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Table of Contents Use Now! Important Safeguards and Precautions................................ 2 Accessories.............................................................................. 4 Loading the Batteries.............................................................. 4 Introduction about D-VHS.......................................................5 Basic Connection (Antenna, D-VHS VCR, DTV Compatible TV)................... 6, 7 Advanced Connections....................................................
Before Using Congratulations •Date of Purchase_____ •Dealer Purchased From •Dealer Address_______ •Dealer Phone No._____ •Model No.___________ •Serial No. on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information at right. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your D-VHS VCR.
Introduction about D-VHS ABOUT D-VHS The “D" in D-VHS represents Digital Data. As this name suggests, D-VHS is an extension of the world’s most popular VHS home video format, which adds new digital recording (storage) capabilities that make it an ideal match for digital broadcasts. Like VHS, D-VHS is a tape-based format. Unlike VHS, D-VHS records digital signals as a digital bit streamj (data) which is compatible with the MPEG II and ATSC standards utilized by your broadcast system.
Explanations for Each Connection (1) ANT (Set Top Box) Connects the broadcast signal from your home antenna to receive Digital broadcasts. To connect the broadcast signal to the D-VHS VCR, use a 2-Way Splitter {not supplied). (2) Y, Pb, and Pr Jacks (Set Top Box) Connects to Y, Pb, and Pr jacks on the Digital TV with RCA type cable to see digital broadcasts and digital playback programs from the D-VHS VCR.
Advanced Connections Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables Between Antenna and D-VHS VCR Case 1: Twin Lead Cable Only To D-VHS VCR Terminal UHFA/HF Band Mixer (not supplied) m (Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable 300-75 ohm Transformer (not supplied) (Round) 75 Ohm coaxial Cable D To D-VHS VCR Terminal Between D-VHS VCR and TV Case 2: Screw Type Terminal Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal TV UHFA/HF Band Separator (not supplied) ^ VHF VHF or UHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable CATV Connection All connections on th
Case 3: Two Twin Lead Cables To D-VHS VCR Terminal Case 3: Double Screw Type Terminal UHF/VHF Band Separator {not supplied) TV Case 4: Complex TV Terminal VHF TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET UHF You Can • record or view any (including scrambled) channel. • use D-VHS VCR Remote Control to select channels using Multi-brand control feature. • view any (including scrambled) channel. •use D-VHS VCR Remote Control to select channels without using Multibrand control feature.
One Time D-VHS VCR Setup The setup on pages 12 through 14 is vital for proper D-VHS VCR operation. Please read the instructions carefully and in the order presented. NOTE: These first two pages contain reference material needed for setup on pages 1 2 - 1 4 . Please look over the information before you begin setup procedure. Setup Overview You will be performing the following tasks: • Telling the D-VHS VCR what kind of equipment you are using to receive channels and how it is connected.
Cable Box/ DSS Receiver Code Number List If your cable box or DSS receiver is remote controllable, refer to this list during setup on page 12. However, it will not operate all Cable Boxes or DSS Boxes made by these manufacturers. If you get no results, your particular product brand cannot be controlled by this remote control. Cable Box Brand_______ Code Numbers Archer............................. 01,29, 44, 88, 91 Cableview...... 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63. 85, 88 Citizen ........... 04, 30, 42.
One Time D-VHS VCR Setup (continued) ^Important: !f the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/V, INDEX or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. When the D-VHS VCR is turned on for the first time, it automatically enters the setup mode. Setup includes the following: • Tell the D-VHS VCR how your equipment is hooked up (pages 6~11) so the D-VHS VCR can correctly place channels into memory. • Get the D-VHS VCR ready for clock set.
If you use a cable box, tune it to channel 02, If you use a DSS receiver, tune it to channel 270. If Cable Box PLEASE TUNE YOUR CABLE BOX TO CH02. If DSS Receiver 7 Press ► to continue. PR EN PLEASE TUNE YOUR DSS RECEIVER TO CH 270, • “NOW TRANSMITTING" appears. PROCEED:► KEY END lACTION KEY 8 Press AT to select “YES” or “NO,” and then press ► to enter. If Cable Box YES Confirm that your cable box is on and that your DSS receiver is off.
One Time D-VHS VCR Setup (continued) •Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/V, INDEX or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Alternate Instructions Complete the following steps if, any of the following applies: • You selected “NO” in step 3 on page 12. • You selected “VCR^CABLE/ DSS BOX^TV” in step 4 on page 12. • You selected “NO REMOTE” in step 6 on page 12 (your cable box or DSS receiver is not remote controllable).
