Samsung DVD-V5500 User manual

User’s Manual
DVD-V5500
DVD-V6500
www.samsung.com
PAL
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
OK
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Safety Instructions
The following illustrations represent precautions.
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.
DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature
conditions (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 lightning, unplug the DVD-VCR from
the mains jack 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.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
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 be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembling is prohibited.
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Disc Markings
Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:
12 Cm
8 Cm
Single-sided 240 min.
Double-sided 480 min.
Single-sided 80 min.
Double-sided 160 min.
Audio
+
Video
-DVD contains excellent sound and
video due to Dolby Digital, DTS and
MPEG-2 system.
-Various screen and audio functions
can be easily selected through the on-
screen menu.
Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics
DVD
12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
12Cm
8 Cm
Audio
Audio
+
Video
-CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with
better audio quality, less distortion and
less deterioration of audio quality over
time.
-Video with CD sound, VHS quality &
MPEG-1 compression technology.
AUDIO-CD
VIDEO-CD
-DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
-It may not play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R, -RW, DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
-The recorded disc may not run as playback depends on the recording speed.
-Do not run the player with two discs loaded at the same time.
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PAL
Play Region Number
PAL colour system in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc.
Dolby Digital disc
Stereo disc
Digital Audio disc
DTS disc
Disc contains a Divx software product
DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
NTSC
Play Region Number
Both the DVD-VCR 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 be played.
The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
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Contents
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . 3
Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500) . . . . . . 6
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6500) . . . . . . 6
Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . 8
Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Connections
Connections
Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
S-Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Component Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . 12
Connecting to an AV amplifier with
the digital input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . 14
Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Plug & Auto Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Settings
Settings
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . 16
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . 18
Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . 19
Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . 21
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode
(B/G-D/K-I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the VCR Output Channel . . . . . . . 23
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VCR Functions
VCR Functions
Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 24
NICAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . 27
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
S-VHS Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . 28
Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . 28
Recording a Programme Immediately . . . 29
Recording a Programme with
Automatic Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . 30
Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . 30
Using the Timer Programming Feature . . 31
Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . 33
Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . 33
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Playing Back
Playing Back
Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . 34
Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . 35
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . 35
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . 35
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . 35
Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . 36
Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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DVD Fuctions
DVD Fuctions
Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . 39
Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . 42
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . 43
DivX(R) Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . 49
Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . 50
Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . 51
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Repeat Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Ato B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) . . 55
Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DivX/MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Reference
Reference
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) . . . . . . . . . 62
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . 63
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Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500)
Overviews
1. DVD DECK
2. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
3. VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT
4. EJECT BUTTON
5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON
6. REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON
7. STOP BUTTON
8. PLAY/STILL BUTTON
9. FAST FORWARD / SKIP NEXT BUTTON
10. RECORD BUTTON
11. COPY BUTTON
12. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
13. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
14. DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON
15. PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON
16. LINE IN 2 VIDEO INPUT JACK
17. LINE IN 2 AUDIO L / R INPUT JACK
12 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6500)
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12 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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Rear View of the DVD-VCR
1. ANTENA INPUT
2. RF OUT TO TV
3. LINE IN 1 (Audio / Video)
4. LINE OUT (Audio / Video)
5. LINE AUDIO OUT (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
6. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)
7. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
8. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
9. S-VIDEO OUT
2 4 6 8 9
1 3 5 7
Display Indicators
1. The DVD Deck is active.
2. Disc is loaded.
3. The time, counter position or current deck status
is displayed.
4. VHS tape is inserted.
5. The VCR Deck is active.
6. A Timer Recording is programmed or in
progress.
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Accessories Inserting Batteries in
the Remote Control
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG DVD-VCR.
Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following
accessories in the box.
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
• Do not mix different battery types
(manganese and alkaline for example).
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of
the remote control and pushing it back into
place.
Remote
Control
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
OK
Batteries for
Remote Control
Audio & Video
Cable
Owner’s
Instructions
RF Cable
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Démarrer
Getting Started
Tour of the Remote Control 8. STOP ( ■ )
Used to stop during playback.
9. SEARCH/SKIP (
œœ / √√ , lœœ / √√l )
Used to search forward or backward through a
disc.
Used to skip the title, chapter, or track.
10. SUBTITLE
Used to change the DVD’s subtitle language.
11. MENU
Used to display the on-screen menu.
12. OK
……/ ††
,
œœ/ √√
Used to control the cursor in the on-screen menu
and confirm your choice.
13. SPEED
Used to select the recording speed.
14. REC ( ●)
Used to make a recording on cassette.
15. TIMER
Used to activate the timer recording of a
programme.
