04.3.2 8:53 PM Page 1 Español DVD/VCR Combo (DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER) INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL DV-PF74U MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE POWER/STANDBY OPEN/CLOSE DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING PROGRESSIVE SCAN REC TIMER L [mode] AUDIO IN R REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY REC/OTR HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI DVD VCR LINES VIDEO IN English H9651UD.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:53 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.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:53 PM Page 3 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:53 PM Page 4 A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of all materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. Alliance: www.eiae.org The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the DVD/VCR. This serial number is unique to your machine.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:53 PM Page 5 ■ LASER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ABOUT COPYRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NOTICE FOR PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS . . . . . . . . . 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ■ FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:53 PM Page 6 FEATURES DVD Mode ¡Progressive Scan system ¡Dolby Digital sound By hooking this DVD/VCR up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:53 PM Page 7 INSTALLATION LOCATION For safety and optimum performance of your DVD/VCR: • Install the DVD/VCR in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the DVD/VCR. Do not place the DVD/VCR directly on top of the TV. • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 8 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 2 3 DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING OPEN/CLOSE 1 4 MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE POWER/STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SCAN REC TIMER L [mode] AUDIO IN R 20 19 REW F.
04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 9 26. ZOOM Button [page 24] Enlarges a part of the DVD-reproduced image. 27. CLEAR/C.RESET Button ● DVD mode [page 24] Press to reset the setting. ● VCR mode [page 18] Press to reset the counter. Press to exit from the MENU screen. 28. ANGLE Button [page 28] Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle. 29. SUBTITLE Button [page 27] Press to select the desired subtitle language. 30.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 10 ●VCR mode [page 16] Press to select TV channels on the DVD/VCR. To select channels, enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0 then 6. 52. OPEN/CLOSE Button Press to open or close the disc loading tray. 57. EJECT Button Press to eject the video cassette from the DVD/VCR. 53.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 11 Tour of the Remote Control CLEAR/C. RESET MENU Button MENU TOP MENU Button TOP MENU • To clear the chapter makers. • To clear the number that is entered incorrectly CD • To clear the track makers • To remove the most recently entered program • To clear the number that is entered incorrectly VCR • To exit the VCR menu • To reset the tape counter English DVD CLEAR/C.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 12 FROM PANEL DISPLAY DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION DVD No disc inserted or cannot read the disc Displays a type of the disc which is inserted on the tray. • DVD: DVD disc • CD: Audio CD, MP3, JPEG Lights up when the A-B repeat function is on. Tray open Lights up when the progressive scan system is activated. Lights up when the repeat function is on. Tray closed Loading the Disc GROUP P.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 13 HOOKUPS 6 7 DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 10 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Y English REAR VIEW ANT-IN L L R R L CB/ PB COAXIAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN R ANT-OUT CR/ PR 0VM204468 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 1. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD/VCR. 2. COAXIAL Jack (DVD only) Use coaxial digital audio out to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 14 RF OUTPUT CHANNEL If your TV does not have A/V terminals: 1. Connect the DVD/VCR to a TV using RF cable (see DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION). 2. Select channel 3 on your TV. 3. Insert a pre-recorded tape into the unit. 4. Press OUTPUT on the DVD/VCR. ¡ If VCR OUTPUT light lights up and “VCR” appears on the front panel display. If not, press DVD/VCR on the remote control. 5. Press PLAY. ¡ If noise appears, it means channel 3 is already occupied for broadcasting.
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H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 16 SETUP AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP 6 After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. The TV screen returns to TV mode. VCR You can automatically program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. ¡Channel memory programming is NOT needed when you connect the DVD/VCR to a cable box or a satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 14. In this case, select channel 3 on your TV.
04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 17 TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS CLOCK SET UP When scanning, some channels may be skipped due to a weak signal. In such cases, you can add the channels to the DVD/VCR memory manually. VCR 1 Select main menu by pressing MENU. 1 Press MENU until the main menu appears. ¡If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET menu appears first. In this case, follow step [3].
