Samsung DVD-V6600, DVD-V5600 User Manual
User’s Manual
DVD-V5600
DVD-V6600
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PAL
Safety Instructions
The following illustrations represent precautions.
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.
DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
extreme temperature conditions
DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
direct sunlight.
DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR
to any liquids.
(below 5°C and above 40°C) or to
extreme humidity conditions (less
than 10% and more than 75%).
DO NOT place any objects on the
DVD-VCR or remote control.
During a storm and/or lightning,
unplug the DVD-VCR from the
mains jack and aerial.
If the remote control is not used
for a long period of time, remove
the batteries and store it in a
cool, dry place.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembling is prohibited.
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Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :
Disc Types (Logos)
DVD
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD
Recording Types
Audio
+
Video
Audio
+
Video
Audio
Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics
12 Cm
8 Cm
12 Cm
8 Cm
12 Cm
8 Cm
Single-sided 240 min.
Double-sided 480 min.
Single-sided 80 min.
Double-sided 160 min.
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 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.
• Video with CD sound, VHS quality &
MPEG-1 compression technology.
• CD is recorded as a Digital Signal
with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio
quality over time.
- DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics).
- It may not play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R, -RW, DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc
or condition of the recording.
- The recorded disc may not run as playback depends on the recording speed.
- Do not run the player with two discs loaded at the same time.
Disc Markings
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Play Region Number.
PAL
NTSC
PAL colour system in Europe, Australia,
New Zealand, etc.
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A,
Canada, Korea, Japan, etc.
Dolby Digital disc.
Play Region Number
Both the DVD-VCR 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 be played.
The Region Number for this player is
described on the rear panel of the player.
STEREO
DIGITAL
SOUND
Stereo disc.
Digital Audio disc.
DTS disc.
Disc contains a Divx software product.
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Contents
Getting Started
Getting Started
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600) . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6600) . . . . . . . . . . .5
Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600/DVD-V6600) . .6
Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connections
Connections
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable . . . . 9
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or
Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
S-Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Component Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting an Audio/Video Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Settings
Settings
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting the VCR Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
VCR Functions
VCR Functions
Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
NICAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Playing Back
Playing Back
Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
DVD Functions
DVD Functions
Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
DivX(R) Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Repeat Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Ato B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
DivX/MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Reference
Reference
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
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Overviews
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600)
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Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6600)
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1. DVD DECK.
2. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON.
3. VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT.
4. EJECT BUTTON.
5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON.
6. AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK.
7. AUX AUDIO L/R INPUT JACK.
8. PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON.
9. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY.
10. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON.
11. DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON.
12. EZ VIEW BUTTON.
13. RECORD BUTTON.
14. REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON.
15. STOP BUTTON.
16. PLAY/STILL BUTTON.
17. FAST FORWARD/SKIP NEXT BUTTON.
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Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600/DVD-V6600)
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5 6 7 8 9 10
1. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS.
2. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR.
3. AV2 (DEC./EXT.) IN/OUT SCART
(EURO-21) JACK.
4. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (DVD only).
5. VIDEO OUT JACK.
Display Indicators
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1. The DVD Deck is active.
2. Disc is loaded.
3. The time, counter position, current deck
status is displayed.
4. VHS tape is inserted.
5. The VCR Deck is active.
6. A Timer Recording is programmed or in
progress.
6. OUT TO TV CONNECTOR.
7. AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART.
(EURO-21) JACK.
8. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS (COAXIAL).
9. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS.
10. S-VIDEO OUT JACK.
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Accessories
Make sure that the following basic accessories
are supplied with your DVD-VCR.
Owner’s
Instructions
Batteries for
remote controls
RF-Cable
Tour of the Remote Control
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Audio & Video
Cable
Remote Control
Inserting Batteries in the Remote
Control
You must insert or replace the batteries in the
remote control when you:
• Purchase the DVD-VCR
• Find that the remote control is no longer
working correctly
1 To release the battery compartment cover,
push the tab in the direction of the arrow and
lift up.
2 Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent batteries,
taking care to respect the polarities:
• + on the battery with + on the remote
control.
• – on the battery with – on the remote
control.
Do not mix different battery types (manganese
and alkaline for example).
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3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base
of the remote control and push it down.
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1. DVD,VCR
Used to operate DVD, VCR.
2. STANDBY/ON
Used to turn the power on or off.
3. Number buttons
4. TIMER
Used to activate the timer recording of
a programme.
5. REC ( ● )
Used to make a recording on cassette.
6. SKIP ( / )
Use to skip a title, chapter or track.
7. STOP ( ■ )
Used to stop during playback.
8. AUDIO
Used to access various audio functions.
9. TRK ( "!/ #!)
Used to adjust picture alignment manually to
obtain the best possible picture during playback.
10. MENU
Used to display the on-screen menu.
11. OK "!/ #!,$/
Used to control the cursor in the on-screen
menu and confirm your choice.
12. EZ VIEW
Used to adjust the aspect ratio on a disc.
