Samsung DVD-V4500 User Manual

DVD R VCR PLAY REC
Instruction Manual Mode d’emploi
DVD-V4500
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Remote Control Overview
Feature Summary
DVD R VCR PLAY REC
Disc Type and Characteristics
Front Panel Overview
DVD+VCR Features
• Perfect compatibility to play back DVDs, audio CDs MP3, JPEG CDs, SVCD 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
• 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
MP3 disc
Single-sided
80 min.
Double-sided
.
160 min.
1/2
3
AUDIO-CD
5"
"
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
3
20 min.
"
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1 DVD DECK 2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE 3 VCR DECK 4 VCR EJECT 5 POWER 6 REWIND/REV 7 STOP
8 PLAY/PAUSE 9 FAST-FORWARD/FWD 10 RECORD 11 FRONT PANEL LAMP 12 CHANNEL / 13 DVD-VCR SELECT
Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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 R VCR PLAY REC
RCA cable for
Audio/Video connection
(AC97-01746A)
DVD-VCR
Remote Control
(AK59-00021B
)
Users Guide (AK68-00367A)
1.5V AAA Batteries- 2EA (AC43-12002H)
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Front Panel LAMP
DVD R VCR
Basic Connections/Auto Setup
S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD)
1 When the light is on, DVD is operating. 2 When the light is on, CD is operating.
Insert Batteries into Remote
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.
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.
• Standard RF or 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.
Connect the RF Antenna Cable to your DVD-VCR
1
Connect an external indoor/outdoor antenna or wall outlet antenna cable to the Ant-In jack on the rear panel. (RF Through Only)
1
From Antenna or Cable
2
To T Vs Antenna Input
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 TVs 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. NOTE: If your TV is equipped with RCA jacks, it is
better to use the Line Connection method.
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. It would take about 7 minutes. After Auto Setup is complete Operate your DVD-VCR. In case Auto Clock set fails to locate a channel to set the clock, you should set the clock manually. See page 11.
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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.
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.
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 18. 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.
To 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. .
To 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 18.
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To Left/Right Audio Inputs
on Your TV
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 owners 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 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 Line (rear 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 Line (rear panel inputs) appears on your TV screen. Then press Record on the Front panel and Remote Control.
4 Timer Record From Device
Select Line 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 Lamp 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 Lamp 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 (rear 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
ll
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 ~ 19 for advanced DVD Setup options.
See pages 20 ~ 26 for special DVD Playback
features.
(PLAY/PAUSE) button on your remote
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Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
Manual Clock
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Basic VCR Operation Basic TV Tuner Operations
Menu Language Manual Clock Set
To play a standard VHS videotape, just insert it into the VCR deck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on the Auto Play to enable the VCR deck to play automatically when you insert a videotape that is missing the Record Safety Tab. See page 27.
1 Insert VHS Tape
Insert a standard VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
When a videotape is inserted, power will turn on automatically.
2 Play Tape
Press the ll(PLAY/PAUSE) button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit. The videotape will begin to play automatically if it is missing the Record Safety Tab and Auto Play is turned on. See page 27.
3 Stop Playback
Press the ■(STOP) button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit.
4 Additional VCR Options
See pages 26~28 for special VCR Playback features.
See pages 29~30 for VCR Recording features.
See page 31 for Timer Recording features.
When watching TV using the DVD-VCR's built-in TV tuner, use the buttons below.
1 Channel UP/DOWN
Use these buttons to move to the previous or the next channel.
2 0-9 Buttons
Use these buttons to select the desired channel directly.
Press the button number one for two seconds to activate the button 100+.
- This function is activated only on Cable TV mode.
3 INFO. Button
Press this button to display the current channel.
This also works in DVD and VCR mode.
On-Screen Menu Navigation
The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD-VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus.
Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
1 MENU Button
Press this button while the DVD is in Stop or Play mode to open the on-screen MAIN MENU.
2 UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT
Use these buttons to move the selection bar UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT to cycle through the menu options.
3 ENTER Button
Press this button to confirm any new settings.
4 RETURN Button
Press this button to return to the last MENU screen displayed or to exit the on-screen MENU all together.
To change the on-screen MENU language to English, French or Spanish, follow these steps.
1 Open “MENU”
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop or Play mode.
2 Select “SETUP”
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to “SETUP” then press ENTER to select.
3 Select “Language”
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Language then press the ENTER button.
4 Set menu Language
Place the selection bar next to your desired Language, then press the ENTER button.
If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD-VCR’s internal clock by locating a local TV station, follow these steps to set the date and time manually.