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 18 PLAYBACK FUNCTION NORMAL PLAYBACK AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK VCR 1 Insert a prerecorded tape. The DVD/VCR will VCR This feature allows you to play a tape over and over. turn on. ¡If the safety tab has been removed, the DVD/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), and “ ” appears in the front panel display. 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 19 RECORDING FUNCTION It may be UNLAWFUL to record copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Accidental Erasure Prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with cellophane tape. Before recording, make sure: ¡If a tape ends during OTR, the DVD/VCR will stop, eject the tape, and switch to the DVD mode automatically as the TIMER light blinks.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 9:33 PM Page 20 ¡When timer recordings are set, the TIMER light will 4) Set the start time light up, and “REC” and “ ” will appear in the front panel display. To use the DVD/VCR as usual until the time of the recording, press TIMER so that the TIMER light turns off and “REC” and “ ” disappear. Press VCR/TV to choose the VCR position. Select either VCR or DVD mode, then continue with the other features as described in this manual.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 21 SPECIAL FEATURES VCR You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the recording DVD/VCR (this unit), the playing VCR (another source) and your TV using the following diagram. ¡You can use the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the front panel of the DVD/VCR instead of using the jacks on the back. RCA-type connectors.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 22 AUTO REWIND REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER When a tape reaches the end during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the DVD/VCR will eject the tape and switch itself off. ¡The DVD/VCR will not rewind the tape automatically during timer recording or One Touch Recording. ¡ The elapsed recording or play time (in hours, min- utes, and seconds) will be displayed on the TV display.
04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 23 PAUSE DVD CD STEP BY STEP PLAYBACK MP3 JPEG 1 During playback, press PAUSE/STEP. ¡Playback will pause and sound will be muted. DVD 1 During playback, press PAUSE/STEP. ¡Playback will pause and sound will be muted. 2 To continue playback, press PLAY. 2 The disc goes forward by one frame each Note ¡Set STILL MODE to FIELD on the display menu if pictures in the pause mode are blurred. (Refer to page 30.) DISC MENU DVD time PAUSE/STEP is pressed.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 24 ¡For single digit tracks (1-9), press a single number SLOW FORWARD / SLOW REVERSE (eg. track 3, press 3). ¡To play track 26, press +10, 2, 6 on the Number but- tons. Using SEARCH MODE DVD 1 Press SEARCH MODE. ¡The track search display appears. 1 During playback, press PAUSE/STEP. 2 Press g or h . ¡ Slow motion playback will begin and sound will be muted. 2 Within 30 seconds, select a desired track number using the Number buttons.
04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 25 REPEAT TRACK MARKER SETUP SCREEN DVD CD CD Use markers to memorize your favorite places on a disc. 1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback. ¡The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button. TRACK (current track repeat) Markers appear on the TV screen.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 26 PROGRAM (CD) MP3 / JPEG PLAYBACK CD MP3 You may determine the order in which tracks will play. JPEG Insert an MP3 or JPEG disc, then press MENU to call up the MP3 menu on the TV screen. 1 In stop mode, press MODE. ¡The PROGRAM screen will appear. 1 In stop mode, press Arrow (K/L) to select the desired group track. ¡If a group is selected, 2 Press Arrow (K/L) to select a track, then press ENTER. press B or ENTER to go on to the track selection screen.
04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 27 PROGRAM (MP3 / JPEG) MP3 STEREO SOUND MODE JPEG This feature allows you to program an MP3 or JPEG disc to play in a desired sequence. 1 Press MODE in the stop mode. ¡The PROGRAM screen will appear. 2 Press Arrow (K/L) to select a track, then press ENTER, to save it in a program. ¡Press CLEAR/C.RESET to erase the incorrect input. CD 1 Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select between STEREO, L-CH or R-CH.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 28 CD CAMERA ANGLE 1 Press DISPLAY during playback, the current DVD Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles. You can change the camera angle when the ( ) mark appears on the screen. If the “ANGLE MARK” setting is “OFF” in the Display setting, the ( ) icon will not appear. (Refer to page 30.) Track will be displayed on the TV screen. ¡The elapsed and remaining playing time of the cur- rent track will be displayed.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 29 4 Enter your four-digit password then press IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD 1 Press 4, 7, 3, 7 at step 4. ¡Password will be cleared and parental level will be 5 Press Arrow (K/ L) to select RATING set to ALL. LEVEL, then press ENTER. 2 Proceed the above Steps 4-6 again. 6 Press Arrow (K/ L) to select the desired level, then press ENTER. CONTROL LEVELS ¡ALL 7 Press SETUP to exit Notes ¡When doing this for the first time, enter any 4 digits except for 4737.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 30 BLACK LEVEL SETTING DISPLAY SETTING DVD Adjust the Black Level Settings to make the black parts of the picture as bright as you prefer. You can change certain aspects of the DVD display screens, on-screen messages and the display panel on the front of the DVD/VCR. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 1 Press MODE during playback. 2 Press Arrow (s/B) to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER. ¡CUSTOM mode will appear.
