JVC HR-XVC14BU, hr-xvc15bu User Manual 2

HR-XVC14BU
HR-XVC15SU

DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT1148-001A

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

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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 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 product.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila­tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from over heating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized
service center.
Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out 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: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre­quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• 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.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appli­ance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check
the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose
or damaged wall outlets, 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 appliance, and if
its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, 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 appliance.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord
plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is
easily accessible.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD
NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use
instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instruc­tions should be followed.

5. Do not use this product near water. – For example: near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas
located near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor­dance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -

Slots and
openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven­tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia­tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. D

o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the product.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with appara­tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/product combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the product, the product has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor­mally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND
THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installa­tion, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

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Contents

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

Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Region Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Notes on Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Display Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Optional TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cable/Satellite box Connection to unit . . . . .11

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)

Connections to unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Initial Settings - VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . .14

Initial Settings - DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-17

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• Disc Audio/Subtitle/Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

• Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

• Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . .16

• Dynamic Range Control (DRC) . . . . . . .16

• Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) . . . . . . . . .16

DivX(R) VOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Remote Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

VCR Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Basic Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Auto Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback .18

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

VCR Tape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Basic Recording (One-Touch Recording) . . .19

Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Manual Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Timer-Link Recording

(External Timer Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

On-Screen Display - VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Additional VCR Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

VCR Auto Play System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) . . . . . . . . . .23

DVD Disc Playback (General Features) . . . .24

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . .26

Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . .26

Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Rotating the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Playing a DivX Movie file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing a DVD VR format Disc . . . . . . . . . . .29

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.

This manual provides information on the operation
and maintenance of your unit. Should the unit require
service, contact an authorized service location.

Moisture Condensation

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

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-

tures.

Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task

easier.

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

All discs listed below

DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW

Video CDs

Audio CDs

DivX files

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during opera­tion and indicates that the function is not permitted by
this unit or the disc.

Notes on 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.

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.

DivX

ACD

VCD

DVD

ALL

Introduction

Introduction

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Types of 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 plays DVD±R/RW, CD­R/RW and SVCD, Dual disc that contains
audio titles, DivX, and/or JPEG files.

This indicates a product feature that is capable of
playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video
Recording format.

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
may not be played on the unit.

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart­shaped or octagonal) since they may result in mal­functions.

• This unit 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 and these
require certain pre-existing conditions (see above)
to ensure compatible playback.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of
the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled as
the same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

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

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

Notes on Copyrights:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright­ed material without permission. This product features
the copy protection function developed by
Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on
some discs. When recording and playing the pictures
of these discs picture noise will appear. 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.

Notice for Progressive Scan Use

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE
ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p unit
RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.

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Introduction

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 when the Progressive scan is active.

Indicates repeat mode.

The unit is in timer recording or a timer recording
is programmed (VCR part only).
This indicator will flash when the unit is set to
standby mode for Timer-Link recording.

A cassette is in the VCR deck.

The VCR deck is selected.

The unit is Recording. (VCR part only)

Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.)

Lights when TV mode is active.

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

VCR

a Disc Tray (DVD deck)

Insert a disc here.

b Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

Insert a video cassette here.

c POWER 1/:

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

d REW (mm)

- 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.

e PLAY (NN)

Starts playback of a disc or tape.

f FF (MM)

- 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.

g STOP (xx)

Stops playback of the disc or tape.

h PAUSE (XX)

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

i OPEN/CLOSE (ZZ)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

j Display Windows

Refer to below for details.

k Remote Sensor

Point the unit Remote Control here.

l EJECT (ZZ)

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

m TRACKING -/+

To adjust tracking.

n REC (zz)

To record normally or to activate One-touch Timer
Recording by repeated presses.
Press REC (z) for more than 3 seconds to set the
unit to standby mode for Timer-Link recording.

o VCR/DVD (output select)

Select one of your output sources to view on the TV
screen between DVD and VCR.

p LINE2 (VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) input)

Connect to the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR).

Front Panel

Display Windows

DVD

[P]

REC

PM

TV

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I (POWER) : Switches unit ON and OFF.

*

: This button is not available.

ZZ

(OPEN/CLOSE) : Opens and closes the disc tray.
DVD : Select the unit function mode to DVD.
VCR : Select the unit function mode to VCR.
AUX : Selects the VCR deck’s source (LINE 1 or LINE 2).
DISPLAY : Accesses On-Screen Display.

Switches between the clock, tape counter and tape
remaining modes on the display.

DISC MENU : Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

b / B / v / V : Selects menu options.
TRACKING (-/+) : Adjusts manually the tape’s picture

onscreen.

SETUP/MENU : Accesses or removes DVD Setup menu

and VCR menu.

ENTER (OK) : Confirms menu selections. Displays func-

tions on the TV screen.

RETURN (OO) : Removes the setup menu.

     b    

X (PAUSE/STEP) :

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

./> (SKIP) (DVD only):

Go to next the chapter or track.
Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to
previous chapter or track.

xx

(STOP) : Stops playback or recording.

mm

(REW) /

MM

(FF):

- DVD: Search backward or forward.

- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode,

for fast backward/forward picture search.

NN

(PLAY) : Starts playback.
0-9 Selects numbered options in a menu.
PROGRAM : Shows or hides Program menu.
CLEAR (0000) : Removes a mark on the Marker Search

menu.

