Magnavox DV225MG9 User Manual 3

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this unit.

DVD/CD Player with Video Cassette Recorder

	DV225MG9	INSTRUCCIONES EN
		ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.

If you need additional operating assistance after reading this Owner’s Manual, please call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8610 or visit our Web site at http://www.funai-corp.com

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Connecting to RF Modulator (Not Supplied)

If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using an RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below.

1)Disconnect the power cords of the unit from the AC outlet.

2)Make the connection as illustrated below.

3)Set your RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or 4, whichever the TV channel is least used in your area. If your RF modulator has a modulator/antenna switch, set it according to the manual supplied with the RF modulator.

4)Plug in the power cords of the unit to the AC outlet.

5)Turn on your TV and choose the same channel as you set the RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to. For more details, follow the manual supplied with the RF

modulator.

rear of this unit	DVD/VCR
	AUDIO OUT

L

RCA audio cable

R

VIDEO OUT

RCA video cable

rear of TV

ANT. IN

VHF / UHF	rear of your RF
		modulator
antenna

RF coaxial cable

	or		3	4	R	L
	RF coaxial
cable TV		ANT. IN	CHANNEL		AUDIO IN		VIDEO IN	TO TV
	cable
company		Set channel 3 or 4

Note:

•RF modulator is not supplied with this unit. You need to purchase this separately.

•The picture quality may suffer if this unit is connected to an RF modulator.

© 2008 Funai Electric Co., Ltd.

Contents
PRECAUTIONS
Laser Safety.................................................................................................................	2
Important Safeguards.............................................................................	3
Location and Handling...........................................................................................	4
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire.............................................	4
Moisture Condensation Warning .......................................................................	4
About Copyright.......................................................................................................	4
Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs ................................................................	4
Symbols Used in This Manual..............................................................................	4
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................	4
About Cassette Tapes and Discs .............................................................	5
Playable Media ..........................................................................................................	5
Unplayable Discs ......................................................................................................	5
SETUP
Connections.............................................................................................	6
Connection to a TV ..................................................................................................	6
Connection to an Audio System.........................................................................	7
Connection to an External Tuner .......................................................................	7
Preparation for Use .................................................................................	8
Turning on Unit for the First Time .....................................................................	8
Clock Setting..............................................................................................................	8
Function Overview ..................................................................................	9
Front Panel Indicator Lights.................................................................................	9
Selecting DVD or VCR Operation........................................................................	9
Front & Rear Terminals...........................................................................................	9
Remote Control........................................................................................................	10
Installing the Batteries for the Remote Control...........................................	10
VCR FUNCTIONS
Playback .................................................................................................	11
When You Playback a Cassette Tape Recorded in Hi-Fi Stereo .............	11
Other Operations....................................................................................	11
Index Search..............................................................................................................	11
Time Search...............................................................................................................	11
Auto Repeat...............................................................................................................	12
Recording................................................................................................	12
Recording & One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)..........................................	12
Timer Recording ......................................................................................................	12
Notes for Timer Recording & One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) .........	13
Satellite Link..............................................................................................................	14
Copying a Cassette Tape ......................................................................................	14
DVD FUNCTIONS
Playback .................................................................................................	15
On-Screen Display ..................................................................................	16
Search Functions ....................................................................................	17
Using Track Search..................................................................................................	17
Using Title / Chapter Search................................................................................	17
Using Time Search ..................................................................................................	17
Marker Setting..........................................................................................................	17
Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback ...........................................	18
Repeat Playback.......................................................................................................	18
Repeat A-B Playback ..............................................................................................	18
Random Playback....................................................................................................	18
Programmed Playback ..........................................................................................	18
Special Settings ......................................................................................	19
Subtitle Language...................................................................................................	19
Audio Language ......................................................................................................	19
Camera Angles .........................................................................................................	19
Black Level Setting..................................................................................................	19
Stereo Sound Mode................................................................................................	19
Virtual Surround.......................................................................................................	19
DVD Setting ............................................................................................	20
LANGUAGE Setting.................................................................................................	20
DISPLAY Setting.......................................................................................................	21
AUDIO Setting ..........................................................................................................	21
PARENTAL Setting...................................................................................................	22
OTHERS Setting........................................................................................................	22
Reset to the Default Setting (Except for PARENTAL Setting)..................	23
INFORMATION
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................	23
Specifications .........................................................................................	24
Language Code List ................................................................................	24
LIMITED WARRANTY...............................................................................	24
Español ...................................................................................................	25
Quick Use Guide......................................................................................	27

Español INFORMATION DVD FUNCTIONS VCR FUNCTIONS SETUP PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

Laser Safety

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

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

FCC WARNING - This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

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:

1)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2)Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

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

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

•Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.

