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DVR5000 User's Guide Go-Video, Inc. A Division of Sensory Science Corp. 7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85280 www.govideo,com WWW.SeFI SOrySCi ell ce .
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not ex- pose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not open the cabinet; dangerous high voltage is present. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only, This DVD-VCR should only be used with household) current. 120V, 60Hz (standard U.S.
Safety v Important Safety Instructions Welcome Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. v 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................... Feature Summary 1 ...............................................................................................................
Time Zone ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Auto Clock Set Channel 21 ................................................................................................................................................... Tuner Band Setting ..................................................................................................................................
- DVD Operations Special Playback Disc Menu Features Navigation 49 ................................................................................................................................................ 49 ...................................................................................................................................................... 51 Title/Chapter/Time Selection .......................................................................................................
10How Timer Recording to Set a Timer Timer Recording 77 Recording .......................................................................................................................................... 77 ...................................................................................................................................... 82 Errors/Solutions 11 - VCR Plus+ Recording VCR Plus+ Channel VCR Plus+ Channel 83 Mapping ..............................................................
Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS 2, RETAIN 3, HEED WARNINGS 4, FOLLOW 5.
14. LIGHTNING - For added of time, unplug lightning 15. it from and power protection the wail LINES - An outside circuits, where antenna system should it can fall into such power touching VCR during and disconnect a lightning the antenna storm, or when or cable system it is left unattended This will prevent of overhead power for long periods to the DVD VCR due to such power lines or circuits an outside with them might be fatal as contact other 19.
Unpacking 1 Unpack your DVD-VCR As you unpack, please check that the following are included in your DVD-VCR packing case: DVD-VCR (1) Read Me First/Quick Reference Warranty/Registration Card (1) User's Guide Guide RF (Radio Frequency) Remote Control ,2 (1) (1) Cable Mouse for Cable Box Control 1 .
Feature Summary DVD Features System Features Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDa, audio CDs or VHS Tapes. 10-bit video digital to analog converter 27MHz advanced digital filter. Watch a DVD while the VCR. Playback recording Auto Setup automatically searches for channels. a TV show to sets clock • Joystick remote with glow-in-the-dark controls both DVD and VCR decks. keys Composite, S-Video and Component video outputs for high connectivity and optimum performance.
Remote Control Overview 7 POWER (p.11) 2 AUI-O TRACKING (p.BB) TRACKING +/- (p.66) I 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 18 RETURN (p.15) CLOCK/COUNTER (p.89) 19 OPEN/CLOSE (p.12) 8 VOLUME +/-(p.14) 20 SHUTTLE <> (p.65) 4 S-VHS (p.68) 21 CHANNEL +/- (p.14) 5 MUTE (p.14) 22 SKIP (p.65) 6 100+ (p.14) 7 0-9 (p.14) 8 DVD (p.11) 25 VCR (p,11) 9 REWIND (p.49, 65) 26 "fV VIEW (p.11) 70 STOP (p.50) 11 SKIP BACK (p.49, 65) RECORD (p,69) 12 ANGLE (p.54) VCR Plus+ (p.85) 18 ZOOM (p.53) SPISLP(p.
Front Panel Overview 1 6 789 2 10 11 3 4 5 12 1 DVD DECK (p.11) 2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE (p.12) 3 VCR DECK (p.11) 4 RECORD (p.69) 5 VCR EJECT(p.13) 6 POWER (p.11) 7 REWIND (p.49, 65) 8 PLAY/PAUSE (p.12, 13) 9 STOP(p.50) 10 FAS-J:FORWARD (p.49, 65) 11 DVD-VHS SELECT (p.11) 12 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (p.5) 1111 13 COPY (p.75) Behind Flap Door 14 CHANNEL +/-(p.14) 15 SETUP(p.15) 16 TV/VCR (p.
Front Panel Display I I 2 3 4 I 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 I SVCDVD DDDigj_ .__.__D_ LPCML____J s,, I _4.1 IF4b._ IP7 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 When lit, indicates that... 1 The DVD Deck is active 10 The VCR Record Speed is set to SP or SLP The VCR Deck is active 2 A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded 11 3 A disc with LPCM (Linear audio is loaded 12 The status of the DVD 13 3D Sound is active 4 A DVD with a Dolby 14 The DVD 5 A DVD with a DTS 5.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 RF ANTENNA INPUT 2 RFOUTTOTV 3 VCRTUNER CHANNEL SELECTOR 4 LINE IN 2 5 LINE OUT TO TV(COMPOSITE) 6 LINE OUT TO TV(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) 7 CABLE BOX CONTROL 8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 9 S-VIDEO OUT 10 ANALOG AUDIO OUT 11 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 12 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(COAXIAL) 6 DVD-VCR USER's GUIDE
Basic Connections 1 In this chapter, you will connect the DVD-VCR to your television and run Auto Setup, which automatically searches for channels and sets the player's NOTES: • Advanced • internal Connect Antenna/Cable to DVD-VCR Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/outdoor antenna or cable wall outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.)jack on the back panel of the DVD-VCR. From Antenna or Cable clock. Connections are covered in Appendix A.
4 Plug In DVD-VCR Connect the DVD-VCR 60Hz wall outlet. 5 cord to a standard 120V/ Turn On DVD-VCR Press the Power DVD-VCR's 6 power button on the remote control or on the front panel. Turn On TV Press the Power button on your TV. I 7 Set TV to Channel you selected in Step 3. set your TV to its Line Input. The "LanguagelLanguelldioma" appear on the screen. Please continue 8 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE page.
