Audiovox VD1400HT User manual

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING Thelightningflashwithanarrowheadsymbol,within
theequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalerttheuserto
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
withintheproduct'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficient
magnitudetocauseanelectricshock.
Theexclamationpointwithintheequilateraltriangleis
intendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceofimportant
operatingandmaintenance(servicing)instructions
inthisownermanual.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRIC
SHOCK,DONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK).NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSETHIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENTELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TOWIDE SLOT,FULLY INSERT.
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, rent copyrighted material
without permission.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited
viewing uses only.
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. This product
incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
On Placement
• Do not use the Unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
• Place the Unit on a flat and even surface.
• Do not restrict the air flow of the Unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or
by placing it on carpeting.
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
On Safety
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may
damage it and create a hazard.
• When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.
On Condensation
• When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the
Unit. When there is condensation inside the Unit, the Unit may not function normally. Let the Unit stand for
1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the Unit before use.
WARNING:
• Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• Do not place anything directly on the top of the Unit. Damage to the Unit can result.
This product
contains a low
power laser device.
The symbol for
Class II (Double
lnsulation)
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
6A.An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case
or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in
the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means
of an appliance are not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside
antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
16. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled,
into the enclosure through openings.
18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instruction ..................... 1-2
Disc Formats ................................................ 5
Parts and Functions .................................. 6-9
FrontPanel.................................................................6
RearPanel..................................................................7
UsingtheRemoteControl........................................7
RemoteControl......................................................8-9
Display ......................................................... 10
FrontPanelDisplay..................................................10
DisplayInformation................................................10
Connections .......................................... 11-18
ConnectingyourTV.................................................11
CableTVConnections...............................12-15
ForbetterreceptionofRadio..................................15
Connectingthespeakers&subwoofer ..................16
Positioningthespeakersandsubwoofer..............16
Connectingotherequipment................................17
Mountingrearsurroundspeakers ..........................18
TurningontheUnitandTV ......................................18
Powercordconnection...........................................18
Adjusting the Sound ............................. 19-20
Playing a Disc ....................................... 21-24
Pausingplayback(stillmode)...............................21
Stoppingplayback.................................................21
Toskiptoadifferenttrack......................................21
FastFoward/FastReverse.....................................22
Slow-motionplay...................................................22
Skip(Forward)........................................................22
Zoomingintoanimage .........................................22
Angleselection.......................................................23
Audioselection.......................................................23
Subtitleselection....................................................24
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IMPORTANT
This Unit does NOT allow
copying from DVD to VCR tape
CD/DVDprogrammablememory...............28
DVDprogrammablememory.................................28
Title/Chapterprogrammedplayback.............28
CDprogrammablememory...................................28
Trackprogrammedplayback..........................28
Special Functions ................................. 25-27
Displayfunction(DVD)..........................................25
GOTOfunction(DVD)...........................................25
Locatingaspecifictitle .........................................26
Locatingaspecifictitle/chapter/track..................26
Locatingaspecifictime.........................................27
Anglesetting...........................................................27
Audiosetting..........................................................27
Subtitlesetting.......................................................27
Repeat Playback ................................... 29-30
Repeatingatitle/chapter(DVD)............................29
Repeatingasingletrack/wholedisc(CD)...........29
Repeatingaspecificsection(DVD)......................30
Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc......... 31-32
PlayingaMP3filedisc.........................................31
PlayingaPicturefiledisc....................................32
PlayingaMP3/Picturefiledisc............................32
CustomizingtheFunctionSettings ........33-41
LANGUAGEsetting..................................................33
VIDEOsetting............................................................34
TVShape..............................................................34
VideoOutput.......................................................35
Brightness............................................................35
Edges....................................................................36
AUDIOsetting...........................................................37
DigitalOut............................................................37
L/Rspeaker..........................................................37
Subwoofer............................................................38
SurroundDelay..................................................38
CenterDelay........................................................39
Pinknoise...........................................................39
RATINGsetting.........................................................40
Password/Rating ...............................................40
FactorySet..........................................................41
VCR Setup ............................................. 42-53
MENUscreen............................................................42
OSD(OnScreenDisplay).......................................42
Howtodisplayindicators.................................42
Setup(withAutoClockSetting)............................43
Settingthe3 4OutputChannel...............44
ModeSelection...................................................45
ChannelPreset.........................................................46

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Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel
Memory................................................................47
Clock....................................................................48-50
AutoClockSetting............................................48
ManualClockSetting.........................................49
Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.)
