Medion MD 80975 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connections and connection options 7
Connecting the television with a SCART cable . 7
Connecting the television with an antenna cable 8
Connecting the DVD player/VCR
through a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the DVD player/VCR
to a HI-FI system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting a surround amplifier or receiver . . 10
Connecting another video device . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning the DVD player/VCR on and off . . . . . 12
Auto power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Output selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The DVD player/VCR’s operation display . . . . . 13
Initial Installation and VCR Mode . . 14
Autotuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Arranging programme locations . . . . . . . . . . 14
Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clearing programme locations . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Creating station names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
OSD ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playback functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manual recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Preterming the picture format (4:3, 16:9) . . . . 18
Selecting the recording source . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To watch a TV Channel or DVD during
recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
More video cassette functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The menu TAPE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The VCR Hi-Fi sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disc Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
About DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Inserting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Searching options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Repeat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Picture adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Displaying and editing the current status . . . . 30
Other disc types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing CD or MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing JPEG pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing MPEG movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Settings in the DVD SETUP menu . . . . 34
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The menu “Language“ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The menu “Video“ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The menu “Audio“ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The menu “Others“ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table of language codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never let children handle electrical devices
The appliance is not intended for use by young children without
supervision.
If swallowed, batteries may endanger life. Therefore keep the device and
batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed get
immediate medical assistance.
Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of
asphyxiation.
Setting the device up safely
Place the device on a stable, level surface. It is not designed for use in
rooms that are very humid (e.g. bathrooms). Always ensure that
the ventilation grille is uncovered to make sure there is adequate
ventilation;
there are no direct heat sources (e. g. heaters) that could affect the
device;
the device is not in direct sunlight;
you avoid contact with damp, still or sprayed water (e. g. do not place
vases on top of the device);
the device is not placed close to magnetic fields (e. g. loudspeakers);
naked flames such as lit candles are not placed near the device.
If the device is moved from a cold to a warm location, condensation
may occur in the device. Wait for a few hours before using it.
Do not subject the device to shocks. These could damage the sensitive
electronics.
Ensure that the mains power socket is easily accessible.
Only connect the unit to a power socket (200-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz) that is
easy to reach and is close to the place where you have set the unit up. The
power socket must be freely accessible so that you can unplug the device
quickly if you should need to.
To avoid the risk of tripping, please avoid using extension cables.
About these instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before using the system. Note the warnings on the device
and in the operating instructions
Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell or give the unit away, please
ensure that you also pass on these instructions.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never do your own repairs
If the plug, cable or device is damaged, pull the plug out of the socket
immediately.
Do not use the device if the mains plug, mains cable or unit itself is
damaged.
Do not insert any objects into the device, e.g. through the ventilation
slots. They could touch parts that carry current or damage the
components in the device.
Unplug the device from the mains using the plug. Never pull on the cable.
Never try to open and/or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of
electric shock. If there is a defect, contact our Service Centre or other
suitable specialist workshop service.
Storms
Pull the plug and antenna cable out of the mains if you are away for a long
period or if there is a storm.
Laser class
The DVD player is a Class 1 laser product. The device has a safety system
that prevents dangerous laser rays escaping during normal use. In order
to avoid injury to the eyes never manipulate or damage the unit's security
system.
Cleaning the unit
Before cleaning, pull the plug out of the mains socket. Use a dry, soft cloth
to clean the unit. Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning
products because these may damage the unit's surface and/or labels.

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PREPARATION
Unpacking the device
Remove all packaging materials including the film on the front of the unit.
WARNING!
Do not let children play with the plastic film. There is a risk of
asphyxiation!
The remote control
Inserting batteries
Two 1.5V batteries (AAA size) are supplied for the remote control.
`Open the battery compartment by sliding the panel on the back of the
remote control in the direction of the arrow.
`Insert the batteries so that the negative end is placed next to the springs.
`Close the battery compartment.
WARNING!
The batteries supplied should not be charged, disassembled,
thrown into a fire, or short-circuited. Do not expose the remote
control to excessive sun light. Do not keep it at places with much
dust and humidity.
If swallowed, batteries may endanger life. For this reason keep the
batteries and remote control out of the reach of children. If a
battery is swallowed, please obtain immediate medical assistance.
How to use the remote control
`Operate the remote control within 7 m from the unit, within a range of
60° towards the infrared sensor on the front.
`Do not press two buttons at the same time.
Checking package contents
When unpacking, ensure that the following parts are included:
DVD player/video recorder
SCART cable
RF antenna cable
Remote control
2 x batteries (AAA size, 1.5 V)
Operating instructions
Guarantee document

