User’s Manual
DVD-V5600
DVD-V6600
PAL
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Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :
Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size
Max. Playing Time
Characteristics
• DVD contains excellent sound and
video due to Dolby Digital and
MPEG-2 system.
Single-sided 240 min.
Double-sided 480 min.
DVD
12 Cm
Audio
+
• Various screen and audio functions
can be easily selected through the
on-screen menu.
Single-sided 80 min.
Video
8 Cm
Double-sided 160 min.
VIDEO-CD
74 min.
12 Cm
Audio
+
• Video with CD sound, VHS quality &
MPEG-1 compression technology.
Video
8 Cm
20 min.
74 min.
AUDIO-CD
12 Cm
8 Cm
• CD is recorded as a Digital Signal
with better audio quality, less distor-
tion and less deterioration of audio
quality over time.
Audio
20 min.
- DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics).
- It may not play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R, -RW, DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc
or condition of the recording.
- The recorded disc may not run as playback depends on the recording speed.
- Do not run the player with two discs loaded at the same time.
Disc Markings
Play Region Number
Both the DVD-VCR and the discs are coded by
region. These regional codes must match in
order for the disc to play. If the codes do not
match, the disc will not be played.
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Play Region Number.
PAL colour system in Europe, Australia,
New Zealand, etc.
PAL
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A,
Canada, Korea, Japan, etc.
The Region Number for this player is
described on the rear panel of the player.
NTSC
Dolby Digital disc.
Stereo disc.
STEREO
DIGITAL
SOUND
Digital Audio disc.
DTS disc.
Disc contains a Divx software product.
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Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop . . . . . . . . . .25
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Contents
Getting Started
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600) . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6600) . . . . . . . . . . .5
Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600/DVD-V6600) . .6
Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Playing Back
Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Connections
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable . . . . 9
DVD Functions
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
DivX(R) Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Repeat Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
A to B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
DivX/MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or
Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
S-Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Component Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting an Audio/Video Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Settings
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Clock Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Setting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting the VCR Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Reference
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
VCR Functions
Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
NICAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Overviews
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600)
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3
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5
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7
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9
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6600)
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3
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9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1. DVD DECK.
12. EZ VIEW BUTTON.
2. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON.
13. RECORD BUTTON.
3. VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT.
4. EJECT BUTTON.
14. REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON.
15. STOP BUTTON.
5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON.
6. AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK.
7. AUX AUDIO L/R INPUT JACK.
16. PLAY/STILL BUTTON.
17. FAST FORWARD/SKIP NEXT BUTTON.
8. PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON.
9. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY.
10. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON.
11. DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON.
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Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600/DVD-V6600)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
1. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS.
2. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR.
3. AV2 (DEC./EXT.) IN/OUT SCART
(EURO-21) JACK.
6. OUT TO TV CONNECTOR.
7. AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART.
(EURO-21) JACK.
8. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS (COAXIAL).
9. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS.
10. S-VIDEO OUT JACK.
4. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (DVD only).
5. VIDEO OUT JACK.
Display Indicators
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2
3
4
5
6
1. The DVD Deck is active.
2. Disc is loaded.
3. The time, counter position, current deck
status is displayed.
4. VHS tape is inserted.
5. The VCR Deck is active.
6. A Timer Recording is programmed or in
progress.
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Accessories
Tour of the Remote Control
Make sure that the following basic accessories
are supplied with your DVD-VCR.
16
17
1
2
18
19
Batteries for
remote controls
Owner’s
Instructions
RF-Cable
3
20
21
22
4
5
Audio & Video
Cable
Remote Control
6
7
23
24
Inserting Batteries in the Remote
Control
8
9
You must insert or replace the batteries in the
remote control when you:
• Purchase the DVD-VCR
25
26
• Find that the remote control is no longer
working correctly
10
11
1 To release the battery compartment cover,
push the tab in the direction of the arrow and
lift up.
12
13
27
28
14
15
29
30
2 Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent batteries,
taking care to respect the polarities:
• + on the battery with + on the remote
control.
• – on the battery with – on the remote
control.
Do not mix different battery types (manganese
and alkaline for example).
3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base
of the remote control and push it down.
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1. DVD,VCR
Used to operate DVD, VCR.
23. PLAY/PAUSE (
Used to play or pause during playback.
)
2. STANDBY/ON
Used to turn the power on or off.
24. SEARCH (
Used to search forward or backward through
a disc.
/
)
3. Number buttons
25. PROG
Used to select a TV programme.
4. TIMER
Used to activate the timer recording of
a programme.
26. RETURN
Used to return to a previous menu.
5. REC ( ● )
Used to make a recording on cassette.
27. ZOOM
Used to enlarges picture .
6. SKIP (
/
Use to skip a title, chapter or track.
)
28. CLEAR
Used to clear a preset TV station.
Used to cancel a preset recording.
Used to cancel a preset mark.
Used to set the tape counter to zero.
Used to resume normal play during repeat
play.
7. STOP ( ■ )
Used to stop during playback.
8. AUDIO
Used to access various audio functions.
9. TRK ( ›ꢀ/ ‚ꢀ)
Used to adjust picture alignment manually to
obtain the best possible picture during play-
back.
29. MARK
Used to mark a position during playback a
disc.
10. MENU
SEARCH
Used to search for a specific sequence.
Used to display the on-screen menu.
11. OK ›ꢀ/ ‚ꢀ,¥ / Š
30. MODE
Used to control the cursor in the on-screen
menu and confirm your choice.
Used to select the programme or random
play.
12. EZ VIEW
REPEAT
Used to allow the repeat play a title, chapter,
track, disc or A-B.
Used to adjust the aspect ratio on a disc.
13. DISC MENU
Used to display a disc menu.
14. SUBTITLE
Used to change the DVD’s subtitle language.
15. ANGLE
Used to access various camera angles on a
DVD.
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control).
Used to adjust the sharpness of the picture.
16. INPUT SEL.
Used to select a external input signal.
17. TV/VCR
Used to select TV or VCR.
18. INFO.
Used to display the current setting or disc
status.
19. OPEN/CLOSE
Used to open and close the disc and video
cassette tray.
20. SHUTTLE
Used to play a sequence at variable speeds.
21. F.ADV/STEP
Used to advance a sequence frame by
frame.
22. SPEED
Used to select the recording speed.
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the SCART Cable
Connections
You can connect your DVD-VCR to the televi-
sion using the SCART cable if the appropriate
input is available on the television. You thus:
• Obtain better quality sound and pictures.
• Simplify the setting up procedure of your
DVD-VCR.
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the RF Cable
To receive television programmes a signal must
be received from one of the following sources:
• An outdoor aerial.
• An indoor aerial.
• A cable television network.
• A satellite receiver.
Note
•
•
Regardless of the type of connection chosen,
you must always connect the RF Cable supplied.
Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the
screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off.
Make sure that both the television and the DVD-
VCR are switched off before connecting the
cables.
Note
• Make sure that both the television and the
DVD-VCR are switched off before connect-
ing the cables.
1Remove the aerial or network input cable
from the television.
1Connect the Aerial Cable.
2Connect one end of the SCART cable to the
AV1 (EURO AV) jack on the rear of the DVD-
VCR.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial jack
marked
on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
3Plug the other end into the appropriate
connector on the television.
TV
3Plug the RF Cable supplied into
on your DVD-VCR.
the jack
Connecting the Audio Output
Cable
4Plug the other end of the RF Cable into the
connector previously used for the aerial on
the television.
You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Hi-Fi
system. Example: You wish to take advantage of
the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when
watching a disc play.
Aerial
4Plug the audio output cable into the audio
connectors on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
2
5Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
appropriate input connectors on your Hi-Fi
stereo system.
TV
3
4
4
Aerial
1
RF cable
2
5
TV
3
RF cable
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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite
Receiver or Other Equipment
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the Audio/Video Cable
You can connect your DVD-VCR to the televi-
sion using the audio/video cable if the appropri-
ate input is available on the television.
You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite
receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART
cable if the appropriate outputs are available on
the equipment chosen. The following illustra-
tions give a few examples of the connection
possibilities.
1Connect one end of the video cable into the
VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD-
VCR.
1AV2(EURO AV): By means of 21-pin Scart
Cable
2Plug the other end of the video cable into the
appropriate input connector on the television.
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver
or other equipment into the AV2 (EURO AV)
jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
After making this connection, select the
source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button
for the AV2 input sources.
3Connect one end of the audio cables supplied
into the AUDIO output jacks on the rear of the
DVD-VCR.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of
the left and right channels.
2By means of RF Cable
After making this connection, you must preset
the station received through the satellite
tuner.
4Plug the other end of the audio cables into
the appropriate input connectors on the televi-
sion.
3AV1 (EURO AV) : By means of 21-pin Scart
Cable
Connect the end of the SCART cable to the
AV1(EURO AV) jack on the rear of the DVD-
VCR. Plug the other end into the appropriate
connector on the television.
3
Aerial
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
Aerial Connector
1
2
4
1
TV
2
3
SCART cable
RF cable
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the Component Video Cable
(DVD only)
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV
using the S-Video Cable (DVD only)
You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video
seperates the picture element into black and
white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer
images than regular video input mode.
Your TV must support progressive scan input to
allow you to watch component video output.
You will enjoy high quality accurate colour repro-
duction images. Component video seperates the
picture element into black and white (Y), blue
(Pb), red (Pr) signals to present most clear and
clean images.
1Connect one end of the S-Video cable into
the S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the
DVD-VCR.
2Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into
the appropriate input connector on the televi-
sion.
1Connect Component video cables between
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
rear of the DVD-VCR and COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.
3Connect one end of the audio cables supplied
into the AUDIO LINE output jacks on the rear
of the DVD-VCR.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of
the left and right channels.
2Connect audio cables between the AUDIO
LINE OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD-VCR
and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of
the left and right channels.
4Plug the other end of the audio cables into
the appropriate input connectors on the televi-
sion.
Note
• Use the S-Video connection method only for
the DVD.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
1
3
2
COMPONENT INPUT
1
4
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
2
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AV Receiver Connections
Progressive Scan (DVD only)
To take full advantage of the movie theater
experience that DVD offers, you may want to
connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Surround
Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and
six Surround Sound speakers. If your A/V
receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital
Decoder, you have the option to bypass the
DVD-VCR’s built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use
the Digital Audio Out connection below.
If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan,
press the P.SCAN button on the front panel in
stop mode.
• The message “Press OK to confirm
Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press
RETURN.” will be displayed. If you want
Progressive scan mode, select OK. Make sure
that the disc has stopped completely before
changing the mode.
