Samsung DVD-V530 User manual

DVD-VCR
DVD-V530
www.samsung.com.au
PAL
EJECT
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
OK
Instruction Manual
®
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Contents
◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■Selecting the Recording Speed................................................................................................. 30
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette ............................................................................................... 31
■Recording a Programme Immediately....................................................................................... 31
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop .......................................................................... 32
■Using the Feature......................................................................................................... 33
■Modifying Programming................................................................................................34
■Using the Timer Programming Feature..................................................................................... 35
■Checking a Preset Recording ................................................................................................... 36
■Cancelling a Preset Recording................................................................................................. 36
◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette .................................................................................................................... 37
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually....................................................................................... 37
■Selecting the Audio Output Mode ............................................................................................. 38
■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion............................................................................................ 38
■Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame....................................................................................... 39
■Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds................................................................................... 39
■Searching for a Specific Sequence........................................................................................... 40
■Using the Tape Counter............................................................................................................ 42
■Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable........................................................................... 43
■Using the Assemble Edit Function ............................................................................................ 44
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder ............................................................................ 44
■Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control........................................................................... 45
◆DVD FUNCTIONS
■Choosing a Connection............................................................................................................. 46
■ Setting Up the Language Features ................................................................................................. 47
■ Setting Up the Audio Options ......................................................................................................... 48
■ Setting Up the Display Options ...................................................................................................... 50
■ Setting Up the Parental Control ..................................................................................................... 51
■ A/V Receiver Connections ............................................................................................................ 52
■ Special Playback Features ............................................................................................................ 53
■ Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) ............................................................................................. 54
■ Using the Display Function ............................................................................................................ 56
■ Changing the Camera Angle ......................................................................................................... 57
■ Selecting the Subtitle Language ..................................................................................................... 57
■
Repeat Play
................................................................................................................................. 58
■ Selecting the Audio Language ....................................................................................................... 59
■ Using the Mark Function ............................................................................................................... 60
■ MP3/WMA Play ............................................................................................................................ 61
■ Program Play & Random Play ....................................................................................................... 63
■ Picture CD Playback ..................................................................................................................... 64
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 Receiber 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................................................................................ 17
■Setting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................17
■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 ................................................................................... 24
■Selecting the Colour Mode.......................................................................................................24
■NICAM (Newzealand Model only) ................................................................................................ 25
■Intelligent Picture Control......................................................................................................... 26
■Intelligent Picture Control (Remote Control) ............................................................................ 26
■Extend..........................................................................................................................27
■Auto Power off ......................................................................................................................... 27
■Screen Messages .................................................................................................................... 28
■Selecting the Cassette Type.................................................................................................... 28
■Repeat Play ............................................................................................................................. 29
■S-VHS Play.............................................................................................................................. 29
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Safety Instructions
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Contents (cont.)
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 66
■Problems and Solutions (VCR)............................................................................................. 67
■Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) .............................................................................................. 68
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 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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Front View of the DVD-VCR
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GB GB
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.)
* 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.
~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
Rear View of the DVD-VCR
LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
L Pr Y
R Pb
COAXIAL
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO OUT
RF ANTENNA INPUT
RF OUT TO TV
LINE IN 1
LINE OUT TO TV
(COMPOSITE)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SOCKET (OPTICAL)
S-VIDEO OUT JACK
AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV
(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
EJECT
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
LINE IN2 VIDEO
INPUT JACK
PLAY/STILL
BUTTON EZ VIEW
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
REW /SKIP BACK
BUTTON RECORD
BUTTON EJECT BUTTON
F.F / SKIP NEXT
BUTTON PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTON
OPEN/CLOSE
BUTTON VCR SELECT BUTTON
DVD SELECT BUTTON
DVD DECK
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
LINE IN2 AUDIO L, R
INPUT JACK
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SOCKET (COAXIAL)
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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
REMOTE CONTROL
& BATTERIES AUDIO & VIDEO
CABLE
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
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.