•You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special wastes. Contact your council for details.

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Model No. and the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. ________________________

Serial No. ________________________

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PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

Important Safeguards

1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain InstructionsThe safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

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

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

5.Cleaning - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and MoistureDo not use this video product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufac-

turer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video 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.

10.Power Sources - This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

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

12.Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Lightning - For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

14.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

17.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

c.If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e.If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f.When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

19.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

21.Heat - This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PRECAUTIONS

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PRECAUTIONS

Location and Handling

•Do not stand this unit up vertically. Install this unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of this unit. Do not place this unit directly on top of the TV.

•Depending on the TV, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound may be generated if this unit is placed too close to your TV. In this case, please ensure enough space between your TV and this unit.

•Do not cover or place this unit in enclosed spaces to prevent excessive temperature build up.

•Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

•Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.

•Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.

•Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on this unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug this unit immediately and contact the retailer or an authorized service center immediately.

•Do not remove this unit cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to this unit. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or an authorized service center.

•Be sure to remove disc and cassette tape and unplug the AC power cord from the output before carrying this unit.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

•Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

•If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our authorized service center for servicing.

•Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cassette holder.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture may form inside this unit under the following conditions:

•Immediately after a heater is turned on.

•In a steamy or humid room.

•When this unit is suddenly moved from a cold to warm environment. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly or damage the cassette tape. In such case, do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry.

About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs

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 picture problems with 525

progressive scan output, 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 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Symbols Used in This Manual

The following symbols appear in some headings in this manual. : Description refers to video cassette tapes.

: Description refers to DVD-video. : Description refers to audio CD.

Note to CATV system installer:

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

Maintenance

Servicing

•Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 23 before returning the product.

•If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our toll free customer support line found on the cover of this manual to locate an authorized service center.

Cleaning the Cabinet

•Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

Cleaning Discs

•When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analog records.

Cleaning the Disc Lens

•If this unit continues to perform improperly even after you have referred to the relevant sections and to the “Troubleshooting Guide” in this manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an authorized service center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

Disc Handling

•When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to touch the surface of the disc.

•Always store the disc in its protective case when not in use.

Auto Head Cleaning

•Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette tape, so you can see a clear picture.

•Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn cassette tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your unit may need to be cleaned.

1.Please visit your local audio/video store and purchase a good quality VHS video head cleaner.

2.If a Video head cleaner does not solve the problem, please call our toll free customer support line found on the cover of this manual to locate an authorized service center.

Note:

•Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

•Clean video heads only when problems occur.

© 2008 Funai Electric Co., Ltd.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, transcribed, downloaded or stored in

any storage medium, in any form or for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Funai. Furthermore, any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Funai reserves the right to change the content herein without the obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.

with the design is a registered trademark of Funai Electric Co., Ltd and may not be used in any way without the express written consent of Funai. All other trademarks used herein remain the exclusive property of their respective owners. Nothing contained in this manual should be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any license or right to use any of the trademarks displayed herein. Misuse of any trademarks or any other content in this manual is strictly prohibited. Funai shall aggressively enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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About Cassette Tapes and Discs

Playable Media

Type of

Mark (logo)

Region code

Recorded

Media size

Tape speed and disc types

media

signals

cassette

tape width

SP: 1-5/16 inch/sec. (33.40 mm/sec.)

analog video

1/2 inches

tape

SLP: 7/16 inch/sec. (11.12 mm/sec.)

(12.65 mm)

DVD-video

or

*1, 2, 3, 5, 9

5 inches

DVD-RW

e.g.)

(12 cm)

title 1

title 2

DVD-R

digital video

or

*1, 3, 4, 5, 6,

(MPEG2)

chapter 1

chapter 2

chapter 3

chapter 4

chapter 1

chapter 2

7, 8, 9, 10

3 inches

(8 cm)

DVD+RW

DVD+R

*1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9

audio CD

*3, 5, 9

5 inches

digital audio

(12 cm)

e.g.)

CD-RW

or

3 inches

track 1

track 2

track 3

track 4

track 5

track 6

CD-R

(8 cm)

*3, 4, 5, 8, 9

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following.

*1: This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. Discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL cannot be played back. *2: Certain DVD-video does not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers.

*3: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back.

*4: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or special properties of discs.

*5: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play them back. Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised.

*6: You may play back the unfinalized DVD-RW/-R recorded in the video format on our brand’s DVD recorder. However, depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally (the picture or sound may not be smooth, etc.). In this case, you need to finalize the disc with the DVD recorder. Refer to the manual accompanying the DVD recorder.

