Memorex MVD4540B User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DVD PLAYER/Hi-Fi VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
DVD COMPACTOS/VIDEOGRABADOR Hi-Fi ESTEREO

MVD4540B

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ESPAÑOL

If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact
the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.
Si usted a comprado un control de remoto universal, por favor comunicace con el
fabricante para el codico de programaccion requerido.

When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV"
(Cable Television) mode.
If not using CATV (Cable TV), set this menu option to the "TV" mode.
A la salida de fábrica, la opción de menú TV/CATV está en el modo "CATV" (televisión
por cable).
Si no se va a utilizar el CATV (TV cable), cambie la opción de este menú al modo TV.

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
Antes de utilizar su aparato favor de leer las siguientes instrucciones.

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ATTENTION

ATENCION

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

SELECCION DE MODO DE TV/CATV

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CAUTION:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 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.

WARNING

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE: Please keep all packaging material for at least 90 days in case you need to return this product

to your place of purchase or Memorex.

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

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

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partly responsible for compliance with

the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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 AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION-SEE SERVICE PROCEDURE.

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

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

Location of the required Marking

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

CERTIFICATION: COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.

6. ATTACHMENTS

The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may cause
hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

8. ACCESSORIES

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.

8A. 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 back or bottom are provided for ventilation,
to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
source. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided and/or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES

This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For
units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This unit 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, if your unit is equipped
with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a ground­ing-type power outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type 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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

13. LIGHTNING

To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
unit 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

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.

18. SERVICING

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

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this unit 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 unit.
c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit 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
unit to its normal operation.

e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

22. HEAT

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

23. DISC TRAY

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury.

24. CONNECTING

When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from
the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner's
manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS / Power Source

25. LASER BEAM

Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the
laser beam. It may cause sight damage.

26. DISC

Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious
personal injury and product malfunction.

27. 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 shall be con­nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

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GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A

CONDENSATION

Moisture will form in the operating section of the DVD/VCR if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a
warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the DVD/VCR's performance
will be impaired.
To prevent this, let the DVD/VCR stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or
make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if the DVD/VCR is exposed to the breeze from an air
conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the DVD/VCR.

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Power Source

AC Outlet

Wider Hole
and Blade

Polarized AC Cord Plug
(One blade is wider than the other.)

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert
the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.

NOTES:

Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified

•

voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.
If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC

•

outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user’s
responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the

•

unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet
and plug it back in. The unit should return to normal operation.

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Features

DVD/CD Player/Video Cassette Recorder

• DVD/CD player with Video 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. The DVD PLAYER can play back 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 second audio program (SAP) broadcasts where
available.

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

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

boost SLP 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.

• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) - Simply by pressing the REC/OTR button, the VCR can be programmed for up to 6
hours of recording with an immediate start.

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.

• Progressive scan - Progressive scan displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a single frame. This

unit converts the interlaced (480i) video from DVD into progressive (480p) format for connection to a progressive
display. It increases the vertical resolution.

• 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.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents

*

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

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

*

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

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Contents

Before using your unit

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................... 3

Power Source................................................... 5

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

Manual clock setting....................................... 19

Tuner setting................................................... 20

To ADD/DELETE channels ............................ 21

Noise elimination ............................................ 21

Loading and Unloading a cassette tape ......... 22

Tape playback operation

Cassette tape playback .................................. 23

Special playback ............................................ 24

ZERO RETURN function................................ 25

Video index search system ............................ 25

Recording

Recording a TV program ................................ 26

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) ................ 28

Timer recording .............................................. 29

Advanced function of VCR section

Stereo recording and playback ...................... 31

Second Audio Program (SAP)........................ 31

Duplicating a video tape ................................. 32

Disc playback operation

Disc ................................................................ 33

Setting setup language .................................. 34

Playback procedure........................................ 35

Special playback ............................................ 36

Zooming ......................................................... 37

Locating desired scene .................................. 37

Repeat playback............................................. 38

Program playback/Random playback (CD) .... 39

MP3 playback................................................. 40

Marking desired scenes ................................. 41

Changing soundtrack language ..................... 42

Subtitles ......................................................... 42

Karaoke playback ........................................... 42

Changing angles ............................................ 43

Title selection ................................................. 43

DVD menu...................................................... 43

Advanced function of DVD section

Parental control .............................................. 44

Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc ...

