CHT-420 Unit : DVD-CM420 (Speakers : SP-420) Instruction Manual
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 10. 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 symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. 11. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
Table of Contents Table of Contents ◆ Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ ◆ 5 - DVD Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Disc Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Feature Summary System Features ◆ 9 - Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 How to Set a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 ◆ Appendix A - Advanced Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the FM and AM antennas . . . . . . . .
Disc Type and Characteristics Front Panel Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time 5" Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. PHONES DVD Audio + Video 31/2" VIDEO-CD 5" Audio + Video AUDIO-CD Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. 74 min. 31/2" 20 min. 5" 74 min.
Remote Control Overview Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD & VCR RADIO ANT. IN FM 75 COAXAL (FROM ANT.) LINE IN 1 AUDIO LINE IN 2 LINE OUT SPEAKERS R RF OUT (TO TV) AM CENTER SURROUND L FRONT L WOOFER SURROUND R FRONT R L DVD Olny S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 8 RADIO FM ANTENNA INPUT RF ANTENNA INPUT LINE IN 1, 2 LINE OUT TO TV COOLING FAN 5.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control 1 Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. In this section, you will connect the DVD-VCR to your television and run Auto Setup, which automatically searches for channels and sets the player’s internal clock. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. NOTES: Switch your television on. 2 Point the remote control towards the television.
Deck Control Buttons The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. 1 1 POWER Button Basic VHS Playback To play a videotape, simply insert it in the VHS deck and press the Play button. Tapes without Record Safety Tabs can be set to play automatically when inserted; see page 41. Press the POWER button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.
On-Screen Menu Navigation The on-screen menu system allows you to set all functions for your DVD-VCR. The following buttons are used to open and navigate through the on-screen menu system. MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit 1 DVD Setup RETURN ❷ ➛❿ MENU Button With the DVD in stop mode, press to access the DVD-VCR onscreen menu system.
Tuner Band Setting Auto Channel Memory This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. • Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers. 1 1 Open “MENU” Auto Channel Memory will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area.
Channel Add/Delete Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add, or added a channel you wish to remove. RF Output Channel 1 Open “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. MAIN MENU 1 1 Open “MENU” 2 With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 3 DVD VCR Options Install Clock Installation RETURN ❷ 4 ➛❿ 5 5 Select Channel to add/delete Use the CH /❷ buttons to tune in the channel number you wish to add or remove.
Auto Power Off Disc Menu Language MAIN MENU 1 MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit 2 Option Setup RETURN ❷ ➛❿ Open “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. ENTER 3 Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD disc menus. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “Option Setup,” then press ENTER to select.
Subtitle Language MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit Parental Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD subtitles. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. 1 Open “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD Setup RETURN Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content.
Dynamic Compression Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e. the difference between the quietest and loudest passages of a DVD soundtrack. This enables you to limit loud noises, such as explosions, or raise the volume of quiet passages, such as whispering, while watching a movie. This is convenient for viewing movies late at night.
Special Playback Features Black Level The Black Level feature adjusts the reference level of black in the video signal to one of two choices: • Low - Standard NTSC black level. Yields consistent contrast through all sources. • High - Enhanced black level, for increased contrast during DVD playback. MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit DVD Setup RETURN ➛❿ ❷ ENTER 1 Open “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button.
Disc Menu Navigation Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features, such as movie trailers, and information on the cast. Use these buttons to make selections in the Disc menus. 2 2 2 1 DISC MENU Button Press to access the DVD’s Disc menu, if applicable. 2 2 1 3 Press , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ to navigate through DVD’s Disc menu options. • Press up, down, left and right to highlight menu choices.
Title/Chapter/Time Selection If you press the INFO. button during DVD playback, you can view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position. You can also use this screen as shortcut to select any Title, Chapter/Track, or counter position on the disc. 1 View DVD/CD INFO. 1 Press the INFO. button on the remote control during DVD/CD playback. 2 Select Title Press the up/down and left/right buttons to select Title, then press ENTER to change among all available titles on the disc.
Subtitle Zoom You can zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification while watching a DVD. 1 1 Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. The SUBTITLE button provides a shortcut to view and select these options. Open Zoom Magnifying Glass During Playback or Still mode, press the ZOOM button to display the “Magnifying Glass icon” on the screen.
