Dvd Player & Video Cassette Recorder

DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC18BUS HR-XVC19SUS

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT1086-001A

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REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to DO NOT OPEN Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK ence when the product is operated in a residential OF ELECTRIC SHOCK installation. This product generates, uses, and can DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE used in accordance with the instruction manual, may REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE cause harmful interference to radio communications. PERSONNEL. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- within an equilateral triangle is intended to tion, which can be determined by turning the product alert the user to the presence of uninsulated off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the dangerous voltage within the product’s enclo- interference by one or more of the following measures: sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. The exclamation point within an equilateral • Increase the separation between the product and triangle is intended to alert the user to the receiver. presence of important operating and mainte- • Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit dif- nance (servicing) instructions in the literature ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. accompanying the product. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. product’s compliance is: WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined JVC Americas Corp. space such as a bookcase or similar unit. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470 Phone: 973-317-5000.

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 CAUTION: appliance and has no additional outlets or branch cir- This product employs a Laser System. cuits. Check the specification page of this owner's man- To ensure proper use of this product, please read this ual to be certain. owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, authorized service center. loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out proce- power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dures other than those specified herein may result in dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in elec- hazardous radiation exposure. tric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer. CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the appara- abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in tus. a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appli- CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIA- ance. TION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use SERIAL NUMBER: radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. the modifications are expressly approved in the instruc- This number is unique to this unit and not available to tion manual. The user could lose the authority to oper- others. You should record requested information here ate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modifi- and retain this guide as a permanent record of your pur- cation is made. chase. Model No. ______Serial No. ______

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANU- AL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFER- ENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or product is operated. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating the product. and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this product near water. – For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid table specified by the manufacturer, or sold cleaners. with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in to avoid injury from tip-over. accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the when unused for long periods of time. product and to protect it from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person- product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. nel. Servicing is required when the product has This product should not be placed in a built-in instal- been damaged in any way, such as power-sup- lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven- ply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions spilled or objects have fallen into the product, have been adhered to. the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radi- dropped. ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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Contents VCR Tape Recording ...... 22-25 Basic Instructions ...... 22 Introduction ...... 5 Timer Recording ...... 22-23 Moisture Condensation ...... 5 Instant Timer Recording ...... 24 Symbols Used in this Manual ...... 5 Recording from External Components . .24 About the Symbol Display ...... 5 Copying from DVD to VCR ...... 25 Notes on Discs ...... 5 On-Screen Display - VCR ...... 25 Types of Playable Discs ...... 6 Additional VCR Information ...... 26 Disc-related terms ...... 6 VCR Auto Play System ...... 26 Regional Code ...... 7 S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) ...... 26 Notes on Regional Codes ...... 7 Easy Information ...... 26 Notes on Copyrights ...... 7 Playing a DVD or Video CD ...... 27-29 Notice for Progressive Scan Use ...... 7 Playback Setup ...... 27 About the Remote Control ...... 7 General Features ...... 27-29 Selecting the Viewing Source ...... 7 • Moving to another TITLE ...... 27 Front Panel ...... 8 • Moving to another CHAPTER ...... 27 Remote Control ...... 9 • Slow Motion ...... 27 Rear Panel ...... 10 • Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . .28 • Search ...... 28 Preparation ...... 10 • Time Search ...... 28 Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . .11 • Marker Search ...... 28 Basic TV Connections ...... 11-12 • Repeat ...... 28 Optional TV Connections ...... 12 • Repeat A-B ...... 28 Audio Connection for DVD ...... 12-13 • Zoom ...... 28 Initial Settings - VCR ...... 14-15 • Changing the Audio Channel ...... 29 General Operation ...... 14 • Last Scene Memory ...... 29 CLOCK ...... 14 • Screen Saver ...... 29 • Auto Clock Set ...... 14 Special DVD Features ...... 29 • Manual Clock Set ...... 14 • Checking the contents of DVD discs: PROGRAM ...... 14 Menus ...... 29 TUNING ...... 15 • Title Menu ...... 29 • Auto Channel Programming ...... 15 • Disc Menu ...... 29 • To Add or Erase Channels ...... 15 • Camera Angle ...... 29 SETUP ...... 15 • Changing the Audio Language ...... 29 • FUNCTION OSD ...... 15 • Subtitles ...... 29 • AUDIO MODE ...... 15 On-Screen Display - DVD ...... 30 • BROADCAST TYPE Maintenance and Service ...... 30 (STEREO / SAP / MONO) ...... 15 Playing an Audio CD Disc ...... 31 • AUDIO OUTPUT Audio CD Disc Features ...... 31 (STEREO / LEFT / RIGHT) ...... 15 • Pause ...... 31 Initial Settings - DVD ...... 16-19 • Moving to another Track ...... 31 General Operation ...... 16 • Repeat Track / All / Off ...... 31 LANGUAGE ...... 16 • Search ...... 32 DISPLAY ...... 17 • Random ...... 32 AUDIO ...... 18 • Repeat A-B ...... 32 OTHERS ...... 19 Programmed Playback ...... 32 Viewing a JPEG Disc ...... 34 Operation ...... 20 Slide Show ...... 34 VCR Tape Playback ...... 20-21 Still Picture ...... 34 Basic Instructions ...... 20 Moving to another File ...... 34 Auto Tracking ...... 20 Zoom ...... 34 Manual Tracking ...... 20 To rotate picture ...... 34 Search ...... 20 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . .20 Reference ...... 35 Slow Motion ...... 21 Language Codes ...... 35 CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) ...... 21 Area Codes ...... 35 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo / MTS Broadcast . . . . .21 Troubleshooting ...... 36-37 Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound ...... 21 Specifications ...... 38 MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound) ...... 21 Warranty (Only in U.S.A.) ...... 39

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Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read About the Symbol Display this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permit- This manual provides information on the operation ted by this unit or the disc or not available at that and maintenance of your DVD+VCR. Should the time. unit require service, contact an Authorized Service Center. Notes on Discs Moisture Condensation Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold Never operate the DVD+VCR immediately after the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not moving it from a cold location to a warm location. get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on Leave it unplugged for two or three hours without the disc. operating it. If you use the DVD+VCR in such a situation, it may damage discs/tapes and internal parts.

Symbols Used in this Manual Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of Note: Indicates special notes and operating heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to features. direct sunlight.

Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before play- A section whose title has one of the following ing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the symbols is applicable only to the disc represented disc from the center out. by the symbol.

DVD DVD VCD Video CDs CD Audio CDs JPEG JPEG Discs

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, ben- zine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

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Types of Playable Discs Disc-related terms

JPEG DVD Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a com- (8 cm / 12 cm disc) pressed file format that allows you to save images Video CD (VCD) with no limit on the number of colors. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Title (DVD only) Audio CD A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) For example the main feature could be title 1, a documentary describing how the film was made In addition, this unit plays DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD- could be title 2, and cast interviews could be title RW, DVD+RW, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains 3. Each title is assigned a reference number audio titles, and/or JPEG files. enabling you to locate it easily.