1Connect a Digital Audio coaxial cable from the
Digital Audio Out jacks on the panel of the DVD-
VCR to their corresponding Digital Audio Input
jacks on your A/V Receiver:
• To cancel the progressive scan mode, press
the P.SCAN button in stop mode.
Digital Audio out Jack
Note
• Do not press the P.SCAN button if you are
using a TV that does not support Progressive
mode. Nothing will be displayed on the screen
if pressed. To release the Progressive mode,
press the P.SCAN button in stop mode.
• See your TV User’s Manual to find out if your
TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive
Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s
instructions regarding Progressive Scan set-
tings in the TV’s menu system.
• Depending on your TV, the method of connec-
tion may differ from the illustration above.
• What is "Progressive Scan"? Progressive scan
has twice as many scanning lines as the inter-
lace output method has. Progressive scanning
method can provide better and clearer picture
quality.
To Digital Audio Input of an A/V Receiver
with a Dolby, MPEG2, DTS, Digital Decoder
• You must connect the player to the compo-
nent(s) before using the Progressive Scan fea-
ture.
• Make sure that the colour coded connections
match. That is, the Y, Pb and Pr component
output jacks of your DVD -VCR should be con-
nected to the exact corresponding component
input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue
images will be displayed on the TV screen.
• NTSC DVD disc is not supported.
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Connecting an Audio/Video Input
Cable
Plug & Auto Setup
Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up
when it is plugged into the mains for the first
time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The
process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR
will then be ready for use.
You can connect other audio/video equipment to
your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the
appropriate outputs are available on the equip-
ment chosen.
Examples :
• You wish to copy a video cassette with the
help of a second VCR.
1Connect the RF Cable as indicated on page
9. (Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV
using the RF Cable).
• You wish to play and/or copy pictures taken
with a camcorder.
2Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.
• “AUTO” in the front panel display flickers.
• Make sure that both the external devices and
the DVD-VCR are switched off before connect-
ing the cables.
1Connect one end of the video cable into the
VIDEO input jack on the front of the DVD-
VCR.
3Start the auto setup.
2Plug the other end of the video cable into the
appropriate output connector on the other
system (VCR or Camcorder, etc).
Auto Setup will be
started.
3Connect one end of the audio cable supplied
into the AUDIO input jacks on the front of the
DVD-VCR.
Check antenna and TV
cable connection.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of
the left and right channels.
RETURN
MENU
4Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
appropriate output connectors on the other
system (VCR, camcorder, etc).
4 Start the auto scanning.
The number of stations automatically stored
by the DVD-VCR depends on the number of
stations that it has found.
Auto Setup
Please Wait
10%
ŠŠ
1
RETURN
MENU
3
4
2
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5The current time and date are displayed
automatically.
Clock Set
SETUP
Time
Date
Year
DVD
VCR
12 : 00
01 / JAN
/ 2006 SUN
Auto Clock : On
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
Check the Date and Time if it is :
• Incorrect, refer to “Setting the Date and
Time”. (See page 15)
• Correct, press the RETURN button twice to
exit the menu.
Note
•
•
Now, you only have to switch the DVD-VCR
on and it is ready for use.
Function for “Plug & Auto Set Up” is fixed already.
So if you want to change this fixed one, you can
change. (refer to “Presetting the Stations Manually”
page 17).
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Setting the Date and Time
Settings
Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and
calendar used to:
• Automatically stop programme recording.
• Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme
automatically.
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-
VCR
You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR
only if you are using the RF cable.
You must set the date and time when:
• You purchase the DVD-VCR.
• Do not forget to reset the time when you
change clocks from winter to summer time
and vice versa.
To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a
Scart cable is used, the television must be set to
the audio/video mode (AV).
1Switch on the television.
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
Š button.
2Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing the
/I STANDBY/ON on the front of the DVD-
VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.
Setup
SETUP
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Clock
: English
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3Select a programme position on the television
to be reserved for use with your DVD-VCR.
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
PROG
FUNC
4Insert the video cassette in the DVD-VCR.
Check that the DVD-VCR starts reading the
cassette; if not, press the ŠII button.
RETURN
MENU
OK
2Press the › or ‚ button to select Clock,
then press the OK or Š button.
The Clock Set menu is displayed.
5Start a scan on your television or set the tele-
vision to UHF channel 60.
3Press the ¥ or Š button to select the hour,
minutes, day, month, and year. The selected
option is highlighted. Press the › or ‚ button
to set them. The day of the week is displayed
automatically. Press the OK button.
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and
sound are obtained clearly.
7When the picture and sound are perfectly
clear, store this channel at the desired
programme position on the television.
That programme is now reserved for use with
your DVD-VCR.
Clock Set
SETUP
Time
Date
Year
DVD
VCR
12 : 00
01 / JAN
/ 2006 SUN
: On
Auto Clock
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
OK
MENU
• You can hold down the › or ‚ꢀbutton to
scroll more quickly through the values.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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Setting the Clock Automatically
Presetting the Stations
Automatically
4Press the ¥ or Š button to select Auto
Clock. Press the › or ‚ button to select On.
You do not need to preset the stations if you
have already set them automatically (refer to
“Plug & Auto Set Up” on page 13).
Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to
receive television broadcasts.
Clock Set
SETUP
Time
Date
Year
DVD
VCR
12 : 00
01 / JAN
/ 2006 SUN
You must preset the stations received through
the tuner. This can be done:
Auto Clock : On
PROG
FUNC
• Plug & Auto Set up (refer to page 13).
• Automatically.
• Manually (refer to page 17).
OK
RETURN
MENU
You can store up to 80 stations.
Setting the Menu Language
1Press the MENU button, then press the
OK or Š button.
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
Setup
Š button.
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
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DVD
VCR
Setup
Install
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
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Š
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
RETURN
MENU
OK
PROG
FUNC
2Press the › or ‚ button to select Install,
then press the OK or Š button.
The Install menu is displayed.
RETURN
MENU
OK
2Press the OK or Š button again.
The Language Set menu is displayed.
Install
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
VCR Output
Š
Š
Š
Language Set
DVD
VCR
Š
English
: CH60
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
MENU
OK
Nederlands
OK
RETURN
MENU
3Press the OK button. A message is displayed,
indicating that any channels already preset on
your DVD-VCR will be deleted.
3Press the › or ‚ button to select desired
language, then press the OK or Š button.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Auto Setup
Your data will be lost
Press OK to continue
MENU to exit
OK
RETURN
MENU
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Presetting the Stations Manually
4Press the OK button to start the auto scan-
ning. The message Please Wait is displayed.
You do not need to preset the stations manually
if you have already set them automatically.
Auto Setup
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
Š button.
Please Wait
10%
Setup
ŠŠ
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
Š
Š
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Š
Š
Š
DVD
VCR
RETURN
MENU
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
PROG
FUNC
• The first frequency band is scanned and
stored, then the DVD-VCR searches for the
second station and so on.
RETURN
MENU
OK
When the automatic scanning procedure
has finished, the DVD-VCR switches
automatically to programme 1.
2Press the › or ‚ button to select Install,
then press the OK or Š button.
The Install menu is displayed.
• If you wish to cancel the auto scanning
before the end, press the MENU button.
Install
Note
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
VCR Output
Š
Š
Š
•
•
The number of stations automatically stored by the
DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations that
it has found.
DVD
VCR
: CH60
The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
occurs, the time and date may not be set automati-
cally. In this case, they should be set manually
(refer to page 15).
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
MENU
OK
•
Once the auto scanning procedure has finished,
some stations may have been stored more than
once; select the stations with the best reception
and delete the ones no longer required (refer to
page 18).
3Press the › or ‚ button to select Manual
Setup, then press the OK or Š button.
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
4Press the › or ‚ button to select the
required programme number.
❉
❉
TV STATION TABLE
❉
❉
PR
CH
NAME
- - - -
1
2
3
4
5
021
›‚ꢀꢀꢀꢀŠ
DELETE : CLEAR
SWAPPING : OK
RETURN
5Press the Š button to preset the station.
The MANUAL TUNING menu will be dis-
played.
Press the ¥ or Š button to start scanning the
channels. The frequency band is scanned and
the first station found is displayed.
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Clearing a Preset Station
❉
❉
MANUAL TUNING.
❉
❉
If you have stored a TV station:
• That you do not require
• At the wrong programme position, you can
cancel it.
PR
:
:
:
:
1
CH
021
-
MFT
NAME
-
-
-
-
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
Š button.
›‚ꢀꢀꢀ¥ꢀŠ
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
Setup
6If necessary, press the › or ‚ button to
select MFT, then press the ¥ or Š button to
adjust the picture.
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
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Š
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DVD
VCR
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
7Press the › or ‚ button to select NAME.
The station name is set automatically from the
broadcast signal.
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
MENU
OK
• To change the programme’s name, press
the Š button. The first letter of the name
flashes.
2Press the › or ‚ button to select Install,
then press the OK or Š button.
The Install menu is displayed.
To...
Then...
Select a character
in the name.
Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton until the
required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character)
3Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton to select Manual
Setup, then press the OK or Š button.
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
.
Move to the next
previous or
character
Press the ¥ or Š button
respectively.
❉
❉
TV STATION TABLE
❉
❉
PR
CH
NAME
- - - -
1
2
3
4
5
021
8
If you...
Then...
Wish to store the
station displayed
•
Press OK to store the
station.
›‚ꢀꢀꢀꢀŠ
DELETE : CLEAR
SWAPPING : OK
RETURN
Do not wish to
store the station
displayed
•
•
Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton until
the CH is selected.
Press the ¥ or Š button to
go on scanning the
frequency band and display
the next station.
4Press the › or ‚ button to select required
preset TV station.
Press the CLEAR button to delete.
5Repeat the same procedure from step 4
onwards until all the required stations have
been cleared.
9 Repeat this procedure from step 4 onwards,
until all the required stations have been
stored.
10 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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Changing the Preset Station Table
6Press the › or ‚ button to select required
position, then press the OK button to swap
the position.
For example to move a TV station in
programme 1 to programme 3.
You can rearrange the station table and give
different programme numbers to the stations
listed according to your own preferences.
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
Š button.
❉
❉
TV STATION TABLE
CH NAME
❉
❉
PR
1
2
3
4
5
Setup
SETUP
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Clock
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Š
021
- - - -
DVD
VCR
Install
User Set
›‚ꢀꢀꢀꢀŠ
DELETE : CLEAR
SWAPPING : OK
RETURN
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
PROG
FUNC
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
RETURN
MENU
OK
2Press the › or ‚ button to select Install,
then press the OK or Š button. The Install
menu is displayed.
