Safety Instructions
Table of Contents
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the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) 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.
Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's
authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be a violation
of these rights.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli
fiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Safety
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Welcome
Feature Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 - System Overview
Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Insert Batteries into Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 - Getting Started
Basic Connections/Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 - Advanced Connections
Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD)
Monitor TV Connections
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Connecting Other Video Equipment
4 - DVD Sound Setup
A/V Receiver Connections
5 - Basic Operation
Deck Control Buttons
Basic DVD Operation
Basic VCR Operation
Basic TV Tuner Operations
6 - System Setup
On-Screen Menu Navigation
Menu Language
Manual Clock Set
Tuner Band Setting
Auto Channel Memory
Channel Add/Delete
Front Panel Dimmer
Auto Power Off
7 - DVD Setup
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Disc Menu Language
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Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Output
DTS
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Dynamic Compression
PCM Down Sampling
TV Aspect Ratio
Black Level
Alt Video Out
Parental
8 - DVD Operations
Special Playback Features
Disc Menu Navigation
EZ View
Title/Chapter/Time Selection
Angle View
Subtitle
A to B Repeat
Repeat Chapter/Title
Audio
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Bookmarks
Function (DVD)
9 - VCR Playback
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Special VCR Playback Features
Tracking
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Auto Play
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S-VHS Playback
Variable Search System
10 - VCR Recording
Basic Recording
Special Recording Features
One Touch Recording (OTR)
Record Speed
11 - Timer Recording
How to Set a Timer Recording
Function(VCR)
Appendix - Help
Technical Specifications
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Feature Summary
Disc Type and Characteristics
Front Panel Overview
DVD+VCR Features
• Perfect compatibility to play back DVDs,
audio CDs or VHS Tapes.
• Enjoy a DVD movie while recording a TV
show to the VCR.
• Auto Setup instantly finds the time and runs
channel search.
• RF inputs and outputs for all kinds of TVs
available.
• Composite, S-Video, and Component Video
outputs.
• Universal remote provides the full operation
on DVD+VCR.
• On-Screen Program
(English/French/Spanish).
DVD Features
• 10-bit video digital to analog converter and
27MHz advanced digital filter.
• Playback of 96KHz/24-bit sources.
• DTS digital output for DTS-enhanced
DVDs.
VCR Features
• Hi-Fi Stereo VCR.
• Superior slow motion and stop action
(with 4 heads).
• Playback of S-VHS tapes with a better than
standard resolution.
• INTRO Scan, Zero Return, and END Search.
• 7-event/1 month timer recording.
• Time remaining counter, real time counter.
Note
* Discs which cannot be played with this
player.
• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • VCD
• CDI • CDV
• HD layer of super Audio CD
• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
* Ability to play back may depend on recording
conditions.
• DVD-R • CD-RW
• DVD+RW, -RW • CD-ROM
DVD
Disc Types
(Logos)
Recording
Types
Disc Size
Max.
Playing Time
Characteristics
* It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in
all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the
recording.
Disc Markings
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NTSC
STEREO
DIGITAL
SOUND
Play Region Number
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by
region. These regional codes must match in order for
the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc
will not play.
The Region Number for this player is described
on the rear panel of the player.
V I D E O
Audio + Video Audio
5"
Single-sided
240 min.
Double-side
dz 480 min
• DVD contains excellent
sound and video due to
Dolby Digital and MPEG-2
system.
• Various screen and audio
functions can be easily
selected through the on-
screen menu..
• Play Region Number
• NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada,
Korea, Japan, etc.
• Dolby Digital disc
• Stereo disc
• Digital Audio disc
• DTS disc
Single-sided
80 min.
Double-sided
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160 min.
1/2
3
AUDIO-CD
5"
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74 min.
• CD is recorded as a Digital
Signal with better audio
quality, less distortion and
less deterioration of audio
quality over time.
1/2
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20 min.
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1 DVD DECK
2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE
3 VCR DECK
4 VCR EJECT
5 POWER
6 EZ VIEW
7 REWIND/REV
8 STOP
9 PLAY/PAUSE
10 FAST-FORWARD/FWD
11 RECORD
12 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
13 CHANNEL /
14 DVD-VCR SELECT
15 PROGRESSIVE
16 LINE IN 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO
JACK
17 LINE IN 2 LEFT AUDIO JACK
18 LINE IN 2 RIGHT AUDIO JACK
Rear Panel
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1 S-VIDEO OUT
2 DIGITALAUDIO OUT(COAXIAL)
3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
4 AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV
(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
5 LINE IN 1
6 LINE OUT TO TV
(COMPOSITE)
7 RF ANTENNA INPUT
8 RF OUT TO TV
(RF THROUGH ONLY)
Unpack
When you unpack the DVD+VCR, please check the following list of items is included in the packing case.