13. DISC MENU
Used to display a disc menu.
14. SUBTITLE
Used to change the DVD’s subtitle language.
15. ANGLE
Used to access various camera angles on a
DVD.
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control).
Used to adjust the sharpness of the picture.
16. INPUT SEL.
Used to select a external input signal.
17. TV/VCR
Used to select TV or VCR.
18. INFO.
Used to display the current setting or disc
status.
19. OPEN/CLOSE
Used to open and close the disc and video
cassette tray.
20. SHUTTLE
Used to play a sequence at variable speeds.
21. F.ADV/STEP
Used to advance a sequence frame by
frame.
22. SPEED
Used to select the recording speed.
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23. PLAY/PAUSE ( )
Used to play or pause during playback.
24. SEARCH ( / )
Used to search forward or backward through
a disc.
25. PROG
Used to select a TV programme.
26. RETURN
Used to return to a previous menu.
27. ZOOM
Used to enlarges picture .
28. CLEAR
Used to clear a preset TV station.
Used to cancel a preset recording.
Used to cancel a preset mark.
Used to set the tape counter to zero.
Used to resume normal play during repeat
play.
29. MARK
Used to mark a position during playback a
disc.
SEARCH
Used to search for a specific sequence.
30. MODE
Used to select the programme or random
play.
REPEAT
Used to allow the repeat play a title, chapter,
track, disc or A-B.
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TV
onnections
CConnections
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the RF Cable
To receive television programmes a signal must
be received from one of the following sources:
• An outdoor aerial.
• An indoor aerial.
• A cable television network.
• A satellite receiver.
Note
• Make sure that both the television and the
DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
1 Remove the aerial or network input cable
from the television.
2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial jack
marked on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the SCART Cable
You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate
input is available on the television. You thus:
• Obtain better quality sound and pictures.
• Simplify the setting up procedure of your
DVD-VCR.
Note
• Regardless of the type of connection chosen,
you must always connect the RF 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.
1 Connect the Aerial Cable.
2 Connect one end of the SCART cable to the
AV1 (EURO AV) jack on the rear of the DVDVCR.
3 Plug the RF Cable supplied into the jack
on your DVD-VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the RF Cable into the
connector previously used for the aerial on
the television.
Aerial
2
TV
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4
RF cable
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate
connector on the television.
Connecting the Audio Output
Cable
You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Hi-Fi
system. Example: You wish to take advantage of
the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when
watching a disc play.
4 Plug the audio output cable into the audio
connectors on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
5 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
appropriate input connectors on your Hi-Fi
stereo system.
Aerial
1
RF cable
TV
2
3
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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite
Receiver or Other Equipment
You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite
receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART
cable if the appropriate outputs are available on
the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection
possibilities.
1 AV2(EURO AV): By means of 21-pin Scart
Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver
or other equipment into the AV2 (EURO AV)
jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
After making this connection, select the
source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button
for the AV2 input sources.
2 By means of RF Cable
After making this connection, you must preset
the station received through the satellite
tuner.
3 AV1 (EURO AV) : By means of 21-pin Scart
Cable
Connect the end of the SCART cable to the
AV1(EURO AV) jack on the rear of the DVDVCR. Plug the other end into the appropriate
connector on the television.
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the Audio/Video Cable
You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the audio/video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television.
1 Connect one end of the video cable into the
VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD-
VCR.
2 Plug the other end of the video cable into the
appropriate input connector on the television.
3 Connect one end of the audio cables supplied
into the AUDIO output jacks on the rear of the
DVD-VCR.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of
the left and right channels.
4 Plug the other end of the audio cables into
the appropriate input connectors on the television.
3
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
TV
RF cable
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SCART cable
Aerial
Aerial Connector
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT INPUT
using the S-Video Cable (DVD only)
You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video
seperates the picture element into black and
white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer
images than regular video input mode.
1 Connect one end of the S-Video cable into
the S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the
DVD-VCR.
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the Component Video Cable
(DVD only)
Your TV must support progressive scan input to
allow you to watch component video output.
You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seperates the
picture element into black and white (Y), blue
(Pb), red (Pr) signals to present most clear and
clean images.
2 Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into
the appropriate input connector on the television.
3 Connect one end of the audio cables supplied
into the AUDIO LINE output jacks on the rear
of the DVD-VCR.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of
the left and right channels.
4 Plug the other end of the audio cables into
the appropriate input connectors on the television.
Note
• Use the S-Video connection method only for
the DVD.
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1 Connect Component video cables between
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
rear of the DVD-VCR and COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.
2 Connect audio cables between the AUDIO
LINE OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD-VCR
and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of
the left and right channels.
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COMPONENT VIDEO IN
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Progressive Scan (DVD only)
If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan,
press the P.SCAN button on the front panel in
stop mode.
• The message “Press OK to confirm
Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press
RETURN.” will be displayed. If you want
Progressive scan mode, select OK. Make sure
that the disc has stopped completely before
changing the mode.
