Samsung DVD-CM250 User manual

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DVD-VCR
DVD-CM250
www.samsung.com
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Instruction Manual
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Contents
◆FOREWORD
■Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 5
■Disc Type and Characteristics...................................................................................................6
◆DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS
■Front View of the DVD-VCR ...................................................................................................... 7
■Rear View of the DVD-VCR....................................................................................................... 7
■Infrared Remote Control ............................................................................................................ 8
■Display Indicators ...................................................................................................................... 9
■Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 9
◆CONNECTING YOUR DVD-VCR
■Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR......................................................................................... 10
■Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable......................................................... 11
■Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable............................................................. 11
■Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment........................................... 12
■Plug & Auto Set up .................................................................................................................... 13
■Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR ................................................................................. 14
■Deck Control Keys..................................................................................................................... 15
■Basic TV Tuner Operations .......................................................................................................16
■Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control.................................................................................. 16
■Copying from DVD to VCR ........................................................................................................ 17
■Setting the Date and Time......................................................................................................... 18
■Setting the Menu Language.......................................................................................................18
◆SETTING UPYOUR DVD-VCR
■Presetting the Stations Automatically ........................................................................................ 19
■Presetting the Stations Manually ............................................................................................... 20
■Clearing a Preset Station........................................................................................................... 21
■Changing the Preset Station Table............................................................................................ 22
■Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) (Newzealand Model only)................................ 23
■Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel...................................................................................... 23
■Selecting the Colour Mode ........................................................................................................ 24
■NICAM (Newzealand Model only).............................................................................................. 25
■Intelligent Picture Control........................................................................................................... 26
■Intelligent Picture Control ( Remote Control )............................................................................ 26
■Auto Power off ........................................................................................................................... 27
■Screen Messages...................................................................................................................... 28
■Selecting the Cassette Type...................................................................................................... 28
■Repeat Play ............................................................................................................................... 29
■S-VHS Play................................................................................................................................ 29
◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■Selecting the Recording Speed .................................................................................................30
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette................................................................................................31
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Contents
■Recording a Programme Immediately .......................................................................................31
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop...........................................................................32
■Using the Timer Programming Feature .....................................................................................33
■Checking a Preset Recording....................................................................................................34
■Cancelling a Preset Recording ..................................................................................................34
◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette.....................................................................................................................35
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually .......................................................................................35
■Selecting the Audio Output Mode..............................................................................................36
■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ............................................................................................36
■Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds ...................................................................................37
■Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................................................38
■Using the Tape Counter.............................................................................................................40
■Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable ...........................................................................41
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder.............................................................................42
■Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette...................................................................................43
■Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ...........................................................................44
◆DVD FUNCTIONS
■Choosing a Connection .............................................................................................................45
■ Setting Up the Language Features .................................................................................................46
■ Setting Up the Audio Options .........................................................................................................48
■ Setting Up the Parental Control ......................................................................................................49
■ Setting Up the Display Options .......................................................................................................50
■ S-Video Connections (for DVD)
......................................................................................................50
■ Component Connections (for DVD) .................................................................................................51
■ Special Playback Features .............................................................................................................52
■ Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) ..............................................................................................53
■ Using the Display Function (DVD/VCD/CD) .....................................................................................55
■ Changing the Camera Angle ..........................................................................................................56
■
Selecting the Subtitle Language
.....................................................................................................56
■ Repeat Play
.................................................................................................................................57
■ Using the Zoom (DVD/VCD) ..........................................................................................................57
■ Repeat Chapter/Title .....................................................................................................................58
■ Selecting the Audio Language ........................................................................................................58
■ Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) .............................................................................................59
■ MP3-CD Playback
........................................................................................................................60
■ WMA Play ....................................................................................................................................61
■ MP3/WMA Play ............................................................................................................................62
■ Program Play & Random Play ........................................................................................................63
■ Picture CD Playback .....................................................................................................................64
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Contents (cont.)
◆APPENDIX A - ADVANCED CONNECTIONS
■ Setting the Delay Time ..................................................................................................................66
■ About Speaker Setup ...................................................................................................................67
■ Sound Mode Function ...................................................................................................................69
■ Listening to the Radio ....................................................................................................................70
■ Presetting Stations ........................................................................................................................71
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................72
■Problems and Solutions (VCR)..................................................................................................73
■Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ...................................................................................................74
Symbols
1 1
☛
➢
Press/push Hold down
= Step number
Important Note
1
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 by authorized by Macrovision Corporized 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.
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Safety Instructions
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The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel.