16. ANGLE
Used to access various camera angles on a
DVD.
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
Used to adjust the sharpness of the picture.
17. OPEN/CLOSE
Used to open and close the disc and video
cassette tray.
18. SHUTTLE
Used to play a sequence at variable speeds.
19. TV/VCR
Used to select TV or VCR.
20. INPUT SEL.
Used to select a external input signal.
21. PROG /
Used to select a TV programme.
22. F.ADV/STEP
Used to advance a sequence frame by frame.
23. PLAY/PAUSE ( √ll )
Used to play or pause during playback.
24. INFO.
Used to display the current setting or disc status.
25. RETURN
Used to return to a previous menu.
26. EZ VIEW
Used to adjust the aspect ratio on a disc.
27. DISC MENU
Used to display a disc menu.
28. MARK
Used to mark a position during playback a disc.
SEARCH
Used to search for a specific sequence.
29. MODE
Used to select the programme or random play.
REPEAT
Used to allow the repeat play a title, chapter,
track, disc or A-B.
1. STANDBY/ON
Used to turn the power on or off.
2. Number Buttons
3. CLEAR
Used to clear a preset TV station.
Used to cancel a preset recording.
Used to cancel a preset mark.
Used to set the tape counter to zero.
Used to resume normal play during repeat play.
4. VCR
Used to operate VCR.
5. DVD
Used to operate DVD.
6. TRK
……/ ††
Used to adjust picture alignment manually to
obtain the best possible picture during playback.
7. AUDIO
Used to access various audio functions.
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
OK
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Connections
Connections
Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
S-Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Component Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . 12
Connecting to an AV amplifier with the digital
input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Quick Overview
AQuick overview presented in this guide will give
you enough information to start using the DVD-VCR.
Quick Overview
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
RF Cable
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Audio/Video Cable
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
S-Video Cable (DVD Only)
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Component Video Cable (DVD Only)
Connecting to an AV amplifier with the
digital input jack
Connecting External Devices
Plug & Auto Setup
Copying from DVD to VCR
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Connections
Connecting DVD-VCR
to the TV using the
RF 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
1Remove the aerial or network input cable from
the television.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ωcoaxial jack
marked on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
3Plug the RF Cable supplied into the jack on
your DVD-VCR.
4Plug the other end of the RF Cable into the
connector previously used for the aerial on the
television.
Make sure that both the television and the
DVD-VCR are switched off before
connecting the cables.
Note
TV
TV
RF cable
Aerial cable
Aerial
2
3
4
Connecting DVD-VCR
to the TV using the
Audio/Video Cable
You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television
using the Audio/Video 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
1Connect the RF Cable.
2Connect one end of the Audio/Video cable to
the Video output and Audio L, R output jack on
the rear of the DVD-VCR.
3Plug the other end into the appropriate
connector on the television.
Regardless of the type of connection chosen,
you must always connect the RF 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.
Note
ANT IN
Aerial
Aerial cable
RF cable
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Connecting DVD-VCR to
the TV using the
S-Video Cable (DVD Only)
You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates
the picture element into black and white(Y) and
colour(C) signals to present clearer images than regular
video input mode.
1Connect one end of the S-Video cable into the
S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
2Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the
appropriate input connector on the television.
3Connect one end of the audio cables supplied into
the AUDIO LINE output jacks 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 cables into the
appropriate input connectors on the television.
3
2
4
1
Connecting DVD-VCR to the
TV using the Component
Video Cable (DVD Only)
Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow
you to watch component video output.
You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction
images. Component video seperates the picture
element into black and white(Y), blue(Pb), red(Pr) signals
to present most clear and clean images.
1Connect Component video cables between the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of
the DVD-VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
on the rear of the TV.
2Connect audio cables between the AUDIO LINE
OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD-VCR and
AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.
• Take care to respect the colour coding of the left
and right channels.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
COMPONENT INPUT
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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Connections
Connecting to an AV
amplifier with the
digital input jack
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.
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.
To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you must set up
the audio settings. (See page 42)
1Connect a Digital Audio coaxial/optical cable from
the Digital Audio Out jacks on the panel of the
DVD-VCR to their corresponding Digital Audio
Input jacks on your A/V Receiver:
❚Progressive Scan
If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan,
press the P.SCAN button on the front panel in stop
mode.
• The Progressive Scan feature is only
available for DVD. Activate it in DVD Stop
mode.
• The message “Press OK to confirm Progressive
scan mode. Otherwise press RETURN.” will be
displayed. If you want Progressive scan mode,
select OK. Make sure that the disc has stopped
completely before changing the mode.
•To cancel the progressive scan mode, press the
P.SCAN button in stop mode.