Notes: Chapter (DVD only) A chapter is a segment of a title such as a scene • Depending on the conditions of the recording in a film or one interview in a series. Each chapter equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD -R, DVD is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to +R, DVD -RW, DVD +RW) disc itself, some locate the chapter you want. Depending on the CD-R/RW (or DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW, disc, chapters may not be recorded. DVD +RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. Track • DVD-RW disc can only be played if it was A distinct element of audio/visual information, recorded in VIDEO mode and finalized. such as the picture or sound track for a specific • Do not attach any seal or label to either side language (DVD), or a musical piece on a video or (the labelled side or the recorded side) of a audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, disc. enabling you to locate the track you want. DVD discs allow one track of video (with multiple • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., angles) and several tracks of audio. heart-shaped or octagonal) since they may result in malfunctions. Types of Video CDs There are two types of Video CDs: Notes on DVDs and Video CDs • Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0) Some playback operations of DVDs and Video PBC (playback control) functions allow you to CDs may be intentionally programmed by soft- interact with the system via menus, search ware manufacturers. This unit plays DVDs and functions, or other typical computer-like opera- Video CDs according to disc content designed by tions. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution the software manufacturer, therefore some play- can be played if they are included in the disc. back features may not be available or other functions may be added. • Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1) Operated in the same way as Audio CDs, these discs allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not equipped with PBC.

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Regional Code About the Remote Control This DVD+VCR is designed Operation Range and manufactured for playback 1 ALL of region “1” encoded DVD Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor software. This unit can play and press the buttons. only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”. Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor.

Notes on Regional Codes Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of Introduction • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or the remote sensor. more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. Battery installation This number must match your DVD+VCR’s regional code or the disc cannot play. Detach the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert • If you try to play a DVD with a different region two (R03/AAA) size batteries with 3 code from your player, the message “Check and # aligned correctly. Regional Code” appears on the TV screen. Do not mix old and new batteries and Notes on Copyrights: never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc. It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copy- righted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function Selecting the Viewing Source developed by Macrovision. Copy protection sig- You must select one of your output sources (DVD nals are recorded on some discs. When recording or VCR) to view on the TV screen. and playing the pictures of these discs picture • If you want to view DVD deck output source: noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by Press DVD until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output source of DVD deck method claims of certain U.S. patents and other is viewed on the TV screen. intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this • If you want to view VCR deck output source: copyright protection technology must be author- Press VCR until VCR indicator in the display ized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended window lights and output source of VCR deck for home and other limited viewing uses only is viewed on the TV screen. unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Notes: Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. • If you insert a disc while the DVD+VCR is in the VCR mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to DVD mode automatically. Notice for Progressive Scan Use • If you insert a cassette tape without prevention tab CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL while the DVD+VCR is in the DVD mode, the HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE DVD+VCR will switch to VCR mode automatically. FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT • To selecting and viewing the E to E sources (tuner, AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DIS- line1, line2), the unit must be in VCR mode. PLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, Manufactured under license from Dolby IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STAN- symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labora- DARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE tories. QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COM- PATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks DVD+VCR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUS- of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. TOMER SERVICE CENTER. This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.

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Front Panel

a Disc Tray (DVD deck) [P] Indicates when the Progressive scan is Insert a disc here. active. b Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Indicates repeat mode. Insert a video cassette here. DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a c POWER 1/: timer recording is programmed (VCR Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. part only). d REW (m) A cassette is in the VCR deck. - DVD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or The VCR deck is selected. track, press twice in quick successions to go to VCR previous chapter or track. Press and hold button REC DVD+VCR is Recording.(VCR part only) for about two seconds to search backward. - VCR: Rewinds the tape during the stop mode or PM Indicates PM time. (AM is not diplayed.) for fast reverse picture search. TV Lights when TV mode is active. N e PLAY ( ) Indicates total playing time, Starts playback of a disc or tape. elapsed time, remaining time f FF (M) or current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc). - DVD: Skip to next chapter or track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search. k Remote Sensor - VCR: Advances the tape during the STOP mode Point the DVD+VCR Remote Control here. or for fast forward picture search. l EJECT (Z) g STOP (x) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Stops playback of the disc or tape. m CH -/+ h PAUSE (X) To scan up or down through memorized chan- Pause playback or recording. Press repeatedly for nels. frame-by-frame playback. n REC (z) i OPEN/CLOSE (Z) To record normally or to activate One-touch Timer Opens or closes the disc tray. Recording by repeated presses. j Display Windows o VCR/DVD (output select) Select one of your output sources to view on the TV screen between DVD and VCR. p LINE2 (VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) input) Connect to the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). DVD The DVD deck is selected. A disc is in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when no disc.)

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Remote Control DISPLAY Accesses On-Screen Display. Switches between the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display. DVD Select the DVD+VCR function mode to DVD. EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. ENTER/OK Confirms menu selections. Displays

functions on the TV screen. Introduction MARKER Marks any point during playback. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens and closes the disc tray. PAUSE (X) Pause playback or recording. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. PLAY (N) Starts playback. POWER (1/:) Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. PROGRAM Shows or hides the menu for Program playback of Audio CD. RANDOM Plays tracks in random order. REC (z) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. REPEAT Repeats chapter, track, title or all. REPEAT A-B Repeats sequence between two points (A and B). RETURN (O) Removes the setup menu. REW (m)/FF (M) - DVD: Search backward or forward. - VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast backward/forward picture search. SEARCH Displays Marker Search menu. SETUP MENU Accesses or removes DVD Setup menu and VCR menu. SKIP (. / >) Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current 0-9 Selects numbered options in a menu. chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track. bBvV Selects menu options. SPEED Selects recording speed. Fast forwards picture search through 30 seconds of x recording. STOP ( ) Stops playback or recording. AUX Selects the VCR deck’s source SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2). TITLE Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available. A.MONITOR Selects an audio language (DVD) or an TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner audio channel (VCD). or by the TV tuner. ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. VCR Select the DVD+VCR function mode to VCR. CH -/+ Selects VCR channels. Adjusts manually the ZOOM Enlarges DVD video image. tape’s picture on the TV screen. CLEAR (0000) Removes a mark on the Marker Note: Search menu. The Remote Control of a JVC TV or Receiver will not DISC MENU Accesses menu on a DVD disc. operate the unit.

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Rear Panel

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a ANT.IN e AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD OUT) Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this ter- Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio minal. inputs. b VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO f AC Power Cord (Left/Right)) Plug into the power source. Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, g RF. OUT Camcorder). Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. c DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO h COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack) (Left/Right)) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. d COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

Preparation

Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information.