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A.MONITOR : Selects an audio language (DVD).
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.

zz

(REC) : Starts recording.
REPEAT : Repeat chapter, track, title or all.
RANDOM : Plays tracks in random order.

: Fast forwards picture search through 30 seconds of

recording.

REPEAT A-B : Repeats sequence between two points (A

and B).

SPEED : Selects recording speed. Shows tape playing

speed.

Remote Control

About the Remote Control

Operation Range

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.

Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the Remote Control, and insert two
(R03/AAA) size batteries with 3 and #
aligned correctly.

Do not mix old and new batteries and never
mix different types of batteries such as
standard, alkaline, etc.

AAA

AAA

a

b

c

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Introduction

a VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Cable/Satellite box, Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR,
Camcorder).

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

Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

c COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO

OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

d AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

(DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)

Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs.

e AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

f COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)

(DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

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abcd e

f

Rear Panel

Caution

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

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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.

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

Basic TV Connections

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

Audio/Video connection

1. Connect the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the
unit to the video in jack on the TV using the video
cable supplied (V).

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

(A1).

Note:

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

Optional TV Connections

These connections support only DVD playback. The
tuner and VCR still output through the DVD/VCR
OUT (A1, V) jacks.

Component Video / Progressive Scan
connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the unit’s pro­gressive scan output for the highest possible video
resolution.

Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding
jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Audio connection

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the
unit to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the
supplied audio cables (A2).

Note:

If you connect both composite and component jacks
to TV, the picture may be unstably on the TV. You
could disconnect one of them to solve this problem.

Rear of DVD+VCR

L

R

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO
INPUT

Rear of TV

A1

V

Y

Pb

Pr

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

VIDEO INPUT

L

R

AUDIO INPUT

Rear of TV

A2

C

Preparation

11

Cable/Satellite box Connection
to unit

To use Timer-Link Recording, connect the VCR IN
LINE 1 jacks on the unit to the audio/video out jacks
on your Cable/Satellite box, using the optional
audio/video cables.
(Refer to page 21 for “Timer-Link Recording”.)

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections to unit

Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks on the
unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory
component, using the optional audio/video cables.
(Refer to page 19 for “Basic Recording”.)

Preparation

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

Cable/Satellite box

Rear of the unit

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Connection to an Amplifier

You can only listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL
(X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The VCR will
still be heard through the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1)
jack.

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with 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 unit to the audio
left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or
stereo system using the audio cables (A1, A2)
supplied.

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 the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding jack on
your amplifier. Use an optional digital (COAXIAL
X) audio cable.

2. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output.
(See “AUDIO” on page 16).

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.

Caution

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

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
on-screen display, press A.MONITOR.

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 registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Rear of the unit

A2A1 X

R

L

AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

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Preparation

Initial Settings - VCR

By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make
various adjustments to items such as clock setting,
and timer recordings.

Your unit allows remote control adjustment of several
features.

General Operation

1. Press VCR on the Remote Control.

2. Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu will
appear.

3. Use v/V to select the desired menu, then press
ENTER (OK).

4. Use v/V to choose a desired option on the select­ed Menu. Then use b/B to choose a desired
setting.

5. Press SETUP MENU when finished.

Note:

Menus remain on-screen for 3 minutes.

CLOCK

Use v/V/b/B to enter the necessary information.

• MONTH : Choose the month.

• DAY : Choose the date.

The day of the week will display automatically.

• YEAR : Choose the year.

• TIME : Choose the time.

Press and hold b/B to advance clock continuously.

Note:

The clock uses the 12-hour system. Be sure to set
AM and PM correctly.

SETUP

FUNCTION OSD

The on-screen display can be turned on or off.

AUDIO MODE

The unit has two separate audio playback systems,
the high quality VHS Hi-Fi system and standard
NORMAL mono system. The same audio is generally
recorded on both systems. The VHS Hi-Fi system
plays on separate (left and right) channels, and the
NORMAL system plays monaural sound. The normal
track is always played so the cassette can be played
on a unit that does not have VHS Hi-Fi.

AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT)

Used during playback [when AUDIO MODE
(HI-FI/NORMAL) is in HI-FI position] for selecting the
audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT terminals
(L ch and R ch). This display setting should normally
be left in the stereo position, so that when a stereo
tape is played, the stereo sound will be heard
through the left and right channels. If a mono tape is
played and the audio output is set to stereo, the
same mono sound will be heard from both left and
right channels.

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Displaying Disc Information
on-screen

You can display various information about the disc
loaded on-screen.

1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback
information.
The displayed items differ depending on the disc
type or playing status.

2. You can select an item by pressing v / V and
change or select the setting by pressing b / B.

• Title (Track) – Current title (or track).

number/total number of titles (or tracks).

• Chapter – Current chapter number/total num-

ber of chapters.

• Time – Elapsed playing time.

• Audio – Selected audio language or channel.

• Subtitle – Selected subtitle.

• Angle – Selected angle/total number of

angles.

Note:

If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on­screen display disappears.

Initial Settings - DVD

By using the Setup menu, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You
can also set a language for the subtitles and the
Setup menu, among other things. For details on each
Setup menu item, see pages 15 to 16.

