JVC Model HR-XVC1UJ User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE

For model:

HR-XVC1UJ

POWER

TV

VCR

DVD

OPEN/

MARKER RETURN

DVDMENU

CLOSE

ZERORETURN

C.RESET

DISPLAY A.TRK

SEARCH

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

MODE

SP/EP

PLAY

REPEAT

ZOOM

TITLE

MODE

A-B

TV

POWER

INPUT

TV VOL

TIMER

TV/VCR

0

PLAY

STOP

R

C

V

C

/

V

H

T

+

ENTER/

SET SET

SELECT

T

Ð

V

/

H

V

C

C

R

SLOW

A.MONITOR

VCR/DVD/TV

FF

PAUSE

SKIP
/INDEX

CANCEL

SKIP

SEARCH

REW

REC

SKIP
/INDEX

SETUP

MENU

OSD

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.

LPT0725-001A

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 V OL T A GE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

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.

The POWER
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.

/l button does not completely shut off

• 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.

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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.

Important Warning

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
OPERATE THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

THE FOLLOWING CAUTION LABEL IS LOCATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE DVD/VCR.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO
THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY 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 TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

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CAUTION:

THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER 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 O THER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE T O LASER BEAM, DO NO T TRY T O OPEN THE ENCLOSURE. VISIBLE
LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE INTO
BEAM.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

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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. Rev erse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D

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symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpub lished works. ©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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Certain audio features of this product manufactured under license from Desper

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Products,Inc. Spatializer and the circle - in - square device are tr ademarks owned
by Desper Products,Inc.

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television prog rams, films, video cassettes

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

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Features

DVD/CD Player/Video Cassette Recorder

• D VD/CD pla yer with Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a DVD/CD player and a Hi-Fi Video
cassette recorder. The D VD 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. The DVD PLAYER can play back video CDs and audio CDs.

• 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

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boost EP picture quality to near SP levels. With precision technology, ghosts and color beats are vir tually 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 5 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/20 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 - You can limit the playback of scenes or sounds of adult DVD discs which have a parental level rating.

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Contents

Before using your unit

Features ...........................................................6

Contents...........................................................7

Parts and functions ..........................................8

Display .............................................................9

Remote control...............................................10

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

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

Playback Connection .....................................16

Setting up the VCR section

Setting the Video Channel ............................. 18

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

Tuner Setting.................................................. 19

To 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

Separate Audio Program (SAP) ..................... 33

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

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

34

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 Playback ................................................ 42

Marking Desired Scenes ................................ 43

Changing soundtrack language ..................... 44

Subtitles ......................................................... 44

Changing angles ............................................ 45

Title selection ................................................. 45

DVD menu...................................................... 45

Advanced Function of DVD section

Parental control .............................................. 46

Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD

disc................................................................. 47

Setting menu language .................................. 48

Setting subtitle language................................ 49

Setting audio soundtrack language................ 50

Setting surround sound .................................. 50

Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen ............. 51

Setting on Screen display .............................. 52

Status display of Disc..................................... 52

Dynamic Range Control ................................. 53

Language Code List ....................................... 54

Additional information

Problems and troubleshooting ....................... 55

Video head cleaning....................................... 56

Specifications ................................................. 57

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Parts and functions

Front

VCR/DVD mode selector button

Cassette Loading Slot

POWER

VIDEO (M) L - AUDIO - R

VCR

POWER

button

AUDIO (L/R)/

VIDEO IN jacks

VCR indicator

OPEN/CLOSE button

EJECT button

VCR/DVD

EJECT

CH

Remote sensor

CHANNEL +/– buttons

PLAY button

STOP button

PLAY STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

REW FF REC DVD

REW (Rewind) button

Disc tray

DVD indicator

REC button

FF (Fast Forward) button

Rear

AC power cord

DVD OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT jack

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack

DVD AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks

DVD OUTPUT

L
R

3

IN

( )

ANT.

OUT

( )

TV

RF IN jack

RF OUT jack

4

PB/C

PR/C

Y

VIDEO

B

R

L

AUDIO

R

CH.