Notes: • The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

• Make sure the DVD+VCR is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

• Do not connect the DVD+VCR’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phone in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not connect the DVD+VCR via another VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

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Connecting an Antenna To view or record a CATV channel when using cable box or Cable TV 1. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel a Antenna: (CH 3 or 4). Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV 2. Set the DVD+VCR channel selector to the and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 cable output channel. (Example: CH3) ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR. If your anten- 3. Select a channel using the cable converter. na cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adap- Notes: tor over the ANT.IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it • With this connection, you cannot record one pro- into to the DVD+VCR. gram while viewing another. b Cable TV: • If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set. If your cable connection has no converter or descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD+VCR. If a converter is required connect a coaxial cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the converter, and a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on Preparation the converter to the ANT IN on your DVD+VCR. This cable hookup permits both TV and DVD+VCR operation. Basic TV Connections

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV. Antenna Antenna Rear of TV

ANTENNA VIDEO AUDIO INPUT INPUT INPUT

L R

OR OR R V A1

Rear of DVD+VCR

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Pr Pb Y R L COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT

Rear of TV

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RF coaxial connection Optional TV Connections Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied These connections support only DVD playback. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). The tuner and VCR still output through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR OUT (A, V) jacks.

How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel Component Video / Progressive Scan connection 1. When the DVD+VCR is turned off, press and hold both CH - and CH + on the front panel for If your television is a high-definition or “digital more than five seconds. “RF03” or “RF04” ready” television, you may take advantage of the appears in the display window. DVD+VCR’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. 2. Press either CH - or CH + to change the RF output channel (RF03 or RF04). Tune the TV 1. Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE to this channel. SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD+VCR to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an 3. Turn off the DVD+VCR. optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks Audio/Video connection of the DVD+VCR to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (A2) using an optional audio cables. 1. Connect the DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the video in jack on the TV Notes: using an optional video cable (V). • When you use Composite Video signal, set the 2. Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO Progressive Scan to “Off” on the setup menu. OUT jacks on the DVD+VCR to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (A1) using an • Progressive scan does not work with the Composite video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack). optional audio cables. • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan for- Note: mat, the picture will appear scrambled. Switch to composite video output. If you use this connection, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

Audio Connection for DVD You can listen to playback using DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1), AUDIO OUT (A2), COAXIAL (X) and RF. OUT (R) connections. COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) is used only for listening to DVD playback. (See page 11.)

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the DVD+VCR to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using an optional audio cables (A1, A2).

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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two Connecting External Audio/Video (A/V) channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an source to DVD+VCR Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multichannel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks on DTS) the DVD+VCR to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional 1. Connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO audio/video cables. (Refer to page 24 for OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding “Recording from External Components”.) in jack on your amplifier. Use a digital (COAXI- AL X) audio cable. 2. You will need to activate the DVD+VCR’s digital output. (See “AUDIO” on page 18).

Digital Multi-channel sound Jack panel of external source 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 DVD+VCR (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. Preparation

Caution: This DVD+VCR is not equipped with DTS decoder, but DTS will be output through Digital coaxial out when DTS audio stream is selected in DVD disc soundtrack menu.

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. • Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. • To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-screen display, press A.MONITOR.

Rear of DVD+VCR

A1 A2 X

L R COAXIAL

AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUT Amplifier (Receiver)

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Initial Settings - VCR • AUTO CLOCK SET The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make factory. In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks various adjustments to items such as clock set- for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data ting, and timer recordings. Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. Your DVD+VCR allows Remote Control adjust- - Use b / B to choose ON or OFF. ment of several features. • DAYLIGHT SAVINGS You can turn Daylight Savings On or Off manu- General Operation ally. If you choose “AUTO”, the DVD+VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast 1. Press VCR on the Remote Control. in the signal (channel). 2. Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu will - Use b / B to choose AUTO, ON or OFF. appear. • TIME ZONE You can set your local Time Zone manually. If you choose “AUTO”, the DVD+VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds in a broadcast signal. - Use b / B to choose the correct time zone (AUTO, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA or HAWAII). Notes: v V 3. Use / to select the desired menu, then • The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD+VCR to press ENTER / OK. set up the clock while the DVD+VCR is turned off. 4. Use v / V to choose a desired option on the • There are cases where the TV station does not send selected Menu. Then use b / B to choose a or sends wrong date and/or time information and the desired setting. DVD+VCR sets the incorrect time. If this happens we recommend that you set the clock manually. 5. Press SETUP MENU when finished.

Note: Manual Clock Set Menus remain on-screen for 3 minutes. Use v / V / b / B to enter the necessary information. • MONTH : Choose the month. • DAY : Choose the date. The day of the week will display automatically. CLOCK • YEAR : Choose the year. The DVD+VCR gives you two ways to set the time • TIME : Choose the time. and date: the Auto Clock Feature or Manually. Press and hold b / B to advance clock continuously.

Auto Clock Set Notes: • If setting the clock manually, “AUTO CLOCK SET” must set to “OFF”. If it is left set to “ON,” it will over- ride the manual setting after the unit is turned off. • The clock uses the 12-hour system. Be sure to set AM and PM correctly. PROGRAM The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one year. (See pages 23-24).

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TUNING SETUP

This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.

Auto Channel Programming

FUNCTION OSD The on-screen display can be turned on or off.

AUDIO MODE The DVD+VCR has two separate audio playback systems, the high quality VHS Hi-Fi system and standard NORMAL mono system. The same audio is generally recorded on both systems. The 1. Choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then VHS Hi-Fi system plays on separate (left and Preparation b B use / to select TUNER. right) channels, and the NORMAL system plays Use b / B to switch among TUNER, LINE1, and monaural sound. The normal track is always LINE2. played so the cassette can be played on a 2. Choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET option, DVD+VCR that does not have VHS Hi-Fi. then use b / B to find channels. BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO / SAP / MONO) • The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels (TV/CATV) in the area and Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) carries place them in the tuner’s memory. stereo and/or Second Audio Program (SAP) bilin- • After the AUTO CHANNEL SET is complete, the gual signals. Set this display to the desired posi- TUNING menu will hide and return to the TV tion when both MTS stereo and SAP signals are screen automatically. received. When only one of the MTS signal is • If the power fails or the DVD+VCR is unplugged received, the DVD+VCR automatically selects the the channel settings are kept in memory for only 3 corresponding receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) seconds. regardless of the selected position. For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO 3. Make sure the TUNING BAND is set appropri- position. The DVD+VCR will then record a ately (TV or CATV). STEREO program when available, and record a • TV : If you are using a standard antenna to mono program IF the program is NOT IN receive channels. STEREO. For weak STEREO and/or SAP broad- • CATV : If you are using basic cable to receive casts, changing the display to mono may give channels. clearer sound.

AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO / LEFT / RIGHT) To Add or Erase Channels Used during playback [when AUDIO MODE (HI-FI/ This feature allows you to add or erase channels NORMAL) is in HI-FI position] for selecting the from memory manually. audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT termi- 1. Choose the CH. ADD/DEL option, then use b nals (L ch and R ch), and RF.OUT. This display / B to select a channel to add or erase. setting should normally be left in the stereo position, so that when a stereo tape is played, the 2. Use ENTER / OK to add or erase the channel. stereo sound will be heard through the left and right Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add or erase other channels. If a mono tape is played and the audio channels. output is set to stereo, the same mono sound will be heard from both left and right channels. 3. Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV In addition to the above settings, these other screen. sources are also affected: 1. Playback of CD, DVD or VCD 2. Output of built in tuner, Line 1 or Line 2

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Initial Settings - DVD LANGUAGE

By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make LANGUAGE various adjustments to items such as picture and Menu Language English

sound. You can also set a language for the subti- Disc Audio Original tles and the Setup menu, among other things. For Disc Subtitle Original details on each Setup menu item, see pages 16 to Disc Menu Original 19.

To display and exit the Menu: Move Select Press SETUP MENU to display the menu. A second press of SETUP MENU will take you back to Menu Language initial screen. Select a language for the VCR and DVD’s setup To go to the next level: menu and information display. Press B on the Remote Control. Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu DVD To go back to the previous level: Press b on the Remote Control. Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. Original: Refers to the original language in which General Operation the disc was recorded. 1. Press DVD on the Remote Control. Other: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER / OK to enter the correspon- 2. Press SETUP MENU. ding 4-digit number according to the language The Setup menu appears. code list in the reference chapter (see p. 35). If v V you enter the wrong language code, press 3. Use / to select the desired option then CLEAR (0000). press B to move to the second level. The screen shows the current setting for the Off (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle. 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. 6. Press SETUP MENU or PLAY (N) to exit the Setup menu.

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DISPLAY 4. When the confirm menu appears on your screen “Cancel” is highlighted as default. Use the b button to highlight “Enter”. DISPLAY

TV Aspect 4 : 3

Display Mode Letterbox

Progressive Scan Off

Move Select

5. Pressing ENTER ✳ O❏ will set this unit to pro- TV Aspect DVD gressive scan mode. 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Notes: 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. • If you set Progressive Scan to ON in error, you must reset the DVD+VCR. Press STOP (x) and hold it for more than five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, Display Mode DVD and a picture will once again be visible on a conven- Display Mode setting works only when the TV tional analog TV or monitor. Preparation Aspect mode is set to “4:3”. • Do not turn off this DVD+VCR while the “PROGRES- SIVE SCAN MODE” message is displayed in the TV Letterbox: Displays a wide picture with bands on screen. the upper and lower portions of the screen. Panscan: Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Progressive Scan DVD 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/progressive out of this unit to the input of your monitor/television, set your television or monitor to component/progressive Input. 1. Select “Progressive Scan” on the DISPLAY menu then press B.

2. Select “On” using the v / V buttons.

3. Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection. The confirm menu will appear.

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AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) DVD Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s options. Set this unit’s AUDIO options according soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic to the type of audio system you use. presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the

AUDIO dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest Dolby Digital Bitstream

DTS Bitstream ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a

MPEG PCM lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set Sample Freq. 48 kHz DRC to On for this effect. DRC On

Move Select

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG DVD 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 down- mixed 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 ver- ify its capabilities.

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OTHERS B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) The Auto Play, and B.L.E. settings can be To select the black level of playback pictures. changed. Set your preference and monitor’s ability. On: Expanded grey scale. (0 IRE cut off) OTHERS Off: Standard grey scale. (7.5 IRE cut off) PBC On Auto Play On B.L.E. Off

Move Select

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 Preparation 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 inserted. 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. On: Auto Play function is active. Off: Auto Play function is not active.

Note: The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs.

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Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR Manual Tracking and DVD. To manually adjust the tracking use the CH -/+ VCR Tape Playback buttons during playback.

Press the VCR button to select the device to be Notes: operated. • Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment. • Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for Basic Instructions more than 3 seconds. 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO Search connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to This function lets you visually search for a tape VIDEO. section in either direction: forward and reverse. During the high-speed picture search modes, the 3. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) The indicator lights and the DVD+VCR appear. Also, a short time is needed to stabilize powers on automatically. the tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode so slight interference may be observed during this 4. If the (TIMER) indicator in the display win- time. dow is lit press POWER 1/: once. To search: 5. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the m M unit starts playback automatically. 1. Press REW ( ) or FF ( ) during play- If not, press PLAY (N). back. N 6. Press STOP (x) to stop playback. If the tape 2. To return to playback, press PLAY ( ). reaches the end before you press STOP (x) the DVD+VCR automatically stops, rewinds Notes: and ejects the tape. • After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the DVD+VCR returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video Notes: heads. • It is not necessary to select the tape speed for play- • During the tape fast rewinding (backward or for- back because it is automatically selected by the ward), don’t press the same button (REW or FF) DVD+VCR. again. Otherwise it takes more time to rewind the Also, during playback the TV/VCR selector switches tape. to VCR mode automatically. • When playing back tapes that have been over- recorded with new content, the original audio may Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame be audible during auto tracking. Playback

1. Press PAUSE (X) during playback. Auto Tracking A still picture appears on the TV screen and the audio is muted. Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks when: 2. If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using CH -/+ on the Remote Control. • A tape is played for the first time. 3. Press PAUSE (X) repeatedly to advance the • The tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes. video picture one frame at a time. • Streaks or snow appear due to scratches on N the tape. 4. To return to playback, press PLAY ( ). Note: After 5 minutes in STILL mode the DVD+VCR stops to protect the tape and video heads.

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Slow Motion 1. While in still mode, press FF (M). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use CH -/+ on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking.

3. To return to the normal speed, press PLAY 2. Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO N ( ). so that the left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound Notes: (R) is heard from the right speaker. • During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen. This is normal. • After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the DVD+VCR goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) The other options are (LEFT) POSITION, which results in the left channel sound (L) This feature is useful for skipping commercials or being heard from both speakers or (RIGHT) short program segments. POSITION, which results in the right channel 1. Press in playback mode. sound (R) being heard from both speakers. The DVD+VCR performs a fast forward picture 3. Insert a cassette and press PLAY (N). search through 30 seconds of recording. 2. Press again to extend the search time by Note: an addition 30 seconds. The maximum search If playing back a HI-FI tape produces noisy audio, man- time is 3 minutes. ually change the menu setting from HI-FI to NORMAL. 3. When the search is complete, the DVD+VCR goes into playback mode automatically. MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound) This DVD+VCR can decode MTS stereo and bilin-

gual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It Operation VHS Hi-Fi Stereo / MTS also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies as long as they operate on assigned Broadcast cable frequencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS stereo/bilingual TV sound system. This DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. Multichannel TV Sound Indicator (MTS) The information below gives a brief description of When you press ENTER / OK one or both of the Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in indicators appears on the TV Screen. the Hi-Fi audio mode. STEREO Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound The DVD+VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE A stereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a option is in the STEREO position. The DVD+VCR stereo audio system is required for true stereo can also record mono audio onto the mono audio playback. To experience the full and rich stereo track. sound available with Hi-Fi recorded tapes, we recommend the connection of this unit to a home SAP stereo audio system. Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is used for a second language or additional 1. Set the AUDIO MODE option to HI-FI on the information. VCR SETUP menu. STEREO/SAP Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired recording mode (STEREO or SAP).

