Samsung SV-DVD3E User manual

DVD-VCR
SV-DVD3E
Instruction Manual
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◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 36
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically.................................................... 36
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 36
■Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. 37
■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 37
■Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 38
■Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 38
■Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 39
■Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 40
■Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable............................................... 41
■Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 42
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 42
■Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette....................................................... 43
■SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback)............................................................. 44
◆DVD FUNCTIONS
■Choosing a Connection................................................................................. 45
■Using the Setup Menu................................................................................... 46
■Using the Disc Menu Language .................................................................... 47
■Setting Up the Audio Language Features ..................................................... 48
■Using the Subtitle Language ......................................................................... 48
■Setting Up the Parental Control..................................................................... 49
■Setting Up the Audio Options........................................................................ 50
■Setting Up the Display Options...................................................................... 51
■A/V Receiver Connections............................................................................. 52
■Special Playback Features............................................................................ 53
■Using the Display Function (DVD/VCD/CD).................................................. 54
■Repeat Play................................................................................................... 55
■Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD)....................................................................... 56
■Random Play (DVD/VCD/CD)....................................................................... 56
■SCREEN FIT Play......................................................................................... 57
■Digest Play .................................................................................................... 58
■Using the Disc View Function (Track View VCD).......................................... 59
■Using the Disc View Function (Index View VCD).......................................... 59
■Selecting the Audio Language (Using the Audio button)............................... 60
■Selecting the Subtitle Language (Using the Subtitle button)......................... 60
■Changing the Camera Angle......................................................................... 61
■Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD)............................................................ 62
■Recalling a Marked Scene............................................................................. 62
■Clearing a Mark............................................................................................. 62
■Using the Zoom (DVD/VCD).......................................................................... 63
■3D Sound Function........................................................................................ 63
■MP3 Play....................................................................................................... 64
■MP3 Play (CD-R MP3 disc requirements)..................................................... 65
◆FOREWORD
■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 SCART 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
■Copying from DVD to VCR............................................................................ 17
■Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 18
■Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 18
■Menu Language............................................................................................. 19
◆SETTING UPYOUR DVD-VCR
■Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 20
■Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 21
■Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 22
■Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 23
■Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)............................................. 24
■Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel.......................................................... 24
■Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 25
■NICAM........................................................................................................... 25
■Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 26
■Auto Power off............................................................................................... 26
■ShowView EXTEND...................................................................................... 27
■Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 28
■Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 28
■OSD............................................................................................................... 29
◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 29
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 30
■Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 30
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 31
■Using the ShowView Feature........................................................................ 32
■Modifying ShowView Programming............................................................... 33
■Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 34
■Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 35
■Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 35

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Safety Instructions
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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.
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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.
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Technical Specifications................................................................................ 66
■Problems and Solutions (VCR)...................................................................... 67
■Troubleshooting Guide (DVD)....................................................................... 68
This manuel is divided into two sections:
one describing the VCR; the other, the DVD.
Prior to undertaking anything, please verify in which section you actually are by
checking either the or symbols or the header of the chapter.
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.
DVDVCR
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Front View of the DVD-VCR
Rear View of the DVD-VCR
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Disc Type and Characteristics
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AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART
(EURO-21) SOCKET S-VIDEO OUT
JACK
VIDEO OUT
SOCKET
AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT
SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET
AUDIO L, R OUT
SOCKETS
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SOCKET (OPTICAL)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SOCKET (COAXIAL)
AUDIO L, R OUT
SOCKETS
DVD & VCR
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
AUDIO
VIDEO
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AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
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BUTTON REW /
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RECORD
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BUTTON DVD/VCR SELECT
BUTTON COPY BUTTON
DVD DECK
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AUX VIDEO
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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
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
•NTSC broadcast
system in USA,
Canada, japan,
South Korea, etc.
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Display Indicators
Accessories
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Infrared Remote Control
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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.
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COAXIAL CABLE
TITLE
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1The DVD Deck is active
2A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded
3The number to the right of the “TITLE”symbol is
the current title number
4The time, counter position, time remaining or
current deck status is displayed
5VHS tape is inserted
6Recording is in progress (normal and timer)
7The VCR Deck is active
83D Sound is active
9A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded
10 The number to the right of the “CHAP”symbol is
the current chapter number
11 The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing
(The current TV show or video is broadcast in
Stereo)
12 A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.
If blinking there is an error.
