JVC HR-XV28SEK User Manual

DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-XV28S

PAL

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT1058-001A

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This 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 to persons.

The exclamation mark 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 product. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Notes on copyrights:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. 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.

SERIALNUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No.

Serial No.

CAUTION: When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

The STANDBY/ON Í/I button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “Í” shows electrical power standby and “I” shows ON.

CAUTION:

This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference, should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location see service procedure. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of 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. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

This product is manufactured to comply with the

radio interference requirements of EEC

DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/

EEC.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Important notes on controlling this unit

This unit uses one set of controls to operate both DVD and VCR. The following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each part.

1. Í/I Button Press the Í/I button on the remote control or front panel to turn on this unit.

2. DVD Button Press DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the DVD. The DVD indicator will light on the front panel display to show that the DVD is selected.

3. VCR Button Press the VCR button on the remote control when you want to control the VCR. The VCR indicator will light on the front panel display to show that the VCR is selected.

4. DVD/VCR Button Press the DVD/VCR button on the front panel to toggle control between the DVD and the VCR.

Introduction

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important notes on controlling this unit . . . . . . . . . 2

Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About the symbols for instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote Control Operation Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Selecting the Viewing Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparation

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting to Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before Operation-VCR part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-16

Tuning in a video channel on your TV . . . . . . . . . 12

Initial preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the clock Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To set the colour system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to use the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tuning in TV Stations Automatically . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tuning in TV Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Changing the order of TV Stations

Deleting TV Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Operation-DVD part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• Menu Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• Display Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . . . . 18

OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) . . . . . . . . . . . 18

LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

• Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

• Password (Security Code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

• Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operation

Operation with tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-24

Playing a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

• CM (Commercial Message) Skip. . . . . . . . . . 20

• OPR (Optimum Picture Response) . . . . . . . . 20

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

VIDEO Plus+ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Timer recording using On Screen Display . . . .23-24

Additional Operation - VCR part. . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (NIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

On Screen Display (F.OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tape Counter Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Wide Screen Compatibility 16:9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

To set the decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording from External Components. . . . . . . . . .27

Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Operation with DVD and Video CD . . . . . . . . . . 28-30

Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Moving to another CHAPTER / TRACK . . . . .28

• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . .29

• Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Instant Replay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Disc Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Camera Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Operation with Audio CD and MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . .31

On-Screen Display - DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34

Audio CD and MP3 Disc Features . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Repeat Track / All / Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

• Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

• Erasing a Track from “Program” List . . . . . . . .34

• Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . . .34

Viewing a JPEG Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Still Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

To rotate picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Reference

Language and Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Area Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

About the symbols for instructions

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage.

Note: Indicates special operating features of this unit.

Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

INTRODUCTION

Before Use

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit can play SVCD, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files.

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 unit.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

• Do not use irregular shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally programmed by software manufacturers. This unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, therefore some playback features may not be available or other functions may be added.

Track (Video CD and audio CD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want.

Scene

On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling you to locate the scene you want. A scene is composed of one or several tracks.

Types of video CDs

There are two types of video CDs:

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact with the system via menus, search functions, or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played if they are included in the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)

Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not equipped with PBC.

Remote Control Operation Range

Regional code of the DVD player and DVDs

This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region “2” encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of player can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “2” or “ALL”. If you try to play any other discs, the message “Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)

The main film content or accompanying feature content or additional feature content, or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

• Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor

•Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor

Remote control battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the

AAA

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

remote control, and insert two (R03/AAA) size batteries with + and - aligned correctly.

Before Use (Continued)

Precautions

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit

The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

When setting the unit

The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

To keep the surface clean

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber of plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the cabinet

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 unit.

To obtain a clear picture

The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality will be poor. Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your nearest dealer.

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.

About Symbols

About the symbol display

“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner’s manual is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on that specific DVD video disc.

About the disc symbols for instructions

A section whose title has one of the following symbol is applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

DVD

VCD

Video CDs.

Audio CDs.

MP3

MP3 disc.

JPEG

JPEG disc.