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VCR Tape Recording To record one TV program while watching another Basic Instructions 1. Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during 1. Turn on the DVD+VCR and TV. recording. The TV indicator appears. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel 2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed. (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. Timer Recording 4. Select the desired channel using CH -/+. 5. If you are recording from another source via For unattended recording, you must input the audio/video input jacks (at the rear or front channels to be recorded and the starting and end- panel), select LINE1 or LINE2 using AUX, CH ing times. + or CH -. Things to know before starting 6. Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SPEED. This DVD+VCR is not If you try to set the program timer before set- designed to record in LP mode. ting the clock, “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” appears for a moment and then CLOCK 7. Set the MTS mode (STEREO or SAP). Set the menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP if applica- and date before proceeding. ble. 8. Press REC (z) and recording starts. The REC 1. Turn on the DVD+VCR and the TV. indicator appears in the display window. If a 2. Be sure the TV is set to the DVD+VCR output cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cas- channel (3 or 4). sette is ejected. 3. Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING 9. Press STOP (x) to stop recording. If the tape menu is set appropriately (TV or CATV). reaches the end before STOP (x) is pressed, the DVD+VCR stops, rewinds and ejects the 4. Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu tape. appears. Tip: 5. Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM menu Use PAUSE (X) for best results when making changes and press ENTER / OK. while recording. For example, if you want to change channels while recording, first press PAUSE (X) to put the unit in pause mode, select the desired channel on the DVD+VCR, and then press PAUSE (X) again to resume recording.

Note: During the VCR recording mode, you cannot change to the DVD mode. If eight programs are already entered, the FULLY PROGRAMMED message appears for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 appears on To pause the recording the TV screen. 6. Use the v / V buttons to switch between the 1. Press PAUSE (X) to pause the tape during program options, and the b / B buttons to recording. The REC indicator flashes in the input the program information: display window. Input the month, day, start and stop times of 2. When you want to continue recording, press the program you want to record. PAUSE (X) or press REC (z). After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the DVD+VCR stops automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.

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Channel: Select a TV channel, LINE1 or Checking or Erasing the Timer Program LINE2. If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box (converter) you must set the channel to Programming can be checked whenever the match the cable box output channel (usually DVD+VCR is turned on. CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR. If you use a 1. Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu cable converter, you can program multiple appears. recordings only on the converter box output v V channel. This is because the converter deter- 2. Use / to choose the PROGRAM menu mines what channel you view through your and press ENTER / OK. DVD+VCR. Speed: AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches the speed from SP to SLP if it is necessary to complete recording the program. If this occurs there could be some picture and sound distortion at the point where the speed changes. 3. Use b / B to select a program you want to Repeat: To record up to 8 programs on a cer- check or erase. To erase the program, press tain day of every week select WEEKLY. To CLEAR (0000). record up to 8 programs at the same time 4. Press SETUP MENU to return to the TV Monday through Friday select DAILY. screen. Otherwise select ONCE.

7. Press SETUP MENU and the program is memorized by the DVD+VCR. Program Priority 8. Additional programs may be entered by repeating steps 1-7. If the recording start and end times of preset programs overlap on the same day (see the exam- 9. Ensure you insert a tape with the record safety ple), the second program is not recorded until the tab intact before the first programmed time. first is finished. 10. Press STOP (x) to end timer recording.

Notes: Operation • If you make a mistake or want to change a setting, use v to select the option and correct it using b / B. • If the program preset time is past, the “PAST TIME PROGRAMMED” message appears on the TV screen. Return to the incorrect program and program it with the correct time. In this example, the first part of program numbers 2 and 3 are not recorded. • If you enter a past date, the timer recording will be performed on that date of the next year. • If the power fails or the DVD+VCR is unplugged the clock and timer settings are kept in memory for only 3 seconds. Otherwise you must reset the clock and timer. • If the tape indicator is blinking, no tape is loaded. • When you are playing DVD at programmed Recording time, the DVD+VCR automatically change to VCR mode and start recording. • The DVD+VCR will automatically power off when Timer Recording ends.

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Instant Timer Recording Extending the Recording Time

With this feature you can record for a preset The recording time can be extended anytime by length without using the program timer. pressing REC (z). Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30-minute 1. Turn on DVD+VCR and the TV. increments.

2. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR out- Note: put channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct X VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between If you press PAUSE ( ) during instant timer recording, the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s the instant timer recording is cancelled. It goes to normal recording PAUSE mode. source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. 4. Select the desired channel using CH -/+ or the Recording from External number buttons (0-9). The channel number Components appears on the TV screen. If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the rear or front panel), select LINE1 You can record from an external component, such (rear jacks) or LINE2 (front jacks) by using as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the AUX. DVD+VCR’s external inputs. 5. Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) 1. Make sure that the component you want to using SPEED. The tape speed appears on the record from is connected properly to the TV screen. DVD+VCR. See page 13. 6. Press REC (z) twice. The menu appears on 2. Press AUX repeatedly to select the external the TV screen, recording starts, and the input to record from. (TIMER) indicator lights. • LINE1 (L1): Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel. INSTANT TIMER RECORD • LINE2 (L2): Audio/Video Input mounted on CHANNEL 2 front panel. SPEED SP 3. Load a recordable tape. START NOW 4. Set a recording mode (SP or SLP) as neces- LENGTH 0H30M sary by pressing SPEED repeatedly. 5. Play the tape or disc in the external compo- 7. Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the nent. recording time length. Each time you press If you have a TV attached to your DVD+VCR, this button the recording time increases 30 you can see the video palying. minutes (up to 9 hours). At the end of the 6. Press REC (z) once to start recording. recording, the DVD+VCR will stop recording The REC indicator lights in the display win- and shut off. dow. If you set the time to 0H00M, the DVD+VCR 7. Press STOP (x) to stop recording. goes into the normal recording mode. Press x STOP ( ) to stop the recording. Notes: • Before recording, confirm the recording start position. Checking the Recording Time • If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this unit. See Press REC (z) once to check the recording time. Copyright on page 7 for more details. The recalled setting automatically returns to the • To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant TV screen after 6 seconds. Timer Recording.

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Copying from DVD to VCR Each press of ENTER/OK changes the TV screen in the following sequence. You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. STOP CH 4 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD SP STEREO deck and close the disc tray.