To display and exit the Menu:

Press SETUP MENU to display the menu. A second
press of SETUP MENU will take you back to initial
screen.

To go to the next level:

Press B on the Remote Control.

To go back to the previous level:

Press b on the Remote Control.

General Operation

1. Press DVD button.

2. Press SETUP MENU. The Setup menu appears.

3. Use v / V to select the desired option then press
B to move to the second level. The screen shows
the current setting for the selected item, as well
as alternate setting(s).

4. Use v / V to select the second desired option
then press B to move to the third level.

5. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press
ENTER (OK) to confirm your selection. Some
items require additional steps.

6. Press SETUP MENU or N (PLAY) to exit the
Setup menu.

LANGUAGE

Menu Language

Original

English

Original

Original

Disc Audio

Disc Subtitle

Disc Menu

Move

Select

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Preparation

LANGUAGE

Menu Language

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen
display.

Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu

Select the language you prefer for the audio track
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.

Original – Refers to the original language in
which the disc was recorded.

Other – To select another language, press num­ber buttons then ENTER (OK) to enter the corre­sponding 4-digit number according to the lan­guage code list on page 30. If you enter the
wrong language code, press CLEAR (0000).

DISPLAY

TV Aspect

4:3 –

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

16:9 – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Display Mode

The display Mode setting works only when the TV
Aspect mode is set to “4:3”.

Letterbox – Displays a wide picture with bands
on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Panscan – Automatically displays the wide pic­ture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions
that do not fit.

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality
pictures with less flickering.
If you are using the Component Video jacks for con­nection to a TV or a monitor that is compatible with a
progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On.

To Turn ON progressive scan:

Connect component video out of the this unit to the
input of your monitor/television, set your television or
monitor to Component Input.

1. Select “Progressive Scan” on the DISPLAY menu

then press B.

2. Select “On” using the v / V buttons.

3. Pressing ENTER (OK) will set the player to
Progressive scan mode.

LANGUAGE

Menu Language

Original

English

Original

Original

Disc Audio

Disc Subtitle

Disc Menu

Move

Select

DISPLAY

TV Aspect

Widescree

16:9

Off

Display Mode

Progressive Scan

Move

Select

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AUDIO

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type
of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

Bitstream – Select “Bitstream” if you connect this

DVD player’s DIGITAL OUT jack to an amplifier or
other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or
MPEG decoder.

PCM (for Dolby Digital / MPEG) – Select when
connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifi­er. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will
be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM
audio.

Off (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal
is not output through the DIGITAL OUT jack.

Sample Freq. (Frequency)

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of han­dling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice
is made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz
signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96
kHz signals, select 96 kHz.

Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify
its capabilities.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s
soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presen­tation. However, you may wish to compress the
dynamic range of the audio output (the difference
between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones).
This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume
without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this
effect.

Vocal

Set to On only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is
playing. The karaoke channels on the disc mix into

normal stereo sound.

OTHERS

PBC

Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.

On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the
PBC.

Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way
as Audio CDs.

B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion)

To select the black level of playback pictures. Set
your preference and monitor’s ability.

On: Expanded grey scale. (0 IRE cut off)

Off: Standard grey scale. (7.5 IRE cut off)

DivX(R) VOD

We provide you the DivX®VOD (Video On Demand)
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase

videos using the DivX®VOD service. For more infor­mation, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1. Select “DivX(R) VOD” option then press B.

2. Press ENTER (OK) while “Select” is selected and
the registration code will appear.
Use the registration code to purchase or rent the

videos from DivX®VOD service at
www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and
download the video onto a disc for playback on
this unit.

3. Press ENTER (OK) to exit.

Note:

All the downloaded videos from DivX®VOD can only
be played back on this unit.

VCD

AUDIO

Dolby Digital

Bitstream

PCM

48 kHz

Bitstream

DTS

MPEG

Sample Freq.

OnDRC

Move

Select

OffVocal

OnPBC

OTHERS

Move

Select

OnB.L.E.

SelectDivX(R) VOD

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Preparation

Remote Control Function

Remote Control A/B/C Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling three
JVC video units independently. Each of the units can
respond to one of three codes (A, B or C). The
remote control is preset to send C code signals
because your unit is initially set to respond to C code
signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to
A or B code signals.

•

Keep pressing

ENTER (OK)

down during step 1.

1. Press the number Key “1” for A, “2” for B or
“3” for C to change the remote control code.

2. Ensure the unit in VCR mode, and then turn off
the power.

3. Press B on the unit for over 5 seconds while the
unit is turned off. The code currently set appears
on the front display panel.

4. Press x (STOP) on the remote control to change
the unit's code. The code currently set on the
remote control blinks on the front display panel for
approximately 5 seconds, and is applied to the
unit.

11

/ I

B

ENTER

1-3

x

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This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and
DVD.

VCR Tape Playback

Press the VCR button to select the device to be oper­ated.

Basic Instructions

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made
between the unit and the TV, set the TV’s source
selector to VIDEO.

3. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.
The indicator lights and the unit powers on

automatically.

4. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit
starts playback automatically.
If not, press N (PLAY).

5. Press x (STOP) to stop playback. If the tape
reaches the end before you press x (STOP) the
unit automatically stops, rewinds and ejects the
tape.