Setting menu language .................................. 46

Setting subtitle language ................................ 47

Setting audio soundtrack language ................ 48

Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen ............. 49

Setting on screen display ............................... 50

Status display of disc ..................................... 50

Dynamic Range Control ................................. 51

Progressive scan............................................ 52

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Additional information

Language code list ......................................... 53

Problems and troubleshooting ....................... 54

Video head cleaning....................................... 55

Specifications ................................................. 56

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Parts and functions

Front

POWER

POWER button

AUDIO (L/R)/

VIDEO IN jacks

Rear

VCR/DVD mode selector button

Cassette Loading Slot

EJECT button

CHANNEL
buttons

VCR indicator

/

OPEN/CLOSE button

Display window

Remote sensor

PLAY button

STOP button

Disc tray

DVD indicator

REW (Rewind) button

REC/OTR button

FF (Fast Forward) button

DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack

DVD S-VIDEO

OUT jack

S-VIDEO/COMPONENT

Video selector switch

DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks

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AC power cord

DVD AUDIO (L/R)
OUT jacks

DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack

RF IN jack

RF OUT jack

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

Display window

Display

1 2

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No. Display Description

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

VCR

DVD

CD

PM

10 : 00

01 : 00

2

CH02

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

TV channel display for VCR

3

1011

9 8

7

4

5

6

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L
Err

8

9

10

11

TRK

12

REC

NOTE:

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

CATV channel display

External input display
Error display

Progressive scanning mode

Timer recording display

Video tape is in the unit

Track display for CD

Normal recording display (flashes during One-touch Timer Recording - OTR)

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Remote control

OPEN/
CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

123

456

789

CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

MARKER

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

SELECT/

ENTER

CH

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ZOOM

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

STOP

COUNTER RESET

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

0

TRACKING/

CLEAR/

RETURN

CANCEL

TOP MENU REPEAT A-B

ANGLE/

CLOCK/

COUNTER

PLAY MODE/

TV/VCR

SPEED

SKIP/

INDEX

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

Page

POWER Power on/off 18
EJECT Eject a cassette tape 22
OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the tray 35
VCR/DVD Switch to operate VCR or DVD 18,34
0-9 Direct channel selection of TV 21,26,28

Input setting 37,39

Enter a password 44,45
DISPLAY/CALL Display VCR or DVD operation status 27,50
INPUT SELECT Switch the connected TV to external mode 32
PROGRESSIVE Set the progressive scanning mode to active 52

/ Select channel of the connected TV or VCR

CH

26,28

/ Cursor buttons 34

TRACKING/SET –/+

Setting buttons 29,30

Manual tracking buttons in playback mode 24
/ Cursor buttons 18

SET

+

SELECT/ENTER Enter information in the menu 18

Select option in the menu 34
DVD MENU Select menu of a DVD disc 43
SETUP/VCR MENU

Display menu of setup 18,34,44,46-51
CLEAR/CANCEL Delete Timer program 30

Cancel input data in the setting mode 19,29,37,39
RETURN Remove DVD setup menu 34
MARKER Index for DVD 41
ZOOM Zoom (for DVD playback) 37
TOP MENU Select title of a DVD disc 43
REPEAT A-B
AUDIO/AUDIO SELECT

Repeat playback between A and B (DVD/CD)

Switches sound between mono and stereo 31

38

Change soundtrack language of DVD 42
JUMP Locating desired scene 37
ZERO RETURN

Stop the tape when the counter reaches 00:00

25
ANGLE Change playback angle of a DVD disc 43
COUNTER RESET
CLOCK/COUNTER
TIMER REC

Reset the counter to 00:00 25
Change the front Display mode 25

Set the unit to start recording at a preset time.29,30
SUB TITLE Set Subtitle of a DVD disc 42
ATR Digital AUTO TRACKING 24
PLAY MODE Select playback mode 38,39
SPEED Sets the tape speed for recording 26,28
TV/VCR Switches between TV and VCR 18,27
REW/SEARCH

Rewind/Review playback 23,24,36
PLAY Playback 23,35
F.FWD/SEARCH
SKIP

/

Fast Forward/Forward search playback

Skip chapter to forward or reverse direction

23,24,36

36
INDEX +/– Search for the INDEX mark of a tape 25
STOP Stop 23,35
REC/OTR Recording 26,28,32
SLOW Slow-motion playback 24,36
PAUSE/STILL Still picture/Recording pause on/off 24,27,32,36

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Inserting Batteries

Remote control

Open the battery

1

compartment cover in the
direction of the arrow.

Install two “AAA” batteries (not

23

supplied),
polarity diagram in the battery
compartment.

paying attention to the

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.

