TARGA GmbH
Lange Wende 41
D-59494 Soest
www.targa-online.com
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User's guide and service information
Front panel connections
1. Disc Tray
Insert a disc here.
2. 1/I
Switches the unit to ON or OFF.
3. PROG. (V/v)
Channel Programme Selectors
4.DVD
Opens or closes the disc tray.
5. Display window
Shows the current status of the unit.
DVD:DVD deck is selected.
:
A disc is loaded in the DVD deck.
[P]:Indicates the Progressive Scan is set to On
mode.
:
Indicates repeat mode.
:
DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer
recording is programmed.
:
A Cassette is in the VCR deck.
VCR:VCR deck is selected.
REC:
TV:Indicates TV mode.
6. Remote Sensor
Point the remote control here.
7.
Tape Compartment
8.VCR
Tape Eject
..//mm
9.
Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to
PREVIOUS chapter/track.
Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse
search. Rewinds the tape.
NN
10.
Starts playback.
MM//>>
11.
Go to NEXT chapter/track.
Press and hold for two seconds for a fast
forward search. Winds the tape forwards.
xx
12.
Stops playback.
13. DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR Selector
14. Video IN Jack
15.
Audio IN (L/R) Jacks
VCR recording is engaged.
DVD to VHS copy is in progress.
(See Notes on page 22.)
:
Indicates total playing time/elapsed
time/current time.
.
Rear Panel
1. AERIAL
Connect the aerial using this jack.
2. RF.OUT
Connect to your TV using this jack.
3. VIDEO/AUDIO OUT(Left/Right) (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
4. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)
(DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
5.
COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
6. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
7. EURO AV2 DECODER
AV2/Decoder connector to connect an external device
or to connect a decoder to watch encrypted broadcasting channels.
8.
EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO (VCR IN+OUT / DVD OUT)
Connect to your TV set or another video recorder.
9. AC Power Cord
Connect to a power source.
(DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
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Remote control - Overview
Important warranty information
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a TARGA product.
Please carefully read through the enclosed documentation or online help before putting yourTarga product into service. If you have a problem, which can’t be solved in this way, pleasecontact our hotline.
If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, you will be given a reference number(RMA), which you should enclose together with a copy of the proof of purchase. After youhave packaged the unit safe for transport and in plain packaging, please send it for warrantyprocessing, with the RMA noted on the outside of the package, to the address given to youby our hotline employee. After receiving the unit we will correct the manufacturing and material defect free of charge.
Up-to-date information and answers to the most frequently asked questions are available onthe internet from:
www.targa-online.com
This guarantee is valid in the Ireland.
Your statutory guarantees from the seller are in addition to this warranty and are not limitedby it.
Hotline number:
01-2421583
(Please have your
serial number to hand!)
36 month warranty fromdate of purchase
www.targa-online.com
Manufacturer:TARGA GmbH, Postfach 2244,
D-59482 Soest
Ireland 1191515
POWER
Switch this unit ON or OFF.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
Open or close the disc tray.
Tape Eject.
TV/VCR
Switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s
internal tuner.
DVD/VCR selection switch
Selects operation mode of
the remote control.
Switches modes of the device.
AV
Select input source for
recording into tape.
PAUSE/STEP ( )
Pause playback temporarily / press repeatedly
for frame-by-frame
playback.
SKIP (. / >)
Go to next chapter or track.
Returns to beginning of current
VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode,
for fast reverse picture search and Advances
the tape during the STOP mode, fast forward
chapter or track or go to previous
chapter or track.
STOP ( ÁÁ)
Stops playback.
BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/ M)
DVD: Search backward or forward.
picture search.
PLAY (G)
Starts playback.
MARKER
Mark any point during playback.
SEARCH
Display MARKER SEARCH menu.
TITLE
Display the title menu of the
disc if available.
REC/ITR (OO)
Record your input sources into tape.
REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title, all.
RANDOM/CM SKIP
Play tracks in random order.
CM SKIP
DISPLAY
CLK/CNT
Access the On-Screen Display. Shows you the
current time or counter.
b / B / v / V(left/right/up/down)
Select an item in the menu.
PR/TRK (v / V)
Select channel programme of VCR.
To adjust tracking.
To control vertical tremble during
picture still.
DISC MENU
Access menu of a DVD disc.
ENTER/OK
Acknowledge menu selection.
SETUP/ i
Access or remove setup menu.
RETURN
Displays the menu of a video CD
with PBC.
0-9 numerical buttons
Select numbered items in a menu.
PROGRAM
Access or remove program menu.
CLEAR
Clear a track number on the
program menu or a mark on the
MARKER SEARCH menu.
Reset tape counter to zero.
AUDIO
Select an audio language (DVD).
SUBTITLE
Select a subtitle language.
ANGLE
Select DVD camera angle if available.
ZOOM
Enlarge video image.
A-B/LP
Repeat sequence.
Select the recording speed of the tape.
VIDEO Plus+
To display the programme menu for
VIDEO Plus+ programming.
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Important Instructions
1The following instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2 This instruction manual should be retained for future
reference.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5 Do not use this product near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Only use the supplied power cord to connect the device
to an appropriate wall outlet. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/product combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 During lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time, unplug this product from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna cable.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the product, the product has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15 Safety notes on battery usage - To prevent battery
leakage which may result in bodily injury, property
damage, or damage to the unit:
• Install all batteries correctly,+ and - as marked on the
unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline,
etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long
time.
Attention!
Do not try to recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of
battery in fire. Disposal of old batteries is clearly
regulated by law.Dealers and community waste
authorities are obligated to recycle old batteries of
household quantities. Discharged batteries must not be
disposed of with your domestic waste. Use the
possibility of returning old batteries free of charge!
Protect the environment.Recycle used batteries.
16 To avoid electrical shock or fire do not expose the device
to rain or moisture.
17 The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping
or splashing). Do not place any objects on the apparatus
filled with liquids, such as vases.
18 Do not place any fire source such as candlelight on this
product.
19 Do not use any extension cords.
20 The wall outlet must be easily accessible.
21 The switch on the device does not completely
disconnect the device from the power source.The device
still consumes power in stand-by mode. To completely
disconnect the device from power unplug the power plug
from the wall outlet. Be sure to install the device in a
place where you can easily reach the AC outlet so that
you can immediately disconnect the power plug in case
of an emergency.To avoid danger of fire when the device
is not used for a long period of time, such as on
vacation, always disconnect the power plug from the
outlet. Always grab the plug of the power cord. Never
pull on the power cord and never touch the cord with wet
hands. Otherwise there is danger of a shortcut or
electrical shock. Do not put any heavy objects such as
furniture, etc. on the power cord and be careful not to
pinch the cord. Do not knot the power cord , and do not
interconnect with other cables. Always place the power
cord so that nobody will step on it. A damaged power
cable can result in fire or electrical shock. Check the
power cord regularly. If it is damaged, please contact the
nearest authorized customer service center or your
dealer for replacement.
22 Grounding and external antenna - When connecting an
external antenna to the device, the antenna system must
be properly grounded to protect it from over currents and
static discharge.
23 Do not use the product near strong magnetic fields (such
as speakers).
24 Children: Children should not operate electric devices.
Young children should be supervised when operating
this appliance. Children cannot always see possible
risks.Tear apart and throw away plastic packaging. There
is a risk of suffocation.
25 If you operate this device in a country other than
Germany you must adhere to the laws and regulations of
the respective country,in which the product is used.
26 Batteries and small parts can be swallowed easily. In this
case there is a risk of death. Keep batteries out of reach
of children. If a battery was swallowed, immediately
request medical assistance.
27 This appliance is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER
product”.The label is located on the exterior. Never open
the enclosure or try to repair the device yourself.
Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not expose to
laser beam.
Proper use:
This DVD-VCR recorder is a consumer electronics product.
It is intended for private, non-industrial and non-commercial
use only.This product must not be operated outside or in
tropical regions. Only use connecting cables and external
devices which meet safety related issues, electromagnetic
conformity, and shielding requirements for this device.This
device complies with all standards related to CE conformity.
If you modify the device without the manufacturer's
authorization these standards may not be assured. Only use
accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from over heating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.
CAUTION:
This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference, should the unit
require maintenance, contact an authorized service locationsee service procedure.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure.Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water,
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
This product is manufactured to comply with the
radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE
89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
PERSONNEL.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this unit.This number is unique to this unit and not available to
others.You should record requested information here and
retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No.___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
Disposal of your old appliance
1.When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via designated collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local authorities.
