Toshiba SD-26VESE User manual

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SD-26VESE
OWNER’S MANUAL
DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
B for conn cting, op rating or adjusting this product,
pl as r ad this instruction bookl t car fully and compl t ly.
© 005 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.

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Saf ty Pr cautions
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION:
This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference, should the unit
require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water,
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
This product is manufactured to comply with the
radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE
89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/ 3/EEC.
Not s on copyrights:
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast
via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without
permission.
This product features the copy protection function developed
by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some
discs.
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 tech-
nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINI-
TION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH
THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DIS-
PLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 6 5 PROGRESSIVE
SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STAN-
DARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS
MODEL 6 5p DVD+VCR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUS-
TOMER SERVICE CENTER.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to
others. You should record requested information here and
retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. ___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

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Saf ty Pr cautions(Continu d)
SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured. So, please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a
general nature, intended to help you with all your electronic consumer products and some
points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.
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DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-
connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing
connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of
your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment
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DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equip-
ment.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DON'T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or
close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safe-
ty always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to
the instructions.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hear-
ing.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it
is designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on
the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may
need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or
if it is damaged in any way -switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
ABOVE ALL
---NEVER l t anyon sp cially childr n push anything into hol s, slots or any oth r
op ning in th cas - this could r sult in a fatal l ctrical shock;
---NEVER gu ss or tak chanc s with l ctrical quipm nt of any kind
---it is b tt r to b saf than sorry!
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INTRODUCTION

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Tabl of Cont nts
Introduction
Saf ty Pr cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Tabl of Cont nts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the symbols for instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B for Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Control Operation Range . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Selecting the Viewing Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Pan l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
R mot Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
R ar Pan l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pr paration
Conn ctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 1
Initial S ttings - VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Initial preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Video channel set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to use the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the clock Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To set the colour system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
To set the RF OUT sound system . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tuning in TV Stations Automatically . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tuning in TV Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing the order of TV Stations . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deleting TV Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Initial S ttings - DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LANGUAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AUDIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . . . 19
LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Password (Security Code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Auto Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Op ration
Op ration with tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-25
Playing a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CM (Commercial Message) Skip . . . . . . . . .
OPR (Optimum Picture Response) . . . . . . .
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . 3
Timer recording using On Screen Display . . . 4- 5
Additional Op ration with tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (NIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Blank Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
On Screen Display (F.OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tape Counter Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To set the decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wide Screen Compatibility 16:9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recording from External Components . . . . . . . . 8
Copying from DVD to VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Op ration with DVD and Vid o CD . . . . . . . . . 29-32
Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Moving to another CHAPTER / TRACK . . . . 9
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 30
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Marker Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instant Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Special DVD Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-3
Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
On-Screen Display - DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . 33-35
Audio CD and MP3 Disc Features . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repeat Track / All / Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Erasing a Track from “Program” List . . . . . . 35
Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . . 35
Vi wing a JPEG Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
To rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
R f r nc
Languag and Ar a Cod List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubl shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Sp cification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
About th symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
Note: Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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B for Us
Playabl Discs
DVD
(8 cm / 1 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 1 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm / 1 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play SVCD, DVD±R/RW and
CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files.
Notes:
• Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc
itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot
be played on the unit.
• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
• Do not use irregular shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.
Not s on DVDs and Vid o CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs
may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers.
As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to
disc content designed by the software manufacturer,
some playback features of the unit may not be avail-
able, or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions applied with the DVDs and
Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes
may not be played on the unit.
R gional cod of th DVD play r and DVDs
This DVD player is designed and manufactured
for playback of region “ ” encoded DVD soft-
ware. The region code on the labels of some
DVD discs indicates which type of player can play those
discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “ ” or
“ALL”. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen.
Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even
though their playback is prohibited by area limits.
Disc-r lat d t rms
Titl (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or additional feature content, or music album. Each title
is assigned a title reference number enabling you to
locate it easily.
Chapt r (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number,
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.
Track (Vid o CD and audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Sc n
On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the
menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling
you to locate the scene you want.
A scene is composed of one or several tracks.
Typ s of vid o CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Vid o CDs quipp d with PBC (V rsion 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures
of high resolution can be played if they are included in
the disc.
Vid o CDs not quipp d with PBC (V rsion 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
Moistur Cond nsation
Never operate the DVD+VCR immediately after moving
it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for
two or three hours without operating it. If you use the
DVD+VCR in such a situation, it may damage
discs/tapes and internal parts.
INTRODUCTION
R mot Control Op ration Rang
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.
Distanc : About 3 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor
Angl : About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
R mot control batt ry installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two
(R03/AAA) size batteries with
and aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
2
AAA
AAA