Auto Setup The first time you connect your DVD-VCR, or after an extended power outage, you will be prompted to set the on-screen menu language and connect an Antenna or Cable, Then the DVD-VCR will run an Auto Setup procedure, 1 Set the On-Screen Menu Language 2 r_n_il Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. ]o change the language at any other time, see page 16.
This procedure When finished, channel found. 4 may take a few minutes to complete. the DVD-VCR will tune to the lowest Auto Setup is Complete! Please proceed to Chapter 3 for an introduction basic operations of the DVD-VCR.
Deck Control Keys The DVD-VCR controls uses one set of Power Button to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. Press the Power button on the remote control to turn on the DVD-VCR. or front panel DVD Button Press the DVD button on the remote control to control the DVD deck. • when you want The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show that the DVD deck is selected.
Basic DVD Playback Follow playback these instructions to a DVD. 1 Open Disc Drawer Press the Open/Close button on the remote control or front panel to automatically power on the DVD-VCR and open the disc drawer. 2 Insert Disc Place the disc in the drawer with the label side of the disc facing up. If the disc has two sides, orient the disc with the desired label facing up. 3 Close Disc Drawer Press the Open/Close button on the remote control front panel to close the disc drawer.
Basic VHS Playback To play a videotape, simply insert it in the VH$ deck and 1 press the Play button. Tapes without Record Safety Tabs can be set to play automatically when inserted; see page 67. Insert VHS Tape Insert a standard VHS videotape into the VHS Deck. Power will turn on automatically videotape. 2 when you insert a Play Tape Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control or front panel.
Basic TV Tuner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR's built-in TV tuner. TV/VCR Last Channel Press to switch between your TV's tuner and the VCR's internal tuner. Press to jump directly to the previously viewed channel. Channel Up/Down Press to change to the next or previous channel. Volume/Mute Press to adjust the volume of the program you are watching. Press Mute to toggle the sound on and off.
On-Screen Menu Navigation The on-screen menu system altows you to set all functions for your DVD-VCR.
Menu Language Follow these steps to change the on-screen menu language to English, French or Spanish, 1 Open "Setup Menu" Press the Setup button. 4 S_t _m_ Re_mdin_ Child L_.k Set Crock DVD r,e=up _CR & Ch;mn_l_up Lan_d_urna Off _*/4, TO Mo_e ,_ To Select R_rURN To Quit ,2 Set "Language/Langue/Idioma" Sut Ilmer P.,_oofdlrt Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "Language/Langue/Idioma," then push right repeatedly to translate the menu screen into English, French or Spanish.
Manual If Auto Setup was unable to find a local TV station to set the DVD-VCR's internal 1 Open "Setup Clock Set Menu" =_ S_ Or_ Off _Cl_k DVD 5elup VCR & Ch=nel _up Lar_u_e_l_dl0r_ Press the Setup button. clock, follow these instructions to set the date/time '1'1_ To _ ..]* To klect RETURNTo qu_ manually.
5 Set the Clock Push the joystick left/right to select each of the following options, then push up/down (or use the 0-9 keys) to set each option: Set Month - Enter the month as a 2-digit for January, press "01 ". Set Year - Enter the year as a 2-digit number; number; i.e. i.e. for 2000, press "00". Set Day - Enter the day as a 2-digit the ninth, press "09".
Daylight Savings Time You can set the DVD-VCR to adjust for Daylight Savings Time. Use this feature only if Auto Clock Set has incorrectly set the time. NOTE: If you are an Arizona resident, turn Daylight Savings Time off and choose Mountain Standard 1 Open "Setup Menu" -_ _ _r_v Recordir_ C31ildlock s_ Ckx_ DVD .T_Jp VCR & Cha,lnel ,T_up Press the Setup button. Off '1'14_To Mc_ ..Z.To Selecl RETORN To¢_u_ 2 Select "Set Clock" Time on page 20.
Time Zone You can manually set the Time Zone for your region. Use this feature only if Auto Clock Set has incorrectly set the time by detecting a nearby time zone. NOTE: If you are an Arizona resident, choose Mountain Standard Time and turn Daylight 1 Open "Setup Menu" _t Cl_k Press the Setup button. VCR & Otant_l _ Langua_[e4_gu_dlarna _*/q, To Mo_ P,ETURN To_ 2 Select "Set Clock" s_t _r_r _lng _1_I_ LOCk Using the joystick, move the selection Clock," then push right to select.
Auto Clock Set Channel If you know a station in your area that broadcasts time information, Auto Clock 1 you can set the Set Channel Open "Setup Menu" ll'lllfiF_ =__O_rdln I_ild/(x_ Press the Setup button. _'D _& z OIf ,_p Ch_ncl _p manually. For example, your local PB$ station will usually transmit the time and date, Use this feature only if Auto Clock Set has set the time incorrectly.
Tuner Band Setting This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR's tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. • Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. 1 Open "Setup Menu" -_ s= _r_, Kecordir_ _ild/ocE s_ Ckx_ DVD ._mp VCR & Chine1 _up Lar_u_WLa_Bue_dlor_ Press the Setup button.
Auto Channel Search Auto Channel Search will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area. 1 Open "Setup Menu" _Llla_,::l -) t_i_r_r It_ling s_tCl_k Press the Setup button. VCK & (31anr_l 5e_p Language_u_diorda RETURNTD_ 2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup" _Llla:,::l Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel Setup," then push right to select, S_I_ra_r _lng ghlld Lock t_iCIock BVB S_p .i. ",._K& ch|n_l _bJp LanBua/[e.