• Press CH

• The 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/DVD on the remote control, switches the screen between the VCR screen (VCR mode)

and the DVD screen (DVD mode).

or CH to move through the channels one channel at a time.

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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

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OUT
(TV)

IN

(ANT)

OUT
(TV)

IN

(ANT)

OUT
(TV)

IN

(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

1

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

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

2

DVD/VCR

DVD/VCR

Matching Transformer

300 ohm Input

75 ohm output

(not supplied)

300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

3

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.

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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.

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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)

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(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 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.

1

DVD/VCR

IN

Incoming Cable

ALLOWS:*Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Use of the programmable timer.

*

Recording of one channel while watching another.

*

2

Converter/
Descrambler

Incoming

Cable

ALLOWS:*Recording of channels through the converter box

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

*

channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS:*Recording one channel while watching another.

Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.

*

(ANT)

OUT

(TV)

DVD/VCR

(ANT)

OUT

(TV)

IN

TV

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

TV

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.

3

DVD/VCR

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).

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

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.

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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 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

4

Splitter

TV

ENGLISH

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

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.

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*

Converter/
Descrambler

Converter/
Descrambler

DVD/VCR

IN

(ANT)

OUT
(TV)

A/B Switch

A
B

TV

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

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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 connecting the unit to a TV.
Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cable.

Video Output

DVD/VCR

TV

Audio (L) Output

Audio (R) Output

To Video

Input

AUDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied)

To Audio (R) Input

To Audio (L) Input

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

If your TV has an S-VIDEO input, you can get higher 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.

TV

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 quality picture 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).

TV

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. You must also select the corresponding video input on your TV.

• When connecting to a TV using the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack, make sure that the PROGRESSIVE indicator
on the display window is not lit. If it is lit, the VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs do not feed the correct
signals and you cannot see any picture. To turn off the PROGRESSIVE indicator, make the Progressive
scanning mode inactive (see page 52).

• When the component video input jacks on a TV is of the BNC type, use an adapter to convert a pin jack
to a BNC jack (not supplied).

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Playback connections

Connect to a Stereo Amplifier with Audio Output

You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier.
Connect the 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 (R) Input
To Audio (L) 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

TV

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).

ENGLISH

Connecting the optical digital cable

You 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:

•

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

•

When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL 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〉

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT

ON OFF
ON OFF

SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ñ

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

Setting the video channel

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

OPEN/
CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

123

456

789

CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

SELECT/

ENTER

SETUP/

VCR MENU

CH

CLEAR/

CANCEL

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

0

TRACKING/

SET

+

RETURN

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

Press and hold 3 or 4 on the remote

1

control for 3 seconds in the standby
mode to select CH 3 or 4. The selected
channel number will flash on the display for about 4 seconds.

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

2

channel selected in step 1.

Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR.

3

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. The VCR indicator

4

on the front panel will light.

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.

ZOOMMARKER

AUDIO/

REC/OTR

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

STOP

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

INDEX/SKIP

REPEAT A-B

TOP MENU

ANGLE/

COUNTER RESET

COUNTER

PLAY MODE/

SPEED

SKIP/

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

CLOCK/

TV/VCR

INDEX

NOTES:

• When shipped from factory, the

video channel is set to CH 3.

• If the unit does not operate

properly, or No key operation (by
the unit and/or the remote control):

Static electricity, etc., may affect the
player's operation. Disconnect the AC
power cord, then connect it again.

• Both the VCR and the DVD have their
own menu option (See page 34).

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

18

Setting the language

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

Press VCR MENU.

1

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

Press SET + or – to select the

2

“LANGUAGE” option, then press
ENTER.

Press SET + or – to select the

3

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

Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is cleared.

4

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Manual clock setting

You must set the date and time for
timer recordings.

OPEN/
CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

123

456

789

CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

SELECT/

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ENTER

CH

CLEAR/

CANCEL

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

0

TRACKING/

SET

+

RETURN

Preparation:

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

•

•

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator
will light.)

EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM” March, 27 (SAT), 2004.

Press VCR MENU. The VCR menu screen will appear.

1

Press SET + or – to select the

2

“SYSTEM SETUP” menu, then
press ENTER.

Press SET + or – to select the

3

“CLOCK SET” option, then press
ENTER.