9
GB
8
GB
Infrared Remote Control
1STANDBY/ON
2SHUTTLE << / >>
3CLEAR
4DVD
5TV MUTE. AUDIO
6VOLUME +/–
7REWIND
SKIP BACK
8STOP
9SUBTITLE
10 MENU
11 UP
12 LEFT
13 DOWN
14 SPEED
15 RECORD
16 TIMER
17 ANGLE
IPC
18 OPEN/CLOSE
19 0-9
20
TV/VCR (Feature unavailable
on this model)
21 VCR, TV SELECT
22 INPUT SEL.
F.ADV/STEP
23 PROG
TRACKING
24 FAST-FORWARD
SKIP NEXT
25 PLAY/STILL
26 INFO.
27 RETURN
28 RIGHT
29 OK
30 EZ VIEW
31 DISC MENU
32 MARK
SEARCH
33 MODE
REPEAT
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
OK
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
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LINE OUT
AUDIO
L
R
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 on
the rear of your DVD-VCR.
3Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the 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 quality pictures and sound 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.
TV
LINE OUT
AUDIO
L
R
3
2
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.
TV
4
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 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆Television
◆Other VCR
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆Audio out (DVD only)
LINE 2 Front LINE 2 In ◆Audio in
Audio/Video Video in
COMPONENT Rear RCA Out ◆COMPONENT out (DVD only)
output
S-VIDEO Rear S-JACK Out ◆S-Video out (DVD only)
output
Digital AUDIO Rear Optical Out ◆Digital Audio out (DVD only)
output coaxial
OUT TO TV Rear 75 ΩOut ◆Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 ΩIn ◆Aerial
coaxial ◆Cable television network
◆Satellite receiver
☛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.
LINE OUT
AUDIO
L
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Aerial
RF coaxial cable
2
3
TV
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Pr Y
Pb
COAXIAL
DIGITALAUDIO
OPT
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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 button.
6Press 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.
Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment
2
LINE OUT CO
AUDIO
L
R
TV
Auto setup
Please wait 00 %
Clock Set
12 : 00 1/JAN / 2003/WED
Time Date Year
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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GB
14
GB
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 1 (rear AV
input), and Line 2 (front AV input).
•Input select is only available when the VCR deck is selected.
➢Before using the VCR operation of 19~45 pages, press
the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR
mode.
Before using the DVD operation of 46~65 pages, press
the DVD button on the remote control to select and
watch DVD.
1
STANDBY/ON
1
23
4
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
2
4
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 25 and Problems and Solutions on
page 69).
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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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
Setting the Date and Time
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).
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
1
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
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
OK
4
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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:TheInstall 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 DVD-VCR will be deleted.
5Press OK button.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.
6Press 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.
7If 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 date 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
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.
4Press the  or ❷ buttons to select language you want.
Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then
press the OK button.
5On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Language Set
English
OK
1
Auto Setup
Please Wait
15%
Australia Model
Newzealand Model
VCR
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Clearing a Preset Station
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GB
If you have stored a TV station:
◆That you do not require
◆At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.
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:TheInstall 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:TheTV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the required
preset TV station (PR) is selected.
7Press the CLEAR button.
8Repeat the same procedure from Step 6onwards until all the
required stations have been cleared.
9On completion, press the RETURN button four times to exit the
menu.
☛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 14
13 Repeat this procedure from Step 6onwards, 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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GB
VCR
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
TV STATION TABLE
PR CH NAME
1
2
3
4
5
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
PR CH NAME
1 21
2
3
4
5
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
VCR Output CH : CH 38
Australia Model
Newzealand Model
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
VCR Output CH : CH 38
Australia Model
Newzealand Model
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Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)
(Newzealand Model only)
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You can rearrange the Station Table and give different
programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own
preferences.
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 buttons 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 button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the required
preset TV programme is selected.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the same time on
the television screen.
7To change the programme number assigned to a station press
the OK button on the remote control. (For example, To move a
TV station in programme 1 to programme 3)
8Press the  or ❷ buttons to select required position.
And then press OK again to swap the position.
9On completion, press the RETURN button four times to exit the
menu.
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Changing the Preset Station Table VCR
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the
pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the
pictures.
Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the
frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
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  or ❷ buttons, until the VCR Output CH option
is selected.
5Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69) by pressing
the OK or
❿ buttons (Australia:CH28 ~ CH69).
CH28 .. CH38 .. CH69
CH21 .. CH36 .. CH69
6On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 14).
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
PR CH NAME
1 21
2
3
4
5
- - - -
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
PR CH NAME
1
2
3 21
4
5
- - - -
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the
TV set connected to your VCR.
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 button to select this option.
Result:TheInstall menu is displayed.
4Press the  or ❷ buttons, until the TV System option is
selected.