3.The correct disposal of your old appliance will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your
old appliance, please contact your city office, waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be
certain.
Do not overload wall outlets.Overloaded wall outlets, loose or
damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.Any of
these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced
with an exact replacement part by an authorized services.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon.Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance.
To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord
plug.When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily
accessible.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
This manual provides information on the operation and
maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require
service, contact an authorized service location.
About the Symbol Display
“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation
and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
Symbol Used in this Manual
Note:
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Tip:
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
A section whose title has one of the following symbols is
applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
ALL
All discs listed below
DVD
DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW
VCD
Video CDs
ACD
Audio CDs
MP3
MP3 files
WMA
DivX
WMA files
DivX files
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.Hold the disc
by the edges so that finger pr ints do not get on the surface.Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.Do not expose
the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never
leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth.Wipe the disc from the
center out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
Selecting the Viewing Source
You must select one of your output sources (DVD or
VCR) to view on the TV screen.
If you want to view DVD deck output source:
Press DVD until DVD indicator in the display window
lights and output source of DVD deck is viewed on the
TV screen.
If you want to view VCR deck output source:
Press VCR until VCR indicator in the display window
lights and output source of VCR deck is viewed on the
TV screen.
Introduction
Notes:
• If you inser t a disc while this unit is in the VCR mode,
this unit will switch to DVD mode automatically.
• If you inser t a cassette tape without prevention tab
while this unit is in the DVD mode, this unit will switch
to VCR mode automatically.
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Before Use (Continued)
Types of Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW and
SVCD that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA,
and/or JPEG files.
This indicates a product feature that is capable
of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video
Recording format.
Notes:
• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be
played on the unit.
• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal) since they may result in malfunctions.
• This unit requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal
playback quality.Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically
set to these standards.There are many different types
of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing
MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain preexisting conditions (see above) to ensure compatible
playback.
Notes on Copyrights:
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy
protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs.When
recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture
noise will appear.This product incor porates 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 disassembly is prohibited.
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 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS,
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH
THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’
OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING
OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL
625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
Customers should note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 / WMA files
and music from the Internet. Our company has no
right to grant such permission. Permission should
always be sought from the copyright owner.
Regional Code
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the
unit.This unit can play only DVD discs labelled same as
the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
Notes on Regional Codes
• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover.This number
must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.
• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code
from your player, the message “Check Regional
Code” appears on the TV screen.
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Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Introduction
1. Disc T ray
Insert a disc here.
11//
2.
I
Switches the unit to ON or OFF.
3. PROG. (V
Channel Programme Selectors
4.DVD
Opens or closes the disc tray.
5. Display window
Shows the current status of the unit.
DVD: DVD deck is selected.
[P]: Indicates the Progressive Scan is set to On mode.
recording is programmed.
VCR: VCR deck is selected.
REC:
TV:Indicates TV mode.
/v)
.
:
A disc is loaded in the DVDdeck.
:
Indicates repeat mode.
:
DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer
:
A Cassette is in the VCR deck.
VCR recording is engaged.
DVD to VHS copy is in progress.
(See Notes on page 22.)
:
Indicates total playing time/elapsed
time/current time.
6. Remote Sensor
Point the remote control here.
7. Tape Compar tment
8.VCR
Tape Eject
..//mm
9.
Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to
PREVIOUS chapter/track.
Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse
search. Rewinds the tape.
NN
10.
Starts playback.
MM//>>
11.
Go to NEXT chapter/track.
Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward
search.Winds the tape forwards.
xx
12.
Stops playback.
13.DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR Selector
14.Video IN Jack
15.
Audio IN (L/R) Jacks
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Remote Control
AAA
AAA
Switch this unit ON or OFF.
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
Open or close the disc tray.
Tape Eject.
TV/VCR
Switch between your TV’s tuner and
the VCR’s inter nal tuner.
DVD/VCR selection switch
Selects operation mode of
the remote control.
Switches modes of the device.
AV
Select input source for
recording into tape.
PAUSE/STEP ()
Pause playback temporarily / press
repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
SKIP (. / >)
Go to next chapter or track.
Returns to beginning of current
chapter or track or go to previous
chapter or track.
STOP (
ÁÁ
Stops playback.
BACKWARD / FORWARD (m / M)
DVD:Search backward or forward.
VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP
mode, for fast reverse picture search and
Advances the tape during the STOP
mode, fast forward picture search.
PLAY (G)
Starts playback.
MARKER
Mark any point during playback.
SEARCH
Display MARKER SEARCH menu.
TITLE
Display the title menu of the
disc if available.
REC/ITR (
OO
Record your input sources into tape.
REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title, all.
RANDOM/CM SKIP
Play tracks in random order.
CM SKIP
DISPLAY
CLK/CNT
Access the On-Screen Display. Shows
you the current time or counter.
FGDE(left/right/up/down)
Select an item in the menu.
PR/TRK(D / E)
Select channel programme of VCR.
To adjust tracking.
To control vertical tremble during
picture still.
DISC MENU
Access menu of a DVD disc.
ENTER/OK
Acknowledge menu selection.
SETUP/ i
Access or remove setup menu.
RETURN
Displays the menu of a video CD
with PBC.
0-9 numerical buttons
Select numbered items in a menu.
PROGRAM
Access or remove program menu.
CLEAR
)
Clear a track number on the
program menu or a mark on the
MARKER SEARCH menu.
Reset tape counter to zero.
AUDIO
Select an audio language (DVD).
SUBTITLE
Select a subtitle language.
ANGLE
Select DVD camera angle if available
ZOOM
Enlarge video image.
A-B/LP
Repeat sequence.
Select the recording speed of the
tape.
VIDEO Plus+
)
To display the programme menu for
VIDEO Plus+ programming.
Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix
Remote control battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two batteries (size
AAA) with 3 and # aligned correctly.).
different types of batteries such as standard,
alkaline, etc.
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Rear Panel
AERIAL
Connect the aerial using this jack.
VIDEO/AUDIO OUT(Left/Right) (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)
(DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
Introduction
EURO AV2 DECODER
AV2/Decoder connector to connect an exter nal device
or to connect a decoder to watch encrypted broadcasting
channels.
EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO (VCR IN+OUT / DVD OUT)
Connect to your TV set or another video recorder.
COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
RF.OUT
Connect to your TV using this jack.
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.
Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
(DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
AC Power Cord
Connect to a power source.
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Connections
Caution:
Make sure this unit is connected directly to the TV. Set
the TV to the correct video input channel.
Do not connect this unit’s AUDIO OUT jack to the
phone in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
Connecting to a TV & Decoder (or
Satellite)
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Basic connection (AV)
1. Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO on the rear
panel of this unit to the SCART input socket on the
TV using a SCART lead (S1).
2. Some TV broadcasters transmit encoded television
signals which you can only see with a purchased or
rented decoder.You can connect such a decoder
(descrambler) to this unit (S2).
or
1. Connect the VIDEO (DVD/VCR OUT) jacks on the
DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV
using the video cable (V).
2. Connect the Left and Right or AUDIO (DVD/VCROUT) jacks of the DVD+VCR to the audio left/r ight in
jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A1).
Note:
The encoded television signals (CANAL+ or PRE-
MIERE) are not decoded in the 1W Mode (see p. 27).
Basic connection (RF)
1. Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/
outdoor antenna to AERIAL jack on the rear panel of
this unit.
2. Connect the supplied RF antenna cable from the
RF.OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit to your
television’s Antenna Input (R).
DVD exclusive out connection
Component Video connection
1. Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the
corresponding in jacks on the TV using the Y Pb Pr
cable (C).
2. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of this
unit to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using
the audio cables (A2).
Progressive Scan connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the DVD
Player’s progressive scan output for the highest video
resolution possible.
If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan
format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try
Progressive Scan on the DVD Player.
1. Connect the COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCANVIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the Y Pb Pr cable.
2. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the
this unit to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV
using the audio cables.
Notes:
Set the Progressive to “On”on the setup menu for
progressive signal, see page 18.
Progressive scan does not work with the analog video
connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).