Install
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
VCR Output
Š
Š
Š
DVD
VCR
: CH60
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
MENU
OK
3Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton to Select Manual
Setup, then press the OK or Š button.
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
4Press the › or ‚ button to select required
preset TV station. The selected station is dis-
played at the same time on the television
screen.
5Press the OK button to change the
programme number assigned to a station.
❉
❉
TV STATION TABLE
❉
❉
PR
CH
NAME
- - - -
1
2
3
4
5
021
›‚ꢀꢀꢀꢀŠ
DELETE : CLEAR
SWAPPING : OK
RETURN
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Setting the VCR Output Channel
Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be
changed if the pictures suffer from interference
or if your TV cannot find the pictures.
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK
or Š button.
Setup
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
DVD
VCR
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
MENU
OK
2Press the › or ‚ button to select Install,
then press the OK or Š button. The Install
menu is displayed.
3Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton to select VCR
Output CH.
Install
SETUP
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
VCR Output
Š
Š
Š
DVD
VCR
: CH60
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
MENU
OK
4Press the OK or ¥ or Š button to select the
required output channel (CH21~CH69).
➝ CH21 ➝ ..CH60 ➝ ..CH69
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see
page 15).
• You can select the required output channel
directly by using the number button.
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NICAM
VCR Functions
NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types.
NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (trans-
mission in another language).
Selecting the Colour Mode
Before recording or playing back a cassette,
you can select the required system standard.
Otherwise, the system automatically selects the
reception standard when you select AUTO.
• When playing back a cassette, the standard is
automatically selected by the DVD-VCR.
• When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape
on this DVD-VCR make a setting on the colour
system according to your TV. If your TV is a
PAL system only TV, set NTPB. If your TV is
multi system TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set
NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a
standard mono sound broadcast and you can
select the desired sound. Please refer to page 28.
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
Š button.
Setup
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
Š
Š
Š
Š
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DVD
VCR
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
PROG
FUNC
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK
or Š button.
RETURN
MENU
OK
Setup
2Press the › or ‚ button to select User Set,
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
then Press the OK or Š button.
DVD
VCR
Install
The User Set menu is displayed.
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
User Set
PROG
FUNC
SETUP
Colour System
NICAM
: Auto
: On
Š
Š
Š
RETURN
MENU
OK
DVD
VCR
IPC
: On
2Press the › or ‚ button to select User Set,
then press the OK or Š button.
The User Set menu is displayed.
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
MENU
OK
User Set
SETUP
Colour System
NICAM
: Auto
: On
Š
Š
Š
3Press the › or ‚ button to select NICAM, then
press the OK or Š button to select On or Off.
• On (for NICAM mode):
DVD
VCR
IPC
: On
Normally set at this position
PROG
FUNC
• Off (for MONO mode):
RETURN
MENU
OK
Only set at this position to record the standard
mono sound during a NICAM broadcast if the
stereo sound is distorted due to inferior
reception conditions.
3Press the OK or Šꢀbutton to select required
colour system. Auto ➝ PAL ➝ B/W
• Auto: When playing back a cassette,
the system standard is automatically
selected by the DVD-VCR.
• B/W: Black and White.
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Intelligent Picture Control
Auto Power Off
This feature allows you to adjust the sharpness
of the image automatically, according to your
own preferences.
This feature automatically turns off your DVD-
VCR if no signal is received and you do not
press any button for the selected time.
1During playback, press the MENU button,
then press the OK or Š button.
1Press the MENU button, press the OK or Š
button.
Setup
2Press the › or ‚ button to select User Set,
then press the OK or Š button.
The User Set menu is displayed.
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
DVD
VCR
Install
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
3Press the › or ‚ button to select IPC
(Intelligent Picture Control), then press the OK
or Š button.
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
MENU
OK
User Set
SETUP
Colour System
NICAM
: Auto
: On
Š
Š
Š
2Press the › or ‚ button to select Auto
Power Off.
DVD
VCR
IPC
: On
Setup
Language
Clock
: English
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
SETUP
PROG
FUNC
DVD
VCR
Install
RETURN
MENU
OK
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
PROG
FUNC
• You can select the modes simply by press-
ing the IPC button.
RETURN
MENU
OK
4To adjust the sharpness manually, press the
‚ button to turn the IPC mode OFF.
The sharpness of the picture is adjusted
manually.
Press the ¥ or Š buttons until the picture is
displayed according to your preferences.
3 Press the OK or Š button to select the
preset interval.
➝ Off ➝ 1 Hour ➝ 2 Hour ➝ 3 Hour
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
❉
❉
PICTURE
❉
❉
IPC
:
OFF
SOFTEN
SHARPEN
❉
¥ꢀŠ
ON/OFF :
‚
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Screen Messages
Selecting the Cassette Type
Your DVD-VCR displays most information both
the DVD-VCR and the television.
If you wish to use the tape counter to display the
time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate
the type of cassette inserted.
You can choose to display or hide this information
on the television screen (If you configure the
Screen Message to Off, the Fast Forward and
Rewind messages will not be displayed on the
screen. However, the Search Message will not be
displayed on the screen regardless of the Screen
Message configuration).
1Press the MENU button, then press the › or
‚ button to select VCR.
2Press the OK or Š button.
The Tape Select is highlighted.
VCR Setup
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
Š button.
Tape Select
Repeat Play
: E180
: Off
Š
Š
SETUP
DVD
VCR
Setup
SETUP
Language
Clock
: English
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
PROG
FUNC
DVD
VCR
Install
User Set
RETURN
OK
MENU
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
PROG
FUNC
3Press the OK or Š button to select the
correct cassette length.
➝ E180 ➝ E240 ➝ E260 ➝ E300
RETURN
MENU
OK
2Press the › or ‚ button to select Screen
Messages.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Setup
Language
Clock
: English
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
SETUP
Repeat Play
DVD
VCR
Install
You can set repeat play to repeat the tape
continously from beginning to end.
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
: Off
: On
PROG
FUNC
1Press the MENU button, then press the › or
‚ button to select VCR.
RETURN
MENU
OK
3Press the OK or Š button to select On or Off.
• On : Select to display on-screen information.
• Off : Select to hide on-screen information.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
2Press the OK or Š button, then press the
›or‚ button to select Repeat Play.
Press the OK or Š button to select On or Off.
VCR Setup
Tape Select
Repeat Play
: E180
: Off
Š
Š
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
RETURN
OK
MENU
• On: Repeat play.
• Off: Do not wish to repeat play.
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Selecting the Recording Speed
Recording a Programme
Immediately
You can record a cassette at two different
speeds:
• SP (Standard Play)
Before recording a programme, you must have
preset the corresponding station (unless you are
recording via an external video source). If you
have not done so, refer to pages 16~17.
• LP (Long Play)
In Long Play modes:
• Each cassette lasts twice as long
• The recording is of a slightly lower quality
1Switch on the television.
1Press the SPEED button to select SP or LP.
• The selected record speed will appear on
the front panel display.
2Insert the video tape in to the VCR deck, with
the window visible and the safety tab intact or
the opening covered with adhesive tape. The
DVD-VCR is switched on automatically.
3Select the station by pressing the PROG
(
or ) button or select the source (AV1,
AV2 or AUX) by pressing the INPUT SEL.
button for a satellite tuner or external video
source. The station number is displayed and
the programme can be seen on the television.
Type
E180
E240
E260
E300
Recording Time (in SP)
180 mins. or 3 hours
240 mins. or 4 hours
4Select the recording speed by pressing the
SPEED button as many times as required.
260 mins. or 4 hours and 20 mins.
300 mins. or 5 hours
5Hold down the REC (●) button for a while to
start recording.
The record indicator appears on the television
and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded
on the tape (Refer to page 30).
Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent
accidental erasure. When this tab has been
removed, you cannot record on the tape.
6To stop recording, press the ■ button once.
• If your DVD-VCR ejects the cassette when
you start recording, check to make sure
that the cassette’s safety tab is intact or
that the opening (Created by a broken
safety tab) is overed with adhesive tape.
• If you reach the end of the tape while
recording, the cassette rewinds
1If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the
tab using a small screwdriver.
2To re-record over a protected cassette (safety
tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive
tape.
automatically.
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Recording a Programme with
Automatic Stop
Recording from Another VCR or
Camcorder
You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from
another video source, such as another VCR or a
Camcorder etc.
This function enables you to record up to nine
hours (LP) of programmes.Your DVD-VCR stops
automatically after the requested length of time.
• It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy
prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in
any form without the permission of the owners
of the corresponding copyright.
1Switch on the television.
2Insert the cassette on which the programme
is to be recorded, with the window visible and
the safety tab intact or the opening covered
with adhesive tape. The DVD-VCR is
switched on automatically.
1Connect the output jack of your external
devices to the SCART input connector or AUX
on the front or rear of the DVD-VCR.
2Insert a blank cassette in your DVD-VCR.
3Select the station to be recorded by pressing
the PROG( or ) button or select the
source (AV1, AV2 or AUX) by pressing the
INPUT SEL. button for a satellite tuner or
external video source. The station number is
displayed and the programme can be seen on
the television.
3Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other
video source (VCR or Camcorder etc).
4Press the INPUT SEL. button to select the
appropriate input on your DVD-VCR:
• AV1, AV2 for the SCART input.
• AUX for the RCA input.
4Select the recording speed by pressing the
SPEED button as many times as required
(Refer to page 24).
5Start playing back the cassette to be copied.
6Hold down the REC (●) button for a while to
start recording on your DVD-VCR.
5Hold down the REC (●) button for a while to
start recording. The record indicator appears
on the television screen and DVD-VCR dis-
play. An index is recorded on the tape (Refer
to page 30).
7When you have finished recording, press the
■ button on both VCR and DVD-VCR.
• If you wish to view the cassette being
copied, your DVD-VCR must be connected
as usual to the television (Refer to page 9
for further details).
6Press the REC (●) button several times to
increase the recording time in:
• 30-minute intervals up to four hours.
• 1-hour intervals up to nine hours.
The length is displayed on the television dis-
plays. The selected programme is recorded
for the length of time requested. At the end of
that time, the DVD-VCR stops recording auto-
matically and power off.
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC
●
7If you wish to cancel the recording before the
end, press the STANDBY/ON button.
• If the end of the tape is reached while
recording, the recording stops and power off.
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Using the Assemble Edit Function
Using The Timer Programming
Feature
This function allows you to start a new recording
at a specific position on the cassette while main-
taining a very smooth scene change.
