Samsung DVD-V 62K User manual

DVD-VCR
DVD-V 62K/V 65K
STANDBY/ON
MIC 1
VOLUME
STOP REW PLAY FF
TRACKING
SELECT EZ VIEW
ECHO
MIC 2
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
PROG / TRK
OK
KARAOKE SEARCH
KARAOKE
VOLUME
Instruction Manual
www.samsungvcr.com PAL/NTSC
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Contents
◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette............................................................................................................... 22
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually.................................................................................. 22
■Selecting the Audio Output Mode ........................................................................................ 23
■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion....................................................................................... 23
■Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame.................................................................................. 24
■Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds.............................................................................. 24
■Searching for a Specific Sequence...................................................................................... 25
■Using the Tape Counter....................................................................................................... 27
■Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable...................................................................... 28
■Using the Assemble Edit Function....................................................................................... 29
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder ....................................................................... 29
◆KARAOKE FUNCTIONS (VCR)
■Using the KARAOKE Function............................................................................................. 30
■SCORE Function..................................................................................................................30
■KARAOKE SEARCH Function............................................................................................. 30
◆DVD FUNCTIONS
■Choosing a Connection........................................................................................................ 31
■ Setting Up the Language Features ............................................................................................ 32
■ Setting Up the Audio Options ................................................................................................... 34
■ Setting Up the Display Options ................................................................................................. 35
■ Setting Up the Parental Control ................................................................................................ 36
■ A/V Receiver Connections ....................................................................................................... 37
■ Special Playback Features ....................................................................................................... 38
■ Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) ........................................................................................ 39
■ Using the Display Function ....................................................................................................... 41
■ Changing the Camera Angle .................................................................................................... 42
■ Selecting the Subtitle Language ............................................................................................... 42
■
Repeat Play
............................................................................................................................ 43
■ Selecting the Audio Language .................................................................................................. 44
■ Using the Mark Function .......................................................................................................... 45
■ MP3/WMA Play ....................................................................................................................... 46
■ Program Play & Random Play .................................................................................................. 48
■ Picture CD Playback ................................................................................................................ 49
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 RCA Cable ....................................................... 11
■Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment..................................... 11
■Deck Control Keys ...............................................................................................................12
■Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control............................................................................ 13
■Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................... 13
◆SETTING UPYOUR DVD-VCR
■Selecting the Colour Mode................................................................................................... 14
■Intelligent Picture Control.....................................................................................................15
■Intelligent Picture Control (Remote Control) ........................................................................ 15
■Auto Power off...................................................................................................................... 16
■Screen Messages ................................................................................................................ 17
■Selecting the Cassette Type................................................................................................ 17
■Repeat Play.......................................................................................................................... 18
■S-VHS Play.......................................................................................................................... 18
◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■Selecting the Recording Speed........................................................................................... 19
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette.......................................................................................... 20
■Recording a Programme Immediately................................................................................. 20
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop..................................................................... 21
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Safety Instructions
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Contents (cont.)
Symbols
1 1
☛
➢
Press/push Hold down
= Step number
Important Note
1
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.
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 Corpration 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.
◆KARAOKE FUNCTIONS (DVD)
■Beginning Karaoke Functions.............................................................................................. 51
■Key Control .......................................................................................................................... 51
■Reserving a Song................................................................................................................. 52
■Cancellation of reservation................................................................................................... 52
■Vocal Fader.......................................................................................................................... 53
■Guide Melody ...................................................................................................................... 53
■Score Function..................................................................................................................... 53
■Types of Karaoke disc ......................................................................................................... 53
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Technical Specifications....................................................................................................... 54
■Problems and Solutions (VCR)............................................................................................ 55
■Troubleshooting Guide (DVD).............................................................................................. 56
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Front View of the DVD-VCR
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Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :
* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
~DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
•Playback
Region
Number
•PAL colour
system in U.K,
France, Germany,
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
STANDBY/ON
MIC 1
VOLUME
STOP REW PLAY FF
TRACKING
SELECT EZ VIEW
ECHO
MIC 2
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PLAY/STILL
BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REW /SKIP BACK
BUTTON EJECT BUTTON
F.F / SKIP
NEXT BUTTON SELECT
EZ VIEW BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
OPEN/CLOSE
BUTTON ECHO BUTTONS
VOLUME + / -
BUTTON
DVD DECK
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
MIC JACK
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
Rear View of the DVD-VCR
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
TRACKING❷
LINE OUT TO TV
(COMPOSITE)
AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV
(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
S-VIDEO OUT JACK
S-VIDEO OUT JACK
LINE IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SOCKET (COAXIAL)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
LINE OUT TO TV
(COMPOSITE)
AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV
(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
LINE IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SOCKET (COAXIAL)
< DVD-V62K >
< DVD-V65K >
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Display Indicators
Accessories
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.