Rear of TV
VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PbY
Pr
AUDIO INPUT
R
SCART INPUT
L
AERIAL
Rear of TV
VIDEO
AERIAL
R
Rear of this unit (Basic connection)
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
INPUT
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PbY
Pr
VA1
10
AUDIO INPUT
L
R
S1
SCART INPUT
Decoder (or Satellite)
S2
CA2
Rear of this unit (DVD exclusive out connection)
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Connections (Continued)
L
R
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
Amplifier (Receiver)
Rear of this unit
Digital multi-channel connection
(DVD exclusive out connecttion)
DVD exclusive out
DVD/VCR OUT
Rear of this unit
or
Connecting to Optional Equipment
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT or
AUDIO OUT (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) jacks on this unit
to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier,
receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel
digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver
equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby
Digital™, MPEG 2 or DTS)
1. Connect one of this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
(COAXIAL) to the corresponding in jack on your
amplifier.Use an optional digital (coaxial) audio
cable.
2. You will need to activate this unit’s digital output.
(See “AUDIO” on page 19).
Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your unit (MPEG 2, Dolby
Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the
logos on the front of the receiver.
Warning:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output
will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is
selected.
Notes:
If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will
produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
To see the audio format of the current DVD in the
On-Screen Display, press AUDIO.
Preparation
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
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Tuning in a video channel on your
TV
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from
the DVD+VCR through the RF cable.
If you have used a SCART lead you will not have to
tune your TV, simply select the AV channel.The AV
channel is already pre-tuned for optimum video playback on your TV.
Perform the following steps only if interference appears
in the TV picture after you have moved to a different
area or a new station has started broadcasting in your
area, or if you change the connection from RF connection to AV connection, or vise versa.
1. Turn on DVD+VCR and TV.
2. Set the vacant position 36 on your TV.
3. Press POWER on the remote control to enter the
stand by mode (the clock indicator will be
dimmed).
4. Press and hold PROG. (vvorVV) on the DVD+VCR
for more than 4 seconds.
RF 36 will appear in the display.
The following picture will be displayed on the TV
screen.
Using your VCR for the very first
time
Following picture will display on the TV screen when
you have just connected your video recorder for the
very first time.
To make tuning TV stations, please follow stages 3 to 4
as shown "ACMS" (see p.13).
ACMS
ACMS
Pr-12
OK
i
RF CHANNEL 36
If the picture is snowy, move to step 5. If the picture
is clean, press POWER on the DVD+VCR to finish.
5. Press PROG. (vvorVV) on the DVD+VCR to set the
video channel to a vacant position between 22 and
68 which is not occupied by any local station in your
area.
Note:
The RF channel will not change until step 6 has
been executed.
6. Press POWER to store the new RF video channel
into the DVD+VCR memory.
Now tune your TV set to the new DVD+VCR RF
channel.
Note
If the TV picture was clear in step 4, do not retune your
TV.
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Setting the clock Manually
The clock in your DVD+VCR controls time and date settings for your DVD+VCR.
The clock is set automatically during ACMS (Automatic
Channel Memory System) when your DVD+VCR
detects a channel that broadcasts a Teletext signal.
If the broadcast signal is weak the clock will not be set
and will require setting manually.
1. Press i.
Press bbor BBto select SET.
Press ENTER/OK.
The ACSS mode can be set to “OFF”by pressing
ENTER/OK if you want to set the time manually.
HH MM DD MM YY
:..- -
- -
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SET
2. Use the vvorVVon the remote control to alter the
HOURS, MINUTES, DAY, MONTH and YEAR.
Please note your DVD+VCR uses a 24 hour clock.
e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00.
The day of the week will appear automatically when
you enter the year.
- - - -
ACSS : ON
- - - - -
i
OK
To set the colour system
1. Press i.
2. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
3. Press 1 or 2 to select the SYS and press
ENTER/OK.
4. Press 3 or 4 to select according to the COLOUR
system used.
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SET
f
OSD
OSD
ON
OFF
SYS
5. Press 2 to select the RF AUDIO.
Press 3 or 4 to select according to the RF AUDIO
used.
12
SET
f
OSD
OSD
ON
OFF
SYS
6. Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.
SYS
SYS
i
i
Preparation
HH MM DD MM YY
:..00 1 01 06 SUN 8
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SET
ACSS : OFF
i
OK
3. If you make a mistake press bbor BBand enter the
correct details.
This DVD+VCR can easily be programmed by using the
menus displayed on screen.
The menus are controlled by the Remote Control
Handset.
1. Switch on your TV set and DVD+VCR by pressing the
POWER button.
2. Press i button.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
REC - Timer recording setting (see p.24).
PR SET - Manual tuning setting (see p.15).
ACMS - ACMS (Automatic Channel Memor y
System) (see p.14).
SET - Date & clock setting (see p.13).
SYS - To set the Colour TV System (see p.13).
1 W ON/OFF - Power Save Mode (see p.27).
(Dr.) - To check a problem with your VCR
(see p.27).
F.OSD ON/OFF - To display the operational
mode of your VCR
(see p.26).
(16:9/4:3) - To select the aspect ratio of your
TV (see p.27).
DECODER - To use a pay-TV decoder
(or Satellite) with your VCR
(
see p.26
(OPR) - To improve the playback picture
(see p.21).
Appear when playback only.
O NIC -
To activate or deactivate the NICAM digital
sound (
see p.26
Tip
You can change the menu language on the DVD setup
menu. (See the Menu Language on page 18.)
3. Press 1 and 2 to select the desired menu.
Press ENTER/OK and use 3 or 4 to select.
4. Press i to return to a TV picture.
).
).
Tuning in TV Stations Automatically
If the TV broadcast signal is weak your DVD+VCR may
not detect the necessary information and will not be able
to store them correctly. To overcome this problem please
turn to the MANUAL TUNING section on page 15.
1. Press POWER to tur n on your DVD+VCR.
2. Press i button.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press 1 or 2 to select the ACMS.
Press ENTER/OK.
3. Press OK to again to start the automatic tuning
process.
4. The TV STATION TABLE will appear when tuning is
completed.
Press i to save your settings.
Notes:
Please note currently only a limited number of TV
companies transmit the Programme Delivery Control(PDC) signal which enables your DVD+VCR to successfully identify and store them. If your DVD+VCR has difficulty in identifying a TV station please turn the page to
find out how to manually tune in and name a TV station.
While automatic tuning is taking place the time and date
will set automatically.
If - - :- - appears in the DVD+VCR display it means that
the broadcast signal is weak and the clock was not set.
Please turn to CLOCK SET section of this book on
page 13.
In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may
be too weak for your DVD+VCR’s automatic tuning
process to find or assign TV stations correctly.
You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your DVD+VCR to store them.
1. Press i.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
1 or 2 to select the PR SET.
Press
Press ENTER/OK.
6. Press 2 to select STATION so that you may name
your TV station.
Press ENTER/OK.
7. Use 3 or 4 to select letters and numbers for the
station name.
Use 1 or 2 to move back and forth between
characters.
Press ENTER/OK.
8. Press i, confirm the station placement.
Preparation
2. Press i.
The station table will appear.
3. Press 3 or 4 to select the programme number that
you want to tune (for example, PR 04).
4. Press ENTER/OK.
Press AV to select C (Standard stations) or S (Cable
stations):
C02 - C69, S01 - S41.
Enter the channel number of station that you want to
tune, use 3 or 4 to find the required station.
5. Searching will stop when it locates a stations.
Press 2 to select MFT.
Control the fine tuning of the station by using 3 or 4
If you wish to manually tune other stations repeat
stages 3 - 8.
9. Press i again.
Your new TV station has now been tuned into your
DVD+VCR.
After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you may
wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them again.The instructions given
on this page will show you how you can simply move
them into your desired order.
1. Press i.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press 1 or 2 to select the PR SET.
Press ENTER/OK.
2. Press i.
Press 3 or 4 to select the programme number you
want to move (for example, PR-03).
Press 2.
Deleting TV Stations
After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you may
wish to delete a station.
The instructions given on this page will show you how
you can easily delete any unwanted TV stations.
1. Press i.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Use 1 or 2 to select the PR SET.
Press ENTER/OK.
2. Press i.
3. Press 3 or 4 to select the programme number you
want to delete. (for example, PR-01)
3. Press 3 or 4 to select the programme number you
want to move to (for example, PR-05).
4. Press ENTER/OK.
The selected programme will be moved to the newprogramme number.
If you wish to move other TV stations repeat stages
1 - 4.
5. Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.
4. Press 1.
After a short while, the selected station will be
deleted.
If you wish to delete other TV stations repeat stages
3 - 4.
5. Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.