adjustment........................................................50
Language..................................................................50
VCR Playback ........................................ 51-53
Insertingavideocassette...............................51
Playback.....................................................................51
Fastforwardandrewind.................................51
Videosearch.......................................................51
Slowmotionplayback.....................................52
Stillpictureandframeadvance.......................52
Automatictrackingcontrolsystem................52
Manualtrackingcontrol...................................52
Bluescreennoiseelimination........................52
Quickstartwithfullloadingmechanism.......53
Fullautomaticplayback....................................53
Audiooutputmode...........................................53
VCR Recording ...................................... 54-60
RecordingaTVprogramme...................................54
Without a cable box or digital satellite receiver
..............................................................................54
With a cable box or digital satellite receiver
..............................................................................54
TowatchanotherTVprogrammewhilerecording
..............................................................................54
Cassetteeraseprotection...............................54
Recordingspeeds.............................................55
RecordingHi-Fistereosound.........................55
RecordingMTSbroadcasts..............................55
MTS/SAPrecording...........................................55
MonitoroutputwhenreceivingaSAPbroadcast
..............................................................................56
Tapedubbingconnectioninstructions.........56
Simplerecordingtimer......................................57
Changing the contents of the simple recording
timer....................................................................57
Cancellingthesimplerecordingtimer...........57
Recordingwiththetimer.............................58-59
Confirmingtimerprogrammes.......................60
Cancellingtimerprogrammes........................60
Special Functions ...................................... 61
RecordedsectionAutoRepeat...........................61
SkipSearch............................................................61
InstantReplay.........................................................61
Radio Operation ......................................... 62
Tuningintoastationmanually ...............................62
FMStereo.............................................................62
WeakFMstations...............................................62
Tosearchforastationautomatically................62
Presettingstations.............................................62
Tuningintoapresetstation....................................62
LanguageCodeListforDiscLanguage.......63
Maintenance................................................64
CleaningDisc..........................................................64
CleaningtheUnit...................................................64
ImportantNote.......................................................64
Trouble Shooting Guide ........................ 64-66

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The Unit can playback.
Region Management Information
Region Management Information: This Unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region
Management Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does
not correspond to the Region number of this Unit, this Unit cannot play that disc.
The region number of this Unit is 1.
Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the symbol appears on the TV screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not
available at that time. This occurs because the DVD disc manufacturer determines the specific functions.
Certain functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the
DVD.
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DVDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play back some DVD discs on this Unit if they were purchased from outside your
geographic area or made for business purposes.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the
disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would
be aseparate “title”.“Chapters”aresectionsoftitles.
• Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A “track” is
usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note :
• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them,
but some do not.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Icons Used on DVDs
Sample lcons Language selections for audio
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator
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1. English
2. French
1. English
2. French
Notes:
• ThisUnitsupports2-channel (L/R) audio and5.1ch(Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2(only when the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT coaxial jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.
• When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic
images will not be shown.
Disc Formats
Compatible
Audio CDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]

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1) MAIN POWER/ STANDBY button
Turn the power on or off.
2) STOP button (for VCR)
Stop playing a disc.
3) PLAY button (for VCR)
Press to start or resume playback
4) CHANNEL button UP/ DOWN (for VCR)
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
adjust certain setting.
5) Video cassette compartment
Open tray by pushing TAPE EJECT button.
6) Disc tray
Open or close tray by pushing DVD OPEN/CLOSE
button. Place a disc on the disc tray, label side up.
7) DVDOPEN/CLOSEbutton
Use to open and close the disc tray.