• To cancel the progressive scan mode, press
the P.SCAN button in stop mode.
AV Receiver Connections
To take full advantage of the movie theater
experience that DVD offers, you may want to
connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Surround
Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and
six Surround Sound speakers. 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.
1 Connect a Digital Audio coaxial cable from the
Digital Audio Out jacks on the panel of the DVDVCR to their corresponding Digital Audio Input
jacks on your A/V Receiver:
Note
• Do not press the P.SCAN button if you are
using a TV that does not support Progressive
mode. Nothing will be displayed on the screen
if pressed. To release the Progressive mode,
press the P.SCAN button in stop mode.
• See your TV User’s Manual to find out if your
TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive
Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s
instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.
• Depending on your TV, the method of connection may differ from the illustration above.
• What is "Progressive Scan"? Progressive scan
has twice as many scanning lines as the interlace output method has. Progressive scanning
method can provide better and clearer picture
quality.
•You must connect the player to the component(s) before using the Progressive Scan feature.
• Make sure that the colour coded connections
match. That is, the Y, Pb and Pr component
output jacks of your DVD -VCR should be connected to the exact corresponding component
input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue
images will be displayed on the TV screen.
• NTSC DVD disc is not supported.
Digital Audio out Jack
To Digital Audio Input of an A/V Receiver
with a Dolby, MPEG2, DTS, Digital Decoder
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Connecting an Audio/Video Input
Cable
You can connect other audio/video equipment to
your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the
appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen.
Examples :
• You wish to copy a video cassette with the
help of a second VCR.
• You wish to play and/or copy pictures taken
with a camcorder.
• Make sure that both the external devices and
the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
1 Connect one end of the video cable into the
VIDEO input jack on the front of the DVD-
VCR.
2 Plug the other end of the video cable into the
appropriate output connector on the other
system (VCR or Camcorder, etc).
3 Connect one end of the audio cable supplied
into the AUDIO input jacks on the front of the
DVD-VCR.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of
the left and right channels.
Plug & Auto Setup
Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up
when it is plugged into the mains for the first
time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The
process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR
will then be ready for use.
1 Connect the RF Cable as indicated on page
9. (Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV
using the RF Cable).
2 Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.
• “AUTO” in the front panel display flickers.
3 The Language Set menu is displayed.
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English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Language Set
4 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
appropriate output connectors on the other
system (VCR, camcorder, etc).
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2
4 Press the " or # button to select the desired
language, then press OK button.
Start the auto setup.
Auto Setup will be
started.
Check antenna and TV
cable connection.
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5 Start the auto scanning.
The number of stations automatically stored
by the DVD-VCR depends on the number of
stations that it has found.
Auto Setup
Please Wait
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10%
6 Check the Date and Time.
SETUP
Time Date Year
DVD
12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2006 SUN
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” to
change the date and time. (See page 18).
Note
• Now, you only have to switch the DVD-VCR
on and it is ready for use.
• Function for “Plug & Auto Set Up” is fixed already.
So if you want to change this fixed one, you can
change. (refer to “Presetting the Stations Manually”
page 17).
Clock Set
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ettings
SSettings
Tuning Your Television for the DVDVCR
You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR
only if you are using the RF cable.
To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a
Scart cable is used, the television must be set to
the audio/video mode (AV).
Setting the Date and Time
Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and
calendar used to:
• 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.
1 Switch on the television.
2 Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing the
/I STANDBY/ON on the front of the DVD-
VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.
3 Select a programme position on the television
to be reserved for use with your DVD-VCR.
4 Insert the video cassette in the DVD-VCR.
Check that the DVD-VCR starts reading the
cassette; if not, press the "II button.
5 Start a scan on your television or set the tele-
vision to UHF channel 36.
6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and
sound are obtained clearly.
7 When the picture and sound are perfectly
clear, store this channel at the desired
programme position on the television.
That programme is now reserved for use with
your DVD-VCR.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
" button.
SETUP
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PROG
Screen Messages : On
FUNC
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2 Press the # or $ button to select Clock,
then press the OK or " button.
The Clock Set menu is displayed.
3 Press the % or " button to select the hour,
minutes, day, month, and year. The selected
option is highlighted. Press the # or $ button
to set them. The day of the week is displayed
automatically. Press the OK button.
SETUP
Time Date Year
DVD
12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2006 SUN
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Clock Set
•You can hold down the # or $!button to
scroll more quickly through the values.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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Setting the Menu Language
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
" button.
SETUP
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Setup
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2 Press the OK or " button again.
The Language Set menu is displayed.
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English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Language Set
Presetting the Stations
Automatically
You do not need to preset the stations if you
have already set them automatically (refer to
“Plug & Auto Set Up” on page 13).
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 (refer to page 13).
• Automatically.
• Manually (refer to page 17).
You can store up to 80 stations.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the
OK or " button.
SETUP
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Screen Messages : On
FUNC
Setup
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3 Press the # or $ button to select desired
language, then press the OK or " button.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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2 Press the # or $ button to select Install,
then press the OK or " button.