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1 / 12
1 / 3
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ABC
1 ENG
1 / 1
3D SUR
Menu Language
Original
English
Off
Original
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Move
Select
LANGUAGE
Displaying Disc Information
on-screen
You can display various information about the disc
loaded on-screen.
1. Press DVD to switch the device into DVD mode.
2. Press DISPLAY to show various playback
information.
The items displayed differ depending on the disc
type or playing status.
3. You can select an item by pressing v / V and
change or select the setting by pressing b / B.
Title (Track) – Current title (or track) number/total
number of titles (or tracks)
Chapter – Current chapter number/total number of
chapters
Time – Elapsed playing time
Audio – Selected audio language or channel
Subtitle – Selected subtitle
Angle – Selected angle/total number of angles
Sound – Selected sound mode
Note:
If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen
display disappears.
If no key is pressed for several seconds the screen
disappears.
Initial Settings
By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound.You can
also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu,
among other things. For details on each Setup menu item,
see pages 17 to 20.
To display and exit the Menu:
Press SETUP to display the menu.A second press of
SETUP will take you back to initial screen.
To go to the next level:
Press B on the remote control.
To go back to the previous level:
Press b on the remote control.
General Operation
1. Press DVD on the remote control.
2. Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
3. Use v / V to select the desired option then press B
to move to the second level.
The screen shows the current setting for the
selected item, as well as alternate setting(s).
4. Use v / V to select the second desired option then
press B to move to the third level.
5. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press
ENTER/OK to confirm your selection.
Some items require additional steps.
Preparation
6. Press SETUP or NNexit the Setup menu.
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Menu Language
Original
English
Off
Original
Disc Audio
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Move
Select
LANGUAGE
DISPLAY
TV Aspect
Widescreen
16 : 9
Display Mode
OffProgressive Scan
Move
Select
TV Output SelectRGB
LANGUAGE
Menu Language
Select a language for the VCR and DVD’s setup menu
and information display.
Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu
Select the language you prefer for the audio track
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
Original: Refers to the original language in which the
disc was recorded.
Other:To select another language, press number
buttons then ENTER/OK to enter the corresponding
4-digit number according to the language code list in
the reference chapter (see page 36). If you enter the
wrong language code, press CLEAR.
DVD
DISPLAY
TV Aspect
4:3 :
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Display Mode
Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect
mode is set to “4:3”.
Letterbox: Displays a wide picture with bands on the
upper and lower portions of the screen.
Panscan:
entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
DVD
DVD
Automatically displays the wide picture on the
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering.
If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On.
To turn On progressive scan:
Connect component out of this unit to the input of your
monitor/television, set your television or monitor to
Component Input.
1. Select “Progressive Scan” on the DISPLAY menu
then press B.
DISPLAY
TV Aspect
Display Mode
TV Output Select
OnProgressive Scan
Off
Move
Enter Prev.
2. Select “On” using the v / V buttons.
3. Pressing ENTER/OK will set this unit to Progressive
scan mode.
Caution:
Once the setting for progressive scan output is entered,
an image will only be visible on a progressive scan
compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to
On in error, you must reset the unit.
1) Remove any disc from the unit and close the disc
tray. See that “DISC” is displayed on the display
window.
2) Press STOP on the remote control and hold it for five
seconds before releasing it.The video output will be
restored to the standard setting and a picture will
once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or
monitor.
TV Output Select
Set this unit TV Output Select options according to the
TV connection type.
YPbPr: When your TV is connected with the
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT
jacks on this unit.
RGB: When your TV is connected with the SCART
(RGB signal) jack.
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Dolby Digital
Bitstream
PCM
48KHz
On
Bitstream
DTS
MPEG
Sample Freq.
DRC
OnVocal
Move
Select
AUDIO
LOCK
Rating
New
DG
Unlock
Password
Area Code
Move
Select
AUDIO
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of
audio system you use.
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG
Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the
DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or
MPEG decoder.
PCM (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier.
DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be
automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.
Off (for DTS): If you select “Off ”, the DTS signal is
not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
Sample Freq. (Frequency)
DVD
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz.When this choice is
made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.
If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96
kHz signals, select 96 kHz.When this choice is made,
this unit passes each type of signal through without any
further processing.
Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify its
capabilities.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
With the DVD for mat, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation
possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However,
you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the
audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds
and the quietest ones).This allows you to listen to a
movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound.
Set DRC to On for this effect.
Vocal
Set to On only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is
playing.The karaoke channels on the disc mix into normal stereo sound.
DVD
DivXDVD
DVD
LOCK (Parental Control)
IE
Preparation
Rating
Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content.
Not all discs are rated.
1. Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then press B.
2. To access the LOCK options, you must input the
password you have created. If you have not yet
entered password, you are prompted to do so.
Input a password and press ENTER/OK.Enter it
again and press ENTER/OK to verify. If you make a
mistake before pressing ENTER/OK, press CLEAR.
3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons.
Rating 1-8: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions
and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
Unlock: If you select unlock, parental control is not
active and the disc plays in full.
4. Press ENTER/OK to confirm your rating selection,
then press SETUP to exit the menu.
Password
You can enter or change password.
1. Select Password on the LOCK menu then press B.
2. Follow step 2 as shown above (Rating).
To change the password, press ENTER/OK when the
“Change” option is highlighted. Input a password and
press ENTER/OK. Enter it again and press
ENTER/OK to verify.
3. Press SETUP to exit the menu.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can clear it using the
following steps:
1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2. Input the 6-digit number “210499” and press
ENTER/OK.The password is cleared.
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PBC
Off
Move
Auto Play
OTHERS
On
Select
SelectDivX(R) VOD
Area Code
DVD
Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to
rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the
reference chapter (see page 36).
1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then press
B.
2. Follow step 2 as shown left (Rating).
3. Select the first character using v / V buttons.
4. Press B and select the second character using
v / V buttons.
5. Press ENTER/OK to confirm your area code
selection.
OTHERS
The PBC and Auto Play and Divx(R) settings can be
changed.
DivX(R) VOD
We provide you the DivX®VOD (Video On Demand)
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase
videos using the DivX®VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
1. Select “DivX(R) VOD” option then press B.
2. Press ENTER/OK while “Select” is selected and the
registration code will appear.
Use the registration code to purchase or rent the
videos from DivX®VOD service at
www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and
download the video onto a disc for playback on this
unit.
3. Press ENTER/OK to exit.
4. Press i to remove the menu.
Note:
All the downloaded videos from DivX®VOD can only be
played back on this unit.
.
PBC
VCD
Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.
On:Video CDs with PBC are played according to the
PBC.
Off:Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as
Audio CDs.
Auto Play
DVD
You can set up the DVD+VCR so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inser ted.
If Auto Play mode is set to On, this DVD player will
search for title that has the longest playback time and
then play back the title automatically.
Note:
The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs.
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Operation with tape
SYS
12
SET
OSD
ON
OFF
OSD
f
ACMS
Pr-12
R
P
SET
R
OFF
SOFT
SHARP
Playing a tape
You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes
when your DVD+VCR is plugged into the mains.
Your DVD+VCR may also playback recordings from
NTSC tapes (on PAL TV).
Getting a better picture
When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the
automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically. If the quality of the recording is
poor, repeatedly press
manually adjust the tracking until any distortions have
been removed.
1. Make sure that you have correctly connected your
DVD+VCR as described earlier in this book.
Turn on your TV.
Press POWER to tur n on your DVD+VCR.
Insert the video cassette into your DVD+VCR.
The video cassette should have the window side
facing up and the arrow facing away from you.
2. Press VCR to switch the device into VCR mode.
3. Press N to start playing your tape.
If you load a video cassette which has had its record
protection tab removed, playback of the cassette will
start automatically.
AUTO TRACKING
Your DVD+VCR will automatically adjust the
tracking to give the best picture quality.
4. Press PAUSE/STEP to still a picture.
Press PAUSE/STEP repeatedly to advance the tape
frame by frame.
If you press FORWARD, the picture will be slowed
down at about 1/19 times the normal playback.
Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes. After 5
minutes your DVD+VCR will stop the tape to
prevent damaging the tape or your DVD+VCR .
Still picture quality can be improved slightly by using
v or V.
5. Press N to continue playing your tape.
Double speed playback
Press the "N" button during normal
playback.The tape will play back at double speed
and without sound.
Press the "N" button to return to playback at
normal speed
Picture search:
During playing back press either BACKWARD or
FORWARD to this will enable you to rapidly wind the
tape see where you are on the tape.