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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS
The DVD player/VCR can be connected in various ways to other input and
output devices:
to a television
to an amplifier/receiver
to other audio/video devices
Make sure that all devices are switched off before connecting them.
Only connect the units to the mains when the other connections are
complete.
Connecting the television with a SCART cable
The SCART cable is the simplest connection between your DVD player/
VCR and the television. This connection provides a good picture and
sound quality.
`Connect the antenna cable to ANT OUT socket of your DVD player/
VCR and the ANTENNA IN socket of your TV.
`Use another antenna cable to connect the ANT IN socket of your DVD
player/VCR to the antenna socket in the wall.
`Connect the SCART cable to the EURO AV1 socket on your DVD player/
VCR and the SCART IN socket of you TV:
`Press the TV/VCR button to switch into the VCR mode. You can now
switch channels with the PR buttons on the remote control of you DVD
player/VCR.
Press TV/VCR again to switch back into the TV mode.

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Connecting the television with an antenna cable
Your DVD player/VCR can transmit pictures and sound to the TV via the
antenna cable (coax aerial cable). Please note that without a SCART cable,
you will not get stereo sound from a TV capable of stereo sound.
`Connect the antenna cable to ANT OUT socket of your DVD player/
VCR and the ANTENNA IN socket of your TV.
`Use another antenna cable to connect the ANT IN socket of your DVD
player/VCR to the antenna socket in the wall.
Tuning the TV to the DVD player/VCR’s transmitting channel
52
With an antenna connection, you have to carry out the following steps:
`Press ENTER for longer than 5 seconds to call up the player’s test signal.
In the display, RF 52 appears as the unit’s factory set transmitting
channel. (You can change this channel using the number buttons.)
`Tune the TV to the test signal (if necessary, refer to the TV’s manual to
do this). The TV will search for the test signal as shown on the side (two
vertical white bars).
`When the test signal appears on the TV screen, with the remote control
of the TV store it under the desired channel number .
`Press ENTER for longer than 5 seconds to remove the test signal.
Using a different transmitting channel
If the quality of the test signal transmitted to the TV is poor due to
interference caused by a station transmitting on channel 52, you can tune
the player to a diffferent transmitting channel. Find a free channel
between 21 and 69 on your TV.
`In the VCR mode, press SETUP to open the VCR SETUP.

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`Select VCR OUTPUT and confirm with OK/ENTER.
`Select RF OUTPUT SET and confirm with OK/ENTER.
`Using the number buttons, type in different channel number between
21 and 69.
`Confirm with OK/ENTER and exit with SETUP.
If the quality of the test signal transmitted to the TV is poor for other
reasons, fine-tuning on the TV may help (if necessary, refer to the TV
manual).
Connecting the DVD player/VCR through a satellite receiver
If you use a satellite receiver for the TV reception, connect your DVD
player/VCR as shown in this illustration:
`Press the button INPUT on the remote control of your DVD player/VCR
to select the satellite receiver [AV2].

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Connecting the DVD player/VCR to a HI-FI system
You can transfer the sound of your DVD player/VCR to a HI-FI system.
`Connect a phono cable (red/white) to the left and right audio output
sockets of your DVD player/VCR and the matching audio inputs of you
Hi-Fi system.
`Connect the TV as explained above.
Use an audio cinch cable (red/white) to transmit the sound.
.
Connecting a surround amplifier or receiver
Your DVD player/VCR has digital outputs which allow you to transfer the
sound to a Dolby Digital amplifier or Home Theatre Receiver with Dolby
Digital decoding capability.
For this connection, you can use:
- either the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT,
- or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT:
`Connect a a coaxial cable (or an optical cable) to the coaxial input (or
optical input) of your surround amplifier.
Please note that to activate the digital output, you have to select the
option DIGITAL OUT in the DVD AUDIO menu (cf. “The menu
“Audio“”, page 35).