6. Fast wind tape:
Press m (REW) or M (FF) during stop.

Note:

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

Auto Tracking

Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove
snow or streaks and beings 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 v/V (-/+)
buttons on the Remote Control 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
3 seconds.

Search

This function lets you visually search for a tape sec­tion in either direction: forward and backward. During
the high-speed picture search modes, the audio is
muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) appear. Also,
a short time is needed to stabilize the tape speed
when re-entering the PLAY mode so slight interfer­ence may be observed during this time.

To search:

1. Press m (REW) or M (FF) during playback.
Press and hold m (REW) or M (FF) during
tape fast winding.

2. To return to playback, press N (PLAY).

Note:

After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the unit returns to PLAY
mode to protect the tape and video heads.

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1. Press X (PAUSE) during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen and the
audio is muted.

2 If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by

using v/V (-/+) on the Remote Control.

3. Press X (PAUSE) repeatedly to advance the
video picture one frame at a time.

4. To return to playback, press N (PLAY).

Note:

After 5 minutes in STILL mode the unit stops to protect the
tape and video heads.

Slow Motion

1. While in still mode, press M (FORWARD).
The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower
than the normal speed.

2. Use v/V (-/+) on the Remote Control if necessary
to adjust the tracking.

3. To return to the normal speed, press N (PLAY).

Notes:

• During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal
lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen.
This is normal.

• After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the unit
goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and
video heads.

Operation

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Operation

CM SKIP (Commercial Skip)

This feature is useful for skipping commercials or
short program segments.

1. Press in playback mode.
The unit performs a fast forward picture search
through 30 seconds of recording.

2. Press again to extend the search time by an
addition 30 seconds. The maximum search time is
3 minutes.

3. When the search is complete, the unit goes into
playback mode automatically.

VCR Tape Recording

Basic Recording (One-Touch Recording)

You can record from an external component, such as
a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the unit’s
external inputs.

1. Make sure that the component you want to record
from is connected properly to the unit. See page 11.

2. Press AUX repeatedly to select the external input
to record from.

• LINE1 (L1): Audio/Video Input mounted on

back panel.

• LINE2 (L2): Audio/Video Input mounted on

front panel.

3. Load a recordable tape.

4. Set a recording mode (SP or SLP) as necessary
by pressing SPEED repeatedly.

5. Play the tape or disc in the external component.
If you have a TV attached to your unit, you can
see the video playing.

6. Press z (REC) once to start recording.
The REC indicator lights in the display window.

7. Press x (STOP) to stop recording.

Notes:

•

Before recording, confirm the recording start position.

• If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard,
you will not be able to record it using this unit.
See Copyright on page 6 for more details.

• To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant
Timer Recording.

To pause the recording

1. Press X (PAUSE) to pause the tape during
recording. The REC indicator flashes in the
display window.

2. When you want to continue recording, press
X (PAUSE) or press z (REC).

After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the unit stops
automatically to protect the tape and the video
heads.

Instant Timer Recording

With this feature you can record for a preset length
without using the program timer.

Note:

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

1. Turn on unit and the TV.

2. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.

3. If you are recording from another source via
audio/video input jacks (at the rear or front panel).

4. Connect the LINE1 or LINE2 input jacks on this
unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the
external device using the audio/video cables.

5. Select LINE1 (rear jacks) or LINE2 (front jacks) by
using AUX.

6.

Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) using
SPEED. The tape speed appears on the TV screen.

7. Press z (REC) twice. The menu appears on the
TV screen, recording starts, and the (TIMER)

indicator lights.

8. Press x (STOP) repeatedly to select the record­ing time length. Each time you press this button
the recording time increases 30 minutes (up to 9
hours). At the end of the recording, the unit will
stop recording and shut off.

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

9. Press x (STOP) to stop the recording.

Checking the Recording Time

Press z (REC) once to check the recording time.
The recalled setting automatically returns to the TV
screen after 6 seconds.

Extending the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by
pressing z (REC). Subsequent presses result in

advancing the recording time by 30-minute increments.

Note:

If you press X (PAUSE) during instant timer record­ing, the instant timer recording is cancelled. It goes to
normal recording PAUSE mode.

INSTANT TIMER RECORD

INPUT LINE1

SPEED SP

START NOW

LENGTH 0H30M

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Manual Timer Programming

1. Press SETUP MENU and the main menu
appears.

2. Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM option and
press ENTER (OK).

If eight programs are already entered, the FULLY
PROGRAMMED message appears for a moment
and then PROGRAM 1 appears on the TV
screen.

3. Use the v / V buttons to switch between the
program options, and the b / B buttons to input
the program information:

Input the MONTH, DAY, START and STOP times
of the program you want to record.

INPUT: Select a LINE1 or LINE2.

SPEED: AUTO mode determines how much tape

is left and switches the speed from SP to SLP if it
is necessary to complete recording the program.
If this occurs there could be some picture and
sound distortion at the point where the speed
changes.

REPEAT: To record up to 8 programs on a certain
day of every week select WEEKLY. To record up
to 8 programs at the same time Monday through
Friday select DAILY. Otherwise select ONCE.

4. Press SETUP MENU and the program is
memorized by the unit.

5. Additional programs may be entered by repeating
steps 1-4.

Notes:

• Ensure you insert a tape with the record safety
tab intact before the first programmed time.