Logic search:
During fast forwarding or rewinding press and hold
m or M the picture will be played back at 7 times
normal playback speed.
33
or 44on the remote control to
6. Slow motion playback
, Shuttle :
During playing back or still picture press F or G.
You can reach the following playback speeds.
(REV, PB 5-, PB 1-, Still, SLW, PLAY, 2PLY, CUE)
To switch off the slow motion and shuttle, press the
desired function.
During slow motion and shuttle, the noise bars may
appear on the picture according to the status of
tape.
If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce them
with v or V.
7. Press STOP to end playback.
Press EJECT.
If the end of the tape is reached, your DVD+VCR will
stop playback automatically, rewind, stop, eject the
tape.
CM (Commercial Message) Skip:
This feature enables you during playback of a tape to
skip a commercial break in a few seconds, then resume
normal playback.
While tape is playing press
CM SKIP
on the remote
control to skip commercial (or another programme
material).
This feature automatically improves playback picture
quality by adjusting your DVD+VCR to the condition of
the tape. Please note that the OPR icon () will only
appear in play that mode when playing a tape.
1. Press i.
2. Press b or B to select (OPR).
3. Press ENTER/OK.
4. Press
33
or 44repeatedly to select: OFF, SOFT or
SHARP. Please note you may only set OPR when
playing a tape.
Off: The picture is displayed in original size
Soft: Softer edges.
Sharp: Shar per edges.
5. Press i return to screen.
Operation
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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
Your DVD+VCR allows you to make recordings using a
variety of simple methods:
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette
runs out.
Your DVD+VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which
enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on
a video cassette. For example an E-180 will record up
to 180 minutes using Standard Play (SP); using LP you
will be able to record up to 360 minutes.Please note
there will be a slight loss in picture and sound quality
when using LP.
1. Make sure that you have correctly connected your
DVD+VCR as described earlier in this book.
Press POWER to turn on your DVD+VCR.
2. Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your
DVD+VCR.
The video cassette should have the window side
facing up and the arrow facing away from you.
3. Press33or 44to select the programme number you
wish to record.
You may also directly select programme number
using the numbered buttons on the remote control.
4. If you wish to record directly from the SCART or
RCA jacks, repeatedly press AV until the socket you
wish to record from is displayed.
7. Press PAUSE/STEP to avoid recording unwanted
scenes.
Press PAUSE/STEP to continue recording.
Caution: If the key PAUSE/STEP is pressed for
more than 5 seconds the recording is stopped and
must be continued manually.
8. Press STOP to end recording.
Press EJECT.
Notes:
If you do not wish to record on a tape (this can hap-
pen quite easily by accident!) remove the protection
tab on the back edge of the video cassette.
It is possible to record on a video cassette with the
record protection tab removed by covering the hole
with self adhesive tape.
Remember you can record one programme while
watching another by starting your instant recording,
press TV/VCR to select TV mode and then selecting
a different channel on your TV.
AV 1 for recording from EURO AV1 SCART jacks on
the rear of your unit.
AV 2 for recording from EURO AV2 DECODER
jacks on the rear of your unit.
AV 3 for recording from VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN
(Left & Right) jacks on the front of your unit.
5. Press LPif you wish to record in Long Play or
Standard Play.
SP will produce improved picture and sound quality,
however LP will provide twice as much recording
time as SP.
6. Press REC/ITR on the remote to star t recording.
Press REC/ITR on the remote several times.
Each successive press will increase the record time
by 30 minutes until you reach a maximum of 9
hours.
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Operation with tape
VIDEO Plus+ Programming
VIDEO Plus+ greatly simplifies entering the date,
channel, start and end times of a Timer Recording by
simply entering PlusCode Programming numbers.
PlusCode Programming numbers are published in most
TV guide magazines; they can vary one to nine
numbers in length.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation.The VIDEO Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
1. Make sure that TV channels have been tuned and
stored in correct
Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your
DVD+VCR.
2. Press VIDEO Plus+.
3. Press the numbered buttons to enter the
PlusCode of the TV programme that you wish to
record.
If you make a mistake press
revised number.
4. Press OK.
If PLEASE CHECK is displayed it means that you
have entered the wrong PlusCode Programming
numbers, entered the PlusCode Programming
numbers incorrectly.
If “- -” is displayed, you have to enter the
programme number of the station, you want to
record from.
VIDEO Plus+ order.
VIDEO PLUS+ CODE NO.
- - - - - - - - -
REC
VIDEO PLUS+ CODE NO.
246876543
REC
PR DATETIME
PR-01 12
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
0~9,
10
11 11 55~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
0~9,
OK
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F then enter the
DELETE :
OK
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SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
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6. Press
G to select the recording speed.
(in Timer menu = VPS activated; no in Timer
menu = VPS deactivated)
D or E to select the desired tape speed
Press
(SP, IP, or LP).
IP mode determines how much tape is left and
switches speed from SP to LP, if necessary, to
complete recording the program.
IP mode is not selected when VPS is ON.
Check that the timer event details are correct.
If you wish to record from AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN
on the front or from either of the EURO SCART sockets on the back of VCR, press AV to select for correct display (AV1, AV2 or AV3).
PR DATETIME
PR-01 12
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
10
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
11 11 55~::
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
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7. If you want to make another VIDEO Plus+
recording repeat stages 2 - 7.
Press i twice.
If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered
incorrect information and will need to re-enter the
data.
Press POWER to switch your DVD+VCR power off
mode.
will appear in the video recorder’s display while
your VCR waits to make the recording.
To watch a DVD during timer recording standby
mode, press POWER and DVD to switch to DVD
mode.
8. Press POWER to end recording.
Programme Delivery Control (PDC)
The Programme Delivery Control (PDC) system
adjusts the start and end times of a timer record
event.This can be particularly useful with spor ts
events which may run over into extra time.The PDC
signal is transmitted by the broadcaster and this
controls your video recorder’s timer. Currently only a
limited number of TV companies transmit PDC
signals. Please make sure that when recording from
channels that do not broadcast PDC that you turn
PDC OFF.
Note:Timer recordings can only be performed
if the device is in stand-by mode.
Operation
5. Press
F or G to select the settings that you wish to
revise.(PR, DATE, TIME VPS and SP).
D or E to enter the correct information.
Press
PR DATETIME
PR-01 12
10
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
- -- -
11 11 55~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
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PRDATE
T I M E
- -- -
- -
SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
SP
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OK
,
DELETE:
PRDATE
T I M E
- -- -
- SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
PR-03
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
SP
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PRDATE
T I M E
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
PR-034
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
SP
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OK
DLY SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
41400 1530~::
PRDATE
T I M E
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
PR-03
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
SP
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41400 1530~::
PRDATE
T I M E
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
PR-03
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
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SP
41400 1530~::
PRDATE
T I M E
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
- -- -SP
PR-03
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
- - - - - - - -~::
SP
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PDC : ON
Timer recording using On Screen
Display
You may set up to seven timer record events
within one month of the current date.
Note:
Before setting the timer make sure that you have
set the DVD+VCR clock correctly and you know
which stations you have tuned TV stations on your
DVD+VCR.
1. Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your
DVD+VCR.
The video cassette should have the window side
facing up and the arrow facing away from you.
2. Press i.
Press 1 or 2 to select REC ().
Press ENTER/OK.
3. Press ENTER/OK to start setting the timer record
event.
4. Use the PR/TRK (v/V) to enter the station that you
wish to record then press 2.
6. Use v/V/1/2 buttons to enter the recording start and
end times of the programme that you wish to record.
Please note your DVD+VCR uses a 24 hour clock.
e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00.
7. Press B and press v or V to switch PDC on or off.
8. Press B to select the recording speed.
Press v or V to select the desired tape speed (SP,
IP, or LP).
IP mode determines how much tape is left and
switches speed from SP to LP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. IP mode is not selected
when PDC is ON.
Note:
If all timer record events are full press v or V to select
the event that you wish to remove and replace.
Press b to delete the event.
5. Use the PR/TRK (v/V) to enter the date of the
programme.
If you press ENTER/OK before entering the date
you may select one of the following automated
recording features.
Press 1 or 2 to select, then press ENTER/OK to
confirm.
DLY To record every day (except Saturday and
Sunday) at the same time.
SU~SA To record at the same time every week.
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Timer recording using On Screen
Display (Continued)
9. Press i to set another timer record event and follow
steps 3 to 8.
Check that the timer event details are correct.
Press i return to screen.
If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered
incorrectly and will need to re-enter the data.
