Panasonic PV-DM2799 Owner’s Manual

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TV/DVD/VCR Combination

Operating Instructions

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As an ENERGY STAR e Partner,
Matsushita Electric Corporation of

America has determined that this
product or product model meets

the ENERGY STAR e guidelines for

energy efficiency.

O I G I TA L mnALA.mO

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to

connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save thismanual.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included• (Gufa para rdpida consulta
en espa_ol estd incluida.)

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ImportantSafeguardsandPrecautions

READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND t
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL

INSTALLATION I

POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit
or in this manual If urmertain, have your Eleotdc

Utility Sewice Company or Video Products Dealer
vedfy your home power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one

wide blade), or a throe-wire grounding type plug.
Always hold the plugfirmly and make sore your

hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the
AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc.

co the plug.

The plug fits into outlet one way. If tl cannot be fully

inserlod,!try reversing it.If it sbll willnot fit, have an
alect_ Install the proper wall outlet. Do not

tamper _ the plug.

_r_nl_ng outlet.

ffne_, have an_ installthe pmpor

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,protect against

r persenal Injuw:

not rest heavy objects on,

ywsy.

type

and mu_t be

_cords isa

::;, ;, and damaged or

alectddan.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Vontlla_ openlyIn the cabinet release heat

generated dudng Operation. If blocked, heat

build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat

_ge tocassettes.

protaof :

a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON, or

operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other soft surface,

b. Avoid built-in installation such as a book case

or_, unlesspmpedyvent,atad.

E PLACEMENT AVOID EX1REMELY HOT LOCATIONS

oR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do nOt_lplacounit over Ornear a _er or

• p_gulatol', in direct sunlight, inside closad vehicles,

I OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I

1 SAFE _NA AND CABLE CONNECTION

1WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT

Anoutsideantennaorcablesystem must
be propodygroundedto previdesome Pt _-._.

pmtsctionagainstbuiltup static F "_'_ _"

chargesandvoRage, _ _'_/,_,

Section810ofthe _ //"'_ "%

Nat=alE lCo , 2P1"'--"----'--

ANSI/NFPA70 (in I _ I_ .Z-_='_,_"
Canada,pad 1of the _ i_k_z_:_-,,--- =m,
CanadianElectricalCode) _---.L_ ,,___,,_

providesinfomlstion r4c._w._.,._,_ _,_,_
regardingpropergroundingof the mastandsupportingstructure,

groundingof the !ead-inwireto an antenna dischargeunit,sizeof
groundingconductors,locationofantennadischargeunit,connection

to groundingelectrode;,andrequirementsforthe groundingelectrode,

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER UNES

OR CIRCUITS
Locstean outsideanisnnasystemwel_swayftom powerlinssand

eisofdc_igl_torpowe"dmuits=o it wilt nevertouchthesepowe'sourees
shouklit everlelL When instaliisgantnsna,_0solutely nevertouch

powerlinas,drcuitsorofher power sourcanns Ibiscouldbe lstaL

I USING THE UNIT I

Before unitis brought out of stomga Ormoved to a new location,
refer again to the INSTALLATION _ of these saleguaKIs.

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE,

saob sa vasas, alnl_;_, etc; ....

2 IF EXPOSED TO _iMOi_RE OR STRONG IMPACT,

unplug unit and have _'lnsPectad _ a q_lified _rvise"
technician before USe:: '

3 ELECl_ICAL _.S

extended pe_; d_ _! _:from the
power seurce:_ wel!_ the ant_nr_ and cabte'system,

4 WHEN UN_.I_'P_U_GED IN,

. DoNOT_P_; ..... _ :, ,

- liquid has spllisd kito unit.

- unit was dropped orothendse damaged.

- unit emits smoke; nmlodors, or noises.

Immedlataly unplug unit, and have It Inspected by a sen4ce

technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

• Never dropor posh any objeot through openings le unit.
Touching intornel ports may causa eisctric shock or fire hezard.

Do not put any foreign objant un the disc tray.

• Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unitto
aveld _ Interfemnoe.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid dsk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNrr " ;_i i_._

Un_ugun_Useac_n, dry,ch_!_ unVea_dclothto

gentlyremove dust or dabds. DO NOT USE _leg fluids;
aerosois,or Iorced air that could over-spray, Or._ Inlo _

and cause elsotdcalshock. Any _, such_ wax,_'
adhesive tape, etc. my mar the cabl_t sodace_ _ff!; _

cold place to • warm one, moisture may condense
in unitand on the tape causing damage.

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Never subject unit to vibration, impact, or place it
so that the surface is it;tad as internal parts may

be seriously damaged.

6TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or stand that is not

firm, level, and adequately strong.
The unit could fall causing sadous _JJ_

injury to a child or adult end
damage to the unit.

• Move any applisnoe eod cart

combination with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause objects to overtur_l.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions. ,

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I SERVICE ........ J

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed opemitng instructions, the

unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or
remove covem, or make any adjustments not dasodbed in the

manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualffied service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by

the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as
original parts.The use of unauthorized sobstltutse may result

in tim, electda shock, or other hazards.

$ SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is sendced or repaired, request that a thorough safely

check be done as daasribed in the _acturor's service

literaturo to insure video unit is in safe operatin0 condition.

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcuritd

Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rein or moisture.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully Insert.
Avertissement: Afin de prdvenlr tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs 61ectrlques, ne pas exposer cat

apparell _ la plule ou/_ une humlditd excessive.

Attention: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, Introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

Only use those tapes with the _g_ mark, It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested
and inspected for use in2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used.

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC

rules.
FCC WARNING: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's

authority to operate.

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CAUTION:

UNIT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH
COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF
DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY
AS INSTRUCTED.

WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO
NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE
DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE
INSIDE OF THIS UNIT.

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

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN.
CAUTION: ]

DO NOT STARE INTOBEAM,

ATTENTION:
RAYONNEMENTLASER EN CAS

D'OUVERTURE.
NE PAS REGARDERDANS LE
FAISCEAU.

(Insideofproduct)

FCC NOTE:

Thisequipmenthasbeentestedand foundto complywiththe limitsforaClassB digitaldevice,pursuantto part 15of
theFCC Rules.These limitsare designedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceina residential
installation.This equipment generates,usesendcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnot installedand usedin
accordancewiththe instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferenceto radiocommunications.However,there is no
guaranteethat interferencewillnotoccurin a particularinstallation.Ifthis equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto
radioortelevisionreception,whichcan bedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,the userisencouragedtotry

tocorrectthe interferencebyoneofthefollowingmeasures:

- Rendentorrelocatethe receivingantenna.

- Increasethe separationbetweentheequipmentand receiver.

- Connectthe equipment intoan outletona circuitdifferentfrom thatto whichthereceiverisconnected.

- Consultthe dealeroran expedensedredio/TVtechnicianfor help.
FCCCaution: Toassurecontinuedcompliance,(example-use onlyshieldedinterfacecables when connecting to other

devices,)Anychangesor modificationsnotexpresslyapprovedby theparty respoesiblefur compliancecouldvoidthe
user'sauthorityto operatethis equipment.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage withinthe'unit may have sufficient

magnitude to cause electric shock.Therefore, it is

dangerous to make any kind of contact with any

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.

inside part ofthis unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature

concerning the operation and maintenance of this
unit has been included. Therefore, it should be

read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Region Management Information

Region Management Information: This unit is designed and [
manufactured to respond to the Region Management
Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region
number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to

the Region number of this unit, this unitcannot play this disc.

The Region number
for thisunitis 1.

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ImportantSafeguardsandPrecautions...2

To

Start!

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Before Using ..................................

• Accessories ............................... 6 • Record/Playback Time ............... 6

• Loading the Batteries ................ 6 ° Prevent AccidentalTape Erasure. 6

• Definition of terms ..................... 7 • Disc handling .............................. 7

• Reset all unit MemoryFunctions...,..8 ° DST. (Daylight Saving Time) ...... 8

• Head Cleaning ........................... 8 • Specifications ............................. 8

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TV Operation ................................ 14

(Main Operation,Using the 100 Key, RapidTune, AudioMute, Phones,

Use

Now

VCR Status& Clock Display,BlackScreenDisplay)

MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System .. 15

(Stereo/SAPAVIonobroadcast,SelectAudioMode for TV Viewing)

Timer Recording .......................... 20

(Main Operation, Cancel, Replace or Clear Program Contents)

Timer Programming using

VCR Plus+ System ...................... 22

• Cable Box Setup ................................... 23

• VCR Plus+ Channel Setup ................... 24

• VCR Plus+ System Programming ........ 25

TV Timer Features ....................... 26

• ON-TIMER with Alarm .......................... 26

• SLEEP TIMER ...................................... 27

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Closed Caption System .............. 28

• Closed Caption Mode Feature ............. 28

• Caption Off Mute Feature ..................... 29

FM Radio ...................................... 30

(FM Radio or FM ANTENNA Setup, Using FM Radio, Select Audio Mode)

Before Requesting Service ........ 54

Other

Information!

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Spanish Quick Use Guide .......... 57

Location of Controls ................... 64

Warranty ....................................... 67

Service Center List ...... Back Cover

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Connections ............... 9

• Outdoor Antenna Connections ..................... 9

• DSS/Ceble box Connections ........................ 9

• Audio Connections ................................ 10-1 t

One Time Setup ....... 12

(To Replace Channels in Memory, To Set or

Reset the Clock, Add or Delete a Channel)

Enjoy DVD

Playback a Tape ....... 16

(Main Operation, Forward or Reverse Search,

Still Picture, Slow Motion, Frame by Frame
Advance, Features for a Quality Picture)

Record On a Tape .... 17

(Main Operation, One Touch Recording,

Selecting Input Mode)

BasicDVDOperation..18

(MainOperation,RapidAdvanceor Reverse,

Skipa Chapter/Track,Still Picture,

FramebyFrameAdvance,SlowMotion)