The Timer Programming feature allows you to
preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up
to one month before that programme is to be
broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
• Before presetting a recording, check that the
Date and Time are correct.
1Insert the cassette to be edited in your
DVD-VCR.
2Press the Šll button to start playback.
• You must check that the cassette tape is
loaded.
3When you reach the position from which you
wish to start the new recording,
press the Šll button.
1Press the MENU button, then press the › or
‚ button to select PROG.
Timer Method
4Press the F.ADV/STEP button as often as
necessary to advance frame by frame, until
the exact recording position is located.
SETUP
If you want to set the
DVD
timer program, press
VCR
the OK key.
5While the DVD-VCR is in still mode, hold
down the REC (●) button for a while to acti-
vate the assemble edit function. The mode is
changed to pause.
PROG
FUNK
RETURN
OK
MENU
2Press the OK or Š button. The timer pro-
gramming menu is displayed.
6Select the source from which you wish to
record by pressing:
• The PROG
channels.
or
button for television
3Press the OK or Š button to select PR, then
press the ›or‚ button to select the required
station.
• The INPUT SEL. button for the AV1,AV2
or AUX.
• Press the INPUT SEL. button to select an
input source (AV1, AV2 or AUX) other then
the tuner.
7Press the Šll button to start recording.
If you want to finish the recording, press the
■ button.
4Press the Š button to select Day, then press
the › or ‚ button to select the required day.
PR
01
Day
Start
Stop
Speed
V/P
SU 01
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
RETURN
MENU
OK
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• DLY
• W-SU
• W-MO
: Daily
: Weekly Sunday
Weekly Monday
9 When you have finished, press the OK button
to set the Timer Programming.
10 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
• W-SA
• SU 01
Weekly Saturday
: Sunday 01
11 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate
the timer.
5Press the Š button to select Start (Start time
of recording).
PR
01
Day
Start
Stop
:
Speed
V/P
SU 01 13 : 25
:
Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR
compares the timer duration with the
remaining time on the cassette.
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Checking a Preset Recording
RETURN
MENU
OK
You can check your preset recordings:
• When you have finished presetting the DVD-
VCR
6Press the Š button to select Stop (Recording
stop time).
• Press the ¥ or Š button to select the hour
or minute.
• If you have forgotten which programmes will
be recorded.
• Press the › or ‚ button to set the stop
time.
1Press the MENU button, then press the › or
‚ button to select PROG.
The Timer Method menu is displayed.
7Press the Š button to select Speed
(Recording speed).
Timer Method
SETUP
PR
01
Day
Start
Stop
Speed
SP
V/P
DVD
SU 01 13 : 25 19 : 57
If you want to set the
:
:
VCR
:
:
:
:
timer program, press
the OK key.
PROG
FUNC
:
:
:
:
:
:
OK
RETURN
MENU
RETURN
MENU
OK
2Press the OK or Šbutton. The list of preset
recodings is displayed with the corresponding
information.
• Press the ›or ‚ button to select the
required recording speed.
• Auto ➝ SP (Standard Play) ➝ LP (Long
Play)
PR
Day
Start
Stop
Speed
V/P
01 SU 01
13 : 25 19 : 57
SP
Off
• Auto Tape Speed Select
:-- --:-- -- --
-- -- -- --
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
The DVD-VCR’s “Auto Tape Speed Select”
function compares the duration of the timer
recording to the actual recording time remain-
ing on the tape loaded. If there is insufficient
tape to complete a timer recording in Auto
mode, the DVD-VCR automatically switches
to LP mode to record the whole programme.
RETURN
MENU
OK
• It can be displayed simply by pressing the
TIMER button on the remote control.
8Press the Š button to select V/P (VPS/PDC).
• Press the › or ‚ button to select On or
Off.
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3To change any values, select the required
programme by pressing the › or ‚ button,
then change any values as required. For
more details refer to page 26. (Step 2 to 9).
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Cancelling a Preset Recording
You can cancel any programmes that are:
• Incorrect
• No longer required
1Press the MENU button, then press the › or
‚ button to select PROG . The Timer
Method menu is displayed.
Timer Method
SETUP
If you want to set the
DVD
timer program, press
VCR
the OK key.
PROG
FUNK
RETURN
OK
MENU
2Press the OK or Šꢀbutton. The list of preset
recodings is displayed with the corresponding
information.
• It can be displayed simply by pressing the
TIMER button on the remote control.
3 Press the › or ‚ button to select the
programme to be cancelled,then press the
CLEAR button .
PR Day
Start
Stop
Speed
V/P
-- -- -- --
:
-- --: -- -- --
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
OK
RETURN
MENU
• All the recording information is deleted and
broadcast will not be recorded.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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Selecting the Audio Output Mode
Playing Back
You can select the mode in which the sound is
reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs.
The following options are available.
Playing a Cassette
Press the AUDIO button on the remote control
until the required option is displayed.
This function allows you to play any pre-
recorded cassette.
➝ L ➝ R ➝ MIX ➝ MONO ➝ L R
1Switch on both the television and your
DVD-VCR.
Option Description
2If the safety tab on the cassette is removed,
the cassette is played automatically.
• When a cassette is loaded, the tape position
is optimized automatically to reduce
disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
• When playing a cassette, if the end of the
tape is reached, the cassette is rewound
automatically. NTSC tapes can be played
back but cannot be recorded with this DVD-
VCR.
L
Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.
R
Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi
channel.
MIX
Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and
normal channels.
MONO Used to listen to the sound on the normal mono
channel.
L R
Used to listen to Hi-Fi stereo sound on the left
and right channels
• When playing back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi, the
sound switches to Hi-Fi after five seconds of Mono.
3Press the ■ (stop) button to stop the
playback.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
Press the
playback.
(eject) button to eject the
You can play a cassette in slow motion.
• No sound is heard when playing back a
cassette in slow motion.
1Press the :
Adjusting Picture Alignment
Manually
• Šll button to start playing the cassette.
• Šll button again to make still mode.
• ŠŠ button to start slow mode.
• ¥¥ or ŠŠ button as many times as
required to decrease or increase the
speed respectively.
This feature allows you to adjust the alignment
manually to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during play-
back, adjust alignment manually by pressing the
TRK (› or ‚) button until the picture is clear
and stable.
• Šll button twice to return to the normal
speed.
• The tracking bar appears.
• The image is adjusted.
• The slow motion feature does not support
running video backwards.
2When playing back in slow motion, picture
interference may occur.
Press the TRK (› or ‚) button to minimize
this effect.
• When you have been using the Slow Motion
function for more than about two minutes,
the DVD-VCR will automatically play to
protect the:
- Cassette.
- Video heads.
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Searching for a Specific Sequence
Playing a Sequence Frame by
Frame
Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-
VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the
tape when recording starts. The Search function
allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific
index and start playback from that point.
Depending on the direction selected, the index-
es are numbered as follows:
You can
• Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)
• Advance one frame at a time
No sound is heard when playing back frame by
frame.
1Press the :
• Šll button to start playing the cassette.
• Šll button again to make still mode.
• F.ADV button to advance frame by frame.
• Šll button to return to normal playback.
• Vertical stability: When playing back frame
by frame, interference may be seen on the
screen. Press the TRK (› or ‚) button to
minimize this effect.
Prev
Seq.
Seq. being
played
Next
Seq.
etc.
etc.
2
1
1
2
• This DVD-VCR uses a standard indexing
system (VISS). As a result, it will recognize
any indexes marked by other VCRs using the
same system and vice versa.
Go To [0:00:00] Stop
Playing a Sequence at Variable
Speeds
Use this feature when you want to search for
the 0:00:00 counter position on a cassette.
Press the CLEAR button at the point on the
tape where you want to set the counter to
0:00:00. The VCR will rewind or fast forward,
searching for the 0:00:00 counter position, and
then automatically stop at that position.
You can vary the playback speed using the
Shuttle function (up to nine times the normal
speed). Example: You wish to analyse a sports
person’s technique, movement by movement.
• No sound is heard when playing a sequence
at variable speeds.
1Press the MENU button, then press the › or
‚ button to select FUNC. The Function
menu is displayed. Press the OK or Š button.
1Press the :
• Šll button to start playing the cassette.
• SHUTTLE (<<) button to play the cassette
backwards.
2Press the › or ‚ button to select VCR
Function, then press the OK or Š button.
The VCR Function menu is displayed with
the Go To [0:00:00] selected.
• SHUTTLE (>>) button to play the cassette
forwards.
VCR Function
2Each time you press the SHUTTLE button,
the speed is changed as shown in the
following illustration.
SETUP
Go To [0:00:00]
DVD End Search
Intro Scan
VCR
REVERSE REVERSE REVERSE
SLOW
STILL MOTION MOTION PLAY X3
X1/10 X1/5
SLOW
PLAY PLAY PLAY
PROG
PLAY
X9
PLAY
X5
PLAY
X3
X5 X9
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
• It can be displayed simply by pressing the
SEARCH button.
3Press the OK or Š button again.
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End Search
4When an Index mark is found the DVD-VCR
will playback the tape for 5 seconds, after
which it will continue searching for the next
Index mark
Use this feature when you want to search for a
blank position to record a program on a cassette.
The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank
position, and then automatically stop at that
position. If the VCR reaches the end of the tape
during end search, the tape will be ejected.
INTRO SCAN : ¥¥
1Press the SEARCH button. The VCR
Function menu is displayed. Press the › or
‚ button to select End Search.
5If you want to watch the tape from a
particular Index, press the Šll button twice.
Index Skip Search
This feature will enable you to fast
VCR Function
Go To [0:00:00]
SETUP
forward/rewind to a specific point on a tape: e.g.
If you have recorded 3 different programmes on
a tape and you have rewound the tape to the
beginning, by using this feature you can go
directly to the start of programme 2 simply by
pressing the SEARCH button.
End Search
DVD
Intro Scan
VCR
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
1Press the SEARCH button.
The VCR Function menu is displayed.
Press the ›or‚ꢀbutton to select Intro Scan.
2Press the OK or Š button.
Intro Scan
VCR Function
Go To [0:00:00]
SETUP
1Press the SEARCH button.
The VCR Function menu is displayed.
Press the › or ‚ button to select Intro Scan.
End Search
DVD
Intro Scan
VCR
PROG
FUNC
VCR Function
Go To [0:00:00]
SETUP
End Search
DVD
OK
RETURN
MENU
Intro Scan
VCR
2Press the OK or Š button.