The Install menu is displayed.
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
DVD
TV System : G
VCR
VCR Output CH : CH 36
PROG
FUNC
Install
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3 Press the OK button. A message is displayed,
indicating that any channels already preset on
your DVD-VCR will be deleted.
Auto Setup
Your data will be lost
Press OK to continue
MENU to exit
4 Press the OK button to start the auto scan-
ning. The message Please Wait is displayed.
Auto Setup
Please Wait
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• The first frequency band is scanned and
stored, then the DVD-VCR searches for the
second station and so on.
When the automatic scanning procedure
has finished, the DVD-VCR switches
automatically to programme 1.
• If you wish to cancel the auto scanning
before the end, press the MENU button.
Note
• The number of stations automatically stored by the
DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations that
it has found.
• 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 (refer to
page 18).
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Presetting the Stations Manually
You do not need to preset the stations manually
if you have already set them automatically.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
" button.
SETUP
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Clock
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User Set
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PROG
Screen Messages : On
FUNC
Setup
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"
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2 Press the # or $ button to select Install,
then press the OK or " button.
The Install menu is displayed.
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
DVD
TV System : G
VCR
VCR Output CH : CH 36
PROG
FUNC
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3 Press the # or $ button to select Manual
Setup, then press the OK or " button.
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
4 Press the # or $ button to select the
required programme number.
❉ ❉ TV STATION TABLE ❉ ❉
PR CH NAME DEC
1 021
2 004
3
4
5
##$$!!""
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
- - - -
- - - -
OFF
OFF
SWAPPING : OK
5 Press the " button to preset the station.
The MANUAL TUNING menu will be displayed.
Press the % or " button to start scanning the
channels. The frequency band is scanned and
the first station found is displayed.
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❉ ❉ MANUAL TUNING. ❉ ❉
PR : 1
CH : 021
MFT : -
DECODER : OFF
NAME : - - - -
##$$!!!%%!""
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
6 If necessary, press the # or $ button to
select MFT, then press the % or " button to
adjust the picture.
10 Repeat this procedure from step 4 onwards,
until all the required stations have been
stored.
11 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Clearing a Preset Station
If you have stored a TV station:
• That you do not require
• At the wrong programme position, you can
cancel it.
7 Press the # or $ button to select
DECODER.
Then press the % or " button to select
decoder ON or OFF .
❉ ❉ MANUAL TUNING. ❉ ❉
PR : 1
CH : 021
MFT : -
DECODER : OFF
NAME : - - - -
##$$!!!%%!""
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
8 Press the # or $ button to select NAME.
The station name is set automatically from the
broadcast signal.
• To change the programme’s name, press
the " button. The first letter of the name
flashes.
To... Then...
Select a character
in the name.
Move to the next
previous or
character
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If you... Then...
Wish to store the
station displayed
Do not wish to
store the station
displayed
Press the # or $!button until the
required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character)
Press the % or " button
respectively.
•
Press OK to store the
station.
•
Press the # or $!button until
the CH is selected.
•
Press the % or " button to
go on scanning the
frequency band and display
the next station.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
" button.
SETUP
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Setup
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2 Press the # or $ button to select Install,
then press the OK or " button.
The Install menu is displayed.
3 Press the # or $!button to select Manual
Setup, then press the OK or " button.
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
❉ ❉ TV STATION TABLE ❉ ❉
PR CH NAME DEC
- - - - OFF
1 021
2
.
3
4
5
##$$!!!!""
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
SWAPPING : OK
4 Press the # or $ button to select required
preset TV station.
Press the CLEAR button to delete.
5 Repeat the same procedure from step 4
onwards until all the required stations have
been cleared.
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Changing the Preset Station Table
You can rearrange the station table and give
different programme numbers to the stations
listed according to your own preferences.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
" button.
SETUP
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Clock
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PROG
Screen Messages : On
FUNC
Setup
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6 Press the # or $ button to select required
position, then press the OK button to swap
the position.
For example to move a TV station in
programme 1 to programme 3.
❉ ❉ TV STATION TABLE ❉ ❉
PR CH NAME DEC
1
2
- - - - OFF
3 021
4
5
##$$!!!""
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
SWAPPING : OK
2 Press the # or $ button to select Install,
then press the OK or " button. The Install
menu is displayed.
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
DVD
TV System : G
VCR
VCR Output CH : CH 36
PROG
FUNC
Install
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3 Press the # or $!button to Select Manual
Setup, then press the OK or " button.
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
4 Press the # or $ button to select required
preset TV station. The selected station is displayed at the same time on the television
screen.
5 Press the OK button to change the
programme number assigned to a station.
❉ ❉ TV STATION TABLE ❉ ❉
PR CH NAME DEC
1 021 - - - - OFF
2
3
4
5
##$$!!!""
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
SWAPPING : OK
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode
(B/G-D/K)
You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K)
according to the TV set connected to your VCR.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK
or " button.