Add/Remove Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a Channels 1 channel that you would like to add, or added a channel you wish to remove. Open "Setup Menu" .._ _ Tlrmr p,w_rdin& _ild/odc _.t Cl_k DVD _tup VCg & Ch_mnel_tup L_ldlCr_ Press the Setup button. l*/,b To _ Off .¢ To klEct RETURN ToQu_ 2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup" _ Tlrmr P,w_rdin& _ild/odc _.t Cl_k Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel Setup," then push right to select.
Show Weak Channels The "Show Weak Channels" feature aflows you to view channels with weak reception rather than substitute a blue 1 Open "Setup Menu" Child/_k Set _k DVD _up VCR & Cha_'_l 5_lp Press the Setup button. screen, Of _'/4, To t._w ,,) TO kl_=t P,ETU P_ To Q,it ,2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup" Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel Setup," then push right to select, RETUgN TO QUK 3 Select "Channel Move the selection arrow push right to select.
Tuner Audio Today most television programs are broadcast in stereo. However, there are times you may wish to set the Tuner Audio to Mono, Stereo, SAP, or TV+SAt_ Display Tuner Audio Status Press the Audio button while the TV View is set to the Tuner (i.e., you are watching TV). • The current ]uner Audio status will appear upper right corner 2 in the of the screen.
Child Lock To prevent children from tampering with the DVD-VCR, Child Lock disables all front Open the "Setup Menu" ]I'JII,_H; .._ _ ilr_v _ldin I C31ild/odc SeLCle_ DVD ._mp Wg & Cl'aaneJ _up Press the Setup button. panel keys so the DVD-VCR can only be operated with the remote control, '1'1,5To _ Off ..,* To_loc[ RETUP, N ToOu_ ,2 Select "Child Lock" Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "Child Lock," then push right to select from the following options: Off - Child Lock is disabled.
Front Panel Dimmer You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim all the time, dim between the hours of 10:00 1 Open "Setup Menu" •4 _t ]liner p,_e_ding Child Lack Press the Setup button. C_ ow_ VCK & Glannel_p p.m. and 6:00 a.m., or of£ P_JRN ,2 Select "VCR & Channel _ (_ii Setup" II1'1Jli'=i _Tet _ner I_lng Child Lock Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel Setup," then push right to select. Of_ ,,_ VCR ,_ Chanml _p '1'/, I.
TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the 1 Open "Setup Menu" _L,la.u_:l Child L_d( DVD player will display movies at the appropriate size for your television. Choose from standard, fetterbox, or widescreen format. Press the Setup button. Off DVD _p VCR & c11annel,Temp Lmluag_L_n_e_ldlcr_ I'/€ To _ -p To_ed P_TUP.NToQu_ 2 Select "DVD Setup" _L,la.u_:l Child L_d( Using the joystick, move the selection Setup," then push right to select.
Still Mode The Still Mode feature set the default method lets you of 1 Open "Setup Menu" Child L_d( freezing a single image on the screen during DVD playback. Press the Setup button. Off DVD _p VC_ & Chmnd Sewp La_u_n_e_l_lorna ..i. S(._ ilr,_r I_e_xin 8 '1'/_ To _ ..
Black Level The Black Level feature adjusts the reference level of black in 1 • Menu" _Llla_';:L Child L_k _tLl_k DVO S_Up VCR & Gt anreBI5emp Lan_ige_ldl0rda Press the Setup button. the video signal to one of two choices: • Open "Setup High - Standard NTSC black level, Yields consistent contrast through all sources. Low- Enhanced black level.
Audio Language Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks. The 1 Open "Setup Menu" -_ Set graer P.eo_ dinll Chi_dLo=k Set Ll_k urn S_p VCR & Otanr_l Setup Lan_ge_l_ld_la Press the Setup button. DVD- VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given O_ P._URN_ DVD. 2 Select "DVD Setup" Using the joystick, move the selection Setup," then push right to select. 1t I'lll'lltl, _ _mer Pa_te_dlr_ Child Led( Set Oock ..
Subtitle Language Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD subtitles. The DVD-VCR 1 Open "Setup Menu" _Llla:,::l -_ Set _t_r _ln ¢l_lld Lock 8 O_ Press the Setup button. will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. _R & Ollnml _'bJp Lan_Ja_u_dk_l= _'/_, To ;_ve P_l U RNTo(_lt 2 Select "DVD Setup" Using the joystick, move the selection Setup," then push right to select, 3 Select "Language/Audio 4 ToSek_ t I'I _l'llt _ ,?_.
Disc Menu Language Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD disc menus. The DVD- 1 Open "Setup Menu" ILIla'':: -) _ _tr_r I_,dln 8 _1_]_ Lock Press the Setup button. Off C_n_ "v_R & C_lanml SebJp Lnngg_a_u'_Jld k_nn VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. _*/4. To Move 4 To_elect PZI UKN To(_JIt 2 Select "DVD Setup" Using the joystick, move the selection Setup," then push right to select. It I =1J=_l_u= Set_mer P.
Dynamic Compression Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e. the difference between the 1 Open "Setup Menu" -_ t_t _r_r P*_xling _t Cl_k CVU s_p VCR & Gtanr_l 5e_p Language_ldl0ma Press the Setup button. quietest and loudest passages of a DVD soundtrack. This enables you to limit loud noises, such as explosions, raise the volume of quiet P,ETURN TD(_ or ,2 Select "DVD passages, such as whispering, while watching a movie. This is convenient for viewing movies fate at night.
