Digital Video Disc Player & Video Cassette Recorder Owner's Manual

Tape cannot be removed.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
• You have set a timer recording. Press the TIMER SET button to temporarily cancel standby mode. Then,
press the STOP/EJECT button on the DVD/VCR to eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and press the
TIMER SET button to put the DVD/VCR in standby mode for the timer recording.
• Unplug the DVD/VCR power cord for five minutes. Then, plug in the power cord again, then press the
POWER button on the DVD/VCR. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on the DVD/VCR
three to five times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the
tape.
DVD/VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when the TIMER SET but-
ton is pressed to set a timer recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page seven.
Poor reception
• You may need to tune your TV again.
The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the tape playback is stopped.
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The
quick play mechanism allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.
Direct Broadcast System Hookups
• Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a DBS hookup. You
may have to set your TV to channel 03 or 04, then make your channel selections at the DBS.
• With many DBS hookups, if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your DVD/VCR to
your TV, you will have to put your DVD/VCR in Line Input mode (channel 001 or 002).
Line Input mode
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AV FRONT or AV REAR will appear on your TV screen
briefly), press the CHANNEL o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
• During playback, Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking. This is nor-
mal.
• When connecting the DVD/VCR to a stereo TV, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables
to connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV,
and if the TV is in Line (Auxiliary) Input mode.
• When you connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on
your TV, the stereo light on the TV might not glow. But, as long as the status display indicates you are
receiving a stereo signal, you are receiving a stereo signal. This is normal. Details are on page 46.
• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play back in Hi-Fi audio. Tapes recorded in normal audio will
play back in monaural audio.
Cleaning the Video Heads
• Your DVD/VCR automatically cleans the video heads of the VCR each time you insert a tape. However,
the heads may become dirty. If so, use a commercially-available head cleaner or have an authorized ser-
vicer clean the video heads. Eventually, the heads may need to be replaced.
The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.
• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of
copyright owners. This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital
Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels.
Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a
tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copy-
right protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may
fluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.
This DVD/VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer-
tain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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