PROG
FUNC
3Press the ¥¥ or ŠŠ button twice more.
OK
RETURN
MENU
4These Index searches can be made forwards
(press the ŠŠ button) or backwards (press
the ¥¥ button).
2Press the OK or Š button.
3Press the ¥¥ or ŠŠ button depending on
the direction where your desired programme is
located.
●
●
●
●
(¥¥ -20
0
+20 ŠŠ)
This will take you directly to the start of the
desired programme is located.
INTRO SCAN : ¥¥ ŠŠ
INDEX SEARCH : ¥¥ -06
To cancel an Index search simply press the
Šll or ■ button.
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Using the Tape Counter
The tape counter:
• Indicates the elapsed time in the play and
record modes (Hours, Minutes and Seconds).
• Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the
DVD-VCR.
• Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence
easily.
• If the remaining time is to be calculated
correctly, you must indicate the type of
cassette being used.
1Insert a cassette in your DVD-VCR.
To set the tape counter to zero at the begin-
ning of a sequence:
0:00:00
• Press the INFO button twice to display the
counter.
• Press the CLEAR button when you want to
set the tape counter to zero.
2When you are ready,
• Start Playback or Recording.
• Press the ■ button.
• To fast-froward or rewind to the sequence at
which the counter was set to zero, press the
¥¥ or ŠŠ button.
• Some DVD-VCR information, such as the
counter, can be displayed on the television
screen (Unless you have deactivated the
Screen Messages mode; refer to page 23).
Press the INFO button:
• Once to display the current function,
programme number, recording speed, time
and counter.
• Twice to display the counter only.
• Three times to display the time remaining on
the cassette.
• Four times to clear the display.
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Using the Audio Language
DVD Functions
1Press the MENU button in the stop mode.
Press the › or ‚ button to select DVD, then
press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
Setting Up the Language Features
If you set disc menu, audio and subtitle lan-
guage in advance, it will come up automatically
every time you watch a movie.
DVD Setup
SETUP
DVD
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Display Setup
VCR
Using the Disc Menu Language
Parental Setup :
DivX(R) Registration
PROG
FUNC
1Press the MENU button in the stop mode.
Press the › or ‚ button to select DVD, then
press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
OK
RETURN
MENU
DVD Setup
2Press the OK or Šꢀbutton again.
Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton to select Audio,
then press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
SETUP
DVD
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Display Setup
VCR
Parental Setup :
DivX(R) Registration
PROG
FUNC
Language Setup
Disc Menu
Audio
: English
: English
: English
Š
Š
Š
OK
RETURN
MENU
Subtitle
2Press the OK or Šꢀbutton again.
Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton to select Disc
Menu, then press the OK or Š button.
OK
RETURN
MENU
Language Setup
3 Press the › or ‚ button to select the
required language.
Disc Menu
Audio
: English
: English
: English
Š
Š
Š
Subtitle
Audio Language
Š
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Audio
OK
RETURN
MENU
Nederlands
Original
Others
3Press the › or ‚ button to select the
required language.
OK
RETURN
MENU
Disc Menu Language
• Select Original if you want the default
soundtrack language to be the original
language the disc is recorded in.
• Select Others if the language you want is
not listed.
Š
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Disc Menu
Nederlands
Others
4Press the OK button.
OK
RETURN
MENU
• Select Others if the language you want is
not listed.
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Setting Up the Audio Options
Using the Subtitle Language
1Press the MENU button in the stop mode.
Press the › or ‚ button to select DVD, then
press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
1Press the MENU button in the stop mode.
Press the › or ‚ button to select DVD, then
press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
DVD Setup
DVD Setup
SETUP
DVD
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
SETUP
DVD
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Display Setup
VCR
Display Setup
VCR
Parental Setup :
DivX(R) Registration
Parental Setup :
DivX(R) Registration
PROG
FUNC
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
OK
RETURN
MENU
2Press the OK or Šꢀbutton again.
Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton to select Subtitle,
then press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
2Press the › or ‚ꢀbutton to select Audio
Setup, then press the OK or Šꢀbutton. The
Audio Setup menu is displayed.
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Disc Menu
Audio
: English
: English
: English
Š
Š
Š
Dolby Digital Out
MPEG-2 Digital Out
DTS
: PCM
: PCM
: Off
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Subtitle
Dynamic Compression
PCM Down Sampling
: On
: On
OK
RETURN
MENU
OK
RETURN
MENU
3 Press the › or ‚ button to select the
required language.
3Press the › or ‚ button to select the
required item.
Subtitle Language
Automatic
4Press the OK or Šꢀbutton to select the
required option.
Š
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Subtitle
Dolby Digital Out
Nederlands
Others
• PCM: Converts to PCM (2CH) audio.
Select PCM when using the Analog
Audio Outputs.
OK
RETURN
MENU
• Bitstream: Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream
(5.1CH).Select Bitstream when
using the Digital Audio Output.
• Select Automatic if you want the subtitle
language to be the same as the language
selected as the audio language.
• Select Others if the language you want is
not listed.
Note
•
Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no
audio will be heard.
4Press the OK button.
MPEG-2 Digital Out
• PCM: Converts to PCM (2CH) audio.
Select PCM when using the Analog
Audio Outputs.
• Bitstream: Converts to MPEG-2 Digital
Bitstream (5.1CH or 7.1CH).
Select Bitstream when using the
Digital Audio Output.
Note
•
Some discs may not contain the language you
select as your initial language; in that case the disc
will use its original language setting.
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2Press the › or ‚ button to select Display
DTS
Setup, then press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
• Off: Doesn’t output digital signal.
• On: Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output
only. Select DTS when connecting to a
DTS Decoder.
Display Setup
TV Aspect
: 4:3 L-Box
: Off
Š
Š
Š
Š
Black Level
NTSC Disc Output
DVD Out
Dynamic Compression
: PAL60
: RGB
• On: To select dynamic compression.
• Off: To select the standard range.
OK
RETURN
MENU
PCM Down Sampling
• On: Select this when the amplifier connected
to the player is not 96KHz compatible. In
this case, the 96KHz signals will be down
converted to 48KHZ.
3Press the › or ‚ button to select TV Aspect,
press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
TV Aspect
• Off: Select this when the amplifier connected
to the player is 96KHz compatible. In
this case, all signals will be output with
out any changes.
Š
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
16:9 Wide
Note
OK
RETURN
MENU
•
•
•
How to make the DVD menu disappear or return to
menu screen during set up; Press RETURN or ¥
button.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
4Press the › or ‚ button to select the
required item, then press the OK button to
select the required option.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
TV Aspect
Depending on the type of television you have,
you may want to adjust the screen setting
(Aspect Ratio).
Setting Up the Display Options
• 4:3 Letter Box :
1Press the MENU button in the stop mode.
Press the › or ‚ button to select DVD, then
press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
Select when you want to see the total 16:9
ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you
have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars
will appear at the top and bottom of the
screen.
DVD Setup
SETUP
DVD
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
• 4:3 Pan Scan :
Display Setup
VCR
Select this for conventional size TVs when
you want to see the central portion of the 16:9
screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie
picture will be cut off).
Parental Setup :
DivX(R) Registration
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
• 16:9 Wide :
You can view the full 16:9 picture on your
widescreen TV.
Black Level
Adjusts the brightness of the screen (On/Off).
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NTSC Disc Output
Create Password
“NTSC” if the screen only has one NTSC-video
entrance. If this is not the case, you can choose
to leave “PAL60” as is.
Enter Password
–
–
–
–
DVD Out
• RGB: Sends RGB signal from the AV JACK
(SCART terminal).
RETURN
• S-Video: Sends S-VIDEO signal from the
AV JACK (S-Video terminal).
The Re-enter Password menu is displayed to
confirm the password.
• Video: Sends COMPOSITE VIDEO signal
from the AV JACK (SCART terminal).
Create Password
Re-enter Password
Setting Up the Parental Control
–
–
–
–
The Parental Control function works in conjunc-
tion with DVDs that have been assigned a rating
which helps you control the types of DVDs that
your family watches. There are up to 8 rating
levels on a disc.
RETURN
4Enter your password again.
The Use Password is set to Yes and the
Parental Setup menu is displayed.
The DVD-VCR is locked ( ).
1Press the MENU button in the stop mode.
Press the › or ‚ button to select DVD, then
press the OK or Šꢀbutton. Press the › or ‚
button to select Parental Setup.
Parental Setup
Use Password
Rating Level
: Yes
: 1
Š
Š
Š
DVD Setup
SETUP
DVD
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Change Password
Display Setup
VCR
Parental Setup :
DivX(R) Registration
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
OK
RETURN
MENU
2Press the OK or Šꢀbutton.
The Use Password menu is displayed.
Setting up the Rating Level
5Press the › or ‚ button to select Rating
Level, then press the OK or Š button.
Parental Setup
Parental Setup
Use Password
: No
Š
Use Password
Rating Level
: Yes
: 1
Š
Š
Š
Change Password
OK
RETURN
MENU
OK
RETURN
MENU
3Press the OK or Šꢀbutton again if you want
to use a password. The Enter Password
menu is displayed. Enter your password by
pressing the number buttons.
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DivX(R) Registration
Rating Level
Level 8 Adult
Level 7
Please use your registration code to register
this DVD-VCR with the DivX(R) Video On
Demand service. This will allow you to rent and
purchase videos using the DivX(R) Video On
Demand format. To learn more go to
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1 Kids Safe
OK
RETURN
MENU
1Press the MENU button in the stop mode.
Press the › or ‚ button to select DVD.
The DVD Setup menu is displayed.
6Press the › or ‚ button to select the required
level (e.g. Level 6). Press the OK or Š button.
• Discs that contain Level 7 will now not play.
DVD Setup
Changing the Password
7Press the › or ‚ button to select Change
SETUP
DVD
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
password.
Display Setup
VCR
Parental Setup :
DivX(R) Registration
Parental Setup
PROG
FUNC
Use Password
Rating Level
: Yes
: 1
Š
Š
Š
OK
RETURN
MENU
Change Password
2Press the OK or Š button. Press the › or ‚
button to select DivX(R) Registration.
DVD Setup
OK
RETURN
MENU
SETUP
DVD
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
8The Enter New Password is displayed. Enter
Display Setup
your password by pressing the number buttons.
VCR
Parental Setup :
DivX(R) Registration
PROG
FUNC
Change Password
OK
RETURN
MENU
Enter New Password
3Press the OK or Š button. A message is dis-
played.
–
–
–
–
DivX(R) Registration
RETURN
Your registration code is: XXXXXXXX .