13 DVD to VHS copy is in progress
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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable
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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 SCART
cable (see section below) if your television is equipped with this
type of connection.
TV
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You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the SCART 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 SCART cable to the AV1 (EURO AV) socket on the rear of the DVD-VCR.
3Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
TV
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Aerial
SCART Cable
RF coaxial cable
2
3
TV
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
AV1 (EURO AV) Rear SCART In/Out ◆Television
◆Satellite receiver
◆Other VCR
AV2 IN Rear SCART In ◆Satellite receiver
◆CANAL/DECODER
◆Other VCR
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆LINE Audio out
VIDEO output Rear RCA Out ◆LINE Video out
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.
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
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Plug & Auto Set up
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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment
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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 ENTER to store the language selected.
Result: A message appears.
5Press ENTER button.
6Press the " or ❷ buttons to select your country.
☛The VCR searches for the stations according to a preset
preference list corresponding to the country that you have
selected.
7Press ENTER to start the auto scanning.
◆The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
8The current time and date are displayed automatically.
Check the date and time.
if it is :
◆ Correct, Press RETURN button twice to exit the menu.
◆ incorrect, see page 20.
➢Auto preset can be performed by pressing ■(STOP) on
the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no
tape inserted.
You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART cable if the
appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples
of the connection possibilities.
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
1. AV1(EURO AV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1 (EURO AV) socket on the rear of the
DVD-VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV1 input sources.
2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 36, which is used by the
DVD-VCR, e.g. re-adjust to channel 39.
Aerial
Aerial Connector
1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of
the DVD-VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV2 input sources.
2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 36, which is used by the
DVD-VCR, e.g. re-adjust to channel 39.
DVD & VCR
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
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VIDEO
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RF coaxial cable
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Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
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Aerial Connector
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Deck Control Keys
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Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR
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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.
4DVD-VCR Toggle
Press the SELECT button on the front panel to toggle control
between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.
➢Before using the VCR operation of 20~44 pages, press
the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR
mode.
Before using the DVD operation of 45~65 pages, press
the DVD button on the remote control to select and
watch DVD.
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You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not
using a Scart cable
➢To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart 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.
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 24 and Problems and Solutions on page
67).
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.
REC DISC MENU
SETUP
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Copying from DVD to VCR
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Basic TV Tuner Operations
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The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS
tape with a press of the COPY button.
If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy
protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not
permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs.
1Insert Disc
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the
drawer.
2Insert VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
3Copy the DVD to VHS Tape
Press the COPY button on the DVD-VCR front panel.
◆The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into Record
mode.
4Stop the Copy Process
When the DVD is finished playing, press the VCR button on the
remote control and then press the STOP button to end the copy.
◆You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie
ends or the DVD may replay and record over and over again.
☛For NTSC DVD or VCD copy
◆Before starting the copy process, set the Quasi PAL to
Off in Display options of DVD SETUP MENU.
(see page 51)
◆If Quasi PAL is On, the copy process can not active.
◆The copy is only active PAL tape system.
STANDBY/ON SELECT COPY
PROG REC
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STANDBY/ON SELECT COPY
PROG REC
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OPEN/CLOSE
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REC
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AUDIOVIDEO
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DVD VCR INPUT SEL.
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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 Up/Down Button
Press to change to the next or previous channel.
30-9 Buttons
Press to select channels directly.
4Display
Press to display the channel you are watching.
◆Also works in DVD and VCR mode.
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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 AA, R6 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.
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
CLOCK SET option.
3Press the ENTER button 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 flashes.
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.
RETURN
➛!❿!!! "❷
CLOCK SET
12:00 1/JAN/2002
TUE
MAIN MENU
CLOCK SET
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Clock
Menu Language
1 Open “MAIN MENU”
With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button.
2 Set “Language”
Using the Up/Down and Left/Right buttons, move the selection
arrow to Language set then press ENTER button.
3 Set menu Language
Move the selection bar to your desired Language, then press
ENTER button.
REC DISC MENU
SETUP
/ENTER
RETURN TITLE SUBTITLE MARK
A.DUB SPEED TIMER INDEX
1
LANGUAGE SET
RETURN "❷! ENTER
MAIN MENU
LANGUAGE SET
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Language
❿ English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
1

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Presetting the Stations Manually
21
☛You do not need to preset the stations manually if you
have already set them automatically.
1Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5Press the ENTER button to select a MANUAL SET UP 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.
Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station
found is displayed.
9Press the ❷ button, until the DECODER is selected.
10 Press the ❿ button to activate or deactivate use of the decoder
for the TV station, if necessary.
11 Press the " or ❷ buttons until the NAME is selected.
The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal.
12 To change the programme’s name, press the ❿! button.
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
13 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.
14 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 ENTER 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
15 Repeat this procedure from Step 6onwards, until all the required
stations have been stored.
16 On completion, press the RETURN button three times to exit the
menu.
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20
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 21)
You can store up to 80 stations.
1Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the AUTO SET UP
option is selected. And then press the ENTER button to select this
option.
Result: The country selection MENU is displayed.
5Press the " or ❷ buttons to select your country.
☛The VCR searches for the stations according to a preset
preference list corresponding to the country that you have
selected.
6Press ENTER button.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.
7Press ENTER to start the auto scanning.
Result:◆The PLEASE WAIT indication flashes 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.
8If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the
RETURN button three times to exit the menu.
➢◆The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
occurs, the time and date may not be set automati-
cally. In this case, they should be set manually (see
page 18).
◆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 35).
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RETURN "❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
2%
I--------------------I
RETURN
YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST
PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE
RETURN TO EXIT
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
RETURN
"❷!!!!
ENTER
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Install
REC DISC MENU
SETUP
/ENTER
RETURN TITLE SUBTITLE MARK
2
2
1
2
2
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
RETURN
"❷!!!!
ENTER
TV STATION TABLE
PR CH NAME DEC
1
2
3
4
5
"❷ ❿!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SWAPPING:ENTER
RETURN DELETE:CLEAR
MANUAL TUNING
PR :
CH : ---
MFT : -
DECODER : OFF
NAME : ----
"❷!!! ➛ ❿!!!
MEMORY:ENTER
RETURN
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Install
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Changing the Preset Station Table
23
You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme
numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences.
1Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5Press the ENTER 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
ENTER button on the remote control (For example; To move a TV
station in programme 1 to programme 3).
8You can modify this station by repeating the same procedure from
Step 6onwards.
9On completion, press the RETUTN button three times to exit the
menu.
TV STATION TABLE
PR CH NAME DEC
1 003
2
3
4
5
"❷ ❿!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SWAPPING:ENTER
RETURN DELETE:CLEAR
TV STATION TABLE
PR CH NAME DEC
1
2
3 003 4
4
5
"❷ ❿!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SWAPPING:ENTER
RETURN DELETE:CLEAR
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Install
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
RETURN
"❷!!!
ENTER
Clearing a Preset Station
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If you have stored a TV station:
◆That you do not require
◆At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.
1Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the required preset
TV station is selected. (PR)
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 three times to exit the
menu.
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Install
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
RETURN
"❷!!!
ENTER
TV STATION TABLE
PR CH NAME DEC
1 003
2
3
4
5
"❷ ❿!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SWAPPING:ENTER
RETURN DELETE:CLEAR
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Selecting the Colour Mode
NICAM
25
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 37.
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the NICAM option
is selected.
5To... Press ➛ 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 twice to exit the menu.
Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.
Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard
when you select AUTO.
➢ ◆When playing back a cassette, the standard is
automatically selected by the DVD-VCR.
◆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.
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the ENTER button 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 ❿ button to select AUTO ➝ PAL ➝ MESECAM ➝
B/W.
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is
automatically selected by the DVD-VCR.
B/W Black and White
6On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
MAIN MENU
USER SET
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Option
USER SET
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
SHOWVIEW EXTEND :OFF
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!❿
MAIN MENU
USER SET
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Option
AUTO
PAL
MESECAM
B/W
USER SET
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
SHOWVIEW EXTEND :OFF
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!❿
ON
OFF
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)
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Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel
24
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.
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION 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
➛ or ❿ buttons.
6On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 14).
You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV
set connected to your VCR.
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION 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.