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

〈+/-/ENTER/MENU〉

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

ON OFF

ñ

ENGLISH

ZOOMMARKER

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

STOP

REPEAT A-B

TOP MENU

ANGLE/

COUNTER RESET

COUNTER

PLAY MODE/

SPEED

SKIP/

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

CLOCK/

TV/VCR

INDEX

NOTE:

After a power failure or disconnection
of the power, the timer settings will be
lost. In this case, reset the present time.

Press SET + or – to set the

4

month, then press ENTER.

MONTH

3

DAY

YEAR

TIME

〈+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉

1 (SAT)

2003

12 : 00

To make corrections any time during the process

Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you want to change
blinks, then press SET + or –.

Set the day, year and time as in

5

step 4.

After setting the clock, the date

6

and time will start functioning

MONTH

3

DAY

27 (SAT)

YEAR

2004

TIME

〈+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉

8 : 30

AM

8 : 30

SAT

automatically.

AM

AM

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19

Tuner setting

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ñ

CH SETUP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ñ

CH SETUP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

〈+/-/ENTER/MENU〉

CH SETUP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

CH 002

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 to the video input mode.

OPEN/

CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

123

456

789

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

0

•

•

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator
will light.)

TV/CATV selection

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

1

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

CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

SELECT/

ENTER

CH

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ZOOMMARKER

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

STOP

CLEAR/

CANCEL

TOP MENU

ANGLE/

COUNTER RESET

PLAY MODE/

SPEED

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

TRACKING/

RETURN

REPEAT A-B

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TV/VCR

SKIP/

INDEX

Press SET + or – to select the

2

“TV/CATV” option.

SET

+

Then press ENTER to select the

3

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

TV - VHF/UHF channels
CATV - CABLE TV channels

Press VCR MENU until the menu screen is cleared.

4

Setting channels automatically

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

Repeat above step 1 and press

1

SET + or – to select “AUTO CH
MEMORY”.

NOTE:

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

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Then press ENTER.

2

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

To ADD/DELETE channels / Noise elimination

To ADD/DELETE channels

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

OPEN/

CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

123

456

789

CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

MARKER

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

SELECT/

ENTER

CH

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ZOOM

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

COUNTER RESET

CLEAR/

CANCEL

TOP MENU

ANGLE/

PLAY MODE/

SPEED

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

0

TRACKING/

SET

+

RETURN

REPEAT A-B

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TV/VCR

Preparation:

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

•

•

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator
will light.)

Repeat the step 1 on page 20.

1

Then press SET + or – to select
the “ADD/DELETE” option and
press ENTER.

To Add or Delete desired channels

2

Press Number keys or SET +

1

or – to select a channel

CH SETUP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

〈+/-/ENTER/MENU〉

ADD

number you want to add or
delete.

2

To add channels
Press ENTER until “ADD”

〈+/-/0-9/ENTER/MENU〉

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.

3

Repeat to to add or delete other channel.

Press VCR MENU until the menu screen is cleared.

3

1

2

ENGLISH

CH 003

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

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STOP

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

SKIP/

INDEX

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 steps 1~2 on page 19 and press SET + or – to

1

select “ NO NOISE BACKGROUND”.

Press ENTER to select the “ON”

2

position.

Press VCR MENU until the menu screen is cleared.

3

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF

ñ

21

Loading and Unloading a cassette tape

Use only video cassette tapes marked .

Loading

Push the center of the tape until it is automatically
inserted.

VCR

Automatic power ON

When you insert a cassette tape the VCR power will turn ON automatically.

Automatic playback

When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.

Unloading

Press EJECT on the unit or the Remote.

12

Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up
and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left.
An inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted.

Erase prevention tab

Remove the cassette tape.

Automatic tape eject

This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended. And when the tape is rewinded to its
beginning, the cassette tape will be ejected automatically.

To prevent accidental erasure

Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver.

Screwdriver

Erase prevention tab

To record again

Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape.

Adhesive tape

Tape speed and maximum recording time

Tape Speed

SP (Standard Play)

SLP (Super Long Play)

T-160 T-120 T-90 T-60 T-30

2-2/3 hours 2 hours 1-1/2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes

8 hours 6 hours 4-1/2 hours 3 hours 1-1/2 hours

Video cassette tape

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OPEN/

CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

123

456

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

Cassette tape playback

Preparation:

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

•

•

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator
will light.)

Load a prerecorded tape

1

(When loading a cassette tape
without the erase prevention
tab, playback will start auto­matically).

