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Table of Contents

Connections and Setup

Some points to check before you connect..................2

Accessories provided ....................................................2

Front panel controls......................................................3

Front panel display ........................................................3

The remote control ......................................................4

Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV) ............................6

Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV + satellite or

cable receiver) ..............................................................6

Other connection options ............................................6

Tuning in a video channel on your TV..........................9

Tuning in TV channels ................................................10

VCR mode

Basic playback operations

Description of the VCR main menu ..........................12

Playback........................................................................12

Stopping playback........................................................12

Accelerated play ..........................................................12

Fast forward / Rewind ................................................13

Variable playback ........................................................13

Still image ....................................................................13

Frame Advance ............................................................13

Ejecting the tape..........................................................13

Recording

Recording options........................................................14

Instant recording ........................................................14

Instant timer recording ..............................................14

Ending a recording ......................................................14

Programming a recording ..........................................15

Copying from DVD to VCR ........................................15

Advanced functions

Language selection......................................................18

Auto tracking ..............................................................18

Setting the clock..........................................................18

Colour standards ........................................................18

Video doctor ................................................................19

Sound settings..............................................................19

On screen display ........................................................19

Format..........................................................................20

Decoder........................................................................20

OPR ..............................................................................20

NICAM ........................................................................20

Resetting the tape counter ........................................21

Child lock......................................................................21

Playing NTSC tapes ....................................................21

DVD mode

Basic playback operations

Compatible discs ........................................................22

Compatible formats....................................................22

Regional coding............................................................22

Operating the DVD player..........................................22

Using the menus..........................................................22

Playback........................................................................22

Accelerated play ..........................................................23

Still image ....................................................................23

Frame advance ............................................................23

Variable slow motion ..................................................23

Changing chapter / track ............................................23

Zoom ............................................................................23

Scene replay ................................................................24

Play modes ..................................................................24

Program playback........................................................24

Screen fit ......................................................................24

Info menu

Using the Info menu....................................................25

Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................26

Direct access ................................................................26

Audio ............................................................................26

Subtitles........................................................................27

Camera angle ..............................................................27

Sound............................................................................27

Audio CDs, mp3,WMA, Divx and JPEG

discs

Playing an audio, mp3 or WMA CD ..........................28

Displaying JPEG files....................................................29

Playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA files at the same time 30

Playing DivX files....................................................................30

Player Menus

Using the player menus ..............................................31

The Language menu....................................................31

The Display menu........................................................32

The Audio menu ..........................................................33

The Lock menu............................................................34

The Others menu........................................................35

VCR and DVD modes

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ..........................................................36

Precautions ..................................................................37

Guarantee ....................................................................38

Technical data ..............................................................39

Discs you can play........................................................39

DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 1

Summary of content (40 pages)