HH
5°C
40°C
10% 75%
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR
to extreme temperature condi-
tions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR
to direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR
to any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on
the DVD-VCR or remote
control.
During a storm and/or light-
ning, unplug the DVD-VCR
from the mains socket and
aerial.
If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
The following illustrations represent precautions.
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Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :
~DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
•Playback
Region
Number
•
PAL colour system
in Australia,
Newzealand, etc.
•Dolby
Digital disc •Digital
Audio disc
•Stereo
disc •DTS disc
Disc Markings
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the
disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
Playback Region Number
PAL
•NTSC broadcast
system in USA,
Canada, japan,
South Korea, etc.
NTSC
12 Cm
8 Cm
Single-sided
240 min.
Double-sided
480 min.
Single-sided
80 min.
Double-sided
160 min.
Audio
+
Video
Audio
+
Video
Audio
•DVD contains excellent sound
and video due to Dolby Digital
and MPEG-2 system.
•Various screen and audio
functions can be easily selected
through the on-screen menu.
•Video with CD sound, VHS
quality & MPEG-1 compression
technology.
•An LP is recorded as an analog
signal with more distortion. CD
is recorded as a Digital Signal
with better audio quality, less
distortion and less deterioration
of audio quality over time.
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD
12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min.
20 min.
12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min.
20 min.
Disc Types
(Logos) Recording
Types Disc Size Max.
Playing
Time Characteristics
DVD
* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
* It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the
recording.
• ”DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Front View of the DVD-VCR
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Rear View of the DVD-VCR
1DVD DECK
2DVD OPEN/CLOSE
3VCR DECK
4VCR EJECT
5STANDBY/ON
6HEADPHONE JACK
7STOP
8REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON
9PLAY/STILL
10 F.F/SKIP NEXT BUTTON
11 RECORD
12 SOUND MODE
13 COPY
14 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
15 PROGRAMME /
16 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
17 SELECT DIAL
18 VOLUME DIAL
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123 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
RADIO ANT.
AM
FM
75
COAXIAL
SPEAKERS
FRONT R FRONT L WOOFER
SURROUND R SURROUND L CENTER
AUDIO
LINE
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
DVD & VCR
R
L
DVD Only
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
IN
(FROM ANT.)
OUT
(TO TV)
RF
1RF ANTENNA INPUT
2RADIO FM ANTENNA INPUT
3LINE IN
4LINE OUT
5COOLING FAN
6COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
75.1CH SPEAKER OUT
8RF OUT TO TV
9RADIO AM ANTENNA INPUT
10 S-VIDEO OUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10
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Infrared Remote Control
1STANDBY/ON
2SHUTTLE
<< / >>
3ANGLE/IPC
4DVD SELECT
5VCR SELECT
6TV VOLUME
7OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT
8EZ VIEW
9REWIND, SKIP BACK
10 STOP
11 DISC MENU
12 MENU
13 LEFT
14 RECORD
15 TEST
16 SPEAKER
17 TV/VCR
18 MODE, REPEAT
19 TITLE, SPEED
20 TV STANDBY/ON
21 0-9
22 ZOOM, INPUT SELECT
23 TV SELECT
24 FM/AM SELECT
25 AMP VOLUME
26 PROG/TRK ( , )
27 AUDIO
28 MUTE
29 FAST-FORWARD, SKIP NEXT
30 PLAY/STILL
31 CLEAR
32 RETURN, A.DUB
33 UP
34 OK
35 RIGHT
36 DOWN
37 INFO.
38 BASS
39 SOUND MODE
40 TREBLE
41 MARK, SEARCH
42 SUBTITLE, TIMER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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42
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Display Indicators
Accessories
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1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10
1The DVD Deck is active.
2 DVD or CD, VCD, SVCD media is loaded.
3 The time, counter position, time remaining or current
deck status is indicated.
4 Recording is in progress (normal and timer).
5 VHS videotape is loaded.
6 The VCR Deck is active.
7 A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded.
8 The Hi-Fi track of a VHS videotape is playing or
the current TV program or video is broadcast in
Stereo.
9 Timer Recording is in progress. When it blinks
an error has occurred. When recording is on, it
displays without the clock hands. It also blinks
when you pause the VCR.
10 COPY mode indicator
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR).
Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE
BATTERIES AM ANTENNA CABLE FM ANTENNA CABLE
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Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR
You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:
◆Types of connectors available on your systems
◆Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or
temporarily (camcorder for example)
Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
LINE Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆Television
◆Other VCR
COMPONENT Rear RCA Out ◆COMPONENT out (DVD only)
output
S-VIDEO Rear S-JACK Out ◆S-Video out (DVD only)
output
OUT TO TV Rear 75 ΩOut ◆Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 ΩIn ◆Aerial
coaxial ◆Cable television network
◆Satellite receiver
FM/AM Antenna Rear 75 ΩIn ◆ FM Antenna
Input coaxial
◆
AM Antenna
☛Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your DVD-VCR, ensure that all elements
are switched off.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions
and associated safety precautions.
AUDIO
LINE
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
R
L
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
IN
(FROM ANT.)
RADIO ANT.
AM
FM
75
COAXIAL
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable
To receive television programmes a signal must be received from
one of the following sources:
◆An outdoor aerial
◆An indoor aerial
◆A cable television network
◆A satellite receiver
☛Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR
are switched off before connecting the cables.
1Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ωcoaxial socket marked (FROM
ANT) on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
3Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the (TO TV) socket on your
DVD-VCR.
4Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.
5To obtain better pictures and sound quality on your television,
you can also connect your DVD-VCR to the television via the
RCA cable (see section below) if your television is equipped with
this type of connection.
You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available
on the television. You thus:
◆Obtain better quality sound and pictures
◆Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR
☛◆Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied.
Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off.
◆Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio L, R output socket on the rear of
the DVD-VCR.
3Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
RADIO ANT.
AM
FM
75
COAXIAL
LINE
IN LINE OUT
V
DVD & VCR
IN
(FROM ANT.)
OUT
(TO TV)
RF
RADIO ANT.
AM
FM
75
COAXIAL
LINE
IN LINE OUT
V
DVD & VCR
R
L
IN
(FROM ANT.)
OUT
(TO TV)
RF
3
2
TV
4
RADIO ANT.
AM
FM
75
COAXIAL
AUDIO
LINE
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
DVD & VCR
R
L
IN
(FROM ANT.)
OUT
(TO TV)
RF
Aerial
RF coaxial cable
2
3
TV
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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment
You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following
illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
➢The RCA input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are used for equipment, such as
camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
REAR OF THE DVD-VCR
Camcorder
VCR
Sound system
AUDIO
LINE
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
R
L
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Plug & Auto Set up
Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged
into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in
memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR will
then be ready for use.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.
(Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.
Result: The Language Set menu is displayed.
3Select the required language by pressing the  or ❷ buttons.
4Press OK to store the language selected.
Result: A message appears.
5Press OK to start the auto scanning.
◆The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
➢Auto preset can be performed by pressing ■(STOP) on
the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no
tape inserted.
Auto setup
Please wait 00 %
Clock Set
12 : 00 1/JAN 2004 THU
Time Date Year
2
RADIO ANT.
AM
FM
75
COAXIAL
LINE
IN LINE OUT
V
DVD & VCR
IN
(FROM ANT.)
OUT
(TO TV)
RF
TV
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Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR
You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are
not using a RCA cable
➢To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA
cable is used, the television must be set to the
audio/video mode (AV).
1Switch on the television.
2Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front
of the DVD-VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.
3Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for
use with your DVD-VCR.
4Insert the video cassette in the DVD-VCR. Check that the
DVD-VCR starts reading the cassette; if not, press
❿
II
button.
5Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 36 (Australia:UHF 38 CH).
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained
clearly.
7If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there is interference
from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting
of the DVD-VCR output channel (see Setting the DVD-VCR
Output Channel on page 23 and Problems and Solutions on
page 73).
8When the picture and sound are perfectly clear, store this
channel at the desired programme position on the television.
Result: That programme is now reserved for use with your
DVD-VCR.
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Deck Control Keys
The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks.
The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each
deck.
1STANDBY/ON Button
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front
panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.
2DVD Button
Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to
control the DVD deck.
◆The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to
show that the DVD deck is selected.
3VCR Button
Press the VCR button on remote control when you want to
control the VCR deck.
◆The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to
show that VHS deck is selected.
4INPUT SEL. BUTTON
Press the INPUT SEL. button repeatedly to cycle through all of
your input sources, including the Tuner (PR##), Line (rear AV
input).
•Input select is only available when the VCR deck is selected.
➢Before using the VCR operation of 19~44 pages, press
the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR
mode.
Before using the DVD operation of 45~65 pages, press
the DVD button on the remote control to select and
watch DVD.
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
1
1
23
4
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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control
when you:
◆Purchase the DVD-VCR
◆Find that the remote control is no longer working
correctly
1Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
2Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent batteries, taking care to
respect the polarities:
◆+ on the battery with + on the remote control
◆–on the battery with –on the remote control
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote
control and pushing it back into place.