APR 30 , SAT 2:15 PM 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 2:15 PM 3. Find the place on the DVD from which you 0:35:40 want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions. REM 1:58 For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record. Real-Time Counter 4. Press REC (z). The DVD goes into PLAY If a tape with contents recorded on it is inserted into the VCR, the real-time counter shows length mode and the VCR goes into RECORD mode. of the tape running in hours, minutes, and sec- If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need onds. Press DISPLAY to select the real-time to press PLAY (N) manually to begin copying. counter display. Every press of DISPLAY 5. When the DVD is finished playing, changes the TV screen as illustrated below. press STOP (x) to end copying.

2:15 AM 0:05:25 REM 1:07 Notes: CLOCK COUNTER REMAINING TIME • If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy pro- Counter Memory tected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not This feature is useful if there is a section of tape permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or you want to view immediately after recording or if Discs). “Lock” is displayed in the display window. you want to return to the same point several • You must stop the copy process manually when the times. DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record 1. Begin recording or playing a tape. over and over again. 2. Press DISPLAY until the real-time counter is • When you stop the DVD playback during copying, displayed on the TV screen. the recording on VCR is stopped automatically. 3. At the point that you want to locate later, reset • The mark of DVD playback will be recorded at the the real-time counter to “0:00:00” by pressing beginning of the copied tape. CLEAR (0000). • If you press DISPLAY during copying the on-screen 4. Continue to play or record. display will be recorded on the copied tape. Do not press any button on the remote control except when 5. Press STOP (x) when recording or playback you want to stop copying. finishes. Operation • During this recording, do not operate the REW and 6 Press REW (m). The tape automatically FF functions. Otherwise it would record the fast stops when the tape counter returns to about moving picture without sound on the tape. “0:00:00”. Tape Remaining This function displays the amount of time remain- On-Screen Display - VCR ing on the tape during recording or playback. Some of these functions will be displayed every Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the REM indica- time the DVD+VCR is operated. tor displays on the TV screen during recording or ❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ playback. The remaining tape length may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the tape and PLAY HI-FI CH 4 the kind of the tape (T-140, T-160, or T-210 etc.). SP STEREO Notes: • The function displays can be seen displayed on the TV screen for 5 seconds. OCT 8 , SAT 2:15 PM • The clock (or tape counter, tape remaining) mode will be displayed until you press ENTER / OK. ❻❼ • The tape counter and the remaining tape length indi- ❶ TAPE SPEED DISPLAY ❺ STEREO / SAP DISPLAY cator appear only when a cassette is inserted. Also, ❷ FUNCTION DISPLAY (MONO is not displayed) the remaining tape length indicator appears after ❻ any tape operation. ❸ HI-FI DISPLAY DATE DISPLAY (Only when the HI-FI audio ❼ CLOCK / COUNT/ sound is recorded) REMAIN DISPLAY ❹ CHANNEL DISPLAY

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Additional VCR Information S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

• During manual recording, timer recording, • This DVD+VCR can play back S-VHS record- Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast for- ed tapes, however, it cannot record video on ward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically S-VHS format. starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape • SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi and is ejected. Playback.

• After you have finished using the DVD+VCR, Note: rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it Playback picture of SQPB may be distorted in the fol- from dust. It is not necessary to rewind the cas- lowing cases: • When starting playback. sette before removing it, but if you do, it is • When changing the playback mode between for- ready to play or record the next time you use it. ward or reverse picture search and normal play- • Be sure the DVD+VCR channel selector is on back. the correct channel you wish to record. The • When changing the operating deck (VCR or DVD). channel that is being recorded can always be checked by setting the television on the Easy Information DVD+VCR channel (CH 3 or 4) and pressing If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are the TV/VCR to turn the DVD+VCR’s TV indi- provided along with normal TV signal in your area cator off. or during playback of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station • Do not attempt to hook up more than one tele- ID, program title, and program details are shown vision set to the DVD+VCR for either record- on the TV screen. When viewing a channel with ing or playback. Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press ENTER / OK and the station ID will appear on the TV screen. Press ENTER / OK again and the program details will appear on the TV screen. VCR Auto Play System When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press ENTER / OK This DVD+VCR features automatic playback. twice and the program title and program details will appear on the TV screen. When you load a tape with the safety tab removed the following occurs: Program Details LENGTH: Indicates the run length of a program. • The Output Source is changed to VCR mode TIME REMAINING: Indicates the remaining time of automatically. a program. • The power turns on automatically and playback RATING: Indicates the rating of the current program begins. (N/A, G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X and Not Rated). The rating N/A means that the motion picture ratings • At the end of the tape, the DVD+VCR stops, then are not applicable to this program. rewinds. CH 4 • The tape is ejected after rewinding and the turns SP WABC STEREO itself off automatically.

“Home video” APR 30 , SAT 2:15 PM

Easy Information Screen (Station ID) Note: Auto power off does not function during regular DVD play mode. (DVD+VCR power stays on.) PROGRAM DETAILS “Home video”

LENGTH 01:00 TIME REMAINING 00:26 RATING N/A

Easy Information Screen (Program details)

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Playing a DVD or Video CD General Features Note: Playback Setup Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the Remote Control. Some features may also be avail- 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input able on the Setup menu. source connected to the DVD+VCR. DVD 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and Moving to another TITLE select the input source connected to the When a disc has more than one title, you can DVD+VCR. move to another title. Press DISPLAY and select 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray desired title by using number (0-9) or b / B then and load your chosen disc in the tray, with the press ENTER / OK to move to another title. playback side down. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray. Moving to another CHAPTER DVD VCD Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY (N). When a title on a disc has more than one chapter, In some cases, the disc menu might appear you can move to another chapter as follows: instead. • Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during play- 5. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). back to select the next chapter or to return to The unit records the stopped point, depending the beginning of the current chapter. on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen . briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback • Press SKIP ( ) twice in quick successions (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) to step back to the previous chapter. again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the • To go directly to any chapter during DVD play- screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point. back, press DISPLAY and press v / V to Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc. select the chapter icon. Input the chapter num- Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or ber (0-9) or use b / B. press POWER 1/:, the disc tray closes automatically and unit turns off. Slow Motion DVD VCD

If a menu screen is displayed 1. Press PAUSE (X) during playback. The menu screen may be displayed first after The DVD+VCR will now go into PAUSE mode. loading a DVD which offer a menu. 2. Use FF (M) to select the required speed: T DVD 1/7, T 1/6, T 1/4, or T 1/2 (forward). Operation Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press 3. To exit Slow Motion mode, press PLAY (N). ENTER / OK to start. Press TITLE or DISC MENU to return to the menu screen. Note: VCD Slow motion playback in reverse is not possible. Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view and press RETURN to return to the menu screen. Menu settings and operating procedures may differ. Follow the instructions on each menu screen. You also may set PBC to Off (See “PBC” on page 19).

Note: DVDs may have a region code. Your player will not play discs that have a region code different from your player. The region code for this player is 1 (one).