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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 1 Table of Contents DVD mode Connections and Setup Some points to check before you connect..................2 Accessories provided ....................................................2 Front panel controls ......................................................3 Front panel display ........................................................3 The remote control ......................................................4 Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV) ...........................
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 2 Connections and Setup Some points to check before you connect • Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your appliance. • Install your appliance horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields.The components of this appliance are sensitive to heat.The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 3 Connections and Setup Front panel controls (buttons appear left to right below) DVD P VCR REC TV Remote sensor Point the remote control here. PAUSE - Pause playback; frame advance. ON/STANDBY- Switch the appliance on and off. OPEN/CLOSE - Open and close the DVD player's disc tray. PREV/REV - Directly access the previous chapter or track; start fast reverse search; rewind the tape. EJECT - Eject the cassette from the video recorder.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 4 Connections and Setup EN The remote control Navigating through menus Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the OK button on the remote control to confirm any selection you make. General functions DVD VCR (mute) (red) LOCK 0-9 PLAY Switch the appliance on and off. Select the DVD player. Select the video recorder. Adjust the sound volume of the television set. Mute and restore the sound of the television set. Lock the appliance.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 5 Connections and Setup Functions in VCR mode PR+ / PRCLEAR TIMER (green) 0-9 AV PLAY MODE REV FWD STOP PAUSE RECORD SP/LP OPEN.CLOSE Change channel. Set the counter to zero. Access the VCR main menu. Exit a menu. Display the SHOWVIEW menu (see page 15). Select a channel, enter numbers. Select the devices connected to the Audio/Video sockets (AV1,AV2, ...). Watch one TV channel whilst recording another one.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 6 Connections and Setup EN Television set United Kingdom, Ireland Continental Europe 1 4 DVD/VCR 3 2 Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV) 1. Disconnect the aerial cable from your television set and reconnect it to the AERIAL socket of the DVD/VCR. 2. Using the coaxial cable supplied, connect the RF OUT socket of the DVD/VCR to the aerial socket of the television set. 3.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 7 Connections and Setup EN Back of DVD/VCR Back panel audio sockets DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) sockets DVD EXCLUSIVE AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) sockets DVD/VCR AUDIO R and L sockets DVD EXCLUSIVE AUDIO R and L sockets Audio cables (red and white) These are analogue audio output sockets.The AUDIO L socket and cable are white, while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 8 Connections and Setup DVD EXCLUSIVE COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT socket EN The Y, Pb, Pr sockets provide optimum picture quality because the video signal is separated into three parts.To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (yellow) for the connection.You can also buy bundled component video cables that are colour-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr sockets (red, green and blue).
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 9 Connections and Setup Tuning in a video channel on your TV If your television is not fitted with a Scart socket, you were unable to connect it to the AV1 socket of the DVD/VCR using a Scart cable as shown on page 6, step 3. In this case, you must make below settings before you start the automatic channel set-up (page 10). The output frequency of this appliance is set at UHF channel 36.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 10 Connections and Setup EN Tuning in TV channels The first time you use the DVD/VCR, you will see the ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) displayed on the screen.This system automatically tunes and stores TV channels. If you want to return to ACMS after your initial set-up, access it via the menu (ACMS ACMS ). Pr-12 Automatic channel search 1. Switch the television set on. 2.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 11 Connections and Setup Manual installation To complete the set-up of your video recorder when the automatic channel set-up has not stored all the channels or when you wish to store a new channel. 1. Turn on your television and your DVD/VCR. Select the AV channel on your television, press the VCR button and then press 2. Press the and to access the main menu. buttons to select PR SET PSET R then press OK. 3. Press again and the television channel table appears.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 12 Basic playback operations EN Description of the VCR main menu VCR 1 2 REC PSET R Pr-12 ACMS f OSD AUDIO ON OFF + 16:9 4:3 VCR TIME DATE SYSTEM Dr. NIC - DECODER OPR REC OK i 1. Turn on your television and your DVD/VCR. Select the AV channel on your television, press the VCR button and then press to access the main menu. 2.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 13 Basic playback operations Fast Forward / Rewind EN Press STOP then press either REV for rewind or FWD for fast forward. Whilst you are rewinding or fast forwarding you can view the section you are passing. Press and hold (for a few seconds) either REV or FWD. Releasing the button will return the video recorder to normal rewind or fast forward operation. VCR Variable playback Use the and buttons to adjust playback speed during playback or for freeze frame.