JVC HR-XVC21UJ User Manual

DVD/CD PLAYER

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VIDEO CASSETTE

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USER'S GUIDE

For model:

HR-XVC21UJ

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.

LPT0872-001A

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new DVD/VCR.

CAUTIONS

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.

POWER SYSTEM:

This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220V~, 50/60 Hz with automatic switching.

Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the type of your AC WALL outlet.

The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

IMPORTANT:

It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner.

CAUTION

When you are not using the DVD/VCR for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this DVD/VCR. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.

• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

CAUTION

A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERA TE THE UNIT CORRECTL Y AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN THIS DVD/ VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRA Y AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF . REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLA YER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.

TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS USER'S GUIDE CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONTACT A JVC AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE. VISIBLE LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the DVD/VCR, Remote or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the DVD/VCR ... ... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the DVD/VCR’s ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the DVD/VCR or Remote.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the DVD/VCR or Remote. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID violent shocks to the DVD/VCR during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the DVD/VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the DVD/VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.

Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 5 m.

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

Video heads cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity. in a dusty environment flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes continuous usage for a long time

Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:

Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

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 or other rights owners and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation or other rights owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

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

Certain audio features of this product manufactured under license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer

and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc. Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may

infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

Features

DVD/CD Player/Video Cassette Recorder

• DVD/CD player with V ideo Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a DVD/CD player and a Hi-Fi Video cassette recorder. The DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as the audio CD disc. Picture quality is higher than Super VHS. Audio quality is higher than audio CD.

• High Quality Picture - More than 500 lines (VCR mode: 230 lines) of Horizontal Resolution. It exceeds Super VHS (400 lines) or Laser Disc (430 lines) in resolution.

VCR Section

• Stereo/SAP Reception - This VCR is designed to receive stereo and separate audio program (SAP) broadcasts where available.

• SQPB - Tapes recorded in the S-VHS system can be played back simply on this VCR.

• 4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.

µm HEAD - For superior picture quality even in EP mode, 19micron width technology helps to avoid crosstalk and

• 19 boost EP picture quality to near SP levels. With precision technology, ghosts and color beats are virtually eliminated.

• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound - With a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz and a dynamic range of better than 90dB, this VCR provides a level of excellence that rivals compact discs.

• Instant Timer Recording (ITR) - Simply by pressing the REC and PLAY buttons, the VCR can be programmed for up to 6 hours of recording with an immediate start.

• Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button is pressed during playback, the VCR will automatically search forward in 30 seconds increments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH button, and then return to normal playback.

DVD Section

• Compatible with a wide range of DVD audio outputs Digital Audio Jack (Optical or Coaxial):

• When a component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder is connected, Dolby Digital sound can produce the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall.

• Surround standard different from Dolby Digital. This format is already in use in many theaters. By connecting this unit to a DTS decoder or an AV amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder, the DTS audio of DVD discs recorded in this format can be enjoyed. However, audio will not be output from the analog audio output jacks.

• The MPEG audio of DVD discs recorded in this format can be enjoyed.

• The Linear PCM sound of a 48 kHz/16 bit through 96 kHz/24 bit exceeds audio CD sound.

• Surround audio - This DVD equipped with a “SPATIALIZER N-2-2”. It can produce the effect of being in a cinema or a concert hall.

• Multi-Language - Since this DVD matches with 124 language-subtitles/-soundtracks, you can enjoy selecting a favorite one. (You can not select the language that is not recorded on the disc.)

• Multi-Angle - Pictures of Sports or a Live Concert are recorded with many cameras. When you play such a disc, you can change the angles during playback. (If a Multi-Angle is not recorded on the disc, you can not change the angle.)

• Repeat Playback - You can repeat chapter, track, title, sides or material between two selected points.

• Program/Random Playback (CD) - You can play back tracks in programmed or random-selected sequences.

• Zoom - You can zoom in on the selected subject on the screen during playback.

• Video Aspect Ratio - You can change the aspect ratio of the screen for your monitor/television on a suitable disc.