Please use this code to register this
player with the DivX(R) Video On Demand
service. This will allow you to rent and
purchase videos using the DivX(R) Video
On Demand format. To learn more go to
The Re-enter Password is displayed to
confirm the password.
Change Password
RETURN
MENU
Re-enter Password
–
–
–
–
DivX, DivX Certified,
and associated logos
are trademarks of
RETURN
DivXNetworks, Inc and
are used under license.
9Enter your password again.
• How to make the DVD menu disappear or
return to menu screen during set up; Press
the RETURN or ¥ button.
• If you have forgotten your password, refer to
Forgot Password in the Troubleshooting
Guide.
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Firmware Upgrade
How to make an update disc
Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R
disc, using the following settings.
Please read the below information before
update procedure.
1The following events may interrupt the update
procedure and may result in permanent
damage to DVD-VCR.
• Unplugging the power cord.
• Power outage.
• Dirt or Scratch in the discs.
1Download the software update file from the
Samsung Internet Site
Support/Download/index. aspx).
After checking your DVD-VCR Model name
on the rear, download a file using the Search
Your Model/Name window.
• Open a tray door during processing.
2Playback can only support English Subtitle.
If you have any question or any problem,
please feel free to contact your nearest
SAMSUNG Service Center and agency.
2Write the file to disc using CD-R driver of your
computer.
Software update file name: samca.rom
Please do not change the file name.
If you change the file name, DVD-VCR do not
recognize the update CD-R.
DivX Feature Table
• A DivX disc may not be playable as playback
depends on the file format, the recording
conditions, the recording method, etc.
Note
•
•
Recommended Application Program
- Nero Burning / Easy CD Creator.. etc
Option
- Multisession; No Multisession
- CD close or Finalized CD
In order to increase Disc Playability, add a dummy
file (over 100MB) together with the update file in
CD-R, not CD-RW. (The Dummy File can be used
any kind of file except jpg, mp3, wma file. Zip file
format is recommended).
• A video file that has not been interleaved
supports only voice or video.
• Check the DivX disc format as this is not an
error.
•
• Normal operation is only possible when the
screen size is 720X480 pixels or less.
• A maximum of 65 characters for the caption
title of a DivX disc is supported.
Update procedure
• Unsupported caption content will be
displayed using asterisks (*).
1Insert the update CD-R disc with the software
update. It takes about 30 seconds to load the
update disc.
DivX can be divided into Video and Audio.
S
upported CODEC formats
DivX3, DivX4, DivX5 (GMC 1WP)
*.avi, *.mpeg
2READING appears at the left upper side of
the screen.
Supported file format
s
Supported audio formats
Supported caption formats
AC3, MP3, WMA
READING
* .SMI, * .SRT, * .SUB
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3ERASE and WRITE appears in turn at the
same location for about 40 sec during
firmware update.
Special Playback Features
During DVD/VCD/CD playback you can select
from the following special playback options.
To resume normal playback, press the Šll but-
ton.
ERASE
RETR 00
Still
Press the Šll button during playback.
• The picture will still and the audio will mute.
• To resume playback, press the Šll button.
• If the player is left in still mode for 5 minutes, it
will stop automatically.
4It will be displayed DONE if the update is
completed successfully.
Note
•
Frame Advance operates only in the forward direc-
tion.
DONE
RETR 00
Frame Advance (Step)
While in playback mode, press the F.ADV/STEP
button on the remote control to advance one
frame at a time.
• Audio is muted during frame advance mode.
• Press the Šll button to resume normal play-
back.
5After update is completed, you have to power
off the unit and eject the update disc by using
the OPEN/CLOSE button once the unit turns
on.
Skip Forward/Back
While a CD or DVD disc is in play mode, press
the l¥¥ or ŠŠl button to jump forward and
backward through disc chapters/tracks.
• Skip Forward (ŠŠl) will jump to the next
chapter/track.
6Firmware update ir ended. Turn on your play-
er and enjoy a DivX movie.
• Skip Back (l¥¥) will jump to the beginning of
the current chapter/track.
Code Ver
: XXXXXXXXX
: XXXXXXXXX
• Press the l¥¥ button again to jump to the
beginning of the previous chapter/track.
Servo Ver
Search Forward/Back
While a disc is in play mode, press the ¥¥ or
ŠŠ button to visually search forward/backward
at 2X - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X - 128X speed. Press
the Šll button to resume normal speed.
• VCD/CD : 2X - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32
• In order to check new version like the
upper, press the INFO button after
opening a tray.
Note
Slow Motion
•
The display can be changed depend on its
version and without any notice.
During playback, press the Šll button to still the
image. Then press the ŠŠꢁꢀŠŠl button to play
in slow motion at variable speeds.
• Each press increases the slow motion speed
playback to 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 normal speed.
• Audio is muted during slow motion playback.
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Using the Display Function
Stop/Resume
• Press the ■ button once to stop playback.
To resume the DVD/VCD/CD from the point
where the disc stopped, press the Šll button.
To view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and
counter position, press the INFO button during
DVD playback. The display screen can also be
used to quickly choose a title, chapter/track, or
playing time.
• Press the ■ button twice to completely stop
playback. The next time you press the Šll
button, the disc will start over from the begin-
ning.
1 View the Display
During DVD/VCD/CD playback, press the
INFO button.
• To make the screen disappear, press the
INFO button again.
Note
•
Slow motion operates only in the forward direction.
Slow motion is not available for CD.
DVD
ENG 5.1CH
ENG
Off
MOVE
OK
VCD
CD
Off
Off
MOVE
OK
MOVE
OK
2Press the ›ꢀor ‚ button to select the desired
item.
3Press the ¥ꢀor Š button to make the desired
setup, then press the OK button.
• You may use the number buttons of the
remote control to directly access a title,
chapter or to start the playback from the
desired time.
4To make the screen disappear, press the
INFO button again.
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Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)
To access the desired title when
there is more than one in the disc.
For example, if there is more than
one movie on a DVD, each movie
will be identified. A DVD may
contain several different titles.
For example, if a disc contains four
different movies, each might be con-
sidered a title.
This function may be different depending on the
type of disc.
To play using aspect ratio (DVD)
1Press the EZ VIEW button.
• The screen size changes when the button is
pressed repeatedly.
• The screen zoom mode operates differently
depending on the screen setting in the initial
DVD menu.
• To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW
button, you should set the correct aspect
ratio in the initial setup.
Most of DVD discs are recorded in
chapters so that you can quickly find
a specific passage.
Each Title on a DVD is usually divid-
ed into chapters (similar to tracks on
an audio CD).
If you are using a 16:9 TV
For 16:9 aspect ratio discs
Allows playback of the film from a
desired time.
- Wide Screen
Displays the content of the DVD title in
16:9 aspect ratio.
- Screen Fit
Refers to the language of the film
soundtrack. In the example, the
soundtrack is played in English
5.1CH.A DVD disc can have up to
eight different soundtracks.
The top and bottom portions of the screen
are cut off. When playing a 2.35:1 aspect
ratio disc, the black bars at the top and
bottom of the screen will disappear. The
picture will look vertically stretched.
(Depending on a type of disc, the black
bars may not disappear completely.)
- Zoom Fit
Refers to the subtitle languages
available in the disc.
You will be able to choose the subti-
tles language or, if you prefer, turn
them off from the screen.
The top, bottom, left and right of the
screen are cut off and the central portion
of the screen is enlarged.
A DVD disc can have up to 32
different subtitles.
For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
A surround sound effect is generat-
ed using only two front speakers.
- Normal Screen
Displays the content of the DVD title in
16:9 aspect ratio. The picture will look
horizontally stretched.
Note
- Screen Fit
•
When in VCD 2.0 is in Menu Off mode only, this
function works. You can choose Menu On or Menu
Off by using the DISC MENU button.
The top and bottom portions of the screen
are cut off and the full screen appears.
The picture will look vertically stretched.
- Zoom Fit
The top, bottom, left and right portions
of the screen are cut off and the central
portion of the screen is enlarged.
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Selecting the Subtitle Language
If you are using a 4:3 TV
For 16:9 aspect ratio discs
Some DVDs provide subtitles in one or more
languages. You can use the SUBTITLE button
to quickly view and change settings.
- 4:3 Letter Box
Displays the content of the DVD title in
16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will
appear at the top and bottom of the
screen.
1During playback, press the SUBTITLE button.
EN
G
On
- 4:3 Pan Scan
The left and right portions of the screen
are cut off an the central portion of the
16:9 screen is displayed.
2Press the ¥ or Š button to select the desired
subtitle language.
- Screen Fit
The top and bottom portions of the screen
are cut off and a full screen appears.
The picture will look vertically stretched.
- Zoom Fit
3Press the › or ‚ button to select On.
• To make the menu bar disappear, press the
SUBTITLE button again.
The top, bottom, left and right portions of
the screen are cut off and the central
portion of the screen is enlarged.
ENG
On
For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
Note
- Normal Screen
Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3
aspect ratio.
- Screen Fit
•
•
The subtitle languages are represented by
abbreviations.
This function depends on what languages are
encoded on the disc and may not work with all
DVDs.
The top and bottom portions of the screen
are cut off and the full screen appears.
The picture will look vertically stretched.
- Zoom Fit
•
•
A DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages.
How to have the same subtitle language come up
whenever you play a DVD; Refer to “Using the
Subtitle Language” on page 34.
The top, bottom, left and right portions of
the screen are cut off and the central
portion of the screen is enlarged.
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Selecting the Audio Language
Zoom
Multiple language/audio setup options, such as
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic or LPCM 2
Channel audio are available on some DVDs.
You can use the AUDIO button to quickly view
and select the options available on a disc.
1During playback, press the MENU button.
Press the › or ‚ button to select FUNC,
then press the OK or Š button.
The Function menu is displayed.
Function
1During playback, press the AUDIO button.
DVD Function
VCR Function
Š
Š
SETUP
DVD
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
VCD, CD
Stereo
2Press the Š button, then press the › or ‚
button to select ZOOM.
• Press the ¥ or Š button to select stereo,
Left or Right.
DVD Function
Title Menu
SETUP
Disc Menu
DVD
VCR
Info
2Press the ¥ or Š button to select the desired
language or audio setup on the DVD.
• Languages are represented by abbrevia-
tions, e.g. ENG for English.
Zoom
Bookmark
Repeat
EZ View
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
Note
3Press the OK or Š button.
Press the › / ‚ or ¥ / Š button to select
the part of the screen you want to zoom in on,
then press the OK button
•
This function depends on what languages are
encoded on the disc and may not work with all
DVDs.