SETUP
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PROG
Screen Messages : On
FUNC
Setup
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2 Press the # or $ button to select Install,
then press the OK or " button. The Install
menu is displayed.
3 Press the # or $!button to select TV
System, then press the OK or " button to
select G or K.
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
DVD
TV System : K
VCR
VCR Output CH : CH 36
PROG
FUNC
Install
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• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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Setting the VCR Output Channel
Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be
changed if the pictures suffer from interference
or if your TV cannot find the pictures.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK
or " button.
SETUP
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Clock
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Screen Messages : On
FUNC
Setup
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2 Press the # or $ button to select Install,
then press the OK or " button. The Install
menu is displayed.
3 Press the # or $!button to select VCR
Output CH.
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
DVD
TV System : K
VCR
VCR Output CH : CH 36
PROG
FUNC
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4 Press the OK or % or " button to select the
required output channel (CH21~CH69).
➝ CH21 ➝ ..CH36 ➝ ..CH69
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see
page 15).
• You can select the required output channel
directly by using the number button.
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VVCR
unctions
unctions
Selecting the Colour Mode
Before recording or playing back a cassette,
you can select the required system standard.
Otherwise, the system automatically selects the
reception standard when you select AUTO.
• When playing back a cassette, the standard is
automatically selected by the DVD-VCR.
• When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape
on this DVD-VCR make a setting on the colour
system according to your TV. If your TV is a
PAL system only TV, set NTPB. If your TV is
multi system TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set
NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK
or " button.
SETUP
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Clock
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Auto Power Off : Off
PROG
Screen Messages : On
FUNC
Setup
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2 Press the # or $ button to select User Set,
then press the OK or " button.
The User Set menu is displayed.
SETUP
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On
DVD
IPC : On
VCR
PROG
FUNC
User Set
"
"
"
3 Press the OK or "!button to select required
colour system. Auto ➝ PA L ➝ MESECAM ➝
B/W
• Auto: When playing back a cassette,
the system standard is automatically
selected by the DVD-VCR.
• B/W: Black and White.
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NICAM
NICAM programmes are devided into 3 types.
NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual
(transmission in another language).
NICAM programmes are always accompanied
by a standard mono sound broadcast and you
can select the desired soound. Please refer to
page 39.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK
or " button.
SETUP
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Clock
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User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
PROG
Screen Messages : On
FUNC
Setup
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2 Press the # or $ button to select User Set,
then press the OK or " button.
The User Set menu is displayed.
SETUP
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On
DVD
IPC : On
VCR
PROG
FUNC
User Set
"
"
"
3 Press the # or $ button to select NICAM,
then press the OK or "!button to select On
or Off.
• On (for NICAM mode):
Normally set at this position.
• Off (for MONO mode):
Only set at this position to record the
standard mono sound during a NICAM
broadcast if the stereo sound is distorted
due to inferior reception conditions.
Intelligent Picture Control
This feature allows you to adjust the sharpness
of the image automatically, according to your
own preferences.
1 During playback, press the MENU button,
then press the OK or " button.
2 Press the # or $ button to select User Set,
then press the OK or " button.
The User Set menu is displayed.
3 Press the # or $ button to select IPC
(Intelligent Picture Control), then press the OK
or " button.
SETUP
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On
DVD
IPC : On
VCR
PROG
FUNC
User Set
"
"
"
• You can select the modes simply by press-
ing the IPC button.
4 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the
$ button to turn the IPC mode OFF.
The sharpness of the picture is adjusted
manually.
Press the % or " buttons until the picture is
displayed according to your preferences.
❉ ❉ PICTURE ❉ ❉
IPC : OFF
SOFTEN SHARPEN
%%!""
❉
ON/OFF :
$$
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Auto Power Off
This feature automatically turns off your DVDVCR if no signal is received and you do not
press any button for the selected time.
1 Press the MENU button, press the OK or "
button.
SETUP
Language : English
Clock
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Auto Power Off : Off
PROG
Screen Messages : On
FUNC
Setup
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2 Press the # or $ button to select Auto
Power Off.
Setup
Language : English
SETUP
Clock
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PROG
Screen Messages : On
FUNC
"
"
"
"
"
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3 Press the OK or " button to select the
preset interval.
➝ Off ➝ 1 Hour ➝ 2 Hour ➝ 3 Hour
Screen Messages
Your DVD-VCR displays most information both
the DVD-VCR and the television.
You can choose to display or hide this information
on the television screen (If you configure the
Screen Message to Off, the Fast Forward and
Rewind messages will not be displayed on the
screen. However, the Search Message will not be
displayed on the screen regardless of the Screen
Message configuration).
1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
" button.
Setup
SETUP
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Clock
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FUNC
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2 Press the # or $ button to select Screen
Messages.
Setup
Language : English
SETUP
Clock
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Screen Messages : On
FUNC
"
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• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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3 Press the OK or " button to select On or Off.
• On : Select to display on-screen information.