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 14 Recording EN Recording options VCR Recording from an AV socket If you wish to record from the AV2 socket located on the back panel of the DVD/VCR or from the AV3 sockets located on the front panel, press the AV button to select the appropriate audio/video mode (AV2 or AV3). SP (Standard Play) /LP (Long Play) The video recorder includes the Long Play (LP) feature.This means you can record twice the amount of information on each recordable video tape.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 15 Recording Programming a recording EN Programming a recording can be done up to one month in advance with up to seven recordings being pre-programmed. Ensure the television channels have been tuned and stored correctly and that the clock is set to the correct time. VCR Programming a recording using the SHOWVIEW® numbers Each television broadcast has its own SHOWVIEW number guide which can be found in your TV magazine.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 16 Recording EN VCR 8. Press the button to store your settings. If the message PLEASE CHECK appears, you have entered a wrong data. Please correct the data. 9. Press the button to exit the menu. 10. Put the DVD/VCR into standby mode by pressing the button on the remote control. appears on the front display to show that the video recorder is set to record. To watch a DVD during timer recording standby mode, press and then the DVD button to switch to DVD mode.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 17 Recording Changing or deleting timer events EN To change a recording event: VCR 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Use and to select REC REC . 3. Press OK. 4. Press and 5. Press to delete an entry. to select the timer slot that you wish to change. 6. Press OK to edit that entry. Use the change and the and and buttons to select the section you wish to buttons to change those sections. 7. Press to save your settings. 8. Press again to remove the menu.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 18 Advanced functions EN Language selection VCR To change the language of the VCR menus, please refer to the Language menu of the DVD player on page 31. Auto tracking The video recorder automatically adjusts the tracking to provide the best picture quality.The message A.TRACKING is displayed when this function is in operation.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 19 Advanced functions Video Doctor EN The video doctor will show the status of various features of the video recorder. VCR 1. Press to access the main menu. VCR 2. Select Dr. Dr. with the and buttons. 3. Press OK. 4. Use the and buttons to check the following features: HEAD STATUS PLEASE CLEAN:The tape heads need cleaning. VCR Dr.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 20 Advanced functions EN 2. Select fOSD ON OFF VCR 3. Select OFF using the f OSD ON OFF using the and and buttons. Press buttons and then press OK. to save the setting. Format For 16:9 screen playback the video recorder must be connected to your television using a SCART cable. 1. Press to enter the main menu. 2. Use the and buttons to select 16:9/4:3 16:9 4:3 and press OK. 3.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 21 Advanced functions BIL NICAM: Both audio channels are recorded on the Hi-Fi stereo tracks.The primary language channel (left) is recorded on the mono track of the video tape. MONO:The sound is recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks and the mono track of the video tape without any separation. 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select NIC NIC with the and buttons to set the NICAM function and press OK. 3.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 22 Basic playback operations EN Compatible discs DVD • DVD • DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW • CD • CD-R, CD-RW Note: Do not try to play irregularly-shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal). Compatible formats • • DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG, Kodak Picture CDs. CD, mp3,WMA, DivX. More information about discs and compatible formats at the end of the booklet.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 23 Basic playback operations 3. Press OPEN.CLOSE again to close the disc tray. EN • Play starts automatically, or DVD • The disc menu appears. One of its options can be selected to start playing the disc. Select it and press OK, or else • Press the PLAY button. 4. Press STOP to stop playback. Notes: The player stores the point where playback was interrupted. If you press PLAY again, playback resumes from this point.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 24 Basic playback operations EN Scene replay (DVD) DVD While the disc is playing, press the AGAIN button on the remote control to replay the last seconds of the film or sequence shown. Play modes While the disc is playing, press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly to select a play mode: DVD play modes: Chapter, Title, Off, karaoke DVD play modes: Title, Off, Random, Normal, VCD play modes: Random, Normal, Track repeat, Repeat all.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 25 Info menu Using the Info menu EN You can display information about the disc during playback using the Info menu. It will also allow you to access certain functions. DVD To display the menu, press PLAY to start playback and then press the INFO button (yellow) on the remote control. Select the various options using the and buttons.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 26 Info menu Up Press the INFO button on the remote control while a disc is playing to display the Info menu. EN DVD OK Left Right Down 1/3 Title/Track 1 / 12 Chapter 0:20:09 Time Use the and buttons on the remote control to select the icon you want.Then use the and buttons to select an option, or the numeric buttons if appropriate, or the OK button to execute the setting.