A-B Repeat Repeat Chapter/Title The A-B Repeat function allows you to repeat any segment of a DVD or CD. Simply mark the beginning point (A) and the ending point (B) of the segment you want to review. You can repeat a single chapter, or repeat a complete title. 1 Open Repeat Menu In Play mode, press the REPEAT button to open the Repeat menu. 1 1 Select A-B Repeat Function • The current Repeat Mode will highlighted. In Play mode, press the REPEAT button, then press left/right to select A-B Repeat.
Bookmarks Programmed Playback (CD) You can insert up to three Bookmarks on your DVDs, so you can jump quickly to your favorite scene or song. Programmed Playback lets you set a custom order for playback of tracks on a CD. 1 1 Open Bookmark Menu 1 During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “Mark” header will appear on the screen. 1 In play mode, press the MODE button. 2 2 • The selected placeholder will highlight.
MP3 Playback MP3 ~ song1 RETURN ❷ ~ 1 music c1 2 music c2 3 music c3 music c1 Special VCR Playback Features MP3 is a popular music format which allows you to compress music files up to 1/12 of their original size while retaining near CD quality sound. Your DVD-VCR can playback MP3 files burned onto a CD-R disc. 1 Insert Disc Insert a CD-R with MP3 files into the DVD deck. • The MP3 main menu will appear after a few seconds and the first song on the disc will begin playing.
Auto Play If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. NOTE: 1 Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted. Open the “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button.
Variable Search System Press the SEARCH button to display the search screen in the stop mode. When a program is recorded, the starting point is given an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS Index Search System (VISS) cannot recognize index marks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has trouble finding a mark, it is probably because the cassette was recorded on a VCR without VISS. If you want to index two programs in a row, set your VCR to stop, then start recording each program.
Special Recording Features Basic Recording You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the REC button. You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 45. NOTE: Be sure you videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape. Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape. Before You Begin...
One-Touch Recording (OTR) How to Set a Timer Recording One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a button. RECORD 1 • Record length 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the DVD-VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes. length 0:30 07 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 3 Before You Begin... • Power on the DVD-VCR • Power on the TV Activate OTR While in Record mode, press the REC button again to activate One-Touch Recording (OTR).
S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD) The S-Video or Component Video connection is only for the DVD player. The tuner and VCR will still be viewed through the RF or line inputs. You must follow the “Alt Video Out” instructions on page 28 to activate your alternative (S-Video, Component) video selection. You can choose EITHER S-Video OR Component, but NOT both.
Connecting the Speakers Volume light Connect the front, center, and surround speakers and the subwoofer to the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit. 1 Connect the speakers to the speaker output terminals on the back of the main unit, matching the colors. 2 Select “Install” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “Installation”, then press ENTER to select.
Speaker setup Ideal speaker placement Speaker setup 1 Open “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “DVD Setup”, then press ENTER to select. 3 To adjust the speaker balance Select “DVD” 1 • Each time you press the button, the speaker is selected in the order of FL➝ C ➝ FR ➝ SR ➝ SL ➝ SU ➝ VOL. You will see this on the unit's display.
Dolby Pro Logic II decoder Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvement over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround, but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various parameters can be set according to the type of source and contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.
Listening to radio broadcasts You can automatically or manually tune in to FM and AM stations to listen to radio broadcasts. 1 1 Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture over regular televisions because they receive the audio and video signals directly from the DVD-VCR through the line inputs. Press the FM/AM button. • Each time you press the button, the frequency band alternates between FM and AM. 2 Monitor TV Connections Tune in to a station. IN (FROM ANT.
Connecting Other Video Equipment AUDIO LINE IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE OUT R L VIDEO TV Audio/Video Outputs of External Device You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR, including: • An additional VCR • Laser Disc Player • DVD Player • Camcorder • Satellite Receiver • Video Game Since all of these devices use essentially the same connections, they will be described together.
SPEAKER SPEAKER SYSTEM 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER SYSTEM FRONT/CENTER/SURROUND IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER 6Ω X 5 3Ω 55Hz ~ 23kHz 30Hz ~ 400Hz O.S.L 87dB/W/M 86dB/W/M SIZE FRONT 100(W)x129(D)x100(H) SURROUND 250(W) x 250(D) x 380(H) FREQ. RESPONSE CENTER WEIGHT 150(W)x129(D)x100(H) FRONT 1.59 lbs x 4 = 6.36 lbs SURROUND CENTER 13.0 lbs 2.