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
PROG
/
TRK
OK
KARAOKESEARCH
KARAOKE
VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL
& BATTERIES AUDIO & VIDEO
CABLE
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
STEREO
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
1The DVD Deck is active
2A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded
3The time, counter position, time remaining or
current deck status is displayed
4VHS tape is inserted
5The VCR Deck is active
6A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded
7The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing
(The current TV show or video is broadcast in
Stereo)
8 A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.
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Infrared Remote Control
1STANDBY/ON
2SHUTTLE << / >>
3KARAOKE SEARCH /
4CLEAR
5DVD, VCR SELECT
6AUDIO
7VOLUME +/-
8REWIND
SKIP BACK
9STOP
10 SUBTITLE
11 MENU
12 UP
13 LEFT
14 DOWN
15 SPEED SP/LP
16 RECORD
17 TIMER
18 ANGLE
IPC
19 OPEN/CLOSE
20 0-9
21 KARAOKE
22 INPUT SEL.
23 F.ADV/STEP
24 PROG/TRK
25 FAST-FORWARD
SKIP NEXT
26 PLAY/STILL
27 INFO.
28 RETURN
29 RIGHT
30 OK
31 EZ VIEW
32 DISC MENU
33 MARK
SEARCH
34 MODE
REPEAT
★
Not used
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
PROG / TRK
OK
KARAOKE SEARCH
KARAOKE
VOLUME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
➛➛ ❿❿
★
★
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable (★DVD-V65K)
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
☛◆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.
2
3
TV
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
MIC JACK Front MIC JACK IN ◆MIC
LINE Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆Television
(DVD/V62K) ◆Other VCR
LINE Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆Television
(DVD/V65K) ◆Other VCR
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆Audio out (DVD only)
COMPONENT Rear RCA Out ◆COMPONENT out (DVD only)
output
Digital AUDIO Rear Coaxial Out ◆Digital Audio out (DVD only)
output
S-VIDEO Rear S-JACK Out ◆S-Video out (DVD only)
output
☛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.
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
MIC 1 MIC 2
Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment (★DVD-V65K)
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
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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.
➢Before using the VCR operation of 14~30 pages, press
the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR
mode.
Before using the DVD operation of 31~53 pages, press
the DVD button on the remote control to select and
watch DVD.
STANDBY/ON ST
1
STANDBY/ON
KARAOKE S
1
PROG / TRK
VOLUME
PROG / TRK
KARAOKE SEARCH
KARAOKE
VOLUME
23
4
12
GB
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
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 to exit the menu.
Time Date Year
Clock Set
12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2003 WED
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
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Intelligent Picture Control
Intelligent Picture Control ( Remote Control )
VCR
VCR
The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the
sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own
preferences.
1During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the OK or ❿.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
3Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the
User Set option.
4Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option.
Result: The User Set menu is displayed.
5Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the IPC option is
selected.
6Press the Ok or ❿ buttons to select the IPC (intelligent picture
control) option.
➢When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
7To adjust the sharpness manually, press the ❷
button to turn the
IPC mode OFF.
8Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is displayed according to
your preferences.
➢If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the
PICTURE menu disappears automatically.
9On completion, press the RETURN button again.
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
User Set
1During playback, press the IPC button.
Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed.
2Press the ❷ button to turn the IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
option ON and OFF.
➢When Intelligent Picture Control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
3To adjust the sharpness manually, select Intelligent Picture Control
mode OFF.
◆The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
4Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is displayed according to
your preferences.
➢If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the
PICTURE menu disappears automatically.
5On completion, press the IPC button again.
OK
1
User Set
Colour System : Auto
IPC : On
On
Off
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Selecting the Colour Mode
Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.
➢ ◆When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD-
VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your
TV. If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB.
If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set
NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the
User Set option.
3Press the OK or ❿ to select this option.
Result: The User Set menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Colour
System option is selected.
5Press the OK or ❿ button to select Auto ➝ PAL ➝ MESECAM
➝ B/W.
