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Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 18. Accessories Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 19. Damage Requiring Service Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . 3-4 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About Symbols . .
Before Use Disc-related terms Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content 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. Notes – Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit.
Before Use (Continued) Handling the unit When shipping the unit Retain your original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture or sound of nearby electrical equipment may cause distortion during playback. When this occurs, position the unit away from the interfering devices, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel VCR EJECT ( Z ) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Display window Shows the current status of the DVD+VCR. Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. DVD EJECT ( Z ) Opens or closes the disc tray to load or unload discs. Video Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. COPY Press to copy a DVD in the DVD deck to a VHS tape in the VCR deck (see page 25). DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.
Display Window INTRODUCTION DVD DVD inserted. CD Audio CD inserted. A y B Indicates A-B repeat mode. ALL Indicates repeat all mode ANGLE active. MP3 MP3 disc inserted. PROG. Programmed playback active. TITLE Indicates current title number. CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number VCR Indicates that DVD+VCR functions are available when connected to TV via the RF antenna connection. TIMER DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC VCR is Recording.
Remote Control DVD & VCR select buttons Sets the remote control to operate either the DVD deck or the VCR deck. POWER Turns the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. TV/VCR Switches between your TV tuner and the DVD+VCR tuner. DISPLAY Accesses on-screen display. Switches among the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display. 1 2 3 4 (left/right/up/down) - Selects menu items - Selects channels on the VCR. - Manually adjusts tracking. SETUP/MENU Accesses or removes DVD setup menu and VCR menu.
Rear Panel DVD/VHS OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV or A/V receiver with video and audio inputs. COAXIAL (DVD digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) input on audio equipment. VHS IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to an amplifier, receiver, or stereo system. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source.
Connections Without Cable Box Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD+VCR. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD+VCR’s DVD/VHS AUDIO OUT jack to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/ video equipment.
Connections (Continued) Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Due to Macrovision encoding, you may not be able to view DVDs when connecting the DVD+VCR to a TV/VCR combination unit. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).
Connections (Continued) Optional Equipment Connections Rear of DVD+VCR Note You can listen to DVD audio through the COAXIAL (C) or AUDIO OUT (A2) connectors. The TV tuner and VCR will still be listened to via the RF.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Setting the On-Screen Display Some of these functions will be displayed momentarily when the VCR is operated. The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with On-Screen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the On-screen selections to be set. ❶ ❷ ❸ PLAY HI-FI SP JUL 5 , THU ❹ ❺ Menu Selection CH 4 STEREO Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features.
VCR Setup (Continued) The VCR Setup Menu Channel Selection VCR, then press SETUP/MENU to display 1 Press the MAIN menu. 3 or 4 to select the VCR SETUP menu, 2 Press then press ENTER. The VCR SETUP menu will appear. This 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.
Setting the Clock Manual Clock Set The VCR allows two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to set up the clock when the 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 and the MAIN menu will appear. 3 or 4 to choose the SET CLOCK menu.
DVD Setup Temporary Feedback Field Icons General Information This manual gives the basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on the disc.
DVD Setup (Continued) Menu Language You can set your own Personal Preferences on the DVD+VCR. Select a language for the setup menu. This is the menu you see when you press SETUP/MENU. Initial Settings General Operation 1 Disc Audio English Disc Subtitle Spanish Disc Menu French PREPARATION Initial Settings Rating Press DVD, then press SETUP/MENU to display the SETUP menu.
DVD Setup (Continued) Sound Others Digital Audio Output The DRC and Vocal settings can be changed. V to select the desired item and press Press v/V ENTER. The setting of the selected item is changed between On and Off. Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the DVD+VCR’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.
DVD Setup (Continued) Rating Password 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. Ratings are country dependent.
VCR Operation Normal Playback Search Preparations: This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward and reverse. 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 VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. 1 The indicator will light and the VCR will power-up automatically.
Normal Recording Timer Recording Preparations: This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times. Turn on the power of both the 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. the video cassette that the safety tab is in 1 Insert place. the desired channel by using CH/TRACK 2 Select ( / ).
VCR Operation (Continued) 10 Press 4 to choose the SPEED item. Press 1 or 2 to choose the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or EP). 11 The AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches 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. Press 4 to choose the REPEAT item. Press 1 or 2 to choose the desired repeat (ONCE, WEEKLY, or DAILY). ONCE event....
One-Touch Recording Dubbing and Editing One-Touch Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this VCR, the rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy. The direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel. Preparations: Turn on the power of both the VCR and the TV.
VCR Operation (Continued) VHS Hi-FI Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound) This 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 the Hi-Fi audio mode. This VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals.
Tape Counter Memory Feature Additional Information Real-Time Counter In manual recording, Timer recording, One-Touch Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette will stop at the beginning of the tape and be ejected, and the VCR will turn itself off. After you have finished using the VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust.
DVD and Audio CD Operation Playing a DVD and Audio CD Playback Setup DVD CD Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. General Features Note Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. Moving to another TITLE 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
DVD and Audio CD Operation (Continued) General Features (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback TITLE CD TRACK ALL OFF DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/Off CD DVD Video Discs 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. The DVD+VCR will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 With a DVD, You can advance the picture frame by frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP repeatedly on the remote control. 1 To repeat the currently playing chapter, press REPEAT. The Repeat Chapter icon appears on the TV screen.
DVD and Audio CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Time Search 0:16:57 DVD -:--:-- The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any chosen time on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen display appears on the screen. The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of the current disc. V to select the Time 2 Within 10 seconds, press v/V Search icon in the on-screen display. The “-:--:--” appears in the Time Search box.
DVD and Audio CD Operation (Continued) Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access special features. To use the disc menu, press DISC MENU. Then, press the appropriate number button to select an option. Or, use the b B v V buttons to highlight your selection, then press ENTER. Title Menu DVD Programmed Playback with Audio CD Program allows you to store your favorite tracks for a particular disc in the DVD+VCR memory. Program can contain 20 tracks.
MP3 Operation Notes on MP3 Discs Playing an MP3 discs About MP3 The DVD+VCR can play MP3 format recordings on CDROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings to the left. An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using MPEG1, the audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call files that have the .mp3 file extension MP3 files. The DVD+VCR can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than .mp3.
MP3 Operation (Continued) Programmed Playback with MP3 Discs Repeat Playback with MP3 Discs Program allows you to store your favorite tracks for a particular disc in the DVD+VCR memory. The current track will be played back repeatedly. MP3 Program MP3-1 Program can contain 60 tracks. .. TRACK_1 TRACK_2 Follow steps 1 - 3 of MP3 Playing an MP3 disc on page 32. 1 PROG. PLAY to list the selected track on 2 Press the MP3 Program list. MP3 MP3-1 ..
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Symptom 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 in the display window 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 v/V V. using CHv Those channels were deleted with the CH. ADD/DEL option. Use ADD/DEL CH. to restore channels. See “Channel Selection” on page 16. 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. Try all CHANNEL SOURCE options. See “Channel Selection” on page 16 for details.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 19).
Technical Specifications General AC 120V , 60 Hz 23W 430 X 97.5 X 360 mm (16.9 x 3.9 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d) 5.4 kg (11.9 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 VHS VIDEO IN VHS AUDIO IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 -6.
Warranty DVD+VCR Limited Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the SONIC|blue Warranty Administrator will honor DVD+VCR service for 90 days parts and labor from the original date of consumer purchase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage. DVD+VCR remote controls are warrantied for 90 days from the date of purchase. Who is Protected This warranty protects the original consumer owner of this Go-Video product.