• Parental Control - Y ou can limit the playback of scenes or sounds of adult DVD discs which have a parental level rating.

• MP3/WMA/JPEG file Compatibility - This DVD can play back MP3/WMA/JPEG file recorded on the CD-R/RW and FUJICOLOR CD and Kodak Picture CD formats.

Contents

Before using your unit

Features ...........................................................4

Contents...........................................................5

Parts and functions ..........................................6

Display .............................................................7

Remote control.................................................8

TV multi-brand remote control........................10

Control four JVC VCRs ..................................11

Basic connections ..........................................12

CATV (CABLE TV) connections.....................14

Playback connections ....................................16

Setting up the VCR section

Setting the video channel............................... 18

Setting the language ...................................... 18

Tuner setting .................................................. 19

T o ADD/DELETE channels............................. 20

Noise elimination............................................ 20

Auto clock setting ........................................... 21

Manual clock setting....................................... 23

Loading and Unloading a cassette tape......... 24

Tape playback operation

Cassette tape playback.................................. 25

Special playback ............................................ 26

ZERO RETURN function................................ 27

Video Index Search system ........................... 27

Recording

Recording a TV program................................ 28

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)........................ 30

Timer recording .............................................. 31

Advanced function of VCR section

Stereo recording and playback ...................... 33

Second Audio Program (SAP)........................ 33

Duplicating a video tape................................. 34

Duplicating a disc material onto a video tape.....

Disc Playback operation

Disc ................................................................ 35

Setting setup language .................................. 36

Playback procedure ....................................... 37

Special playback ............................................ 38

Zooming ......................................................... 39

Locating desired scene .................................. 39

Repeat playback ............................................ 40

Program playback (CD).................................. 41

Random playback (CD).................................. 41

MP3/WMA/JPEG playback ............................ 42

Setting the JPEG Interval............................... 44

Setting the Select Files .................................. 45

Zooming (JPEG CD) ...................................... 46

Changing angles (JPEG CD) ......................... 46

Marking desired scenes ................................. 47

Changing soundtrack language ..................... 48

Karaoke playback........................................... 48

Subtitles ......................................................... 49

Changing angles ............................................ 49

Title selection ................................................. 49

DVD menu...................................................... 49

Advanced Function of DVD section

Parental control .............................................. 50

Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD

disc................................................................. 51

Setting menu language .................................. 52

Setting subtitle language................................ 53

Setting audio soundtrack language................ 54

Setting surround sound .................................. 54

Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen ............. 55

Setting on screen display ............................... 56

Status display of disc ..................................... 56

Dynamic Range Control ................................. 57

Language code list ......................................... 58

Additional information

Problems and troubleshooting ....................... 59

Video head cleaning....................................... 60

Specifications ................................................. 61

Parts and functions

Front

VCR/DVD mode selector button

Cassette Loading Slot

POWER

button

AUDIO (L/R)/

VIDEO IN jacks

VCR indicator

Rear

OPEN/CLOSE button

EJECT button

Remote sensor

CHANNEL +/– buttons

STOP button

PLA Y button

REW (Rewind) button

Disc tray

DVD indicator

REC button

FF (Fast Forward) button

DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL

DVD S-VIDEO

OUT jack

S-VIDEO/COMPONENT

Video selector switch

DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks

AUDIO OUT jack

DVD AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks

DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

AC power cord

RF IN jack

RF OUT jack

DVD/VCR common AUDIO (L/R)/ VIDEO OUT jacks

Display

Display window

No. Display Description

VCR 2 3

DVD 5

CD 6

10 : 00

01 : 00

1 2

VCR mode Playback (lights) / Auto resume (flashes) Still picture DVD disc is inserted. CD is inserted. Display for afternoon (lights out in the morning) Clock display (colon [ : ] flashes) Counter display by hour/minute at VCR/DVD / by minute/second at CD Track number display for CD