3/4 Channel Selector Switch

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

DVD S-VIDEO OUT jack

8

DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks

Display window

Display

1 2

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10

No. Display Description

1
2
3
4
5
6

VCR

DVD
CD
PM
10 : 00
01 : 00

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

3

89

7

4

5
6

7

8
9

10

11

2
CH02

C036
L

TRK
REC

Track number display for CD
TV channel display for VCR
CATV channel display
External input display
Timer recording display
Video tape is in the unit
Track display for CD
Normal recording display (flashes during Instant Timer Recording - ITR)

Explanation for On-Screen-Symbol:

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

AB

Skip chapter to reverse
direction
Open or Close the tray
Auto resume
Direction button’s mark
A-B repeat
Subtitle language
Soundtrack language
Angle

Zoom
Parental level locked
Parental level unlocked
Screen size: Normal TV
Screen size: PAN SCAN
Screen size: WIDE
Shows Prohibited act
Output sound for Video-CD

Note:

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

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Remote control

TV

VCR

MARKER RETURN

DVD MENU

DISPLAY A.TRK

SUB TITLE

SP/EP

PLAY

ZOOM TITLE

MODE

TIMER

0

REW

REC

SKIP
/INDEX

SET SET

SET UP
MENU

OSD

PLAY

STOP

V

/

V

T

ENTER/
SELECT

T

V

/

V

A.MONITOR

C

C

VCR/DVD/TV

JVC TV Remote Control

This Remote can control some functions (TV
POWER, NUMBER(0-9), INPUT, TV V OL +/–,
TV CH +/– and ENTER) of a remote

controllable JVC TV by slide TV/VCR/DVD
switch to TV.
(The POWER button on the upper right is not
effective for the TV.)

NOTE:

It’s not possible to operate a unit not

•

equipped with a remote sensor.
This Remote can control a JVC TV only.

•

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.

DVD

C.RESET

ANGLE

TV/VCR

R

C

H

H

C

R

SLOW

+

—

POWER

OPEN/

CLOSE

ZERO RETURN

SEARCH

MODE

REPEAT

A-B

TV

POWER

INPUT

TV VOL

FF

PAUSE

SKIP
/INDEX

CANCEL

SKIP

SEARCH

Page

TV/VCR/DVD switch

Switch to operate TV or VCR or DVD 18,36
POWER Power on/off 18
DVD MENU Display menu of DVD software 45
MARKER Locating desired scene 43
RETURN Remove DVD set up menu 36,47
OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the tray 37
DISPLAY Change the front Display mode 27
A.TRK Digital AUTO TRACKING 26
SUB TITLE Set Subtitle of a DVD disc 44
C. RESET Reset the counter to 00:00 27
ANGLE Change playback angle of a DVD disc 45
ZERO RETURN

Stop the tape when the counter reaches 00:00

27
SEARCH MODE Index for DVD 39
SP/EP Sets the tape speed for recording 28,30
PLAY MODE Select playback mode 40,41
ZOOM Zoom (DVD/VCD) 39
TITLE Select title of a DVD disc 45
REPEAT A-B

Repeat playback between A and B (DVD/CD)

40
0-9 Direct channel selection of TV 20,28

Input setting 39,41
Enter a password 46,47

TIMER

Set the unit to start recording at a preset time.31,32
TV/VCR Switches between TV and VCR 18,29
TV POWER Tur n the connected TV on or off 10
INPUT Switch the connected TV to external mode 10
TV VOL +/– Adjust the connected TV’s volume 10
REW Rewind/Review playback 25,26,38
PLAY Playback 25,37
FF

Fast Forward/Forward search playback

25,26,38
REC Recording 28,30,34
STOP Stop 25,37
PAUSE Still picture/Recording pause on/off 26,29,34,38
SKIP /

Skip chapter to forward or reverse direction

38
INDEX / Search for the INDEX mark of a tape 27
TV/VCR CH +/– Select channel of the connected TV or VCR

10,28,30,34
/ Cursor buttons
SET –/+ Setting buttons 31,32

Manual tracking buttons in playback mode 26

/ Cursor buttons - To move Up in the VCR menu

you press the
menu you press the

. To move Down in the VCR

.
ENTER Enter information in the menu
SELECT Select option in the menu
SET UP MENU Display menu of setup 18,19,36,48-53
CANCEL Delete Timer program 32

Cancel input data in the setting mode 23,31,39,41
OSD Display VCR or DVD operation status 29,52
A.MONITOR

Switches sound between mono and stereo

Change sound track language of DVD

33

44
SLOW Slowmotion playback 26,38
SKIP SEARCH Skip the unwanted short material of a tape 26

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Inserting Batteries

Remote control

Open the battery compart-

1

ment cover in the direction of
the arrow.

