LG V782W User manual

DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : V782W
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and
completely.
PAL

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Safety Precautions/ Important notes on controlling this unit
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
CAUTION:
This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference, should the unit
require maintenance, contact an authorized service location-
see service procedure.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water,
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Notes on copyrights:
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast
via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without
permission.
This product features the copy protection function developed
by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some
discs.
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 tech-
nology 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.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to
others. You should record requested information here and
retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. ___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
Features:
• Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDs, audio CDs or VHS
Tapes.
• Watch a DVD while recording a TV show to the VCR.
• Remote controls both DVD and VCR decks.
• Records from DVD to VHS unless DVD is copy protected
with Macrovision).
• Hi-Fi Stereo VCR.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER
Important notes on controlling this
unit
This unit uses one set of controls to operate both DVD
and VCR. The following buttons are helpful in
successfully controlling each part.
11
POWER Button
Press the POWER button on the remote control or
front panel to turn on this unit.
22
DVD Button
Press DVD button on the remote control when you
want to control the DVD.
The DVD indicator will light on the front panel
display to show that the DVD is selected.
33
VCR Button
Press the VCR button on the remote control when
you want to control the VCR.
The VCR indicator will light on the front panel
display to show that the VCR is selected.
44
DVD/VCR button
Press the DVD/VCR button on the front panel to
toggle control between the DVD and the VCR.

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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important notes on controlling this unit. . . . . . . . . 2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel and Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparation
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before Operation - VCR part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
Tuning in a video channel on your TV. . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the clock Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To set the colour system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to using the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tuning in TV stations Automatically . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tuning in TV stations Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing the order of TV stations . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Deleting TV stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before Operation - DVD part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19
General Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
Initial Settings General Operation. . . . . . . . . 17
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation
Operation with Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22
Playing a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CM Commercial Message) Skip . . . . . . . . . . . 20
OPR Optimum Picture Response) . . . . . . . . . 20
Instant Timer Recording ITR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Timer recording using On Screen Display. . . . . . 22
Operation with DVD and Video CD . . . . . . . . . . 23-25
Playing a DVD and Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . . . 23
Slow Motion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . . 24
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc
. . 26-27
Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc . . . . . 26
Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . . 26
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Repeat Track/ All/ Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operation with JPEG Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Viewing a JPEG disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
To flip the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
To rotate picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Notes on JPEG Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and
MP3/WMA disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programmed Playback with Video CD . . . . . . . . 29
Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . . . 29
Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . . 29
Additional Operation - VCR part . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
On Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tape Counter Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Video Doctor Self-Diagnosis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ez easy) repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Additional Operation - DVD part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Last Condition Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Special Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Copying from DVD to VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recording from another video recorder . . . . . . . 33
Reference
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Country Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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Before Use
Playable Discs
DVD
8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Video CD VCD)
8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
8 cm / 12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R, DVD±RW,
Kodak PICTURE CD and CD-R or CD-RW that contains
audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files and SVCD also.
Notes
– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW or DVD-R/±RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW or DVD-R/±RW) discs cannot be
played on the unit.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
– Do not use irregular shaped CDs e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.
Notes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs
may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers.
As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to
disc content designed by the software manufacturer,
some playback features of the unit may not be avail-
able, or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions applied with the DVDs and
Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes
may not be played on the unit.
Regional code of the DVD player and DVDs
This DVD player is designed and manufactured
for playback of region “4” encoded DVD soft-
ware. The region code on the labels of some
DVD discs indicates which type of player can play those
discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “4” or
“ALL”. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen.
Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even
though their playback is prohibited by area limits.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or additional feature content, or music album. Each title
is assigned a title reference number enabling you to
locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles.
A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each
chapter is assigned a chapter number, enable you to
locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Track (Video CD and audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sec-
tions called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the
menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling
you to locate the scene you want.
A scene is composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures
of high resolution can be played if they are included in
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
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INTRODUCTION
Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
When setting the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be
distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit
away from the TV or radio, or turn off the unit after
removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber of plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If the
optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or
worn down, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not
get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun-
light, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen-
ter out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
About Symbols
About the symbol display
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
About the disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbol is
applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
DVD
Video CDs with the PBC playback control)
function.
Video CDs without the PBC playback control)
function.
Audio CDs.
MP3 disc.
WMA disc.
JPEG disc.
JPEG
WMA
MP3
CD
VCD1.1
VCD2.0
DVD

