Sharp DV-RW270S User manual

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Power Cord Protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the VCR/DVD, and to
protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury,
please observe the following.
•Hold the plug firmly when connecting or
disconnecting the AC power cord.
•Keep the AC power cord away from heating
appliances.
•Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
•Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power
cord in any way.
•This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
•The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on
the rear cover.
•This product contains a low power laser device. To
ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Note:
This VCR/DVD can be used only where the power
supply is AC 230V, 50Hz. It cannot be used
elsewhere.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS VCR/DVD
IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: DVD: GaAs
CD: GaAs
Wave length: DVD: 660nm
CD: 780nm
Emission Duration: DVD: Pulse
CD: Continuous
Laser output: Max. DVD: 120mW
CD: 8.5mW
SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH
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Contents
AV3 INPUT .......................................................... 24
Setting the audio ..................................................... 25
DRC ..................................................................... 25
VIRTUAL SURROUND (Spatializer N-2-2TM)....... 25
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT .................................. 25
NICAM ................................................................. 25
DOLBY DIGITAL OUTPUT .................................. 25
Setting the recording ............................................... 25
INITIAL REC TO .................................................. 25
INITIAL REC MODE ............................................ 25
AUTO CHAPTER ................................................. 26
INDEX PICTURE ................................................. 26
BILINGUAL RECORDING ................................... 26
Setting the other ...................................................... 26
JPEG INTERVAL ................................................. 26
DivX®VOD ........................................................... 26
Setting the channel ................................................. 27
Automatic station presetting ................................ 27
To skip a channel position.................................... 27
DECODER ON/OFF ............................................ 27
Replace TV station positions ............................... 28
Manual TV station presetting ............................... 28
Disc playback
Playback procedure ................................................ 29
Playback by selecting a title .................................... 30
Checking media information .................................... 31
Special playback ..................................................... 32
Fast forward playback .......................................... 32
Reverse playback ................................................ 32
Still playback ........................................................ 32
Frame advance .................................................... 32
Slow motion playback .......................................... 32
Locating a chapter or track .................................. 32
Commercial skip...................................................... 33
Locating a specific scene ........................................ 33
Repeat playback ..................................................... 34
One touch repeat ................................................. 34
A-B repeat playback ............................................ 34
Title, Chapter repeat playback ............................. 34
Title selection .......................................................... 35
DVD menu ............................................................... 35
Changing angles ..................................................... 36
Zooming .................................................................. 36
Subtitles .................................................................. 36
Changing soundtrack language .............................. 37
Karaoke playback ................................................... 37
Various operations on CD ....................................... 38
MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
®
playback ........................... 40
Progressive scan ..................................................... 44
Before using your unit
SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................... 1
Precautions ............................................................... 4
Accessories ............................................................... 5
Features .................................................................... 6
Disc ........................................................................... 7
Handling discs ....................................................... 7
Discs which can be played back ............................ 7
Discs on which video can be recorded .................. 8
Recording format ................................................... 8
Disc playback in other players ............................... 9
Parts and functions ................................................. 10
Front .................................................................... 10
Rear ..................................................................... 10
Display window .................................................... 11
Remote control ........................................................ 12
Basic connections ................................................... 14
Playback connection ............................................... 15
Various settings
Automatic TV tuning and clock setting .................... 17
SETUP MENU......................................................... 18
Using the SETUP MENU ..................................... 18
Setting the language ............................................... 19
OSD LANGUAGE ................................................ 19
DVD MENU .......................................................... 19
AUDIO ................................................................. 19
SUBTITLE............................................................ 19
Setting the parental control ..................................... 20
Selecting parental control .................................... 20
Temporarily cancelling parental control ............... 20
Setting the clock ...................................................... 21
CLOCK (DD/MM/YY) ........................................... 21
AUTO TIME .......................................................... 21
Setting the disc ....................................................... 21
REFORMAT ......................................................... 21
NEW DISC FORMAT ........................................... 22
FINALISE ............................................................. 22
PROTECT DISC .................................................. 22
UNDO FINALISE ................................................. 22
Other (SYSTEM SETUP) ........................................ 23
DIMMER (Brightness of the display window) ....... 23
DISPLAY/CALL (Turning the screen display
“ON” or “OFF”) .................................................... 23
Setting the screen ................................................... 23
TV SCREEN ........................................................ 23
STILL MODE ....................................................... 24
NO NOISE BACKGROUND ................................ 24
BRIGHTNESS ..................................................... 24
DVD OUTPUT ...................................................... 24
AV2 ...................................................................... 24

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Contents
: DVD-Video : DVD-R
: DVD-RW in VR mode : Audio/Video CD and CD-R/CD-RW
: DVD-RW in Video mode : Video tape
Media mark
Each applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below.