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 27 Info menu ABC 1 ENG Subtitle Subtitles (DVD and DivX) EN Subtitles are disabled by default.To enable the subtitle function while the disc is playing: DVD - press the INFO button, then select the Subtitle info using the buttons. Select a language using the and buttons, or press the and button repeatedly to select the subtitle language.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 28 Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and JPEG discs EN Playing an audio, mp3 or WMA CD DVD mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed in collaboration with .The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user-friendly compressed files. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio file format developed by Microsoft.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 29 Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and JPEG discs Accelerated play EN 1. While the disc is playing, press the REV or FWD button one or more times to vary the speed DVD and direction of the accelerated play. 2. Press PLAY to resume normal playback. Program playback With this option, you choose and program the playback order. You can store up to 30 tracks. AUDIO CD 0:00:00 1. Insert a disc.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 30 Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and JPEG discs EN DVD 5. To choose a projection speed, select the icon using the , , and buttons and then select one of the available options using the and buttons: Fast (>>>), Normal (>>) and Slow (>). Press and then to move back to the list. 6. Press PLAY, OK to display the selected file or select the icon to start the slide show.The slide show starts from the selected file.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 31 Player Menus Using the player menus EN 1. Press the MENU button to display the player’s main menu.When a disc is playing, press the DVD STOP button first. 2. Select a menu option using the and buttons, then press the button to access the submenu.The submenu shows the current setting and the alternate setting(s). 3. Select a submenu option using the and buttons, then press the button to access the submenu. 4.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 32 Player Menus EN The Display menu DISPLAY DVD 1. Select the Display option in the main menu using the and buttons and press button to access the submenu. 16 : 9 TV Aspect Display Mode Widescreen Progressive Scan Off TV Output RGB 2. Select one of the options using the buttons, and press options. Move and button to access the various Select TV Aspect (DVD) 1.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 33 Player Menus The Audio menu EN AUDIO Dolby Digital Bitstream DTS Bitstream MPEG PCM Sample Freq. 48KHz DRC On Vocal On You can adapt your player to other equipment and access specific functions with the Audio menu. 1. Select the Audio option in the main menu using the and buttons and press button to access the submenu. 2. Select one of the options using the Move Select buttons, and press options.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 34 Player Menus EN DVD The Lock menu LOCK Rating Unlock Password New Country Code GB You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family can watch with the lock function.There are eight levels of parental control. 1. Select the Lock option in the main menu using the and buttons and press button to access the submenu. Move Select 2. Select one of the options using the buttons, and press options.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 35 Player Menus The Others menu EN OTHERS 1. Select the Others PBC On Auto Play Off using the and access the submenu. option in the main menu buttons and press button to 2. Select one of the options using the buttons, and press options. Move and button to access the various Select PBC (PlayBack Control) (VCD) The PlayBack Control function offers scenes and information which can be selected interactively via a menu.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 36 Additional information EN Troubleshooting • The DVD player is locked. Unlock the player or change the rating level (see page 34). The appliance does not switch on. • Make sure it is plugged into a mains socket. • Press the button on the remote control or the ON/STANDBY button on the front of the appliance. The picture is of poor quality (with snow or lines). • Check the connections (see pages 6, 7 and 8). There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 37 Additional information Precautions • Check that channels are tuned on the video recorder. • Check the protection tab of the tape is not broken. • Check the quality of the signal received by the television. Use • If your appliance has been stored in a cool place for any length of time, during a journey for example, wait for about 2 hours before using it. • The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 38 Additional information EN Guarantee Handling and caring for discs • Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through the hole. • Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a single-sided disc). • Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder. • Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, always wiping from the centre to the edge. • Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 39 Additional information Technical data Discs you can play In spite of progress made to ensure playability of all discs types , it is not possible to guarantee playback of discs which are not in conformity with DVD, CD,VCD or SVCD standards.This unit may not play some recordings or files on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW due to differences in recording formats, software used & Disc types.
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DTH6300E_EN 28/05/04 18:48 Page 40 Additional information EN DivX files of compression/decompression you choose. Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least 128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec. Choosing higher rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kB/sec will not play properly. • Do not try recording copyright-protected mp3 files.