5 6

TV channel display for VCR CATV channel display

Error display External input display

Playback Control (Video CD) Timer recording display Video tape is in the unit

Track display for CD Normal recording display (flashes during Instant Timer Recording - ITR)

10 11

CH02 7

C036

Err

Pbc 8 9

TRK

REC

Explanation for On-Screen-Symbol (DVD):

Playback Stop Still picture Frame advanced playback Forward slowmotion Fast Forward playback Review playback Skip chapter to forward direction Skip chapter to reverse direction

Open or Close the tray Auto resume Direction button’s mark A-B repeat Subtitle language Soundtrack language Output sound for Video-CD Karaoke vocal setting

Angle Zoom Parental level locked Parental level unlocked Screen size: Letter box Screen size: Pan scan Screen size: Wide Shows prohibited act

NOTE:

Some discs may be displayed wrong or e.g. chapter number, playback time, etc. may not be displayed.

Remote control

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

This Remote can control some functions (TV POWER, NUMBER(0-9), INPUT, TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/– and ENTER)

TV of JVC and the brands listed on page 10 by slide TV/VCR/DVD switch to TV. (The POWER button on the upper right is not effective for the TV.)

NOTES:

It’s not possible to operate a unit not

•

equipped with a remote sensor. When you operate the VCR or DVD, the

•

TV/VCR/DVD switch must be slided to

VCR/DVD again. Otherwise the DVD/ VCR may not operate properly. Since this unit is combined type of DVD

•

and VCR, the remote code of DVD is individual. So please note that the DVDkeys on the RCU of the other JVC RECEIVER/TV is not effective for this unit.

of a remote controllable

Page

TV/VCR/DVD switch POWER Power on/off 18 DVD MENU Display menu of DVD software 49 MARKER Locating desired scene 47 RETURN Remove DVD set up menu 36,51 OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the tray 37 DISPLAY Change the front Display mode 27 SUBTITLE Set Subtitle of a DVD disc 49 A.TRK Digital AUTO TRACKING 26 ANGLE Change playback angle of a DVD disc 46,49 C. RESET Reset the counter to 00:00 27 SEARCH MODE Index for DVD 39 ZERO RETURN PLAY MODE Select playback mode 40,41 SP/EP Sets the tape speed for recording 28,30 ZOOM Zoom (DVD/VCD) 39,46 TITLE Select title of a DVD disc 49 REPEA T A-B 0-9 Direct channel selection of TV 20,28

TIMER TV/VCR Switches between TV and VCR 18,29 TV POWER Turn the connected TV on or off 8 INPUT Switch the connected TV to external mode 8 TV VOL +/– Adjust the connected TV’s volume 8 REW Rewind/Review playback 25,26,38 PLAY Playback 25,37 FF REC Recording 28,30,34 STOP Stop 25,37 PAUSE Still picture/Recording pause on/off 26,29,34,38 SKIP / INDEX / Search for the INDEX mark of a tape 27 TV/VCR CH +/– Select channel of the connected TV or VCR

/ Cursor buttons SET –/+ Setting buttons 31,32

EPS Filter Failed

/ Cursor buttons - To move Up in the VCR menu

ENTER Enter information in the menu SELECT Select option in the menu SET UP MENU Display menu of setup 18,19,36,44-45,52-56 CANCEL Delete Timer program 32

OSD Display VCR or DVD operation status 29,56 A.MONITOR

SLOW Slowmotion playback 26,38 SKIP SEARCH Skip the unwanted short material of a tape 26

Switch to operate TV or VCR or DVD 18,36

Stop the tape when the counter reaches 00:00

Repeat playback between A and B (DVD/CD)

Input setting 39,41 Enter a password 50,51 Set the unit to start recording at a preset time.31,32

Fast Forward/Forward search playback

Skip chapter to forward or reverse direction

8,28,30,34

Manual tracking buttons in playback mode 26 you press the

menu you press the

Cancel input data in the setting mode 23,31,39,41

Switches sound between mono and stereo Change sound track language of DVD

. To move Down in the VCR

25,26,38

38,43

33 48

Inserting Batteries

Remote control

Open the battery compart-

ment cover in the direction of the arrow.