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Front Panel and Display Window
Forward Skip/Scan, Fast-Forward ( )
Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast
forward search. Winds the tape forwards.
Reverse Skip/Scan, Rewind ( )
Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to PREVIOUS chapter/track.
Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse search. Rewinds the tape.
STOP ( ÁÁ)
Stops playback.
PAUSE/STEP (
/
)
Pause playback temporarily / press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.
Tape Eject
Tape Compartment
PLAY ( G)
Starts playback.
DVD OPEN/CLOSE ( )
Opens or closes the disc tray.
Remote Sensor
Point the remote control here.
VCR Record
Display window
Shows the current
status of the unit.
ENTER
Acknowledge menu selection.
DVD/VCR Selector
DVD to VHS Copy Button
FGDE(left/right/up/down)
- Select an item in the menu FGDE ).
- Select channel programme of VCR
PROG.
DE ).
Video IN Jack
Audio IN L/R) Jacks
POWER
Switches the unit to ON or OFF.
Disc Tray
Insert a disc here.
Hi-Fi STEREO COPYBIL
CHPTRK
TITLEPROG
A B
ALLRPT
DVD
VCD
TV
REC
VCR
MP3
VCR deck is
selected.
DVD deck is
selected.
Video
CD is
inserted.
Indicates TV
mode.
See Notes on
page 21.)
CHPTRK Indicates current chapter or track number
A disc is loaded in the DVD deck. Lights when a disc is
loaded in the DVD deck and flashes when no disc is loaded.)
Bilingual mode
Indicates total playing time/elapsed time/current time
The current TV show or video is broadcast in stereo
Programmed playback active.
Indicates current title number
DVD to VHS copy is in progress
The Hi-Fi track of a
VHS tape is playing
VCR recording is engaged
MP3 disc is inserted.
Indicates repeat mode.
Cassette-In indicator
A timer recording
is programmed
or in progress
Child Lock is
engaged

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INTRODUCTION
Remote Control
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft 7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
Remote control battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two R03
size AAA) batteries with and
aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries standard, alkaline, etc.).
AAA
AAA
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
POWER
TV/VCR
AV
DISPLAY
CLK/CNT
DISC MENU
RETURN
SETUP
i
TITLE
BACKWARD PLAY FORWARD
PROGRAM
CLEAR
PAUSE/STEP STOP REC/ITR
OK
ENTER
SELECT
AUDIO SUBTITLE MARKER - SEARCH
LOCK ANGLE
A-B
ZOOM
REPEAT RANDOM
CM SKIP
LP ez REPEAT
/
DVD VCR
DVD/VCR select button
Selects operational mode of remote
control.
POWER
Switch this unit ON or OFF.
TV/VCR
Switch between your TV’s tuner and
the VCR’s internal tuner.
DISPLAY
CLK/CNT
Access the On-Screen Display.
Shows you the current time or counter.
FGDE(left/right/up/down)
- Select an item in the menu
- Select channel programme of VCR.
SETUP/ i
Access or remove setup menu.
TITLE •
Display the title menu of the disc if
available.
PAUSE/STEP ( ) •
Pause playback temporarily / press
repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
STOP ( ÁÁ) •
Stops playback.
0-9 numerical buttons
Select numbered items in a menu.
AUDIO •
Select an audio language DVD) or
an audio channel CD).
SUBTITLE •
Select a subtitle language.
MARKER •
Mark any point during playback.
SEARCH •
Display MARKER SEARCH menu.
ANGLE •
Select DVD camera angle if available
CHILD LOCK
Switch the Child Lock on and off.
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
- Open or close the the disc tray.
- Tape Eject.
AV
Select input source for recording into
tape.
DISC MENU
Access menu of a DVD disc.
SELECT/ENTER/OK
Acknowledge menu selection.
RETURN
- Remove the setup menu.
-Displays the menu of a video CD
with PBC.
REC/ITR
Record your input sources into tape.
•Forward SKIP/SCAN ( )/
Fast - Forward
- Search forward* / go to next
chapter or track.
- Winds the tape forwards.
* Press and hold button for about
two seconds.
•PLAY (G)
Starts playback.
•Reverse SKIP/SCAN ( )/
Rewind
- Search backward* / go to beginning
of current chapter or track or go
to previous chapter or track.
- Rewinds the tape.
* Press and hold button for about
two seconds.
PROGRAM
Access or remove program menu.
CLEAR
- Clear a track number on the
program menu or a mark on the
MARKER SEARCH menu.
- Reset tape counter to zero.
•REPEAT/ez REPEAT
- Repeat chapter, track, title, all.
- ez REPEAT
•A-B/LP
- Repeat sequence.
- Select the recording speed of the
tape.
•RANDOM/CM SKIP
- Play tracks in random order.
- CM SKIP
•ZOOM
Enlarge video image.