• RESUME function....................................... 19

• Auto Power-offtunction ............................. 19

• EnjoyV'KlaoCDs (only)withplaybackcontrol

withoutusingmenus(VideoCD only) .......: lg

0p !n_"rape Operation ........ 32 DVD eration us i "

(Repeat Play, Zero Seamh. One Minute Skip, On-Screen Displays...41

Auto Operation Functions)

SpecialVCR Features.33 ol)iscin!0_ationscroen[ForUnlt).................43

0Neok Signal Display ON/OFF, VCR Lock)

Audio Features ........ 34

(SelectAudioModefor Playbackor Recording,

SpeakerON/OFF System)

V-Chip Feature ......... 36

• Enter Secret Code ...................................... 36

• Setup Motion PICT. Ratings ....................... 37

• Setup TV PARENTAL Ratings ................... 38

• Blocking Message ...................................... 39

• Disc information screen [For DVD) ............... 42

• Disc information screen [For Video CD/CD). 43

Disc Operation ...... 44

• Program Play (Video CO/CD) ...................... 44

• Random Play (Video CD/CD) ........................ 45

• Repeat Play ................................................ 45

• Changing subtitle language (DVD only)..... 46

• Changing audio anundtrack language

(DVD only) .................................................. 46

• Viewing from ano_er angle (DVD only) .... 47

• Vocal selection for Keraoke discs

(DVD/Vldeo CD) ......................................... 47

• Using a title menu (DVD only) .................... 48

• Using a DVD menu (DVD only) .................. 48

Copy Your Tapes

(Dubbing) ................. 40

Picture/Audio

Adjustment ............... 50

DVDLock Feature ....49

UVU InRlal _et_Ings.. :)I

• Selecting DISC LANGUAGES .............. 51

• Selecting DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT .. 52

• Selecting STILL MODE ........................ 53

• Selecting "IV MODE .............................. 53

Language Code List ..56

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Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and

reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it

will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please
fill in the information below. The serial number is on the

tag located on the back of your unit.

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

Accessories

[] Remote Control

VSQS1613

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1) Open the cover.

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2) Insert batteries as marked.

3) Closethe cover.

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Only use tapes with the _ mark in this unit.

Tape Speed

Setting

SP
(StandardPlay)

LP
(LongPlay)

[] Battedes

2=AA.

To order accessories,
call tollfree

1-800-332-5368.

Type of Video Cassette

T60 T120 T160

2 Hours

1 Hour 2 Hours 40 Minutes

5 Hours

2 Hours 4 Hours 20 Minutes

[] Battery replacement caution

• Donotmixold andnewbatteries.

• Donotmixalkalinewithmanganesebatteries.

Break off the tab.

Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

SLP
(SuperLongPlay)

3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours

Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.

Discformatssupportedbythisunit
Theunitcanplaybackdiscsbearinganyofthe
followingmarks:

DVD

3" (8 cm) disc/5" (12 cm) disc

_]_ Video CD

8" (6 cm) disc/5" (12 cm) disc

man_Aumo 3" (6 cm) disrJ5" (12 crn) disc

Discs which cannot be played withthis unit

• DVD withRegionNo.otherthan"1"or "ALL"

• DVD of PALsystem

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-R/DVD-FIAM

• CD-ROM

• CDV

• CD-G

• CD-RW

• Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R.

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Handling precautions

• Only holddisc by edges as shown.
Fingerprints, dirt, and scratches can

cause skipping and distortion.

• Do not write on label side of disc.

• Never use record claaning
sprays, benzine, thinner,

static electricity
prevention liquids, or any
other solvent.

• Be careful not to drop or
bend disc.

• Do not place more than

1 disc on disc tray.

• Do not try to close disc
tray when disc is not

propedy placed.

• Always store discs in
their proper cases when

not in use.

Disctrey

Disc --

Angle
Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously shot

from different angles. The ANGLE button can be used
to view the scene from different angles.
(ANGLE indicator lights on the unit when a scene

recorded at different angles is detected.)
Chapter number

Titles are suha'Mdedinto numbered sections.You can
quicklysearch for a favorite scene using these numbers.

DVD
A high-deosity optical discon which high-quality

pictures and sound have been digitally recorded.
DVD incorporates new video compression technology

(MPEG II) and high-density recording technology which
allow entire movies to be recorded with incredible

playbackquality.

Playback eantml
With Vldao CD (version 2.0), scenesor informationmay

be selected for viewing or listeningfrom a_nteractive
mseu that i_opoars on the W screen.

Subtitles

, Wdtlon_elogue whichappearsst the bcttomof the scresc.

Time number
The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or title.

Use to quickly find scenes. (May not work with some

discs.)

Title number

For DVD discs with two or more titles, the title is
numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.

Track number

Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and CDs to

allow specific tracks to be quickly located.
Video CD
CD containing picture and sound with same quality

level as video tape. This unit also supports Video
CDs with playback control (version 2.0).

×

To clean disc surface
Withasoft,damp(wateronly)cloth,gentlywipe fromthecenter

ho_eto theouteredgeasshownbelow.(Wipingina circular

pettemwillscratchthesurface,)

© ×

If disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc

Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry. lint-free cloth before using
disc. (Sea above.)