ENGLISH

789

CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

MARKER

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

SELECT/

ENTER

CH

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ZOOM

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

STOP

CLEAR/

CANCEL

TOP MENU

ANGLE/

COUNTER RESET

PLAY MODE/

SPEED

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

0

TRACKING/

RETURN

REPEAT A-B

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TV/VCR

SKIP/

INDEX

To start playback

2

Press PLAY.
Playback will start.

” will appear on the screen

“

SET

+

for about 4 seconds.

To stop playback

Press STOP once.
The tape will stop but remain
fully loaded and ready to play.

” will appear on the screen

“
for about 4 seconds.

To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly

Stop the playback or recording with STOP.

To rewind the tape:

Press REW.

To forward the tape:

Press F.FWD.

NOTES:

• This VCR selects the playback tape
speed SP, LP or SLP automatically.

• The Cassette tape and DVD disc can
be played back simultaneously. If you
press VCR/DVD, the tape playback
and DVD playback alternate with each
other on the screen.

• When you select the VCR mode during
DVD playback, DVD playback will stop
automatically after approx. 5 minutes.

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To stop the tape-winding, press STOP. To switch to playback
directly (without STOP), press PLAY.

Forward/Reverse picture search mode

When the tape is being wound, you can switch to picture search
mode (see next page). To do this, press REW or F.FWD and hold
it down. The unit will resume the tape winding as soon as the
button is released.

23

Special playback

〈+/-/ENTER/MENU〉

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT

ON OFF
ON OFF

SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

Picture Search

Reverse picture search function
Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback.
Forward picture search function

Press F.FWD x 1 or x 2 during the playback.
To return to playback: Press PLAY.

SPEED SEARCH TIMES

TAPE SPEED

SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)
SLP (Super Long Play)

PICTURE SEARCH SPEED

PRESS ONCE

3 X
7 X
9 X

PRESS TWICE

5 X
9 X

15 X

Still Picture

Press PAUSE during playback. To resume normal
playback: Press PLAY.

Slow Motion

During playback press SLOW.
To return to playback: Press PLAY or SLOW.

Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment

If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion,
press the TRACKING + or – to reduce the noise bars.
If the still picture jitters excessively, press TRACKING

+ or – to stabilize the still picture.

Frame by Frame picture

Press PAUSE during playback.
Press SLOW one by one: The picture advances frame
by frame.
To return to playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE.

Repeat playback

The entire video tape will be played until its end. The
tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and
the playback will be repeated.

Press VCR MENU. Press SET + or – to select

1

AUTO REPEAT.

Then press ENTER

2

select “ON” or “OFF”.
If “ON” is selected, the
playback will be
repeated endlessly.

Press VCR MENU until the menu screen is

3

cleared.
if you press CALL, “ ” will appear on the screen.

To start the playback, press PLAY.

4

The playback will be repeated endlessly.

To cancel repeat mode:
Follow the above step 1, then press ENTER to select
the OFF position. Press VCR MENU to return to the
TV.

to

Adjusting tracking condition

Automatic tracking adjustment

Whenever you insert a tape and start playback,
automatic tracking starts working and continuously
analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality
during playback.

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises satisfactorily
during playback, press TRACKING +/– to eliminate the
noises. “MANUAL TR.” will appear. Press it briefly for a
fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse
adjustment.

•

Press ATR to reactivate automatic tracking again.
“AUTO TR.” will appear.

NOTES:

•

The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH,
STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.

• During picture search mode there will be noise bars
which are caused by the system.

• The Special Playback will automatically change to
playback after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video
tape against excessive wear.

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ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system

VCR

ZERO RETURN function

This function makes tape-rewinding
stop at the counter 00:00:00 position
automatically.

CH

CH

CLEAR/
CANCEL

TOP MENU

ANGLE/

COUNTER RESET

PLAY MODE/

SPEED

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

0

TRACKING/

SET

+

RETURN

REPEAT A-B

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TV/VCR

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TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

MARKER

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

SELECT/

ENTER

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ZOOM

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

Preparation:

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

•

•

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator
will light.)

Press CALL.

1

The counter display shows the tape
running time during playback or

8 : 47AM MON
HI-FI

recording.

00 : 04 : 38 SP

Press COUNTER RESET at the desired

2

tape position. The counter display will be
reset to the “00:00:00” position (e.g. the

8 : 47AM MON
HI-FI

beginning of recording).

VCR

Press STOP when playback or recording is finished.

3

Press ZERO RETURN.

00 : 00 : 00 SP

The tape will be rewinded or fast forwarded and automatically
stop at the “00:00:00” position.