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Notes on Discs

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not 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, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.

Selecting the Viewing Source

You must select one of your output sources (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen.

• If you want to view DVD deck output source:

Press DVD until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.

• If you want to view VCR deck output source:

Press VCR until VCR indicator in the display window lights and output source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.

Notes:

• If you insert a disc while the DVD+VCR is in the VCR mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to DVD mode automatically.

• If you insert a cassette tape without prevention tab while the DVD+VCR is in the DVD mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to VCR mode automatically.

Front Panel

Disc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

Remote Sensor

Point the DVD+VCR remote control here.

Display Windows

< OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc tray.

;

Pause playback or recording. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

∫

Stops playback of the disc or tape.

< EJECT

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

PROG. (-/+)

To scan up or down through memorized channels.

- DVD: Skip to next chapter or track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search.

- VCR: Advances the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search.

Starts playback of a disc or tape.

To record normally or to activate

One-touch Timer Recording by

repeated presses.

- DVD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track. Press and hold button for about two seconds to search backward.

- VCR: Rewinds the tape during the stop mode or for fast reverse picture search.

VCR/DVD

Select one of your output sources to view on the TV

screen between DVD and VCR.

Video IN Jack

Í/I

Switches the DVD+VCR ON and STANDBY.

Audio IN (L/R) Jacks

Display Window

The DVD deck is selected.

A disc is in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when no disc.)

Indicates repeat mode.

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DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. (VCR part only)

A cassette is in the VCR deck.

The VCR deck is selected.

Lights when TV mode is active.

DVD+VCR is Recording.

(VCR part only)

Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc).

Remote Control

Switches DVD+VCR ON and STANDBY

To view channels selected by the VCR

tuner or by the TV tuner.

TV/VCR •

DVD •

Select the DVD+VCR function mode to

DVD.

VCR •

Select the DVD+VCR function mode to

VCR.

DISPLAY

- - : - -

- Accesses On-Screen Display (DVD).

- Shows you the current time or counter (VCR).

2/1/3/4

- PR/TRK (+/-): Selects VCR channels.

Adjusts manually the tape’s picture on

- Selects menu options.

the screen.

SETUP/MENU (i)

Accesses or removes DVD Setup

menu and VCR menu.

ENTER/OK

Confirms menu selections. Displays

functions on the TV screen.

;

- Pause playback or recording.

- Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

(6) •

- For fast reverse picture search.

- Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode.

Starts playback.

(5) •

- For fast forward picture search.

- Advances the tape during the STOP mode.

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

REPEAT •

Repeat chapter, track, title or all.

RANDOM ( ) •

- Plays tracks in random order.

- CM SKIP

REPEAT A-B •

Repeats sequence between two points

Selects recording speed.

(A and B)

VIDEO Plus+ •

To display the programme menu for

VIDEO Plus+ programming.

OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT (<)

- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

- Opens and closes the disc tray.

AUX

Select input source for recording into tape.

DISC MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

SKIP (:/9)

Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track. Skip to next chapter or track.

RETURN

- Removes the setup menu.

- Displays the menu of a video CD with PBC.

∫

Stops playback or recording.

MNL. PROG.

Places a track on the program list.

CLEAR ( )

Removes a track number on the program menu or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu.

• A.MONITOR

Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (VCD).

• SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

• ANGLE

Selects a DVD camera angle, if available.

• ZOOM

•

Enlarges DVD video image.

• MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

• SEARCH

Displays Marker Search menu.

• TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

• REC (¥)

Records normally or activates One touch Timer Recording with repeated presses.

•

Note: This remote control uses the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex. PLAY). When using a VCR, first press the VCR button. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button.

Rear Panel

AERIAL

Connect the aerial using this jack.

DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)

Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.

EURO AV2 DECODER (VCR IN+OUT/DVD OUT)

Connect to pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box or another video recorder.

Connect to a power source.

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AC Power Cord

EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO (VCR IN+OUT/DVD OUT)

Connect to your TV set or another video recorder.

