Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DVD/VCR Combo Dolby Laboratories
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DVD+VCR HOME THEATER SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL IMPOR T ANT This Unit does NO T allo w copying fr om D VD to VCR T ape CD-R CD-R W JPG FILES HIGH QU ALITY R.
- 1 - WAR N I N G The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the 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 cause an electric shock.
- 2 - Impor tant Saf ety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a damp cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
- 3 - T ab le of Contents Important Safety Instruction ..................... 1-2 Disc Formats ................................................ 5 Parts and Functions .................................. 6-9 Front Panel ...................................
- 5 - The unit can playback. Region Management Information Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc.
- 6 - 1 ) POWER/ STANDBY button Turn the power on or off. 2) STOP button (for VCR) Stop playing a tape. 3) PLAY button (for VCR) Press to start or resume playback 4 ) CHANNEL button UP/ DOWN (for VCR) Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain setting.
- 7 - Rear P anel 21) Power cord 22) S-VIDEO (DVD) output jack 23) Right Front speaker terminals 24) Centre speaker terminals 25) Left Front speaker terminals 26) AV1 IN (AUDIO) jacks 27) Left/Right A.
- 8 - P ar ts and Functions 1 ) POWER / button Turns the Unit on and puts it in standby mode. 2 ) RETURN button Return to the normal operation after using the SETUP menu. 3 ) Number (0 - 9) and AM/PM (+10) buttons Use when creating programs, and entering a parental level password.
- 9 - 21 ) FUNCTION button Display the FUNCTION screen where you can check or change various setting. 22 ) OPEN / CLOSE button (for DVD) Use to open or close the disc tray. 23 ) GOTO button Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc. 24 ) 2.1 CH button Switch speaker outputs to 2.
- 10 - Region (Local) Number Error Indicator If the region (local) number of the disc that you attempt to play differs from the region number of the Unit, "Invalid Region" appears on the TV screen. (The disc cannot be played). If no disc is loaded when the Main Unit is switched on.
- 11 - Connections (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) 1. Connecting to your TV The Unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV.
- 12 - Connections (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) Cable TV Connections Y our VCR is capab le of receiving the follo wing non-scrambled channels . • Scramb led channels can be received with the cable bo x supplied by your cab le TV company .
- 13 - Connections (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) B. Connection with cable box 1. Connect as shown. With this connection, it is possib le to record descrambled CA TV signals .
- 14 - Connections (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) C. Connection with cable box, A/B switch and splitter By using an A/B switch or splitter , it is possible to s witch between the cable bo x and the VCR output.
- 15 - Connections (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) D. Connection with two cable boxes, A/B switch and split.
- 16 - Connections (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) FRONT SPEAKERS Plac e on bo th si des o f the TV , equal dist ances apa rt . SUB WOOFE R Can be pl aced anyw here.
- 17 - Connections (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) Notes: • If the external equipment is a television and this audio system is closed to it, you may experience interference if the tuner function is selected while the television is working.
- 18 - Connections T urning on the Unit and TV 1 )Press the PO WER/ST ANDBY button to turn the Unit ON, or 2 ) Press the / PO WER button on the remote control while the Unit is in standb y mode. 3 )T u rn on the TV by pressing its PO WER button. 4 )Select the channel on your TV corresponding to the VIDEO IN jac k that the Unit is connected to.
- 19 - T o adjust the surround sound balance while Pr o Logic decoding is in eff ect Use the remote control to make the following changes to speaker balance: Front speaker (left) • Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display LEFT, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust the sound level.
- 20 - Adjusting the Sound The following tables show which speakers are working in the various modes. REMARKS: 1 ) Generally, only Front Left, Right speakers and Subwoofer are active at TUNER mode. 2) " " The speakers is activated. 3) " X " The speakers is not activated.
- 21 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) Playing a Disc DV D C D This owner’ s manual explains the basic instructions of this Unit. Some DVD discs are pr o- duced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback.
- 22 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) F ast Forward/F ast Rever se 1. Press the TUNING or TUNING button when a disc is pla ying. • The disc begins fast scan at x2 speed.
- 23 - DV D Angle selection Some D VDs contain scenes which hav e been shot from a number of diff erent angles. For these discs , the same scene can be view ed from each of these different angles . 1. While you are playing a D VD with different angles recorded, press the ANGLE button to vie w the number of the current angle.