DVD-VCR Registration Card User’s Guide
RCA cable for
Audio/Video connection
(AC97-01746A)
(AD68-00078A) (AK68-00351A)
Remote Control
(AK59-00021B
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1.5V “AAA” Batteries- 2EA
(AC43-12002H)
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Basic Connections/Auto Setup
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You will need to connect the DVD-VCR to a TV and run
Auto Setup. The Auto Setup will automatically search for
channels and then set your DVD-VCR's internal clock.
NOTES:
• See Appendix A for Advanced Connections.
• Line connection between your TV and DVD-VCR are
required to run DVD+VCR setup menu, even if
you connect S-Video or Component Video
Output for a better picture quality.
1
Connect the RF Antenna Cable to your DVD-VCR
Connect an external indoor/outdoor antenna or wall
outlet antenna cable to the Ant-In jack on the rear
panel. (RF Through Only)
2 Connect your DVD-VCR to a TV
RF Connection
Using the RF antenna cable, connect the OUT jack
(TO TV) on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to
your TV’s Antenna Input.
Line Connection
Using an RCA-type audio/video cable (red, white,
yellow), connect the LINE OUT jacks on the rear
panel of your DVD-VCR to your TV's Line In jacks.
Use the three cables as follows: red for right audio,
white for left audio, and yellow for video.
Warning
You cannot watch DVD or VCR through RF
connection. RF out sends only signal from
Antenna or Cable
3 Plug In
Your DVD-VCR's power should be plugged into a
standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet. Avoid pressing any
buttons on the remote control or on the unit during
an Auto Setup. While your DVD-VCR is running an
Auto Setup, “AUTO” will blink. When Auto Setup is
complete, the current time will be displayed on the
front panel displayed. In case Auto Clock set fails to
locate a channel to set the clock, you should set
the clock manually. See page 11.
TV IN
Rear of TV
To TV Audio/Video inputs
To TV's Antenna Input
From Antenna Cable
RF IN
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Insert Batteries into Remote
Front Panel Display
• Remove the battery cover on the remote
• Insert two 1.5V “AAA” batteries as shown,
making sure of the correct polarities(+/-)
• Slide the cover back onto remote.
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1 2 3
1 When the light is on, DVD is operating.
2 The time, counter position, time remaining or
current deck status is indicated.
3 VCR is activated.
4 DVD or CD media is loaded.
5 VHS videotape is loaded.
S-Video/Component Video
Connections (for DVD)
Use the S-Video or Component Video connection
method only for the DVD player. The tuner and VCR
can still be viewed through the RF or line inputs.
To activate your alternative (S-Video or Component)
video selection, follow the “Alt Video Out” instructions
on page 19. Keep in mind that you can choose either
S-Video or Component only, but not both. A superior
video quality can be obtained when watching a DVD
on your DVD-VCR if your TV is equipped with S-Video
or Component Video inputs.
1 Connect S-Video Out to TV
Using an S-Video cable, connect the S-VIDEO OUT
on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to the S-Video
Input on your TV.
2 Connect Component Video Out to TV
Using a component video cable, connect the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) on the rear
panel of your DVD-VCR to the Component Video
Input on your TV. .
3 Connect Audio Out (DVD only)
Using RCA audio cables, connect the LEFT/RIGHT
Line Out jacks on the rear panel of your DVD/VCR
to the LEFT/RIGHT Audio Line In jacks on your TV.
• When connecting your DVD-VCR to a TV with the
S-Video or Component Video Output, make sure
that you use these Line Out jacks.
• To activate your connection, see “Alt Video Out”
on page 19.
To S-Video Input on Your TV
To Component Video Input
on Your TV
To Left/Right Audio Inputs
on Your TV
Stereo Connections
You can connect your DVD-VCR to your home stereo
system or stereo TV and enjoy stereo sound when
watching a movie or TV.
1 Connect DVD-VCR to Stereo
Using RCA cables, connect the Line Out Left and
Right Audio jacks on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR
to the Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver.
Connect the Video Output also in case you are using
a stereo TV.
2 Set Stereo to Auxiliary Mode
Set your stereo receiver or TV to either “Aux” or
“Tape” regardless of which line input you are using for
your particular device.