The CLOCK/COUNTER-button

Press CLOCK/COUNTER. The clock and tape
counter alternate with each other in the display.

VCR

ENGLISH

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

STOP

SKIP/

INDEX

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

NOTES for Counter Display:

•

If you rewind the tape beyond
“00:00:00”, a minus sign (“–”) will be
displayed in front of the time.

•

When you load a tape, the counter will
reset to “00:00:00”.

•

The counter does not function on
nonrecorded (blank) sections of the
tape. When you rewind, fast forward or
play tapes through blank sections, the
counter stops.

NOTES for Video index search system:

•

When you record an INDEX mark at
the very beginning of the tape, the
mark may not be found.

•

During INDEX search, the tape may
stop and begin to play at a slightly
different location.

•

INDEX may not function properly with
old or worn out video tapes.

•

INDEX marks may not be found if it is
extremely close to the point where the
search began.

•

In recording, if you stop recording
temporarily, the INDEX mark is not
recorded on the tape.

VCR

Video index search system

This function enables you to locate the beginning of any
recording made on the VCR.

Recording an INDEX MARK

The Index Search function automatically
records an INDEX mark on the tape

CH 001

whenever a recording is initiated.

INDEX

Index Search

Press INDEX or during stop or play
mode.
For Succeeding programs: Press INDEX .
For Preceding programs: Press INDEX .
(Additional press increases the INDEX NO.
up to 9.)
When the INDEX or is pressed, the
unit starts searching the INDEX NO.
selected and finds the portion, then playback
starts automatically.
To stop the Index Search, press STOP.

or is displayed

INDEX NO. (up to 9)

+3

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Recording a TV program

Recording and viewing the
same TV program

OPEN/

CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

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CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

SELECT/

ENTER

CH

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ZOOMMARKER

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

STOP

COUNTER RESET

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

0

CLEAR/

RETURN

CANCEL

REPEAT A-B

TOP MENU

ANGLE/

CLOCK/

COUNTER

PLAY MODE/

TV/VCR

SPEED

SKIP/

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

TRACKING/

INDEX

Preparation:

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

•

•

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator
will light.)

Load a cassette tape with the erase

1

prevention tab intact.
The VCR will automatically turn on.

Press SPEED to select the desired tape

2

speed SP or SLP.
The tape counter and SP or SLP will

SET

+

appear on the screen for about 4
seconds.

Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate position (See page

3

20).

00 : 00 : 00 SP

TV - VHF/UHF channels
CATV - CABLE TV channels

Press Number keys or CH / to select the channel to be

4

recorded.

1-9 Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required. Example: To

select 2, Press “002”.

10-12 Press 0 first and then the remaining 2 digits in order

from left to right.

13-99 Press 2 digits in order.

Example: Press 012 for “12”.

CH 110

Example: Press 22 for “22”.

100-125 Press the 3 digits in order.

Example: Press 110 for “110”.

NOTES:

• If the erase prevention tab is removed,

the tape will eject when REC/OTR is
pressed for recording.

• If you wish to watch the DVD playback

during the normal recording on VCR,
press VCR/DVD to change to DVD
mode and perform the DVD playback
(see page 35).

• You can not record disc material in

DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a video tape
with this DVD/VCR.

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VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS

TV CATV

VHF
2-13

UHF

14-69

Press REC/OTR.

5

“ ” will appear on the screen for
about 4 seconds and “REC” will
appear on the display.

VHF
2-13

STD/HRC/IRC

14-36 (A) (W)

37-59 (AA) (WW)

60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)

86-94 (86) (94)

95-99 (A-5) (A-1)

100-125 (100)(125)

01 (5A)

CH 110

INDEX

OPEN/

CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

123

456

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

Recording a TV program

To stop recording

Press STOP to stop recording.

” will appear on screen for about 4

“
seconds.

To stop recording temporarily

Press PAUSE/STILL to avoid recording
unwanted material.

“

” will appear on screen for about 4

seconds.
Press again to continue the recording.

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CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

SELECT/

ENTER

CH

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ZOOMMARKER

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

STOP

CLEAR/

CANCEL

TOP MENU

ANGLE/

COUNTER RESET

PLAY MODE/

SPEED

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

0

TRACKING/

RETURN

REPEAT A-B

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TV/VCR

SKIP/

INDEX

NOTES:

•

The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage
to the tape or the VCR. The VCR will change to the STOP mode.

•

You can select a recording channel in the recording pause mode.

