HT 2030 HT2030 User's Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14 Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR . . . 11 Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Speaker System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Speaker Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Radio Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Other Audio/Video (A/V) Connections . . . . . .
Getting Started Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film, accompanying features or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3 files. otes – Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on this unit.
Getting Started (Continued) Precautions Handling the Unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. POWER Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. X) PAUSE (X Pauses playback or recording temporarily. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. v/V V) TUNING (v Scans for available radio stations in your area. COPY/MEMORY Copies the DVD in the DVD deck to a VCR tape in the VCR deck. Also saves radio stations to memory. INTRODUCTION VOLUME Adjusts overall speaker volume.
Front Panel Display RAND Indicates RANDOM playback is active. SP LP EP Indicates recording and playback speed. Indicates current repeat mode. Indicates a cassette is in the VCR deck. Indicates ANGLE feature is active. PROG. Indicates Programmed playback is active. Indicates encoding format of the current disc. HI-FI Indicates the unit is playing back a tape recorded in Hi-Fi. COPY Indicates DVD to VCR copy is in progress. OPT Indicates DVD+VCR source is set to DIGITAL AUDIO IN.
Remote Control POWER Z) EJECT (Z Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. SOUND EFFECT MODE (AUX/DVD/VCR/RADIO) PROLOGIC II Selects PROLOGIC II sound mode. BY PASS LEVEL Sets PRO LOGIC II mode to Off. Sets the sound level of each speaker. CLEAR DELAY Removes a track number on the Program menu or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu. Sets the delay time of each speaker. TEST TONE AUDIO Sends a test tone to each speaker to fine tune levels.
Rear Panel VCR IN LINE 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO) Connect to the audio/video output of an external source (audio system, TV/monitor, another VCR, etc.). RF OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with an RF coaxial input. DVD/VCR OUT (AUDIO/VIDEO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY. ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.
Connections Depending on the capabilities of your TV and other equipment, there are a variety of ways to connect the DVD+VCR. Choose from the connections described on pages 11-14. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections for your specific equipment. Caution If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD+VCR.
Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Optional TV Connections Use one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on your TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). ote If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).
Speaker System Connections Speaker Positioning Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cables by matching the colors of the terminals to those of the cables. To obtain the best possible surround sound, fine tune your system by adjusting the various speaker settings (levels, delays, etc.). Follow these guidelines to position the six supplied speakers (two front speakers, center speaker, two rear speakers and subwoofer).
Connections (Continued) Radio Antenna Connections Digital Device Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for listening to the radio. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD+VCR to the digital audio out (optical) jack on your digital device (DVD Player, Game device, etc.), using an optional optical audio cable. To select the source connected to DIGITAL AUDIO IN, press AUX on the remote control. the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna 1 Connect connectors.
Setting the Output Source AUX DVD VCR RADIO Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the various DVD+VCR input and output sources: To view output from the DVD deck: Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until the DVD indicator on the front panel lights and output from the DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
Amplifier Setup Mini Glossary for Sound Mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1 (or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources, such as DVDs and CDs, bearing the DTS trademark. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio (i.e., identical to the original masters) and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.
Amplifier Setup (Continued) Sound Mode ote Each time you press the SOUND EFFECT button, the sound mode is changed in the following order: PROLOGIC → HALL 1 → HALL 2 → THEATER When you play sound tracks with a 96kHz sampling frequency, the output signals will be converted to 48kHz. Sound Level You can set the sound level for each channel independently. 1 Press LEVEL. 2 Press b/BB to select the desired speaker. The level indicator appears on the front panel display.
Amplifier Setup (Continued) Setting Delays In Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic mode, it is assumed that the distance from the listener to each of the five speakers is equal. If your center and rear speakers are closer than the front speakers, you can set delays so that sound from these speakers will be heard simultaneously at your primary listening position. If the rear delay time is set in Dolby Digital mode, the delay time will be automatically set in Dolby Pro Logic mode .
On-Screen Display (OSD) On-Screen Menu System Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. Convenient on-screen menus allow you to set the clock, timer recordings and other setup preferences. The following pages describe the on-screen menu system. ❶ ❷ ❸ PLAY HI-FI SP JUL 5 , FRI ❹ ❺ Menu Selection CH 4 STEREO Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features. Press MENU to display the MAIN menu.