COAXIAL (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

RF.OUT

Connect to your TV using this jack.

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

Connections

Tips:

• Depending on your TV and other equipment there are

various ways you can connect the player.

• Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information.

Notes:

• The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be

distorted during playback. Position the units away from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

• Make sure the DVD+VCR is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

• Do not connect the DVD+VCR’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not connect the DVD+VCR via another VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Connecting to a TV

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

Basic connection (AV)

1. Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO on the rear

panel of this unit to the SCART input socket on the TV using a SCART lead (not supplied). For TV without SCART, connect the yellow VIDEO OUT jack and DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks of this unit to the TV.

2. Some TV broadcasters transmit encoded television

signals which you can only see with a purchased or rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to this unit.

Basic connection (RF)

1. Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/

outdoor antenna to AERIAL jack on the rear panel of this unit.

2. Connect the supplied RF antenna cable from the

RF.OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit to your television’s Antenna Input.

Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INAERIAL

Rear of this unit (Basic connection)

SCART INPUT

Satellite or Set Top Box

Connections (Continued)

Connecting to Optional

Equipment

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic

Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT or AUDIO OUT (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) jacks on this unit

to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables.

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2 or DTS)

1. Connect one of this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

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

2. You will need to activate this unit’s digital output.

(See “AUDIO” on page 18).

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 unit (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Notes:

• 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.

• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

• To see the audio format of the current DVD in the OnScreen Display, press A.MONITOR.

PREPARATION

Warning:

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

Rear of this unit

2 channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround connection.

Digital multi-channel connection

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

DVD exclusive out

Before Operation-VCR part

Tuning in a video channel on your TV

Notes:

• The output frequency of this DVD+VCR is set at UHF channel 36. If channel 36 is already used by another TV station, or if the picture is distorted, you can change the transmitter channel of your DVD+VCR. Stages 5 ~ 8 will show you how to change the output frequency of your DVD+VCR.

• Your TV receives signals from the DVD+VCR like another TV station. You have to select a channel number on your TV and tune it in so that you may watch video tapes. If you have used a SCART then your TV should already have a dedicated video channel built into it, usually called AV.

1. Make sure that you have correctly installed your

DVD+VCR as described earlier in this book. Press Í/I to turn on your DVD+VCR. Turn on your TV.

2. Insert a pre-recorded video tape into your DVD+VCR

and press Select a TV channel which you wish to watch video. Don’t worry if you don’t have a video-tape to play at this stage! If you switch your DVD+VCR on and continue stages 3 ~ 4, instead of seeing video playback tune your TV until you see a bright blue screen.

3. Tune this channel until the video picture is sharp and

the sound is clear. If you have used a SCART or AUDIO and VIDEO cables you will not have to tune your TV, simply select the AV channel. The AV channel is already pre-tuned for optimum video playback on your TV.

4. Store this channel on your TV.

You will need to look at the TV instruction book if you do not know how to do this.

5. Only carry out stages 5 ~ 8 if you cannot obtain

clear video playback as described in stages 1 ~

Select a TV channel which you wish to watch video. Make sure that your DVD+VCR is in standby pressing Í/I on the remote control (only the clock will be displayed).

6. Press PROG. (+/-) on the front of your DVD+VCR for

more than 4 seconds. RF36 will appear in the display window. The following picture will be displayed on the TV screen.

on the remote control.

7. Use PROG. (+/-) to select another video channel. You may select any channel number between 22 and

68.

8. Select a TV channel which you wish to watch video.

Press Í/I on the front of your DVD+VCR when you have finished. Tune this channel so that a bright blue screen appears. Store this channel on your TV.

Notes:

Make sure that you have correctly installed your DVD+VCR and successfully tuned in a dedicated video channel on your TV. If you do not tune in a dedicated video channel on your TV you will be unable to view and record video tapes!

Initial preset

For the following steps we do assume that you have just connected your video recorder for the very first time. In this case the video recorder is on after mains connection. You should not touch any buttons yet. On the connected TV you will now see.