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Connecting another video device
Being equipped with two SCART
connections, EURO AV2/DECODER for
SCART IN and EURO AV1 for SCART IN/
OUT, your VCR can both record the
signals from another video device (such
as a SAT receiver, a video camera,
another VCR or a DVD player), as well
as record to another VCR.
To copy from another device to your DVD player/VCR
`Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT socket of the other device
to the SCART IN socket ( EURO AV2/DECODER) of your DVD player/
VCR.
To copy from your DVD player/VCR to another VCR
`Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART IN socket of the other device
to the SCART OUT socket (EURO AV1) of your DVD player/VCR.
Connecting a video camera
You can connect a camcorder in two ways:
- to the front AV inputs sockets, using a phono cable, either with one audio
cable red or with two audio cable red/white (see picture on the side);
- to the SCART input socket, using a SCART phono-cable (see picture
below).

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BASIC OPERATION
Turning the DVD player/VCR on and off
`Plug in the mains cable.
`Press the button to switch the DVD player/VCR on.
`Press on the remote control to switch back to standby mode.
The display will be dimmed.
Auto power off
When no tape or disc is played and no tuning signal is received for five
minutes, the DVD player/VCR will switch into the standby mode.
Child lock
You can lock the buttons on the front panel.
`In the standby mode, press the button on the remote control for
about five seconds. The lock indicator SAFE will appear on the display.
Keep the remote control in a safe place.
`To release the child lock, press any button on the remote control.
Output selection
The default mode of the device is the VCR mode.
To select DVD
`Press the button DVD.
In the DVD mode, DVD is displayed on the display. The remote control then
works in the DVD function.
To select VCR
`Press the button VCR.
In the VCR mode, DVD disappears from the display. The remote control
then works in the VCR function.
To select the external input
`Press the button INPUT.
With INPUT you select external devices which are connected to the DVD
player/VCR’s input sockets:
AV1: the SCART socket EURO AV1;
AV2: the SCART socket EURO AV2/DECODER
AV-F: the front AV-sockets.
This button does not work during playback, during recording, and in the
DVD mode.

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BASIC OPERATION
The DVD player/VCR’s operation display
Full display:The DVD player/VCR’s display shows the following pictures for the
different operation modes.
DVD and VCR operation:
Recording and repeat mode:

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INITIAL INSTALLATION AND VCR MODE
After the DVD player/VCR, the television set and the power supply have
been connected, switch on the DVD player/VCR and the television set.
Autotuning
You should see the picture „AUTO SET“ after switching on the TV and
DVD player/VCR for the first time1. The AUTO SET tunes in all stations
you can receive in your country.
`Wait for the end of the automatic tuning and then press ENTER.
The clock is set automatically.
The DVD player/VCR’s transmitting channel for the RF (antenna) output is
factory set to UHF CH 52. While tuning in, if other stations are found
positioned on or near the RF OUTPUT CH 52, a guide message appears
automatically.
The DVD player/VCR recommends the best RF OUTPUT CH number
automatically.
`Press OK/ENTER to confirm the recommended PR number.
You can change the programme locations according to your wishes (see
next chapter).
`Press SETUP to exit the AUTO SET menu.
Arranging programme locations
After the Autotuning, a list of the channels will appear in the menu in the
order they were found. You might wish to arrange the channels in another
order (e. g., BB1 as PRO1, BB2 as PRO2, ITV as PRO3, Channel4 as
PRO4, Channel5 as PRO5).
To allocate the new locations follow this procedure:
`In the VCR mode, call up the SETUP menu with SETUP.
`Select PR PRESET and confirm with OK/ENTER.
`In the menu PR PRESET, select PR ALIGN and confirm with OK/
ENTER.
1. If you do not see this picture because you do not use a SCART cable, search this picture with the station tuning function
of your TV set (refer to the TV’s user manual if necessary).
First look for CH 52 on the TV set.
In case of interference problems on CH 52, type in another transmission channel between 21 and 69.