Dubbing
Dubbing a tape onto a disc ..................................... 77
Dubbing a disc onto a tape ..................................... 78
Dubbing using other equipment .............................. 79
Additional information
Glossary .................................................................. 81
Language code list .................................................. 83
Problems and troubleshooting ................................ 84
Video head cleaning ............................................... 85
Error/Warning message list ..................................... 86
Specifications .......................................................... 87
Tape playback
Loading and unloading a cassette tape .................. 45
Cassette tape playback ........................................... 46
Special playback ..................................................... 47
Picture search ...................................................... 47
Still picture ........................................................... 47
Slow motion ......................................................... 47
Frame by Frame picture ....................................... 47
Adjusting tracking condition ................................. 47
Repeat playback .................................................. 47
Commercial skip .................................................. 47
To display VCR operation status .......................... 47
ZERO RETURN function......................................... 48
Video index search system ..................................... 48
Recording
Read this before recording onto a disc ................... 49
Types of disc ........................................................ 49
Recording modes ................................................ 49
Disc remaining time ............................................. 50
Images that cannot be recorded .......................... 50
Recording a TV program ......................................... 51
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) ......................... 53
SHOWVIEW®programming system .......................... 54
Timer recording ....................................................... 58
Stereo recording and playback ............................... 61
Editing the disc
Editing the disc ........................................................ 62
Editing a playlist ...................................................... 63
Creating a playlist ................................................ 63
Changing a title name .......................................... 64
Erasing a scene (Edit title) ................................... 65
Combining the title ............................................... 67
Erasing a playlist .................................................. 68
Editing an original title ............................................. 69
Adding a chapter mark ........................................ 69
Combining chapters ............................................. 70
Changing an original title name ........................... 71
Erasing a scene (Edit title) ................................... 72
Erasing an original title ........................................ 73
Changing a disc name ............................................ 74
Changing a disc name ......................................... 74
Using the keyboard screen .................................. 75

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PrecautionsPrecautions
Follow Instructions – All operating and maintenance
instructions should be followed and warnings adhered
to.
Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall socket
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Accessories – Do not use accessories not recom-
mended in this operation manual as they may be
hazardous.
Water and Moisture – Hazard of electric shock – Do
not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situa-
tions.
Placing or Moving – Do not place on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
Power Cord Protection – Power cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the point from which
the cords exit the product.
Lightning – For added protection of this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from
the wall socket. This will prevent damage to the prod-
uct due to lightning and power-line surges.
Overloading – Do not overload wall sockets and
extension cords as this can result in risk of fire or
electric shock.
Objects and Liquid – Never allow objects of any kind
or liquids to be pushed/spilled into this product through
openings as they may come into contact with danger-
ous voltage or other hazards. Do not place any objects,
such as vases or lighted candles on the product.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage points or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service – Disconnect this prod-
uct from the wall socket and all power sources includ-
ing batteries, and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have
fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally even if
you follow the operation manual. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operation manual.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operating condition.
e) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance. This indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts that are specified or that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthor-
ised substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is
in safe operating order.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION - DO NOT OPERATE
THIS VCR/DVD FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE
HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CON-
DENSES ON THE VCR/DVD.
WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?
When cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example,
water vapour in the air will condense on the surface of
the glass. This is called moisture condensation.
MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE
FOLLOWING CASES;
•When you move this VCR/DVD from a cold to a warm
place.
• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid
conditions.
WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDI-
TIONS;
Plug the power cord into the wall socket, turn on the
unit and leave at room temperature until moisture
condensation disappears. Depending on the surround-
ing conditions, this may take from two or three hours.
Important Warning
Please read this page carefully before attempting to operate your VCR/DVD.

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TV/VIDEO
Precautions
*Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of
the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.
*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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
*is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
*“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
*Unauthorised recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may
infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
*Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc.
Spatializer® ,
N-2-2™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.
*DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under li-
cense.
*SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manu-
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Copyright
Remote control unit
Two R-03 (“AAA” size, UM/SUM-
4, HP-16 or similar) size batteries
for the remote control unit
21 pin scart cable 75 ohm coaxial cable
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Features
Playback function
Title menu
ShowView
You can program the recorder to record up to 12 programs,
up to a month in advance, using the SHOWVIEW system
for easy programming if you want. As well as single
programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.
Edit function
Editing recorded material without changing
the original titles
You can create a playlist based on the original titles.
The playlist won’t affect the original titles. If you erase
the playlist, the original titles remain. It is recommended
to create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles
from being erased accidentally.
Chapter mark
You can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) the
original title. This function is useful when searching for
the scene you wish to watch that you have marked with
the Chapter mark function.
Erasing scenes
You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created
playlist or the original titles.
Combining titles
You can combine several original titles or playlists to a
separate playlist.
Dubbing function
Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a
tape
Video CD/SVCD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® playback
Video CD/SVCD/MP3/WMA files can be played back.
Also, you can display JPEG/DivX
®
files on the TV screen
and enjoy them.
Thumbnail image will not appear after finalizing DVD-
RW disc (recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R
disc.
•
•Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting to
copy a “copy guarded” video tape or disc.
Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but
you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings
using DVD-RW/DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition,
you can edit the programs you have recorded.
A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound
When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant
devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround
sound.
Playback the scene you want to see immediately
As DVDs do not require rewinding like video tapes, you
can get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. A
variety of search functions allow you to find the scene
you wish to watch.
As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu,
you can find the title you want to play back quickly.
With just this one unit, you can dub whatever you like,
from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.
Recording function
Progressive scan
This unit supports the progressive scanning system. If
your TV is equipped with component video input jacks
which support the progressive video input, you can enjoy
high quality picture.
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.

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Disc
Region management information
This unit is designed and manufactured to support the
region management information that is recorded on a
DVD disc. If the region number written on the DVD disc
does not correspond to the region number of this unit,
this unit cannot play that disc.
•The region number of this unit is “2”.
•The unit will play DVD-Video discs marked with la-
bels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
Operating DVD-Video
•Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited
by the manufacturer, or some operation methods or
functions of the DVD-Video may be different from the
description in this manual.
•If you attempt an operation that is prohibited by ei-
ther the disc or the unit, a “ ” mark will appear on
the TV screen. For operations prohibited by the disc,
see the information that came with the disc.
•When the menu screen or the operation guide ap-
pears during disc playback, follow the displayed in-
formation.
Discs which cannot be played back
The discs listed below cannot be played back in gen-
eral. Even if one of these can be played back, it may
not be played back correctly. If a disc is played back by
mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the speak-
ers or may damage the hearing of those in hearing
range. Do not playback the discs listed below.
CDG, Photo-CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA,
SACD, PD, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW,
DVD audio, etc.
The following DVD-Video discs may not be played
back on this unit:
•DVD-Video that do not have the region number “2”
or “ALL”.
•SECAM DVD-Video.
•Prohibited or business-use DVD-Video.
CD-R/CD-RWs cannot be played back for the fol-
lowing reasons.
•Compatibility of the disc and this unit.
• Compatibility of the disc and the recorder used.
•Unfinalised discs.
Do not playback the following discs. Playback of
these discs may cause a failure.
•Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed.
• Discs that have sticky areas left by adhesive tape.
•Special-shaped discs.
*This unit is designed to playback music Compact Discs (CD) that
conform to the CD standard. CDs that contain (copy-restriction) sig-
nals to protect copyrights cannot be played back.
Handling discs
Removing the Disc from its case
Ensure you hold the disc by its edges not to touch the
surface of the disc.
Remove the disc carefully from its case.
•Do not scratch the disc.
•Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc.
•Do not stick labels or adhesive tapes on the disc.
•Do not drop or bend the disc.
Storing discs
•Store the disc in the case to avoid any risk of
scratches, dirt or damage.
•Do not leave the disc exposed to direct sunlight or in
hot or humid places.
Cleaning discs
Wipe the disc with a clean, dry cloth from the center
outward toward the edges.
•Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion around the
center.
•Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Discs which can be played back
In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such
as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label
surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot guar-
antee playback. Even if such a disc can be played back,
we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality.