•Make sure that the colour coded connections
match. That is, the Y, Pband Prcomponent
output jacks of your DVD -VCR should be
connected to the exact corresponding component
input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue
images will be displayed on the TV screen.
If your TV does not have Progressive scan
mode, there will be no signal on the screen.
If you press the P.SCAN button, it will be
changed to Interlace scan mode.
See your TV User’s Manual to find out if
your TV supports Progressive Scan.
If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the
TV User’s instructions regarding
Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu
system.
Depending on your TV, the method of
connection may differ from the illustration
above.
What is "Progressive Scan"?
Progressive scan has twice as many
scanning lines as the interlace output
method has. Progressive scanning method
can provide better and clearer picture
quality.
You must connect the player to the
component(s) before using the Progressive
Scan feature.
Use the Component Video connection
method only for the DVD.
Note
To Digital Audio Input of an A/V
Receiver with a Dolby, MPEG2, DTS,
Digital Decoder
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Connections
The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a
DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button.
• If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy
protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is
not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs.
1
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck
and close the drawer.
2
Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
3
Press the COPY button on the DVD-VCR front
panel.
• The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR
will go into Record mode.
• If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to
press the PLAY button manually to begin
copying.
4
When the DVD is finished playing, press the VCR
button on the remote control and then press the
STOP button to end the copy.
• You must stop the Copy process manually when
the DVD movie ends or the DVD may replay and
record over and over again.
Connecting External
Devices Copying from DVD
to VCR
This allows you to connect your DVD -VCR to other
external devices and view or record their outputs.
❚
Method 1 : Connecting a VCR,
Set-top Box(STB) or DVD player to the
AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks
Connecting a VCR or external device to AUDIO/VIDEO
LINE IN 1 jacks of the DVD-VCR.
You can record from connected equipment (VCR, STB or DVD).
❚
Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the
LINE IN 2 jacks
You can use the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel
of the DVD-VCR. You can record from connected equipment.
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 You can also use the LINE IN 2 jacks on the
front panel of the DVD-VCR.
 Copy protected content cannot be recorded.
Note
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4Start the auto scanning.
The number of stations automatically stored by
the DVD-VCR depends on the number of
stations that it has found.
5Check the date and time.
• Refer to "Setting the Date and Time" to
change the date and time.(See page 17)
Now, you only have to switch the DVD-VCR
on and it is ready for use.
Function for “Plug & Auto Set Up” is fixed
already. So if you want to change this fixed
one, you can change. (refer to “Presetting
the Stations Manually” on page 19)
Plug & Auto Setup
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 RF Cable as indicated on page 11.
(Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using
the RF Cable)
2Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.
• “AUTO in the front panel display flickers.
3The Language Set menu is displayed.
Press the …or †button, move the selection
bar to select the desired language then press
OK button.
4The System Selection menu is displayed.
Press the …/†,œ/√buttons to select your
country.
Note
Auto Setup
RETURN MENU
Please Wait
10%
√√
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Clock Set
Time Date Year
12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 SAT
OK RETURN MENU
Language Set
√ English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
ê
ì ÒÒÍËÈ
OK RETURN MENU
System Selection
System - B/G
System - D/K
System - I
OK RETURN MENU
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Settings
Settings Tuning Your Television
for the DVD-VCR
Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and
calendar used to:
To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a
Audio/Video 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 the
/I 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 the √II button.
5Start a scan on your television or set the
television to UHF channel 36.
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and
sound are obtained clearly.
7When the picture and sound are perfectly clear,
store this channel at the desired programme
position on the television.
That programme is now reserved for use with
your DVD-VCR.
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . . . 17
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . 19
Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . 20
Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode
(B/G-D/K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the VCR Output Channel . . . . . . . . . 24
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Settings
3Press the œor √button to select the hour,
minutes, day, month, and year.
The selected option is highlighted.
Press the …or †button to set them, then press
the OK button
The day of the week is displayed automatically.
•You can hold the …or † button to scroll
more quickly through the values.
•Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Clock Set
Time Date Year
12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 SAT
OK RETURN MENU
Setting the Date and
Time
Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and
calendar used to:
• Automatically stop programme recording
• Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme
automatically
You must set the date and time when :
• You purchase the DVD-VCR.
• Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
√button.
2Press the …or †button to select Clock, then
press the OK or √button.
The Clock Set menu is displayed.
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Setup
Language : English
√√
Clock
√√
Install
√√
User Set
√√
Auto Power Off : Off
√√
Screen Messages : On
√√
OK RETURN MENU
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Clock Set
Time Date Year
12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 SAT
OK RETURN MENU
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Settings
Setting the Menu
Language
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
√button.