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Pr cautions
Handling th unit
Wh n shipping th unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
Wh n s tting th unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be
distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit
away from the TV or radio, or turn off the unit after
removing the disc.
To k p th surfac cl an
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber of plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cl aning th unit
To cl an th cabin t
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a cl ar pictur
The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If the
optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or
worn down, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Not s on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not
get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun-
light, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cl aning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen-
ter out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
About Symbols
About th symbol display
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not
available on that specific DVD video disc.
About th disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbol is
applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
DVD
Video CDs.
Audio CDs.
MP3 disc.
JPEG disc.
JPEG
MP3
CD
VCD
DVD
S l cting th Vi wing Sourc
You must select one of your output sources (DVD or
VCR) to view on the TV screen.
• If you want to vi w DVD d ck output sourc :
Press DVD until DVD indicator in the display window lights
and output source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
• If you want to vi w VCR d ck output sourc :
Press VCR until VCR indicator in the display window lights
and output source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.
Notes:
•If you insert a disc while the DVD+VCR is in the VCR
mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to DVD mode
automatically.
•If you insert a cassette tape without prevention tab
while the DVD+VCR is in the DVD mode, the
DVD+VCR will switch to VCR mode automatically.

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Front Pan l
INTRODUCTION
R mot S nsor
Point the DVD+VCR remote control here.
Display Windows
Disc Tray (DVD d ck)
Insert a disc here.
Cass tt Compartm nt (VCR d ck)
Insert a video cassette here.
X
Pause playback or recording. Press
repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.
OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.
EJECT
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
AV3 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L ft/Right))
Connect to the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR).
DVD/VCR
Select one of your output sources to view on the TV
screen between DVD and VCR.
zz REC
To record normally or to activate
One-touch Timer Recording by
repeated presses.
MM
DVD: Skip to next chapter or track. Press and hold for two
seconds for a fast forward search.
VCR: Advances the tape during the STOP mode or for fast
forward picture search.
NN
Starts playback.
mm
- DVD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick
successions to go to previous chapter or track. Press and hold button for
about two seconds to search backward.
- VCR: Rewinds the tape during the stop mode or for fast reverse picture
search.
COPY
Press to copy a DVD in
the DVD deck to a VHS
tape in the VCR deck.
ON/STANDBY I/1
Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF.
PROG (VV/vv)
Scans up or down through memorized channels.
xx
Stops playback or recording.

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Display Window
DVD VCR
REC
TV
DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer
recording is programmed.(VCR part only)
A cassette is in the VCR deck.
The VCR deck is selected.
DVD+VCR is Recording.
(VCR part only)
Lights when TV mode is active.
A disc is in the DVD deck.
(Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck
and Flashes when no disc.)
Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or
current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc).
The DVD deck is selected.
Indicates repeat mode.