B/W Black and White
6On completion, press RETURN three time to exit the menu.
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
User Set
IPC : On
User Set
Colour System : Auto
Auto
PAL
MESECAM
B/W
VCR
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Screen Messages
Selecting the Cassette Type
Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR
and the television.
You can choose to display or hide this information on the television
screen (except for the SEARCH, Programming MENU and
Timer functions, which cannot be hidden).
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Screen
Messages option is selected.
3To... Press OK or ❿ , until...
Display on-screen information On is displayed.
Hide on-screen information Off is displayed.
4On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
VCR Setup
Repeat Play : Off
S-VHS : Off
Tape Select : E 180
On
Off
If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on
a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.
1After pressing the MENU press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons
to select the VCR option.
2Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option.
Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed.
3Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Tape
Select option is selected.
4Press the OK or ❿ buttons as many times as required, until the
correct cassette length is displayed.
E180 E240
E 300 E260
5Press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
E180
E240
E260
E300
VCR
VCR
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Auto Power Off
The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR
if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the
selected time.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Auto Power
Off option is selected.
3Press the OK or ❿ buttons, until you select the time of Auto Power
Off interval.
Off 1Hour 2Hour 3Hour
4On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Off
1Hour
2Hour
3Hour
VCR
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Selecting the Recording Speed VCR
You can record a cassette at two different speeds:
◆SP (Standard Play)
◆LP (Long Play)
In Long Play modes:
◆Each cassette lasts twice as long
◆The recording is of a slightly lower quality
To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on the
remote control, until...
In standard play mode SP is displayed.
In long play mode LP is displayed.
T ype Recording Time (in SP)
E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours
E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours
E-260 260 mins. or
4 hours and 20 mins.
E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours
OK
Repeat Play
S-VHS Play
You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from
beginning to end.
1After pressing the MENU, press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons
to select the VCR option.
2Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option.
Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed.
3Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Repeat
Play option is selected.
4To... Press OK or ❿ , until...
Repeat play On is displayed.
Do not wish to repeat play Off is displayed.
5On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
VCR Setup
Repeat Play : Off
S-VHS : Off
Tape Select : E 180
The DVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS tapes.
1During S-VHS play mode after pressing the MENU press the
corresponding
 , ❷ buttons to select the VCR option.
2Press the OK or ❿ button to select this option.
Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed.
3Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the S-VHS option
is selected.
4To... Press OK or ❿ , until...
S-VHS play On is displayed.
Do not wish to S-VHS play Off is displayed.
5On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
To watch S-VHS tapes, set the S-VHS mode to On in the VCR
Setup.
Off
On
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
VCR Setup
Repeat Play : Off
S-VHS : Off
Tape Select : E 180
Off
On
VCR
VCR
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Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of
programmes.
Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of
time.
1Switch on the television.
2Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening
covered with adhesive tape.
Result: The DVD-VCR is switched on automatically.
3Press the VCR button.
4Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 19).
5Hold the REC button (
●
) down for a while to start recording.
Result: The record indicator appears on the television screen
and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on the
tape (see page 25).
6Press the REC button (
●
) several times to increase the
recording time in:
◆30-minute intervals up to four hours
◆1-hour intervals up to nine hours
Result: The length is displayed on the television displays. The
selected programme is recorded for the length of time
requested. At the end of that time, the DVD-VCR stops
recording automatically and power off.
7If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press
STANDBY/ON.
☛If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
◆The recording stops and power off.
OK
PROG / TRK
KARAOKE
VOLUME
5
3
4
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC ●
VCR
STANDBY/ON
MIC1
VOLUME
STOP REW PLAY FF
TRACKING
SELECTEZ VIEW
ECHO
MIC2
2
Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Recording Immediately
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.
When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape.
1If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small
screwdriver.
2To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
1
1Switch on the television.
2Press the VCR button.
3Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 19).
4Hold REC (
●
) down for a while to start recording.
Result:
The record indicator appears on the television and
DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape
(see page 25).
5To stop recording, press
■
once.
➢◆If your DVD-VCR ejects the cassette when you start
recording, check to make sure that the cassette’s
safety tab is intact or that the opening (created by a
broken safety tab) is covered with adhesive tape.
◆If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the
cassette rewinds automatically.