5 Press the ➛ or ❿ button to select G or K.
6On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
G
K
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
VCR Output CH : CH 38
Australia Model
Newzealand Model
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
Install
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
VCR Output CH : CH 38
Install
Australia Model
Newzealand Model
CH:28
:
CH:38
:
CH:69
CH:21
:
CH:36
:
CH:69
(Australia Model)
(Newzealand Model)
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Selecting the Colour Mode NICAM (Newzealand Model only)
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:TheUser 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.
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo,
NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language).
NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard
mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound.
Please refer to page 40.
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:TheUser Set menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the NICAM
option is selected.
5To... Press OK or ❿ , until...
Mono mode Off is displayed.
Off: Only set at this position to record
the standard mono sound during a
NICAM broadcast if the stereo
sound is distorted due to inferior
reception conditions.
NICAM mode On is displayed.
On: Normally set at this position.
6On completion, press RETURN three times to exit the menu.
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On
IPC : On
G-Code Extend : Off
User Set
On
Off
Colour System : Auto
IPC : On
G-Code Extend : Off
User Set
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On
IPC : On
G-Code Extend : Off
User Set
Australia Model
Newzealand Model
Auto
PAL
MESECAM
B/W
Auto
PAL
MESECAM
B/W
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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.
Language : English
User Set
Screen Messages : On
Install
Auto Power Off : Off
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Off
1Hour
2Hour
3Hour
To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called
G-CODE EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by
up to 60 minutes.
1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the User Set
option.
3Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option.
Result:TheUser Set menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
G-Code Extend option is selected.
5Press the OK or ❿ buttons to set the G-Code Extend time by
increments of 10 minutes.
6To turn off, press OKor ❿ buttons repeatedly until Off shows.
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Extend VCR
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.
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
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
Colour System : Auto
IPC : On
G-Code Extend : Off
User Set
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On
IPC : On
G-Code Extend : Off
User Set
Australia Model
Newzealand Model
On
Off
On
Off
Colour System : Auto
IPC : On
G-Code Extend : Off
User Set
Colour System : Auto
NICAM : On
IPC : On
G-Code Extend : Off
User Set
Australia Model
Newzealand Model
Off
10
20
30
40
50
60
Off
10
20
30
40
50
60
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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:TheVCR 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.
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Tape Select : E180
Repeat Play : Off
S-VHS : Off
VCR Setup
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
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Repeat Play : Off
VCR Setup
Tape Select : E180
S-VHS : Off
Off
On
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.
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Install
Screen Messages : On
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Install
Repeat Play : Off
S-VHS : Off
VCR Setup
Tape Select : E180
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
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Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Recording a Programme 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
Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corres-
ponding station (unless you are recording via an external video
source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 19 and 20.
1Switch on the television.
2To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if
used).
3Insert 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.
4Select:
◆ The station to be recorded using the PROG ( or ) buttons
or
◆The LINE1, LINE2 source using the INPUT SEL. button for
a satellite tuner or external video source
Result: The station number is displayed and the programme
can be seen on the television.
5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 30).
6Hold 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 40).
7To 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
7
OK
6
4
4
5
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
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Using the Feature
G-Code
Code
Code : 0 - 9
Correct :
Standard
G-Code
Timer Method
OK
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
7
1
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.
2To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if
used).
3Insert 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.
4Select:
◆ The station to be recorded using the PROG ( or ) buttons
or
◆The LINE1, LINE2 source using the INPUT SEL. button for
a satellite tuner or external video source
Result: The channel number is displayed and the
programme can be seen on the television.
5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 30).
6Hold 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 40).
7Press 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.
8If 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.
☛This function is not available in DVD recording
EJECT
AUX
3
OK
6
4
4
5
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC ●
Before presetting your DVD-VCR:
◆Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR
◆Check that the date and time are correct
◆Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be
recorded (safety tab intact)
Up to six programmes can be preset.
1Press the TIMER button.
Result:TheTIMER METHOD is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the G-Code
option is selected.
3Press the ❿ button to select G-Code.
Result: A message is displayed to allow you to enter the
G-Code code.
☛If all six programmes have been set, the message Timer
is Full is displayed. Refer to page 36 if you wish to
cancel a preset recording.
4Press the numeric buttons to enter the code opposite the pro
gramme that you wish to record in your television magazine.
➢If you wish to correct the G-Code code that you are
entering:
◆Press the ➛ button until the digit to be corrected is
cleared
◆Enter the correct digit
5Press the OK button.
