Samsung DVD-V940K User Manual

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Contents
ENG-2
Foreword
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DVD-VCR Overviews
Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Display In dicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Your DVD-VCR
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . 6
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the AV Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite
Receiver or Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Plug & Auto Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . . . . 8
Deck Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Basic TV Tuner Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Up Your DVD-VCR
Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . 11
Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . .12
Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (G-K) . . . 14
Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel . . . . . . 14
Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
NICAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recording Television Broadcasts
Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . 17
S-VHS Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . . 18
Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop 18
Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . 19
Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing Back
Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . 20
Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . 21
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . . . . 21
Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . 23
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . 24
KARAOKE Functions (VCR)
Using the KARAOKE Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SCORE Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
KARAOKE SEARCH Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DVD Functions
Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . 25
Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
A/V Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Component Connections (for DVD) . . . . . . . .31
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . 32
Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Using the Mark Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Special Playback
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
KARAOKE Functions (DVD)
Beginning Karaoke Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Key Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Reserving a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Cancellation of reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Vocal Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Guide Melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Score Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Types of Karaoke disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Solving Problems
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Safety Instructions

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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.
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5°C
40°C
10% 75%
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to any liquids.
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 socket 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 by authorized by Macrovision Corporized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
ENG-4

Disc Type and Characteristics

Disc Markings
Play Region Number
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DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
NTSC
Play Region Number
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada,
Korea, Japan, etc.
PAL
PALcolour system in Australia, Newzealand, etc.
Dolby Digital disc
Stereo disc
Digital Audio disc
DTS disc
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.
Disc Types (Logos)
Recording Types
Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics
12 Cm
8 Cm
Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min.
Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min.
Audio
+
Video
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD
DVD
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.
12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
Audio
+
Video
Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology.
12 Cm
8 Cm
Audio
An LP is recorded as an analog signal with more distortion. 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 be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :
Disc contains a Divx software product
Progressive Scan Outputs (525p/625p)
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture, in case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture prob­lems, it is recommended that the user switch the con­nection to the STANDARD DEFINITIONoutput. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer servise center.
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Front View of the DVD-VCR

You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.

Accessories

O P E N / C L O
S E
S T A N D
B Y / O N
REMOTE CONTROL
& BATTERIES
AUDIO & VIDEO
CABLE
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
1 DVD DECK 2 OPEN / CLOSE BUTTON 3 VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT 4 EJECT BUTTON 5 STANDBY/ON BUTTON 6 REW / SKIP BACK BUTTON
7 STOP BUTTON 8 PLAY / STILL BUTTON 9 F.F / SKIP NEXTBUTTON 10 RECORD BUTTON 11 COPY BUTTON 12 DVD / VCR SELECT BUTTON
13 PROGRESSIVE BUTTON 14 PROGRAME SELECTION BUTTON 15 ECHO BUTTON 16 MIC JACK

Rear View of the DVD-VCR

1 RF ANTENNA INPUT 2 RF OUT TO TV 3 LINE IN 1 4 LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE)
5 AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV
(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
6 DIGITALAUDIO OUT SOCKET
(COAXIAL)
7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 8 DIGITALAUDIO OUT SOCKET
(OPTICAL)
9 S-VIDEO OUT JACK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable

Display Indicators

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
Make sure that both the television and the DVD­VCR 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 socket
marked on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket
on your DVD-VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the
connector previously used for the aerial on the television.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your
television, you can also connect your DVD-VCR to the television via the AV cable (see next page) if your television is equipped with this type of connection.
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1 The DVD Deck is active 2 A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded 3 The time, counter position, time remaining or
current deck status is displayed
4 VHS tape is inserted 5 The VCR Deck is active 6 ATimer Recording is programmed or in progress.
1 2 3 4 5
TV

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 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release
the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
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
3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of
the remote control and pushing it back into place.
Do not mix different battery types (manganese and alkaline for example).
2
4
3
1
TV
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the AV Cable

Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment

You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the AV 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
Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off.
Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 6. 2 Connect one end of the AV cable to the Video
output and Audio L, R output socket on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector
on the television.
4 To view DVD-VCR, you must select AV mode on
your TV.
You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
The AV input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are used for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
Aerial
RF coaxial cable
TV
REAR OF THE
DVD-VCR
Camcorder
VCR
Sound system
3
2
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Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR

You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a AV cable
To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a AV cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).
1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing 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
II
button.
5 Start a scan on your television or set the television
to UHF channel 36.
6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound
are obtained clearly.
7 If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there
is interference from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting of the DVD-VCR output channel (see Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel on page 14 and Problems and Solutions on page 45).
8 When the picture and sound are perfectly clear,
store this channel at the desired programme position on the television. Result: That programme is now reserved for use
with your DVD-VCR.