The DVD logo is a registered trademark.
Media type Logo mark
DVD-Video
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1
Ver.1.1CPRM support
Ver.1.2CPRM support
DVD-R (Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
Video CD/SVCD
Music CD*
CD-R/CD-RW
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Disc
Discs on which video can be re-
corded
To record video on this unit, use the disc types listed
below:
VR mode
•This mode is only available for DVD-RW discs.
•In this mode, the discs can be recorded and edited
repeatedly.
•The disc recorded in this mode can be played back
on other DVD-RW-compatible players.
•When a Ver.1.1 CPRM support and Ver.1.2 CPRM
support disc is used, you can record a “Copy Once”
program (see page 50).
Video mode
•This mode can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1CPRM support and Ver.1.2 CPRM
support).
•When you finalise the disc after recording, the disc
recorded on this unit can be played back on other
DVD players.
•Recording, editing or playback of an unfinalised disc
is available only on this unit with some limitations to
editing operations.
•In this mode, you cannot record a “Copy Once” pro-
gram (see page 50).
•When you record a TV program of a bilingual broad-
cast, only one of the audio modes can be recorded.
You can select the recording audio mode (see page 28).
Format modes that can be used with each disc
The usable format depends on the media type as shown
in the below table.
Title/Chapter/Track
A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and
smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”.
A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A number
is allotted to each partition and these numbers are called
“title numbers”, “chapter numbers” or “track numbers”.
Media type Format
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.0)
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
CPRM support
and Ver.1.2
CPRM support)
DVD-R
(Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
Available functions
VR mode
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Media type Logo mark
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1
Ver.1.1CPRM support
Ver.1.2CPRM support
DVD-R (Ver.2.0/4x/8x)
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DVD DISC
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DVD-RW
•The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000
times.
•Only VR mode can be used for Ver.1.0 discs.
•With Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 CPRM support and Ver.1.2
CPRM support discs, you can record by selecting VR
mode or Video mode.
•When you record in VR mode, you can repeatedly
record and erase. By erasing unnecessary titles, you
effectively increase remaining time.
•When you record in Video mode, you can record until
the disc becomes full.
•When you use Video mode, you can newly record on
the disc if you reformat the disc. However, if the disc
is reformatted, all the recorded contents will be
erased.
DVD-R
•Disc’s can only be recorded in Video mode.
•You can record until the disc becomes full.
•To allow disc playback in other compatible DVD
players, the disc must be finalised. If a disc has been
finalised, you can no longer edit or record.
•Discs can be recorded to repeatedly until they are
finalised or full.
NOTES:
•There are some players that cannot playback discs
that were recorded with this unit. We cannot guaran-
tee the playback with other units.
•This unit cannot record on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
that are 8 cm in diameter.
•This unit cannot record on CD-R or CD-RW.
Recording format
This unit has two modes for formatting discs for record-
ing: VR mode and Video mode.
When a new or unused disc is loaded into this unit, the
automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For
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When recording in VR mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title (1 chapter). However,
if you stop recording temporarily or erase scenes by
editing, the chapter will automatically be partitioned.The
interval between chapters can be specified. (See page 26.)
When recording in Video mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title. In recording, chap-
ters are set automatically. The interval between chap-
ters can be specified. (See page 26.)
NOTES:
•The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some
discs may not record the numbers.
•
Recording on DVD-RW/-R in Video mode is a new
standard approved at the 2000 DVD forum. Confor-
mity to this standard varies with each DVD player manu-
facturer. Some models of DVD player or DVD-ROM
drive, therefore, will not playback recorded videos.
Disc playback in other players
After you finalise a disc recorded on this unit, you can
play back the disc on other compatible DVD players
that can playback DVD-RW and DVD-R. Check your
DVD players operation manual for more information.
For more information on finalisation, see “FINALISE” in
“Setting the disc” (page 22).
When recording in VR mode
Even if a disc recorded in VR mode is finalised, you
can record or edit by cancelling the finalisation. (See “
UNDO FINALISE” on page 22.)
When you playback the disc with another player, make
sure that the DVD player supports DVD-RW and bears
the following indication.
When recording in Video mode
When a disc recorded in Video mode is finalised, you
can no longer edit or record onto the disc. Before you
finalise the disc, ensure you have performed all the
editing and recording required. After finalisation, a title
list that can be used by the DVD player is automatically
created.