• Off : Select to hide on-screen information.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Selecting the Cassette Type
If you wish to use the tape counter to display the
time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate
the type of cassette inserted.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the or
button to select VCR.
2 Press the OK or button.
The Tape Select is highlighted.
VCR Setup
Tape Select : E180
SETUP
Repeat Play : Off
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
3 Press the OK or button to select the
correct cassette length.
➝ E180 ➝ E240 ➝ E260 ➝ E300
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Selecting the Recording Speed
You can record a cassette at two different
speeds:
• SP (Standard Play)
• LP (Long Play)
In Long Play modes:
• Each cassette lasts twice as long
• The recording is of a slightly lower quality
1 Press the SPEED button to select SP or LP.
• The selected record speed will appear on
the front panel display.
Type Recording Time (in SP)
E180 180 mins. or 3 hours
E240 240 mins. or 4 hours
E260 260 mins. or 4 hours and 20 mins.
E300 300 mins. or 5 hours
Repeat Play
You can set repeat play to repeat the tape
continously from beginning to end.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the or
button to select VCR.
2 Press the OK or button, then press the
or button to select Repeat Play.
Press the OK or button to select On or Off.
VCR Setup
Tape Select : E180
SETUP
Repeat Play : Off
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
• On: Repeat play.
• Off: Do not wish to repeat play.
Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent
accidental erasure. When this tab has been
removed, you cannot record on the tape.
1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the
tab using a small screwdriver.
2 To re-record over a protected cassette (safety
tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive
tape.
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Recording a Programme
Immediately
Before recording a programme, you must have
preset the corresponding station (unless you are
recording via an external video source). If you
have not done so, refer to pages 16~17.
1 Switch on the television.
2 Insert the video tape in to the VCR deck, with
the window visible and the safety tab intact or
the opening covered with adhesive tape. The
DVD-VCR is switched on automatically.
Recording a Programme with
Automatic Stop
This function enables you to record up to nine
hours (LP) of programmes.Your DVD-VCR stops
automatically after the requested length of time.
1 Switch on the television.
2 Insert the cassette on which the programme
is to be recorded, with the window visible and
the safety tab intact or the opening covered
with adhesive tape. The DVD-VCR is
switched on automatically.
3 Select the station by pressing the PROG
( or ) button or select the source (AV1,
AV2 or AUX) by pressing the INPUT SEL.
button for a satellite tuner or external video
source. The station number is displayed and
the programme can be seen on the television.
4 Select the recording speed by pressing the
SPEED button as many times as required
(Refer to page 23).
5 Hold down the REC (●) button for a while to
start recording.
The record indicator appears on the television
and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded
on the tape (Refer to page 29).
6 To stop recording, press the ■ button once.
• If your DVD-VCR ejects the cassette when
you start recording, check to make sure
that the cassette’s safety tab is intact or
that the opening (Created by a broken
safety tab) is overed with adhesive tape.
• If you reach the end of the tape while
recording, the cassette rewinds
automatically.
3 Select the station to be recorded by pressing
the PROG( or ) button or select the
source (AV1, AV2 or AUX) by pressing the
INPUT SEL. button for a satellite tuner or
external video source. The station number is
displayed and the programme can be seen on
the television.
4 Select the recording speed by pressing the
SPEED button as many times as required
(Refer to page 23).
5 Hold down the REC (●) button for a while to
start recording. The record indicator appears
on the television screen and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape (Refer
to page 29).
6 Press the REC (●) button several times to
increase the recording time in:
• 30-minute intervals up to four hours.
• 1-hour intervals up to nine hours.
The length is displayed on the television displays. The selected programme is recorded
for the length of time requested. At the end of
that time, the DVD-VCR stops recording automatically and power off.
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC
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7 If you wish to cancel the recording before the
end, press the STANDBY/ON button.
• If the end of the tape is reached while
recording, the recording stops and power off.
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Recording from Another VCR or
Camcorder
You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from
another video source, such as another VCR or a
Camcorder etc.
• It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy
prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in
any form without the permission of the owners
of the corresponding copyright.
Using the Assemble Edit Function
This function allows you to start a new recording
at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change.
1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your
DVD-VCR.
2 Press the ll button to start playback.
1 Connect the output jack of your external
devices to the SCART input connector or AUX
on the front or rear of the DVD-VCR.
2 Insert a blank cassette in your DVD-VCR.
3 Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other
video source (VCR or Camcorder etc).
4 Press the INPUT SEL. button to select the
appropriate input on your DVD-VCR:
• AV1, AV2 for the SCART input.
• AUX for the RCA input.
5 Start playing back the cassette to be copied.
6 Hold down the REC (●) button for a while to
start recording on your DVD-VCR.
7 When you have finished recording, press the
■ button on both VCR and DVD-VCR.
• If you wish to view the cassette being
copied, your DVD-VCR must be connected
as usual to the television (Refer to page 9
for further details).
3 When you reach the position from which you
wish to start the new recording,
press the ll button.