The Language is highlighted.
2Press the OK or √button again.
The Language Set menu is displayed.
3Press the …or †button to select desired
language, then press the OK or √button.
•Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Setup
Language : English
√√
Clock
√√
Install
√√
User Set
√√
Auto Power Off : Off
√√
Screen Messages : On
√√
OK RETURN MENU
Presetting the Stations
Automatically
You do not need to preset the stations if you have
already set them automatically (refer to “Plug & Auto
Set Up” on page 15).
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 15)
• Automatically
• Manually (See page 19)
You can store up to 80 stations.
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
√button.
2Press the …or †button to select Install, then
press the OK or √button.
The Install menu is displayed.
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Setup
Language : English
√√
Clock
√√
Install
√√
User Set
√√
Auto Power Off : Off
√√
Screen Messages : On
√√
OK RETURN MENU
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Install
Auto Setup
√√
Manual Setup
√√
TV System :G
√√
VCR Output CH :CH36
√√
OK RETURN MENU
Language Set
√ English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
ê
ì ÒÒÍËÈ
OK RETURN MENU
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Settings
Presetting the Stations
Manually
You do not need to preset the stations manually if
you have already set them automatically.
1Press the MENU button, then press the OK or
√button.
2Press the …or †button to select Install, then
press the OK or √button.
The Install menu is displayed.
3Press the …or †button to select Manual
Setup, then press the OK or √button.
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Setup
Language : English
√√
Clock
√√
Install
√√
User Set
√√
Auto Power Off : Off
√√
Screen Messages : On
√√
OK RETURN MENU
SETUP
DVD
VCR
PROG
FUNC
Install
Auto Setup
√√
Manual Setup
√√
TV System :I
√√
VCR Output CH :CH36
√√
OK RETURN MENU
❉ ❉ TV STATION TABLE ❉ ❉
PR CH NAME SYSTEM
1
2
3
4
5
……††√√
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEAR RETURN
3Press the …or †button to select Auto Setup,
then press the OK or √button.
The System Selection menu is displayed.
Press the œ/√, …/†buttons to select your country.
4Press the OK button.
Amessage is displayed, indicating that any
channels already preset on your DVD-VCR will
be deleted.
4Press the OK button to start the auto scanning.
The message Please Wait is displayed.
• The first frequency band is scanned and
stored, then the DVD-VCR searches for the
second station and so on.
When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the DVD-VCR switches automatically
to programme 1.
• If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before
the end, press the MENU button.
Auto Setup
Your data will be lost
Press OK to continue
MENU to exit
OK RETURN MENU
Auto Setup
RETURN MENU
Please Wait
10%
√√
The number of stations automatically stored
by the DVD-VCR depends on the number
of stations that it has found.
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 (refer to page 21).
Note
English - 19
System Selection
System - B/G
System - D/K
System - I
OK RETURN MENU
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Settings
4Press the …or †button to select the required
programme number.
Press the √button to preset the station.
The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
5Press the or buttons until the SYSTEM is
selected.
Select the required system by pressing the ¥or
buttons.
6Press the or buttons until the CH is
selected.
Press the œor √button to start scanning the
channels.
The frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed.
7If necessary, press the …or † button to select
MFT, then press the œor √ button to adjust the
picture.
❉ ❉ MANUAL TUNING ❉ ❉
SYSTEM : I
PR : 1
CH : - - -
MFT : -
NAME : - - - -
……††œœ√√
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
❉ ❉ MANUAL TUNING ❉ ❉
SYSTEM : I
PR : 1
CH : - - -
MFT : -
NAME : - - - -
……††œœ√√
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
❉ ❉ MANUAL TUNING ❉ ❉
SYSTEM : I
PR : 1
CH : - - -
MFT : -
NAME : - - - -
……††œœ√√
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
8Press the …or †button to select NAME.
The station name is set automatically from the
broadcast signal.
•To change the programme’s name, press the
√button. The first letter of the name flashes.
9
10
Repeat this procedure from 4onwards, until all
the required stations have been stored.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
❉ ❉ MANUAL TUNING ❉ ❉
SYSTEM : I
PR : 1
CH : - - -
MFT : -
NAME : - - - -
……††œœ√√
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
If you... Then...
Wish to store the
station displayed
Do not wish to
store the station
displayed
• Press OK to store the station.
• Press the …or † button until the
CH is selected.
• Press the œor √ button to go on
scanning the frequency band and
display the next station.
Select a character
in the name
Move to the next
previous or
character
Press the … or † button until the
required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character).
Press the œor √button
respectively.
To... Then...
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