3 Play a Tape
Insert a DVD or Hi-Fi stereo videotape into your
system. Be sure to adjust the volume on your stereo
receiver or TV. Audio will be heard through your
stereo speakers
• If there is no stereo sound even after you have
inserted a Hi-Fi stereo videotape, press the AUDIO
button until “Hi-Fi” appears on the on-screen display.
4 Turn On your DVD-VCR
Turn on the power by pressing the POWER button
on the remote control or on the front panel of the
unit.
5 Turn On your TV
Turn on the TV by pressing the POWER button on
the TV remote control.
6 Set the TV to Line
Set your TV to its Line Input.
Monitor TV Connections
Connecting Other Video
Equipment
A/V Receiver Connections
Deck Control Buttons
Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and
picture over regular televisions because they receive
the audio and video signals directly from the DVD-VCR
through the line inputs.
NOTE: A monitor television is not the same as a
computer monitor.
1 Connect VCR to Monitor TV
Connect RCA cables from the Audio/Video Line Out
jacks on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR to the
Audio/Video Line Inputs of your monitor TV.
To Monitor TV Audio/Video Inputs
2 Set TV to Auxiliary Mode
Set your monitor TV to “Aux,” “Video,” or “Line.” Refer
to your monitor television owner’s manual for the
correct setting.
3 Connection is Complete
You can connect a wide variety of audio/video
equipment to your DVD-VCR, including:
• An additional VCR
• Laser Disc Player
• DVD Player
• Camcorder
• Satellite Receiver
• Video Game
Since all of these devices use essentially the same
connections, they will be described together.
1 Connect Device to DVD-VCR
Connect RCA cables from the Audio and Video Line
Outputs of your external device to the Audio and
Video Line Inputs on the front or rear panel of the
DVD-VCR.
Audio/Video Outputs of
External Device
2 Watch Device
Play your external device, then press the INPUT
SEL. button until the playback from Line1 (rear panel
inputs) or Line2 (front panel inputs) appears on your
TV screen.
3 Record Device
First, play your external device. Next, press the
INPUT SEL. button until the playback from Line1
(rear panel inputs) or Line2 (front panel inputs)
appears on your TV screen. Then press Record on
the Front panel and Remote Control.
4 Timer Record From Device
Select Line1 (L1) or Line2 (L2) as your record source
in the Timer Record menu. All other Timer Record
settings should be set in the usual manner.
To take full advantage of the movie theater experience
that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVDVCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including
an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers.
Before You Begin...
• If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby
Digital Decoder, you have the option to bypass the
DVD-VCR’s built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the
Digital Audio Out connection below.
To Digital Audio Input of an A/V
Receiver with a Dolby Digital Decoder
1 Digital Audio Out
Connect a digital coaxial cable from the Digital
Audio Out jack on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR
to the corresponding Digital Audio Input jack on
your A/V Receiver:
• Coaxial
• Use whichever connection is available on your
A/V Receiver.
The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both
decks. The following buttons are helpful in successfully
controlling each deck.
1 POWER Button
Press the POWER button on the remote control or
front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.
2 DVD Button
Press the DVD button on the remote control or front
panel when you want to control the DVD deck.
• The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel
Display to show that the DVD deck is selected.
3 VCR Button
Press the VCR button on the remote control or front
panel when you want to control the VCR deck.
• The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel
Display to show that the VHS deck is selected.
4 INPUT SEL. Button
Press the INPUT SEL. button repeatedly to cycle
through all of your input sources, including the
Tuner(Ch##), Line 1 (rear AV input), and Line 2
(front AV input).
• Input selection is only available when the VCR
deck is selected.
Basic DVD Operation
Follow the instructions below to playback a DVD.
1 Open the Disc Tray
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on your remote
control or on the front panel of the unit to turn on
the power and open the disc tray.
2 Insert a Disc
Put a disc in the center of the tray, with the labelprinted side facing up.
3 Close the Disc Tray
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on your remote
control or on the front panel of the unit to close the
disc tray.
4 Play a DVD
5 Additional DVD Options
❿ll
Press the
control or on the front panel of the unit.
• Most discs will start to playback as soon as the
tray closes.
• If a DVD has a MENU, the menu may pop up on
TV screen.
• See pages 14 ~ 20 for advanced DVD Setup options.
• See pages 21 ~ 27 for special DVD Playback
features.
(PLAY/PAUSE) button on your remote
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