*7: Only discs recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back.

Unfinalized discs cannot be played back. Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all (the picture or sound may not be smooth, etc.).

*8: If the recorded portion of the disc is too small (less than 2-3/16 inches (55 mm) across), it may not play back properly. *9: Do not glue paper or put stickers on to the disc. These may damage the disc, and the unit may not read it correctly.

*10: Discs recorded in the VR (video recording) format cannot be played back.

Unplayable Discs

NEVER play the following discs as malfunction may result!

DVD-RAM, DVD-audio, CD-i, photo CD, video CD, DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL, DTS-CD, DVD-ROM for personal computers, CD-ROM for personal computers, CD-RW/-R with MP3 files, HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc.

On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard.

super audio CD

Note:

• Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered. The sound recorded on the high density super audio CD layer cannot be delivered.

Any other discs without compatibility indications

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SETUP

SETUP

Connections

Connection to a TV

If your TV does not have AUDIO/VIDEO input jack, see the section “Connecting to RF Modulator (Not Supplied)” on the front page of the owner’s manual.

	VCR and Basic DVD Connection		Available for DVD only
			DVD’s picture quality
	analog audio	standard picture	good picture	better picture
TV	AUDIO IN	VIDEO IN	S-VIDEO IN	COMPONENT	COMPONENT
				VIDEO IN	VIDEO IN
	L			Y	Y
	R			CB	PB
		and	or	or	or
				CR	PR
	RCA audio cable	RCA video cable	S-video cable	component video cable

This unit

DVD	DVD/VCR	VCR	DVD/VCR	VCR	DIGITAL	DVD
AUDIO	AUDIO OUT					AUDIO S-VIDEO	COMPONENT
							VIDEO OUT
OUT	L				AUDIO OUT	OUT OUT
L	R
R			VIDEO OUT		COAXIAL
	or
	AUDIO OUT		VIDEO OUT			S-VIDEO OUT

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

•RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

•RCA video cable x 1

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Note:

DVD

DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO	COMPONENT
			VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT
			Y
			CB/
COAXIAL			PB
			CR/
			PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

•Connect this unit directly to your TV. If RCA audio/video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.

•DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL), DVD AUDIO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode.

If your TV is compatible with 525 (480) progressive scanning, and you want to enjoy that high quality picture for DVD playing;

You must select the connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT above and progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, set “PROGRESSIVE” to “ON” in “DISPLAY” menu, so that the P-SCAN indicator on this unit lights up. Refer to pages 20-21 for more details.

•When “PROGRESSIVE” is “ON”, video signals from the unit’s VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT jacks will be distorted or not be output at all for DVD playing. The picture will be OK for VCR use from VIDEO OUT jack.

If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning;

Use this unit in interlace mode and set “PROGRESSIVE” to “OFF” either in “DISPLAY” menu or by pressing and holding [PLAY B] on the front of the unit on the DVD side for more than 5 seconds, so that the P-SCAN indicator on this unit turns off.

After connecting to your TV:

You will need to switch to video input on your TV. This is usually marked TV/VIDEO, INPUT or AUX.

Please refer to your TV’s owner’s manual for details.

Input modes for common TV brands:

Listed below are inputs for common brand name TV’s.

Admiral:	AUX		Panasonic:	TV/VIDEO
Curtis Mathis:	LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93		RCA:	INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
GE:	INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93		Samsung:	TV/VIDEO
Hitachi:	INPUT, AUX		Sanyo:	VIDEO
JVC:	VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3		Sharp:	00
Kenwood:	AUX		Sony:	VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3
LXI-Series:	00		Toshiba:	TV/GAME
Magnavox:	AUX CHANNEL		Zenith:	00
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Connection to an Audio System

Playing 2 Channel Analog Audio

Playing Multi Channel Digital Audio

stereo system

Dolby Digital decoder,

Audio

MD deck or DAT deck

analog audio

L R

COAXIAL

digital audio

input jacks

input jack

RCA audio cable

digital audio coaxial cable

DVD

DVD

DVD/VCR

VCR

This unit

OUT

AUDIO OUT

OUT

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L

L

R

R

COAXIAL

or

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

Connection

Setting

SETUP > QUICK >

• RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

DOLBY DIGITAL

Connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your

BITSTREAM

local store.

for Dolby Digital audio output.

Connecting to other device (an MD deck

PCM

or DAT deck etc.) without Dolby Digital

decoder.

* To complete these settings, refer to pages 20-21.

Note:

• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital multi channel surround

format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.