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Rear Panel
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
Y
Pb
Pr
L
R
OPTICAL (Digital audio
out jack)
Connect to digital optical)
audio equipment.
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
(DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
AERIAL
Connect the aerial
using this jack.
COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to digital coaxial) audio equipment.
RF.OUT (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to your TV using this jack.
S-VIDEO OUT (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to a TV with S-Video input.
VIDEO IN (VCR IN AV1)
Receive the video signals from an external source to VCR.
VIDEO OUT (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to a TV with video inputs.
AC Power Cord
Connect to a power source.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
AUDIO IN (Left/Right) (VCR IN AV1)
Receive the audio signals from an external source to VCR.

Connections
Tips
Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish
to connect, there are various ways you could connect
the unit.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the
best connections.
For better sound reproduction, connect this unit’s
AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your
amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment.
See “Connecting to optional equipment” on page 10.
Caution
– Make sure this unit is connected directly to the TV.
Set the TV to the correct video input channel.
– Do not connect this unit’s AUDIO OUT jack to the
phono in jack record deck) of your audio system.
Connecting to a TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.
When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks,
set TV’s INPUT to COMPONENT VIDEO.
When using the S-VIDEO OUT jack, set the TV’ s
INPUT to S-VIDEO.
Basic connection (AV)
11
Connect the VIDEO jack on this unit’s DVD/VCR
OUT to the video in jack on the TV using the video
cable.
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO jacks of this
unit’s DVD/VCR OUT to the audio left/right in jacks
on the TV using the audio cables.
Basic connection (RF)
11
Connect the antenna cable from your indoor/ out-
door antenna to AERIAL jack on the rear panel of
this unit.
22
Connect the supplied RF antenna cable from the
RF.OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit to your
television’s Antenna Input.
Component Video (Color Stream®) connection
(for DVD)
11
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on
the unit to the corresponding in jacks on the TV
using an Y Pb Pr cable.
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of
the unit to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV
using the audio cables.
S-Video connection (for DVD)
11
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on this unit to the
S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable.
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of
this unit to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV
using the audio cables.
PREPARATION
9
Y
Pb
Pr
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Y
Pb
Pr
L
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VIDEO
INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT
AERIAL
Rear of TV
Rear of this unit (DVD exclusive out connection)
Rear of this unit (Basic connection)
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
Pr
Pb Y
L
R

Connections (Continued)
Connecting to Optional Equipment
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan-
nel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II /Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on this
unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier,
receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two
channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/
Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel
decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2 or DTS)
11
Connect this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to the corresponding in
jack on your amplifier. Use a digital coaxial or
optical) audio cable.
22
You will need to activate this unit’s digital output.
See “Digital Audio Output” on page 18).
Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your unit MPEG 2, Dolby
Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the
logos on the front of the receiver.
Warning:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output
will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is
selected.
Notes
–
If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will
produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
– To see the audio format of the current DVD in the On-
Screen Display, press AUDIO.
10
Y
Pb
Pr
L
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Amplifier (Receiver)
2 channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II / Pro Logic connection
DVD exclusive out
Rear of this unit
Both DVD and
VCR out
L
R
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
Digital
multi-channel
connection
(DVD exclusive
out connecttion)