10.Press POWER to switch your DVD+VCR to Timer
Standby mode.
Note:
The 1W Mode is not available in the standby
mode for the timer recording.
The timer symbol () will appear in the display window while your DVD+VCR waits to make the recording.
11.Press POWER to end timer recording.
Notes:
The DVD+VCR will automatically power off when
Timer Recording ends.
During timer recording standby mode, the DVD and
VCR mode cannot be operated.To use the
DVD+VCR, press POWER. After you use the DVD or
VCR, press POWER again to put the VCR into timer
recording standby mode.
If at a later date you wish to delete or change any of
the settings in timer event memory you may do so
without having to enter all the timer event information
again. Simply display the timer event screen.Use v
or V to select the event that you wish to delete or
change.
Programme Delivery Control (PDC)
The Programme Delivery Control (PDC) system
adjusts the start and end times of a timer record
event.This can be particularly useful with spor ts
events which may run over into extra time.The PDC
signal is transmitted by the broadcaster and this
controls your video recorder’s timer. Currently only a
limited number of TV companies transmit PDC
signals. Please make sure that when recording from
channels that do not broadcast PDC that you turn
PDC OFF.
Operation
Press b to delete the event...or
Press ENTER/OK to change; then press b or B to
select; Station, Date, Start and End times and
recording speed. Press v or V to enter the correct
information.
If Timer record events Overlap...
Make sure that the preset times of the timer recording
events do not overlap.If they do, the earlier programme will always be given priority.
Example:
Programme 1 is programmed to start at 16:00 and
end at 17:00.
Programme 2 is programmed to start at 16:30 and
end at 17:30.
(In this case, Programme 1 will be recorded in its
entirety, but only the last 30 minutes of Programme 2
will be recorded.)
To watch a DVD while performing a timer recording,
press DVD to select DVD mode.
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Additional Operation - VCR part
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound.
In addition it has a stereo NICAM digital stereo sound
decoder.This allows you to record and playback the
sound in several different ways.Video cassettes recorded on your VCR will have a normal mono audio track
and two VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio tracks.These stereo
tracks allow you to make audio recordings in Hi-Fi
stereo or bilingual mode from a TV broadcast, stereo
audio system, video disc or another Hi-Fi VCR.
1. Your VCR’s NICAM digital sound decoder allows you
to enjoy broadcasts with NICAM sound, as well as
standard stereo, bilingual and mono sound.The
particular type of sound received or that recorded
will be briefly displayed on the TV screen for a
couple of seconds:
STEREO NICAM
Sound is automatically recorded on the Hi-Fi stereo
and mono tracks of the video tape.
BIL NICAM
Both audio channels will be recorded on the Hi-Fi
stereo tracks.The pr imar y language channel (left)
will be recorded on the mono track of the video tape.
MONO
The sound is recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks and the
mono track of the video tape without any separation.
2. Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired audio mode
appears.
3. The choice is STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT and MONO.
In BIL NICAM playback the primary language is out-
put on the left channel and the secondary channel is
output simultaneously from the right channel when
audio output is set to STEREO.
The primary language will be output from both channels when the audio setting is MONO.
Please note that when adjusting the tracking
control Hi-Fi stereo sound may revert to MONO.
Tape Counter Memory Stop
The Digital Tape Counter can be displayed on the dis-
play window instead of the time by pressing CLK/CNT
on the remote control.The Digital Tape Counter indicates the relative positions of recordings on the tape.
1. Press CLK/CNT.
Press CLEAR to set the counter to 0:00:00.
Press N or start recording.
The tape counter will display the actual play time in
hours, minutes and seconds.
2. Press x when playback or recording is
complete.
Press m.
The tape will rewind and automatically stop when
the counter returns to 0:00:00.
To set the decoder
We have already described, how to connect a decoder
for pay-TV station as CANAL+ or PREMIERE on page
10. For the recording of an encoded station you do not
have to control anything. You just select the station and
wait shortly until the decoding will start.
1. Press i.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press
F or G to select the DECODER.
Press ENTER/OK.
2. Press
3. Press i to retur n to a TV picture.
D or E to select.
ON: When the decoder is connected to the AV2
socket.
OFF: When another VCR is connected to the AV2
socket.
On Screen Display (F.OSD)
You may easily display the current time or tape counter,
amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of week,
programme channel, tape speed and operational mode
of your DVD+VCR on the TV screen.If a recording is
taking place these On Screen Displays will not be
recorded onto the tape.
1. Press CLK/CNT to display.
Press CLK/CNT repeatedly to cycle through the
display options.The tape counter and amount of
tape left will appear if there is a tape loaded.
2. After 3 seconds the majority of the On Screen
Displays will clear leaving only the clock or tape
counter and the amount of tape left on the screen.
Press CLK/CNT again to remove all displays from
the TV screen.
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Additional Operation - VCR part
SYS
12
SET
OSD
ON
OFF
OSD
f
ACMS
Pr-12
P
SET
R
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ANTENNA CONNECT
PLEASE CHECK
HEAD STATUS
TAPE STATUS
NO. OF TIMER PROGRAMME
NEXT TIMER PROGRAMME
SYS
12
SET
OSD
ON
OFF
OSD
f
ACMS
Pr-12
P
SET
R
SYS
12
SET
OSD
ON
OFF
OSD
f
ACMS
Pr-12
P
SET
R
AUTO
4:3
16:9
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Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis)
This feature informs you that there is a problem with your
DVD+VCR.These error messages will appear on the TV
screen.
1. Press i.
Press 11or 22to select .
Press ENTER/OK.
2. Press 33or 44to check a problem.
ANTENNA CONNECT
O PLEASE CHECK:
Connect the aerial into the jack securely.
HEAD STATUS
O PLEASE CLEAN:
Clean your video heads.
TAPE STATUS
O NOT RECORDABLE:
Insert a tape with its protection tab in place
NO. OF TIMER PROGRAMME
O 2
Shows the number of timer recording.
NEXT TIMER PROGRAMME
O PR-01 26 10:00~11:00 SP
Shows the current status of timer recording.
3. Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.
Wide Screen Compatibility 16:9
Your DVD+VCR can record and play back wide screen
aspect ratio programmes (16:9).To record a wide screen
format programme successfully the correct type of wide
screen signal must be broadcast by the TV station.
1. Switch on your DVD+VCR.
Press i.
F or G to select .
Press
Press ENTER/OK.
2. Press v/V repeatedly to select: AUTO, 4:3 or 16:9.
AUTO (Playback mode only)
Automatically plays back Wide-Screen programmes
as Wide-Screen and Normal programmes as normal.
4:3
Only for playing back and recording Normal format
recordings (4:3).
16:9:
Only for playing back and recording Wide-Screen
format recordings (16:9).
3. Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.
To enjoy Wide-Screen playback you must connect
your VCR to the TV using a SCART cable.
Operation
1W Mode (Power save Mode)
Set 1W ON/OFF to ON to place your DVD+VCR into an
economic power save mode.
Nothing is displayed in the display window.
1 Press i.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press
F or G to select the 1W ON/OFF.
Press ENTER/OK.
2. Press
3 Press i.
Notes:
Some function may not be operated in the 1W Mode.
• The 1W Mode is not available in the standby mode for
the timer recording and when turn Power off of the
DVD+VCR after receiving the encoded television signals (CANAL+ or PREMIERE).
•
The encoded television signals (CANAL+ or PREMIERE) are not decoded in the 1W Mode.
D or E to select the ON.
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Additional Operation - VCR part
Recording from External Components
You can record from an external component, such as a
camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD+VCR’s
external inputs.
1. Make sure that the component you want to record
from is connected properly to the DVD+VCR.
2. Press AV repeatedly to select the exter nal input to
record from.
AV 1 for recording from EURO AV1 SCART jacks on
the rear of your unit.
AV 2 for recording from EURO AV2 DECODER
jacks on the rear of your unit.
AV 3 for recording from VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN
(Left & Right) jacks on the front of your unit.
3. Load a recordable tape.
4. Set a recording mode (SP or LP) as necessary by
pressing LPrepeatedly.
5. Play the tape or disc in the external component.If
you have a TV attached to your DVD+VCR, you can
see the video playing.
6. Press REC/ITR on the Remote Control once to start
recording.
The REC indicator lights in the display window.
7. Press STOP to stop recording.
Notes:
•Before recording, confirm the recording start
position.
•If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard,
you will not be able to record it using this unit.See
Copyright on page 6 for more details.
•To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant
Timer Recording.