OK
5
OK
PROG / TRK
KARAOKE SEARCH
KARAOKE
VOLUME
4
2
3
VCR
VCR
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Selecting the Audio Output Mode (★DVD-V65K)
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the
loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available.
Option Description
L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.
R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel.
MONO Used to listen to the sound on the normal mono channel.
L R Used to listen to Hi-Fi stereo sound on the left and right
channels.
➢When playing back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi, the
sound switches to Hi-Fi after five seconds of Mono.
To select the sound mode, simply press the AUDIO button on the remote
control until the required option is displayed.
LR
L R MONO
PROG / TRK
VOLUME
You can play a cassette in slow motion.
➢No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow
motion.
1Press:
◆ ❿ll to start playing the cassette
◆ ❿ll button one more time to make still mode.
◆ ❿❿ to start SLOW mode.
◆ ❿❿
or
➛➛ button as many times as required to decrease or
increase the speed respectively
◆To return to the normal speed, press the ❿ll
button twice.
2When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.
Press the TRK ( or ) buttons to minimize this effect.
☛When you have been using the Slow Motion function for
more than about two minutes, the DVD-VCR will
automatically play to protect the:
◆Cassette
◆Video heads
PROG / TRK
VOLUME
2
2
1
1
VCR
VCR
This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.
1Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR.
2Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the
cassette is intact, press
❿ll .
Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
➢When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized
automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
When playing a cassette, if the end of the tape is reached,
the cassette is rewound automatically.
3To... Then press...
Stop the playback
■
(STOP).
Eject the cassette (EJECT).
Playing a Cassette
MIC 1 MIC 2
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Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment
manually to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment
manually by pressing the TRK ( or ) buttons until the picture is clear
and stable.
Result:◆The tracking bar appears.
◆The image is adjusted.
◆The tracking bar disappears when you release the button.
PROG / TRK
VOLUME
VCR
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Searching for a Specific Sequence
Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is
automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.
The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a
specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the
direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows:
➢This DVD-VCR uses a standard indexing system (VISS). As
a result, it will recognize any indexes marked by other
VCRs using the same system and vice versa.
Go To 0:00:00 Stop
Use this feature when you want to search for the 0:00:00 counter position
on a cassette. Press the CLEAR button at the point on the tape where you
want to set the counter to 0:00:00.
The VCR will rewind or fast forward, searching for the 0:00:00 counter
position, and then automatically stop at that position.
1After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding  or ❷
buttons, until the Go To (0:00:00) option is selected.
2Press the OK or ❿ .
End Search
Use this feature when you want to search for a blank position to record a
program on a cassette.
The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank position, and then
automatically stop at that position.If the VCR reaches the end of the tape
during end search, the tape will be ejected.
1After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding  or ❷
buttons, until the End Search option is selected.
2Press the OK or ❿ .
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➞
etc.
Prev
Seq.
Seq. being
played
Next
Seq. etc.
OK
VCR
1
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds
You can:
◆Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)
◆Advance one frame at a time
➢No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame.
1Press:
◆ ❿ll to start playing the cassette
◆ ❿ll button one more time to make still mode.
◆F.ADV/STEP to advance frame by frame
2To return to normal playback, press ❿ll .
➢Vertical stability: When playing back frame by frame,
interference may be seen on the screen. Press the TRK
( or )buttons to minimize this effect.
You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to
nine times the normal speed).
Example: You wish to analyze a sportsperson’s technique,
movement by movement.
The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control
➢No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable
speeds.
1Press:
◆ ❿ll during playback
◆SHUTTLE ( << ) to play the cassette backwards
◆SHUTTLE ( >> ) to play the cassette forwards
2Each time you press a SHUTTLE button, the speed is changed as
shown in the following illustration.
REVERSE REVERSE REVERSE SLOW SLOW PLAY PLAY PLAY
PLAY PLAY PLAY STILL MOTION MOTION PLAY X3 X5 X9
X9 X5 X3 X1/10 X1/5
KARAOKE SEARCH
KARAOKE
PROG / TRK
VOLUME
11
1
VCR
VCR
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Using the Tape Counter
The tape counter:
◆Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes
(hours, minutes and seconds)
◆Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR
◆Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily
☛If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you
must indicate the type of cassette being used.
1Insert a cassette in your DVD-VCR.
2To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a sequence:
◆Press INFO. twice to display the counter
◆Press CLEAR when you want to set the tape counter to zero
3When you are ready,
◆Start playback or Recording.
