DVD-VCR
CHT-250
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FOREWORD |
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Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... |
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DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS |
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......................................................................................................■ Front View of the DVD-VCR |
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■ Rear View of the DVD-VCR....................................................................................................... |
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Infrared Remote Control ............................................................................................................ |
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CONNECTING YOUR DVD-VCR |
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■ Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR......................................................................................... |
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■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable......................................................... |
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■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable ............................................................. |
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■ Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment........................................... |
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■ Plug & Auto Set up .................................................................................................................... |
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■ Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR ................................................................................. |
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Deck Control Keys ..................................................................................................................... |
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■ Basic TV Tuner Operations ....................................................................................................... |
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■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control.................................................................................. |
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■ Copying from DVD to VCR ........................................................................................................ |
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■ Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................................................... |
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■ Setting the Menu Language....................................................................................................... |
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SETTING UP YOUR DVD-VCR |
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■ Presetting the Stations Automatically ........................................................................................ |
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■ Presetting the Stations Manually ............................................................................................... |
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■ Clearing a Preset Station........................................................................................................... |
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■ Changing the Preset Station Table............................................................................................ |
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■ Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)................................................................................. |
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■ Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel ...................................................................................... |
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■ Selecting the Colour Mode ........................................................................................................ |
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NICAM ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Intelligent Picture Control........................................................................................................... |
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■ Intelligent Picture Control (Remote Control) .............................................................................. |
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Screen Messages ...................................................................................................................... |
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■ Selecting the Cassette Type...................................................................................................... |
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Repeat Play ............................................................................................................................... |
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RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS |
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■ Selecting the Recording Speed ................................................................................................. |
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■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette................................................................................................ |
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■ Recording a Programme Immediately ....................................................................................... |
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■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop........................................................................... |
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■ Using the Timer Programming Feature ..................................................................................... |
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■ Checking a Preset Recording .................................................................................................... |
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Cancelling a Preset Recording ................................................................................................. |
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Playing a Cassette..................................................................................................................... |
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■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ....................................................................................... |
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■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode .............................................................................................. |
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■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ........................................................................................... |
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■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds ................................................................................... |
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■ Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................................................ |
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■ Using the Tape Counter............................................................................................................. |
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■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable ........................................................................... |
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■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder ............................................................................. |
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■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette ................................................................................... |
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■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ........................................................................... |
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DVD FUNCTIONS |
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Choosing a Connection ............................................................................................................. |
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■ Setting Up the Language Features ................................................................................................. |
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■ Setting Up the Audio Options ......................................................................................................... |
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■ Setting Up the Parental Control ...................................................................................................... |
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■ Setting Up the Display Options....................................................................................................... |
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■ S-Video Connections (for DVD)...................................................................................................... |
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■ Component Connections (for DVD)................................................................................................. |
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Special Playback Features............................................................................................................. |
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■ Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View).............................................................................................. |
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■ Using the Display Function (DVD/VCD/CD) ..................................................................................... |
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■ Changing the Camera Angle .......................................................................................................... |
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■ Selecting the Subtitle Language ..................................................................................................... |
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Repeat Play ................................................................................................................................. |
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■ Using the Zoom (DVD/VCD) .......................................................................................................... |
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Repeat Chapter/Title ..................................................................................................................... |
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■ Selecting the Audio Language........................................................................................................ |
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■ Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) .............................................................................................. |
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MP3-CD Playback ........................................................................................................................ |
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MP3/WMA Play ............................................................................................................................ |
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■ Program Play & Random Play........................................................................................................ |
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Picture CD Playback ..................................................................................................................... |
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APPENDIX A - ADVANCED CONNECTIONS |
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■ Setting the Delay Time .............................................................................................................. |
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About Speaker Setup................................................................................................................. |
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Sound Mode Function................................................................................................................ |
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■ Listening to the Radio ................................................................................................................ |
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Presetting Stations..................................................................................................................... |
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SOLVING PROBLEMS |
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Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ |
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■ Problems and Solutions (VCR).................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ................................................................................................... |
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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 by authorized by Macrovision Corporized 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.
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The following illustrations represent precautions.
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The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel.
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Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to any liquids.
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THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
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This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :
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*DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
*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.