• Press x (STOP) to end timer recording.

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

• 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 of the next year.

• If the power fails or the unit 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 DVD at programmed
Recording time, the unit automatically change to
VCR mode and start recording.

• The unit will automatically power off when Timer
Recording ends.

Checking or Erasing the Timer Program

Programming can be checked whenever the unit is
turned on.

1.

Press SETUP MENU and the main menu appears.

2. Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM menu and
press ENTER (OK).

3.

Use b / B to select a program you want to check or
erase. To erase the program, press CLEAR (0000).

4. Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV screen.

Program Priority

If the recording start and end times of preset pro­grams overlap on the same day (see the example),
the second program is not recorded until the first is
finished.

In this example, the first part of program numbers 2
and 3 are not recorded.

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Timer-Link Recording
(External Timer Recording)

If the external device such as Cable/Satellite box that
is connected to this unit has the timer reservation
function, this unit can record the input signal from
external device via the timer LINE1 jack.

1. Connect the LINE1 input jacks on this unit 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 unit. Select the recording speed with remote.

5. Press z (REC) for more than 3 seconds on the
front panel when the unit power is off.

The " " mark will flashes on the display window.
This unit is set to standby mode for Timer-Link
recording.

Notes:

• If the power of the external device is on by the
timer reservation setting, this unit detects the
signals of external device and start the
recording automatically.

• If the power of the external device is off during
external timer recording, this unit will be stop
the external timer recording and turns off the
power automatically.

• If the power of the external device is on again,
this unit will be start the external timer record­ing again.

• Press x (STOP) to stop recording intentionally
while external timer recording is in progress.

• The external timer record is available only for
the device that is connected with LINE1 jack
on this unit.

• Your external device such as Cable/Satellite
box might keep running Audio/Video signals
through the OUTPUT jack, even if the unit is
powered off. If so, Timer-Link recording
doesn’t work.

• The external timer record will be set to off
automatically when:

- There is no recordable tape.

- STOP or PAUSE button is pressed while

external timer recording.

- The power of this unit is ON in the external

timer record standby mode.

- When you press the z (REC) for more than

3 seconds again in the external timer record
standby mode.

Program Priority

If the recording time of this unit and the external
device are overlap:
The earlier program takes priority. When the earlier
program finishes, the later program starts.

Operation

Timer Link record

Timer Record of this unit

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Copying from DVD to VCR

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

1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD
deck and close the disc tray.

2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck.

3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want
to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and
PAUSE functions.
For best results, pause playback at the point from
which you want to record.

4. Press the z (REC). The DVD goes into PLAY
mode and the VCR goes into RECORD mode. If
the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to

press N (PLAY) manually to begin copying.

5. Press X (PAUSE) during dubbing pauses both
DVD play and VCR record functions.

Press X (PAUSE) again or press z (REC) or
N (PLAY), the dubbing is resuming.

6. During dub PAUSING, you could find the wanted
place in the disc for dubbing by using the FF,
REW and SKIP search functions.

7. When the DVD is finished playing, press
x (STOP) to end copying.

Caution

Do not use FF, REW and SKIP search functions dur­ing dubbing; otherwise you might record the unwant­ed video with no sound from disc.

Notes:

• You must stop the copy process manually when
the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and
record over and over again.

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

• If the DVD disc is copy-protected, you will not be
able to copy it using this unit.

On-Screen Display - VCR

Some of these functions will be displayed every time
the unit is operated.

Each press of the ENTER (OK) changes the TV
screen 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
DISPLAY to select the real-time counter display.
Every press of DISPLAY changes the TV screen as
illustrated below.

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.

1. Begin recording or playing a tape.

2. Press DISPLAY 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
(0000).

4. Continue to play or record.

5. Press x (STOP) when recording or playback fin­ishes.

6. Press m (REW). 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 DISPLAY 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
etc.).

Notes:

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

• The clock (or tape counter, 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.

PLAY
SP

JAN 1 , MON 2:15 PM

❶❷

❸❹

2:15 AM 0:05:25 REM 1:07

CLOCK COUNTER REMAINING TIME

❶ TAPE SPEED DISPLAY

❷ FUNCTION DISPLAY

❸ DATE DISPLAY

❹ CLOCK/ COUNT/

REMAIN DISPLAY

REM 1:58

0:35:40

2:15 PM

STOP

SP

JAN 1 , MON 2:15 PM

Operation

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Additional VCR Information

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

• After you have finished using the unit, 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 hook up more than one televi­sion set to the unit for either recording or
playback.

VCR Auto Play System

This unit 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 unit stops, then
rewinds.

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

Note:

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

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

• This unit can playback S-VHS recorded tapes;
however, it cannot record in S-VHS format, but
VHS format only.

• SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi
Playback.

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DVD Disc Playback (General Features)

Buttons Operations

Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray.
X (PAUSE) During playback, press X to pause playback.

Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.

. / > (SKIP) During playback, press . or > to go to the next

chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current
chapter/track.

Press . twice briefly to step back to the previous
chapter/track.

m / M

(REW/FF)

During playback, press m or M repeatedly to select
the required scan speed.
DVD, DivX disc; 4 steps
Video CD, Audio CD ; 3 steps

While the playback is paused, press M repeatedly to
play in slow motion (4 steps).

REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a

desired repeat mode.
DVD discs: Chapter/Title/Off
Video CD, Audio CD,DivX disc : Track/All/Off

REPEAT A-B Press the REPEAT A-B button one at time to select a

point A and point B and repeats a sequence from point
A (Starting point) to point B (End point).

ZOOM During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to

enlarge the video image (3 steps).
You can move through the zoomed picture using bBv
V buttons. Press CLEAR (0000) to exit.

RANDOM During playback or in stop mode, press RANDOM for

random playback.

TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu

appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may
appears.

DISC MENU The disc menu appears on the screen.

ANGLE During playback of DVD disc that contains scenes

recorded at different camera angles, press ANGLE
repeatedly to select a desired angle.

SUBTITLE During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a

desired subtitle language.

A.MONITOR During playback, press A.MONITOR repeatedly to hear

a different audio language or audio track.

Discs

DivXVCDDVD

DivXDVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

ACD

DivXVCDDVD

ACDVCDDVD

ALL

DivXVCDDVD

ACDDVD

ACD

ALL

DivXVCDDVD

ALL

ALL

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Operation

Notes on general features:

• If you press > once during Repeat Chapter

(Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.

• Zoom may not work on some DVDs.

• When you are playing a DVD disc that contains

scenes recorded different camera angles, the angle
indicator will blink on the TV screen during the
operations as an indication that angle switching is
possible.

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

current track.

Additional features

Time Search

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY during playback.

2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and
“--:--:--” appears.

3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes,
and seconds from left to right. If you enter the
wrong numbers, press CLEAR (0000) to remove
the numbers you entered. Then input the correct
numbers.

4. Press ENTER (OK) to confirm. Playback starts
from the selected time.

Marker Search

To enter a Marker

You can start playback from up to nine memorized
points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the
desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears
on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to nine
markers.

To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene

1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker
search menu appears on the screen.

2. Within 10 seconds, press b / B to select a marker
number that you want to recall or clear.

3. Press ENTER (OK) and playback starts from the
marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR (0000) and the
marker number is erased from the list.

4. You can play any marker by inputting its number
on the marker search menu.

5. Press x (STOP) twice, clear all markers.

Last Scene Memory

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

Note:

This player does not memorize the scene of a disc if
you switch off the player before commencing to play
the disc.

Screen Saver

The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in
Stop mode for about five minutes.

VCDDVD

DivXVCDDVD

DivXVCDDVD

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Playing an Audio CD

This unit can play Audio CDs.

Audio CD

Once you insert an Audio CD, a menu appears on
the TV screen.
Press v / V to select a track/file then press N
(PLAY) or ENTER (OK) and playback starts. You can
use variable playback functions. Refer to page 24-25.

Programmed Playback

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

1. Insert an Audio CD recorded media.
AUDIO CD menu appears.

2. Press PROGRAM and the mark will appear.

Note:

Press PROGRAM again to exit the program edit
mode, then the mark will disappear.

3. Select a track on the “List”, then press ENTER
(OK) 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.

5. Press N (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.

6. To resume normal playback from programmed
playback, select a track on the list and then press
N (PLAY).

Repeat Programmed Tracks

Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.

• Track: repeats the current track

• All: repeats all the tracks on programmed list.

• Off(No display): does not play repeatedly.

Note:

If you press > once during Repeat Track playback,
the repeat playback cancels.

Erasing a Track from “Program” List

1. During STOP mode, press PROGRAM and
the mark will appear.

2. Use vVb Bto select the track that you wish to
erase from the Program list.

3. Press CLEAR (0000). Repeat step 1~3 to erase
additional tracks on the list.

Erasing the Complete Program List

1. During STOP mode, press PROGRAM and
the mark will appear.

2. Use vVb Bto select “Clear All”, then press
ENTER (OK).

Note:

The programs are also cleared when the power is off
or the disc is removed.

E

E

E

E

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Operation

Viewing a JPEG file

This unit can play JPEG files.

1. Insert a disc of JPEG files. The PHOTO menu
appears on the TV screen.

2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER
(OK). A list of files in the folder appears.

3. If you want to view a particular file, press

v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER (OK) or
N (PLAY).

4. To return to the PHOTO menu while watching pic­tures, press x (STOP).

Note :

Some kind of special JPEG file can be taken more
time to play than normal JPEG.
(ex. Progressive JPEG)

Tips:

• If you are in a file list and want to return to the pre-

vious Folder list, use v / V buttons to highlight
and press ENTER (OK).

• Press DISC MENU to move to the next page.

• There are three Slide Speed options : >>>

(Fast), >> (Normal) and > (Slow).
Use vVbBto highlight . Then, use b / B to

select the option you want to use then press
ENTER (OK).

• While watching a picture, press

OO

(RETURN) to

hide the help menu.

Slide Show

Use vVbBto highlight the (Slide Show) then
press ENTER (OK).

Still Picture

1. Press X (PAUSE) during slide show.
The player will now go into PAUSE mode.

2. To return to the slide show, press N (PLAY) or
press X (PAUSE) again.

Moving to another File

Press . or > or cursor (b or B) once while
viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous
file.