Improper disc storage

Discs could ha damaged if stored or left in areas:

• exposed to direct sunlight.

• that are humid or dusty.

• near heat (Le heater, regulator, etc.).

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216,
and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.

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

and other intellectual property dghts owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authodzed

by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Maorovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Use when moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake

was made in the One Time Setup section.

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.

1 Turn the unit Power on.

2 Press and hold both FF and PLAY on

the unit for more than 5 seconds.

•ThepowerwillshutOff.

3 Do =OneTime Setup" Steps on page 12.

UnitautoadjustsdockforDST(DaylightSavingTime).
Spring (First Sunday in April)

DST:ON.e Setsclockaheadone hour.
[ NORMALTIME1l:00"a'm'2:00a.m,

DAYLIGHT 1 ' -SAVINGTIME 3:00a.m. 4:00a.m. "

Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST:ON_ Turnsclockbackonehour.

DAYLIGHT 1l:00=e.m. 2:00,a.m.
SAVtNG T ME

I NORMAL TIME I ' ;

• If your area does riot observe Daylight Saving Time,
select DST:OFF (See page t3.)

• Keep these time changes in mind when programming
the unit fortimer recordings.

1:00a.m. 2:00a.m.

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Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video
heads to become clogged.

Head Clog Sensor

During playback this screen appears if clogging is

detected. To remove screen, press PLAY on the

remote or unit.

• use "dry" type head
dsenthg cassette only.

(Part No. NV-TCL30PT
is recommended.) v,oeo _ _v _eo

• Follow cleaning tape c_._,_PLU,SE,_rc,Lss_x_o

carefully, Excessive use of o_ _Fe.ATO

tape can shorten head life.

• If head clogsymptoms a,Jo:
persist, contact your nearest Factory Service Center or

authorized Service Center, (See Sack Cover,)

Display
Picture Tube: 27 inch measured diagonal

VCR
Video Recording System:4 rotary headshelicalscanningsystem

Audio Track: 1 track (Normal)

Tuner
BroadcastChannels:

CABLEChannels:

FM Radio
Bandrange:

General
PowerSource:

PowerConsumption:
TelevisionSystem:

Speaker:.
OperatingTemperature:

_OeeigreitngHumidity:

ht:

Dimensions:

Dlaca played
(1) DVD-VIDEO disc

(2) Compact disc

(CD-DA, VIDEO CD)
Digital audio output:
Optical digital output: Optical connector

Coaxial digital output: Pin Jack

PIckup: Wave length: 655nm

Note: Designs and spenif'w.ationsare subject to change

without notice.

100° deflection Picture Tube

2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69

Midband A through I (14--22)
Superband J through W (23~36)
Hyped)end AA~EEE (37-64)

Lowband A-5~A-1 (95~997
SpeclaJ CABLE channel 5A (017
Uitreband 65-94, 100-125

87,5~t08.1 MHz

120V AC, 60 Hz

Approx. 170 watts (Power on)

Approx. 5.5 watts (Power off)
EIA Standard NTSC color

2 pieces

5°G~350C (41 °F-95°F)

1O%-75%

40.5 kg (89.1 Ibs.)
688 (W) x 653 (H) x 550 (D) mm

27-1/16" ON) x 25-11/16" (H)
x 2t-5/8" (D)

5:(12 Cm) single-sided, single-layer

5 (12 ¢xn)si_, doutde-layer

5" (12 crn) double-sidnd,dcobkPlayer
(one layer per side)

3:(8 cm) single-sided, single-iayer
3 (8 cm) single-slded, double-layer

3 (8 cm) double-sided, double-iayer

(one layer per side)

5" (12 cm) disc 3" (8 cm) disc

Laser power:.CLASS ti

Unhook the antenna from your previous TV (Flat}TwinLead
or VCR and connect it to the back of the 300 OhmCable

unit as shown in the diagram. _-_.._ _.
If your antenna system has separate UHF UHF/VHF BandMixer _ _

and VHF lead-ins, you need a UHF/VHF (notsupplied) ,=_//
Band Mixer (not supplied.) _)_J_

WARNING: _ (Round)75Ohm _::)... _

When using"Nuttype"RF coaxial _ coaxialCable or --.

cables,tightenwithfingersonly. fr^,_ An*_nna r_ ---- - --- - _ ,_ _ '- -_

Overti htenin ma dama e ....... I ;-_J'(_ ontoIransTormer I l-I(_,,_- -

termingls g Y g (notsupplied} L_ ....

(Flat)TwinLead . _' J ....

300 Ohm Cable _ uacKor unit

• Without a Cable Box

You can;

• record or view unscrambled channels.
You cannot;

• record or view scrambled channels.

• view a channel other than the one

selected for any type of recording.

• With a Cable Box

You can;

• record or view any channel Including scrambled channels.

NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the cable box.
You cannot;

• view a channel other than the one selected for any

type of recording.

• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it

at the cable box.