NOTES:
•The time required to finalise a disc will vary from 2
minutes to 1 hour depending on the disc type and
the amount of free space on the disc.
•When you use a DVD-RW Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 CPRM
support or Ver.1.2 CPRM support disc recorded in
Video mode, you can create new recordings once
the disc is reformatted. If you reformat the disc, all
the recorded contents will be erased.
•
A finalised disc may not play because of the condition
of the DVD or the compatibility with the player used
for playback.
•Some players may not playback the discs recorded
on this unit. We cannot guarantee disc playback us-
ing other players.
Disc

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AC power cord
DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack
AUDIO (L/R)
OUT jacks
DVD COMPONENT (Y,P
B ,P R ) OUT jacks
DECODER/EXTERNAL
Scart socket (AV2)
TV Scart socket (AV1)
RF IN jack
RF OUT jack
Parts and functions
Rear
Front
OPERATE button
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO
IN (AV3) jacks
EJECT button
DVD S-VIDEO IN (AV3) jack
DVD/VCR button
OPEN/CLOSE button
PLAY button
STOP button
FF (Fast Forward) button
REW (Rewind) button
REC/OTR button
CHANNEL / buttons
Disc tray
Cassette Loading Slot
VCR indicator
DVD indicator
Display window

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No. Display Description
Lights during video tape playback.
1
Lights during video tape recording.
Video tape is temporarily stopped.
Parts and functions
NOTE:
Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed.
Display window
Progressive scanning mode.
Timer recording display.
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2
4
Appears when a CD is inserted.
Appears when a CD-R is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-Video is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-R is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-RW is inserted.
Appears when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted. When the disc is set to video mode, VR does not appear.
Appears when the tuner built into this unit is not selected. When you press TV/VIDEO, TV disappears.
Video tape is in the unit.
Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes).
Counter display in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD.
TV channel display.
Track number display for CD.
The external input channel (A1, A2, or A3) display.
Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Flashes in auto resume.
DVD or CD is temporarily stopped.
Lights during DVD recording.
CD
CD-R
DVD
DVD-R
DVD-RW
VR
TV
10:00
01H00M00S
2CH
TRK 002
A1/A2/A3
3
4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
2 VCR recording modes. SP or LP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
SP/LP
XP/SP/LP/SLP
Appears when a CD-RW is inserted.
CD-RW

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Page
Remote control
OPERATE Turns power on/off. 17,18
EJECT Ejects the cassette tapes. 45
OPEN/CLOSE Opens or Closes the tray. 29
DVD/VCR Switches to operation between VCR and DVD. 29, 46, 77, 78
0-9 Direct channel selection of TV. 51, 53
Setting input. 19, 33, 75
Entering a password. 20
TIMER REC Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time. 60
INPUT SELECT Scart input or AV-Front input. 79, 80
DISPLAY Displays VCR or DVD operation status. 31, 47, 64
RETURN Close the menu window. 18, 41
CANCEL Deletes the Timer recording program. 60
Cancels input data in the setting mode. 19, 76
TITLE MENU/TOP MENU Displays titles of a DVD disc. 30, 35, 38, 63
CH / Channel selection. 51, 53
/ Cursor buttons.
TRK (TRACKING) +/– Manual tracking in the playback mode for VCR. 47
/ Cursor buttons.
ENTER Option selection in the menu.
DVD MENU Displays the menu of the DVD disc. 30, 35
SETUP Displays the setup menu. 18, 58
STOP 3Stop. 29, 46, 52
PLAY 1Playback. 29, 46
PAUSE/STILL 4Still picture/Recording pause on/off. 32, 47, 52
SKIP 6/7
Skips chapters in the forward or reverse direction. 32, 42, 71
INDEX – 6/+7Searches for the INDEX mark of a tape. 48
REW/SEARCH – 8Rewind/Review playback. 32, 46, 47
F.FWD/SEARCH + 9 Fast Forward/Forward search playback. 32, 46, 47
ONE TOUCH REPEAT Skips the DVD playback back 10 seconds. 34
CM SKIP Skips commercial breaks. 33, 47
SLOW nSlow motion playback. 32, 47
REC/OTR Recording/One-touche Timer Recording (OTR). 51, 53, 79
REC MODE/SPEED Selects the recording mode. 51, 53, 77
DUBBING Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR. 77, 78
AUDIO Changes the soundtrack language of the DVD. 37
AUDIO SELECT Switches sound between mono and stereo. 61
ZOOM Zoom (for DVD/VIDEO CD). 36, 42
A-B REPEAT Repeats playback between A and B. (DVD/CD) 34
ZERO RETURN
Stops the tape when the counter reaches 00
H
00
M
00
S
.48
ANGLE Changes playback angle of a DVD disc. 36, 42
COUNTER RESET Resets the counter to 00H00M00S.48
SUBTITLE Selects subtitles of the DVD disc. 36
ATR Digital AUTO TRACKING. 47
PLAY MODE Displays the playback mode. 33
REPEAT Repeats playback. 34, 47
CLOCK/COUNTER Changes the front panel display mode. 48
SHOWVIEW Display the SHOWVIEW program screen. 55
TV/VIDEO Select to operate TV/VCR 52
PROGRESSIVE Activates the progressive scanning mode. 44
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Remote control
123
Replace the compartment
cover.