04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 31 5 Press Arrow (K/ L) to select a setting, then LANGUAGE SETTING Language options are not available on some discs. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 2 Press Arrow (s/B) to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER. ¡CUSTOM mode will appear. press ENTER. ¡If OTHERS is selected on the AUDIO, SUBTITLE or DISC MENU screen, press four-digit number to enter the code for the desired language. (Refer to the language code list below.) ¡Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 32 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 D V D V C R No power. V C R Timer recording is impossible. The DVD/VCR does not respond to the remote control. Cannot go into Record mode. Playback picture is partially noisy Cannot view a tape but the audio is OK. No, or poor, playback picture. TV programs cannot be seen normally.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 33 SERVICING ¡Should your DVD/VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and please call our help line at 1-800448-2244 to locate an Authorized Service Center. CLEANING THE CABINET ¡Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 34 SPECIFICATIONS Product type: DVD/VCR Combo (DVD player with Video Cassette Recorder) Discs: DVD video Audio CD Video Cassette tape (VHS) Converter output: VHF Channel 3 or 4. Power source: 120 V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5% Power consumption: 21 W (standby: 3.6 W) Operating temperature: 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C) Dimensions: W 17-3/16” (435 mm) H 3-3/4” (94 mm) D 9-3/16” (233 mm) Weight: 6.0 lbs (2.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 35 CONTROLES DEL FUNCIONAMIENTO Y SUS FUNCIONES PANEL DELANTERO 2 3 DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING OPEN/CLOSE 1 4 MP3 / JPEG PLAY BACK DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE POWER/STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SCAN REC TIMER L [mode] AUDIO IN R 20 19 REW F.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 36 24. Botón REPEAT Repite la reproducción del disco, título, capítulo o pista actual. 25. Botón MODE Activa el modo de reproducción de progama o reproducción aleatoria cuando se reproducen CDs de audio o discos de MP3/JPEG. Ajusta el nivel del negro y el Mode de Presentación (Slide Show Mode). 26. Botón ZOOM Amplía parte de una imagen reproducida en DVD. 27. Botón CREAR/C.RESET ● Modo DVD Presione para reponer el ajuste. ● Modo VCR Presione para reponer el contador.
04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 37 51. Botones numéricos ● Modo DVD Presione para seleccionar directamente un capítulo o título (DVD), o una pista (CD de audio o disco de MP3/JPEG) para su reproducción. ● Modo VCR Presione para seleccionar canales de TV en la videograbadora. Para seleccionar canales, entre el número de canal como un número de dos dígitos para los resultados más rápidos. Por ejemplo, para seleccionar el canal 6, presione 0 y después 6. 52.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 38 CAMBIO DE VCR/DVD Como este producto utiliza videograbadoras y reproductores DVD, es necesario seleccionar el modo de salida correcto. CAMBIO AL MODO VCR CAMBIO AL MODO DVD Presione el VCR en el control remoto. (Verifique que la luz VCR OUTPUT está encendida.) Presione el DVD en el control remoto. (Verifique que la luz DVD OUTPUT está encendida.) Notas ¡Presionando sólo el OUTPUT en el panel delantero no cambia el modo del control remoto.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 39 CONEXIONES DVD/VCR A CONEXION DE TV 1. Desconecte el cable de alimentación CA de la toma de corriente CA. 2. Desconecte la antena o cable del TV. 3. Conecte la antena o cable a la toma ANT-IN del DVD/VCR. 4. Conecte el DVD/VCR al TV utilizando el cable RF. 5. Enchufe los cables de alimentación CA del DVD/VCR y TV dentro de las tomas de corriente CA. Si su TV no tiene terminales A/V: 1.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 40 REPRODUCCIÓN DE UN DISCO PREPARACION DE RELOJ REPRODUCCIÓN BÁSICA VCR DVD 1 Seleccione el menú principal presionando CD MP3 JPEG MENU. ¡Si el reloj no está ajustado, aparece priemero el 2 Seleccione “CLOCK SET” presionando K o L. Luego presione B. 3 Ajuste el reloj. 1) Ajuste el mes Para empezar ¡Conecte la alimentación del TV, amplificador y menú CLOCK SET. En este caso, siga el paso (3). cualquier otro componente que se encuentre conectado al DVD/VCR.
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H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 42 Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit . However , should you require service , a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico . Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance . Our service "Hot line" operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you .
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 43 Warranty Limitations Important Notice: The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: A. Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery packs, Accessories, Lens Cleanings, Head Cleanings, DVD Disc Damage, Video Tape Damage, or Software Modifications. B.
H9651UD.qx3 04.3.2 8:54 PM Page 44 HITACHI LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division (“Hitachi,”) warrants this component in duration as stated below: Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division A Y D L A N N O A . C A . N S I .