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R mot Control
INTRODUCTION
Note:
This remote control uses the same buttons for VCR and DVD
functions (ex. PLAY).
When using a VCR, first press the VCR button.
When using a DVD, first press the DVD button.
POWER (I//11)
Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF.
TV/VCR 
To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.
DVD 
Select the DVD+VCR function mode to
DVD.
VCR 
Select the DVD+VCR function mode to
VCR.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
CLOCK/COUNTER
Switches among the clock, tape counter
and tape remaining modes on the dis-
play.
b/B/v/V
- Selects menu options.
- PR/TRK (v/V): Selects VCR
channels. Adjusts manually the tape’s
picture on the screen.
ENTER/OK
Confirms menu selections. Displays
functions on the TV screen.
VCR MENU (i)/SETUP
Accesses or removes DVD Setup menu
and VCR menu.
PAUSE/STEP (X/C)
- Pause playback or recording.
- Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
REW (m) 
- For fast reverse picture search.
- Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode.
PLAY (NN) 
Starts playback.
FWD (M) 
- For fast forward picture search.
- Advances the tape during the STOP mode.
0-9
Selects numbered options in a menu.
REPEAT 
Repeat chapter, track, title or all.
RANDOM 
Plays tracks in random order.
CM SKIP 
Fast forwards picture search through
30 seconds of recording.
A-B RPT 
Repeats sequence between two points (A
and B).
SP/LP 
Selects recording speed of the tape.
SLOW (y)
Forward slow playback.
EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE ( )
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
- Opens and closes the disc tray.
INPUT SELECT/INSTANT REPLAY
- Selects the VCR deck’s source
(Tuner, AV 1, AV or AV 3).
- Replays through 10 seconds of DVD
playback.
MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
SKIP (./ >)
Skip to beginning of current chapter or track,
press twice in quick successions to go to
previous chapter or track. Skip to next chap-
ter or track.
RETURN (OO)
- Removes the setup menu.
- Displays the menu of a video CD with
PBC.
STOP (xx)
Stops playback or recording.
PROGRAM
Places a track on the program list.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the
program menu or a mark on the
MARKER SEARCH menu.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
audio channel (VCD).
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
ATR
Adjusts automatically the tape’s picture
on the screen.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle, if available.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
BLANK SEARCH
Finds end points of recording.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
TOP MENU
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
REC/OTR
Records normally or activates One
touch Timer Recording with repeated
presses.

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R ar Pan l
DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (L ft/Right))
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
AUDIO OUT (L ft/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
AERIAL
Connect the aerial using this jack.
EURO AV2 DECODER
Connect to pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box or another
video recorder.
EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO (VCR IN+OUT/DVD OUT)
Connect to your TV set or another video recorder.
RF.OUT
Connect to your TV using this jack.
AC Pow r Cord
Connect to a power source.
COAXIAL (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT)
(Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
Do not touch th inn r pins of th jacks on th r ar pan l.
El ctrostatic discharg may caus p rman nt damag to th unit.

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Conn ctions
Tips:
•Depending on your TV and other equipment there are
various ways you can connect the player.
•Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, stereo sys-
tem or other devices as necessary for additional connec-
tion information.
Notes:
•The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may
be distorted during playback. Position the units away from
each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
•Make sure the DVD+VCR is connected directly to the TV
and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
•Do not connect the DVD+VCR’s AUDIO OUT jack to the
phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not
connect the DVD+VCR via another VCR. The DVD image
could be distorted by the copy protection system.
Conn cting to a TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Basic conn ction (AV)
1. Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO on the rear
panel of this unit to the SCART input socket on the
TV using a SCART lead (not supplied).
For TV without SCART, connect the yellow VIDEO
OUT jack and DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks of this
unit to the TV.
. Some TV broadcasters transmit encoded television
signals which you can only see with a purchased or
rented decoder. You can connect such a decoder
(descrambler) to this unit.
Basic conn ction (RF)
1. Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/
outdoor antenna to AERIAL jack on the rear panel
of this unit.
. Connect the supplied RF antenna cable from the
RF.OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit to your
television’s Antenna Input.
PREPARATION
R ar of TV
VIDEO INAERIAL AUDIO INPUT
L
R
SCART INPUT
R ar of this unit (Basic conn ction)
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Conn ctions (Continu d)
Conn cting to Optional Equipm nt
Conn cting to an amplifi r quipp d with two chan-
n l analog st r o or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic
Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT or
AUDIO OUT (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) jacks on this unit
to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier,
receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables.
Conn cting to an amplifi r quipp d with two
chann l digital st r o (PCM) or to an Audio/
Vid o r c iv r quipp d with a multi-chann l
d cod r (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2 or DTS)
1. Connect one of this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
(COAXIAL) to the corresponding in jack on your
amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial) audio
cable.
. You will need to activate this unit’s digital output.
(See “AUDIO” on page 19).
Digital Multi-chann l sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel
Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the
audio formats supported by your unit (MPEG , Dolby
Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the
logos on the front of the receiver.
Warning:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output
will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is
selected.
Notes:
• If the audio format of the digital output does not
match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver
will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at
all.
• Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital
connection can only be obtained if your receiver is
equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
• To see the audio format of the current DVD in the
On-Screen Display, press AUDIO.
2 channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround connection.
Rear of this unit
Amplifier (Receiver)
DVD exclusive out Digital multi-channel
connection
L
R
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL

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Initial S ttings - VCR
Initial pr s t
For the following steps we do assume that you have
just connected your video recorder for the very first
time. In this case the video recorder is on after mains
connection. You should not touch any buttons yet. On
the connected TV you will now see.
Note:
If this menu does not appear, your video recorder was
programmed already.
1. Select the country according to your area with
For G.
“A”: Austria, “B”: Belgium, “CH”: Switzerland, “D”:
Germany, “DK”: Denmark, “E”: Spain, “F”: France,
“I”: Italy, “N”: Norway, “NL”: Netherlands, “P”:
Portugal, “S”: Sweden, “SF”: Finland, “OTHERS”
. Press ENTER/OK to start the automatic storing of
the channels of the TV stations in your area.
3. The TV STATION TABLE will appear when tuning is
completed.
Press VCR MENU (i) to save your settings.
Vid o chann l s t
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from
the DVD+VCR through the RF cable.
If you have used a SCART lead you will not have to tune
your TV, simply select the AV channel. The AV channel
is already pre-tuned for optimum video playback on
your TV.
1. Turn on DVD+VCR and TV.
. Set the vacant position 60 on your TV.
3. Press POWER I/1 on the remote control to enter
the standby mode.
4. Press and hold PROG (vvor VV) on the front of
DVD+VCR for more than 4 seconds.
RF 60 will appear in the DVD+VCR display.
The following picture will be displayed on the TV
screen.
If the picture is snowy, move to step 5.
If the picture is clean, press I/1 on the DVD+VCR
to store the RF channel. The video channel is now
set.
5. Press PROG (vvor VV) on the DVD+VCR to set the
video channel to a vacant position between and
68 which is not occupied by any local station in your
area.
6. Press I/1 to store the new RF channel into the
DVD+VCR.
7. Press I/1 to bring the DVD+VCR from standby to
on and follow your TV manufacturers
tuning instruction manual to tune a new channel to
the DVD+VCR.
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Initial S ttings - VCR (Continu d)
How to us th main m nu
This DVD+VCR can easily be programmed by
using the menus displayed on screen.
The menus are controlled by the Remote Control
Handset.
1. Switch on your TV set and DVD+VCR by pressing the
++//11button.
. Press VCR MENU (i) button.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
O- Timer recording setting (see p. 4).
O- Manual tuning setting (see p. 16).
O- ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System)
(see p. 15).
O- Date & clock setting (see p. 14).
O- To set the Colour TV System (see p. 15).
O- To check a problem with your DVD+VCR
(see p. 7).
O- To display the operational mode of your
DVD+VCR (see p. 6).
O- To select the aspect ratio of your TV
(see p. 7).
O-To use a pay-TV decoder (or Satellite) with your
DVD+VCR ( see p. 7 ).
O- To improve the playback picture
(see p. ).
O- To activate or deactivate the NICAM digital sound
(
see p. 6 ).
3. Press 1and 2to select the desired menu.
Press ENTER/OK and use 3or 4to select.
4. Press VCR MENU (i) to return to a TV picture.
S tting th clock Manually
The clock in your DVD+VCR controls time and
date settings for your DVD+VCR.
The clock is set automatically during ACMS
(Automatic Channel Memory System) when your
DVD+VCR detects a channel that broadcasts a
Teletext signal. If the broadcast signal is weak the
clock will not be set and will require setting
manually.
1. Press VCR MENU (i).
Press bbor BBto select SET ( ).
Press ENTER/OK.
The ACSS mode can be set to “OFF” by pressing
ENTER/OK if you want to set the time manually.
. Use the vvor VVon the remote control to alter the
HOURS, MINUTES, DAY, MONTH and YEAR.
Please note your DVD+VCR uses a 4 hour clock.
e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00.
The day of the week will appear automatically when
you enter the year.
3. If you make a mistake press bbor BBand enter the
correct details.
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Initial S ttings - VCR (Continu d)
To s t th colour syst m
1. Press VCR MENU (i).
. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
3. Press 1or 2to select the SYS ( ) and press
ENTER/OK.
4. Press 3or 4to select according to the COLOUR
system used.
5. Press VCR MENU (i) to remove the menus from the
TV screen.
To s t th RF OUT sound syst m
1. Press VCR MENU (i).
. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
3. Press 1or 2to select the SYS ( ) and press
ENTER/OK.
4. Press 3or 4to select according to the COLOUR
system used.
5. Press 2followed by 3or 4to select the RF Out
sound system compatible to your TV.
6. Press VCR MENU (i) to remove the menus from the
TV screen.
Tuning in TV Stations Automatically
If the TV broadcast signal is weak your DVD+VCR
may not detect the necessary information and will
not be able to store them correctly. To overcome this
problem please turn to the MANUAL TUNING
section on page 16.
1. Press ++//11to turn on your DVD+VCR.
. Press VCR MENU (i) button.
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press 1or 2to select the ACMS ( ).
Press ENTER/OK.
3. Select the country according to your area with 1
or 2.
A:Austria, B:Belgium, CH:Switzerland, D:Germany,
DK:Denmark, E:Spain, F:France, I:Italy, N:Norway,
NL:Nertherlands, P:Portugal, S:Sweden,
SF:Finland, “OTHERS”
4. Press ENTER/OK to start the automatic storing of
the channels of the TV stations in your area.
5. The TV STATION TABLE will appear when tuning is
completed.
Press VCR MENU (i) to save your settings.
Notes:
• The DVD+VCR’s clock will be set automatically
when automatic tuning has finished. If the clock is
wrong please see “Setting the clock Manually” on
page 14.
• Please note currently only a limited number of TV
companies transmit the Programm D liv ry
Control (PDC) signal which enables your
DVD+VCR to successfully identify and store them. If
your DVD+VCR has difficulty in identifying a TV sta-
tion please turn the page to find out how to manually
tune in and name a TV station. While automatic tun-
ing is taking place the time and date will set auto-
matically.
If - - :- - appears in the DVD+VCR display it means
that the broadcast signal is weak and the clock was
not set. Please turn to CLOCK SET section of this
book on page 14.
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Initial S ttings - VCR (Continu d)
Tuning in TV Stations Manually
In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may
be too weak for your DVD+VCR’s automatic tuning
process to find or assign TV stations correctly.