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
RETURN
➛!❿!! "❷
MAIN MENU
CH21
CH36
CH69
INSTALLATION
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Install
MAIN MENU
INSTALLATION
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Install
INSTALLATION
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!❿
G
K
VCR
VCR
VCR
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ShowView EXTEND
27
To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called
ShowView EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by
up to 60 minutes.
➢Only use if PDC is not available or set to OFF.
1Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
SHOWVIEW EXTEND option is selected.
5Press ➛ or ❿ buttons to set the ShowView EXTEND time by
increments of 10 minutes.
6To turn off, press ➛ or ❿ buttons repeatedly until OFF shows.
USER SET
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
SHOWVIEW EXTEND :OFF
RETURN
➛!❿!!! "❷
OFF
10
60
MAIN MENU
USER SET
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Option
Intelligent Picture Control
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Auto Power Off
26
The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the
sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own
preferences.
1During playback, press the SETUP button on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷! or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the IPC option is
selected.
5Press the ❿! button to select the IPC (intelligent picture control)
option.
➢When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
6To adjust the sharpness manually, press the ❷
button to turn the
IPC mode OFF.
7Press 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.
8On completion, press the RETURN button again.
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.
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the AUTO POWER
OFF option is selected.
5Press the ❿ button, until you select the time of Auto Power off
interval. OFF 2HOUR 3HOUR
6On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
USER SET
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
SHOWVIEW EXTEND :OFF
RETURN
"❷ ! ➛!❿
ON
OFF
MAIN MENU
USER SET
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Option
USER SET
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
SHOWVIEW EXTEND :OFF
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!❿
OFF
2HOUR
3HOUR
MAIN MENU
USER SET
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
Option
VCR
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OSD
Selecting the Recording Speed
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 Index, MAIN MENU and
Timer functions, which cannot be hidden).
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
VCR FUNCTION SETUP option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The VCR FUNCTION SETUP menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the OSD option is
selected.
5To... Press ➛ or ❿ , until...
Display on-screen information ON is displayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on
a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
VCR FUNCTION SETUP option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the TAPE
SELECT option is selected.
5Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons as many times as required, until the
correct cassette length is displayed.
E180 E240
E300 E260
6Press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
Selecting the Cassette Type
You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from
beginning to end.
1Press SETUP on the remote control.
Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
VCR FUNCTION SETUP option.
3Press the ENTER button to select this option.
Result: The VCR FUNCTION SETUP menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the Repeat
Play option is selected.
5To... Press ➛ or ❿ , until...
Repeat play ON is displayed.
Do not wish to repeat play OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.
Auto Repeat Play
MAIN MENU
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
VCR
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape Select
➛ ❿
E180
Repeat Play Off
OSD On
RETURN
"❷
E180
E240
E260
E300
MAIN MENU
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
VCR
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape Select E180
Repeat Play
➛❿
Off
OSD On
RETURN
"❷
Off
On
RETURN TITLE SUBTITLE MARK
A.DUB SPEED TIMER INDEX
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
MAIN MENU
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
RETURN
"❷!! ➛!!!❿ ENTER
Program Clock Install Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
VCR
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape Select E180
Repeat Play Off
OSD
➛❿
On
RETURN
"❷
On
Off
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.
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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.
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 ❷ ) buttons
or
◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX 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 29).
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 39).
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 (LP)
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.
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
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.
TRK PROG
REC
DISC MENU
F.ADV/STEP
SETUP
/ENTER
7
REC DISC MENU
SETUP
/ENTER
RETURN TITLE SUBTITLE MARK
A.DUB SPEED TIMER INDEX
DVD VCR INPUT SEL.
VIEW
TRK PROG
DISPLAY
REC
DISC MENU
F.ADV/STEP
DIGEST
6
4
4
1
5
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 20 and 21.
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 ❷ ) buttons
or
◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX 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 29).
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 39).
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.
STANDBY/ON SELECT COPY
PROG REC
EJECT
OPEN/CLOSE
L AUDIO R VIDEO
AUX
3
DVD VCR INPUT SEL.
VIEW
TRK PROG
DISPLAY
REC
DISC MENU
F.ADV/STEP
DIGEST
4
4
REC DISC MENU
SETUP
/ENTER
RETURN TITLE SUBTITLE MARK
A.DUB SPEED TIMER INDEX
6
5
VCR
VCR
VCR
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
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Modifying ShowView ProgrammingUsing the ShowView Feature
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.