8) VOLUMEcontrol
Changetheloudnessofthesoundfromthespeakers
connected to the Unit.
9) Displaywindow
Display system information.
10) FUNCTION button (DVD/RADIO/VCR)
Select the source.
11) PLAY button (for DVD)
Press to start or resume playback
12) PAUSE/ STOP/REW/F.FWbutton(forDVD)
Press to pause playback. Each time you press the
PAUSE button the picture advances one frame.
Press the PLAY button to resume playback.
Stop playing a disc.
Fast reverse and forward playback.
13) MAIN POWER/ STANDBY indicator
When the Unit is turned on by pressing the MAIN
POWER/STANDBY button, the light will illuminate
Front Panel
a few seconds. If you press the POWER button on
the remote control, the Unit will turn off and go into
standby mode. The light will continue to illuminate.
14) VCR POWER/TIMER/VCR/REC indicator
VCRPOWER:Thisindicatorlightsupwheneverthe
VCR is turned on.
TIMER:ThisindciatorlightsupwhentheVCRisset
for timer recording. Simple Recording Timer and
Recording with the Timer.
VCR:Thisindicatorlightsupwhenselecting"VCR"
by using TV/VCR.
REC : This indicator lights up during recording and
flashes during REC-Pause.
15) SET/MENU/REW/F.FWDbutton(forVCR)
SET:ConfirmselectionsonaVCRmenuscreen.
MENU : Use to select various screen functions.
REW : Fast reverse playback.
F.FWD : Fast forward playback.
16) REC button (for VCR)
Record a programme from TV or other sources
(except DVD).
17) VCRON/OFFbutton
Turn the VCR on or off.
18) TAPE EJECT button (for VCR)
Use to eject the tape.
19) Remote sensor
Accept the remote control unit signals.
20) VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (AV 2 IN)
VIDEO IN : Connect a cable coming from the video
out jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio
visual source here.
AUDIOIN(L/R):Connectaudiocablescomingfrom
theaudiooutjacksofacamcorder,anotherVCR,or
an audio source here.
Parts and Functions
Note:
Screensaver-Ifnobutton is pressed within2minutes,thescreensavefunctionwillactivatefor DVD only, Ifyouwant
to return to the normal screen, press any button.
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Rear Panel
21) Power cord
22) S-VIDEO (DVD) output jack
23) Right Front speaker terminals
24) Centre speaker terminals
25) Left Front speaker terminals
26) AV1 IN (AUDIO) jacks
27) Left/Right AUDIO OUT jacks
28) FM ANTENNA jacks
29) VHF/UHF/CATV IN/OUT jacks
30) AM LOOP ANTENNA terminal
31) TV OUT (VIDEO) jack
32) VIDEO IN (VCR) jack
33) Left Rear speaker terminals
34) Subwoofer speaker terminals
35) Right Rear speaker terminals
36) OPTICAL OUT jack (DVD)
37) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (DVD)
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Parts and Functions
To install Batteries
1.Open the battery door.
Battery Replacement
When batteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and you will
need to replace the batteries.
Notes:
• If the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused
by battery leakage corrosion.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable
(NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.
2.Insert two "AA" or UM-3 size batteries.
Using the Remote Control
• Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the Unit.
• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be
degraded, causing unreliable operation.
• The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).

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Parts and Functions
1) POWER / button
Turns the Unit on and puts it in standby mode.
2) RETURN button
ReturntothenormaloperationafterusingtheSETUPmenu.
3) Number (0 - 9) and AM/PM (+10) buttons
Use when creating programs, and entering a parental level
password. To select numbers over 9, press +10 button and
then the second no. for example, to enter 18, press +10 and
then 8.
AM/PM : Select AM or PM during time setting.
4) 5.1 Chbutton
Switch speaker output to 5.1 channel mode. (All speakers +
subwoofer)
5) MEMORYbutton
Enter the number of a selected chapter or track.
Enter the number of a selected station.
Enter the number of a selected channel.
6) VCR STOP button
Stop playback.