VHS Playback [^Tcheck list before you begin. Q Alt connections are made. (See pages 6-11.) Q TV and D-VHS VCR are plugged in. Q TV is turned on and set to the D-VHS VCR channel (CH3or4). 1 Insert a cassette. • D-VHS VCR power comes on automatically. • “VCR” lights in the Multi Function Display. 2 Press PLAY on the remote or D-VHS VCR to start playback. • Playback begins automatically if cassette has no record tab. TRACKING/ V-LOCK 3 Press STOP on the remote or D-VHS VCR to stop playback.
VHS Recording ^Important: If thè remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/T, INDEX or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Check list before you begin. O All connections are made. (See pages 6-11.) O D-VHS VCR is piugged in. r~l TV is turned on and set to the D-VHS VCR channel (CH 3 or 4). 1 Insert a cassette with record tab. D-VHS VCR power comes on automatically. Press CH A/T* or NUMBERED keys to select a channel.
Selecting the Input Mode Press INPUT. The display will change in the order below. VCFVTV c Channel Number c DTVU I V------------V LINE----- ^ or Press CH A/T. The display will change in the order below. 1 — 2—3----------(CABLE) (TV) DTV'^ 125 or 69 ^LINE' D DTV: For rear audio/video connection of NTSC signal or digital interface jack with IEEE1394 connection. When DTV is selected, “d” is displayed in the Multi Function Display. LINE: For front audio/video connection.
Digital) Playback i^Check list before you begin. □ Ail connections are made. (See pages D D-VHS VCR is plugged in. □ Set Top Box and Digital TV are turned on. 1 Insert a pre-recorded D-VHS NI - VCR- cassette. ^I\ • D-VHS VCR power connes on automatically. • “VCR" lights in the Multi Function Display. 2 Press PLAY on the remote or D-VHS VCR to start playback. • Playback begins automatically if cassette has no record tab. 3 Press STOP on the remote or D-VHS VCR to stop playback.
D-VHS (Digital) Recording NOTE: When using Panasonic Set Top BoxTu-0ST50 or TU-DST51, 0-VHS switch should be set to HS mode. Maximum recording Time will be 2.5 hours (DF-300 Tape) iN^Check list before you begin. 1 □ All connections are made. (See pages 6~11.) □ D-VHS VCR is plugged in. □ Set Top Box is turned on. Insert a D-VHS cassette with record tab. • D-VHS VCR power comes on automatically. 2 1 Select a recording channel with the Set Top Box. • If necessary, refer to your Set Top Box manual.
Timer Recording ^Important; If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/T, INDEX or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. You can set up the D-VHS VCR to record a one time, daily, or weekly program while you are away or otherwise occupied. Up to 8 programs can be stored in memory. [^^Check list before you begin. Q All connections are made. (See pages 6-11.) n TV and D-VHS VCR are plugged in and turned on. ^ VCR/TV selector is set to “VCR.
Cancel a Timer Recording: L|__ ^0 {Recording is in progress) STOP POWER 1- ----- ----^ ------------------ Press POWER and then STOP within 10 seconds to cancel the timer recording. • The TIMER indicator goes out in the Multi Function Display. Ö Replace Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress) -------- SET PHOGHAM -------- Multi Function Display 1 Press PROG to display the “SET VCR Ptu$+ PROGRAM PROGRAM” screen.
VCR Plus+ System Setup •Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/T, INDEX or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. In order tor the D-VHS VCR to read the VCR Plus+ code, some set up is required. A Guide (VCR Plus+) channel number is assigned to each local broadcast and cable station.
VCR Plus+ System Programming Check list before you begin. ---------SET PROGRAM------------- 1 Press PROG to display the VCR Plusf PROGRAM TIMER PROGRAM “SET PROGRAM" screen. □ The clock is set. Q VCR Plus+ Setup is complete {see page 22). VCR P(us+ ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 2 Press AW to select “VCR Ptus+ PROGRAM,” and then press ► to display the “VCR Plus+” screen. USING 0-9 KEYS END :PROG KEY Inm- |l| M fa O O Ì 3 Press the NUMBERED keys to VCR Plus+ enter the PlusCode number.
Multi-Brand Control Feature The Remote Control may be set up to control some of the functions on your TV or Cable Box. TV Brand Code Numbers Panasonic................ ............... 01,02 Quasar..................... ............... 01,02 RCA.......................... ..................... 03 GE............................ ..................... 03 Zenith....................... ..................... 04 Magnavox................ ..................... 05 Sylvania................... .....................