Rating Control Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight level rating system. • If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected • Settings 1 Open "Setup Menu" _i,la.:l_:l ..i. Se, Hlr,_r I_o_ln Child Lode Press the Setup button. 8 Off DVD _p V(_ & Ch_lnd ,Ze_p L_uag_l.an#_llOr_ I'/; To _ .e To_ec; P_TUP.NToqua; 2 rating, an error message will appear. Not all discs are rated.
NOTES: The first time "Require Password" is set to "Yes," you will be prompted to enter a new password. If the "Enter Password" screen appears, then "Require Password" has already been set to "Yes." Please skip to Step 5. 5 Enter Password Enter a 4-digit password remote control. Write your password using the 0-9 keys on the down, and keep it in a safe place in case you need it to change your settings later.
Changing the Rating Control Password Follow these instructions to Select "Changing change the Rating Control password+ Password" Use the joystick to select "Changing "Rating Control" menu. Password" from the F_E11 IRN TOGOB_ 2 Enter New Password Enter a new 4-digit remote control. password using the 0-9 keys on the F_E11 IRN TOGOB_ 3 Re-enter Password Enter the same 4-digit password using the 0-9 the remote control to confirm your password.
A/V Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that Before You Begin... DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround If your A/V receiver is NOT equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you will want to use the DVD-VCR's built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the Analog Audio Out connection below. If your A/V receiver IS equipped with a Dolby Digital VCR's built-in Dolby Digital Decoder.
Dolby Digital Decoder Setting If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dofby Digital decoder, your D VD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5. 1 sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your speakers. 1 Menu" 1] I'lzr,_'=i -) S_tgrn=r IZeo_dins Ch_d L_k S=tCl_k Press the Setup button. O_ PrO S_p VCK & Qtanr_l Setup Lan_mge_l Jl_e*qdk_la _'/6 To t._,.
DTS Decoder Setting If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, 1 your DVD-VCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable this feature in Open "Setup Menu" ILUlJ_';: Press the Setup button. the menu system. NOTE: Select "Yes" ONLY if 2 you have connected a DTSequipped A/V receiver to the Digital Output (optical or coaxial) on the DVD-VCR back Select "DVD Setup" Using the joystick, move the selection Setup," then push right to select. arrow to "DVD P_r u KN TO(7_ panel.
Speaker Setup Overview The Speaker Setup menus allow you to customize the D VD- VCR for your surround sound setup, including speaker sizes, channel delays and channel levels. For proper audio performance, you must set up the system to match your speaker configuration. Speaker Placement Position your speakers as shown in the diagram. speakers should surround your primary listening The six area. LF/RF (Left Front/Right Front) - Usually the largest speakers in the room. Used for primary action.
Setting Levels Level is a fancy term for volume. You can change the level of your Center Speaker, Rear Speakers, and Subwoofer relative to your Front Speakers in 1db (decibel) increments from 0 to -6. Subwoofer - Select from 0 to -6dB; see page 45. Center Speaker - Select from 0 to -6dB; see page 46. Right/Left page 47.
Front Speaker/Subwoofer Follow these steps to set the size of your front speakers and the level of your subwoofer (if 1 Open "Setup Settings Menu" -_ set _r_, Kecoedir_ _ild lock s_ Ckx_ DVD .T_Jp VCR & Ch*mnel,T_up L_lu_ue_dlor_ Press the Setup button. applicable). Off RETURNTo qu_ 2 Select "DVD Setup" Using the joystick, move the selection Setup," then push right to select. 3 Select "Language/Audio arrow to "DVD ] 11 =1Jk]l_l Set _mer P.ec_dlr O Child Lo_ _Cl_k Setup" TV,_pecL Redo ..
5 Set "Front Speakers" Move the selection arrow to "Front Speakers," right to select from the following options: • Large - Select if the Front Speakers have a low frequency of 100Hz or below. If you do not connect a subwoofer, always set the Front Speakers to Large. • Small - Select if the Front Speakers have a low frequency 6 then push _ub,_o_er I_I $u_nd _p above 100Hz. Set "Subwoofer Connected" .il:ll,ll.lr._._i_l.
Center/Rear Follow these steps to set the size, delay, and level of your center and rear speakers (if Speaker Settings 1 Select "Surround Setup" From the "Dolby Digital Setup" menu, move the selection arrow to "Surround Setup," then push right to select. applicable), ,2 Set "Center 3 Large - Indicates that your Center Speaker is large. Small - Indicates that your Center Speaker is small. None - Indicates that you do not have a Center Speaker.
5 Set "Rear Speakers" Move the selection arrow to "Rear Speakers," right to select from the following options: then push ................... _L% '_1_ To _ ")To Set "Rear Delay" Move the selection right to select from arrow to "Rear Delay," the following options: then push ._ ha, [_lly OreS - 15mS - Indicates the relative delay between your Front Speakers and your Rear Speakers. 7 5n_l _od_ _ L_ Le_l Small - Indicates that your Rear Speakers are small.
Testing Your Speaker Levels Now that you have connected your speakers and made all adjustments, you can check your work with the built-in Speaker Test. The Speaker Test will play a white noise signal for 5 seconds in every speaker so you can go back and make fine adjustments to the levels for your Center Speaker, Rear Speakers, and Subwoofer 1 Select "Speaker Test" From the "Dolby Digital Setup" menu, move the selection arrow to "Speaker lest," then push right to select.
Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options, To resume normal playback, press the Play/Pause button, Freeze Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control during playback. The picture will freeze and the audio will mute. ]o resume playback, press the Play/Pause button. If the player is left in Freeze mode for 2 minutes, it will stop automatically.
Each press increases or decreases the speed from normal playback to 2X - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X. Press Play to resume normal speed. Front Panel Search Keys - Press and hold the Forward/Back buttons on the front panel to visually search forward/backward at 2x - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X speed. Release the Forward/Back button to resume normal speed. Slow Motion During playback, press the Play/Pause button to Freeze the image. Then use the Search Forward/Back buttons to play in slow motion at variable speeds.
Disc Menu Navigation Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features, such as movie trailers, and information on the cast. Use these buttons to make selections in the Disc Menu Button Press to access the DVD's Disc menu, if applicable. Joystick menus. Use to navigate through • Push up, down, DVD's Disc menu options. left and right to highlight menu choices.
Title/Chapter/Time If you press the Display button during DVD playback, you can view the current Title, Chapter/ 1 View DVD/CD Display Press the Display button on the remote DVD/CD playback. Track, and counter position. You can also use this screen as shortcut to select any Title, Chapter/Track, or counter position on the disc.
Zoom You can zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification while watching a DVD, and 2 times while watching a VCD. 1 Open Zoom Magnifying Glass During Playback or Pause mode, press the Zoom button to display the "Magnifying Glass icon" on the screen. ,2 Position Magnifying Glass Use the joystick to move the magnifying glass to any position on the screen you want to zoom. 3 Zoom In Press the Enter button repeatedly - 2X - and normal magnification.
Anl le Some DVDs allow .you to view the same scene from different 1 perspectives, or angles, while watching a movie. Press the Angle button to activate this feature. Check for Angle Marker Angle Icon If multiple Angles are available on the DVD, the Angle mark will appear on the front panel display during playback. ,2 View Angle Options If the Angle mark is present, press the Angle button to view the Angle Selection menu. 3 Select Screen Angle Push the joystick screen angles.
Subtitle Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. The Subtitle button provides a shortcut to view and select Open Subtitle Menu During playback, press the Subtitle button. these options. 2 Set Subtitle Language ENG. I / Subtitle _/J_ I_ ENG. Push the joystick up/down subtitle languages. to select among all available Subtitle languages are often represented tions; i.e. "ESP" for "espahol.
A-B Repeat The A-B Repeat function alfows you to repeat any segment of a DVD or CD over and over again. Simply mark the beginning point (A) and the ending point (B) of the / Select A-B Repeat Function In Play mode, press the A-B button, then push the joystick left/right to select A-B Repeat, • "A-" will blink when A-B Repeat is selected, NOTE: If you are playing a CD, the menu will display "]rack" in place of "Chapter" segment you want to review.
Repeat Chapter/Title You can repeat a single chapter over and over, or repeat a complete title, 1 Open Repeat Menu In Play mode, press the Repeat button to open the Repeat menu The current Repeat Mode will blink ,2 Select "Chapter" off Push the joystick "Chapter" lected 3 left/right will blink to select "Chapter" when Chapter ^-B Repeat Chapter chapter/ Select "Title" Repeat (Off Push the joystick "Title" 5 T_ Repeat is se- Press the Enter button to repeat the current track 4 -'.
Audio Many DVDs provide multiple language and audio setup options, such as Dolby Digital 5. 1, Dolby Pro Logic, or LPCM 2 Channel audio. The Audio button provides a shortcut 1 Open the Audio Menu During playback, control. press the Audio button on the remote to view and select among all available options for a given disc. 2 Select DVD Audio Track Push the joystick up/down to select the desired guage/audio setup on the DVD. Languages are represented "ESP" for "espa_ol.
Bookmarks You can insert up to three Bookmarks on your DVDs, so you can jump quickly to your favorite scene or son 9. 1 Open Bookmark Menu During playback, press the Mark button on the remote control. The "Mark" header will appear on the screen. ,2 Select Bookmark Placeholder ,T,¢- - Push the joystick left/right to move to one of the three bookmark placeholders (- - -). The selected 3 placeholder will J_ M_k 4" / ") Enter t° Set / blink.
Programmed Playback Programmed Playback lets you set a custom order for playback of chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD. Open "Playback While Mode" Menu P,m_n Ray -1.pm_unm_ Play in Stop mode, press the Mode button. '1.16 _ Mc._ ..P ToSekax L_TURN TO_ ,2 Select "Programmed Play" w_l:_,l:,.vlJ: Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "Programmed Play," then push right to select.
Random Playback DVD Random Playback lets the DVD-VCR set a random 1 Open Playback Mode Menu -) PandamFI_ Pm2aunraEdplly In Stop mode, press the Mode button. order for playback of chapters/ tracks on a DVD or CD. _TURN Ta_ 2 Select Random Play Using the joystick, move the selection dom Play," then push right to select. • 3 The disc will order. playback automatically arrow to "Ran- ..
MP3 Playback MP3 is a popular music format which allows you to compress music files up to 1/12 of their 1 Insert Disc Insert a CD-R with MP3 files into the DVD deck. original size while retaining near CD quality sound. Your DVD-VCR can playback MP3 files burned onto a CD-R disc. • 2 The MP3 main menu will appear after a few seconds and the first song on the disc will begin playing.
4 Play MP3 File Press either the Enter button on the remote play the selected • 5 control to song. While the song is playing, you can use the joystick browse through other folders. to Stop MP3 Selection Press the Stop button playback.