Install two batteries (supplied),
paying attention to the polarity
diagram in the battery compart-
ment.
Open the battery compartment
cover in the direction of the
arrow.
How to install the batteries
Use micro batteries type R-03 (“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar).
These batteries are offered as carbon / zinc-type or as alkaline-type. You may use both, but do not mix types. The
alkaline type lasts longer compared to the carbon / zinc type but is more expensive.
Note: Flat, weak batteries will leak. Corrosive electrolyte will damage the remote control handset.
Leak proof batteries will not leak immediately when they are flat. As long as the handset is still working, there is
no danger of leakage. To prevent damage, remove the batteries if you do not use the handset for several
months.
Damage because of leakage is not covered by the guarantee.
Distance of Remote
Control Operation
Effective angle:
approx. 60°
approx.
5m
Point the remote
control directly at the
remote sensor.
If bright sunlight
directly beams
onto the unit
front.
If an obstacle is
placed between the
unit and the handset.
The remote control handset will not work properly in the following cases:
If the batteries have not
been installed according to
their polarities.
If the batteries are
weak.

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Supplied Coaxial cable
In addition to the coaxial cable connection, you should also connect the supplied SCART cable from the VCR/DVD
to your TV as shown. As well as transferring the high quality pictures and sound to your TV, the SCART connection
can automatically switch the TV to its AV channel for playback.
Connecting this unit to your TV using the SCART connections
Some TV's do not support the Scart switching feature that automatically changes
the AV input channel. If your unit does not support this feature, you will have to
manually select the AV input on your TV's remote control. For more information,
refer to the operation manual of your TV.
Basic connections
Connect your VCR/DVD to your main antenna and TV set as shown in the illustration. When you have finished
making these connections, connect your VCR/DVD to the mains power supply (230V / 50Hz).
TV
AC power cord 230V/50 Hz
VCR/DVD
Antenna-Input
To Scart socket
RF-Input
(from house antenna)
TV Scart socket (AV1)
RF-Output (to TV)
Antenna
Supplied Scart cable
DECODER/EXTERNAL Scart Socket (AV2)

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Playback connection
Connecting to a TV using the Component video output (for PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACED
outputs of DVD/CD playback)
You can enjoy the highest quality picture by connecting the unit’s component video out jacks to the component
video input jacks of your TV, using component video cables (not supplied).
33
33
3PROGRESSIVE outputs
Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a
progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures
with less flicker.
33
33
3INTERLACED outputs
Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to
enjoy the highest quality DVD picture playback.
To Audio (R) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
DVD audio (R) output
To Audio (L) input
DVD audio (L)
output
TV
VCR/DVD
Component video cable (not supplied)
Component
video output
To Component
video input
SCART-cable (not supplied)
If a Satellite Receiver is used, we recommend using the following configuration:
Connecting to a Satellite Receiver
To record from a Satellite Receiver, press INPUT SELECT on the remote control of the VCR/DVD.
“A1” will appear on the front display. Select the required satellite channel on the Satellite Receiver.
Satellite
Antenna
Satellite
Receiver
VCR/DVD
TV
SCART-cable (supplied)
NOTES:
•If you are connecting to a TV that is not capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal
using the component sockets, do not select the "Progressive" option. If you select "Progressive", you
will not see a picture (see page 45).