Battery precautions

The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:

1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the “–” end first.

Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

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

5.Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

Remote control basics

• Press POWER to turn the DVD/VCR on or off.

• Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch is set to VCR/DVD.

• Tap VCR CH + or VCR CH – to move through the channels one channel at a time.

• The VCR CH +/– and SET +/– are also used to navigate on-screen menu system.

• You can directly access specific channels using Number keys pad.

• Each press of VCR or DVD, switches the screen between the VCR screen (VCR mode) and the DVD screen (DVD mode).

Install two “AA” batteries (supplied),

paying attention to the polarity diagram in thebattery compartment.

Replace the compartment cover.

Operation

• Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons

to operate.

• Operate the remote control within 30° angle on either side of the remote

sensor, up to a distance of Approx. 5 meters.

Approx. 5 meters

TV multi-brand remote control

The DVD/VCR’s remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below.

Preparation:

Turn the power off the TV using theTV’s remote control.

•

Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to TV.

Press and hold VCR on the remote control until you finish the

step 2. Enter your TV’s brand code using the Number keys, then

press ENTER.

Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV,

•

you don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

•

PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering the other.

First, press TV POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s

power goes on as it should. If it does, try other operations.

The TV POWER, TV CH+/–, TV VOL+/–, ENTER, INPUT

•

and Number keys on the remote can all be used to operate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys.

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC

MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PANASONIC RCA SHARP SONY TOSHIBA ZENITH HITACHI SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS

01 02 03 04, 11 05 06 07 08 09 10 12 13 13

NOTE:

Depending on the type of TV , there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.

Control four JVC VCRs

The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control’s A code control signals and the other set to respond to B, C, D code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your DVD/VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your DVD/ VCR to respond to the other code signals.

Preparation:

Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD.

Press and hold VCR on the remote control until you finish the

step 2.

Press one of the following buttons to enter the desired code,

then press ENTER.

1: sets the remote control code to “A” 2: sets the remote control code to “b” 3: sets the remote control code to “C” 4: sets the remote control code to “d”

To turn off the unit, press POWER on the front panel.

Press PLAY on the front panel for 5 seconds. The current

setting code of the unit appears on the display.

Press STOP on the remote control. The new code is transmit-

ted to the unit and blinks for about 4 seconds on the display, then the clock time appears.

POWER

PLAY

Press POWER on the remote control. When the unit is turned on, the setting is complete. If the unit is NOT turned on, repeat from step 1.

OUT (TV)

(ANT)

OUT (TV)

(ANT)

OUT (TV)

(ANT)

Basic connections

If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, ahead to page 14 for the proper connections.

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ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION

The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV . Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with 75 ohm Coaxial Cable

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with 300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

DVD/VCR

Matching Transformer

300 ohm Input

75 ohm output

(not supplied)

300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

75/300 ohm Inputs

VHF

NOTE:

NOTES: • A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the

If both VHF and UHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output.

antenna to the DVD/VCR properly.

• For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an outdoor type antenna is required.

• If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.

UHF

300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

Combiner

75 ohm output

(not supplied)

DVD/VCR

Basic connections

DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION

After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV . Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.

This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV . If your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception.

75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

Splitter 75 ohm Input

75/300 ohm outputs 75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

(not supplied)

VHF/UHF IN

UHF

VHF

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the “TV” mode.

TV with single 75 ohm VHF/UHF antenna input

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the “TV” mode.

TV with 300 ohm UHFand 75 ohm VHF antenna inputs

75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

Splitter 75 ohm Input 300 ohm outputs (not supplied)

UHF

VHF

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the “TV” mode.

TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs

CATV (CABLE TV) connections

Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels.

This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.

DVD/VCR

Incoming Cable

ALLOWS:*Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Use of the programmable timer.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

DVD/VCR

Incoming

ALLOWS:*Recording of channels through the converter box

PREVENTS:*Recording one channel while watching another.