3D Sound 3D Audio is an enhanced audio mode that creates the illusion of Surround Sound 1 Open 3D Sound Menu off During playback of a DVD, on the remote control. with only two speakers.
Special Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Freeze, Frame Advance, Skip, Repeat, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. Freeze Skip From Play mode, press Play/ Pause to freeze a single frame. From Play mode, press Skip to cue ahead exactly 1 minute. Press Skip repeatedly up to 5 times to cue ahead 1-5 minutes. Frame Advance From Freeze mode, press Frame/Step to advance to the next frame.
Tracking The Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that 1 Adjust Tracking Manually sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks. The ATR button (Auto Track- During playback, press the TRK- or TRK + buttons to move the white lines out of the picture. ing) will automatically align the recorded tracks with the playback heads to solve this problem. You may also set tracking manually.
Auto Play/Rewind If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. If you want videotapes to rewind automatically when they are done playing, turn on Auto Rewind. Open the "Setup Menu" •,) Set _mer patx_inll Child L_ Press the Setup button. Select "VCR & Channel NOTE: Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted.
S-VHS Playback The DVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality $- VH$ tapes. Press the $-VH$ button during playback feature. Insert S-VHS Tape Insert an S-VHS tape into the VCR deck. to enable this 2 Start Playback Press Play/Pause on the remote control back of the S-VHS tape. 3 to begin play- Enable S-VHS Playback Press the S-VHS button on the remote control 68 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE .
Basic Recording You can record a TV show in Before You Begin... progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the Record button. You can even add time in fixed 30-minute increments by pressing the Record button repeatedly; see page 71. Power on the DVD-VCR Power on the TV Set the TV to channel 1 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to on the back of the DVD-VCR). Insert Tape Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck. Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire program.
Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch different channel, watch DVD, or add recording 30-minute increments. Pause/Resume a a Recording Press the Play/Pause button. resume. time in Press Record again to ,2 Stop Recording Press the Stop button. 3 Watch a Different Channel Press the TV/VCR button on the remote or front panel to switch to your TV tuner, then select a different channel on your television.
One-Touch Recording (OTR) One- Touch Recording (0 TR) allows you to add recordin 9 time in 30-minute increments up to 9:30 minutes touch of a button. 1 Start Recording Follow the instructions on page 69 to begin recording. at the ,2 Activate OTR While in Record mode, press the Record button again to activate One--[buch Recording (OTR). • 3 OTR 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the DVD-VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes.
Record Speed You can slow down the Start Recording recording speed from SP to SLP in order to fit six hours of programming tape. Follow the Basic Recording instructions on page 69. on a T-120 2 Set Record Speed Press the SP/SLP button on the remote Record Speed to one of the following • SP - Standard • SLP - Super Long Play, for maximum (3 times SP). Maximum Tape Length to set the Play, for best quality. NOTE: The selected front panel display.
Record Source You can set the DVD-VCR to record from a variety of sources, including the Tuner, DVD deck, Line 1 (front) input, or Line 2 (rear) input. The Auto setting will record whatever is currently visible on-screen, as set by the TV View button. 1 Open the "Setup Menu" Press the Setup button on the remote control. "Setup Menu" appears.
Date/Time Stamp The Date/Time Stamp allows you to overlay the date, time, and record soume at the 1 Menu" -) _ _rmr Kerardir_ (_ild lock Press the Setup button on the remote control. "Setup Menu" appears. beginning of your recordings. You can choose to record the Date/Time Stamp on every recording or on timer recordings only. Open the "Setup The Cqf DVD _mp VCR & Cl'annel _lup Lar_uqWLmBue_dl0ma l'/,b To Me_ .
Copying from DVD To VHS The DVD-VCR allows you to 1 copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the Copy button. Insert Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy close the drawer. in the DVD deck and If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, will not be able to copy disc. It is not permitted Macrovision _ encoded you the to copy DVDs. ,2 Insert VHS Tape Insert a blank VHS videotape 3 into the VCR deck.
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How to Set a Timer Recording The Timer Recording Feature alfows you to program up to 16 events at a time to record Before You Begin... Power on the DVD-VCR Power on the TV up to a year in advance. Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to on the back of the DVD-VCR). Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety ]ab into the VCR deck. 1 Open "Setup Menu" i[11,,¸,::1 -_ set _ R_o_in I _I_IM b_k (3if Press the Setup button.
4 Set Event Date and Time Use the number keys or joystick to set the date and time of the event. To leave an entry unchanged, push the joystick to the right, The player will not allow you to enter an invalid number, current date and time, The default setting is the _ I Set Set Month (1-12) Day (1-31 ) ._oJ=,,=,,m,_f, • • 5 Set Month - Enter the month as a 2-digit for January, press "01 ". Set Daythe ninth, Enter the day as a 2-digit press "09".
6 Set Event Type Use the number keys (1-4) to set the type of event, how often the event will be recorded. The default setting Setting the Record Source When Using a Cable Box If you are programming a timer recording with a cable box, `your Record Source depends on whether or notyou have setup Cable Box Control (see page 104) • If Cable Box Control is on, set the Record Source to the actual cable channel `you wish to record (recommended).
Complete Program Record Complete Program Record, or CPR, helps to ensure you won't run out of tape before your Timer Recording is complete. When Auto is selected, the Timer event Set Recording Speed Use the number keys (1-3) to set the Recording The default setting is Auto. begins to record in SP; the DVD- VCR then calculates 1 Auto - Complete 2 SP - Standard Play. Delivers tape will record 2 hours. 3 SLP - Super Long Play. Delivers maximum time. A %120 tape will record 6 hours.