Noteto CABLE System Installer I
Thisreminderisprovidedtocall the CABLE(CableTV) System

InstallersattentiontoArticle820-40 of theNEC that provides
guidelinesforpropergroundingand, inparticular,specifiesthat
thecablegroundshall be conoe_ tothe groundingsystemof

thebuilding,as closetothe pointof cable entryas practical.

• With a DSS Receiver

You can; • •

• record or view any channel including scrambled

channels.

NOTE: Channelselectionmustbemadeat theDSS

Receiver.

You cannot;

• view a channel other than the one selected for

any type of recording.

• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you

select it at the DSS box.

NOTE: TheDSSreceivermustbeturnedoffto view

programsfromecableboxorantenna•SeetheDSS
manualfordetails.

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I_lf'Check list before you begin.

[] Turn down the volume, then turn this unit, as well

• Unit ...)Speaker

At first, be sure to slide the SPEAKER Switch to =EXT."
The unit speaker(s) can be turned off to enjoy external

audio sound,

Please note:

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• Makesureconnectedexternalspeakersareasfollows:
Impedance:8_ AudioInput:over3 W

Unit

as other equipment to be connected, off before
proceeding with connection.

[] Do not block ventilation holes ofany of the

equipment and arrange them so that air can
circulate freely.

[] Read through the instructions before connecting

other equipment.

[] Ensure that you observe the color coding when

connecting audio and video cables.

Enjoying digital audio output from
the digital audio output connector

Notes on audio output from the optical/
coaxial digital audio output connector

×

Speaker Speaker

• Unit --)Amplifier --) Speaker

Do the "Speaker ON/OFF system" steps on page 35,

and select "OFF:".

Unit

Disc Sound Optical/coaxial

DVD Dolby Dolby Digital bitstream

Video MPEG 1 PCM
CD (44,1 kHz sampling)

CD Linear PCM Linear PCM

"1 The type of audio output from the connector

*2 Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted

recording digital audio output

format from connector

Digital (2-5.1 ch) or PCM (2ch)
(AC-3) (48 kHz/16 bit).1

Linear PCM Linear PCM (2ch)

48/96 kHz (48 kHz sampling/16 bit

16/20/24 bit only)*=or no output.1

idts Bitstream or no output*_

(44.1 kHz sampling)

can be selected by the DVD initial settings.
(See page 52.)

into 48 kHz sampling when it is output from the
units optical/coaxial digital audio output
connector.

For your refemnue:

• Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound
compression technique developed by the Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well

as stereo (2-channel) SOUnd,this technique

• enables a large quantity of sound data to be
efficiently recorded on a disc.

:i

Amplifier

Speaker

r

Speaker

I¢

• Uuear PCM is a signal recording format used If)

CDs. While COs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit,

DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to96 kHz/
24 bit.

• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder,
you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from

the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1
channel Dctby Digital soundtrecks, as well as

from tit_eswith the Dolby Surround mark.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby', =AC-3", "Pro LOgic"and

the deuble-D symbol are trademarks of Dufby

laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. O 1992-1997

Dolby laboratories, Inc. All fights reserved,

• Unit --) Decoder withDolby Digital (AC-3)-) Amplifier --) Speaker

or

dts (digital theater systems)

When DVDs recorded inDolby Digital or dts are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or dts bitstream is output
from the unit OPTICAL digital audio output connector or COAXIAL digital audio output connector. When the
unit is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or dts decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your

home. [An optical digital audio cable or coaxial audio cable (both optional) is required when an optional
Dolby Digital decoder or dtsdecoder is used.]

unit

Notes on connecting
an optical digital audio

cable (opt'_nal)

• Removedustprotectioncap from
opticaldigitalaudiooutput.Firmly

cormectthe cabk_to thecon_ctor.

• Alwaysreattach_qedustprotection
capwhenconnectorisnotin use.

Coaxial audio cable
(optional}

Dustprotection

cap

Caution for
optlcal/coaxlei digital

audio output connector:

• When connecting an

amplifier (with an optical/

coexistdigital Input

connector) which does not

cordatnthe Dolby Digital
(AC=3)or dm decoder, be

sure to select =PCM" at
"Dolby Digital" end "OFF"

at "tits" ofthe DVD Initial
settlng "DIGITAL AUDIO

OUW'UT"(Seepages2).

• Otherwise any attempt to

DVDs may cause such

a h_h k.-J_ o4 nolse that tt

may be harmful to your ears

and damage your speakerS.

• When a dts decoder I_,,
connected, please select

=Bltatream" st "dto" of the

DVD Initial setting "DIGITAL

AUDIOOUTPUT". If "OFF" Is
selected, there will be no

sound (See page 52),

• VideoCDs endCDs can be

playedas normal.

Note:

• Some (:itsdecoders which do
not suppod DVD-dts interfase

m_,ynot work propedy _ the u_it.

Decoder with Dolby Digital
(AC-3)/dts processing (optional)

Amplifier

Center

speaker

Front

speaker

(Left)

Front speaker

(Right)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker
(Right)

Surround speaker
(Left)

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When the unit isturned on the first time, setup

mode is entered automatically,

_L

_ Press POWER on

the remote or unit.

