DVD PLAYER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : VLK9320W Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DivX file, DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW, DVD +RW and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files. This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording format. Regional code This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region “2” encoded DVD software. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “2” or “ALL”.
Disc-related terms DVD ±R / DVD ±RW DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold 4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as much. There are no dual layer single sided recordable discs.
Front Panel Microphone jacks (MIC1, MIC2) Connect a microphone to MIC1 or MIC2 or to both sockets. Reverse Skip/Scan, Rewind ( ) Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to PREVIOUS chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse search. Rewinds the tape. Introduction Forward Skip/Scan, Fast-Forward ( ) Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search. Winds the tape forwards. Tape Compartment STOP ( Á ) Stops playback. Adjusts microphone volume.
Remote Control POWER Switch this unit ON or OFF. DVD/VCR select button Selects operational mode of remote control. 0-9 numerical buttons Select numbered items in a menu. KARAOKE Accesses or removes KARAOKE menu. BACKWARD / FORWARD (m / M) - DVD: Search backward or forward. - VCR: Rewinds the tape during the OPEN/CLOSE EJECT - Open or close the the disc tray. - Tape Eject. AV Select input source for recording into tape. TV Control Buttons (see p. 30) TV POWER: Turns on or off the TV.
Rear Panel Introduction AUDIO IN (Left/Right) (VCR IN AV1) Receive the audio signals from an external source to VCR. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. Pr R R L L Pb Y AC Power Cord Connect to a power source.
Installation and Setup Tips: Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the unit. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect this unit’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See “Connecting to optional equipment” on page 11.
Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on this unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables. Notes: If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
Before Operation-VCR part Setting the clock Manually How to using the main menu The clock in your VCR controls time and date settings for your VCR. This VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. 1. Switch on your TV set and video recorder by pressing the POWER button. 1. Press i. Press 1 or 2 to select SET. Press OK. HH MM -- : - - DD MM YY -- . -- . -- 2. Press i button. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. --1 2 1 2 SET SYS i SET f OSD 1 2 SET ON OFF 2.
Before Operation-DVD part You can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: Example: On-Screen Display during playing DVD Video Items Selection Method Title Number 1/3 b / B, Numbers ENTER 1 / 12 b / B, Numbers ENTER 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press v / V to select an item. The selected item is highlighted. Chapter Number Time search 3. Press b / B to change the setting.
Initial Settings LANGUAGE LANGUAGE By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 14 to 18. Menu Language English Disc Audio Original Disc Subtitle Off Disc Menu Original To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen.
4. When the confirm menu appears on your screen Cancel is highlighted as default. Use the b button to highlight Enter. DISPLAY DISPLAY TV Aspect 16 : 9 Wide Display Mode Widescreen Progressive Scan Off TV Output Select RGB 5. Pressing ENTER will set this unit to Progressive scan mode. Caution: TV Aspect Select DVD 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. AUDIO Dolby Digital Bitstream DTS Bitstream MPEG PCM Sample Freq. 48KHz DRC On Vocal On Move Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG DVD Select DivX Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the DVD Player’s DIGITAL OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
OTHERS DivX(R) VOD The PBC, Auto Play and DivX(R) VOD settings can be changed. You can display the DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) Registration code for your unit only. DivX OTHERS DivX(R) Video On Demand PBC On Auto Play Off DivX(R) VOD Select Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod Select PBC PBC(Playback Control)- Playback control provides special navigation features that are available on some disc. Select [On] to use this feature.
Password (Security Code) LOCK (Parental Control) You can enter or change password. LOCK Rating Unlock Password New Area Code SE A E 1. Select Password on the LOCK menu then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown left (Rating). “Change” or “New” is highlighted. 3. Enter the new 4-digit code, then press ENTER. Input it again to verify. Move Rating Select DVD Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view.
Operation You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your VCR is plugged into the mains. Your VCR may also playback recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV). Getting a better picture When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically. If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press TRK + or - on the remote control to manually adjust the tracking until any distortions have been removed.