10 Programming is Complete! The event is stored in memory and will record at the scheduled time. A Timer icon will appear on the front panel display to indicate that an event is programmed. Timer Record icon m If there is a problem with your Timer Recording, the Timer icon will flash and a Timer Error appears on the TV screen; see page 82. The VCR will automatically Recording begins.
Timer Recording Errors/Solutions If there is a problem with your Timer Recording, the Timer icon will flash on the Front Panel Display and an error message will appear on the On-Screen Display Once you correct the error, the event will begin if there is still time remaining for that event. You can also clear the event in the Event Summary Tape Missing There is no videotape Insert a videotape in the VCR deck. in the VCR deck. Tape Missing Tab The videocassette is missing the Record Safety Tab.
VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping The VCR Plus+ Programming System (VCR Plus+) greatly 1 simplifies Timer Recording. To tape a show, just look up its PfusCode programming number in your newspaper or magazine listing, then enter it into the VCR Plus+ menu. To get started, you must first match your local TV channels to the VCR Plus+ preassigned channels. This process is known as "Channel Mapping," Open "Setup Menu" _[,la,u_:l ,,z*S(,_ flr,_r IZeo_in 8 Child _ Press the Setup button.
VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet You can use the worksheet below to find the local equivalents of the VCR Plus+ channels in your area. This information is provided in your local television listings or by contacting your local cable company. 5 Map Your Channels Use the joystick to move up and down tile VCR Plus+ Channel the number keys to enter your matching Local Channel.
How to Set a VCR Plus+ Recording Once `you have mapped `your channels, `you are ready to program a VCR Plus+ recording. Open up `your local TV listings and jot down the VCR PfusCode number for the 1 Open VCR Plus+ Menu / Press the VCR Plus+ button on the remote control. If you haven't set the clock, the Set Clock menu will appear. You must set it before you can program a VCR wi_ [0- 9] _ _* ÷lp_al,_nue Plus+ Recording. program `you want to record. Then follow these simple instructions.
3 View Event Summary Basic programming is complete. The event will be recorded automatically on the date and time represented by the code you entered. As in Timer Recording, the event will appear on the Timer Summary • • • 4 ]o edit the Event, use the joystick to select it and continue with Step 4. ]o delete an event, use the joystick to select it, and then press Clear. ]o exit the Event Summary screen, press Return.
6 Select "Set Speed" =.!_==l=_ml Push the joystick right repeatedly appears on the menu screen. until "Set Speed" NOTE: Do not make any changes to "Set Source," this will change your VCR Plus+ settings. Complete Program Record Complete Program Record, or CPR, helps to ensure you won't run out of tape before 7 1 Auto - Complete 2 SP - Standard Play. Delivers tape will record 2 hours. 3 SLP - Super Long Play. Delivers maximum time. A %120 tape will record 6 hours.
VCR Plus+ Timer Extend To help ensure that your VCR Plus+ programs record in their entirety, you can automatically extend recording 2 or 5 minutes before and after their scheduled time. 1 Open "Setup Menu" illi'fr= _nil_l[ock r)fl Press the Setup button. 2 Select "VCR & Channel Setup" illi'fr= Using the joystick, move the selection arrow Channel Setup," then push right to select.
The Clock/Counter The D VD- VCR Search/Index CIk/Ctr features allow you to scan and search for Index Marks, quickly find blank tape, search for tape counter positions, and return to 0:00:00. The real-time tape counter gives you real-time feedback on the precise position of your videotapes. Button Button Press the Clk/Ctr button repeatedly panel display through the following 1 to cycle the front three views: Clock DVDs and ShowsyouthecurrenttimeassetintheSetCIOCkmenu.
Placing Index Marks Index Marks are like bookmarks on your videotapes. They are inserted automatically at the star of every recording, or you can place them manually anywhere on a tape. Later you can locate these "bookmarks" using Index Search or Index Scan.
Index Scan Index Scan will fast-forward rewind to the nearest Index or 1 Mark, play a few seconds of tape, and then fast-forward or rewind to the next Index Mark. Open "Search Menu" _1 i¶i|J'll=i -_ Inde_ Search /SQn Bl_k Se_,ch Direct _ Sarah Return m 0_0:00 From Stop or Play mode, press the Search button. 1'/ When you find the show you want to watch, press Play. Tip: Use this feature with the Date/Time Stamp to quickly find Timer Recordings on your tapes.
Index Search Index Search will fast-forward or rewind a specified number of Index Marks from 1 to 99. When it reaches the desired 1 Open "Search Menu" From Stop or Play mode, press the Search button. -_ Inde_ Selmdl/ Scan / 1' / _ To _4_ve -P ToSelecL RETURNTo(_e Index Mark, it will play the tape. Use Index Search when you know the exact Index Mark you want to locate.
Blank Search With Blank Search you can easily locate the next available blank (unused) segment on 1 Open "Search Menu" From Stop or Play mode, press the Search button. BlankSear_ DirecL_m 5_mch PeKum_ 0_9_0 your videotape. ,4* Inde_ Seap_l/ _,m ,f / ,F _ _ve P,_URN To_ 2 Select "Blank / ..p ToSek_ Search" Using the joystick, move the selection Search," then push right to select. arrow to "Blank The DVD-VCR will automatically search for the next available blank space on your tape and stop.