1

POWER

Start Channel Auto

2

Set and Clock Auto

2

Set.

CHANNEL/CLOCK /¢rro SET

IFY(_J USEACABLE BOX,

*_NE I T TO yO_ LOCAL FI_ C_

THEN,**

_E PIl_l_ UPKF¢

(_1 Press CH •.

UP

!

NJTO SET P_ING

O2

I

(Setup completed)

]Pre,scH,tOex.t.

12124/1_ FRI12:00PMOFF are not correct,

s_'wl_ : c_o Setor Resetthe

*urncu0_ _-r cou_=_ Clock" stepson

_ (Setup incomplete)

• If the displayed

timeand DST
pleasedo "To

the next page
and select

"MANUAL."

Set the clock

manually.
Press ACTION

and do "To Set
or Reset the

Clock" step D on
the next page.

IMPORTANTNOTE FOR AUTO CLOCKSET

• Auto clock set is padorrned the first

time when the unit is tumed off each
day. It used, a cable box must be left

on and tuned to the PBS channel at
the time the unit power is turned off it
you want auto clock set to be done.

If using, a DSS receiver, it must be

turned off for auto clock set.

If Cable Box or DSS receiver is

connected to the unit via Audio/Video
Jacks, an RF coaxial cable must also

be connected for auto clock set and

channel auto set features.

If, for any reason, the time is changed
manually, automatic time correction
will not occur.

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!

3

• It is necessary to enter TV mode by pressing DVD+ TV

before selecting "CH" on the MAIN MENU.

a

I Display MAIN

b

Press ACTION.

Display SET UP

CH screen.

1) Press Ay<I •
to select =CH."

2) Press SET to

display.

SelectANTENNA.

C

1) Press •Y to

AUlOs_r

t_cAK BH_:AL OISP_AY:OFF

CAeUE BOX SET UP

VCR Plul+ CH SET UP

select.

2) Press SET to
select your

antenna system
("TV" or "CABLE').

A
B

C

• For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK

SET" then press SET to set and CH • to
start.

Display MAIN
MENU.

Press ACTION.

Display SET
CLOCK screen.

1) Press •Y4•

to select"CLOCK."

2) Press SET.

Display SET
CLOCK screen.

1) Press &Y to

select =MANUAL."

2) Press SET.

Select AUTO

d

V_./J( SIGNAL OIf_l.y:OFF

CABLE BO_ SET _
V_4 Plul+ CH SET UP

mll_lml i_a _41m lJrm

el % IEn°.e'up

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel: _l. _ /_0ED
Selectchannelwith

NUMBERED keys
and pressADD/DLT.

To delete channel:
Selectchannelwith

CH &Y or
NUMBERED keys
and pressADD/DLT,

SET.

1) Press A_!' to

select.

2) Press SET.

Press ACTION

twice.

CHANNEL_ D_ETEI_

D

I

• Likewiseset date,year, time, and DST.

(DaylightSavingTime.)

To Make Corrections,

repeatedlypress• • to move toerror, then
correct.

O

• This unit calendar is accurately maintained up to Dec.

31, 2089, 11:59 PM

• Channel auto set selects normal "IV or Cable channels

depending on your unit hookup.

SET CLOCK

- --:-- ON

Set the clock
manually.

1) Press &Y to
select the month.

2) Press SET.

End setup.

Press ACTION
twice to start the
clock and exit this

mode.

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Press POWER on

the remote or unit.

Select a channel.

%

2

@ ] Using CH &V or

@ | NUMBERED

_lPcheck list before you begin.

_AII connectionsare made(See page 9.)

Your unitispluggedin.

i

i

_1125Adjust volume.

3

ooo

oGo

or J keys.

®G

Press VOL + -.

1 3

"f.ooo _'.,,.E_

• Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the

NUMBERED keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the

remaining two digits.

• Rapid Tune

Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.

II Audio Mute

Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound.
Press again, to restore the previous sound level.

• Phones

Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not
supplied) to the Phones Jack.

PHONES Jack 2

POWER

MUTE

CH UP/
DOWN

To display or remove the
overlay.

Press DISPLAY.

FunctionStatus

ii

RecTuneRemaining
(OTRmodeonlysee
page17.)

ReceivableBroadcast]

Types (Seepage15.)

Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or

when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the

"Weak Signal Display ON/OFF" (page 33) set to "OFF", the
TV screen will turn solid black.

!

CurrentTime

012 -Off

_ :_ Speed

Channel& Call Letter

VOL UP/

NUMBERED

keys

"(UNE,

14 l l'] d_'l"S'l I"__=1ilD1=Jlell i m;|O]O_'& I mq"J-*q_r_' fiJ_ i

The following are possible broadcast types with their accompanying on-
screen displays, The signal being received is indicated with an

"i" mark whi{e the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To
change the audio mode for these broadcasts, follow the "Select Audio
Mode for TV Viewing" section (below.)

Display the broadcast signal

being received.

Press DISPLAY.

MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast

i_TERE0t

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo
(main language) and Secoodarj Audio
Program (sub language) broadcasts are

both being received simultaneously.
Select the STEREO or SAP audio mode.

I

Equipped with _6='-TVNoise Reduction I
fortrue MTS reproduction. I

dl=x'-TV Noise Reductionis required for I
good stereo separation and audio fidelity,

dbx" isa registeredtrademark, and is

icensed by d6x= Technoogy Licensing.

0€

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AUDIO

< Example >

MTS Stereo broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo

broadcast. Select STEREO audio mode.

• Ifstereobroadcastisweak andthe display
flickers,select MONO audiomodefor

possiblybetterresults.

•0: '

SAP broadcast
SecondaryAudio Program (sub language.)

SelectSAP audiomodeforthe sublanguage,

MQNO broadcast
Normalmonauralsoundbroadcast.

audio mode as described above.

I Press AUDIO to select the desired

(Arrow shows selection.)

• Each press of AUDIO will change the audio

mode as shown below.

• "SAP" is selected with first press of AUDIO.

I

Press

AUDIO

I

y

Press

AUDIO

Press
AUDIO _'

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[_lPCheck list before you begin.

[] All connectionsare made(See page9.)

[] Yourunitis pluggedin.

;I

Insert a cassette.

• The unit power comes on
automatically.

!;

O

To prevent tape jam

Inspectyourcassettetapesand

removeanylooseorpeelinglabels,

i

EJECT

Press PLAY.

• Playback begins if cassette
has no record tab.

•i

• To Find a Particular Scene

Forward Search ") Press FF

Reverse Search --) Press REW

• For viewing Stl!l (Freeze) picture -->

Press PAUSE (Torelease,pressPLAY)

• For viewing Slow Motion ..)
Press SLOW+ (increasesspeed)or SLOW- (decreases

speed)in the stillmode (Torelease,pressPLAY)

V-LOCK

-- FF

;TOP

SLOW-

• For viewing Frame by Frame Advance .+
Press PAUSE inthe still mode (Toreisa_e,pressPLAY)

O

After the unit Is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, itwillswitch to
Stop mode automatically to protectthe tape and the video head.

• To stop ..) Press STOP

• To rewind tape -.) Press REW instop mode

• To fast forward tape -.) Press FF in stopmode

• To eject tape -->Press EJECT on the remote or

STOP/EJECT on the unit

Youcan operate on theunit

1 Insert a

cassette.

I r

, \ j

Press

PLAY.

• Press to stop and/ol eject tape.,

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_lttntJ_dJL_a=kiBl

Continuously analyzan the signal and adjusts for optimum
picture quality.

Manual Tracklna Control (to reduce olcture nolse_

Use during Playback and Slow Motionmodetoreducepicturenoise.
press the 3 or 6 NUMBERED key on the remote control or CHAY

on the unituntil the picture clears up. To returnto AutoTracking,

press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.
V-Lock Control

In Still mode, the 3 or 6 NUMBERED key onthe remote control or
CH &Y on the unit operate as a V-Lock control to reduce jitter.

PanaBlack T" Picture Tube
Thisunit usesa PanaBlackx"picturetubeforbettercolor
reproductionand picturecontrast,

ii[•1 il_ I.'1.I I.Ii;I i 1_. [et_lll i O _]l] l]€_ JII II "./-_| 11r._[l'J_-[i_'4

SELECT

3SPEED,

PAUSE

_Check list before you begin.
[] All connectionsare made(See page9.)

[] Your unit is pluggedin.
[] Cassette withrecordtab inplace.

Insert a cassette.

1

3

I t

Record tab _---

or

TITLE

• The unitpowercomeson
automatically.

Select Channel.
Press CH &V, or

NUMBERED keys.

• To select"LINE," see bottom

ofthispage.

Select Recording

speed (see page 6.)

Press SPEED.

SP = Standard Play

LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play

• Selectedspeedis displayed.

Start Recording.

@ Press REC.

REC To edit outunwantedportions,

• To stop ") Press STOP

• One Touch Recording (OTR)

Press REC repeatedly toset the recording length
(30 rain - 4 hours.)

• The unitstopsrecordingat a presettime.

• PROG TIMER indicatorlightsonthe unit.

pressPAUSE to pauseand
resumerecording.

• You can notviewanother
channelduringrecording.

Method 1:
Press CHh,T. The display will change as

follows. _ 1._2--b3, -._

_.-_LINE.t._125 or 694_-/

Method 2:

8 Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.
b Press &.V4 I_ to select "TV', then press SET

for SET UP I"V screen.

€ Press &W' to select "INPUT SELECT," and

then press SET to select "TUNER" or "LINE."

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

(CABLE) (TV) J

• Aftertheunithas been In Rec Pause modefor 5 rntnutse,it
willstopautomaticallyto protectthe tape andvideohead.

• The remainingrecordingtimeof an OTR can be displayedby
pressingDISPLAY.

YOU can operate on the unit

1 Insert a cassette.

4

,I

REC Indicator • Press to stop.

