H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 1 DVD/VCR Combo (DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER) INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAL VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. MODEL DV-PF4E(UK) Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of troublefree use, please read this instruction manual completely.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dew Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 5 ABOUT THE DISCS Playable Discs The following discs can be played back on this DVD/VCR. *Depending on the types or the writing method of the medium, some discs can not be played. • Some DVD-R or CD-R/RW discs made on personal computers, or on DVD recorders may not be played back properly due to factors such as scratches, dirt or special properties of the disc.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 6 FEATURES VCR Mode Hardware specifications ¡AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jacks ¡Auto Head Cleaner ¡4 Head HiFi Stereo ¡On screen Display ¡PLL Synthesiser Tuner with 99 channels presettable Automatic functions ¡Auto power on system DVD Mode ¡Progressive Scan system ¡Dolby Digital sound By connecting this DVD/VCR to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality 5.1ch Dolby Digital surround sound as heard in the movie theatres.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 7 DVD / VCR SWITCHING Since this product comprises DVD and VCR players, it is necessary to select the correct output mode. SWITCHING TO DVD MODE SURROUND OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SPEED EJECT SKIP/PROG Press DVD on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SKIP/PROG CLEAR C.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 8 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW REAR PANEL 5 7 DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT AERIAL S-VIDEO OUT L COAXIAL VCR AV2(DECODER) DVD/VCR AV1(TV) RF OUT R 1 2 3 4 6 1. MAIN (AC Power Cord) Connect to a standard AC plug. 2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS Use a coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Use to connect to a Dolby Digital decoder or MPEG decoder. 3.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 9 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Loading the Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 1 2 33 32 31 SURROUND OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SPEED EJECT SKIP/PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SKIP/PROG 3 CLEAR C.RESET DAILY /WEEKLY VIDEO Plus+ 4 5 6 7 8 DISC NAVIGATION 0 + 10 VCR DVD 12 14 29 28 3. Close the cover.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 10 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control Buttons on remote control work in different ways for DVD, Audio CD and VCR: Refer to the following table for correct use. DVD Mode VCR SURROUND/ SPEED Button • To select the recording speed. • To activate virtual surround. SURROUND SPEED 1 Mode POWER/STANDBY Button • Turns the DVD/VCR on and off. 2 • Turns the DVD/VCR on and off.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 11 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control DVD REPEAT Button 17 REPEAT A-B REPEAT Button 18 A-BREPEAT Mode Mode • Allows you to repeat play a chapter or title. (DVD) • Allows you to repeat play a track or all. (CD) • Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. (DVD/CD) • To search chapter or title. (DVD) SEARCH MODE Button • To search track. (CD) SEARCH MODE • To search time. (DVD/CD) 19 • To rapidly return to a location of disc. • Search the markers.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 12 CONNECTIONS The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD/VCR to TV and other components. NOTES • Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component. • Refer to the Instruction Manuals for your TV, stereo system and any other components to be connected to the DVD/VCR. DVD/VCR to TV Connection Other Connections 1. Disconnect the TV’s power cord from the AC outlet. 2.
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H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 15 HI-FI STEREO SOUND SYSTEM This DVD/VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a NICAM stereo sound decoder. This equipment will receive stereo and bilingual broadcasts and there are several ways of recording and playing back the sound. Selecting the Sound Mode VCR You can select each mode by pressing AUDIO on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as following.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 16 PRESET FOR USE Setting the Clock VCR This DVD/VCR incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must be set for the Automatic Timer Recording function to operate correctly. Your DVD/VCR is fitted with PDC (Refer to page 21). If the PDC signal is available in your area, your DVD/VCR can get the current time from your local PDC broadcast. It keeps track of the time constantly referring to the time broadcasted by your PDC broadcast.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 17 TUNING 1 Press MENU. 2 Press K or L to select “INITIAL”, then press B. MENU • Use the remote control for this procedure. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press K or L to select “INITIAL”, MENU then press B. 3 Press K or L to select “CH TUNING”, then press B. INITIAL 3 Press K or L to select “CH TUNING”, then press B. 4 Press K or L to select “MANUAL”, then press B.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 18 PLAYBACK FUNCTION Normal Playback VCR 1 Insert a prerecorded tape. The DVD/VCR will turn on. • If the safety tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback automatically. • If a cassette is in DVD/VCR, STOP symbol appears in TV screen when turning on the DVD/VCR(VCR mode). 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV. 3 Begin playback by pressing B (PLAY).