4 Press the F.ADV/STEP button as often as
necessary to advance frame by frame, until
the exact recording position is located.
5 While the DVD-VCR is in still mode, hold
down the REC (●) button for a while to activate the assemble edit function. The mode is
changed to pause.
6 Select the source from which you wish to
record by pressing:
• The PROG or button for television
channels.
• The INPUT SEL. button for the AV1,AV2
or AUX.
7 Press the ll button to start recording.
If you want to finish the recording, press the
■ button.
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Using The Timer Programming
Feature
The Timer Programming feature allows you to
preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up
to one month before that programme is to be
broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
• Before presetting a recording, check that the
Date and Time are correct.
• You must check that the cassette tape is
loaded.
1Press the MENU button, then press the $ or
% button to select PROG.
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
If you want to set the
timer program, press
the OK key.
Timer Method
2 Press the OK or " button. The timer pro-
gramming menu is displayed.
3 Press the OK or " button to select PR, then
press the $or% button to select the required
station.
• Press the INPUT SEL. button to select an
input source (AV1, AV2 or AUX) other then
the tuner.
• DLY : Daily
• W-SU :Weekly Sunday
• W-MO Weekly Monday
• W-SA Weekly Saturday
• SU 01 : Sunday 01
5 Press the " button to select Start (Start time
of recording).
PR Day Start Stop Speed V/P
01 SU 01 13 : 25
6 Press the " button to select Stop (Recording
stop time).
• Press the # or " button to select the hour
or minute.
• Press the $ or % button to set the stop
time.
7 Press the " button to select Speed
(Recording speed).
PR Day Start Stop Speed V/P
01 SU 01 13 : 25 19 : 57 SP
4 Press the " button to select Day, then press
the $ or % button to select the required day.
PR Day Start Stop Speed V/P
01 SU 01
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• Press the $or % button to select the
required recording speed.
• Auto ➝ SP (Standard Play) ➝ LP (Long
Play)
• Auto Tape Speed Select
The DVD-VCR’s “Auto Tape Speed Select”
function compares the duration of the timer
recording to the actual recording time remaining on the tape loaded. If there is insufficient
tape to complete a timer recording in Auto
mode, the DVD-VCR automatically switches
to LP mode to record the whole programme.
8 Press the " button to select V/P (VPS/PDC).
• Press the $ or % button to select On or
Off.
9 When you have finished, press the OK button
to set the Timer Programming.
10 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
11 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate
the timer.
Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR
compares the timer duration with the
remaining time on the cassette.
Checking a Preset Recording
You can check your preset recordings:
• When you have finished presetting the DVDVCR
• If you have forgotten which programmes will
be recorded.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the or
button to select PROG.
The Timer Method menu is displayed.
Timer Method
SETUP
DVD
If you want to set the
VCR
timer program, press
the OK key.
PROG
FUNC
3 To change any values, select the required
programme by pressing the or button,
then change any values as required. For
more details refer to page 26. (Step 2 to 9).
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Cancelling a Preset Recording
You can cancel any programmes that are:
• Incorrect
• No longer required
1 Press the MENU button, then press the or
button to select PROG . The Timer
Method menu is displayed.
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNK
If you want to set the
timer program, press
the OK key.
Timer Method
2 Press the OK or button. The list of preset
recodings is displayed with the corresponding
information.
• It can be displayed simply by pressing the
TIMER button on the remote control.
3 Press the or button to select the
programme to be cancelled,then press the
CLEAR button .
2 Press the OK or button. The list of preset
recodings is displayed with the corresponding
information.
PR Day Start Stop Speed V/P
01 SU 01 13 : 25 19 : 57 SP Off
-- -- -- --
• It can be displayed simply by pressing the
TIMER button on the remote control.
:
-- --:-- -- --
PR Day Start Stop Speed V/P
-- -- -- --:-- --:-- -- --
• All the recording information is deleted and
broadcast will not be recorded.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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laying Back
PPlaying Back
Playing a Cassette
This function allows you to play any prerecorded cassette.
1 Switch on both the television and your
DVD-VCR.
2 If the safety tab on the cassette is removed,
the cassette is played automatically.
• When a cassette is loaded, the tape position
is optimized automatically to reduce
disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
• When playing a cassette, if the end of the
tape is reached, the cassette is rewound
automatically. NTSC tapes can be played
back but cannot be recorded with this DVDVCR.
Selecting the Audio Output Mode
You can select the mode in which the sound is
reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs.
The following options are available.
Press the AUDIO button on the remote control
until the required option is displayed.
➝ L ➝ R ➝ MIX ➝ MONO ➝ LR
Option Description
L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.
R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi
channel.
MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and
normal channels.
MONO Used to listen to the sound on the normal mono
channel.
LR Used to listen to Hi-Fi stereo sound on the left
and right channels
• When playing back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi, the
sound switches to Hi-Fi after five seconds of Mono.
3 Press the ■ (stop) button to stop the
playback.
Press the (eject) button to eject the
playback.