Before Operation - VCR part
11
PREPARATION
Tuning in a video channel on your TV
Notes
The output frequency of this video recorder
VCR) is set at UHF channel 68. If channel 68
is already used by another TV station, or if the
picture is distorted, you can change the
transmitter channel of your VCR. Stages 5 ~ 8
will show you how to change the output
frequency of your VCR.
Your TV receives signals from the video
recorder VCR) like another TV station. You
have to select a channel number on your TV
and tune it in so that you may watch video
tapes. If you have used AUDIO and VIDEO
cables then your TV should already have a
dedicated video channel built into it, usually
called AV.
11
Make sure that you have correctly installed your
VCR as described earlier in this book.
Press POWER to turn on your VCR.
Turn on your TV.
22
Insert a pre-recorded video tape into your VCR
and press PLAY on the remote control.
Select a TV channel number on which you wish to
watch video’s.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a video-tape to play at
this stage! If you switch your VCR on and continue
stages 3 ~ 4, instead of seeing video playback tune
your TV until you see a bright blue screen.
33
Tune this channel until the video picture is sharp
and the sound is clear.
If you have used a AUDIO and VIDEO cables you
will not have to tune your TV, simply select the AV
channel. The AV channel is already pre-tuned for
optimum video playback on your TV.
44
Store this channel on your TV.
You will need to look at the TV instruction book if
you do not know how to do this.
55
Only carry out stages 5 ~ 8 if you cannot obtain
clear video playback as described in stages 1 ~ 4.
Select a TV channel number on which you wish to
watch video’s.
Make sure that your VCR is in standby pressing
POWER on the remote control only the clock will
be displayed).
66
Press PROG. 3or 4on the front of your VCR for
more than 4 seconds.
RF68 will appear in the display window.
The following picture will be displayed on the TV
screen.
77
Press PROG. 3or 4to select another video channel.
You may select any channel number between 28
and 68.
You can also set it to “OFF” if there is any interfer-
ence when your TV is connected to the VCR with a
RCA lead.
88
Select a TV channel number on which you wish to
watch video’s.
Press POWER on the front of your VCR when
you have finished.
Tune this channel so that a bright blue screen
appears.
Store this channel on your TV.
Note
Make sure that you have correctly installed your
VCR and successfully tuned in a dedicated video
channel on your TV. If you do not tune in a
dedicated video channel on your TV you will be
unable to view and record video tapes!
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RF CHANNEL 68
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Before Operation - VCR part
12
Setting the clock Manually
The clock in your VCR controls time and date
settings for your VCR.
11
Press i.
Press 1or 2to select TIME DATE.
Press OK.
22
Use the numbered buttons on the remote control
to alter the HOURS, MINUTES, DAY, MONTH and
YEAR.
Please note your VCR uses a 24 hour clock. e.g.
1pm will be displayed as 13:00.
The day of the week will appear automatically when
you enter the year.
33
If you make a mistake press 1or 2and enter the
correct details.
44
Press i.
To set the colour system
11
Press i.
22
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
33
Press 1or 2to select the SYSTEM and press OK.
44
Press 3or 4to select according to the COLOUR
system used.
55
Press 1or 2to select the RF AUDIO.
Press 3or 4to select according to the RF AUDIO
used.
66
Press ito remove the menus from the TV screen.
HH MM DD MM YY
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TIME
DATE
REC
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DATE
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RF D/K
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8

Before Operation - VCR part
13
How to using the main menu
This VCR can easily be programmed by using the
menus displayed on screen.
The menus are controlled from the Remote
Control Handset.
11
Switch on your TV set and video recorder by pressing
the POWER button.
22
Press ibutton.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
REC - Timer recording setting see p. 22).
PR SET - Manual tuning setting see p. 14).
ACMS - ACMS Automatic Channel Memory
System) see p. 13).
TIME DATE - Date & clock setting see p. 12).
OSYSTEM - To set the Colour TV System
see p. 12).
OABC OSD - To change the language setting for
OSD.
You can select the language among
English, Russian, Deutsch, Français,
Polski, Hungarian and Czech.
ODr. - To check a problem with your VCR
see p. 30).
OF.OSD ON/OFF - To display the operational
mode of your VCR see p. 30).
OOPR - To improve the playback picture
see p. 20).
33
Press 1and 2to select the desired menu.
Press OK and press 3or 4to select.
44
Press "i" to return to a TV picture.
Tuning in TV Stations Automatically
If the TV broadcast signal is weak your VCR may
not detect the necessary information and will not
be able to store them correctly. To overcome this
problem please turn to the MANUAL TUNING sec-
tion on page 14.
11
Press POWER to turn on your VCR.
22
Press ibutton.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press 1or 2to select the ACMS.
Press OK.
33
Press OK again to start the automatic tuning
process.
44
The TV STATION TABLE will appear when tuning
is complete.
Press ito save your settings.
REC
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TEM
AB
C
OSD
Dr.
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OSD
ON
OFF
OSD
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TIME
DATE
ACMS
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ACMS
01 C02 00 PR-01
02 C03 00 PR-02
03 C04 00 PR-03
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ACMS
02 C03 00 PR-02
03 C04 00 PR-03
04 C05 00 PR-04
05 C06 00 PR-05
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
08 C09 00 PR-08
01 C02 00 PR-01
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OFF
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PREPARATION