NOTE: For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD-VCR's
internal clock must be set correctly.
1 Open “MENU”
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop or Play mode.
2 Select “SETUP”
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to “SETUP” then press ENTER to select.
3 Select “Clock”
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Clock then press the ENTER button.
4 Select “Manual Clock”
Move the highlight to Manual Clock, then press the ENTER button.
The Clock Set/Adjust menu will change as shown.
5 Set the Clock
Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select each of the following options, then use the UP/DOWN buttons to set each option:
Hour – Set the hour Month – Set the month.
Minute – Set the minute. • Day – Set the day.
Year Set the year
6 Confirm Settings
Press the RETURN button to confirm your clock settings and to return to the Clock Set/Adjust.
Press the RETURN button three times to exit the menu.
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Ant./Cable : Cable TV Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete
Ant./Cable : Cable TV Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete
Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
Tuner Band Setting
Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
Ant./Cable : Cable TV Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete
Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
Language : English
Auto Power Off : Off
Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete
Auto Power Off
This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup.
• Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers.
1 Open MENU
With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button.
2 Select SETUP
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to “SETUP” then press ENTER to select.
3 Select Channel
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to Channel, then press ENTER to select.
4 Select Ant./Cable
Move the selection arrow to Ant./Cable then press RIGHT button to select from the following options:
Antenna - Indicates that the DVD-VCR is connected to an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF antenna.
Cable TV - Indicates that the DVD-VCR is
connected to Cable TV.
Cable TV Antenna
Auto Channel Memory will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area.
1 Open MENU
With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button.
2 Select SETUP
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to “SETUP” then press ENTER to select.
3 Select Channel
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to Channel, then press ENTER to select.
4 Run Auto channel memory
Move the selection arrow to Auto Channel Memory, then press ENTER to select.
The DVD-VCR will automatically search for all available channels in the selected Tuner Band. This procedure may take a few minutes to complete.
When finished, the lowest channel found will be displayed.
Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add, delete a channel you wish to remove.
1 Open MENU
With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button.
2 Select SETUP
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to SETUP then press ENTER to select.
3 Select Channel
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to Channel, then press ENTER to select.
4 Select Channel Add/Delete
Move the selection bar to Channel Add/Delete, then press ENTER to select.
5 Select Channel to Add/Delete
Use the CH / buttons to tune in the channel number you wish to add or delete.
6 Select Channel Add/Delete
Press RIGHT button to add or press left button to delete the channel from your channel list.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add or delete additional channels.
CHANNEL ADD/DELETE
Select channel : [02]
1 Open MENU
With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button.
2 Select SETUP
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, move the selection bar to SETUP then press ENTER to select.
3 Set Auto Power Off
Move the selection bar to Auto Power Off, then press RIGHT button to select from following options:
Off Auto power off is disabled.
1Hr DVD-VCR will auto shut off 1 hour after the
last button is pressed.
2Hr – DVD-VCR will auto shut off 2 hours after the last button is pressed.
Off 1Hr 2Hr
and press [❿] to ADD
press [➛] to DELETE
RETURN CH
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Disc Menu Language Audio Language
Subtitle
Subtitle Language
Automatic
PCM Down Sampling : On
Subtitle Language
Digital Output
To set the Disc Menu Language to your preferred language, follow these steps. If your preferred language is available on a DVD, your Disc Menu Language will automatically be set to the language you choose.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD, then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Language
Move the selection bar to Language then press ENTER to select.
4 Select Disc Menu
Highlight Disc Menu, then press the ENTER button.
5 Set Disc Menu Language Preference
Highlight your preferred language for disc menus, then press the ENTER button.
To set the Audio Language to your preferred language, follow these steps. If your preferred language is available on a DVD, your Audio Language will automatically be set to the language you choose.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Language
Move the selection bar to Language then press ENTER to select.
4 Select Audio
Highlight Audio, then press the ENTER button.
5 Set Audio Language Preference
Highlight your preferred language for audio soundtracks, then press the ENTER button.
To set the Subtitle Language to your preferred language, follow these steps. If your preferred language is available on a DVD, your Subtitle Language will automatically be set to the language you choose.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Language
Move the selection bar to Language then press ENTER to select.
4 Select Subtitle
Highlight Subtitle, then press the ENTER button.
5 Set Subtitle Language Preference
Highlight your preferred language for subtitles, then press the ENTER button.
If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, your DVD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your speakers.