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 19 PLAYBACK FUNCTION 2 Enter your desired time to skip by TIME 2 : 50 pressing K or L within 30 seconds. 3 Press s or B to start time search. The DVD/VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the specified point. When 0:00 is reached, the DVD/VCR will start playback automatically. • If you want to go in the forward direction, press B. • If you want to go in the reverse direction, press s. • If you want to stop search function, press C.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 20 RECORDING FUNCTION For weekly recording: To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel every week. While the month digit is flashing, press K or L repeatedly to select “WMO” (Example: every monday). 5 For once-only recording only : Press K or L repeatedly until your desired day appears. 6 Press K or L repeatedly until the relevant start hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit. 7 Press K or L repeatedly until the relevant end hour appears.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 21 RECORDING FUNCTION NOTES: • If the PlusCode number is not available, it will be cleared automatically when you press the VIDEO Plus+ button. Enter the correct PlusCode number and press the VIDEO Plus+ button again. • If the PlusCode number flashes when you press the VIDEO Plus+ button, this means that the PlusCode number you entered was incorrect or the timer recording you just programmed and another timer recording overlap.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 22 RECORDING FUNCTION A Status Display Auto Rewind VCR Press DISPLAY to check the Counter, or Clock & Channel number. Each time you press the DISPLAY, TV screen will change as illustrated: When you select the channel using the remote control number buttons, select the desired channel (position number). When a tape reaches the end during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 23 PLAYING A DISC • Pressing DISC NAVIGATION before pressing ENTER or B (PLAY) at step 3 will cease the DISC NAVIGATION function, and the playback will be stopped. The resume information will be lost. • When a disc menu is shown, the DISC NAVIGATION feature does not function. • DISC NAVIGATION takes a few seconds to respond. • With some discs, part of the DISC NAVIGATION screen may not be displayed properly. This is not a malfunction.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 24 PLAYING A DISC Resume Track Search DVD CD CD 1 During playback, press C. • Resume message will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press B (PLAY), playback will resume from the point at which playback was stopped. • To cancel resume, press C twice. NOTES: • The resume playback takes a little longer to take place compared to the normal playback. • The resume information stays on even when the power is turned off.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 25 PLAYING A DISC NOTES: • Repeat Title/Chapter is not available on some scenes. • The REPEAT setting will be cleared when moving to other titles or chapters. REPEAT TRACK CD To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback. • The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 26 PLAYING A DISC Audio Language Subtitle Language DVD DVD The DVD/VCR allows you to select a specific language during DVD disc playback when multiple languages are available. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select your desired language. NOTES: • If your language is not shown after pressing AUDIO several times, the disc may not have that language. However, some discs allow you to change audio language setting in the disc menu.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 27 PLAYING A DISC Ratings Control Marker Setup Screen DVD Ratings Control provides limits for DVDs with extreme violence or adult themes. (A password you establish will override the limits.) This feature allows you to prevent discs with objectionable scenes from being played by your children. RATING LEVEL Rating Level allows you to set the rating level of your DVDs. Playback will stop if the disc’s ratings exceed the level you set. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 28 DVD SETUP Audio Setting Display Setting DVD Set your surround modes for DVD/VCR through your receiver or processor. DVD’s audio setup will not affect CD playback. 1 In STOP menu press SETUP. 2 Press s or B to select “CUSTOM”, then press ENTER. • CUSTOM menu will appear. 3 Press s or B to select “AUDIO”, then ENTER to confirm. 4 Press K or L to select an item, then press ENTER.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 29 DVD SETUP Language Setting DVD Language options are not available on some discs. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 2 Press s or B to select “CUSTOM”, then press ENTER. • CUSTOM menu will appear. 3 Press s or B to select “LANGUAGE”, then ENTER to confirm. 4 Press K or L to select from an item, then press ENTER. LANGUAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU PLAYER MENU DISC MENU : • Sets the language for DVD Menu.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD/VCR does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the DVD/VCR, consulting the following checklist. Problem Solution No power –Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. –Unplug the outlet once, and wait for 5-10seconds and then plug it in again. –Check if the TV is switched on. –Check the video connection. –Check the VIDEO/AUDIO cable connections to the TV (See Connecting to a TV).
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT PAL colour POWER SOURCE 220-240 V AC +/- 10%, 50 Hz +/- 0.5% POWER CONSUMPTION 30 W (standby: 5.0W) DIMENSIONS W 17-3/16” (435 mm) H 3-3/4” (94 mm) D 9-3/16” (233 mm) WEIGHT Approx 7 lbs (3.2 kg) • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • If there is a discrepancy between languages, the default language will be English.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 32 BATTERY SAFETY GUIDELINES PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.
H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 33 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ★★★★★★★★★★★ DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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H9775BD(EN).qx3 04.5.31 5:20 PM Page 36 Hitachi, Ltd. Tokyo, Japan International Sales Division, THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING, No. 15-12 Nishi Shinbashi, 2-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8430, Japan. Tel: 3 3502 2111 HITACHI-YOUR GUARANTEE OF EXCELLENCE (for UK only) For the period of 12 MONTHS from the date of purchase your product has the benefit of our FULL PARTS AND LABOUR GUARANTEE as detailed below.
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