Result:
The information concerning the programme is
displayed.
☛When using the G-Code function for the first time with
stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one
time, you must enter the station number manually by
pressing the
 or ❷ buttons. Refer to the following page
if:
◆The programme number or times flash
◆You wish to modify the programme
6If the programme and times are correct, press the RETURN
button.
7Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
8Refer to page 36 if you wish to:
◆Check that your VCR has been programmed correctly
◆Cancel a preset recording
☛The numbers next to each TV programme listing are
G-CODE code numbers, which allow you to
programme your videorecorder instantly with the
remote control. Tap in the G-CODE code for the
programme you wish to record.
™G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-
VCR to record a programme up to one month before that
programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be
preset.
☛Before presetting a recording, check that the date and
time are correct.
1Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the remote control.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Press ❿ to select the input source.
3Select the required station by pressing the  , ❷ buttons or
INPUT SEL. to select the LINE1, LINE2 input sources.
4Press ❿ to select the recording day.
5Select the required day by pressing the  or ❷ buttons.
6Press ❿ to select the recording start time.
7Select the required hour value by pressing the  or ❷ buttons.
8Press ❿ to select the minutes.
9Select the required minute value by pressing the  or ❷
buttons.
10 Press ❿ to select the recording stop time.
11 Select the required recording stop time by pressing the  or ❷
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
12 Press ❿ to select the recording speed.
13 Press the  or ❷ buttons to select the SP (Standard Play), LP
(Long Play), Auto (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.
14 When you have finished, press the RETURN button.
15 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR compares
the timer duration with the remaining time on the
cassette.
➢Auto Tape Speed Select. The DVD-VCR’s “Auto Tape
Speed Select” function compares the duration of the
timer recording to the actual recording time remaining
on the tape loaded. If there is insufficient tape to
complete a timer recording in AUTO mode, the DVD-
VCR automatically switches to LP mode to record the
whole programme.
Using the Timer Programming Feature
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
15
Standard
G-Code
Timer Method
Modifying Programming
If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed,
you can do so before you press MENU a second time to confirm.
If you wish to... Then...
Select an input source other ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes.
than the tuner (LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2) ◆Press the INPUT SEL. button one or more times to change the
input source selection.
Result: The programme number is replaced by:
•The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 source using the INPUT
SEL. button for a satellite tuner or external video
source
➢The input source must be selected before changing any other
value.
Record a programme every day ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time ◆Press the
 or ❷ buttons, until the DLY (Daily) value is
displayed.
Record a programme every week ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time ◆Press the
 or ❷ buttons, until the W- (Week) value is
displayed, followed by the required day.
Example:W-SA (Weekly Saturday)
Extend the recording time ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the STOP selection flashes.
◆Press the  or ❷ buttons to increase or decrease the stop
time.
Select the recording speed ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the recording speed selection
flashes.
◆Press the  or ❷ buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
•AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 37
•SP (Standard Play)
•LP (Long Play)
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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.
NTSC tapes can be played back but cannot be recorded
with this DVD-VCR.
3To... Then press...
Stop the playback
■
(STOP).
Eject the cassette (EJECT).
Playing a Cassette
EJECT
32
3
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.
Checking a Preset Recording
Cancelling a Preset Recording
You can check your preset recordings:
◆When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR
◆If you have forgotten which programmes will be
recorded
1Press TIMER on the remote control.
Result: The timer selection is displayed.
2Press the OK button to select Standard option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
3Press the  or ❷ buttons to select the required programme.
4Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select and change any values as
required. For more details, refer to the previous page.
5On completion, press RETURN twice.
You can cancel any programmes that are:
◆Incorrect
◆No longer required
1Press TIMER on the remote control.
Result: The timer selection is displayed.
2Press the OK button to select Standard option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
3Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the  or ❷
buttons.
4Press the CLEAR button to cancel the selected programme.
Result: All the recording information is deleted and the
broadcast will not be recorded.
5On completion, press RETURN twice.
4
PR Date Start Stop Speed
WE 1 19 : 00 19 : 30 SP
PR Date Start Stop Speed
WE 1 19 : 00 19 : 30 SP
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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
(,)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.
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Selecting the Audio Output Mode
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.
MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and
normal channels.
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.
L R MIX
L R MONO
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
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VCR
VCR VCR
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
VCR
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