Converter/ Descrambler

Cable

(scrambled and unscrambled). Using the programmable timer to record only the

channel selected at the converter box.

Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.

(ANT)

OUT (TV)

(ANT)

OUT (TV)

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

Incoming Cable

ALLOWS:*Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Use of the programmable timer.

Recording an unscrambled channel while watching

any channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.

NOTE: Whenever a Converter/Descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR

to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.

DVD/VCR

(ANT)

OUT (TV)

Converter/Descrambler

NOTE:

If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the DVD/VCR, the converter must be set to the video channel output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

CATV (CABLE TV) connections

IMPORT ANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the “CA TV” mode.

This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.

DVD/VCR

Splitter

A/B Switch

A B

Incoming

Cable

Converter/Descrambler

(ANT)

OUT

(TV)

ALLOWS:*Recording of one channel while watching another.

Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.

Recording of all channels through the converter box.

PREVENTS:*Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.

Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.

DVD/VCR

Splitter

(ANT)

Incoming

Cable

Converter/ Descrambler

ALLOWS:*Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.

Using the programmable timer.

PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.

OUT (TV)

A/B Switch

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

DVD/VCR

Splitter

Incoming

Cable

Converter/ Descrambler

(ANT)

OUT (TV)

ALLOWS:*Recording of all channels through the converter box.

Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or

unscrambled) channel. Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS: Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.

A/B Switch

A B

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

Playback connections

The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.

Connect to a TV with Audio/Video Output

You can enjoy playback by simply connecting the unit to a TV. Connect the unit to a TV equipped with stereo audio input and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cable.

To Audio (R) Input To Audio (L) Input

DVD/VCR

Audio (L) Output

Audio (R) Output

Video Output

To Video

Input

AUDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied)

Connect to a TV with S-Video Output (for DVD/CD playback)

If your TV has an S-VIDEO input, you can get better quality by connecting it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit using the S-video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the VIDEO jack of the unit.

S-Video cable (not supplied)

DVD/VCR

To S-Video Input

S-Video Output

S-VIDEO/COMPONENT

Video selector switch

Audio (L) Output

Audio (R) Output

AUDIO cable (not supplied)

To Audio (R) Input To Audio (L) Input

Connect to a TV with Component Video Output (for DVD/CD playback)

You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of your TV with the COMPONENT video cables (not supplied).

DVD/VCR

To Component Video Output

COMPONENT VIDEO cable (not supplied)

To Component Video Input

NOTES:

• When you connect to a TV with S-video jack or component jacks, set the S-VIDEO/COMPONENT Video selector switch to the desired position. And also you must select the corresponding video input on your TV .

• When the component video input jacks on the TV is of the BNC type, use an adapter to convert a pin jack to a BNC jack (optional).

Playback connections

Connect to a Stereo Amplifier with Audio Output

You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the unit’s audio output to your amplifier. Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier.

DVD/VCR

Stereo Amplifier

Audio (L) Output

Audio (R) Output

AUDIO cable (not supplied)

To Audio (L) Input To Audio (R) Input

Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround

If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems such as Dolby Digital and DTS by using the Optical or Coaxial Digital Output.

Use this connection to connect an:

• AV amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital decoder

• AV amplifier with built-in *DTS decoder

Coaxial Digital Audio Output

DVD/VCR

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Video Output

Video cable (not supplied)

AV Amplifier with built-in various decoder as above

To Video Input

NOTE:

You may connect to a TV with a Component video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) instead of a video cable (not supplied).

Connecting the optical digital cable

Y ou may connect to an AV Amplifier with an Optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of a Coaxial digital cable.

When you connect the optical digital cable (not supplied), remove the dust protection cap from the rear panel. When not using the optical digital cable, attach the dust protection cap to protect against dust.

NOTES:

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The OPTICAL, COAXIAL, AUDIO L/R, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT jacks are useful only for DVD section. The VHS signal is output only from the composite jack (DVD/VCR VIDEO OUTPUT) and UHF/VHF OUT.