SET

+

Recording one program while watching another

While the VCR is recording, press TV/VCR to select the TV position.
The “VCR” will go off and recording will continue.
Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV channel
selector.

NOTE:

Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one channel while
recording another. See pages 14,15.

To Display VCR operation Status

Press CALL. The clock, day of the week and more information will be
indicated.

While watching TV

CLOCK

STEREO AND

SECOND AUDIO

PROGRAM (SAP)

DAY OF THE WEEK

8 : 47

AM

MON

STEREO SAP

00 : 00 : 00 SP

CH 125

CHANNEL

TAPE SPEED

Auto Rewind feature

This VCR will automatically rewind the
tape when the tape has ended (except
during OTR and TIMER REC). It will
also eject the tape.

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REAL TIME COUNTER

While operating a tape

OPERATING
MODE

TAPE INAUTO REPEAT

HI-FI STEREO

8:30AM MON
HI-FI

00 : 15 : 12 SP

To cancel the display: Press CALL until all indicators disappear.

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One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

The One-touch Timer Recording
feature provides a simple and
convenient way to make a timed
recording.

OPEN/

CLOSE

EJECT

POWER

123

456

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CH

TRACKING/

SET

–

DVD MENU

SELECT/

SETUP/

VCR MENU

ZOOMMARKER

ENTER

CH

CLEAR/

CANCEL

TOP MENU

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

0

TRACKING/

SET

+

RETURN

REPEAT A-B

Preparation:

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

•

•

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator
will light.)

Example: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.

Load a cassette tape with the erase

1

prevention tab intact.
The VCR will automatically turn on.

Press SPEED to select the desired tape

2

speed SP or SLP.
The tape counter and SP or SLP will
appear on the screen for about 4
seconds.

Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate position (See page

3

20).

00 : 00 : 00 SP

TV - VHF/UHF channels
CATV - CABLE TV channels

ANGLE/

AUDIO/

JUMP/

ZERO RETURN

SUB TITLE/

ATR

PLAY

STOP

COUNTER RESET

PLAY MODE/

AUDIO SELECT

TIMER REC

REW/SEARCH SEARCH/F.FWD

INDEX/SKIP

REC/OTR

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TV/VCR

SPEED

SKIP/

INDEX

SLOW PAUSE/STILL

NOTE:

If you wish to watch the DVD playback
during the OTR, press VCR/DVD to
change to DVD mode and perform the
DVD playback (see page 35).

Press Number keys or CH

4

select the channel to be recorded.

Press REC/OTR. Press the button again to stop recording after

5

30 minutes. Each additional press of REC/OTR will increase

/ to

recording time as shown in the chart below, up to a maximum of
6 hours. The OTR and recording time will appear on the screen
for about 4 seconds. And, REC will keep blinking in the display.

Press
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times

Recording time

NORMAL REC

0:30
1:00
1:30
2:00

Press
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times

Recording time

3:00
4:00
5:00
6:00

NORMAL REC

INDEX

To cancel OTR

Press STOP or turn off the power.

” will appear on screen for about 4

“
seconds.

CH 110

OTR 0 : 30

CH 110

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Timer recording

CH

DVD MENU

RETURN

CLEAR/

CANCEL

ANGLE/

COUNTER RESET

CLOCK/

COUNTER

PLAY MODE/

SPEED

AUDIO/

AUDIO SELECT

TV/VCR

ZOOM

TRACKING/

SET

–

TRACKING/

SET

+

REPEAT A-B

TIMER REC

SUB TITLE/

ATR

MARKER

SELECT/

ENTER

123

EJECT

OPEN/

CLOSE

VCR/DVD

DISPLAY/CALL

456

POWER

Timer recording can be programmed
on-screen with the remote control.
The built-in timer allows automatic
unattended recording of up to 8
programs within 1 month.

INPUT SELECT/

PROGRESSIVE

SETUP/

VCR MENU

TOP MENU

JUMP /

ZERO RETURN

Preparation:

Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode.

•

Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
Press the CALL button to verify that the time and date are

•

correct (see page 27).

Example: Program a timer recording for the 26th day, channel 125
(CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer program number 1 (Tape speed: SLP).

Press VCR MENU. Select the

1

“TIMER REC SET” option , then
press ENTER.

Press SET + or – to select one of the

2

program line, then press ENTER.

Press SET + or – to select the date,

3

then press ENTER.

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

DATE START END CH

á+/-

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

DATE START END CH

26(SU)

á+/-

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

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NOTES:

•

If the clock symbol(

) blinks when the
timer recording ended, the TV program
has not been completely recorded
because of an insufficient tape supply.
Press TIMER REC to cancel the timer
program or press EJECT to remove
the cassette tape.