Install two "AA" batteries (supplied),

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paying attention to the polarity
diagram in thebattery compartment.

Replace the compartment
cover.

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.

3.

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).

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

Change the custom code for remote control

If you operate this DVD/VCR with another JVC’s VCR simultaneously arranging them side by side, the both
recorders will react to this remote control. In this case, you can change the remote control and DVD/VCR to other
frequency (“ ”). Then you can operate only this DVD/VCR with this changed remote control.
When you purchased, the DVD/VCR and remote control have been set to the frequency-“

”.

Example: Change frequency to
Remote control:

While holding VCR,
press 2(code: b) of
Number keys. (in
case of code: A,
press 1)

TV

DVD MENU

VCR

DVD

MARKER RETURN

POWER

OPEN/
CLOSE

SEARCH

SUB TITLE

ANGLE

ZOOM TITLE

TIMER

TV/VCR

MODE

REPEAT

A-B

TV

POWER

INPUT

TVVOL

SP/EP

PLAY
MODE

0

DVD/VCR:

In the POWER off mode,
press and hold PLAY for
more than 5 seconds. “b”
will appear on the display
and then disappear after
approx. 4 seconds.

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY STOP

REW FF REC DVD

NOTES:

•

If the remote control has been set to b, the DVD/VCR also must be set to b. Otherwise, the DVD/VCR can not be
operated with this remote control.

•

To reset to “A”, repeat above procedure. However press 1 instead of 2.

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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.

skip

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 D VD/VCR. Then connect the D VD/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

1

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

DVD/VCR

IN

(ANT.)

OUT

(TV)

2

3

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

VHF

UHF

300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

Combiner

75/300 ohm Inputs

75 ohm output

(not supplied)

DVD/VCR

IN

(ANT.)

OUT
(TV)

IN

(ANT.)

OUT
(TV)

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.

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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 D VD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output f or 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)

TV

VHF/UHF IN

TV

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

Splitter
75 ohm Input

300 ohm outputs
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
(supplied)

(not supplied)

TV

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

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CATV (CABLE TV) connections

Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pa y 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.

1

DVD/VCR

IN

Incoming Cable

ALLOWS:*Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Use of the programmable timer.

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Recording of one channel while watching another.

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DVD/VCR

2

Converter/
Descrambler

Incoming

Cable

(ANT.)

OUT
(TV)

IN

(ANT.)

OUT
(TV)

TV

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

TV

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

ALLOWS:*Recording of channels through the converter box

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

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channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS:*Recording one channel while watching another.

Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.

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NOTE:

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

DVD/VCR

3

TV

IN

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.

(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).

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.

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

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CATV (CABLE TV) connections

IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

This DVD/VCR cannot receiv e scrambled programs since it does not contain a descr ambler . In order to receiv e 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

4

Splitter

TV

A/B Switch

A
B

Incoming

Cable

Converter/Descrambler

IN

(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

5

Splitter

IN

(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

A

B

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

TV

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

6

Splitter

Incoming

Cable

Converter/
Descrambler

Converter/
Descrambler

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.

DVD/VCR

IN

(ANT.)

OUT
(TV)

TV

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

A/B Switch

A
B

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Playback Connection

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

Use the supplied AUDIO/VIDEO Cord.

TV

DVD/VCR

Audio (L) Output

DVD OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

L
R

Video Output

IN

Y

VIDEO

( )

ANT.

PB/C

B

L

OUT

AUDIO

( )

TV

PR/C

R

R

CH.