◆Press the
■
button.
◆To fast-froward or rewind to the sequence at which the
counter was set to zero, press
➛➛ or ❿❿ .
➢Some DVD-VCR information, such as the counter, can be
displayed on the television screen (unless you have
deactivated the Screen messages mode; refer to page 17).
Press INFO.:
◆Once to display the current function, programme
number, recording speed, date, time and counter
◆Twice to display the counter only
◆Three times to display the time remaining on the
cassette
◆Four times to clear the display
0:00:00
PROG / TRK
KARAOKE SEARCH
KARAOKE
VOLUME
2
VCR
Searching for a Specific Sequence
Intro Scan
1After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding  or ❷
buttons, until the Intro Scan option is selected.
2Press the OK or ❿.
3Press the ➛➛
or
❿❿
buttons depending on the direction
where your desired programme is located.
4When an Index mark is found the DVD-VCR will playback the tape
for 5 seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next
Index mark.
5If you want to watch the tape from a particular Index, simply press
❿
II
.
Index Skip Search:
This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific
point on a tape: E.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes
on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by
using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2
simply by pressing the SEARCH button.
1After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding  or ❷
buttons, until the Intro Scan option is selected.
2Press the OK or ❿.
3Press the ➛➛
or
❿❿
buttons twice more. This will take
you directly to the start of the desired programme is located.
4These Index searches can be made forwards: (press ❿❿ ) or
backwards: (press
➛➛ ). ( ➛➛ -20
● ●
0
● ●
+20 ❿❿✌
5 To cancel an Index search simply press the ❿
II
or
■
button.
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INDEX SEARCH : - 6
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STANDBY/ON
MIC1
VOLUME
STOP REW PLAY FF
TRACKING
SELECTEZVIEW
ECHO
MIC2
Using the Assemble Edit Function
Recoding from Another VCR or Camcorder
This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific
position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene
change.
1Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR.
2Press the ❿ll button to start playback.
3When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new
recording, press the
❿ll button.
4Press the F.ADV/STEP button again as often as
necessary to advance frame by frame, until the exact recording
position is located.
5While the DVD-VCR is in still mode, hold the REC button (
●
)
down for a while to activate the Assemble Edit function.
6Press the ❿ll button to start recording.
7When you have finished recording, press
■
.
OK
PROG / TRK
VOLUME
2
5
4
You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another video
source, such as another VCR or a camcorder.
☛ It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded
cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the
permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright.
1Connect the DVD-VCR, from which the cassette is to be copied, to
the appropriate RCA audio and video input connectors on the
rear of your DVD-VCR, as indicated on page 11.
2Insert a blank cassette in your DVD-VCR.
3Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other video source (VCR or
camcorder).
4Press the INPUT SEL. button to select the appropriate input on
your DVD-VCR: LINE IN for the RCA input.
5Start playing back the cassette to be copied.
6Hold REC (
●
) down for a while to start recording on your
DVD-VCR.
7When you have finished recording, press
■
on both VCR and
DVD-VCR.
➢If you wish to view the cassette being copied:
◆Your DVD-VCR must be connected as usual to the
television (see page 11 for further details)
OK
7
6
2
VCR
VCR
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable
You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR
using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on
the equipment chosen.
Examples:◆You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a
second VCR .
◆You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken
with a camcorder .
☛◆Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR
are switched off before connecting the cables.
1Connect one end of the RCA audio/video cable into the VIDEO
INPUT socket on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
2Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into the appropriate
output connector on the other system (VCR or camcorder).
3Connect one end of the RCA audio cable supplied into the AUDIO
INPUT sockets on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
➢Take care to respect the colour coding of the left and right
channels.
4Plug the other end of the audio cable into the appropriate output
connectors on the other system (VCR, camcorder or Hi-Fi sound
system).
1
3
1
3
VCR
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Choosing a Connection DVD
The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with
a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this
connection.
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
DVD-VCR
Television
Connection to an Audio System Connection to an Television
Dolby Digital Decoder
Digital Audio Input Jack
Digital Audio out
Jack S-Video
Jack
PROG / TRK
KARAOKE SEARCH
KARAOKE
VOLUME
1Press the STANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE tape.
2Connect Mic into MIC1 or MIC2 jack.
Then the KARAOKE mode is transferred “ON” mode.