Before Operation - VCR part
Tuning in TV Stations Manually
In certain areas of the country broadcast signals
may be too weak for your VCR’s automatic tuning
process to find or assign TV stations correctly.
You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations
manually in order for your VCR to store them.
11
Press i.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press 1or 2to select the PR SET.
Press OK.
22
Press i.
The station table will appear.
Press 3or 4to select the programme number that
you want to tune for example, PR 09).
33
Press OK.
Press AV to select CStandard stations) or S
Cable stations):
C00 - C70, S01 - S41.
Enter the channel number of station that you want
to tune with the numbered buttons or use 3or 4
to find the required station.
44
Searching will stop when it locates a station.
Press 2to select MFT.
Press 3or 4to adjust.
55
Press 2to select STATION so that you may name
your TV station.
Press OK. The TV station name list will appear.
66
Press 3or 4to select a station name from the list.
Press OK to select it.
77
You can change a TV station name manually rather
than using the “standard” names.
Press 2.
Press 3or 4to select letters and numbers for the
new station name.
Press 1or 2to move back and forth between
characters.
Press OK.
88
Press i, confirm the station placement.
Press iagain.
Your new TV station has now been tuned into your VCR.
If you wish to manually tune other stations repeat
stages 1 - 8.
14
REC
OK i
SYS-
AB
C
OSD
Dr.
VCR
Pr-12
ACMS
12
TIME
DATE
PSET
RPSET
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TEM
OSD
ON
OFF
OSD
f
OPR
PR CH MFT STATION
01 00
CHANNEL/CABLE : AV
C 02
PSET
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PR-01
02 C03 00 PR-02
03 C04 00 PR-03
04 C05 00 PR-04
05 C06 00 PR-05
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
08 C09 00 PR-08
01 C02 00 PR-01
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PR CH STATION
09 - - - - - -
MFT
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CHANNEL/CABLE : AV
PR CH STATION
09 00
C10
MFT
CHANNEL/CABLE : AV
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TEN
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SEVEN
ABC
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NBN
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SEVEN
ABC
SBS
NBN
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C09 00
C10 ABC
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12
13
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15
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- - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -
09 C10 00 ABC
16
10
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If your station name isn’t on the list do not press
OK, but go to stage 7.

Before Operation - VCR part
Changing the order of TV Stations
After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may
wish to change the order in which they are stored
without having to retune them. The instructions given
on this page will show you how you can simply move
them into your desired order.
11
Press i.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press 1or 2to select the PR SET.
Press OK.
22
Press i.
Press 3or 4to select the programme number
you want to move for example, PR 03).
Press 2.
33
Press 3or 4to select the programme number
you want to move to for example, PR 05).
44
Press OK.
The selected programme will be moved to the new
programme number.
If you wish to move other TV stations repeat stages 1 - 4.
Press ito remove the menus from the TV screen.
Deleting TV Stations
After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may
wish to delete a station.
The instructions given on this page will show you
how easily delete any unwanted TV stations.
11
Press i.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press 1or 2to select the PR SET.
Press OK.
22
Press i.
Press 3or 4to select the programme number
you want to delete. for example, PR 03)
33
Press 1.
After a short while, the selected station will be
deleted.
44
Press ito remove the menus from the TV screen.
If you wish to delete other TV stations repeat
stages 1 - 3.
How to selecting Stored TV stations:
Stored TV stations can be selected in either of two ways.
Press PROG. 3or 4to select different stations that are
tuned into your VCR.
You may also directly select stations using the
numbered buttons on the remote control.
15
REC
OK i
SYS-
TEM
AB
C
OSD
Dr.
VCR
Pr-12
ACMS
12
TIME
DATE
PSET
RPSET
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OSD
ON
OFF
OSD
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OPR
REC
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ACMS
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TIME
DATE
PSET
RPSET
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OSD
ON
OFF
OSD
f
OPR
PR CH MFT STATION
01 00 PR-01
CHANNEL/CABLE : AV
C 02
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02 C03 00 PR-02
03 C05 00 PR-03
04 C06 00 PR-04
05 C04 00 PR-05
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
08 C09 00 PR-08
01 C02 00 PR-01
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C04 00 PR-05
02
C02 00 PR-01
C03 00 PR-02
04
C05 00 PR-03
05
C06 00 PR-04
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
PR-08
08 C09 00
01
03
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,
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C04 00 PR-04
02
C02 00 PR-01
C03 00 PR-02
04
05
C06 00 PR-03
06
C07 00 PR-05
07
C08 00 PR-06
08
C09 00
00
PR-07
PR-08
C10
01
03
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PR CH MFT STATION
01 00 PR-01
CHANNEL/CABLE : AV
C 02
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02 C03 00 PR-02
03 C05 00 PR-03
04 C06 00 PR-04
05 C04 00 PR-05
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
08 C09 00 PR-08
01 C02 00 PR-01
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C04 00 PR-03
02
C02 00 PR-01
PR-02
C03 00
04 C05 00 PR-04
05 C06 00 PR-05
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
08 C09 00 PR-08
01
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03
PSET
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C04 00 PR-03
02
C02 00 PR-01
C03 00 PR-02
04
C05 00 PR-04
05
C06 00 PR-05
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
PR-08
08 C09 00
01
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03
PSET
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C04 00 PR-05
02
C02 00 PR-01
C03 00 PR-02
04
C05 00 PR-03
05
C06 00 PR-04
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
PR-08
08 C09 00
01
03
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PREPARATION