VCR Setup (Continued) The VCR Setup Menu Channel Selection 1 Press MENU to display the MAIN menu. v/V V to display the VCR SETUP menu, 2 Press then press SELECT/ENTER. The VCR SETUP menu will appear. The 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. Before you begin: Connect the DVD+VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown on page 11.
Setting the Clock Manual Clock Set The DVD+VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: Auto Clock Set or Manual Clock Set. Auto Clock Set enables the DVD+VCR to set the clock when the DVD+VCR is turned off. Example: July 5, 2002 - 2:15 AM Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system. Be sure to set AM and PM correctly. The initial clock setting is JANUARY 1, 2002, 12:00 AM. 1 Press MENU to display the MAIN menu.
DVD Setup Caution: Before attempting DVD setup, press DVD to set the unit to DVD mode. 1 or 2 to change the setting of an item. 3 Press The number buttons can also be used for setting numeric entries (e.g., title numbers). For some functions, press SELECT/ENTER to execute the setting. Temporary Feedback Icons General Explanation This section gives basic instructions for setting up DVD features and preferences. Some DVDs require special operations or allow only limited operation during playback.
DVD Setup (Continued) Picture Follow these guidelines to set your personal preferences for DVD operation. TV Aspect Initial Settings Overview SETUP. 1 Press The Setup menu appears. 3/4 4 to select the desired item. 2 Press The screen will show the current setting for the selected item, as well as alternate setting(s). 3 4 H) to exit the Press SETUP, RETURN, or PLAY (H 5 Setup menu. While the desired item is selected, press 2, then 3/4 4 to select the desired setting.
DVD Setup (Continued) Parental Control Country Code Rating Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the “Country Code List” on page 42. DVD Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs.
Normal Playback Search Before you begin: This function allows you to visually search forward or backward for a desired tape section. Turn on the TV. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct AUDIO/VIDEO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and your TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. Press VCR to set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Setting the Output Source” on page 15. 1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
VCR Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Timer Recording Before you begin: The DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. Simply enter the channel to be recorded and the starting and ending time for each recording. Power on the DVD+VCR and TV. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct AUDIO/VIDEO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
VCR Operation (Continued) 11 Use V to choose the SPEED option. B to choose the desired recording Use b/B speed (AUTO, SP or EP). AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches the recording speed from SP to EP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change. Use V to choose the REPEAT option. B to choose the desired repeat setting Use b/B (ONCE, WEEKLY, or DAILY). ONCE: For recording a single event.
VCR Operation (Continued) One-Touch Recording Dubbing and Editing One-Touch Recording allows you to quickly make a recording of a preset length without using the program timer. If you wish to edit or dub recordings from your camcorder (or another VCR) to this DVD+VCR, connect your device to the line inputs on the front or rear panels. These direct A/V jacks will provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel. Before you begin: Power on the DVD+VCR and the TV.
VCR Operation (Continued) Multi-Channel TV Sound (MTS) The DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in Hi-Fi audio mode. The DVD+VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals.
VCR Operation (Continued) Tape Counter Memory Feature Real-Time Counter Press CLK/CTR to select the real-time counter display, which shows the length of the tape in hours, minutes, and seconds. Every press of CLK/CTR changes the TV screen as illustrated below. 2:15 AM CLOCK M 0:05:25 COUNTER REM 1:07 REMAINING TIME The counter changes to “M 0:00:00” when the cassette is ejected. The real-time counter does not operate if nothing is recorded on the tape.
DVD Operation Playback Setup General DVD Features DVD Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. Press DVD to set the Output Source to DVD as shown in “Setting the Output Source” on page 15. 1 Press EJECT to open the disc tray. the disc in the tray with the label facing 2 Load up.
DVD Operation (Continued) General Features (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback DVD Repeat A-B A * A B DVD OFF To repeat a sequence in a title: 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The player will go into pause mode. 2 You can advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly on the remote control. 1 Press A-B at the desired starting point. Search 3 To cancel the sequence, press A-B. DVD 1 Press and hold PREV (.
DVD Operation (Continued) Special DVD Features Zoom Checking DVD contents DVD The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and move around the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. Press ZOOM repeatedly to increase the magnification level up to six times. 2 Use the 1 2 3 4 buttons to move around the zoomed picture. 3 Press CLEAR to resume normal playback or return to the paused image. ote The Zoom function may not work on some DVDs.
Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing Audio CD and MP3 discs Search The DVD+VCR can play MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 files, please read “Notes on MP3 Discs” on page 36. 1 Press and hold PREV (.) or NEXT (>) for about two seconds during playback. 1 Insert the CD or MP3 disc and close the tray. The CD or MP3 menu is displayed on the TV screen. CD Program MP3 Program TRACK 1 TRACK 1.MP3 TRACK 2 TRACK 2.MP3 TRACK 3 TRACK 3.MP3 TRACK 4 TRACK 4.
CD MP3 Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Discs The program playback feature allows you to store your favorite tracks for a particular disc in the player’s memory. Each custom program can contain up to 32 tracks (Audio CD) or 60 tracks (MP3 disc). 1 PROGRAM during playback or in stop 2 Press mode to enter Program Edit mode. E MP3 Program TRACK 12 TRACK 1.MP3 TRACK 8.MP3 TRACK 2 TRACK 8 TRACK 2.MP3 TRACK 2.MP3 TRACK 3 TRACK 10 TRACK 3.MP3 TRACK 4.MP3 TRACK 4 TRACK 3 TRACK 4.
Additional DVD Information Screen Saver Notes on MP3 Discs A screen saver appears when you leave the DVD+VCR in stop mode for about five minutes. After the screen saver has been active for about five minutes, the DVD+VCR will power off automatically. About MP3 Video Mode Setting MP3 files are audio data files compressed using MPEG1, the standard audio layer-3 file encoding scheme that compresses audio files up to 1/12 of their original size. Files with the “.
Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can preset up to 30 FM and AM stations. Before tuning, make sure you have turned down the volume to the minimum level. Before you begin, be sure to preset your favorite radio stations in the DVD+VCR’s memory (see “Presetting radio stations” at left). 1 1 Press RADIO. FM or AM appears on the front panel display and radio information appears on the TV screen. RADIO repeatedly to toggle between AM 2 Press and FM.
Troubleshooting Please refer to the following troubleshooting tips 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 the DVD+VCR does not work. No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator on the front panel display is lit.) No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Correction Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK (v/V) The skipped channels were deleted with the ADD/DEL CH. option. Use ADD/DEL CH. to restore channels. See “Channel Selection” on page 20. Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. Wrong CHANNEL SOURCE option is being used (e.g., TV or CATV). Try all CHANNEL SOURCE options.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Severe hum or noise is heard. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. Correction Cause Symptom The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The speakers and components are not securely connected. Connect the speakers and components securely. The DVD+VCR is located too close to the TV. Move your TV away from the audio components. The antennas are poorly positioned or not securely connected.
Language Code List Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 6566 Abkhazian 7074 Fiji 7678 Lingala 8373 Singhalese 6565 Afar 7073 Finnish 7684 Lithuanian 8375 Slovak 6570 Afrikaans 7082 French 7775 Macedonian 8376 Slovenian 8381 Albanian 7089 Frisian 7771 Malagasy 8379 Somali 6577 Amharic 7176 Galician 7783 Malay 6983 Spanish 6582 Arabic 7565 Georgian 7776 Malayalam 8385 Sudanese 7289 Armenian 6869 German 7784 Maltese 8387 Swahili
Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the “Country Code” setting (see page 24).
Specifications General AC 120V, 60 Hz 80W 430 X 97.5 X 360 mm (16.9 x 3.9 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d) 8 kg (17.6 lbs) 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) 5% to 90% NTSC REFERENCE Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VCR VIDEO IN VCR AUDIO IN FM ANTENNA IN AM ANTENNA IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN Antenna or CATV input, 75Ω 1 Vp-p 75Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 -6.
Specifications (Continued) Radio Tuner Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency Signal-to-Noise Ratio Frequency Response Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency 87.5 - 108 MHz 10.7 MHz 60 dB 150 - 10,000 Hz 530 - 1,720 kHz 450 kHz Amplifier Stereo mode Surround mode 50W + 50W (8Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10%) Front: 50W + 50W (THD 10%) Center*: 50W Surround*: 50W + 50W (8Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10%) Subwoofer*: 80W (4Ω at 30 Hz, THD 10%) *Depending on the sound mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Warranty DVD+VCR Limited Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the Rio Warranty Administrator will honor DVD+VCR service for 90 days labor, 1 year parts from the original date of consumer purchase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage. The DVD+VCR remote control is warranted for 90 days from the date of purchase. year parts Who is Protected This warranty protects the original consumer owner of this Rio product.