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INITIAL INSTALLATION AND VCR MODE
`Select the channel which needs to be moved and press OK/ENTER. The
channel will blink.
`Use the arrow buttons to move the channel to the desired new place.
`Press OK/ENTER to confirm.
Proceed like this for all other channels which are to be moved.
Manual tuning
If the DVD player/VCR is connected to the TV via a SCART cable, press
the AV button of the TV set to see the picture from your DVD player/
VCR.
If the DVD player/VCR is connected to the TV via an antenna cable,
select that channel on the TV where the player’s RF Channel 52 was
stored.
`Press SETUP to call up the SETUP menu.
`Select PR PRESET and confirm with OK/ENTER.
`In the menu PR PRESET, select MANUAL SET and confirm with
OK/ENTER. You will see the stations which have been stored so far.
`Choose any unused programme number „-----“ or „P-xx“. Confirm
with OK/ENTER.
IIf possible, use the the same programme number for the video as for
the TV.
After choosing the programme number, you can carry out various settings
for the new programme:
RECEPTION: the broadcast system you want (Aerial - CH; or
Cabel - CC);
AUTOSEARCH: you can enter the channel number with the number
buttons or you can use the arrow buttons . A channel search
starts. If a channel has been found, it will show on the TV.
FINE TUNING: press OK/ENTER longer or repeatedly to tune in the
picture;
DECODER: If the programme is encoded and you have a decoder
connected to the socket EURO AV2, press the arrow buttons to
select ON or OFF;
NAME: change or create the station name (see “Creating station
names”, p. 16).
Clearing programme locations
`In the menu PR PRESET, select the entry PR ERASE.
`Select the station (the location number) you want to clear.
`Review the picture by pressing the arrow button .
`Press OK/ENTER to clear the programm location.

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Creating station names
`In the menu MANUAL SET, select the entry NAME.
If you want to change the given name, press 0.
`In this case, select a name from the stored list using the buttons .
If you want to create a new name, press 1. The name must consist of
four letters or digits.
`Select a character with the arrow buttons .
`Move to the next letter with the arrow buttons .
`In the end, store with OK/ENTER.
`You can exit the menu with SETUP.
Setting time and date
Althouth the clock is set automatically, you can also set time and date
manually.
`Press SETUP to call up the SETUP menu.
`Select the entry VCR SETUP, confirm with OK/ENTER, then select the
entry CLOCK SET and confirm with OK/ENTER.
`Move to the entry fields and type in the new values. Wait a few seconds
after typing a one-digit number.
`Store with OK/ENTER and exit the SETUP menu with SETUP.
OSD ON and OFF
The DVD player/VCR is factory set to OSD ON. Thus, the On Screen
Display (information on current functions, such as the number of the
current TV channel) will be displayed in the normal picture.
If you do not want to display the OSD to show , you can switch it off.
`Press SETUP to call up the DVD player/VCR’s SETUP menu.
`Select VCR SETUP and press OK/SETUP.
`In the VCR SETUP, select OSDN ON/OFF and press OK/SETUP.
`In the menu OSD ON/OFF, select OFF and press OK/SETUP.

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VCR PLAYBACK
`Press VCR to select the VCR mode.
`Insert a tape in the tape compartment.
Playback functions
`Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.
`To stop the tape, press STOP.
`Press EJECT on the device or OPEN/CLOSE on the remote to eject the
tape.
`To interrupt the playback, press PLAY/PAUSE. The DVD player/VCR is
now in pause mode.
`Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback.
`For a fast forward or reverse search, press FF or REW during playback
mode. Press twice to double the speed. If the tape was recorded in LP
(Long Play), no colour is seen during the fast search. Press PLAY/PAUSE
again to return to normal speed.
`For slow forward search, press FF during pause mode. Press PLAY/
PAUSE again to return to normal speed.
The slow reverse function is not available for the VCR function.
`If you want the tape to advance frame by frame, press NEXT during
pause mode. Each time you press the button, the picture advances by
one frame.
`To rewind 15 seconds of the tape and start again automatically, press
REPLAY during playback.
`To skip 30 seconds of the tape and revert to normal playback, press
CM_SKIP („Commercial Skip“).
Automatic Picture Adjustment
The DVD player/VCR is equipped with an automatic tracking feature. If the picture is poor, flickering, if
noises occur in the upper or lower part of the picture in slow playback, or if the picture vibrates up and down
in pause mode, the tracking function can improve the picture. The tracks are corrected.
`To apply the function, press the buttons TRACKING – or +(number buttons 1or 3) during playback.
Auto-detector
The DVD player/VCR is also equipped with an auto-detector which detects contaminated video heads. If a
contaminated video head is found, a message will appear on the screen. In this case, apply a special cleaning
cassette.