•
•
A DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle
languages.
How to have the same audio language come up
whenever you play a DVD; Refer to “Using the
Audio Language” on page 33.
Changing the Camera Angle
Some DVD Movies provide you with various
camera angle views on the same scene if disc
contains multiple angles.
• Press the OK button to Zoom in
2X/4X/2X/Normal in order.
1Press the ANGLE button.
• You can also select Zoom function directly
using ZOOM button on the remote control.
2Press the ¥ or Š button to select a camera
angle you may wish to see.
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Marks
Repeat Chapter/Title
You can repeat a single chapter or a complete
title.
Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a
given DVD/VCD, allowing you to quickly jump to
your favorite scene or song.
1Press the REPEAT button while in playback
mode to open the repeat menu.
The current repeat mode is displayed.
1During playback, press the MARK button.
2Press the ¥ or Š button to select
Chapter/Title. Press the OK button to repeat
the current chapter/Title.
DVD
2Press the ¥ or Š button to select one of the
three mark placeholders (- - -).
Off
C
ha
p
te
r
TitleA - B
Keep on playing the DVD up to the scene you
want to mark, then press the OK button. The
placeholder (-) is changed to a number (1, 2
or 3).
VCD, CD
Off
T
r
ac
k
Disc
A - B
C
L
E
A
R
1
1
—
—
• The menu will display Track in place of
Chapter if you are playing a VCD/CD.
• You may continue to set up to three marks.
Press the MARK button again to exit the
mark menu.
Cancel Chapter/Title
1Press the REPEAT button to open the repeat
Recalling a Maked Scene
menu.
1 During playback, press the MARK button.
2 Press the ¥ or Š button to selected Off,
then press the OK button.
2 Press the ¥ or Š button to select the mark
you want to recall.
DVD
Chapter
Title
Off
3 Press the Šll button to play the mark.
VCD, CD
Clearing Mark
Track
Disc
Off
1 During playback, press the MARK button.
2 Press the ¥ or Š button to select the mark
you want to delete.
• It is available to press the CLEAR button in
order to stop repeat play.
3 Press the CLEAR button to delete the mark.
• Press the MARK button again to exit the
mark menu.
Note
•
Up to three scenes may be marked at a timer.
•
When VCD 2.0 is in Menu Off mode only,
this function works.
•
Depending on the disc, the mark function may not
work.
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A to B Repeat
Cancel A-B Repeat
A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the
designated section on a DVD or VCD/CD. To
activate, mark where to start (A) and where to
end (B) of the section you want to watch.
1Press the REPEAT button to open the repeat
menu.
2Press the ¥ or Š button to selected Off, then
press the OK button.
1Press the REPEAT button while in playback
mode, then press the ¥ or Š button to select
A-.
DVD
Off
Chapter
Title
DVD
Chapter
Title
Off
VCD, CD
Track
Disc
Off
VCD, CD
Off Track
Disc
• It is available to press the CLEAR button in
order to stop repeat play.
Note
2Press the OK button at the beginning of the
segment you want to repeat (Point A).
The B is selected.
•
•
When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode),
this function does not work.
Use the DISC MENU button in the VCD 2.0 mode
to select MENU ON or OFF.
DVD
Chapter
Title
Off
VCD, CD
Off
Track
Disc
3Press the OK button again at the end of the
segment you want to repeat (Point B).
The segment will begin repeating in a
continuous loop.
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CD-R MP3/WMA discs
MP3/WMA Play
When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs,
please follow all the recommendations for
CD-R above, plus the comments below:
If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into
the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory.
Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO
9660 or JOLIET format.
ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA
files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS
and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. These
two formats are the most widely used.
MP3/WMA Play Function
1Press the › or ‚ button to select the desired
music folder, then press the OK button.
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When naming your MP3 or WMA files do
not exceed 8 characters, and place
".mp3, .wma" as the file extension.
General name format of: Title.mp3. or
Title.wma. When composing your title,
make sure that you use 8 characters or
less, have no spaces in the name, and
avoid the use of special characters
including: (.,/,\,=,+).
ROOT
ROOT
AVI
JPEG
MP3
WMA
Use a decompression transfer rate of at
least 128Kbps when recording MP3 files.
Sound quality with MP3 files basically
depends on the rate of compression
/decompression you choose. Getting audio
CD quality sound requires an analog/digital
sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3
format, of at least 128Kbps and up to
160Kbps. However, choosing higher rates,
like 192Kbps or more, only rarely give
better sound quality. Conversely, files with
decompression rates below 128Kbps will
not be played properly.
• Up to 7 music folders can be displayed at a
time. If you have more than 8 folders on a
disc, press the ‚ꢀbutton to display them.
2Press the › or ‚ button again to select a
music file. Press the OK button to begin play-
back of a music file.
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ROOT
AVI
MP3
MP3
MP3
A
B
C
JPEG
MP3
Use a decompression transfer rate of at
least 64Kbps when recording WMA files.
Sound quality with WMA files basically
depends on the rate of compression
/decompression you choose. Getting audio
CD quality sound requires an analog/digital
sampling rate, that is conversion to WMA
format, of at least 64Kbps and up to
WMA
192Kbps. Conversely, files with decompres-
sion rates below 64Kbps or over 192Kbps
will not be played properly.
Repeat
1Press the REPEAT button in play mode to
hear only music continuously and press it
once again to release.
Do not try recording copyright protected
MP3 files.
Certain "securized" files are encrypted and
code protected to prevent illegal copying.
These files are of the following types:
Windows MediaTM (registered trade mark
of Microsoft Inc) and SDMITM (Registered
trade mark of The SDMI Foundation). You
cannot copy such files.
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AVI
MP3
MP3
MP3
A
B
C
JPEG
MP3
WMA
Important :
The above recommendations cannot be
taken as a guarantee that the DVD-VCR
will play MP3 recordings, or as an assur-
ance of sound quality. You should note that
certain technologies and methods for MP3
file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal
playback of these files on your DVD
player (degraded sound quality and in some
cases, inability of the player to read the
files).
Repeat file
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Program & Random Play/
(CD/MP3/WMA)
RANDOM
PROGRAM
You can listen to songs randomly or in the
desired sequence.
Program Play
RETURN
OK
1Press the MODE button in the stop mode.
Press the ¥ or Š button to select PROGRAM.
Press the OK button.
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ROOT
AVI
MP3
MP3
MP3
A
B
C
PROGRAM
RANDOM
JPEG
MP3
WMA
• Depending on the disc, the Program and
Random Play functions may not work.
• To resume normal play, press the CLEAR
button.
RETURN
OK
2Press the ›/‚,¥/Š buttons to select the first
track to add to the program. Press the OK
button. The selection numbers are displayed in
the Program Order box.
Picture CD Playback
If you insert a Picture (JPEG) CD Disc into the
DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory.
PROGRAM 01
Program Order
MP3
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
1Press the › or ‚ button to select the picture
you want to view, then press the OK button.
The selected picture is displayed.
RETURN
CLEAR
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ROOT
JPEG
JPEG
JPEG
JPEG
JPEG
JPEG
JPEG
JPEG01
JPEG02
JPEG03
JPEG04
JPEG05
JPEG06
JPEG07
3Press the Šll button.
The disc will be played in programmed order.
Cancel Program play
During playback, press the CLEAR button.
2Press the l¥¥ or ŠŠl button to display the
previous or next picture.
Random Play
1Press the MODE button in the stop mode.
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OK
RETURN
2Press the ¥ or Š button to select RANDOM.
Press the OK button.
The disc will be played in random order.
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Note
If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for
10 seconds, the menu bar will disappear.
Press the DISC MENU button on the remote
control to display the menu bar.
Slide show
•
Press the ¥ or Šꢀbutton to select
Press the OK button. The 3 icons are displayed
for time interval.
.
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RETURN
OK
Album Mode
Press the ¥ or Š button to select
Press the OK button.
The album mode is displayed.
.
Album
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Timer :
OK
RETURN
• Press the ›/‚,¥/Š buttons to select the
required picture, then press the OK button.
The selected picture is displayed.
• Press the l¥¥ or ŠŠl button to display the
previous or next 6 pictures.
Press the ¥ or Š button to select one of these.
Press the OK button.
Rotation
The pictures change automatically with
about an 6 second interval.
Press the ¥ or Š button to select .
Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture
The pictures change automatically with
about an 12 second interval.
rotates 90 degrees clockwise.
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The pictures change automatically with
about an 18 second interval.
OK
RETURN
• Depending on the file size, each interval
between images may take longer or shorter
than the manual suggests.
CD-R JPEG Discs
• Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions
can be played.
• If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to
start playing and not all of the recorded files
may be played.
Zoom
Press the ¥ or Š button to select
.
• Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660
or Joliet format can be played.
Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture
is enlarged up to 4X.
(Normal ➝ 2X ➝ 4X ➝ Normal)
• The name of the JPEG file may not be longer
than 8 characters and should contain no blank
spaces or special characters (. / = +).
• Only a consecutively written multisession disc
can be played. If there is a blank segment in
the multisession disc, the disc can be played
only up to the blank segment.
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RETURN
OK
• When playing a Kodak Picture CD, only the
JPEG files in the pictures folder can be
played.
• Picture discs other than Kodak Picture CD
may take longer to start playing or may not
play at all.
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DivX/MPEG4 Playback
DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback
Features
1When the disc is inserted, the file structure of
the disc will be shown. Depending on the file
format, a different icon will appear next to
During DivX/MPEG4 playback you can select
from the following special playback options.
each file. The
highlighted.
and
files will have been
1Still
Use › or ‚ button to select the movie file,
and then press OK or Šll.
Press the Šll button on the remote control
during playback.
Result : When the 'Reading Index......'
message is displayed, wait for a
second or two. The movie will be
played back.
• The picture will still and the audio will mute.
• To resume playback, press the Šll button.
• If the player is left in Still mode for 5
minutes, it will stop automatically.
2Frame Advance (Step)
While in playback mode, press the
F.ADV/STEP button on the remote control to
advance one frame at a time.
DivX
DivX
DivX
• Audio is muted during Frame Advance mode.
• Press Šll to resume normal playback.
3Slow Motion
During playback, press the Šll button to Still
the image. Then use the Search ŠŠ to play in
slow motion at variable speeds.
If the "Cannot support" message is
displayed, the selected file cannot
be played back.
• Each press increases the slow motion
speed playback to 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 normal
speed.
2To navigate to a specific time while viewing
the movie, press the INFO button.
The file format of the current file (
and time information will be displayed.
or
)
• Audio is muted during slow motion playback.