Zoom

During watching pictures, press ZOOM to enlarge the
video image (3 steps).
You can move through the zoomed picture using bB
vVbuttons.

Rotating the picture

Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the
picture clockwise or counter clockwise.

JPEG disc compatibility with this player is limit­ed as follows:

• Depending upon the size and the number of
JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD
player to read the disc’s contents. If you do not
see an on-screen display after several minutes,
some of the files may be too large — reduce the
resolution of the JPEG files to less than 5 million
pixels and burn another disc.

• The total number of files in a folder should be less
than 1000 files.

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

• Ensure that all the selected files have the “.jpg”
extensions when copying into the CD layout.

• If the files have “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extensions, please
rename them as “.jpg” file.

• File names without “.jpg” extension will not be
able to be read by this DVD player. Even though
the files are shown as JPEG image files in
Windows Explorer.

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Playing a DivX Movie file

Using this DVD Player you can play DivX file.

1. Insert a disc of DivX files. The MOVIE menu
appears on the TV screen.

2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER
(OK). A list of files in the folder appears.

3. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to
highlight a file and press ENTER (OK) or N
(PLAY).
You can use variable playback functions. Refer to
page 24-25.

4. Press x (STOP) to stop the playback. The Movie
menu appears.

Tips:

• If you are in a file list and want to return to the pre-

vious Folder list, use the v / V buttons on the
remote to highlight and press ENTER.

• Press DISC MENU to move to the next page.

• On a CD with JPEG and MOVIE file, you can

switch PHOTO and MOVIE menu. Press TITLE
and PHOTO and MOVIE word on top of the menu
is highlighted.

• The disc subtitle may not be displayed properly, if a

DivX subtitle is downloaded through the internet.

• If the Disc Subtitle setup menu does not have the

DivX subtitle language you are going to play, the
subtitle may not be displayed properly.

Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle

If the subtitle does not display properly during play­back, press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds
then press b / B to select another language code
until the subtitle is displayed properly.

Note :

The DivX subtitle file name has to be identified with
the DivX file name to display by this unit

DivX disc compatibility with this player is
limited as follows:

• Available resolution size of the DivX file is under
720x576 (W x H) pixel.

• The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by
56 characters.

• If there is impossible code to express in the DivX
file, it may be displayed as “ _ ” mark on the
display.

• If the number of the screen frame is over 30
per 1 second, this unit may not operate nor­mally.

• If the video and audio structure of recorded
file is not interleaved, either video or audio is
outputted.

• If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit sup­ports only 1-point of the record level.

*

GMC?
GMC is the acronym for Global Motion
Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in
MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like
DivX, have this option.
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usu­ally called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.

Playable DivX file

.avi, .mpg, .mpeg

Playable Subtitle format

SubRip(*.srt/*.txt)
SAMI(*.smi)
SubStation Alpha(*.ssa/*.txt)
MicroDVD(*.sub/*.txt)
SubViewer 1.0(*.sub)
SubViewer 2.0(*.sub/*.txt)
TMPlayer(*.txt)

Playable Codec format

“DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.xx”, “DIVX5.xx”,“MP43”, “3IVX”.

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Operation

Playing a DVD VR format Disc

This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that are recorded
using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized
using a DVD-recorder.

This unit will play DVD-RW discs that are recorded
using the Video Recording (VR) format.

1. Insert a disc and close the tray, and playback start
automatically.

2. Press TITLE to move to the list menu.

3. Press v / V to select a track then press N
(PLAY) or ENTER (OK) and playback starts.

4. Press x (STOP) to stop the playback.

Notes:

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

this player.

• Some DVD-VR disc are made with CPRM data by

DVD RECORDER. Player does not support these
kinds of discs and display the “CHECK DISC”.

What is ‘CPRM’?

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.

Maintenance and Service

Refer to the information in this chapter before
contacting a service technician.

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit

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

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

• Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the unit.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact
with the unit for a long period of time. since they
leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

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
unit.

Maintaining the Unit

The unit 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.

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Reference

Language Code

Abkhazian 6566
Afar 6565
Afrikaans 6570
Albanian 8381
Ameharic 6577
Arabic 6582
Armenian 7289
Assamese 6583
Aymara 6588
Azerbaijani 6590
Bashkir 6665
Basque 6985
Bengali; Bangla 6678
Bhutani 6890
Bihari 6672
Breton 6682
Bulgarian 6671
Burmese 7789
Byelorussian 6669
Cambodian 7577
Catalan 6765
Chinese 9072
Corsican 6779
Croatian 7282
Czech 6783
Danish 6865
Dutch 7876
English 6978
Esperanto 6979
Estonian 6984
Faroese 7079

Language Code

Fiji 7074
Finnish 7073
French 7082
Frisian 7089
Galician 7176
Georgian 7565
German 6869
Greek 6976
Greenlandic 7576
Guarani 7178
Gujarati 7185
Hausa 7265
Hebrew 7387
Hindi 7273
Hungarian 7285
Icelandic 7383
Indonesian 7378
Interlingua 7365
Irish 7165
Italian 7384
Japanese 7465
Javanese 7487
Kannada 7578
Kashmiri 7583
Kazakh 7575
Kirghiz 7589
Korean 7579
Kurdish 7585
Laothian 7679
Latin 7665
Latvian, Lettish 7686