Plug & Auto Set up

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 coaxial cable as indicated on page 6.
(Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2 Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.
Result:
The Auto Setup is started automatically.
3 Select the required language by pressing the
or
buttons.
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
Result: A message appears.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6 The current time and date are displayed
automatically. Check the date and time. if it is :
Correct, Press RETURN button twice to exit the menu.
incorrect, see page 10.
Auto preset can be performed by pressing ■on the front panel continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted in VCR mode.
ENG-9

Deck Control Keys

The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck.
1 STANDBY/ON Button
Press the STANDBY/ON 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 when you want to control the DVD deck.
The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show that the DVD deck is selected.
3 VCR Button
Press the VCR button on remote control when you want to control the VCR deck.
The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show that 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 (PR##), Line 1 (rear AV input).
Before using the VCR operation of 10~24 pages, press the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR mode.
Before using the DVD operation of 25~43 pages, press the DVD button on the remote control to select and watch DVD.

Basic TV Tuner Operations

The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner.
1 PROG Button
Press to change to the next or previous channel.
2 0-9 Buttons
Press to select channels directly.
3 INFO.
Press to display the channel you are watching.
Also works in DVD and VCR mode.
ENG-10

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 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the Clock option.
3 Press the OK or
to select this option.
Result: The Clock Set menu is displayed.
4 Press
or ❿to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year. Result: The option selected highlight.
5 Press the
or ❷buttons to increase or decrease the value. Result: The day of the week is displayed
automatically.
You can hold the
,❷
buttons down to scroll
more quickly through the values.
6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
Time Date Year
Clock Set
12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2004 THU

Copying from DVD to VCR

The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button.
If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs.
1 Insert Disc
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer.
2 Insert VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
3 Copy the DVD to VHS Tape
Press the COPY button on the DVD-VCR front panel.
The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into Record mode.
If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to press the PLAY button manually to begin copying.
4 Stop the Copy Process
When the DVD is finished playing, press the VCR button on the remote control and then press the STOP button to end the copy.
You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie ends or the DVD may replay and record over and over again.
2
1
3
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Presetting the Stations Automatically

You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 8).
Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done:
Plug & Auto Set up (see page 8)
Automatically
Manually (see page 12)
You can store up to 80 stations.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the Install option.
3 Press the OK or
to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
Auto Setup
Manual Setup TV System : G VCR Output CH : CH 36
Install
Result:◆The Please Wait indication highlight on
the television screen.
The first frequency band is scanned and the first station found is stored.
The DVD-VCR then searches for the second station and so on.
When the automatic scanning procedure has finished, the DVD-VCR switches automatically to programme 1.
The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the
end, press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some stations may have been stored more than once; select the stations with the best reception and delete the ones no longer required. (See page 13)
Auto Setup
Your data will be lost
Press OK to continue Menu to exit
Auto Setup
Please Wait 15%
4 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the Auto Setup is selected. And then press the OK or ❿to select this option. Result: A message appears, indicating that any
channels already preset on your DVD-VCR will be deleted.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
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9 Press the ,
buttons until the NAME is selected. The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal.
10 To change the programmes name, press the
button.
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
MANUAL TUNING
PR : 1 CH : - - MFT : ­NAME : - - - -
MEMORY : OK
RETURN