Direct Time Search Use Direct Time Search to locate a specific tape location in hours, minutes, and seconds. 1 Open "Search Menu" From Stop or Play mode, press the Search button. This is useful for editing purposes, i.e. you can advance the tape directly to the beginning of the desired scene. Blmnkka_ Dim_m Pelum_ _h _1€_ -P ToSe_cL _URNTD(_ ,2 Select "Direct Time Search" Using the joystick, move the selection arrow Time Search," then push right to select.
Return to 0:00:00 You can advance your videotapes to tape counter position 0:00:00 at the touch of a 1 Open "Search Menu" ..,* ind_ $_ch / t,can Direct _ _ea_h Ream _ _,S_:OO From Stop or Play mode, press the Search button. button, Remember that pressing the Clear button resets the tape counter position to 0:00:00. I* i _ Te _4ol,m -,* RETURNToQu_ ,2 Select "Return Toklect to 0:00:00" Ind_ _h/Sr_n Using the joystick, move the selection to 0:00:00," then push right to select.
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S-Video/Component 1 If your television is equipped with S-Video or Component Video Connections Connect Connect Video inputs, you can enjoy superior video quality when watching DVDs with your D VD- VCR. S-Video Out to TV an S-Video cable from back panel of the DVD-VCR your television, Video OR Component, but NOT both.
AIt Video Out Setting If you connected your D VD- VCR to your television using the SVideo or Component Video Out jacks, you MUST set the "AIt (alternative) Video Out" selection in the on-screen menu system. You can ONLY watch 1 Menu" i_[,la.u_: ,,z*$(,_ ilr,_r IZeccmlrl8 Child L_k t_Ch._ DVD _p VC_ & Ch_lnel ,_ewp L_Buaw_.an_ue_lor_ Press the Setup button. I'/_ 2 Select "DVD Setup" the Using the joystick, move the selection Setup," then push right to select.
Stereo Connections You can enjoy stereo sound when watching movies and TV shows by connecting your DVD- VCR to your home stereo system or stereo TV 1 Connect DVD-VCR to Stereo Connect RCA cables from the Line Out Left & Right Audio jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to the Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver. If you are using a stereo television, connect the Video Output as well.
Monitor TV Connections Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture 1 Connect over regular televisions because they receive the audio and video signals directly from the DVD-VCR through the line inputs, NOTE: A monitor television Connect VCR to Monitor TV RCA cables from the Audio/Video jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR Video Line Inputs of your monitor TV.
Connecting You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to your D VD-VCR, including: An additional VCR Laser Disc Player DVD Player Camcorder Satellite Receiver Video Game Since all of these devices use 1 Connect Connect Other Video Equipment Device to DVD-VCR RCA cables from the Audio and Video Line Outputs of your external device to the Audio and Video Line Inputs on the front or back panel of the DVD-VCR.
Cable Box Connections Follow these instructions to connect a Cable Box to your D VD- VCR. '1 I Connect Cable to Cable Box From Cable Connect an RF antenna cable from your cable wall outlet to the "In from Cable"jack on the Cable Box. / wof/Out/ot_I_ _,_N __ [h 2 Connect Cable Box to DVD-VCR Connect a second RF cable from the "Out to TV"jack on the Cable Box to the "IN (FROM ANT.)"jack on the back panel of the DVD-VCR.
5 Turn On TV, DVD-VCR Press the power Cable Box. buttons & Cable Box on the remote control, ON TV, and ooo 6 Set DVD-VCR Output Channel Set the channel switch on the back panel of the DVDVCR to 3 or 4, whichever is NOT used by your cable box. 7 Tune TV to the Same Channel Select the channel you used in step 6. CH3/4 8 Connection • • J is Complete! The "Language/Langue/Idioma" menu will appear on your television screen. Please proceed with Auto Setup on page 9.
Cable Box Control Setup Cable Box Control special uses a "Cable Mouse" that 1 automatically selects channels on your cable box when Timer Recording. Once you attach the Cable Mouse, you will need to activate Cable Box Control in the menu system, then program the 2-digit code for your specific brand of Cable Box. Plug In the Cable Mouse Plug the supplied Cable Mouse into the Cable Box Control jack on the back panel of your DVD-VCR. 2 Peel Off Tape Covering Peel off the tape covering Mouse.
4 Open "Setup Menu" ,,=L,,J=. _ Ck_Ck Press the Setup button. 5 Select "VCR & Channel Setup" ,,=L,,J=. Using the joystick, move the selection arrow to "VCR & Channel Setup," then push right to select. 6 Select "VCR Plus Setup" Move the selection arrow push right to select.
Set "Cable Box Code" • ih_tll _r_r Move the selection arrow to "Cable Box Code," then use the number keys to enter the 2-digit code for your brand of cable box from the list below. 106 DVD-VCR USER'S GUIDE • If the code is valid, the cable box will change to Channel 09. If not, try selecting another code. • This VCR may not operate all brands of Cable Box.
9 Set "Cable Box Output" Move the selection arrow to "Cable Box Output," push right to select from the following options: Ilr_r _Fde _Fde 4 _Fde then Ch ## -- Indicates that your cable box is connected to the "IN (FROM ANT.)"jack on the DVD-VCR back panel and set to the channel that your cable box outputs. Use the number keys to set the appropriate channel. _e_ BO_Cr_a_ BO_C_te BOX_n_l 2 MTn C_ _t Cno4 Ch_ Urn1 ur_ 2 p.
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