◆Disconnect the Mic makes the KARAOKE mode transfer to
“OFF” mode automatically.
◆Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control.
Press the
➛ or ❿ button to select KARAOKE mode “ON”.
3To adjust the Mic volume and ECHO level, press the VOLUME
and ECHO
 or ❷ keys front pannel.
4To sing with accompaniment.
1Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons to select the SCORE
mode.
3Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select the SCORE mode “ON”.
4Score will pop up whenever a song is completed.
1Press the STANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE tape.
2Press the KARAOKE button to turn the KARAOKE mode ON.
3Press ❿ll to start playing the cassette.
4When you want the next song during playing a song, press the
KARAOKE SEARCH
❿❿ or KARAOKE SEARCH ➛➛ buttons on the
remote control.
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KARAOKE :ON ➛❿
❿
SCORE :ON ➛❿
Using the KARAOKE Function
VCR
SCORE Function
VCR
KARAOKE SEARCH Function
VCR
RCA Jack
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Setting Up the Language Features DVD
1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button.
3Select Language Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or
❿ button.
4Select Audio using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button.
5Press the  , ❷ buttons to select ‘English’ .
- Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack language to be
the original language the disc is recorded in.
- Select “Others” if the language you want is not listed.
6Press the OK button.
- English is selected and the screen returns to DVD menu.
1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button.
3Select Language Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or
❿ button.
4Select Subtitle using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿
button.
5Use the  , ❷ buttons to select ‘English’.
- Select “Automatic” if you want the subtitle language to be the
same as the language selected as the audio preference.
- Select “Others” if the language you want is not listed.
Some discs may not contain the language you
select as your initial language; in that case the disc will use its
original language setting.
6Press the OK button.
- English is selected and the screen returns to DVD menu.
Using the Audio Language
Using the Subtitle Language
Language Setup
Disc Menu : English
Audio : English
Subtitle : Automatic
Subtitle
Subtitle Language
Automatic
DVD Setup
Audio Setup
Display Setup
Parental Setup :
Language Setup
Language Setup
Disc Menu : English
Audio : English
Subtitle : Automatic
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Setting Up the Language Features
DVD
If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language
in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a
movie.
This function changes the text language only on the disc menu
screens.
1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button
3Select Language Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the
OK or
❿ button.
4Select Disc Menu using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿
button.
5Use the  , ❷ buttons to select ‘English’.
- Select “Others” if the language you want is not listed.
6Press the OK button.
- English is selected and the screen returns to DVD menu.
Using the Disc Menu Language
Language Setup
Disc Menu : English
Audio : English
Subtitle : Automatic
Disc Menu Language
Disc Menu
DVD Setup
Audio Setup
Display Setup
Parental Setup :
Language Setup
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Setting Up the Display Options
1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button.
3Select Display Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿
button.
4Use the  , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the
OK or
❿ button.
• TV Aspect
Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to
adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio).
1. 4:3 Letter Box :
Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD
supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen.
Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
2. 4:3 Pan Scan :
Select this for conventional size TVs when you want to see the
central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of
movie picture will be cut off.)
3. 16:9 Wide :
You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.
• Black Level
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.(On/Off)
• NTSC Disc Output
“NTSC” if the screen only has one NTSC-video entrance. If this
is not the case, you can choose to leave “ PAL 60Hz” as is.
• DVD Out
Component : Sends COMPONENT signal (Y, Pb, Pr) to the
component video out JACK.
S-Video : Sends S-VIDEO signal to the S-VIDEO OUT JACK.
Video : Sends COMPOSITE VIDEO signal to the Scart JACK.
DVD
NTSC Disc Output
DVD Out
TV Aspect
Black Level
Display Setup
: 4:3 L-Box
: PAL 60Hz
: Component
DVD Setup
Audio Setup
Display Setup
Parental Setup :
Language Setup
Setting Up the Audio Options
1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button.
3Select Audio Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿
button.
4Use the  , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the
OK or
❿ button.
• Dolby Digital Out
1. PCM:
Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.
Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs.
2. Bitstream :
Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH).
Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.
➢ • Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be
heard.
• MPEG-2 Digital Out
1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.
Select PCM when using the Analog
Audio Outputs.
2. Bitstream : Converts to MPEG-2 Digital Bitstream (5.1CH or
7.1CH).Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.
• DTS
1. Off : Doesn’t output digital signal.
2. On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only.
Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder.