Using the Multi-Brand Control Once the remote control has been properly set up, you can select VCR, TV, or CABLE/DSS mode depending on which functions you wish to control. Press VCR or TV or CABLE/DSS on the remote control to select the desired mode. (See below for the controllable functions of each mode.) NOTE: In TV or CABLE/DSS mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBERED keys for channel selection.
MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System i^c Check list before you begin. □ The D-VHS VCR is connected to a stereo or Digital TV, or a mono TV and an external stereo amp or receiver with speakers. D The D-VHS VCR and other components are plugged in and turned on. Connections to Make To monitor recording in progress in stereo, connect D-VHS VCR to stereo TV or mono TV and stereo amp with speakers. Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays.
With the proper audio mode setting, your D-VHS VCR can: 1) record and playback an MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. 2) record and playback a monaural broadcast (main language) or Secondary Audio Program (sub language) on the Hi-Fi tracks for better quality monaural sound. 3) playback non Hi-Fi tapes in monaural. • When recording, the selected broadcast sound is always recorded on the left and right Hi-Fi tracks as well as the normal monaural track.
Tape Operation *lmportant; If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/V, INDEX or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. VHS Index Search System Each time you start a recording, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. You can then use these index marks to access or scan your recordings.
Index Scan This feature allows you to scan (forward or reverse) each recording for 10 seconds in Playback mode. d Press INDEX in Playback or Stop mode. Press REW or FF to begin the scan. • As each index mark is reached, a short playback will be performed after which FF or REW resumes. REWIND FAST FORWARD bb C Press PLAY to cancel the scan AUTO INDEX SEARCH and begin playback. • You may also press STOP to stop the tape.
Tape Operation (continued) ‘Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/V, INDEX or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Your D-VHS VCR is equipped with several time saving features as well as convenient automatic functions making tape operation easier than ever. • Some screens shown here may not be displayed during digital playback. Repeat Play The D-VHS VCR will play your recording over and over.
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connections you’ll need to make. (Choose front or rear connection.) • When dubbing digital programs, connect DIGITAL INTERFACE jacks on the both D-VHS VCRs with IEEE1394 cable (supplied.) TV for Monitoring Recording (Editing) D-VHS VCR 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the Playing 4 Playing (Source) D-VHS VCR Press PLAY on the Playing D-VHS VCR. Press PAUSE at the desired starting point. (Source) D-VHS VCR.
Special VCR Features [^c Check list before you begin. WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY Feature □ All connections are made. (See pages 6~11.) □ D-VHS VCR is plugged in. n TV is turned on and set to the D-VHS VCR channel (CH 3 or 4). You may choose whether or not you want the VCR to display a solid blue screen when the broadcast signal is very weak or nonexistent. • Some screens shown here may not be displayed during digital playback.
Reset Channel, Clock To Replace Channels in Memory In case you have cable installed, etc. 1 Press ACTION to display the menu. -------------- MENU -------------SET UP VCH SET CLOCK 2 Press AT to select "SET UP CHANNEL," and then press ► to display the "SET UP CHANNEL” screen. 3 Press AT to select “ANTENNA," and then press ► to set your antenna system (TV or CABLE). 4 Press AT to select “AUTO SET,” and then press ► to display the “CHANNELi CLOCK AUTO SET’ screen.
D-VHS VCR & Cassette Information Reset all D-VHS VCR Memory Functions Use when moving the D-VHS VCR to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the One Time D-VHS VCR Setup section. • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the D-VHS VCR. To prevent accidental erasure a recorded tape Break off the tab. Tab Screw driver p Press and hold both PLAY ^ and CHANNEL A on the D-VHS VCR for more than 5 seconds. • The power will shut. O Perform the One Time D-VHS VCR Setup section on page 12. D.S.T.
Built-in Head Cleaner A clean video head helps produce a clear picture. So, we have equipped your D-VHS VCR with a builtin, non chemical head cleaning system that helps prevent clogging of the video heads. Cleaning is performed each time you load or unload a video cassette. NOTE: This feature is preventative only. If your video heads are seriously clogged, consider the use of a chemical nonabrasive head cleaning kit. Specifications Power Source: 120V AC. 60 Hz Power Consumption: Approx.
On-Screen Displays (OSD) ‘Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/T, INDEX or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Warning and Instruction Displays Function & Channel Display These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions. When a function button is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, a 4 second display appears first in large and then small characters.
Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your 0-VHS VCR. Power No power... Recording & Playback TV program cannot be recorded... Timer recording cannot be performed... There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks... Correction Completely insert the Power Plug into an AC outlet. Set the POWER button to ON. Correction • Check connections between D-VHS VCR, external antenna, and your TV.
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta Para ajustar el lenguaje, el sintonizador de cable/DSS, los canales y el reloj automático 1 Encienda el televisor y la videograbadora. 2 Sintonice el televisor al canal de salida de la Si ud. usa una caja de TV Caja de TV por cable, sintonice al canal 2. Si usa un PLEASE TUNE YOUR CABLE receptor DSS, BOX TO CH02. sintonice Receptor DSS al canal 270. 7 Oprimir ► para continuar.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta Si ud. usa una caja de TV Caja de TV por cable, sintonice al canal 2. Si usa un PLEASE TUNE YOUR CABLE receptor DSS, BOX TO CH02. sintonice Receptor DSS al canal 270. Para ajustar el lenguaje, el sintonizador de cable/DSS, los canales y el reloj automático 1 Encienda el televisor y la vldeograbadora. 2 Sintonice el televisor al canal de salida de la videograbadora (el mismo canal que ha fijado en la parte trasera de la videograbadora: canal 3 o 4).
Si la hora fijada automáticamente es incorrecto Si ud. usa una caja de TV por cable y recibe emisiones de más de un canal PBS, intente fijar automáticamente otravez. Siga las instrucciones de “Para fijar o fijar de nuevo el reloj" en la página 42 y cuando las instrucciones de la pantalla requiere la fijación del canal PBS, fije un canal que no ha intentado anteriormente.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta Si la hora y la hora veraniega es incorrecta. Raras veces, en caso de que ud. vive cerca de dos zonas con hora diferente, el aparato puede elegir un canal P8S con diferente hora de su zona. En este caso, haga los siguientes pasos: Para fijar o fijar de nuevo el reloj En caso de que el reloj es incorrecto o ha ocurrido un corte eléctrico.
Operaciones para la grabación de VHS Operaciones para la reproducción de VHS 1 Introducir una casete. é' -ven-N. 1 • Esta indicación aparece en la pantalla multifuncional. Introducir una casete con la lengüeta. La videograbadora se enciende automáticamente. 2 oprimir PLAY en el control remoto o en la videograbadora para comenzar a reproducir. 2 • Si la cinta no tiene la lengüeta para evitar el borrado la videograbadora comienza a reproducir automáticamente.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta Operaciones para la grabación de D-VHS (Digital) Operaciones para la reproducción de D-VHS (Digital) 1 Introducir una D-VHS casete. 1 Esta indicación aparece en la pantalla multifuncional. Introducir una D-VHS casete con la lengüeta. La videograbadora se enciende automáticamente. 2 oprimir PLAY en el control remoto o en la videograbadora para comenzar a reproducir. 2 Seleccione un canal de grabación con la Caja Superior de Ajuste.
Programación fácil para la grabación con temporízador Oprimir PROG para que aparezca la pantalla “SET PROGRAM.” 4 Fijaciones; ---------SET PRC3GRAM • Hora de inicio • Hora de parada • Canal, DTV o LINEA para una fuente externa. • Velocidad de la cinta (SP, LP, SLP). VCR PIJS+ PROGRAM BiBoaîEaïBïi 2 Oprimir AT y ^4 ► para elegir y fijar las siguientes fijaciones.
Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT See pages 15,18, 46. VCR See pages 24, 25. FAST FORWARD/SEARCH See pages 15, 18, 21, 28, 29. SET See pages 12-14, 20-23, 30, 32, 33, 36. PLAY See pages 15,18, 29. SELECT UP See pages 12-14, 20-23, 30, 32, 33, 36. STOP See pages 15, 16, 18, 19, 21,29, 33. SELECT DOWN See pages 12-14, 20-23, 30, 32, 33, 36. PROGRAM See pages 20, 21,23. RECOROmME See pages 16, 19, 21. ACTION See pages 13, 14, 22, 30, 32, 33, 36. SLOW See page 15.
Timer indicator Multi Function Display Lights when the D-VHS VCR is set for a Timer Recording, or when a length is set for a normal recording. The Timer Indicator flashes when a Timer Recording is set, but a tape has not been inserted into the D-VHS VCR. REC(ord) Indicator Lights during recording. STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo. SAP Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.
Quick Use Guide VHS Playback Insert a tape Turn TV on Select D-VHS VCR Channel 3/4 STOP / M(