You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations
manually in order for your DVD+VCR to store them.
1. Press VCR MENU (i).
The main menu will appear on the TV screen. Press
1or 2to select the PR SET ( ).
Press ENTER/OK.
. Press VCR MENU (i).
The station table will appear.
3. Press 3or 4to select the programme number that
you want to tune (for example, PR 04).
4. Press ENTER/OK.
Press INPUT SELECT to select C(Standard
stations) or S(Cable stations):
C0 - C69, S01 - S41.
Enter the channel number of station that you want to
tune, use 3or 4to find the required station.
5. Searching will stop when it locates a stations.
Press 2to select MFT.
Control the fine tuning of the station by using 3or 4.
6. Press 2to select STATION so that you may name
your TV station.
Press ENTER/OK.
7. Use 3or 4to select l tt rs and numb rs for the
station name.
Use 1or 2to move back and forth between
characters.
Press ENTER/OK.
8. Press VCR MENU (i), confirm the station placement.
If you wish to manually tune other stations repeat
stages 3 - 8.
9. Press VCR MENU (i) again.
Your new TV station has now been tuned into your
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Initial S ttings - VCR (Continu d)
Changing th ord r of TV Stations
After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you
may wish to change the order in which they are
stored without having to retune them again. The
instructions given on this page will show you how you
can simply move them into your desired order.
1. Press VCR MENU (i).
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Press 1or 2to select the PR SET ( ).
Press ENTER/OK.
. Press VCR MENU (i).
Press 3or 4to select the programm numb r you
want to move (for example, PR-03).
Press 2.
3. Press 3or 4to select the programm numb r you
want to move to (for example, PR-05).
4. Press ENTER/OK.
The selected programm will be moved to th n w
programm numb r.
If you wish to move other TV stations repeat stages
1 - 4.
5. Press VCR MENU (i) to remove the menus from the
TV screen.
D l ting TV Stations
After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you
may wish to delete a station.
The instructions given on this page will show you
how you can easily delete any unwanted TV
stations.
1. Press VCR MENU (i).
The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Use 1or 2to select the PR SET ( ).
Press ENTER/OK.
. Press VCR MENU (i).
3. Press 3or 4to select the programm numb r you
want to delete. (for example, PR-01)
4. Press 1.
After a short while, the selected station will be
deleted.
If you wish to delete other TV stations repeat stages
3 - 4.
5. Press VCR MENU (i) to remove the menus from the
TV screen.
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Initial S ttings - DVD
By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjust-
ments to items such as picture and sound. You can also
set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu,
among other things. For details on each Setup menu
item, see pages 18 to 1.
To display and xit th M nu:
Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of
SETUP will take you back to initial screen.
To go to th n xt l v l:
Press Bon the remote control.
To go back to th pr vious l v l:
Press bon the remote control.
G n ral Op ration
1. Press DVD on the remote control.
. Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
3. Use v/Vto select the desired option then press B
to move to the second level. The screen shows the
current setting for the selected item, as well as alter-
nate setting(s).
4. Use v/Vto select the second desired option then
press Bto move to the third level.
5. Use v/Vto select the desired setting then press
ENTER/OK to confirm your selection. Some items
require additional steps.
6. Press SETUP or PLAY (N) to exit the Setup menu.
LANGUAGE
M nu Languag
Select a language for the VCR and DVD’s setup menu
and information display.
Disc Audio / Subtitl / M nu
Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc
audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
Original: Refers to the original language in which the
disc was recorded.
Oth r: To select another language, press number but-
tons then ENTER/OK to enter the corresponding 4-digit
number according to the language code list in the refer-
ence chapter (see page 37). If you enter the wrong lan-
guage code, press CLEAR.
Off (for Disc Subtitl ) : Turn off Subtitle.
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PREPARATION
Initial S ttings - DVD (Continu d)
DISPLAY
TV Asp ct
4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Display Mod
Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect
mode is set to “4:3”.
L tt rbox: Displays a wide picture with bands on the
upper and lower portions of the screen.
Panscan: Automatically displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
AUDIO
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of
audio system you use.
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG
Bitstr am: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the
DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an ampli-
fier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or
MPEG decoder.
PCM (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when con-
nected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier.
DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be
automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM
audio.
Off (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal is
not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
Sampl Fr q. (Fr qu ncy)
If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling
96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is
made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz sig-
nals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.
If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96
kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is made,
this unit passes each type of signal through without any
further processing.
Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify its
capabilities.
DRC (Dynamic Rang Control)
With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s sound-
track in the most accurate and realistic presentation
possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However,
you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the
audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds
and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a
movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound.
Set DRC to On for this effect.
DVD
DVD
DVD
DVD
DVD