• Dynamic Compression
1. On : To select dynamic compression.
2. Off : To select the standard range.
• PCM Down Sampling
1. On : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is not
96KHz compatible.
In this case, the 96KHz signals will be down converted to
48KHZ.
2. Off : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is
96KHz compatible.
In this case, all signals will be output without any changes.
DVD
➢ •
How to make the SETUP menu disappear or return to menu screen during set up;
Press RETURN or
➛ button.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
DTS
Dolby Digital Out
MPEG-2 Digital Out
PCM Down Sampling
DVD Setup
Audio Setup
Display Setup
Parental Setup :
Language Setup
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A/V Receiver Connections
To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD
offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete
Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six
Surround Sound speakers.
Before You Begin...
• If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder,
you have the option to bypass the DVD-VCR’s built-in Dolby
Digital Decoder. Use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connection
below.
1 Digital Audio Out
Connect a digital coaxial cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to their corresponding
Digital Audio Input jacks on your A/V Receiver:
• Coaxial
• Use whichever connection is available on your A/V Receiver.
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
To Digital Audio Input of an A/V
Receiver with a Dolby Digital
Decoder
DVD
Setting Up the Parental Control
The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that
have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of
DVDs that your family watches.
There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.
1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button.
3Select Parental Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or
❿ button.
4Use OK or ❿ to select Yes if you want to use a password.
The Enter Password screen appears.
5Enter your password. The Re-Enter Password
screen appears to confirm the password.
Ok your password again. The Parental Control screen appears.
• About the Rating Level ;
The Rating Level will work only when Use Password is set to
Yes. To unlock the player, use
 , ❷ to select No. Use OK or ❿
to select Rating Level. Press OK.
- Use
 , ❷ to select the level(e.g. Level 6) and press OK. Discs
that contain Level 7 will now not play.
- To cancel the rating level, use OK or
❿ to select No in Use
Password.
• About the Change Password ;
- Use
 , ❷ to select Change Password.
Press OK. The Change Password screen appears.
- Ok your new password. Re-enter the new password again.
➢
• How to make the SETUP menu disappear or return to menu
screen during set up; Press RETURN or
➛ button.
• If you have forgotten your password, see Forget Password in
the Troubleshooting Guide. (See page 56)
DVD
DVD Setup
Audio Setup
Display Setup
Parental Setup :
Language Setup
Use Password
Parental Setup
: No
~
Enter New Password
Yes
No
Yes
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OK
PROG / TRK
VOLUME
OK
1
3
2
3
5
Special Playback Features
During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following
special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ll
(Play/Still) button.
1 Still
Press the ❿ll (Play/Still) button on the remote control during
playback.
•The picture will still and the audio will mute.
•To resume playback, press the
❿ll (Play/Still) button.
•If the player is left in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop
automatically.
2 Frame Advance (Step)
While in playback mode, press the F.ADV/STEP button on the
remote control to advance one frame at a time.
•Audio is muted during Frame Advance mode.
•Press
❿ll (Play/Still) to resume normal playback.
NOTE: Frame Advance operates only in the forward direction.
3 Skip Forward/Back
While a CD or DVD disc is in Play mode, press the Skip
Forward/Back (
❿❿ l / l ➛➛ ) buttons on the remote control or front
panel to jump forward and backward through disc chapters/tracks.
•Skip Forward will jump to the next chapter/track.
•Skip Back will jump to the beginning of the current chapter/track.
•Press Skip Back again to jump to the beginning of the previous
chapter/track.
Search Forward/Back
While a disc is in Play mode, press and hold the Forward/Back
(
❿❿ / ➛➛ ) buttons on the remote control or front panel to visually
search forward/backward at 2X - 4X - 8X - 16X - 32X - 128X speed.
Press
❿ll (Play/Still) button to resume normal speed.
4 Slow Motion
During playback, press the ❿ll (Play/Still) button to Still the image.
Then use the Search Forward (
❿❿ ) to play in slow motion at
variable speeds.
•Each press increases the slow motion speed playback to 1/8, 1/4
or 1/2 normal speed.
•Audio is muted during slow motion playback.
5 Stop/Resume
•Press the Stop button once to stop playback. To resume the
DVD/CD from the point where the disc stopped, press the
❿ll
(Play/Still) button.
•Press the
■
(Stop) button twice to completely stop playback.
The next time you press
❿ll (Play/Still), the disc will start over
from the beginning.
DVD
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