3

4

Audio (R) Output

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (supplied)

Connect to a TV with S-Video Output

You can use the following connection only for DVD/CD playback.

S-Video Cord (not supplied)

DVD/VCR

DVD OUTPUT

DIGITALAUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT

Audio (L) Output

Audio (R) Output

OPTICAL COAXIAL

L
R

IN

Y

VIDEO

()

ANT.

PB/C

B

L

OUT

AUDIO

()

TV

PR/C

R

R

CH.

3

4

To S-Video Input

S-Video Output

AUDIO Cord (not supplied)

Connect to a BS TUNER

To Video

Input

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

TV

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

VHF/UHF
Antenna

Satellite
Antenna

ANT. Input

BS Tuner

ANT. output

16

75 ohm Coaxial Cable (not supplied)

DVD/VCR

To ANT. Input

DVD OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Y

L
R

PB/C

B

PR/C

R

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

CH.

3

Video Output

Audio (L) Output

Audio (R) Output

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (supplied)

IN

( )

ANT.

OUT

( )

TV

ANT.

4

Output

75 ohm Coaxial
Cable (supplied)

TV

To ANT.
Input

Playback Connection

Connect to a Stereo Amplifier with Audio Output

If your TV has a COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack, you can connect the DVD/VCR to the TV with a COMPONENT
cable (not supplied) as shown below. COMPONENT VIDEO output jack can send higher-quality video signal to a
TV than S-Video output.

To Component

Video Output

DVD/VCR

COMPONENT VIDEO Cord (not supplied)

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (supplied)

To Audio/Video Output

To Audio/Video Input

To
Component
Video Input

DVD OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

L
R

Y

VIDEO

PB/C

B

L
AUDIO

PR/C

R

R

CH.

Audio (L) Output
Audio (R) Output

Stereo Amplifier

IN

( )

ANT.

OUT

( )

TV

3

4

To Audio (L) Input

TV

To Audio (R) Input

AUDIO Cord (not supplied)

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

DVD/VCR

Coaxial digital

Audio Output

Video Output

DVD OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

L
R

IN

Y

VIDEO

( )

ANT.

PB/CB

L

OUT

AUDIO

( )

TV

PR/CR

R

CH.

3

4

Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)

Video cord (not supplied)

AV Amplifier with
built-in various
decoder as above

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).

To Video
Input

TV

Connecting the optical digital cable

Y ou ma y 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:

•

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.

•

When you make the connections abov e, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL 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.

•

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.

•

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

•

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

•

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

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Setting the Video Channel / Setting the language

〈+/-/ENTER/MENU〉

SYSTEM SET UP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

AUTO CLOCK
STANDARD TIME

ON OFF
ON OFF

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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).

TV

VCR

MARKER RETURN

DVD MENU
DISPLAY A.TRK

SUB TITLE

SP/EP

PLAY

ZOOM TITLE

MODE

DVD

C.RESET

ANGLE

POWER

OPEN/

CLOSE

ZERO RETURN

SEARCH

MODE

REPEAT

A-B

TV

POWER

INPUT

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

Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR.

1

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

2

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

Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch on the rear panel to CH

3

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

4

channel selected in step 3.
Press TV/VCR to select the VCR position.

5

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

6

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.

TV VOL

TIMER

PLAY

STOP

V

/

V

T

ENTER/
SELECT

T

V

/

V

A.MONITOR

TV/VCR

R

C

C

C

C

R

H

+

H

SLOW

FF

PAUSE

SKIP
/INDEX

CANCEL

—

SKIP

SEARCH

0

REW

REC

SKIP
/INDEX

SET SET

SET UP
MENU

OSD

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 affect 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).

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Setting the language

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

Press SETUP MENU,

1

If you use the unit for the first time
and press SETUP MENU, instead
of the main menu screen on the
right the SYSTEM SET UP menu
screen in step 2 may appear.

Press or to select the

2

“LANGUAGE” option, then press
ENTER.

Press

3

language: English (ENGLISH),

or to select the desired

Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French
(FRANCAIS), then press ENTER.

Press SETUP MENU until the MENU screen is cleared.

4

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP

á

+/-/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

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