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Initial S ttings - DVD (Continu d)
LOCK (Par ntal Control)
Rating
Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable
for children to view. Many of these discs contain
parental control information that applies to the complete
disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and
scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the area.
DVD video discs may or may not respond to the
parental control setting if the Area code of the disc is
set wrongly. Some discs offer more suitable scenes as
an alternative. Ratings are area dependent.
The parental control feature allows you to block access
to scenes below the rating you input, thereby preventing
your children from being able to view material you
believe is unsuitable.
1. Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then
press B.
. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code fea-
tures, you must input the 4-digit security code you
created.
If you have not yet entered a security code you are
prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code and press
ENTER/OK. Enter it again and press ENTER/OK to
verify. If you make a mistake before pressing
ENTER/OK, press CLEAR.
3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v/Vbuttons.
1-8: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rat-
ing eight (8) has the least restrictive.
Unlock : If you select unlock, parental control is not
active and the disc plays in full.
4. Press ENTER/OK to confirm your rating selection,
then press SETUP to exit the menu.
5. Press OPEN/CLOSE (/) to activate parental
control.
Note:
If you set a rating for the player, all disc scenes with the same
rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played
unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alterna-
tive must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable
alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit
password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.
Password (S curity Cod )
You can enter or change password.
1. Select “Password” on the LOCK menu then press B.
. Follow step as shown left column (Rating).
To change the password, select the “Change”, press
ENTER/OK and input the new 4-digit code then
press ENTER/OK. Input it again to verify.
3. Press SETUP to exit the menu.
If you forget your Security Code
If you forget your security code you can clear it
using the following steps:
1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
. Input the 6-digit number “ 10499”
and the security code is cleared.
3. Enter a new code as described above.
Ar a Cod
Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to
rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the
reference chapter (see page 37).
1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then press
B.
. Follow step as shown left (Rating).
3. Select the first character using v/Vbuttons.
4. Press Band select the second character using
v/Vbuttons.
5. Press ENTER/OK to confirm your area code
selection.
DVD
DVD