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Before Operation - DVD part
General Explanation
This manual gives the basic instructions for operating
this unit. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow
only limited operation during playback. When this
occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen,
indicating that the operation is not permitted by this unit
or is not available on the disc.
On-Screen Display
The general playback status can be displayed on the
TV screen. Some items can be changed on the menu.
On-screen display operation
11
Press DISPLAY during playback.
22
Press 3or 4to select an item.
The selected item will be highlighted.
33
Press 1or 2to change the setting of an item.
The number buttons can be also be used for setting
numbers e.g., title number). For some functions,
press SELECT/ENTER to execute the setting.
Temporary Feedback Field Icons
Repeat Title
Repeat Chapter
Repeat Track non-PBC Video CDs only)
Repeat All Tracks non-PBC Video CDs only)
Repeat A-B
Repeat Off
Resume play from this point
Action prohibited or not available
Notes
Some discs may not provide all of the below On-
Screen Display.
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the On-Screen
Display disappears.
OFF
A B
ALL
TRACK
CHAPT
TITLE
Items
Title Number
Chapter Number
Time search
Audio language
and Digital Audio
Output mode
Subtitle language
Angle
Sound
Function Press 33 /
44to select desired item)
Shows the current title number and total number of
titles, and skips to the desired title number.
Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.
Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point by the elapsed time directly.
Shows the current audio soundtrack language,
encoding method, and channel number, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current subtitles language, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current angle number and total number of
angles, and changes the angle number.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
Selection Method
11
/
22
,or
Numbers, SELECT/ENTER
11
/
22
,or
Numbers , SELECT/ENTER
Numbers , SELECT/ENTER
11
/
22
,or
AUDIO
11
/
22
,or
SUBTITLE
11
/
22
,or
ANGLE
11
/
22
Items
Track Number
Time
Audio Channel
Sound
Function Press 33 /
44to select desired item)
Shows the current track number, total number of tracks
and PBC On mode, and skip to the desired track number.
Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only)
Shows the audio channel, and
changes the audio channel.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
Selection Method
11
/
22
,or
Numeric, SELECT/ENTER
–
11
/
22
,or
AUDIO
11
/
22
VCD2.0 VCD1.1
DVD