➢Do not mix different battery types (manganese and
alkaline for example).
1
Basic TV Tuner Operations
The following buttons are used when watching television via the
DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner.
1TV/VCR Button
Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal
tuner.
2PROG Button
Press to change to the next or previous channel.
30-9 Buttons
Press to select channels directly.
4INFO.
Press to display the channel you are watching.
◆Also works in DVD and VCR mode.
1
2
2
3
4
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Copying from DVD to VCR
The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a
VHS tape with a press of the COPY button.
If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy
protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not
permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs.
1INSERT DISC
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the
drawer.
2Insert VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
3Copy the DVD to VHS Tape
Press the COPY button on the DVD-VCR front panel.
◆The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into
Record mode.
◆If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to press the
PLAY button manually to begin copying.
4Stop the Copy Process
When the DVD is finished playing, press the VCR button on the
remote control and then press the STOP button to end the copy.
◆You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD
movie ends or the DVD may replay and record over and over
again.
☛The copy is only active PAL Disc system.
4
EJECT
REC S.MODE
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
COPY PROG
SELECT VOL
P.SCAN
1
EJECT
REC S.MODE
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
COPY PROG
SELECT VOL
P.SCAN
2
REC S.MODE
ON
PHONES
COPY
3
4
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Setting the Menu Language
1 Open “MENU”
After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
2 Select “Language”
Use the  or ❷ buttons to highlight
“Language,”then press the OK or
❿.
3 Set menu Language
Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then
press the OK button.
4On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
Setting the Date and Time
Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:
◆Automatically stop programme recording
◆Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme
automatically
You must set the date and time when:
◆You purchase the DVD-VCR
☛◆Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the Clock
option.
3Press the OK or ❿ to select this option.
Result: The Clock Set menu is displayed.
4Press ➛ or ❿ to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.
Result: The option selected highlight.
5Press the  or ❷ buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
➢You can hold the  or ❷ buttons down to scroll more
quickly through the values.
6On completion, press RETURN three times to exit the menu.
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Language Set
English
Time Date Year
Clock Set
12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2004 THU
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
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Presetting the Stations Automatically
☛You do not need to preset the stations if you have already
set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13).
Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive
television broadcasts.
You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can
be done:
◆Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13)
◆Automatically
◆Manually (see page 20)
You can store up to 80 stations.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the Install
option.
3Press the OK or ❿ to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Auto
Setup is selected.
And then press the OK or
❿ to select this option.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.
5Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result:◆The Please Wait indication highlight on the
television screen.
◆The first frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed and stored.
◆The DVD-VCR then searches for the second
station and so on.
◆When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the DVD-VCR switches automatically to
programme 1.
➢The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD-
VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press
the MENU button to exit the menu.
➢◆Once the auto scanning procedure has finished,
some stations may have been stored more than
once; select the stations with the best reception and
delete the ones no longer required (see page 21).
Auto Setup
Your data will be lost
Press OK to continue
Menu to exit
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
Install
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
VCR Output CH : CH 38
Install
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Auto Setup
Please Wait
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☛You do not need to preset the stations manually if you
have already set them automatically.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the Install
option.
3Press the OK or ❿ to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Manual
Setup option is selected.
5Press the OK or ❿ to select a Manual Setup option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the  or ❷ buttons to select a programme number as
required.
7Press the ❿ button to preset the station.
Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
8Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning channel.
Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station
found is displayed.
9Press the  or ❷ buttons until the NAME is selected.
The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal.
10 To change the programme’s name, press the ❿ button.
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
11 To... Then...
Select a character Press the  or ❷ button until the
in the name required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character).
Move to the next or Press the ❿ or ➛ buttons
previous character respectively.
12 If you... Then...
Wish to store the ◆Press the  or ❷ buttons until the MFT
station displayed is selected.
◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to adjust the
picture, if necessary.
◆Press OK to store the station
Do not wish to ◆Press the  or ❷ buttons until the CH
store the station is selected.
displayed ◆Press the
➛ or ❿ buttons to go on
scanning the frequency band and display
the next station
◆Go back to the beginning of Step 9
13 Repeat this procedure from Step 9onwards, until all the required
stations have been stored.
14 On completion, press the RETURN button three times to exit the
menu.
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Presetting the Stations Manually
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
MANUAL TUNING
PR :
CH : - -
MFT : -
NAME : - - - -
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
PR CH NAME
1
2
3
4
5
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
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VCR Output CH : CH 36
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
VCR Output CH : CH 38
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