•

During timer recording standby mode,
the VCR mode cannot be selected. To
use the VCR, press TIMER REC at
first, then press VCR/DVD to change
to VCR mode. After you use the VCR,
press TIMER REC again to put the VCR
into timer recording standby mode.

•

If you press TIMER REC during timer
recording, the recording operation will
be interrupted. If you press TIMER
REC again within the programmed time,
the recording operation will start again.

•

After a power failure or disconnection
of the power plug, all programmed
recording settings and time display
will be lost upon resumption of power.
In this case, reset the clock (see page

19) and reprogram any timer
recordings.

Set the start time, end time, channel

4

and tape speed as in step 3.

DATE START END CH

26(SU)11:00PM11

NOTES:

Press CANCEL to move cursor backward

•

for correction.
To record from external source set the

•

á+/-

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

channel to “L”. “L” will appear next to CH
125 (or 69).

To enter other programs, repeat step

5

2 through 4.

DATE START END CH

26(SU)11:00PM11

• To return to the normal screen,
press VCR MENU twice.

Press TIMER REC. The clock symbol( ) will appear on the

6

display and the VCR stands by for recording. At the same

á+/-

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

time, VCR mode will change to DVD mode automatically. You
can use DVD even if the VCR is in the Timer recording mode.
If you do not use the DVD, turn the power off.
The timer recording will start at 20 seconds before the time
you predetermined.

NOTES:

If the clock symbol(

•

) does not appear on the display in spite
of the pressing of TIMER REC, the cassette may not have been
loaded yet. (see page 22)
If the cassette is ejected in spite of the pressing of TIMER REC,

•

the erase prevention tab of the cassette may have been
removed. (see page 22)

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Timer recording

Timer recording special case

Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g.
MO-SA: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording

Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous
page. At picture 3 press SET + or – repeatedly until the
desired setting appears. Then press ENTER.

When you press SET – repeatedly, the indicator at
DATE will change as follows, in this case the day is
Friday.

The current day (Friday) SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday)

One month later

minus one day

WKL-WE WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday)

(Weekly Wednesday)

DATE START END CH

WKL-WE

á+/-

MO-SA (Monday to Saturday)

MO-FR (Monday to Friday)

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

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Confirmation / Cancellation of the Timer
recording

If the Timer has been activated, press TIMER REC

1

to deactivate the Timer. The clock symbol(
disappear. Then press VCR/DVD to change to
VCR mode.

To confirm Timer program:

2

At picture 1 on the
previous page select the
“TIMER REC SET” option
and press ENTER.
Then the timer program
list as right will appear on
the screen.

To cancel Timer program:

3

Press SET + or – to
select the unnecessary
program, then press
CANCEL to cancel the
program.

DATE START END CH

26(SU)11:00PM11

á+/-

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

DATE START END CH

á+/-

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

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In case Timer programs-overlap

•

Do not overlap timer programs as portions of the
conflicting programs will be lost. The first recording
time has priority over the next recording time as shown
in the diagram below.

Program 1

Program 2

Program 3

Recording
Control Settings

8 : 00

NOTES:

•

The daily/weekly recording can be made continu­ously until the recording is canceled or the tape
reaches the end.

•

During timer recording the automatic rewinding
mechanism does not function.

Prog.1

9 : 00

Deleted Parts

Non Recorded Portion Parts

Prog.2 Prog.3

10 : 00

11 : 00

Press VCR MENU repeatedly until the TV-picture

4

appears.

NOTES:

• If there are other timer record programs remaining,

TIMER REC must be pressed to reactivate the timer,
otherwise the remaining timer record programs will be
ignored.

• You cannot confirm the Timer program during timer
recording operation.
You can also correct the programmed setting in program

•

confirm mode.
At step 2 above, press ENTER to enter the program
input mode. Then press ENTER repeatedly until the

item you wish to correct
blinks. Then correct the data
with SET + or –.
Then press VCR MENU re­peatedly until the TV-picture
appears.

DATE START END CH

26(SU)11:00PM11

–––––– –:–– –:–– –––
–––––– –:–– –:–– –––
–––––– –:–– –:–– –––
–––––– –:–– –:–– –––
–––––– –:–– –:–– –––
–––––– –:–– –:–– –––
–––––– –:–– –:–– –––

á+/–

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU ñ

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–
–
–
–
–
–

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