•
When connecting to a TV using the SCART socket, make sure that the progressive indicator on the display
window is not lit. If it is lit, the video and S-Video outputs do not feed the correct signals to a TV and you cannot see
any picture. To turn off the progressive indicator, make the progressive scanning mode inactive (see page 45).
•If your TV has BNC type jacks for the component video input, use an adapter to convert the RCA jacks to the
BNC (not supplied).

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Playback connection
TV
TV
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)
AV Amplifier with
built-in various
decoder as above
VCR/DVD
To Audio (L) Input
To Audio (R) Input
AUDIO cable (not supplied)
Stereo Amplifier
VCR/DVD
Audio (R) Output
SCART-cable (supplied)
Audio (L) Output
Coaxial digital
Audio Output
To SCART
input
SCART-cable (supplied)
To SCART
input
TV Scart socket (AV1)
Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier with Audio Output
If your VCR/DVD is connected to a stereo amplifier, the video soundtrack can output through the loudspeakers of
a stereo system.
Connecting an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround
If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as listed can enjoy the various audio systems such as
Dolby Digital and DTS by using the Coaxial Digital Output.
Use this connection when connecting to a:
• AV amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital decoder
• AV amplifier with built-in *DTS decoder
NOTES:
•The COAXIAL jack only outputs the audio from DVD mode.
The VHS signal is only output from the SCART-sockets and AUDIO L/R jacks.
•Before you make the above connections, set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL "OFF" or DTS to "OFF" on the
AV Amplifier, otherwise a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or cause the
speakers to be damaged. After the unit is connected, you can turn on DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS.
•DTS audio is only output via the COAXIAL output jack.You therefore need to connect this unit to a suitable DTS
decoder in order to hear the audio from DTS discs.
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, only noise will be heard from the speakers or analog stereo outputs.
• Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly on the unit.
TV Scart socket (AV1)

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Automatic TV tuning and clock setting
Plug your unit into the mains supply. The unit will
start to automatically tune in and set the correct time
and date. When auto tuning is complete, you must
switch the TV to it's AV channel.
AUTOMATIC SETUP IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN
YOU PLUG THE UNIT IN FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Preparation:
• Make sure that your unit is properly connected to
the TV.
•Turn ON the TV and switch the TV to it's AV
channel (this may be labelled EXT / AUX etc.)
1Plug your unit into the
mains supply. “Auto”
will start to flash on the
unit display, and also
“AUTO TUNING” will
be displayed on the TV
screen. Your unit will
automatically tune
itself in and set the
correct time and date.
(This may take approx. 4 minutes.)
2Press OPERATE to turn OFF the unit. The
broadcast stations received will be tuned on your
unit.
NOTE:
The unit automatically corrects the clock setting every
hour and automatically adjusts the clock setting for
Daylight Saving Time.
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SETUP MENU
The SETUP MENU consists of several menus where
you can make various settings concerning lan-
guage, audio functions, and images control. In
addition, this menu includes settings for clock,
channel and other items that can be set.
For details of each menu, read the corresponding
section in this chapter.
Preparation:
•Turn ON the TV and switch the TV to it’s AV channel
(this may be labelled EXT / AUX etc.)
• Press OPERATE to turn on the VCR/DVD.
•The video tape and DVD should be stopped.
Using the SETUP MENU
The following example shows the basic setting proce-
dure of the SETUP MENU. The remote control keys
that operate the SETUP MENU are displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
1Press SETUP.
The SETUP MENU screen will appear.
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TIMER REC SET
SYSTEM SETUP
AV SETUP
REC SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
OTHER
LANGUAGE
PARENTAL
CLOCK
DISC SETUP
OTHER
SETUP MENU
RETURN SETUPENTER BACK END
SELECT
ENTER
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2Press or to select the required menu and
press ENTER.
The submenu screen of the selected menu will
appear.
3Press or to select the required submenu and
press ENTER.
The screen for the selected submenu will appear.
4Press or to select required item you want,
and press ENTER.
Selectable items will be listed.
5Press or to select required item and press
ENTER.
This completes the setting procedure.
•To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
•To close the SETUP MENU, press SETUP.
NOTES:
•To access the advanced features for items that are
not covered in the basic setting procedures, refer to
each of the settings individual section.
•Options that are highlighted red cannot be selected.
•“TIMER REC SET” cannot be selected when the clock
is not set.