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Safety Precautions 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. 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.
Important Note DK Advarsel: Laserrudstråling ved åbning når sikkerhesafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå u tsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen POWER er sekundært indkoblet og afbryder ikke strømmen fra nette. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. N Observer: Nettbryteren POWER er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygdenetdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.
Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ............................................................2 Index ..................................................................................3 Contents ............................................................................4 Before Use ......................................................................5-6 Playable Discs ..................................................................................5 Remote Control Operation Range .................
Before Use Chapter (DVD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.
Before Use (Cont’d) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. When setting the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel and Display Window Display window Shows the current status of the unit. Disc Tray Insert a disc here. Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. PAUSE( \ \ ) Pause palyback temporarily/ frameby-frame playback. Tape Compartment Audio IN (L/R) Jacks DVD OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Opens or closes the disc tray. STOP ( x ) Stops playback. Video IN Jack 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.
Remote Control DVD/VCR select button Select the output source (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen. TV/VIDEO To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. POWER Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. DISC MENU Accesses menu on a DVD disc. SYSTEM MENU Accesses or removes DVD setup menu and VCR menu. SKIP .
Rear Panel VIDEO/AUDIO OUT(Left/Right) (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. AERIAL Connect the aerial using this jack. 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. EURO AV2 DECODER Connect to pay-TV decoder or another video recorder. EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO (VCR IN+OUT/DVD OUT) Connect to your TV set or another video recorder.
Connections 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.
Connections (Cont’d) Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/ Pro Logic 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. – To see the audio format of the current DVD in the On-Screen Display, press AUDIO.
Before Operation - VCR part Tuning in a video channel on your TV Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the DVD+VCR through the RF cable. If you have used a SCART lead you will not have to tune your TV, simply select the AV channel.The AV channel is already pre-tuned for optimum video playback on your TV.
Before Operation - VCR part Setting the clock Manually The clock in your DVD+VCR controls time and date settings for your DVD+VCR. The clock is set automatically during ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) when you DVD+VCR detects a channel that broadcasts a Teletext signal. If the broadcast signal is weak the clock will not be set and will require setting manually. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press b or B to select SET. Press OK.
Before Operation - VCR part How to using the main menu This VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. The menus are controlled from the Remote Control Handset. 1 2 Switch on your TV set and video recorder by pressing the 1 button. Press SYSTEM MENU button. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. Tuning in TV Stations Automatically If the TV broadcast signal is weak your VCR may not detect the necessary information and will not be able to store them correctly.
Before Operation - VCR part Tuning in TV Stations Manually In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may be too weak for your VCR’s automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your VCR to store them. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. Press 1 or 2 to select the PR SET. Press OK. PR 01 CH C 02 MFT 00 5 Press 2 to select STATION so that you may name your TV station.
Before Operation - VCR part Changing the order of TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them again.The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order. Press SYSTEM MENU. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. Press 1 or 2 to select the PR SET. Press OK. 1 Deleting TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to delete a station.
Before Operation - DVD part Temporary Feedback Field Icons General Explanation Title 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. On-Screen Display The general playback status can be displayed on the TV screen. Some options can be changed on the menu.
Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part DISPLAY Initial Settings You can set your own Personal Preferences on the player. To display and exit the Menu: Press SYSTEM MENU to display the menu. Press SYSTEM MENU again to return to the initial screen. To go to the next level: Press 2 on the remote control. To go back to the previous level: Press 1 on the remote control. General Operation Press SYSTEM MENU. The setup menu appears. Use 3/4 to select the desired option then press 2 to move to the second level.
Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part AUDIO OTHERS Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the DVD+VCR’s AUDIO according to the type of audio system you use. The PBC, Auto Play and DivX(R) VOD settings can be changed. OTHERS AUDIO Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG PCM Sample Freq. 48kHz DRC On Vocal On Move PBC On Auto Play Off DivX(R) VOD Select Move Select Select VCD 2.
Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Password (Security Code) You can enter or change password. LOCK (Parental Control) LOCK Rating Unlock Password New Area Code GB Move Select Rating 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.
Operation with tape Playing a tape 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.
Operation with tape (Continued) Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods: Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out. Your DVD+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.