Adjusting Picture Alignment
Manually
This feature allows you to adjust the alignment
manually to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment manually by pressing the
TRK ( or ) button until the picture is clear
and stable.
• The tracking bar appears.
• The image is adjusted.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
You can play a cassette in slow motion.
• No sound is heard when playing back a
cassette in slow motion.
1 Press the :
• ll button to start playing the cassette.
• ll button again to make still mode.
• button to start slow mode.
• ¦¦ or button as many times as
required to decrease or increase the
speed respectively.
• ll button twice to return to the normal
speed.
• The slow motion feature does not support
running video backwards.
2 When playing back in slow motion, picture
interference may occur.
Press the TRK ( or ) button to minimize
this effect.
• When you have been using the Slow Motion
function for more than about two minutes,
the DVD-VCR will automatically play to
protect the:
- Cassette.
- Video heads.
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Playing a Sequence Frame by
Frame
You can
• Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)
• Advance one frame at a time
No sound is heard when playing back frame by
frame.
1 Press the :
• ll button to start playing the cassette.
• ll button again to make still mode.
• F.ADV button to advance frame by frame.
• ll button to return to normal playback.
• Vertical stability: When playing back frame
by frame, interference may be seen on the
screen. Press the TRK ( or ) button to
minimize this effect.
Searching for a Specific Sequence
Each time you record a cassette on this DVDVCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the
tape when recording starts. The Search function
allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific
index and start playback from that point.
Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows:
Prev
etc.
Seq.
21 1 2
• This DVD-VCR uses a standard indexing
system (VISS). As a result, it will recognize
any indexes marked by other VCRs using the
same system and vice versa.
➔
Seq. being
played
Next
Seq.
etc.
Playing a Sequence at Variable
Speeds
You can vary the playback speed using the
Shuttle function (up to nine times the normal
speed). Example: You wish to analyse a sports
person’s technique, movement by movement.
• No sound is heard when playing a sequence
at variable speeds.
1 Press the :
• ll button to start playing the cassette.
• SHUTTLE (<<) button to play the cassette
backwards.
• SHUTTLE (>>) button to play the cassette
forwards.
2 Each time you press the SHUTTLE button,
the speed is changed as shown in the
following illustration.
REVERSE
REVERSE
PLAY
X9
PLAY
X5
REVERSE
PLAY
X3
STILL
SLOW
SLOW
MOTION
MOTION
X1/10
PLAYX3PLAYX5PLAY
PLAY
X1/5
Go To [0:00:00] Stop
Use this feature when you want to search for
the 0:00:00 counter position on a cassette.
Press the CLEAR button at the point on the
tape where you want to set the counter to
0:00:00. The VCR will rewind or fast forward,
searching for the 0:00:00 counter position, and
then automatically stop at that position.
1 Press the MENU button, then press the or
button to select FUNC. The Function
menu is displayed. Press the OK or button.
2 Press the or button to select VCR
Function, then press the OK or button.
The VCR Function menu is displayed with
the Go To [0:00:00] selected.
VCR Function
X9
SETUP
Go To [0:00:00]
End Search
DVD
Intro Scan
VCR
PROG
FUNC
• It can be displayed simply by pressing the
SEARCH button.
3 Press the OK or button again.
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End Search
Use this feature when you want to search for a
blank position to record a program on a cassette.
The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank
position, and then automatically stop at that
position. If the VCR reaches the end of the tape
during end search, the tape will be ejected.
4 When an Index mark is found the DVD-VCR
will playback the tape for 5 seconds, after
which it will continue searching for the next
Index mark
INTRO SCAN : ¦¦
1 Press the SEARCH button. The VCR
Function menu is displayed. Press the or
button to select End Search.
VCR Function
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Go To [0:00:00]
End Search
Intro Scan
2 Press the OK or button.
Intro Scan
1 Press the SEARCH button.
The VCR Function menu is displayed.
Press the or button to select Intro Scan.
VCR Function
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Go To [0:00:00]
End Search
Intro Scan
2 Press the OK or button.
3 Press the ¦¦ or button depending on
the direction where your desired programme is
located.
INTRO SCAN : ¦¦
5 If you want to watch the tape from a
particular Index, press the
Index Skip Search
This feature will enable you to fast
forward/rewind to a specific point on a tape: e.g.
If you have recorded 3 different programmes on
a tape and you have rewound the tape to the
beginning, by using this feature you can go
directly to the start of programme 2 simply by
pressing the SEARCH button.
ll button twice.
1 Press the SEARCH button.
The VCR Function menu is displayed.
Press the orbutton to select Intro Scan.
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Go To [0:00:00]
End Search
Intro Scan
VCR Function
2 Press the OK or button.
3 Press the ¦¦ or button twice more.
4 These Index searches can be made forwards
(press the button) or backwards (press
the ¦¦ button).
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This will take you directly to the start of the
desired programme is located.
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0
INDEX SEARCH : ¦¦ -06
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To cancel an Index search simply press the
ll or ■ button.
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