- 24 - Subtitle selection 1. While a D VD is playing, press the SUBTITLE b utton to display the current language setting, as shown in the e xample below . 2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language . Notes : • If only one language is recorded, the language does not change.
- 25 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) Special Functions DV D DISPLA Y function Using DISPLA Y , you can chec k and change the current settings of the following items: ANGLE, A UDIO and SUBTITLE.
- 26 - Locating a specific title If a D VD disc contains title numbers, y ou can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number . 1. In stop mode, press the GO T O b utton. 2. Press , or button to highlight a specific field and press the corresponding number b utton(s) f or the title you want.
- 27 - DV D C D Locating a specific time Y ou can mov e to a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes , seconds) 1. Press the GOT O button. 2. Press or b utton to highlight time. 3. Press the corresponding number buttons for the setting point y ou want.
- 28 - Pr ogrammab le memor y The two types of prog rammed pla ybac k provided b y this Unit are title programmed playbac k and chapter progr ammed pla ybac k. Title / Chapter programmed pla yback 1. Press the MEMORY b utton while the disc is stopped.
- 29 - Y ou can play a specific title or chapter repeatedly . (Title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat) Repeating a title Y ou can play the same title repeatedly . 1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEA T DISC b utton until the “ Repea t Title ” indicator displa ys on the screen.
- 30 - DV D Repeat Pla ybac k Advanced playbac k Repeating a specific section Y ou can play a specific section repeatedly . 1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEA T A-B button at the beginning of the section ( ) is display ed you w ant to play repeatedly .
- 31 - Playing Picture File Disc Playing a Picture file disc 1. Press the OPEN /CLOSE button, the disc tray opens. 2. Insert a Picture CD on the disc tray with the label side up. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, the disc tray closes. 4. The unit will take a short while to load the disc.
- 32 - LANGU A GE setting 1. Press the FUNCTION button until D VD appears on the display . 2. Press the STOP button so that no disc is playing. 3. Press the SETUP button. 4. Use the cursor or button to select the Language, then press the ENTER button.
- 33 - VIDEO setting TV Shape 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor or button to select Video , then press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor or button to select TV Shape, then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor or button to shift and select the TV type, then press the ENTER b utton.
- 34 - Video Output 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor or button to select Video , then press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor or button to select Video Output, then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor or button to shift and select the signal, then press the ENTER button.
- 35 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) Customizing the Function Settings Sharpen : Fine detail will be easier to see. Soften : Soft-focus effect. Off : Picture will be returned to normal.
- 36 - A UDIO setting Digital Out 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor or button to select Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor or button to select Digital Out, and then press the ENTER button repeatedly to select Digital Out type.
- 37 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) Subwoofer 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor or button to select the Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor or button to Subwoof er , and then press the ENTER button.
- 38 - Pink noise 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor or button to select the Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor or button to Pink noise, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor or button to select the desired setting, and then press the ENTER button.
- 39 - MENU Screen MENU screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A submenu will appear once you select an item for the menu. 1.
- 40 - VCR Setup (continue on next page) (continue on next page) (continue on next page) (continue on next page) (continue on next page) Set Up (with A uto Clock Setting) IMPOR T ANT (Caution during Set Up): • Do not press the VCR ON/OFF button on the VCR or remote control.
- 41 - Setting the 3 4 Output Channel The 3 4 Output Channel lets your change the VCR OUTPUT to standard TV broadcasting signals. Both your TV and VCR must be set to the same channel (i.e TV on channel 3 and VCR OUTPUT channel on 3 too). 1. Press the MAIN PO WER button to turn the power off.
- 42 - Mode Selection Y ou can use the SET UP selection screen to select the mode for basic f eatures. Preparation • T urn on the TV and select the video channel. Press the VCR ON/OFF button (VCR ON indicator will light up) and then press the TV/VCR button to select “ VCR” (T APE IN indicator will light up).
- 43 - Channel Preset Y our VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels as sho wn below b y presetting the channels into memory . (VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CA TV: 1 to 125) Preparation • Make sure that the cable (antenna or CA TV) is connected to the IN ter minal on the rear of the VCR.
- 44 - Notes: • If the power is interrupted for more than 5 seconds, the channel memory may be erased. If this happens, reset the channels again and reset AIR/CA TV selection. • If a button is not pressed within 3 minutes during the setting procedure, the screen will return to normal.