• By hooking this unit up to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy

high-quality Dolby Digital multi channel surround sound as heard in the

movie theaters.

• Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distor-

tion and may also damage the speakers.

Connection to an External Tuner

rear of TV

rear of the unit

external tuner

(cable/satellite box)

DVD

DVD/VCR

VCR

DIGITAL

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

OUT

Y

L

L

L

L1

C /

R

R

COAXIAL

R

P

C /

P

		DVD/VCR	VCR
AUDIO IN	RCA audio cable	AUDIO OUT	AUDIO IN	RCA audio cable	AUDIO OUT
L		L	L		L
R		R	R		R

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

RCA video cable

RCA video cable

Using the unit with an external tuner

1.Connect RCA audio and video cables to the audio and video output jacks of your external tuner and to the audio and video input jacks at the rear of the unit.

2.Press [INPUT] on your remote control until “L1” is displayed on your TV.

Note:

•Your cable/satellite box can be accessed only by connecting it to L1 (rear panel jacks) of the unit. Even if the unit is turned off, the signal from the external tuner is output to the TV through the unit.

L1: Rear panel terminals

L2: Front panel terminals

Refer to “Front & Rear Terminals” on page 9 for more information.

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

•RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

•RCA video cable x 1

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Special note when connected to an external tuner:

•Only the active channel on your external tuner may be viewed or recorded when connected to this unit.

Do not change channels during a recording. You cannot record on channel while viewing another.

•Always use the LEFT (white) audio output jack from the external tuner to ensure that the audio is mixed down correctly to mono for this unit. If you use the RIGHT (red) jack, you will record the right audio only.

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Preparation for Use

Turning on Unit for the First Time

VCR	Please note: most instructions in this man-
	ual refer to remote control use.

1Be sure your TV’s input is set to VIDEO. (Name may vary with TV manufacturer. See your TV manual for

details.)

2

Select your on-screen language.

LANGUAGE SELECT

Then press [B] to continue.

B ENGLISH

[ON]

STANDBY-ON

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

or

3

When “CLOCK SET” menu appears,

CLOCK SET

go to step 2 in “Clock Setting” on this page.

MONTH DAY

YEAR

1 0 / – –

– – – –

or

HOUR MINUTE

AM/PM

– – : – –

– –

To Change the Selected On-screen Language

1	Press [SETUP] until the main menu appears.			- M E N U -
				B TIMER PROGRAMMING
	SETUP			SATELLITE LINK
				AUTO REPEAT	[OFF]
				CLOCK SET
				LANGUAGE SELECT
2	Select “LANGUAGE SELECT”.			TIMER PROGRAMMING
				- M E N U -
	Then press [B] to go to next step.			SATELLITE LINK
				AUTO REPEAT	[OFF]
				CLOCK SET
				B LANGUAGE SELECT
	or
3	Select “ENGLISH”, “FRANCAIS” or			LANGUAGE SELECT
	“ESPAÑOL”. Then press [CLEAR].			B ENGLISH	[ON]
			CLEAR	FRANCAIS
				ESPAÑOL

or

Note:

•If you accidentally select Spanish or French and need English:

Press [SETUP] and choose “SELEC. IDIOMA” or “SELECTION LANGUE”. Press [B] and select “ENGLISH”. Finally, press [CLEAR].

Clock Setting

VCR

1 Press [SETUP] and select “CLOCK SET”.	- M E N U -
Then press [B] to go to next step.	TIMER PROGRAMMING
	SATELLITE LINK
	AUTO REPEAT [OFF]
SETUP	B CLOCK SET
	LANGUAGE SELECT

or

•If the clock is not set, “CLOCK SET” menu appears when you press [SETUP]. In this case, go to step 2.

2	Select the current month.						CLOCK SET
					MONTH		DAY		YEAR
	Then press [B] to go to next step.				1 0	/	- -		- - - -
					HOUR		MINUTE	AM/PM
	or				- -	:	- -		- -
3	Select the current day.						CLOCK SET
					MONTH		DAY		YEAR
	Then press [B] to go to next step.				1 0	/	0 7		- - - -
					HOUR		MINUTE	AM/PM
	or				- -	:	- -		- -
4	Select the current year.						CLOCK SET
					MONTH		DAY		YEAR
	Then press [B] to go to next step.				1 0	/	0 7	TUE	2 0 0 8
					HOUR		MINUTE	AM/PM
	or				- -	:	- -		- -
5	Select the current hour.						CLOCK SET
					MONTH		DAY		YEAR
	Then press [B] to go to next step.				1 0	/	0 7	TUE	2 0 0 8
					HOUR		MINUTE	AM/PM
	or				0 5	:	- -		- -
6	Select the current minute.						CLOCK SET
					MONTH		DAY		YEAR
	Then press [B] to go to next step.				1 0	/	0 7	TUE	2 0 0 8
					HOUR		MINUTE	AM/PM
	or				0 5	:	4 0		- -
7	Select “AM” or “PM”.						CLOCK SET
					MONTH		DAY		YEAR
					1 0	/	0 7	TUE	2 0 0 8
	or				HOUR		MINUTE	AM/PM
					0 5	:	4 0		P M AM
									B PM
8	Press [SETUP] to exit “CLOCK SET” menu.
	SETUP