Language Code

Lingala 7678
Lithuanian 7684
Macedonian 7775
Malagasy 7771
Malay 7783
Malayalam 7776
Maltese 7784
Maori 7773
Marathi 7782
Moldavian 7779
Mongolian 7778
Nauru 7865
Nepali 7869
Norwegian 7879
Oriya 7982
Panjabi 8065
Pashto, Pushto 8083
Persian 7065
Polish 8076
Portuguese 8084
Quechua 8185
Rhaeto-Romance 8277
Rumanian 8279
Russian 8285
Samoan 8377
Sanskrit 8365
Scots Gaelic 7168
Serbian 8382
Serbo-Croatian 8372
Shona 8378
Sindhi 8368

Language Code

Singhalese 8373
Slovak 8375
Slovenian 8376
Somali 8379
Spanish 6983
Sudanese 8385
Swahili 8387
Swedish 8386
Tagalog 8476
Tajik 8471
Tamil 8465
Tatar 8484
Telugu 8469
Thai 8472
Tibetan 6679
Tigrinya 8473
Tonga 8479
Turkish 8482
Turkmen 8475
Twi 8487
Ukrainian 8575
Urdu 8582
Uzbek 8590
Vietnamese 8673
Volapük 8679
Welsh 6789
Wolof 8779
Xhosa 8872
Yiddish 7473
Yoruba 8979
Zulu 9085

Language Codes

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

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Reference

Troubleshooting

Symptom

No power.

Abnormal or no picture

Distorted or no sound.

The playback picture is
poor.

The unit does not start
playback.

Cause

 The AC power plug is disconnected

from the AC outlet.

 The TV is not set to receive unit signal

output.

 The video cable is not connected

securely.

 Unit output setting.

 Wrong cable connection.

 The equipment connected with the

audio cable is not set to receive unit 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 wrong

position.

 The disc is dirty.

 The TV channels are not tuned in

properly.

 Tape heads are dirty.

 Tape is a rental or was recorded on

another VCR.

 No disc is inserted.
 No 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.

 The Rating level is set.

Correction

 Connect the AC power plug to the

AC outlet securely.

 Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the

disc or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)

 Select the appropriate video input

mode on the TV so the picture from
the unit player appears on the TV
screen.

 Check TV capability.

 Check mode of connections

(eg. Components etc.).

 The cable is correctly connected.

 Select the correct input mode of the

audio receiver so you can listen to the
sound from the unit.

 Connect the audio cable into the jacks

securely.

 Turn on the equipment connected with

the audio cable.

 Set the AUDIO options to the correct

position.

 Clean the disc.

 The input source of TV is corrected.

 Clean video heads.

 Use v/V (-/+) for manual tracking

adjustment while tape is playing.

 Insert a disc or tape. (Check 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 cor-

rectly inside the guide.

 Clean the disc.

 Cancel the Rating function or change

the Rating level.

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

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Symptom

Video tape cannot be
inserted.

No Hi-Fi sound

The

Remote Control

does not work properly.

Camcorder image is
not shown.

Camcorder image via
AV input to unit is not
shown on TV screen.

Cause

 The cassette tape is already loaded.

 Audio mode is not set properly.

 There is an obstacle in the path of the

Remote Control and this unit.

 The batteries in the Remote Control

are exhausted.

 The Remote Control is not pointed at

the remote sensor of the unit.

 The remote control is too far from the

unit.

 This Remote Control use the same

buttons for VCR and DVD functions
(ex.PLAY).

 The current remote control code does

not match the unit.

 Camcorder is off.

 Unit SOURCE SELECT is not set to

LINE1 or LINE2.

Correction

 Eject the cassette tape.

 Select STEREO by repeatedly pressing

A.MONITOR on the Remote Control.

 Remove the obstacle.

 Replace the batteries with new ones.

 Point the Remote Control at the remote

sensor of the unit.

 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.

 Identify the remote control code with

the code of unit. (See page 17).

 Turn camcorder on and operate

properly.

 Press AUX to select LINE input

channel (LINE1 or LINE2).

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Reference

General

Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 16 W

Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.2" (430 X 79 X 260 mm) (w x h x d)

Net Weight (approx.) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)

Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Signal system NTSC

Inputs

VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2
VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) -6.0 dBm more than 47 ohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

Outputs

VIDEO OUT 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms, sync negative

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms, negative sync, RCA jack x 1

(PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohms, RCA jack x 2

Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 ohms, RCA jack x 1

Audio output (analog audio) 2.0 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 600 ohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

VCR Specifications

Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system

Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM

Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec

Tape width 12.7 mm

Maximum recording time SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)

Rewind time About 3 minutes (T-120)

Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 43 dB

Dynamic range More than 88 dB

Channel separation More than 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 22 kHz
CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB (ANALOG OUT jacks only)

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.02%

Dynamic range More than 95 dB (DVD/CD)

Accessories:

Video cable x 1, Audio cable (L/R) x 1, Remote control x 1, Batteries (R03/AAA) x 2

Note : Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Specifications

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Warranty (Only in U.S.A.)

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MEMO

US

HR-XVC14BU / HR-XVC15SU

Printed in Indonesia
0207MNH-OT-OT

P/N: MFL37329833