Copying from DVD to VCR
You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape.
1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck
and close the disc tray.
2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck.
3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want to
start dubbing using the N, BACKWARD,
FORWARD and PAUSE functions.
For best results, pause playback at the point from
which you want to record.
4. Press REC/ITR on the Remote Control.
The DVD goes into PLAY mode and the VCR goes
into RECORD mode. If the DVD disc menu appears,
you may need to press N manually to begin
copying.
5. When the DVD is finished playing, press STOP to
end copying.
Notes:
•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
(or Discs). “LOCK” is displayed in the display
window.
•You must stop the copy process manually when the
DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record
over and over again.
•When you stop the DVD playback during copying,
the recording on VCR is stopped automatically.
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General Playback features - DVD Par t
ButtonsOperations
Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray.
X (PAUSE)During playback, press X to pause playback.
Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.
. / >During playback, press . or > to go to the next
chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current
chapter/track.
Press . twice briefly to step back to the previous
chapter/track.
m / MDuring playback, press m or M repeatedly to select the
required scan speed.
DVD, DivX disc; 4 steps
Video CD, MP3, WMA, Audio CD ; 3 steps
While the playback is paused, press M repeatedly to play in
slow motion (4 steps, forward only).
REPEATRepeatedly press REPEAT during playback to select the
desired repeat mode.
DVD video discs:Chapter/Title/Off Video CDs, Audio CDs,
DivX/MP3/WMA discs:Track/All/Off
A-BPress A-B to define the starting point of a section replay.
Press A-B again to define the ending point of a replay.
Press A-B a third time to cancel the replay.
ZOOMDuring playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to enlarge the
video image (4 steps).
You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV
buttons.Press CLEAR to exit.
RANDOMDuring playback or in stop mode, press RANDOM for random
playback.
TITLEIf the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on
the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.
DISC MENUThe disc menu appears on the screen.
(ANGLE)During playback of DVD disc contains scenes recorded differ-
ent camera angles, press ANGLE repeatedly to select a
desired angle.
(SUBTITLE)During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a
desired subtitle language.
(AUDIO)During playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different
audio language or audio track.
Discs
ALL
ALL
DivXVCDDVD
ALL
Operation
ALL
DivXVCDDVD
ALL
VCDDVD
ACDDivX
DivXVCDDVD
MP3ACD
WMA
DVD
DVD
DVD
DivXDVD
DivXDVD
VCD
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Playing a DVD or Video CD
Notes on general features:
• On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on
the setup menu to use the repeat function (See “PBC”
on page 20).
• If you press > once during Repeat Chapter (Track)
playback, the repeat playback cancels.
• Zoom may not work on some DVDs.
• When you are playing a DVD disc contains scenes
recorded different camera angles, the angle indicator
will blink on the TV screen during scenes recorded at
different angles as an indication that angle switching
is possible
• The A-B repeat function is available only in the
current chapter/track.
.
Additional features
3D Surround
To produce a 3D surround effect that simulates multichannel audio from two stereo speakers (instead of the
five+ speakers normally required for multi-channel audio
from a home theater system).
DivXVCDDVD
1. Press DISPLAY dur ing playback.
2. Use 3 or 4 to select the sound option.
The sound option will be highlighted.
3. Use 1 or 2 to to select “3D SUR”.
To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select “Normal”.
ACD
1. Press AUDIO during playback.
“3D SUR.” appears on the menu screen.
2. To return to nor mal playback, press AUDIO repeat-
edly until “3D SUR.” disappears from the menu
screen.
Marker Search
To enter a Marker
You can start playback from up to nine memorized
points.To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired
point on the disc.The Marker icon appears on the TV
screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to nine
markers.
To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene
1. During disc playback, press SEARCH.The mar ker
search menu appears on the screen.
2. Within 10 seconds, press b / B to select a marker
number that you want to recall or clear.
3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked
scene. Or, Press CLEAR and the marker number is
erased from the list.
4. You can play any marker by inputting its number on
the marker search menu.
Last Scene Memory
This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that
is viewed.The last scene remains in memory even if
you remove the disc from the player or switch off the
player. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized,
the scene is automatically recalled.
Note:
This player does not memorize the scene of a disc if
you switch off the player before commencing to play the
disc.
Screen Saver
The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD
player in Stop mode for about five minutes.
DivXVCDDVD
VCDACDDVD
Time Search
To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:
1. Press DISPLAY dur ing playback.
2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and
“--:--:--” appears.
3. Use numerical buttons to input the required start
time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to
right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR
to remove the numbers you entered.Then input the
correct numbers.
4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the
selected time.
This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files recorded media.
MP3/ WMA/ Audio CD
Once you insert an MP3/WMA files recorded media or
Audio CD, a menu appears on the TV screen.
Press v / V to select a track/file then press PLAY or
ENTER and playback starts.You can use variable
playback functions.Refer to page 29-30.
ID3 T AG
• When playing a file containing information such as
track titles, you can see the information by pressing
DISPLAY.
[ Song, Artist, Album, Comment, Genre ]
Tips:
• Press DISC MENU to move to the next page.
•To switch from the detailed list to the previous folder
list highlight the icon vVusing and press
ENTER.
• On a CD with MP3/WMA and JPEG you can switch
MP3/WMA and JPEG. Press TITLE and MUSIC or
PHOTO word on top of the menu is highlighted.
MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is
limited as follows:
• Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within
32 - 48kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3),
32 - 384 kbps (WMA)
• The player cannot read an MP3/WMA file that has a
file extension other than “.mp3”/ “.wma”.
• CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660
• If you record MP3 / WMA files using software that
cannot create a file system (eg. Direct-CD) it is
impossible to playback MP3 / WMA files. We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates
an ISO 9660 file system.
• File names should have a maximum of 8 letters and
must incorporate an .mp3 or .wma extension.
• They should not contain special letters such as / ?
* : “ < > l etc.
• The total number of files in a folder should be less
than 1190 files.
Programmed Playback
The program function enables you to store your favorite
tracks from any disc in the player memory.
A program can contain 30 tracks.
1. Insert an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files recorded
media. AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears.
2. Press PROGRAM.Themark will appear.
Note:
Press PROGRAM again to exit the program edit mode,
then themark will disappear.
E
3. Select a track on the “List”, then press ENTER to
place the selected track on the “Program” list.
Repeat to place additional tracks on the list.
4. Select the track you want to start playing on the
“Program” list.
5. Press PLAY or ENTER to start. Playback begins in
the order in which you programmed the tracks.
Playback stops after all of the tracks on the
“Program” list have played once.
6. To resume nor mal playback from programmed
playback, select a track on the list and then press
PLAY.
Repeat Programmed Tracks
Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.
• Track: repeats the current track
• All: repeats all the tracks on the “Program” list.
• Off(No display): does not play repeatedly.
Note:
If you press > once during Repeat Track playback,
the repeat playback cancels.
Erasing a Track from “Program” List
1. During STOP mode, press PROGRAM and
E
themark will appear
2. Use vVb Bto select the track that you wish to
erase from the Program list.
3. Press CLEAR. Repeat step 1~3 to erase additional
tracks on the list.
Erasing the Complete Program List
1. During STOP mode, press PROGRAM and
E
themark will appear
2. Use vVb Bto select “Clear All”, then press
ENTER.
Note (in repeated playback only):
The programs are also cleared when the power is off or
the disc is removed.
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Operation
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Viewing a JPEG file
Preview
List
Folder 00
Folder 01
Folder 02
Folder 03
Folder 04
01 FILE 01
02 FILE 02
03 FILE 03
>>>
PHOTO
/FILE 01
This unit can play JPEG files recorded media.
1. Insert a JPEG files recorded media. The PHOTO
menu appears on the TV screen.
2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A
list of files in the folder appears.
3. If you want to view a particular file, press
v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY.
4. To return to the PHOTO menu while watching pictures, press STOP.
Tips:
• If you are in a file list and want to return to the previ-
ous Folder list, use v / V buttons to highlight and
press ENTER.
• Press DISC MENU to move to the next page.
• There are three Slide Speed options : >>> (Fast),
>> (Normal) and > (Slow).
Use vVbBto highlight . Then, use b / B to
select the option you want to use then press ENTER.
• On a disc with MP3/WMA and JPEG you can switch
MP3/WMA and JPEG. Press TITLE and MUSIC or
PHOTO word on top of the menu is highlighted.
• While watching a picture, press RETURN to hide the
help menu.