NOTE: Select “Bitstream” ONLY if you have connected
a Dolby Digital-equipped A/V receiver to the Digital Output (coaxial) on the DVD-VCR rear panel.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Audio
Highlight Audio, then press the ENTER button.
4 Set Digital Output
Highlight Digital Output then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options:
PCM – To use your DVD/TV with an A/V
receiver without a Dolby Digital decoder.
Bitstream –To use your DVD/TV with an A/V
receiver with a Dolby Digital decoder.
PCM Bitstream
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DTS Dynamic Compression
PCM Down Sampling : On
PCM Down Sampling : On
Off
On
On
PCM Down Sampling : On
Display Setup
PCM Down Sampling
TV Aspect Ratio
If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, your DVD-VCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system.
NOTE: Select “On” ONLY if you have connected a
DTS-equipped A/V receiver to the Digital audio Out (coaxial) on the DVD-VCR rear panel.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Audio
Highlight Audio, then press the ENTER button.
4 Set DTS
Highlight DTS then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options:
Off – To use your DVD/TV with an A/V receiver NOT equipped with a DTS decoder.
On – To use your DVD/TV with an A/V receiver equipped with a DTS decoder
Off On
Dynamic Compression restrains the dynamic range of sounds, i.e. the difference between the loud and quiet passages of a DVD audio track.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Audio
Highlight Audio, then press the ENTER button.
4 Set Dynamic Compression
Highlight Dynamic Compression, then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options:
On – This will compress the total dynamic range of the DVD audio, making quiet passages in the audio signal louder and loud passages softer.
Off – This will preserve the original dynamic range.
On Off
If your amplifier is not capable of reproducing a 96kHz signal, PCM downsampling should be set to on.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Audio
Highlight Audio, then press the ENTER button.
4 Set PCM Down Sampling
Highlight PCM Down Sampling, then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options:
On – When a 96K audio disc is played, 96K will be downsampled to 48K and outputted.
Off – When a 96K disc is played, 96K will be outputted.
On Off
Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD player will display movies at the appropriate size for your television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Display
Highlight Display, then press the ENTER button.
4 Set TV Aspect
Highlight TV Aspect then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options:
Widescreen - This method allows you to view the full 16:9 picture on a widescreen television.
Letterbox - This method displays the full width of
the widescreen movie on a standard 4:3 television. As a result, black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
Pan-Scan - The familiar way of watching DVD and
VHS movies, this method selectively crops (by panning and scanning to keep the most important part of the picture visible) wide screen movies to fit a standard 4:3 television screen.
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Black Level Alt Video Out
On
Display Setup
On
Display Setup
No
0~9
Yes
Parental
The Black Level feature adjusts the reference level of black in the video signal to one of two choices:
• Off - Standard NTSC black level. Yields consistent contrast through all sources.
• On - Enhanced black level, for increased contrast during DVD playback.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Display
Highlight Display, then press the ENTER button.
4 Set Black Level
Highlight Black Level, then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options:
On – This will enhance the Black Level for
increased brightness/contrast when
viewing DVDs.
Off – This is the Standard NTSC reference Black Level for consistent brightness/contrast across all sources.
On Off
Alt Video Out
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD, then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Display
Highlight Display, then press the ENTER button.
4 Set Alt Video Out
Highlight Alt Video Out, then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options:
S-Video - Select this if you are using the S-Video OUT jack on the rear panel to connect to a TV.
Component - Select this if you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear panel to connect to a Progressive(480p) or Interlaced (480i) TV.
See your TV owners manual to determine what
type of TV you have.
- Interlace : Interlaced Scan mode will work.
- Progressive : Progressive Scan mode will work, and Video and S-Video will not work.
Press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel
in stop mode if you have a Progressive scan TV only. Otherwise, the picture will be disturbed.
Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight level rating system.
• If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error message will appear.
• Not all discs are rated.
1 Open MENU
Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
2 Select DVD
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight DVD then press the ENTER button.
3 Select Parental
Highlight Parental, then press the ENTER button.
4 Select Use Password
Press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options:
No - No password is necessary to view a DVD or
to change the Rating Level. No additional settings are necessary.
Yes - A password is necessary to view a DVD and
to view the Rating Level. The menu will change as shown.
NOTES:
The first time Use Password is set to No,
you will be prompted to enter a new password.
If the Enter Password screen appears, then
Use Password has already been set to Yes. Please skip to Step 6.
There is no default password.
5 Enter Password
Use the numeric buttons (0-9) on the remote control to enter the 4-digit password.
Write your password down, and keep it in a safe place in case you need to change your settings later.