Presetting the Stations Manually

You do not need to preset the stations manually if
you have already set them automatically.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select the
Install option.
3 Press the OK or
to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
11 To... Then...
Select a character Press the
,❷
button until the
in the name required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character).
Move to the next or Press the
or ❿buttons
previous character respectively.
12 If you... Then...
Wish to store the
Press the
,❷
buttons
station displayed until the MFT is selected.
Press the
➛,❿
buttons to
adjust the picture, if necessary.
Press OK to store the station
Do not wish to
Press the
,❷
buttons store the station until the CH is selected. displayed
Press the
➛,❿
buttons to
go on scanning the
frequency band and display the next station
Go back to the beginning of
Step 14
13 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until
all the required stations have been stored.
14 On completion, press the RETURN button three
times to exit the menu.
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G VCR Output CH : CH 36
4 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the
Manual Setup option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
to select a Manual Setup option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6 Press the ,
buttons to select a programme
number as required.
7 Press the
button to preset the station.
Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
TV STATION TABLE
PR CH NAME 1 2 3 4 5
SWAPPING : OK DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
8 Press the
or ❿buttons to start scanning the channels. Result: The frequency band is scanned and the
first station found is displayed.
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Clearing a Preset Station

Changing the Preset Station Table

If you have stored a TV station:
That you do not require
At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the Install option.
3 Press the OK or
to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the Install option.
3 Press the OK or
buttons to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
PR CH NAME 1 21 2 3 4 5
- - - -
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G VCR Output CH : CH 36
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G VCR Output CH : CH 36
4 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the
Manual Setup option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
to select a Manual Setup option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
6 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the
required preset TV station (PR) is selected.
7 Press the CLEAR button. 8 Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards
until all the required stations have been cleared.
9 On completion, press the RETURN button four
times to exit the menu.
PR CH NAME 1 21 2 3 4 5
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
4 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the
Manual Setup option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
PR CH NAME 1 2 3 21 4 5
- - - -
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
6 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the required preset TV programme is selected. Result: The selected station is displayed at the
same time on the television screen.
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You can choose the sound mode (G or K) according to the TV set connected to your VCR.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the Install option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
4 Press the OK
or ❷buttons, until the TV
System option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
button to select G or K.
6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the Install option.
3 Press the OK or
to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
4 Press the ,
buttons, until the VCR Output CH
option is selected.
5 Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69)
by pressing the OK or ❿buttons. and ➛buttons.
CH21 .. CH36 .. CH69
6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 8).

Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel

Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (G-K)

Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G VCR Output CH : CH 36
G K
Auto Setup
Manual Setup TV System : G VCR Output CH : CH 36
Install
CH:21
:
CH:36
:
CH:69
7 To change the programme number assigned to a
station press the OK button on the remote control. (For example, To move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3)
8 Press the ,
buttons to select required position.
And then press OK again to swap the position.
9 On completion, press the RETURN button four
times to exit the menu.
Changing the Preset Station Table
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Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard.
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 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the User Set option.
3 Press the OK or
to select this option.
Result: The User Set menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding ,
❷
buttons, until the
Colour System option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
button to select
Auto ➝PAL➝MESECAM ➝ B/W.
B/W Black and White
6 On completion, press RETURN three time to exit
the menu.
NICAM programmes are divided 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 sound. Please refer to page 20.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the User Set option.
3 Press the OK or
to select this option.
Result: The User Set menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the

NICAM option is selected.

5 To... Press OK or
, until...
Mono mode Off is displayed.
Off: 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.
NICAM mode On is displayed.
On: Normally set at this position.
6 On completion, press RETURN three times to exit
the menu.

Selecting the Colour Mode NICAM

Auto PAL MESECAM B/W
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On IPC : On
User Set
On Off
User Set
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On IPC : On
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The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences.
1 During playback, press the MENU button on the
remote control.
2 Press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
3 Press the corresponding ,
buttons to select
the User Set option.
4 Press the OK or
buttons to select this option.
Result: The User Set menu is displayed.
5 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the
IPC option is selected.
6 Press the OK or
buttons to select the IPC
(intelligent picture control) option.
When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically.
7 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the
button to turn the IPC mode OFF.
8 Press the
or ❿buttons until the picture is
displayed according to your preferences.
If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the PICTURE menu disappears automatically.
9 On completion, press the RETURN button.
You also can directly select this function using IPC button on the remote control.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the
Auto Power Off option is selected.
3 Press the OK or
buttons, until you select the time
of Auto Power Off interval.
Off ➝1Hour ➝2Hour ➝3Hour
4 On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the
menu.
Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the SEARCH, Programming MENU and Timer functions, which cannot be hidden).
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
2 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the
Screen Messages option is selected.
3 To... Press OK or
, until...
Display on-screen information On is displayed. Hide on-screen information Off is displayed.
4 On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the
menu.