7) CHANNEL +/- buttons
Select the desired channel.
8) PROLOGIC button
In AV_IN mode, switches to Dolby Pro Logic mode for VHS
tapes encoded with Dolby Pro Logic.
9) VOLUME (+ / -) buttons
Adjust the volume.
10) ENTERbutton
Confirm selections on a menu screen.
11) SETUPbutton
Selects the SET UP menu screen.
12) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust
certain settings.
13) VCRON/OFFbutton
Turns the VCR on and off.
14) TUNING buttons
:Fast reverse playback of DVDs/VCRs.
:Fast forward playback of DVDs/VCRs.
TUNING : Scan all available radio stations.
15) STOP button (for DVD/VCR)
Stop playback.
16) PREV button (for DVD/VCR)
Move reverse through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
Set a reverse video search time.
17) CLEARbutton
Clearinputselectionsandcancelcertainplaybackfunctions.
18) DISPLAYbutton
Change disc status information displayed on the TV.
Change the screen as your desired.
19) ANGLEbutton
Switch the camera angle of the video presentation when
sceneswithmultiplecamera angles arerecordedonaDVD.
20) SUBTITLEbutton .....
Selectoneofthesubtitlelanguages programmedonaDVD.
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Remote Control
POWER
RETURN
OPEN/
CLOSE
FUNCTION
GOTO
AM/PM
VOLUME
SETUP MENU
ENTER
STOP
PREV
CLEAR
ANGLE SUBTITLE FM MODE BAND
A-B DISC
DISPLAY ZOOM AUDIO
TUNING NEXT
PLAY PAUSE
REPEAT
CH+
CH- SP .EP
INPUT TV/VCR
REC
MEMORY SOUND
PRO LOGIC
2.1 CH5.1 CH
SLOW
VCR STOP
VCR
ON/OFF
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21) FUNCTIONbutton
Display the FUNCTION screen where you can check
or change various setting.
22) OPEN / CLOSE button (for DVD)
Use to open or close the disc tray.
23) GOTObutton
Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc.
24) 2.1 CH button
Switchspeakeroutputsto2.1channel.(Frontleft/right
speakers + subwoofer)
25) SOUNDbutton
Selectssoundbalanceandtonecontrolsforadjustment
with the cursor buttons.
26) TV/VCRbutton
Use to select TV or VCR position.
27) INPUTbutton
Dub video material from another video device.
28) REC button (for VCR)
RecordaprogrammefromTVorothersources(except
DVD).
29) SP • EP button
Select a recording speed (SP=standard play,
EP=extended play).
30) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
make adjust certain settings.
31) MENU button
Open and close DVD's menu.
32) SLOW button (for DVD/VCR)
Perform slow forward playback.
33) PLAY button (for DVD/VCR)
Start playback.
34) PAUSE button (for DVD/VCR)
Pause playback, frame advance.
35) NEXT button (for DVD/VCR)
Move forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a
disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
Set a forward video search time.
36) AUDIObutton
Select one of the audio soundtracks programmed on
a DVD or selects the audio output mode on a AUDIO
CD.
37) ZOOMbutton
Zoom into an image.
38) BAND/REPEAT-DISC button
Switch between AM or FM.
Repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeat single track or whole CD.
39) FM MODE / REPEAT A - B button
SetFMMODE to FM STEREOforFMstereo sound or
to FM MONO for mono sound.
Perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or
CD.
Parts and Functions
Remote Control
POWER
RETURN
OPEN/
CLOSE
FUNCTION
GOTO
AM/PM
VOLUME
SETUP MENU
ENTER
STOP
PREV
CLEAR
ANGLE SUBTITLE FM MODE BAND
A-B DISC
DISPLAY ZOOM AUDIO
TUNING NEXT
PLAY PAUSE
REPEAT
CH+
CH- SP .EP
INPUT TV/VCR
REC
MEMORY SOUND
PRO LOGIC
2.1 CH5.1 CH
SLOW
VCR STOP
VCR
ON/OFF
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