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Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Repeat DVD VCD DVD VCD You can repeat a title/chapter on a disc. 1. Press PAUSE (X) during playback. Advance Press REPEAT during playback to select a desired repeat mode. the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE (X) repeatedly. DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter / Title / Off • Chapter: repeats the current chapter. 2. To exit still motion mode, press PLAY(N). • Title: repeats the current title. • Off: does not play repeatedly. Search DVD VCD Video CDs - Repeat Track / All / Off 1. Press REW (m) or FF (M) during playback. • Track: repeats the current track. 2. Press REW (m) or FF (M) repeatedly to • All: repeats all the tracks on a disk. select the required speed. • Off: does not play repeatedly. DVD: X2, X4, X16 or X100 Notes: VCD: X2, X4 or X8 3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N). • On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the setup menu to use this function (See “PBC” on page 19). Time Search DVD VCD • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter To start playing at any chosen time on the disc: (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. Repeat A-B DVD VCD A - B 2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and To repeat a sequence. “-:--:--” appears. 3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, 1. Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting and seconds from left to right. If you enter the point. “ A - ” appears briefly on the TV screen. wrong numbers, press CLEAR (0000) to 2. Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end remove the numbers you entered. Then input point. the correct numbers. “A - B” appears briefly on the TV screen and 4. Press ENTER / OK to confirm. Playback starts the repeat sequence begins. from the selected time. 3. Press REPEAT A-B again to cancel.

Marker Search DVD VCD Zoom DVD VCD To enter a Marker Use zoom to enlarge the video image. You can start playback from up to nine memo- 1. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback rized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER to activate the Zoom function. The square at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon frame appears briefly in the right bottom of the appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter picture. up to nine markers. 2. Each press of ZOOM changes the TV screen in the sequence: 100% size → 150% size → To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 200% size → 300% size → 400% size → 1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The 100% size marker search menu appears on the screen. 3. Use the bBvVbuttons to move through the 2. Within 10 seconds, press b / B to select a zoomed picture. marker number that you want to recall or clear. 4. To resume normal playback, press ZOOM 3. Press ENTER / OK and playback starts from repeatedly or CLEAR (0000) button. the marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR (0000) and the marker number is erased from the list. Note: 4. You can play any marker by inputting its num- Zoom may not work on some DVDs or VCDs. ber on the marker search menu.

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Changing the Audio Channel VCD Special DVD Features Press A.MONITOR repeatedly during playback to Checking the contents of DVD discs: hear a different audio channel (Stereo, Left, Menus Right). DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access Last Scene Memory DVD VCD CD special features. To use the disc menu, press This player memorizes last scene from the last DISC MENU. Input the corresponding number or disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in use the b B v V buttons to highlight your selec- memory even if you remove the disc from the tion. Then press ENTER / OK. player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is auto- Title Menu DVD matically recalled. 1. Press TITLE. If the current title has a menu, Note: the menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appear. This player does not memorize the scene of a disc if you switch off the player before commencing to play the 2. The menu offers features such as camera disc. angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and chapters for the title. 3. Press TITLE to exit. Screen Saver Disc Menu DVD The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD+VCR in Stop mode for about five minutes. Press DISC MENU and the disc menu is displayed. Press DISC MENU again to exit.

Note: If here the sound from line out (or RF out) only, do not select the dts sound; there is no audio from line out (or RF out) when select the dts sound mode.

Camera Angle DVD

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different Operation camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to select a desired angle. Note that the number of the current angle appears on the display.

Tip: The Camera Angle icon is displayed on the TV screen when alternate angles are available.

Changing the Audio Language DVD Press A.MONITOR repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio track.

Subtitles DVD Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to see the different subtitle languages.

Note: If there is no information, is displayed.

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On-Screen Display - DVD Maintenance and Service

You can display the general playback status on Refer to the information in this chapter before the TV screen. Some items can be changed using contacting a service technician. the menu. To use the on-screen display: 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. Handling the Unit v V 2. Press / to select an item. When shipping the unit The selected item is highlighted. Please save the original shipping carton and b B 3. Press / to change the setting. You can packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for also use the number buttons if appropriate maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was (e.g. inputting the title number). For some originally packed at the factory. functions, press ENTER / OK to execute the setting. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

Notes: • Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. • Some discs may not provide all of the features shown below. • Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. • If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on- screen display disappears. since they leave marks on the surface. • If is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Cleaning the unit To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the Example: On-Screen Display during surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth light- playing DVD Video ly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, ben- Items Selection Method zine, or thinner, as these might damage the sur- b B Title Number / , Numbers face of the unit. ENTER / OK b B Maintaining the Unit Chapter Number / , Numbers ENTER / OK The DVD+VCR is a high-tech, precision device. If Time search Numbers, the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are ENTER / OK dirty or worn, the picture quality could be dimin- ished. 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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Playing an Audio CD Disc Audio CD Disc Features

Audio CD Pause CD Once you insert an Audio CD a menu appears on X the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then 1. Press PAUSE ( ) during playback. press PLAY (N) or ENTER / OK and playback 2. To return to playback, press PLAY (N) or starts. press PAUSE (X) again.

Moving to another Track CD 1. Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. 2. Press SKIP (.) twice in quick successions to go back to the previous track. 3. You can play any track by inputting its number.

Repeat Track / All / Off CD You can play a track/all on a disc. 1. Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat icon appears.

2. Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.

• Track: repeats the current track. • All: repeats all the tracks on a disc. • Off(No display): does not play repeatedly. Operation Note: If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Track playback, the repeat playback will be cancelled.

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Search CD Programmed Playback 1. Press REW (m) or FF (M) during playback. 2. Press REW (m) or FF (M) repeatedly to The program function enables you to store your select the required speed: favorite tracks from any disc in the player X2, X4 and X8 backward or forward. memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. 3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N). 1. Insert a disc. AUDIO CD menu appears. Random CD 2. Press PROGRAM. 1. Press RANDOM during playback. Random The E mark will appear to the right of the Playback begins immediately and “Random” word “Program” on the right side of the menu appears on the menu screen. screen. 2. To return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeatedly until “Random” disappears from the menu screen.

Tip: By pressing SKIP (> or .) during random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes random playback.

Repeat A-B CD Audio CD Program Menu 1. To repeat a sequence during disc playback Note: press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting Press PROGRAM again, the E mark will point. The Repeat icon and “A -” appear on the disappear to exit the Program Edit mode. menu screen. 2. Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end 3. Select a track on the “List”, then press ENTER point. The Repeat icon and “A-B” appear on / OK to place the selected track on the the menu screen, and the sequence begins to “Program” list. Repeat to place additional play repeatedly. tracks on the list. 3. To exit the sequence and return to normal 4. Press B. play, press REPEAT A-B again. The Repeat Select the track you want to start playing on icon disappears from the menu screen. the “Program” list. 5. Press PLAY (N) or ENTER / OK 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 normal playback from programmed playback, select a track of AUDIO CD list and then press PLAY (N).

