on automatically and playback begins.

• At the end of the tape, the player stops, then rewinds.

• The tape is ejected after rewinding and the player turns itself off automatically.

Notes

Auto power off does not function during regular DVD play mode (power stays on.)

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

This DVD/VCR can playback S-VHS recorded tapes. However, it cannot make recordings using S-VHS format tapes.

Reference

Language code list

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

Language Code # Language Code #

Abkhazian 6566 Lingala 7678 Afar 6565 Lithuanian 7684 Afrikaans 6570 Macedonian 7775 Albanian 8381 Malagasy 7771 Ameharic 6577 Malay 7783 Arabic 6582 Malayalam 7776 Armenian 7289 Maltese 7784

Language Code # Language Code #

Assamese 6583 Maori 7773 Aymara 6588 Marathi 7782 Azerbaijani 6590 Moldavian 7779 Bashkir 6665 Mongolian 7778 Basque 6985 Nauru 7865 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Nepali 7869 Bhutani 6890 Norwegian 7879 Bihari 6672 Oriya 7982 Breton 6682 Panjabi 8065 Bulgarian 6671 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Burmese 7789 Persian 7065 Byelorussian 6669 Polish 8076 Cambodian 7577 Portuguese 8084 Catalan 6765 Quechua 8185 Chinese 9072 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Corsican 6779 Rumanian 8279 Croatian 7282 Russian 8285 Czech 6783 Samoan 8377 Danish 6865 Sanskrit 8365 Dutch 7876 Scots Gaelic 7168 English 6978 Serbian 8382 Esperanto 6979 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Estonian 6984 Shona 8378 Faroese 7079 Sindhi 8368 Fiji 7074 Singhalese 8373 Finnish 7073 Slovak 8375 French 7082 Slovenian 8376 Frisian 7089 Somali 8379 Galician 7176 Spanish 6983 Georgian 7565 Sudanese 8385 German 6869 Swahili 8387 Greek 6976 Swedish 8386 Greenlandic 7576 Tagalog 8476 Guarani 7178 Tajik 8471 Gujarati 7185 Tamil 8465 Hausa 7265 Tatar 8484 Hebrew 7387 Telugu 8469 Hindi 7273 Thai 8472 Hungarian 7285 Tibetan 6679 Icelandic 7383 Tigrinya 8473 Indonesian 7378 Tonga 8479 Interlingua 7365 Turkish 8482 Irish 7165 Turkmen 8475 Italian 7384 Twi 8487 Japanese 7465 Ukrainian 8575 Javanese 7487 Urdu 8582 Kannada 7578 Uzbek 8590 Kashmiri 7583 Vietnamese 8673 Kazakh 7575 Volapük 8679 Kirghiz 7589 Welsh 6789

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Language Code # Language Code #

Korean 7579 Wolof 8779 Kurdish 7585 Xhosa 8872 Laothian 7679 Yiddish 7473 Latin 7665 Yoruba 8979 Latvian, Lettish 7686 Zulu 9085

Area code list

Choose an area code from this list.

Area Code Area Code

Afghanistan AF Malaysia MY Argentina AR Maldives MV Australia AU Mexico MX Austria AT Monaco MC Belgium BE Mongolia MN Bhutan BT Morocco MA Bolivia BO Nepal NP Brazil BR Netherlands NL Cambodia KH Netherlands

Antilles Canada CA New Zealand NZ Chile CL Nigeria NG China CN Norway NO Colombia CO Oman OM Congo CG Pakistan PK Costa Rica CR Panama PA Croatia HR Paraguay PY Czech Republic CZ Philippines PH Denmark DK Poland PL Ecuador EC Portugal PT Egypt EG Romania RO El Salvador SV Russian

Federation Ethiopia ET Saudi Arabia SA Fiji FJ Senegal SN Finland FI Singapore SG France FR Slovak Republic SK Germany DE Slovenia SI Great Britain GB South Africa ZA Greece GR South Korea KR Greenland GL Spain ES Islands HM Sri Lanka LK Hong Kong HK Sweden SE Hungary HU Switzerland CH India IN Taiwan TW Indonesia ID Thailand TH Israel IL Turkey TR Italy IT Uganda UG Jamaica JM Ukraine UA Japan JP United States US Kenya KE Uruguay UY Kuwait KW Uzbekistan UZ

Area Code Area Code

Libya LY Vietnam VN Luxembourg LU Zimbabwe ZW

Troubleshooting

Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your DVD/VCR. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Make sure that all connections are correctly made when using with other devices.

Problem Cause Solution

No power The power cord is

Abnormal or no picture

Distorted or no sound

The playback picture is poor

disconnected The TV is not set to

receive DVD/VCR signal output

The video cable is not connected securely.

The DVD/VCR output setting and the TV resolution capabilities are mismatched.

The wrong connection

The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive DVD/VCR signal output

The audio cables are not connected securely

The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off

The AUDIO options are set to the incorrect position

The disc is dirty Clean the disc The TV channels are

not tuned in correctly

The tape heads are dirty

The tape is a rental or was recorded on another VCR.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.

Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD/VCR appears on the TV screen.

Connect the video cable to the jacks securely.

Check the TV’s capability. Check the mode of

connections, such as S-Video or components.

Check the connection.

Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the DVD/VCR

Connect the audio cable to the jacks securely

Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable

Set the AUDIO options to the correct position

Check the tuning, carry out tuning again

Clean the video heads

Use TRK ( / ) for manual tracking adjustment while the tape is playing

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The DVD/VCR does not start playback

Video tape cannot be inserted

The remote control does not work correctly

The camcorder image is not shown

The camcorder image is not shown on TV screen

Timer recording is not possible

Cannot record or did not record successfully

No disc or tape is inserted

An unplayable disc is inserted

The disc is placed upside down

The disc is not placed within the guide

The disc is dirty Clean the disc The Rating level is

set The cassette

compartment may not be empty

There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and your DVD/VCR

The batteries in the remote control are exhausted

The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD/VCR

The remote control is too far from the DVD/VCR

This remote control uses the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions, such as PLAY

The camcorder is off Turn camcorder on and operate

The DVD/VCR’s source is set incorrectly

The DVD/VCR clock is not set to the correct time

The timer has been programmed incorrectly

The TIMER Record indicator light does not appear after programming the timer

The remaining blank space on the tape is insufficient

The source you are trying to record is copy-protected

Insert a disc or tape (make sure that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit)

Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and Regional code.)

Place the disc with the playback side down

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide

Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level

Eject the tape

Remove the obstacle

Replace the batteries with new ones

Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD/VCR

Operate the remote control within 23ft (7m)

When using a VCR, first press the VCR button. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button

it correctly

Use INPUT to select the correct input channel (LINE1 or LINE2)

Set the clock to the correct time

Reprogram the timer

Reprogram the timer and turn off the DVD/VCR to enable the timer

Use another tape

You cannot record the source

Stereo Audio Record or Playback is not present

TV is not Stereo-compatible

Broadcast program is not in stereo format

DVD/VCR LINE Out jacks are not connected to TV A/V In jacks

DVD/VCR Audio/Video Out is not selected for viewing at the TV

No solution

Make A/V connections. Stereo is available only on A/V output from DVD/VCR.

Select AUX or A/V source as TV input

Maintaining

Handling and cleaning the DVD/VCR

Shipping the DVD/VCR

Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the DVD/VCR, for maximum protection, re-pack the it as it was originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

• Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide

spray near the DVD/VCR.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact

with the DVD/VCR for a long period of time because they can leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the case

• To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

• Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the player.

Maintaining the DVD/VCR

This DVD/VCR is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be diminished.

Depending on the operating environment, regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use.

For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

Care and handling of discs

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

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Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Note

Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage tapes, discs, or internal parts.

Resetting the DVD/VCR

Reset your DVD/VCR if you observe any of the following symptoms:

• When the DVD/VCR is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.

• When the display window does not work.

• When the DVD/VCR does not operate normally.

To reset the DVD/VCR:

• Press and hold the POWER button for more than five seconds. This forces the DVD/VCR to turn off. Press the POWER button again to turn the DVD/VCR back on.

- OR Unplug the power cord and then plug the

power cord again after more than five seconds.

Specifications

General

Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 16W Dimensions (approx.) 16.9 × 3.1 × 10.2 in.

(w × h × d) (430 × 79 × 260 mm) Mass (approx.) 8.8 lbs (4 kg) Operating temperature 41°F to 104°F

Operating humidity 5% to 90% Signal system NTSC

VCR Specifications

Head system Four head helical

Timer 12-hour display type

Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec

Tape width 12.7 mm

(5°C to 40°C)

scan azimuth system

with AM, PM

LP: 16.67 mm/sec SLP: 11.12 mm/sec

Rewind time About 3 min. (T-120) Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio > 43 dB Dynamic range > 88 dB Channel separation > 60 dB

DVD specifications

Laser system Semiconductor laser,

wavelength 650 nm

Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz):

8 Hz to 44 kHz, DVD (PCM 48 kHz):

8 Hz to 20 kHz

CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio > 100 dB (Analog out) Harmonic distortion < 0.008% Dynamic range > 95 dB (DVD/CD)

Inputs

VIDEO IN (LINE1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync

negative, RCA jack × 2 AUDIO IN (LINE1,2) -6 dBm more than

47 ohms, RCA jack

(L, R) × 2

Outputs

VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync

neg., RCA jack × 1 S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p),

75 ohms, neg. sync,

Mini DIN 4-pin × 1

75 ohms COMPONENT VID. OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p),

75 ohms, neg. sync,

RCA jack × 1 (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p),

75 ohms, RCA jack × 2 Audio output (digital) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 ohms,

RCA jack × 1 Audio output (analog) 1.1 Vrms (1 kHz,

-6 dB), 600 ohms,

RCA jack (L, R) × 2

Accessories:

Video cable (1) Audio cable (L, R)(1) Remote Control (1) Batteries (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Legal notices

FCC compliance statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

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particular installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the owner’s manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

© 2007 Insignia. Insignia and the Insignia logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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90-Day Limited Warranty

Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new DVD/VCR (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Insignia brand products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.

HOW LONG DOES THE COVERAGE LAST?

The Warranty Period lasts for 90 days from the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your home.

WHERE IS THE WARRANTY VALID?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in the United States and Canada.

WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY NOT COVER?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction

• Installation

• Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning

strikes

• Accident

• Misuse

• Abuse

• Negligence

• Commercial use

• Modification of any part of the Product, including

the antenna

• Plasma display panel damaged by static

(non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).

This warranty also does not cover:

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply

• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility

authorized by Insignia to service the Product

• Products sold as is or with all faults

• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries

• Products where the factory applied serial number

has been altered or removed

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Contact Insignia: For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289

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