17
Before Operation - DVD part
Initial Settings
You can set your own Personal Preferences on this unit.
Initial Settings General Operation
11
Press SETUP.
The setup menu appears.
22
Press 3/4to select the desired item.
The screen will show the current setting for the
selected item, as well as alternate setting s).
33
While the desired item is selected, press 2, then
3/4to select the desired setting.
44
Press SELECT/ENTER to confirm your
selection.
Some items require additional steps.
55
Press SETUP, RETURN or PLAY to exit the
setup menu.
Language
Disc Language
Select a language for the disc’s Menu, Audio, and
Subtitle.
Original : The original language set for the disc is selected.
Other : To select another language, press number buttons to
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the lan-
guage code list on page 35. If you enter the wrong language
code, press CLEAR.
Menu Language
Select a language for the setup menu. This is the menu
you see when you press SETUP.
Picture
TV Aspect
4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con-
nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
4:3 Panscan: Select when a conventional TV set is
connected. The video material formatted in the Pan &
Scan style is played back in that style Both sides of the
picture are cut off).
16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
DVD
DVD
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Digital Audio Output
Others
Disc Audio Original
Spanish
English
Chinese
Polish
Hungarian
French
German
Italian
Other ––––
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Digital Audio Output
Others
Disc Audio Original
Spanish
English
Chinese
Polish
Hungarian
French
German
Italian
Other ––––
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Digital Audio Output
Others
Disc Audio English
German
French
Spanish
Italian
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Digital Audio Output
Others
Disc Audio 4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Panscan
16:9 Wide
PREPARATION

18
Before Operation - DVD part
Sound
Digital Audio Output
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set the player’s Digital Audio Output according to the
type of audio system you use.
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”
if you connected this unit’s DIGITAL OUT jack to a
Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier or other equip-
ment with a Dolby Digital decoder).
Stream/PCM: Select “Stream/PCM” if you connected
this unit’s DIGITAL OUT jack to an amplifier or other
equipment with a DTS decoder, Dolby Digital decoder
or MPEG decoder.
PCM: select when connected to a 2-channel digital
stereo amplifier. This unit outputs sounds in the PCM
2ch format when you play a DVD video disc recorded
on the Dolby Digital, MPEG1, or MPEG2 recording sys-
tem.
Sample Frequency
To change the Sample Frequency setting, first select
the desired Digital Audio Output as indicated as above.
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling
96KHz signals, select 48KHz. When this choice is
made, this unit will automatically convert any 96KHz
signals to 48KHz so your system can decode them.
If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling
96KHz signals, select 96KHz. When this choice is
made, this unit will pass each type of signal through
without any further processing.
Others
The DRC, Vocal, PBC and Auto Play settings can be
changed.
Press 33/44to select the desired item and press
SELECT/ENTER. The setting of the selected item is
changed between On and Off.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s sound-
track in the most accurate and realistic presentation
possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However,
you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the
audio output the difference between the loudest sounds
and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie
at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set
DRC to On for this effect.
Vocal
Set Vocal to On only when a multi-channel karaoke
DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will
mix into a normal stereo sound.
PBC
Set Playback Control PBC) to On or Off.
On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC.
Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio
CDs.
Auto Play
You can set up the DVD Player so a DVD disc automat-
ically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted.
If Auto Play mode is set to On, this DVD player will
search a title that playback time is long most and then
play back the title automatically.
On: Auto Play function is activated.
Off: Auto Play function is not activated.
Note
The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs.
DVD
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Digital Audio Output
Others
Disc Audio DRC On
PBC On
Auto Play Off
Vocal On
Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Country Code
TV Aspect
Menu Language
Digital Audio Output
Others
Disc Audio DOLBY
DIGITAL /PCM
Stream/PCM
PCM
Sample Freq.
48 KHz
96KHz