• The Search function may not operate
depending on the condition of the disc.
DivX
4Stop/Resume
1/1
Off
• Press the ■ button once to stop playback. To
resume the DivX/MPEG4 from the point
where the disc stopped, press the Šll but-
ton.
~
Note
•
Frame advance and slow motion operate only in the
forward direction.
3Use the number buttons on the remote control
to enter the time to jump to that time in the
movie.
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5Zoom
During play, press the MENU button on the
remote control. Then press the › or ‚ button
to select the FUNC , then press the OK or Š
button. The Function menu is displayed.
Function
DVD Function
VCR Function
Š
Š
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
• Press the › or ‚ button to select DVD
Function. Press the OK or Š button.
• Press the › or ‚ button to select ZOOM,
then press the OK button.
DVD Function
Title Menu
SETUP
Disc Menu
DVD
VCR
Info
Zoom
Bookmark
Repeat
EZ View
PROG
FUNC
OK
RETURN
MENU
• Press the ›/‚ or ¥ꢀ/ Šbutton to select the
part of the screen you want to zoom in on,
then press the OK button.
The screen will be enlarged to twice the
normal size.
Auto Scaling : CIF(100kbps)~D1(784kbps)
resolution. If the file resolution
is times automatically. So you
can see the more larger screen.
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Technical Specifications
Rated voltage
Power consumption
Weight
AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz
19Watts
3.9Kg
General
Size
430mm X 282mm X 82mm
+5°C ~ +40°C
Operating ambient temperature
Installation conditions
Operation position : Horizontal,
Relative humidity : Below 75%
Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced)
Euro Scart socket : -8dBm, 47Kohm unbalanced
RCA jack
Video input (Rear)
Audio input (Rear)
Input (Front)
Input
RF Out
UHF 21~ 69 (Initial CH60)
RCA jack, Euro Scart socket
COAXIAL, RCA jack
Audio (DVD, VCR)
Audio (DVD only)
Video (DVD, VCR)
Video (DVD only)
Output
RCA jack, Euro Scart socket
S-Video out, Component
RGB out : Euro Scart socket
Tape format
VHS type video tape
PAL,NTSC4.43, NTSC playback on PAL TV
I
Colour system
Tuning system
Video S/N
VCR
Above 43dB (standard recording)
Above 240 lines (standard recording)
Above 68dB (Hi-Fi), 39dB (Mono)
20Hz - 20KHz (Hi-Fi)
DVD, VCD, CD.
Resolution
Audio S/N
Audio frequency characteristics
Disc
DVD
Audio S/N
100dB
Audio dynamic range
95dB
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Troubleshooting Guide (VCR)
Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the below instructions, note:
•
•
•
The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
The warranty information.
A clear description of the problem.
Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.
Problem
Solution
No power
◆
◆
Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button?
You cannot insert a video cassette
◆
A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
side up and the safety tab facing you.
The television programme
was not recorded
◆
◆
◆
Check the DVD-VCR aerial connections.
Is the DVD-VCR tuner properly set?
Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Timer recording was unsuccessful
◆
◆
◆
Was the STANDBY/ON button pressed to activate the timer?
Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.
If there was a power failure or interruption during timer
recording, the recording will have been cancelled.
You cannot see normal broadcasts
Noise bars or streaks on playback
◆
◆
Check the tuner or external setting. It should be on tuner.
Check the TV or VCR aerial connections.
◆
◆
Press the TRK (
›
or
‚
)
buttons to minimize this effect.
When the
button is pressed
II
A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
condition of the tape. Press the TRK ( or buttons
during slow motion to minimize this effect.
Š
during playback, the still picture
has severe “noise bars” streaks
›
‚)
Video Head Cleaning
◆
If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video
heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem
and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned.
When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions
provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head
cleaning can permanently damage the video heads
If when tuning in your TV to the
1. Remove the aerial input plug the socket marked (Aerial symbol)
on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
2. Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD-
VCR” (See page 15).
3. Carry out the instructions “Setting the VCR output Channel”
(See page 20), move the channel number several channels
down from the original setting. (Example: from 60 to 69).
4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (Aerial symbol)
on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
DVD-VCR, TV does not find the Screen
or the pattern when found suffers from
interference, it may be due to the DVD-VCR
output channel clashing with the normal
TV transmissions in your area.
To prevent this you will need to change the
DVD-VCR output channel in the following way.
5. Re-tune your TV to the DVD-VCR again by following instructions
“Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR” (See page 15).
6. If the problem still exists repeat steps 1 to 5 moving several
more channels away from the original setting.
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Troubleshooting Guide (DVD)
Solution
Problem
Page
◆
◆
◆
Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.
Check the region number of the DVD.
Disc does not play.
P3
This DVD-VCR cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, or a CD.
◆
5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.:
1) The DVD-VCR is connected with the proper amplifier.
5.1 channel sound is not
being reproduced.
P12
2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.
◆
◆
Check whether the disc being played has the “5.1 ch” mark on the outside.
Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.
P34~35
◆
The features or action cannot be completed at this time because:
1. The DVD’s software restricts it.
The
icon appears on
2. The DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).
3. The feature is not available at the moment.
4. You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is out of
range.
P33~48
P33~37
screen.
Playback mode differs
from the Setup menu
selection.
◆
Some of the functions selected in the Setup menu may not work
properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.
The screen ratio cannot
be changed.
◆
◆
The screen ratio is fixed on your DVDs.
P35
P34
Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the Audio Options
Menu.
No audio.
◆
Press STANDBY/ON with no disc in the unit. Press the ŠŠ button on the
front panel for five seconds. Power off and on the DVD-VCR by pressing
STANDBY/ON button. The parental mode is now unlocked as indicated on the
display. You can now set your rating level and change your password to a new
number.
Forgot password.
P36~37
◆
◆
Check the contents of the instruction book that contains the explanations
regarding the current problem and follow the procedure once again.
If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized
service center.
If you experience other
problems.
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REPUBLIC OF
IRELAND
UNITED KINGDOM
This Samsung product is warranted for the period of
twelve (12) months from the original date of
purchase, against defective materials and
workmanship. In the event that warranty service is
required, you should return the product to the retailer
from whom it was purchased.
However, Samsung Authorised Dealers and
Authorised Service Centres in other EC Countries
will comply with the warranty on the terms issued to
purchasers in the country concerned.
4. This product is not considered to be defective in
materials nor workmanship by reason that it
requires adaptation in order to conform to national
or local technical or safety standards in force in
any Country other than the one for which the
product was originally designed and manufac-
tured. This warranty will not cover, and no re-
imbursement will be made for such adaptation nor
any damage which may result.
5. This warranty covers none of the following:
a) Periodic check ups, maintenance and repair or
replacement of parts due to normal wear and
tear.
In case of difficulty, details of our Authorised Service
Centres are available from:
Samsung Electronics U.K. Ltd.
Unit C, Stafford Park 12
Telford, Shropshire
TF3 3BJ
b) Cost relating to transport, removal or installation
of the product.
c) Misuse, including the faiure to use this product
for its normal purposes or incorrect installation.
d) Damage caused by Lightning, Water, Fire, Acts
of God, War, Public Disturbances, incorrect
mains voltage, improper ventilation or any other
cause beyond the control of Samsung.
The United Kingdom
Tel: 0870) 242 0303,
Fax: 01952) 297617
■ WARRANTY CONDITIONS
6. This warranty is valid for any person who legally
acquired possession of the product during the
warranty period.
1. The warranty is only valid if, when warranty ser-
vice is required, the warranty card is fully and prop-
erly completed and is presented with the original
invoice or sales slip or confirmation, and the serial
number on the product has not been defaced.
7. The consumers statutory rights in any applicable
national legislation whether against the retailer
arising from the purchase contract or otherwise
are not affected by this warranty. Unless there is
national legislation to the contrary, the rights under
this warranty are the consumers sole rights and
Samsung, its subsidiaries and distributors shall not
be liable for indirect or consequential loss or any
damage to records, compact discs, videos or
audio taper or any other related equipment or
material.
2. Samsung’s obligations are limited to the repair or,
at its discretion, replacement of the product or the
defective part.
3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised
Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres.
No re-imbursement will be made for repairs carried
out by non Samsung Dealers and, any such repair
work and damage to the products caused by such
repair work will not be covered by this warranty.
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG
customer care centre.
Region
Country
Customer Care Center
Web Site
☎
CANADA
1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)
North America
MEXICO
01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)
1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)
0800-333-3733
U.S.A
ARGENTINE
BRAZIL
0800-124-421
CHILE
800-726-7864(SAMSUNG)
0-800-507-7267
1-800-10-7267
COSTA RICA
ECUADOR
EL SALVADOR
GUATEMALA
JAMAICA
800-6225
1-800-299-0013
1-800-234-7267
800-7267
Latin America
PANAMA
PUERTO RICO
REP. DOMINICA
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
VENEZUELA
BELGIUM
1-800-682-3180
1-800-751-2676
1-800-7267-864
1-800-100-5303
02 201 2418
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
FINLAND
844 000 844
38 322 887
09 693 79 554
FRANCE
08 25 08 65 65 (0,15 /Min)
01805 - 121213 ( 0,12/Min)
06 40 985 985
GERMANY
HUNGARY
ITALIA
199 153 153
LUXEMBURG
NETHERLANDS
NORWAY
02 261 03 710
Europe
0900 20 200 88 ( 0.10/Min)
231 627 22
POLAND
0 801 801 881
PORTUGAL
SLOVAKIA
SPAIN
80 8 200 128
0850 123 989
902 10 11 30
SWEDEN
08 585 367 87
U.K
0870 242 0303
RUSSIA
8-800-200-0400
8-800-502-0000
1300 362 603
CIS
UKRAINE
AUSTRALIA
CHINA
800-810-5858, 010- 6475 1880
2862 6001
HONG KONG
3030 8282
INDIA
1600 1100 11
INDONESIA
JAPAN
0800-112-8888
Asia Pacific
0120-327-527
MALAYSIA
PHILIPPINES
SINGAPORE
1800-88-9999
1800-10-SAMSUNG (7267864)
1800-SAMSUNG (7267864)
1800-29-3232
THAILAND
02-689-3232
TAIWAN
0800-329-999
VIETNAM
SOUTH AFRICA
U.A.E
1 800 588 889
Middle East & Africa
0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG)
800SAMSUNG (7267864)
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If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products,
please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre.
0870 242 0303 / www.samsung.com/uk
☎
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household
wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This prod-
uct should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
AK68-00954C
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