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Repeat Programmed Tracks 1. Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat icon appears. 2. Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. • Track: repeats the current track • All: repeats all the tracks on programmed list. • Off (No display): does not play repeatedly. Note: If you press SKIP (> ) once during Repeat Track playback, the repeat playback will be cancelled.

Erasing a Track from “Program” List 1. During STOP mode, press PROGRAM and E mark will appear.

2. Use B / v / V to select the track that you wish to erase from the Program list.

3. Press CLEAR (0000). Repeat to erase additional tracks on the list.

Erasing the Complete Program List 1. During STOP mode, press PROGRAM and E mark will appear.

2. Use B / v / V to select “Clear All” in the “Program” list, then press ENTER / OK.

Note: The programs are also cleared when the disc is Operation removed.

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Viewing a JPEG Disc Slide Show JPEG Using this DVD+VCR you can view discs with Use vVbBto highlight the (Slide Show) JPEG files. then press ENTER / OK. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO Still Picture JPEG menu appears on the TV screen. 1. Press PAUSE (X) during slide show. The player will now go into PAUSE mode. 2. To return to the slide show, press PLAY (N) or press PAUSE (X) a gain.

Moving to another File JPEG Press SKIP (> or .) or cursor (b or B) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file.

Zoom JPEG 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press Use zoom to enlarge the photo image. (see page ENTER / OK. A list of files in the folder 28) appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the To rotate picture JPEG v V previous Folder list, use the / buttons on Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the the remote to highlight and press ENTER picture clockwise or counter clockwise. / OK.

3. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER / OK or PLAY (N). The selected file will appear for viewing. JPEG disc compatibility with this player While viewing a file, you can press STOP (x) is limited as follows: to move to the previous menu (PHOTO • Depending upon the size and number of menu). JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD+VCR to read the disc’s contents. If you Tips: don’t see an on-screen display after several • Information and user guidance regarding the current minutes, some of the files may be too large — image is displayed in the lower part of the screen. reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less You can toggle this bar on and off using RETURN than 5760 (Horizontal) x 3840 (Vertical) pixels (O). and burn another disc. • There are three Slide Speed options : • The total number of contents on the disc >>> (Fast), >> (Normal) and > (Slow) should be less than 1500 files and 300 fold- Use v V b B to highlight the Speed. Then, use b / B to select the option you want to use then press ers. ENTER / OK. • 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 DVD+VCR. Even though the files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.

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Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom Cause Correction

No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.

The power is on, but DVD or VCR button is not switched Refer to page 7. the DVD+VCR does properly. not work. No disc is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the dis- No tape is inserted. play window is lit.)

No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD+ Select the appropriate video input VCR signal output. mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD+VCR player appears on the TV screen.

The video cable is not connected Connect the video cable into the securely. jacks securely.

Wrong connection. Check the connection.

No sound. The equipment connected with the Select the correct input mode of audio cable is not set to receive the audio receiver so you can listen DVD+VCR signal output. to the sound from the DVD+VCR.

The audio cables are not connected Connect the audio cable into the securely. jacks securely.

The power of the equipment connect- Turn on the equipment connected ed with the audio cable is turned off. with the audio cable.

The AUDIO options are set to the Set the AUDIO options to the cor- wrong position. rect position.

The playback picture The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. is poor. The TV channels are not tuned in Check tuning, carry out tuning properly. again.

Tape heads are dirty. Clean video heads.

Tape is a rental or was recorded on Use CH -/+ for manual tracking another VCR. adjustment while tape is playing.

This unit can only output 525p Make sure that your TV can sup- Progressive scan picture. port 525p Progressive scan picture or set Progressive scan to off.

The “PROGRESSIVE DVD+VCR was turned off while set- Keep pressing STOP (x) for more SCAN MODE” ting the Progressive scan mode. than 5 seconds. message remains to be displayed. The Progressive Scan is set to On on the setup menu but is connected to a standard(analog) television with component video input.

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Symptom Cause Correction

The DVD+VCR does An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc. (Check the not start playback. disc type and Regional code.)

The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the playback side down.

The disc is not placed within the Place the disc on the disc tray cor- guide. rectly inside the guide.

The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.

Video tape cannot be Is the cassette compartment Eject the tape in. inserted. empty?

No Hi-Fi sound Audio mode is not set properly. Select STEREO by repeatedly pressing A.MONITOR on the Remote Control.

The Remote Control There is an obstacle in the path of Remove the obstacle. does not work the Remote Control and this unit. properly. The batteries in the Remote Control Replace the batteries with new ones. are exhausted.

The Remote Control is not pointed Point the Remote Control at the at the remote sensor of the remote sensor of the DVD+VCR. DVD+VCR.

The Remote Control is too far from Operate the Remote Control within the DVD+VCR. 23ft (7m).

This Remote Control use the same When using a VCR, first press the buttons for VCR and DVD functions VCR button. When using a DVD, first (ex.PLAY). press the DVD button.

The Remote Control of a JVC TV or Use the DVD+VCR’s Remote Receiver cannot operate the DVD+ Control. VCR.

Camcorder image is Camcorder is off. Turn camcorder on and operate not shown. properly.

Camcorder image via DVD+VCR SOURCE SELECT is Press AUX to select LINE input AV input to not set to LINE1 or LINE2. channel (LINE1 or LINE2). DVD+VCR is not shown on TV screen.

Timer recording is not Clock in DVD+VCR is not set to Set clock to correct time. possible. correct time. Reference Timer has been programmed Reprogram Timer. incorrectly.

indicator light does not appear Reprogram Timer and turn after programming timer. DVD+VCR off to enable timer.

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Specifications

General Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W ✬❖O❉◗ ON✭ ✴✲✼  ✬❘❙❅N❈❆ ❧o❝❞✭ Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.4" (430 X 78.5 X 265 mm) (w x h x d) Weight (approx.) 9.24 lbs (4.2 kg) Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC

Inputs ANTENNA IN 75 ohms (VHF/UHF/CATV) VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) -6.0 dBm more than 47 ohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

Outputs VIDEO OUT 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms, sync negative COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms, negative sync, RCA jack x 1 (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohms, RCA jack x 2 Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 ohms, RCA jack x 1 Audio output (analog audio) 2.0 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 600 ohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 1 RF OUT Channel 3 or 4 (Adjustable)

VCR Specifications Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec Tape width 12.7 mm Maximum recording time SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160) Rewind time About 3 minutes (T-120) Channel coverage VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1 - W+84, A-5 - A-1) Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 43 dB Dynamic range More than 88 dB Channel separation More than 60 dB

DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD (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 ratio More than 100 dB (ANALOG OUT jacks only) Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% Dynamic range More than 95 dB (DVD/CD)

Accessories: RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable x 1, Remote control x 1, Batteries (R03/AAA) x 2

• Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Warranty (Only in U.S.A.) Reference

39 HR-XVC18BUS/HR-XVC19SUS

Printed in Indonesia US 0605STH-MW-OT

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