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PREPARATION
Before Operation - DVD part
Parental Control
Rating
Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for
children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control
information that applies to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated
from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are
available for selection on some discs. Ratings are
country-dependent. The Parental Control feature allows
you to prevent discs from being played by your children
or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
11
Select “Rating”on the Setup menu using the
33 and 44buttons.
22
While “Rating”is selected, press 22.
33
When you have not entered a password yet.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but-
tons to create a personal 4-digit security password,
then press SELECT/ENTER. Enter the 4-digit pass-
word again and press SELECT/ENTER to verify.
When you have already entered a password;
Enter a 4-digit password using the numbered but-
tons to confirm the personal 4-digit security pass-
word, then press SELECT/ENTER.
If you make a mistake before pressing SELECT/ENTER,
press CLEAR and enter 4-digit security password again.
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Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the 33/44but-
tons. One (1) has the least playback restrictions.
Eight (8) has the most playback restrictions.
Unlock: If you select Unlock, Parental Control is
not active. The disc will play in full.
Ratings 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not
suitable for children. If you set a rating for the play
er, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower will
be played. Higher rated scenes will not be played
unless an alternative scene is available on the disc.
The alternative must have the same rating or a
lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, play
back will stop. You must enter the 4 digit password
or change the rating level in order to play the disc.
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Press SELECT/ENTER to confirm your rating
selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.
Country Code
Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were
used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list
See “Country Code List”, page 36.).
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Select Country Code using the 33/44buttons on
the setup menu.
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While Country Code is selected, press 2.
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Follow step 3 of “Rating”on left.
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Select the first character using the 33/44buttons.
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Shift the cursor using 11/2buttons and select
the second character using 33/44buttons.
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Press SELECT/ENTER to confirm your country
code selection, then press SETUP to exit the
menu.
Note
Confirmation of the 4-digit password is necessary when
the code is changed see “Changing the 4-digit code”
below ).
Changing the 4-digit code
1Follow Steps 1-2 as shown above to the left Rating).
2Enter the old code, then press SELECT/ENTER.
3Select Change using the 33/44buttons then press
SELECT/ENTER.
4Enter the new 4-digit code, then press
SELECT/ENTER.
5Enter exactly the same code a second time and veri-
fy by pressing SELECT/ENTER.
6Press SETUP to exit the menu.
If you forget your 4-digit code
If you forget your password, to clear the current pass-
word, follow the procedure below.
1Press SETUP to display the setup menu.
2Use the Number buttons to enter the 6-digit number
“210499”.
The 4-digit password is cleared.
3 Enter a new code as shown above to the left Rating).
DVD
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Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
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Operation with tape
Playing a tape
You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes
when your VCR is plugged into the mains.
Your VCR may also playback recordings from NTSC
tapes on PAL TV).
Getting a better picture
When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the
automatic tracking function works to get the best
possible picture automatically. If the quality of the
recording is poor, repeatedly press 33 or 44on the
remote control to manually adjust the tracking until
any distortions have been removed. Press numbered
0on the remote control to switch automatic tracking
back on again.
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Make sure that you have correctly connected your
VCR as described earlier in this book.
Turn on your TV.
Press POWER to turn on your VCR.
Insert the video cassette into your VCR.
The video cassette should have the window side
facing up and the arrow facing away from you.
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Press PLAY to start playing your tape.
If you load a video cassette which has had its
record protection tab removed, playback of the
cassette will start automatically.
AUTO TRACKING
Your VCR will automatically adjust the tracking to
give the best picture quality.
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Press PAUSE/STEP to still a picture.
Press PAUSE/STEP repeatedly to advance the
tape frame by frame.
If you press FORWARD, the picture will be slowed
down at about 1/19 times the normal playback.
Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes. After 5
minutes your VCR will stop the tape to prevent
damaging the tape or your VCR .
Still picture quality can be improved slightly by
pressing 33 or 44.
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Press PLAY to continue playing your tape.
Picture search:
During playing back press either FORWARD or
BACKWARD and this will enable you to rapidly
wind the tape 7 times normal playback) and see
where you are on the tape.
Logic search:
During fast forwarding or rewinding press and hold
FORWARD or BACKWARD the picture will be
played back at 7 times normal playback speed.
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Slow motion playback, Shuttle :
During playing back or still picture press F or G.
You can reach the following playback speeds.
-7xplay, -3xplay, -play, still, 1/19 slow, play, 2xplay,
7xplay)
To switch off the slow motion and shuttle, press the
desired function.
During slow motion and shuttle, the noise bars may
appear on the picture according to the status of
tape.
If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce
them with D or E.
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Press STOP to end playback.
Press EJECT.
If the end of the tape is reached, your VCR will stop
playback automatically, rewind, stop, eject the tape.
CM (Commercial Message) Skip:
This feature enables you during playback of a tape to
skip a commercial break in a few seconds, then resume
normal playback.
While tape is playing press CM SKIP on the remote
control to skip commercial or another programme
material).
Repeatedly press CM SKIP to skip:
1 Press 30 seconds
2 Press 60 seconds
3 Press 90 seconds
4 Press 120 seconds
5 Press 150 seconds
6 Press 180 seconds
OPR (Optimum Picture Response)
This feature automatically improves playback picture
quality by adjusting your VCR to the condition of the
tape.
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Press i.
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Press 1or 2to select OPR.
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Press OK.
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Press 33 or 44repeatedly to select: OFF, SOFT or
SHARP.
Please note you may only set OPR when
playing a tape.
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