Operation with tape (Continued) VIDEO Plus+ Programming VIDEO Plus+ greatly simplifies entering the date, channel, start and end times of a Timer Recording by simply entering a PlusCode. PlusCodes are published in most TV guide magazines; they can vary one to nine numbers in length. 6 Press 3 or 4 to switch PDC on or off. Press 2 to select the recording speed. Press 3 or 4 to select the desired tape speed (SP, IP, or LP).
Operation with tape Timer recording using On Screen Display You may set up to seven timer record events within one month of the current date. Note Before setting the timer make sure that you have set the DVD+VCR clock correctly and you know which PR numbers have been assigned to the TV stations you have tuned on your DVD+VCR. Timer Recording function will only active if the DVD+VCR is in Standby mode. 3 or 4 to switch PDC on or off. 8 Press Press 2 to select the recording speed.
Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD and Video CD General Features Playback Setup DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 ● Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player. ● Audio system:Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. Note Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. 1 2 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
Operation with DVD and Video CD General Features (continued) Slow Motion DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 DivX 1 Press ; during playback. 2 Press and hold S or T during still mode. The player will enter SLOW mode. 3 Press and hold S or T repeatedly to select the required speed : T 1/7, T 1/6, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward). 4 To exit slow motion mode, press PLAY B. Repeat DVD Chapter Title VCD2.0 Track VCD1.1 All DivX Off DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/Off 1 To repeat the currently playing chapter, press REPEAT.
Operation with DVD and Video CD General Features (continued) Zoom DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 DivX The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged 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.
Operation with Audio and MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio Disc Playing an Audio CD and MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio Disc CD MP3 The DVD Player can play MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio recordings, read the notes on MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio Recordings on right. Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press 3/4 to select a track then press PLAY or OK and playback starts.
Operation with Audio and MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio Disc (Continued) MP3 Pause CD 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY B, OK or press PAUSE/STEP again. Repeat A-B CD To repeat a sequence. 1 During disc playback, press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point. MP3 Moving to another Track CD ● Press S or T briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. ● Press S twice briefly to step back to the previous track.
Operation with JPEG Disc Viewing a JPEG disc JPEG This DVD+VCR can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes on JPEG Recordings on right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. Moving to another File Press S or T once during viewing a picture to advance to the next file or to the previous file. Still Picture 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during slide show. The player will now go into PAUSE mode.
Programmed Playback Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/Windows MediaTM Audio Disc The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 30 tracks. 1 Press PROGRAM during playback or in the stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode. The E mark will appear to the right of the word “Program” on the right side of the menu screen. Note Press PROGRAM to exit the Program Edit mode; the mark will disappear.
Operation with DVD VR Disc DVD Playing a DVD VR format Disc This DVD+VCR can play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using the DVD-recorder. This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1 2 Insert a disc and close the tray, It start playing automatically. The DVD-VR menu appears on the TV screen when you press DISC MENU buttons while playing.
Operation with DivX Disc Playing a DivX Movie Disc This DVD+VCR can play DivX movie disc. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press 3/4 to select a folder then press OK. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the 3/4 buttons on the remote to highlight “ ” and press OK 3 4 If you want to view a particular file, press 3/4 to highlight a file and press OK or PLAY B. Press STOP to exit.
Additional Operation On Screen Display 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 on the TV screen. If a recording is taking place these On Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape. 1 2 Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) This feature informs you that there is a problem with your VCR.These error messages will appear on the TV screen. 1 Press DISPLAY to display.
Additional Operation (Continued) Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a stereo NICAM digital stereo sound decoder.This allows you to record and playback the sound in several different ways.Video cassettes recorded on your VCR will have a normal mono audio track and two VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio tracks.
Special Recording Copying from DVD To VCR This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the D.DUBBING button. Notes ● Be sure to set ‘Progressive Scan’ to “Off” on the setup menu. ● 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 3 Insert VHS Tape Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. Copy the DVD to VHS Tape Press the D.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom DVD or VCR do not work properly. No power. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. No picture. No sound. ● DVD or VCR button is not switched properly. ● Refer to page 6. ● The power cord is disconnected. ● Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. ● Insert a disc. ● No disc is inserted. ● The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “LANGUAGE” (See page 18).
Country/Area Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 20).
Specification General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Timer RF Modulator AC 220-230V, 50Hz 17W 430 X 78.5 X 265 mm (w/h/d) 4.06 kg 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to 90 % 24 hours display type UHF 22-68 (Adjustable) System Laser Video Head system Signal system Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Double azimuth 6 heads, helical scanning.
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