Note: If this menu does not appear, your video recorder was programmed already.

1. If you have a satellite receiver, make sure that it is connected to your VCR, switched on and Sky News has been selected.

ACMS

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2. Press ENTER/OK to start the automatic storing of the channels of the TV stations in your area.

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3. The TV STATION TABLE will appear when tuning is completed. Press i to save your settings.

RF CHANNEL 36

SET

Before Operation-VCR part

Setting the clock Manually

The clock in your DVD+VCR controls time and date settings for your DVD+VCR.

1. Press i.

Press 2 or 1 to select SET. Press ENTER/OK. The auto adjust mode can be set to “OFF” by pressing ENTER/OK if you want to set the time manually.

HH MN DD MM YY

:..- -

- -

SET

2. Use the 3 or 4 on the remote control to alter the

HOURS, MINUTES, DAY, MONTH and YEAR. Please note your DVD+VCR uses a 24 hour clock. e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00. The day of the week will appear automatically when you enter the year.

3. If you make a mistake press 2 or 1 and enter the

correct details.

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To set the colour system

1. Press i.

2. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

3. Press 2 or 1 to select the SYS and press ENTER/ OK.

4. Press 3 or 4 to select according to the COLOUR system used.

AUTO

PAL

SET

SYS

MESECAM

OSD

OSD ON OFF

5. Press 2 or 1 to select the RF AUDIO. Press 3 or 4 to select according to the RF AUDIO used.

RF-I/I

RF-B/G

SET

SYS

RF-D/K

OSD

OSD ON OFF

6. Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

SYS

PREPARATION

HH MN DD MM YY

:..00 1 01 05 SAT 8

SET

4. Press i to return to a TV picture.

Before Operation-VCR part

How to use the main menu

This DVD+VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. The menus are controlled by the Remote Control Handset.

1. Switch on your TV set and DVD+VCR by pressing

the Í/I button.

2. Press i button. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

SYS

ON OFF

•REC - Timer recording setting (see p. 23).

• PR SET - Manual tuning setting (see p. 15).

•ACMS - ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory

System) (see p. 14).

• SET - Date & clock setting (see p. 13).

• SYS - To set the Colour TV System (see p. 13).

• (Dr.) - To check a problem with your VCR (see

p. 26).

• F.OSD ON/OFF - To display the operational mode

of your VCR (see p. 25).

• (16:9/4:3) - To select the aspect ratio of your

TV (see p. 26).

• DECODER - To use a pay-TV decoder (or

Satellite) with your VCR (see p. 26).

• (OPR) - To improve the playback picture (see p.

20). Appear when playback only.

• NIC - To activate or deactivate the NICAM digital

sound (see p. 25).

Tip: You can change the menu language on the DVD setup menu. (See the Menu Language on page 17.)

3. Press 2 and 1 to select the desired menu. Press ENTER/OK and use 3 or 4 to select.

4. Press i to return to a TV picture.

SET

OSD

Tuning in TV Stations

Automatically

If the TV broadcast signal is weak your DVD+VCR may not detect the necessary information and will not be able to store them correctly. To overcome this problem please turn to the MANUAL TUNING section on page 15.

1. Press Í/I to turn on your DVD+VCR.

2. Press i button. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. Press 2 or 1 to select the ACMS. Press ENTER/OK.

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SET

OSD

ON OFF

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SYS

ACMS

3. If you have a satellite receiver, make sure that it is connected to your VCR, switched on and Sky News has been selected.

4. Press ENTER/OK to start the automatic storing of the channels of the TV stations in your area.

5. The TV STATION TABLE will appear when tuning is completed. Press i to save your settings.

01 C01 00 - - - - -

02 C02 00 - - - - -

03 C03 00 - - - - -

04 - - - - - - - - -

05 - - - - - - - - 06 - - - - - - - - 07 - - - - - - - - 08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

MOVE :

Notes: The DVD+VCR’s clock will be set automatically when automatic tuning has finished. If the clock is wrong please see “Setting the clock Manually” on page 13.

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