6 Select Rating Level
Move the selection bar to Rating Level, then press ENTER to select.
7 Change Rating Level
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the following ratings:
Level 8 Adult Level 4
Level 7 Level 3
Level 6 Level 2
Level 5 Level 1 Kids Safe
All ratings above the level you select will also be blocked, e.g., if you select Level 6, then Levels 7 and 8 will also be blocked. Press Enter to confirm your selection.
If you forgot your password, press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit. Press the REW and F.F buttons simultaneously on the front panel for 5 seconds. The Reset Ok message will appear. Press the POWER button.
The “Alt Video Out” option must be set in the on­screen menu if you have connected your DVD-VCR to a TV using the S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
• 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 outputs.
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Special Playback Features
EZ View
During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the
ll
(PLAY/PAUSE) button.
1 PAUSE
Press the
ll
(PLAY/PAUSE) button on the remote
control during playback.
The picture will pause and the audio will mute.
To resume playback, press the
ll
(PLAY/PAUSE)
button.
If the player is left in Pause mode for 5 minutes,
it will stop automatically.
2 Frame Advance (Step)
While in PAUSE mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP button on the remote control to advance one frame at a time.
Audio is muted during Frame Advance mode.
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Press
(PLAY/PAUSE) to resume normal
playback.
NOTE: Frame Advance operates only in the
forward direction.
3 Skip Forward/Back
While a CD or DVD disc is in Play mode, press the
❿❿
SKIP FORWARD/BACK (
l/l➛➛) buttons on the
remote control or front panel to jump forward and backward through disc chapters/tracks.
Skip Forward will jump to the next chapter/track.
Skip Back will jump to the beginning of the current
chapter/track.
Press Skip Back again to jump to the beginning of
the previous chapter/track.
Search Forward/Back
While a disc is in Play mode, press and hold the
❿❿/➛➛
FORWARD/BACK (
) buttons on the remote control or front panel to visually search forward/backward at 2X - 8X - 32X - 128X speed. Press
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(PLAY/PAUSE) button to resume normal speed. NOTE: CD search speed - 2X, 4X, 8X
4 Slow Motion
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During playback, press the
(PLAY/PAUSE)button to pause the image. Press and hold the Search FORWARD (❿❿) to play in slow motion at variable speeds.
Press and hold the FORWARD(❿❿) button on
the remote and front panel to increase the speed from normal playback to 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 speed.
Audio is muted during slow motion playback.
Press the
ll
(PLAY/PAUSE) button to resume
normal playback.
NOTE: Slow function is not available for CD.
Slow motion operates only in the forward direction
Stop/Resume
Press the STOP button once to stop playback. To resume the DVD/CD from the point where the disc stopped, press the
ll
(PLAY/PAUSE)
button.
Press the (STOP) button twice to completely stop playback. The next time you press
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(PLAY/PAUSE), the disc will start over from the beginning.
Disc Menu Navigation
Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features, such as movie trailers, and information on the cast. Use these buttons to make selections in the Disc menus.
1 DISC Menu
Press to access the DVDs Disc menu, if applicable.
2 Press UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT to navigate
through DVDs Disc menu options.
Press UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT to highlight menu choices.
3 ENTER Button
Press to make your selections in the Disc menu.
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3
1
1 Press the EZ VIEW button on the front panel.
The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial setup menu.
To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the initial setup .(See the page 18)
2 If you are using a 16:9 TV
- For 16:9 aspect ratio discs
Wide Screen
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.
Screen Fit
The top and bottom of the screen are cut off. When playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio disc, the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen will disappear. The picture will look vertically stretched. (Depending on the type of disc, the black bars may not disappear completely.)
Zoom Fit The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
- For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
Normal Wide Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The picture will look horizontally stretched.
Screen Fit
The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched.
Zoom Fit
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
Vertical Fit
When a 4:3 DVD is viewed on a 16:9 TV, black bars will appear at the left and right of the screen in order to prevent the picture from looking horizontally stretched.
3 If you are using a 4:3 TV
- For 16:9 aspect ratio discs
4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
4:3 Pan Scan The left and right of the screen are cut off and displays the central portion of the 16:9 screen.
Screen Fit The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched.
Zoom Fit When a 4:3 DVD is viewed on a 16:9 TV, black bars will appear at the left and right of the screen in order to prevent the picture from looking horizontally stretched.
- For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
Normal Screen Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3 aspect ratio.
Screen Fit The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears. The picture would look vertically stretched.
Zoom Fit The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
This function may behave differently depending on the type of disc.
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