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•”DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Playback 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.
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1STANDBY/ON
2SHUTTLE<< / >>
3ANGLE/IPC
4DVD SELECT
5VCR SELECT
6TV VOLUME
7OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT
8EZ VIEW
9REWIND, SKIP BACK
10STOP
11DISC MENU
12MENU
13LEFT
14RECORD
15TEST
16SPEAKER
17TV/VCR
18MODE, REPEAT
19TITLE, SPEED
20TV STANDBY/ON
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23TV SELECT
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36DOWN
37INFO.
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39SOUND MODE
40TREBLE
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An outdoor aerial
An indoor aerial
A cable television network
A satellite receiver
Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
1Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked(FROM ANT.) on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
3Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket marked(TO TV) on your DVD-VCR.
4Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television.
5To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you can also connect your DVD-VCR to the television via the RCA cable (see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of connection.
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Obtain better quality sound and pictures
Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR
Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off.
Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio L, R output socket on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
3Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
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1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11. (Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.
Result: The Language Set menu is displayed.
3Select the required language by pressing the "or buttons.
4Press OK to store the language selected. Result: A message appears.
5Press OK to start the auto scanning.
The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.
Auto preset can be performed by pressing ■ (STOP) on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.
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To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).
1Switch on the television.
2Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the DVD-VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.
3Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for use with your DVD-VCR.
4Insert the video cassette in the DVD-VCR. Check that the DVD-VCR starts reading the cassette; if not, press II button.
5Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF channel 36.
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained clearly.
7If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there is interference from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting of the DVD-VCR output channel (see Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel on page 23 and Problems and Solutions on page 73).
8When the picture and sound are perfectly clear, store this channel at the desired programme position on the television. Result: That programme is now reserved for use with your
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•Input select is only available when the VCR deck is selected.
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Automatically stop programme recording
Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically
You must set the date and time when:
You purchase the DVD-VCR
Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , buttons to select the Clock option.
3Press the OK or to select this option.
Result: The Clock Set menu is displayed.
4Press or to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year. Result: The option selected highlight.
5Press the "or buttons to increase or decrease the value. Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
You can hold the "or buttons down to scroll more quickly through the values.
6Press the "or to select On/Off, if you select Auto Clock. Result: The selected On/Off is displayed.
7On completion, press RETURN three times to exit the menu.
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1Open “MENU”
After pressing the MENU, press the OK or .
2Select “Language”
Use the "or buttons to highlight “Language,” then press the OK or .
3Set menu Language
Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button.
4On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
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Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done:
Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13)
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Manually (see page 20)
You can store up to 80 stations.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding ", buttons to select the Install option.
3Press the OK or to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding "or buttons, until the Auto Setup is selected.
And then press the OK or to select this option.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result: The Please Wait indication highlight on the television screen.
The first frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed and stored.
The DVD-VCR then searches for the second station and so on.
When the automatic scanning procedure has finished, the DVD-VCR switches automatically to programme 1.
The number of stations automatically stored by the DVDVCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some stations may have been stored more than once; select the stations with the best reception and delete the ones no longer required (see page 21).
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1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding #, buttons to select the Install option.
3Press the OK or to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed.
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6Press the #or buttons to select a programme number as required.
7Press the !button to preset the station.
Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
8Press the or buttons to start scanning channel.
Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed.
9Press the # or buttons until the NAME is selected.
The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal.
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At the wrong programme position you can cancel it.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding #, buttons to select the Install option.
3Press the OK or to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed.
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7Press the CLEAR button.
8Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards until all the required stations have been cleared.
9On completion, press the RETURN button four times to exit the menu.
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You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding #, buttons to select the Install option.
3Press the OK or buttons to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding # or buttons, until the Manual Setup option is selected.
5Press the OK or button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the corresponding # or buttons, until the required preset TV programme is selected.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the same time on the television screen.
7To change the programme number assigned to a station press the OK button on the remote control. (For example, To move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3)
8Press the #or buttons to select required position. And then press OK again to swap the position.
9On completion, press the RETURN button four times to exit the menu.
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1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding #, buttons to select the Install option.
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Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding #, buttons to select the Install option.
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