Note:

•To go back, press [s] during steps 2 to 7.

•Clock setting will be lost after a power failure, or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds.

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Function Overview

Front Panel Indicator Lights

Lights up when the progressive scan system is activated.								Lights up when the inserted disc
Lights up during a recording or one-touch timer								is being played back.
		Lights up when this unit						Blinks when an unplayable disc
recording (OTR). Blinks when a recording is paused.		is in the DVD mode.						is inserted.
STANDBY-ON				OPEN/CLOSE
y
POWER ON
REC	TIMER REC			VCR DVD		P-SCAN		PLAY
VIDEO L - AUDIO - R	IR
h D C B	I	B	B		H	C	B G
REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD		TRACKING		SOURCE	PREV	STOP	PLAY	NEXT
Lights up when the unit is turned on.				Lights up when this unit is in the VCR mode.

Lights up when the timer recording or one-touch timer recording (OTR) has been set.

Selecting DVD or VCR Operation

You must first select either DVD or VCR operation.

			OPEN/CLOSE
VCR MODE			VCR DVD	P-SCAN	PLAY
Press [VCR ] on the remote control.	B	B		H C	B G
	TRACKING		SOURCE	PREV STOP PLAY NEXT

(The VCR SOURCE light will illuminate.)

STANDBY-ON	OPEN/CLOSE
SPEED	TIMER SET

1	2	3
		TRACKING
4	5	6
7	8	9
CLEAR		INPUT

		VCR button		0	+10
DVD MODE			DISPLAY	VCR	DVD	MODE
		DVD button		PLAY
Press [DVD ] on the remote control.
	VCR	DVD		STOP
(The DVD SOURCE light will illuminate.)		DVD SOURCE light	RECORD	PREV	NEXT	PAUSE
		VCR SOURCE light	TITLE	SEARCH		AUDIO
			DISC MENU		OK
			SETUP	ZOOM		RETURN
	SOURCE		SUBTITLE	ANGLE	REPEAT	A-B

Front & Rear Terminals

rear panel	1				2	3	front panel
							STANDBY-ON
		DVD					y
	DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO	COMPONENT		L1
				VIDEO OUT
	AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT	Y
							POWER ON
		L		CB/
									REC	TIMER REC
	COAXIAL			PB			VIDEO L - AUDIO - R			IR
		R			VIDEO OUT	VIDEO IN
				CR/			L2	h	D C B	I
				PR				REW	F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD

8

7

6

5

4

4

3

1: DVD AUDIO OUT* (analog) jacks

Connect an audio cable from here to the audio input jack of your television or audio device.

2: DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks

Connect an audio cable from here to the audio input jack of your television or audio device. Standard connection for DVD/VCR use.

3: VCR AUDIO IN jacks

Connect a stereo audio cable from the audio output jacks of your camcorder, VCR, etc. to here. After making the connection, press [INPUT] on the remote control. Select “L1” to activate the rear AUDIO IN jacks, or “L2” to activate the front.

4: VCR VIDEO IN jack

Connect a video cable from the video output jack of your camcorder, VCR, etc. to here. After making the connection, press [INPUT] on the remote control. Select “L1” to activate the rear VIDEO IN jack, or “L2” to activate the front.

5: DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack

Connect a video cable from here to the VIDEO input jack of your television or audio device. Standard connection for DVD/VCR use.

6: COMPONENT VIDEO OUT* jacks

Connect a component video cable from here to the component video input jacks of your television.

7: S-VIDEO OUT* jack

Connect an S-video cable from here to the S-video input jack of your television.

8: DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL* jack

Connect a digital audio coaxial cable from here to the digital audio input jack of your digital audio receiver.

*For enhanced DVD viewing. DVD/VCR video and audio connections required to view cassette tapes.

Note:

•Audio and video cables are included for both VCR and DVD viewing. You can enhance your DVD picture and sound quality with an S-video cable, a component video cable, or a digital audio coaxial cable. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. (Refer to pages 6-7.)

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