1To enter a ShowView, press the TIMER button.
Press the
❷! and ENTER buttons to select SHOWVIEW.
Result: A message is displayed to allow you to enter the
ShowView code.
☛If all six programmes have been set, the message TIMER
IS FULL is displayed. Refer to page 35 if you wish to
cancel a preset recording.
2Press the numeric buttons to enter the code opposite the
programme that you wish to record in your television magazine.
➢If you wish to correct the ShowView code that you are
entering:
◆Press the ➛ button until the digit to be corrected is
cleared
◆Enter the correct digit
3Press the ENTER button.
Result:
The information concerning the programme is displayed.
☛When using the ShowView 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
4If the programme and times are correct, press the RETURN button.
5Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
6Refer to page 35 if you wish to:
◆Check that your DVD-VCR has been programmed correctly
◆Cancel a preset recording
☛The numbers next to each TV programme listing are
SHOWVIEW code numbers, which allow you to
programme your videorecorder instantly with the remote
control. Tap in the ShowView code for the programme
you wish to record.
™ShowView is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The ShowView system is
manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
SETUP
/ENTER
RETURN TITLE SUBTITLE MARK
A.DUB SPEED TIMER INDEX
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-- ---- --:--
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"❷ SET: ❿
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STANDARD
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"❷ ENTER
If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed,
you can do so before you press SETUP 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 (AV1, AV2 or AUX) ◆Press the INPUT SEL. button one or more times to change the
input source selection.
Result: The programme number is replaced by:
•The AV1, AV2 or AUX 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 34
•SP (Standard Play)
•LP (Long Play)
Select the PDC recording ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the V/P selection flashes.
◆Press the " or ❷ buttons until the “ON”indication is displayed.
☛ Do not select PDC unless you are sure the programme you
wish to record is broadcast with PDC. If you do set PDC ON
(by selecting “ON”in the right - hand column on the screen),
then you must set up the start-time EXACTLY according to
the published TV schedule. Otherwise the timer recording
won’t take place.
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Checking a Preset Recording
Cancelling a Preset Programme
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 ENTER 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.
Using the Timer Programming Feature
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 selection is displayed.
2Press the ENTER button to select STANDARD option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
3Press ❿!! to select the input source.
4Select the required station by pressing the " , ❷ buttons or
INPUT SEL. to select the AV1, AV2 or AUX input sources.
5Press ❿ to select the recording day.
6Select the required day by pressing the " or ❷ buttons.
7Press ❿ to select the recording start time.
8Select the required hour value by pressing the " or ❷ buttons.
9Press ❿ to select the minutes.
10 Select the required minute value by pressing the " or ❷ buttons.
11 Press ❿ to select the recording end time.
12 Select the required recording end time by pressing the " or ❷
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
13 Press ❿ to select the recording speed.
14 Press the " or ❷ buttons to select the SP (Standard Play), LP
(Long Play), AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.
15 Press the " or ❷ buttons to toggle between the VPS or PDC
mode (marked ON) and the non-VPS/PDC mode (marked -).
16 When you have finished, press the RETURN button.
17 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.
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1 SA 9 12:00 → 12:50SP -
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-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
"❷ ➛❿ SET: ❿
RETURN DELETE:CLEAR
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
RETURN
"❷ ENTER
1/JAN TUE 12:09
PR DAY START → STOP V/P
1 SA 9 12:00 → 12:50SP -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
"❷ ➛❿
RETURN DELETE:CLEAR
1/JAN TUE 12:09
PR DAY START → STOP V/P
1 SA 9 12:00 → 12:50SP -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
"❷ ➛❿
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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 ENTER 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 broad-
cast will not be recorded.
5On completion, press RETURN twice.
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Playing a Cassette
Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
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).
REC DISC MENU
F.ADV/STEP
SETUP
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REC
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The Picture Alignment feature enables you to optimize the tape
position automatically to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust picture
alignment by pressing the A.TRK button.
Result:◆The tracking bar appears.
◆The picture is automatically adjusted.
◆The tracking bar disappears when digital auto tracking has
been completed.
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.
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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.
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 five minutes, the DVD-VCR will
automatically play to protect the:
◆Cassette
◆Video heads
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