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VCR RECORDING
Manual recordings
`Turn on all connected devices.
`Select the VCR mode with the button VCR.
`Insert a recording tape.
`Select the source from which you want to tape (see the following
chapter: “Selecting the recording source“).
SP = Standard Play;
LP = Long Play. In LP, more
recording time will fit on the
tape; however, in a slightly
poorer quality.
`Choose the desired taping speed (SP or LP) with the button SPEED.
`Press REC to start the recording.
Predeterming the recording time
`If you press REC once, the VCR will continue the recording until STOP
is pressed.
`By pressing the REC button repeatedly, you can set a recording time in
increments of 30 minutes up to a maximum of 10 hours:
REC pressed twice: records 30 minutes, then stops;
REC pressed three times: records 60 minute, then stops;
....
REC pressed 21 times: records 10 hours, then stops;
REC pressed 22 times: Like REC pressed once.
`If you want to stop this recording, press REC repeatedly until REC shows
again in the display, then press STOP.
Preterming the picture format (4:3, 16:9)
With this DVD player/VCR, you can play and record programmes in the
16:9 wide screen format.
`Press SETUP to open the SETUP menu.
`Select VCR SETUP and confirm with OK/ENTER.
`Select 16:9 SET and The menu 16:9 SET opens.
AUTO: The video automatically detects the picture format (16:9 or 4:3)
and records or plays this programme in the original format.
ON: The video will play or record all broadcasts in the 16:9 format. 4:3
formats will be converted to 16:9.
OFF: The video will play or record all broadcasts in the 4:3 format.
On video cassettes
Only use good quality video cassettes the the VHS logo.
Keep cassettes away from excessive mosture or dust, magnetic and electrical fiels (e. g.
loud speakers and computer monitors).
Always wind the tape to the beginning when you have finished. Store with the full spoof
at the bottom and with the cassette in its cover.
You can protext your recordings from being accidentally deleted by breaking out the
safety tab on the back of the cassette (some cassettes have a slide). Should you wish to
re-use the tape after removing the tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

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VCR RECORDING
Selecting the recording source
To record from the TV
`Select the desired channel with the PR+/– oder number buttons:
`If you use a satellite receiver for the TV reception, press INPUT to select
the satellite receiver and, on the remote control of the satellite receiver,
select the channel.
Please note that copyright
protected DVD’s cannot
be copied.
To record from the internal DVD player
`Insert the desired DVD.
`Play the DVD.
`Press REC to start the recording.
If you press STOP in the DVD mode, the DVD and VCR will stop at the
same time.
If you press STOP in the VCR mode, the VCR will stop recording and the
DVD continues to play.
To record from another device connected to your DVD player/
VCR
Connect another device as explained in the chapter „Connections“: “To
copy from another device to your DVD player/VCR”, page 11.
`Insert a tape into your DVD player/VCR.
`With the button INPUT, Select the source you want to record from:
- for a device connected to the SCART socket EURO AV1, select AV1;
-
for a device connected to the SCART socket EURO AV2 , select AV2;
- for a device connected to the front AV sockets, select AV-F.
`Set the other machine to playback.
`Press REC on your DVD player/VCR.
To record from your DVD player/VCR to another video VCR
Connect another device as explained in the chapter „Connections“: “To
copy from your DVD player/VCR to another VCR”, page 11.
`On the other video, select its AV input. Set the machine to record.
`Switch your DVD player/VCR to playback.
To watch a TV Channel or DVD during recording
If you want to play a DVD during recording a videotape, insert the DVD.
Press DVD to select the DVD mode and play the DVD.
If you want to watch a TV channel recording from the internal DVD
player, press VCR to select the VCR mode and select the channel with
the PR+/– buttons.