Auto Power off

Screen Messages

Intelligent Picture Control

Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On IPC : On
User Set
On Off
Language : English
User Set
Screen Messages : On
Install
Auto Power Off : Off
Off 1Hour 2Hour 3Hour
Language : English
User Set Auto Power Off : Off
Install
Screen Messages : On
On Off
The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

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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
To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on
the remote control, until...
In standard play mode SP is displayed. In long play mode LP is displayed.

Selecting the Recording SpeedSelecting the Cassette Type

Repeat Play

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 After pressing the MENU press the corresponding
,❷
buttons to select the VCR option.
2 Press the OK or
buttons to select this option.
Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed.
3 Press the corresponding ,
buttons, until the
Tape Select option is selected.
4 Press the OK or
buttons as many times as required, until the correct cassette length is displayed.
E180 E240 E 300 E260
5 Press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
Repeat Play : Off S-VHS : Off
VCR Setup
Tape Select : E180
E180 E240 E260 E300
Tape Select : E180
Repeat Play : Off S-VHS : Off
VCR Setup
Off On
T
ype Recording Time (in SP) E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours E-260 260 mins. or 4 hours and 20 mins. E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours
You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end.
To... Press OK or ❿, until...
Repeat play On is displayed. Do not wish to repeat play Off is displayed.
To... Press OK or ❿, until...
S-VHS play On is displayed. Do not wish to S-VHS play Off is displayed.

S-VHS Play

Repeat Play : Off
VCR Setup
Tape Select : E180
S-VHS : Off
Off On
The DVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality S­VHS tapes.
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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 11 and 12.
1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select
the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used).
3 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. Result: The DVD-VCR is switched on automatically.
4 Select:
The station to be recorded using the PROG ( or ) buttons or
The LINE1 source using the INPUT SEL. button for a satellite tuner or external video source
Result: The station number is displayed and the
programme can be seen on the television.
5 Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED
button as many times as required (see page 17).
6 Hold REC (
) down for a while to start recording.
Result: The record indicator appears on the
television and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 22).
7 To stop recording, press
once.
If your DVD-VCR ejects the cassette when you start recording, check to make sure that the cassettes safety tab is intact or that the opening (created by a broken safety tab) is covered with adhesive tape.
If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the cassette rewinds 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 To monitor the programme being recorded, select
the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used).
3 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. Result: The DVD-VCR is switched on automatically.
4 Select:
The station to be recorded using the PROG ( or ) buttons or
The LINE1 source using the INPUT SEL. button for a satellite tuner or external video source
Result: The channel number is displayed and the
programme can be seen on the television.
5 Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED
button as many times as required. (see page 17)
6 Hold the REC button (
) down for a while to start recording. Result: The record indicator appears on the
television screen and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape. (see page 22)
7 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
Result: 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.
8 If you wish to cancel the recording before the end,
press STANDBY/ON.
If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
The recording stops and power off.
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC

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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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.
1 Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the remote
control. Result: The Timer Programming i s d i s p l ayed.
2 Select the required station by pressing the
,❷
buttons or INPUT SEL. to select the LINE1,
input sources.
3 Press
to select the recording day.
4 Select the required day by pressing the ,
❷
buttons.
5 Press
to select the recording start time.
6 Select the required hour value by pressing the ,
buttons.
7 Press
to select the minutes.
8 Select the required minute value by pressing the
,❷
buttons.
9 Press
to select the recording stop time.
10 Select the required recording stop time by pressing
the
,❷
buttons, following the same procedure
as when selecting the recording start time.
11 Press
to select the recording speed.
12 Press the ,
buttons to select the SP (Standard Play),
LP (Long Play), Auto (Auto Tape speed Select)
recording speeds.
13 When you have finished, press the RETURN button . 14 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR
compares the timer duration with the remaining time on the cassette.
You can check your preset recordings:
When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR
If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded
1 Press TIMER on the remote control.
Result: The Timer Programming is displayed.
2 Press the
or ❿buttons to select and change any values as required. For more details, refer to the previous page.
3 On completion, press RETURN twice.
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.

Checking a Preset Recording

Using the Timer Programming Feature

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