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[_lPCheck list before you begin,

[] All connections are made. (See page 9,)
[] Your unit is plugged in,

[] Switch Ollthe stereo system's power if the

unit has been connected to an audio Amplifier,

OPEN/ 2I

__

POWER

7CLOSE3 i

MENU

Press POWER on the
remote or unit.

Select DVD mode.

@

_c, Insert a disc.

(_Et_L0S£

(_ 1) Press OPEN/CLOSE.

Press DVD_TV.

2) Place disc into disc tray.

(page 7) with pdnted side up

• Hold disc by its edges only

and use guides to place into

tray. UseO 3"(8 cm) or

!

:>10

4PLAY NUMBERED

REW /

SKIP+ STOP
SKIP-

PAUSE SET

5

"_ Keys

FF/
SLOW+

You can operate on the unit

4PressPLAY.

3 Insert ?Press

a disc. 7

/ !=-'-'r - :'_; I

I_ ........._p_m_',,,,_ o-_

oooo||

1 6 Press to stop.

OPEN/CLOSE

__ e 5" (12 cm) disc.

41 L Start play"

• | Birds

_T Press PLAY.

The disctraydoses automatically.

I CLOSE.

• Reading time differs depending on
discs.

Ifan InteractiveDVD* ors Video

CD with playback control** Is

used and s TITLE MENUappears,

go to step 5,

Select the desired Item.

oroo_

L of the wodd

<Example of DVD>

To return to menu (play stops)
Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN. (DVD)

press RETURN. (Video CD)

1) Press&Y<I • or NUMBERED

key(s)as shownbelow.

2) Press SET to play.

Using NUMBERED key(s) starts play
automaUcally.

<Example>
1 digit number 1 _, 1
2 digit number 12 w ;=10-).1 @2

3 digit number 123,_100-)1->2->3
Pros SKIP IHH or 14< to go to next or

previous menu screen.

• SKIP function not available with all

discs. Please refer to disc jacket foi""
operation information.

<Example of DVD>

L°_re{Iair= I

* Interactive DVD...

May include multiple camera angles, stories,
etc.

" Video CD with playback control...

Particular scenes or information can be
interactively selected frorn a menu that

appears on the screen.

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61 STOP I Stop play •Press STOP.

7[ __(_ Eject the disc.

I • ......

Press OPEN/CLOSE,

• To Find a Particular Scene

Rapid Advance -->
Press FF in play mode

Rapid Reverse --->
Press REW in play mode

(To release, press PLAY)

• Sounds are heard during rapidadvance at speed 1.
(Noise <static> may be heard on DVDs recorded in LPCM

format.)

• Starting rapid advance (reverse) during play started from

menu on Video COs may recall menu.

• The speed of advance (reverse), slow at first, increases

with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels.

• To Skip a Chapter/Track

Skipping Ahead --)
Press SKIP _•1 during play

Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or track (Video CD/CD).

Skipping Back ...)
Press 1<1'4SKIP during play

Pressing once midway through a chapter/track retums to
start of that chapter/track. Each additional press skips back
one chaptar/tmck.

• Pressing SKIP )'l_i or J<l<l dudng play started from

menu on Video CDs may recall menu.

Current playback position

• When _ appears on the screen while a button is
being operated, it means that the corresponding

operation is prohibited bythe unit or the disc.

The unit memorizes the point where STOP is

pressed(• flasheson screen).

Press PLAY to resume play from this point.
Pressing STOP again or opening the tray

cancels RESUME.
It is not canceled when power is turned off and

on.

• RESUME works only with discs for which elapsed

play time is displayed during play.

Powerturnsoffafterunithas been instop
mode(DVD) for about5 minutes.

Skipping Back -<-----_- Skipping Ahead

• To view Still Picture (Pause)

Press PAUSE during play

(To release, press PLAY)

• DVD/Vldeo CD :The unit will enter still picture mode,

• CD :The unit will enter pause mode.

• To view Frame by Frame Advance

(DVD/Video CD)

Each button press advances picture one frame,

Press PAUSE in still mode

(To resume normal play , press PLAY)

• Hold button down for consecutive frame advance.

•• Whether pictures ere advanced by "frame" or "field" is

selected automatically.

• To view Slow Motion

(DVD/Video CD)

Press SLOW+ or SLOW- in still mode

(TO release, press PLAY)

• Slow motion speed, slow at first, is increased with each
additional press of the button up to 5 levels.

• For Video CDs, reverse slow motion is not available.

1.Do steps 1-4 (previouspage). When menu
appears,pressSTOP.

2.Press NUMBERED key(s) to select desired
track (play begins).

• Check disc for track numbers.

• Press =1" to start at beginning of disc.

To resume menu use
PressSTOP, and then MENU. Now,go to step 5

(previouspage).

• Please read the disc jacket for operation information.

• Remove disc and press unit POWER off when not in

use.

• Disc continues to rotate with menu displayed even

after play is done. press STOP to clear menu displey
when finished with menu.

• If a single aided discis placed in upside down,

=PLEASE CHECK THE TYPE OF DISCS, AND
STAIN OR SCRATCH OF A DiSC =is displayed.

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