- 45 - VCR Setup (continue on next page) (continue on next page) (continue on next page) (continue on next page) (continue on next page) SELECT : ENTER : SET MENU TIMER SET UP CHANNEL PR ESET LANGU AGE CLOCK EXIT : ME NU MENU CLOCK AUTO MANUAL EDS CH SET AUTO MANUAL EDS CH 0 2 ENTER EN TER 4.
- 46 - Manual Clock Setting Preparation • T urn on your TV and select the video channel. (See setting the 3 4 Output Channel .) • Press the VCR ON/OFF b utton (VCR ON indicator will light up) and then press the TV/VCR b utton to select “VCR”. (T APE IN indicator will light up.
- 47 - A utomatic Da ylight Sa ving-Time (D .S.T .) Adjustment This VCR is equipped with an internal Automatic Da ylight Sa ving-Time Adjustment function. In spring (first Sunday in April)and autumn (last Sunday in October), the time is adjusted as shown belo w .
- 48 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) VCR Pla yback Inserting a Video Cassette Gently inser t the video cassette into the cassette compar tment. The VCR turns on automatically and VCR ON indicator light up.
- 49 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) VCR Pla yback Still Picture and Frame Adv ance 1. Press the P A USE II button during playbac k. This will freez e the picture on your TV .
- 50 - VCR Pla yback Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism Y our VCR has a standby function (Full Loading Mechanism) to allow immediate recording and pla yback. After pressing the REC or PLA Y button, it tak es about 2 seconds until recording or playbac k is engaged when in the standby mode.
- 51 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) VCR Recor ding Recording a TV Pr ogramme Without a Cable Bo x or Digital Satellite Receiver 1. Inser t the cassette, with the erasure protection tab cov e red.
- 52 - (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) VCR Recor ding Recording Speeds This VCR lets you select a recording speed (SP or EP), SP provides a better picture, although the recording time is shorter.
- 53 - VCR Recor ding T ape Dubbing Connection Instructions Y our VCR can dub (copy) video material from another video device . It can also output video and audio signals for recording on other video or audio equipment. Audio/Video dubbing cannot be done separ ately .
- 54 - Simple Recording Timer The Simple Recording Timer (SRT) enab les you to set the recording stop time. The SRT can be set on the TV screen by using the remote control . The SRT cannot be set if the c loc k has not been set. Make sure the cloc k is set bef ore setting the SRT .
- 55 - VCR Recor ding (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) Recording with the Timer Preparation • T urn on the TV and select the video channel. • Inser t a cassette with the erasure protection tab opening cov ered.
- 56 - VCR Recor ding (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) 7. Press the ENTER b utton. • T o programme the additional timer settings , press the ENTER button and repeat steps 2-7.
- 57 - VCR Recor ding (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) (continued on next page) Confirming Timer Pr ogrammes Y ou can see on the Timer setting screen a list of all timer progr ammes that are already set.
- 58 - Special Functions Recorded Section Auto Repeat Set the A UTO REPEA T mode to ON on the SET UP selection screen. (See Mode Selection. ) If the recorded por tion has finished and a non-recorded portion has continued for 15 seconds, the tape will automatically stop, rewind to the beginning and repeat playbac k.
- 59 - T uning into a station manually 1. Press the FUNCTION button until the frequency band appears on the display . 2. Press the BAND button on the remote remote or STOP button on the front panel to select the desired band. 3. Press the TUNING b utton to tune in the desired station.
- 60 - Code AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DE DZ EL EN EO ES ET EU FA FI FJ FO FR Code FY GA GB GL GN GU HA HI HR HU HY IA IE IK IN IS IT IW JA JI JW KA KK KL KM KN KO .
- 61 - Cleaning the Unit • Be sure to turn the Unit off and disconnect the AC power cord before maintaining the Unit. • Wipe the Unit with a dry soft cloth. If the surfaces are e xtremely dirty , wipe clean with a cloth which has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly , then wipe with a dry cloth.
- 62 - SYMPT OM CA USE (AND REMED Y) • Check that the speak ers and equipment are connected securely . • Make sure that you've selected the correct equipment on the system. • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Pla y mode. Press the PLA Y b utton to return to normal play mode.
- 63 - SYMPT OM CA USE (AND REMED Y) VCR does not receive CA TV channels. • Use the CHANNEL PRESET screen to change from AIR mode to CA TV . (See Setting the Channels .) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) (continued to next page) T roub le Shooting Guide VCR does not operate.
- 64 - 811-262991-03 2 Printed in China.
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