Recording Your VCR allows you to make recordings connecting to a TV equipped with audio out and video out sockets. Your VCR start recording immediately for a set period of time (ITR : Instant Timer Recording) or until the video cassette runs out. Your VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette. For example an E-180 will record up to 180 minutes using Standard Play (SP); using LP you will be able to record up to 360 minutes.
Playing a DVD General Features Playback Setup Note: Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player. 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD player. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 4.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback DVD DivX 1. Press PAUSE/STEP on the remote control during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP repeatedly. 2. To exit still motion mode, press N. Slow Motion DVD DivX 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The DVD player will now go into PAUSE mode. 2. Use m or M to select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4, or t 1/2 (backward), or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4, or T 1/2 (forward).
DVD Special DVD Features DivX Use zoom to enlarge the video image. 1. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. The square frame appears briefly in the right bottom of the picture. 2. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence: 100% size → 400% size → 1600% size → screen fit mode → 100% size Screen fit mode: You can change the way the image appears on the screen when you’re playing a DVD movie.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc The DVD player can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press N or ENTER and playback starts. AUDIO CD 0:52:07 1 / 12 List Program Track1 Track2 Track3 Track4 Track5 Track6 Track7 Clear All Track8 PROGRAM Edit MP3 / WMA 1. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER to see the folder contents. 2.
Pause CD MP3 WMA 1. Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2. To return to playback, press N, ENTER or press PAUSE/STEP again. Moving to another Track CD MP3 WMA 1. Press . or > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. 2. Press . twice briefly to go back to the previous track. 3. In case of audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the track number using the numbered buttons (0-9).
Repeat Programmed Tracks Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. 1. Insert a disc. Audio CD or MP3/WMA Discs: AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. 0:00:00 List Program Track1 Track5 Track2 Track7 Track3 Track4 Track4 Track1 E 2. Use v/V to select the track that you wish to erase from the “Program” list.
Viewing a JPEG Disc Moving to another File Using this DVD Player you can view discs with JPEG files. Press . or > or cursor b or B once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. PHOTO JPEG Use zoom to enlarge the photo image.
Playing a DVD VR format Disc Maintenance and Service This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. • This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The DVD-VR menu appears on the TV screen.
Playing a DivX Movie Disc Using this DVD Player you can play DivX disc. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. MOVIE DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel. • The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by 56 characters.
Additional Features-VCR part On Screen Display Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) You may easily display the current time or tape counter, amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of week, programme channel, tape speed and operational mode of your VCR will appear on the TV screen. If a recording is taking place these On Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape. This feature informs you that there is a problem with your DVD+VCR. These error messages will appear on the TV screen. 1. Press i.
Last Scene Memory DVD CD This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. Note: This player does not memorize the scene of a disc if you switch off the player before commencing to play the disc. Screen Saver The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD player in Stop mode for about five minutes.
Using the Karaoke Function 2 to adjust value of the item 8. Use 1/2 selected. Note: You cannot enjoy Karaoke in VCR mode. 1. Load a karaoke disc. 2. Connect a microphone to MIC socket. Note: If a microphone is not connected the karaoke menu will not appear. The Karaoke menu will appear only when a disc is loaded. ECHO: You can adjust the echo volume by 2 buttons.
This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a Video tape with a press of the REC/ITR button. Notes: If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you may not be able to copy the disc. 1. Insert Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 2. Insert Video tape Insert a blank videotape into the VCR deck. 3. Copy the DVD to Video tape Press the REC/ITR button. The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into Record mode.
Reference Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. No picture. Cause DVD or VCR button is not switched properly. The power cord is disconnected. No disc is inserted. The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. The video cable is not connected securely. The Progressive Scan is set to “On” on the setup menu but is connected to a standard (analog) television.
Specification General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Timer AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz 17W 430 X 78.5 X 265 mm (w/h/d) 4.2 kg 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to 90 % 24 hours display tape System Laser Video Head system Signal system Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Inputs (VCR) Audio Video Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Double azimuth 6 heads, helical scanning.
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