Slide Show
Use vVbBto highlight the (Slide Show) then
press ENTER.
Moving to another File
Press . or > or cursor (b or B) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file.
Zoom
During watching pictures, press ZOOM to enlarge the
video image (4 steps).
You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV buttons.
To rotate picture
Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the picture clockwise or counter clockwise.
JPEG disc compatibility with this player is limited
as follows:
• Depending upon the size and number of JPEG
files, it could take a long time for this unit to read
the disc’s contents.If you do not see an on-screen
display after several minutes, some of the files may
be too large — reduce the resolution of the JPEG
files to less than 5 million pixels and burn another
disc.
• The total number of files in a folder should be less
than 1190 files.
• Some discs may be incompatible due to a different
recording format or the condition of disc.
• Ensure that all the selected files have the “.jpg”
extensions when copying into the CD layout.
• If the files have “.jpe”or “.jpeg” extensions, please
rename them as “.jpg” file.
• File names without “.jpg” extension will not be able
to be read by this unit. Even though the files are
shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.
Still Picture
1. Press PAUSE/STEP during slide show.
The player will now go into PAUSE mode.
2. To return to the slide show, press PLAY or press
PAUSE/STEP again.
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Playing a DivX Movie file
Using this DVD Player you can play DivX file.
1. Insert a DivX file recorded media. The MOVIE menu
appears on the TV screen.
MOVIE
0:00:00
List
Movie Folder 1
Movie Folder 2
Movie Folder 3
Movie Folder 4
Movie Folder 5
Movie Folder 6
Movie Folder 7
Movie Folder 8
2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A
list of files in the folder appears.
3. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to
highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY.
You can use variable playback functions.Refer to
page 29-30.
4. Press STOP to stop the playback.The Movie menu
appears
Tips:
• If you are in a file list and want to return to the previ-
ous Folder list, use the v / V buttons on the remote to
highlight and press ENTER.
• Press DISC MENU to move to the next page.
• On a CD with MP3/WMA, JPEG and MOVIE file, you
can switch MUSIC, PHOTO and MOVIE menu. Press
TITLE and MUSIC, PHOTO and MOVIE word on top
of the menu is highlighted.
• The picture may not displayed properly while DivX
playback.Set your TV system to AUTO or PAL-60
mode to restore the picture, if available.
• The disc subtitle may not be displayed properly, if a
DivX subtitle is downloaded through the internet.
• If the Disc Subtitle setup menu does not have the
DivX subtitle language you are going to play, the subtitle may not be displayed properly.
Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle
If the subtitle does not display properly during playback,
press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds then press
b / B to select another language code until the subtitle
is displayed properly.
DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited
as follows:
•Available resolution size of the DivX file is under
720x576 (W x H) pixel.
• The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by
56 characters.
• If there is impossible code to express in the DivX
file, it may be displayed as " _ " mark on the
display.
• If the number of the screen frame is over 30
per 1 second, this unit may not operate
normally.
•If the video and audio structure of recorded file
is not interleaved, either video or audio is outputted.
• If the file is recorded with GMC, the unit supports only 1-point of the record level.
GMC?
*
GMC is the acronym for Global Motion
Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in
MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like
DivX or Xvid, have this option.
There are different levels of GMC encoding,
usually called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.
• Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),
within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3),
32 - 192kbps (WMA)
• Not all the WMA Audio format is compatible with
this unit.
Operation
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Playing a DVD VR format Disc
DVD-VR
This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the
DVD-Video for mat that have been finalized using a
DVD-recorder.
• This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the
Video Recording (VR) format.
1. Insert a disc and close the tray, It start playing
automatically.
2. The DVD-VR menu appears on the TV screen when
you press DISC MENU buttons while playing.
3. Press v / V to select a track then press PLAY or
ENTER and playback starts.
4. Press DISC MENU to move to the list menu.
Note:
• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played in this
player.
• Some DVD-VR disc are made with CPRM data by
DVD RECORDER.Player does not support these
kinds of discs
What is ‘CPRM’?
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble
system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’
broadcast programs.CPRM stands for Content
Protection for Recordable Media.
This player is CPRM compatible, which means that
you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but
you cannot then make a copy of those recordings.
CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW
discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings
can only be played on players that are specifically
compatible with CPRM.
.
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Additional Operation
Maintenance and Service
Refer to the information in this chapter before
contacting a service technician.
Handling the Unit
When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and packing
materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum
protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed
at the factory.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
•Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray
near the unit.
•Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact
with the unit for a long period of time. since they
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces
are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.
Operation
Maintaining the Unit
The DVD+VCR is a high-tech, precision device. If the
optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or
worn, the picture quality could be diminished.
Depending on the operating environment, regular
inspection and maintenance are recommended after
every 1,000 hours of use.
For details, please contact your nearest authorized
service center.
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Language and Area Code List
Language Code List
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Saudi ArabiaSA
SenegalSN
SingaporeSG
Slovak RepublicSK
SloveniaSI
South AfricaZA
South KoreaKR
SpainES
Sri LankaLK
SwedenSE
SwitzerlandCH
TaiwanTW
ThailandTH
TurkeyTR
UgandaUG
UkraineUA
United StatesUS
UruguayUY
UzbekistanUZ
VietnamVN
ZimbabweZW
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Troubleshooting
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
Symptom
No power.
The power is on, but
the DVD player does
not work.
No picture.
No sound.
The picture is poor.
The DVD player does
not start playback.
The remote control
does not work properly.
Video tape cannot be
inserted.
No Hi-Fi sound
No NICAM sound
recording
Cause
The power cord is disconnected.
No disc is inser ted.
The TV is not set to receive this unit’s
signal output.
The video cable is not connected
securely.
The Progressive Scan is set to “On” on
the setup menu but is connected to a
standard (analog) television.
The equipment connected with the
audio cable is not set to receive DVD
signal output.
The audio cables are not connected
securely.
The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.
The Audio option is set to the wrong
position.
The disc is dir ty.
The TV channels are not tuned in properly.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is not placed within the guide.
The disc is dir ty.
The Rating level is set.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and this unit.
The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
Is the cassette compar tment empty?
Audio mode is not set properly.
NICAM mode is not set properly.
Correction
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
Inser t a disc.
Select the appropriate video input mode
on the TV so the picture from the this
unit appears on the TV screen.
Connect the video cable into the jacks
securely.
Set Progressive Scan to “Off”
(see page 18).
Select the correct input mode of the
audio receiver so you can listen to the
sound from the this unit.
Connect the audio cable into the jacks
securely.
Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.
Set the Audio option to the correct posi-
tion, then turn on the DVD player again
by pressing POWER.
Clean the disc.
Check tuning, carry out tuning again.
Inser t a playable disc. (Check the disc
type and Regional code.)
Place the disc with the playback side
down.
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
Clean the disc.
Cancel the Rating function or change
the rating level.
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Eject the tape in.
Select “STEREO” by repeatedly pressing
“AUDIO” on the remote control.
Make sure NICAM in the menu is set to
AUTO for the station to be recorded.
Reference
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Specification
General
Power requirementsAC 220-240V, 50 Hz
Power consumption17W
Dimensions (approx.)430 x 78.5 x 265 mm (W x H x D)
Mass (approx.)4.2 kg
Operating temperature5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)
Operating humidity5 % to 90 %
Timer24 hours display type
RF ModulatorUHF 22 - 68 (Adjustable)
System
Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
Video Head systemDouble azimuth 6 heads, helical scanning.
Signal systemPAL
Frequency responseDVD (PCM 96 kHz):8 Hz to 44 kHz
DVD (PCM 48 kHz):8 Hz to 22 kHz
CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratioMore than 100dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only)
Harmonic distortionLess than 0.008%
Dynamic rangeMore than 100 dB (DVD)
More than 95 dB (CD)
Inputs (VCR)
Audio-6.0dBm, more than 10 kohms (SCART)
-6.0dBm, more than 47 kohms (RCA)
Video1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced (SCART/RCA)
Outputs (DVD)
VIDEO OUT1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1
(Progressive Scan)(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2
RGB output0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Audio output (coaxial audio)0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1
Audio output (analog audio)2.0 Vr ms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R)x2/SCART (TO TV)
Outputs (VCR)
Audio-6.0dBm, less than 1 kohms (SCART)
Video1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced (SCART)
RGB output0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
P/NO : 3834RV0038UTARGA GmbH Lange Wende 41 59494 Soest Germany
www.targa-online.com
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