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Timer recording
Notes on timer recording and VPS/PDC
You can set a fixed time and date for a scheduled recording. Additionally,
your DVD player/VCR can receive VPS/PDC signals.
VPS/PDC is a service provided by some stations to enable you to
perform timer recordings precisely even if the broadcaster delays
the start time of the programm. Not all stations offer VPS/PDC, in
which case the DVD player/VCR will start at the time you enter and
not at the actual starting time of the programme.
For a scheduled recording, clock, date and stations must be set
correctly.
Load a cassette with its safety tab in place. If the safety tab is removed,
the recorder will eject the cassette.
If there is not sufficient free space for the recording on the cassette, the
video switches automatically to „LP“ for double recording speed.
Timer recording using VideoPlus *
You will find the VideoPlus numbers in you TV magazine.
`In the VCR mode, call up the VideoPlus menu by pressing the button
PROGRAM on the remote control.
`From your TV magazine, type in the number next to the programme
you want to record.
`If you mistype a number, press the arrow button to clear.
`Confirm with OK/ENTER. The menu „HOW OFTEN ...“ appears.
`Select the frequency („Once“, „Weekly“ etc.) and confirm with OK/
ENTER. The menu TIMER PROGRAM opens.
The TIMER PROGRAM menu shows the time and date matching the
entered VideoPlus number.
`To make changes in menu, select the entry using the arrow buttons
and make another choice with the arrow buttons .
PR: If there is no programme location displayed in this line, type in the
programme location with the number buttons.
If you wish to record from a satellite receiver, select under PR the
satellite programm location or AV1/2, depending on the connection
with the antenna cable or the SCART cable.
TAPE SPEED: SP(normal recording time) or LP(double recording
time);
VPS/PDC: Select OFF if you want to start the recording at the set time
regardless of any delays in the programme.
The VPS dominates any manual time setting. When VPS is activated,
the recording will start and stop at the time which is transmitted by
the broadcasting station.
If the recording should overlap with another recording, you will get a
warning “OVERLAP!“.
* VIDEOPLUS is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. the VIDEOPLUS system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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VCR RECORDING
After finishing the timer programming, a screen message “INSERT A
CASSETTE“ and “TURN VCR OFF“ appears.
`Switch your DVD player/VCR off.
Normal timer recording
`Call up the SETUP menu by pressing SETUP.
`Select TIMER PROGRAM and confirm with OK/ENTER. The menu
TIMER PROGRAM appears.
`Select a free line in the schedule and press OK/ENTER.
`The menu “HOW OFTEN ...“ appears.
`Select the frequency („Once“, „Weekly“ etc.) and confirm with OK/
ENTER. The menu TIMER PROGRAM opens.
`Type in one after the other:
- the programme location number;
- the starting time of the recording,
- the end time of the recording,
- the date of the broadcast, unless it is today,
- TAPE SPEED: SP (normal recording time) or LP (double recording
time);
VPS/PDC: Select OFF if you want to start the recording at the set time
regardless of any delays in the programme.
After typing a one digit-number, wait a few seconds.
`If you wish to make changes, move to the position using the arrow
buttons . Change the setting using the arrow buttons or
the number buttons.
`When all settings are ok, press or until you see OK:CONFIRM
in the bottom line.
`Press OK/ENTER and leave the menu with SETUP.
`Switch your DVD player/VCR off.
Deleting and changing timer recordings
`Select TIMER PROGRAM and confirm with OK/ENTER . The menu
„TIMER PROGRAM ...“ appears. The menu displays an overview for
all scheduled progammes.
`In order to delete a programming, select it with the arrow buttons
and press OK/ENTER. The programming menu appears. Press
the number button 0and Confirm with OK/ENTER.
`In order to change a programming, select it with the arrow buttons
and press OK/ENTER. The programming menu appears. You
can carry out the changes as described in the section “Normal timer
recording”, page 21.
Please note: If you want to switch on the DVD player/VCR before or during a timer recording, make
sure the unit is not in the VCR mode. The recording will fail if the unit is switched into the VCR while
a timer recording is to start. However, you can use the unit in the DVD mode (e. g., to watch DVD’s
during the recording).

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More video cassette functions
The counter
The counter counts in real time from the point you load the cassette.
The counter does not count unrecorded parts of the tape.
If you rewind beyond the zero position, the counter counts in
negative values (e. g. –0:01:15).
Display information
`When a cassette is loaded, you can call up information by pressing the
DISPLAY button:
1 x: Complete information on current status > time and date;
2 x: Counter.
When the cassette is not playing (playback, fast forward, fast reverse),
the remaining time does not appear.
Auto repeat
`To turn on the auto repeat function, press the PLAY button for five
seconds during stop or still mode. The DVD player/VCR will then
repeatedly play the tape from beginning to end.
`To stop this mode, press the button or a playback mode button (PLAY,
FF, REW, STOP).
The menu TAPE CONTROL
The menu tape controls provides more control functions. This menu only
appears when a cassette is loaded.
`To open the menu, press SETUP, then select TAPE CONTROL, and
confirm with OK/ENTER.
Tape remain
This function allows you to see if there is enough space on the cassette for
a planned recording.
`Confirm TAPE REMAIN with OK/ENTER.
`In the next menu, select the length of the cassette currently inserted.
Confirm with .
You will see the remaining time in the format HH:MM for a few seconds
in the right bottom corner of the TV screen (in the picture below: 1 hour
27 minutes).
Go to zero
`With this function you can access the zero position of the cassette. This
is the position where the cassette started after inserting it, after
switching the device on, or after resetting the counter (see next
chapter).