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When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGIT AL to DOLBY DIGIT AL or DTS to ON on the AV Amplifier. If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

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Caution for the optical digital audio output connector: Do not connect to an amplifier (with an optical digital input connector) which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.

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DTS audio will be output only from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL output. To hear DTS audio, DTS-Decoder is necessary.

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When playing DTS-encoded CDs, only noise will be heard from the speakers or analogue stereo outputs.

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Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the unit.

Setting the video channel/Setting the language

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MENU TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT

ON OFF ON OFF

SAP CH SETUP SYSTEM SETUP

Setting the Video Channel

To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).

When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.

Press and hold 3 or 4 on the remote for 3 seconds in standby

mode. The video channel will start to flash for 3 seconds in the display window.

Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR.

Slide TV/VCR/DVD switch to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to

select the VCR mode. The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.

Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the

channel selected in step 1. Press TV/VCR to select the VCR position.

The VCR indicator will appear in the display window. Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area.

The channel number will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.

For a push-button TV tuner

If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, play back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to your TV owner's manual for details.

NOTES:

• If the unit does not operate properly , or No key operation (by the unit and/ or the remote control): Static electric-

ity, etc., may af fect the player's operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again.

• If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds,the MENU screen will return to normal TV operation automatically.

• Both the VCR and the DVD have their own menu options (See page 36).

Setting the language

You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays.

Press SET UP MENU.

The VCR menu screen will appear. Press SETUP”, then press ENTER. If you use the unit for the first time and press SET UP MENU, instead of the main menu screen on the right the “SYSTEM SETUP” menu screen in step 2 may appear.

Press or to select the

“LANGUAGE” option, then press ENTER.

Press

language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER.

Press SET UP MENU until the MENU screen is cleared.

or to select “SYSTEM

or to select the desired

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

AUTO CLOCK STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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ON OFF ON OFF

Tuner setting

This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the DVD/VCR’s memory . In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this DVD/ VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this DVD/VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CATV mode.

Preparation:

Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.

•

Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD.

•

Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.)

TV/CATV Selection

Press SET UP MENU. The VCR menu screen will appear.

Press

or to select “CH SETUP”, then press ENTER.

Press or to select the “TV/

CATV” option.

Then press ENTER to select the

TV or CATV mode. The arrow indicates the selected mode.

TV - VHF/UHF channels CATV - CABLE TV channels

Press SET UP MENU until the menu screen is cleared.

CH SETUP

TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE

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CH SETUP

TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE

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Setting channels automatically

The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory.

Repeat above step 1 and press

or to select “AUTO CH

MEMORY”.

CH SETUP

TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE

NOTE:

You can not select “CH SETUP” if you set the channel to “L”.

Then press ENTER.

The auto tuning will start. The channel display will count up and when finished, the screen returns to normal.

+/–/ENTER/MENU

CH 002

To ADD/DELETE channels/Noise elimination

T o ADD/DELETE channels

You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually.

Preparation:

Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.

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Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD.

•

Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.)

Repeat the step 1 on page 19.

Then press “ADD/DELETE” option and press

ENTER.

To Add or Delete desired channels

Press Number keys or to select a channel number you want to add or delete.

To add channels

Press ENTER until “ADD” appears on the screen to set to add the unmemorized channel.

To delete channels

Press ENTER until “DELETE” appears on the screen to set to delete the channel from memory. The channel number will blink.

or to select the

CH SETUP

TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE

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/ENTER/MENU ñ

ADD

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/0-9/ENTER/MENU

CH 003

Repeat to to add or delete other channel.

Press SET UP MENU until the menu screen is cleared.

Noise elimination

When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND “ON”. When the unit is shipped from the factory, the NO NOISE BACKGROUND is set to the “ON”.

Repeat the step 1 on page 18 and press

“NO NOISE BACKGROUND”.

Press ENTER to select the “ON”

position.

Press SET UP MENU until the menu screen is cleared.

or to select

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

AUTO CLOCK STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

á+/Ð

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF ON OFF

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