DVP620VR
DVP
Digital Video Disc Player &
Video Cassette Recorder
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation.TheVIDEO
Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
Contents
Introduction
Programming a Recording (TIMER)
Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming a recording
(with the 'VIDEO Plus+ system') . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming a recording
(without the “VIDEO Plus+” system). . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OTR (OneTouch Recording). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to check, or delete
Functional Overview
a programmed recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to change
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
a programmed recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hints forTimer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting Up your DVD/VCR
Other Functions
Important for the United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to aTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Simplest connection using only supplied
black RF coaxial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to an Audio System(for DVD features) . . 6
Connecting to Optional Equipment
Switching the status display off or on . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Blue Background on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clock Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing a Disc
(for DVD features). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
External Input Mode (forVCR features). . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control . . . . . . . 7
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PlayableVideo CassetteTapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning on your DVD/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Video Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Automatic Channel Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manual Channel Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FollowTV (AutomaticTV channels sorting). . . . . . . . 8
Sorting and clearingTV channels manually . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the RF out channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Decoder allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Disc Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Calling Up a Menu During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step by Step Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fast Forward / Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Slow Forward / Slow Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Title / Chapter Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MP3/JPEG Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
On-Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Track Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Audio Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stereo Sound Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Marker Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
VCR Playback
Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Displaying current tape position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Searching for a tape position with picture
(scanning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Searching for tape position without picture
(forward wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Index search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ManualTracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VCR Manual Recording
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recording without automatic switch-off. . . . . . . . . . 11
Linking up recordings (assemble cut) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP). . . . . . . . . 11
Automatic controlled recording from a satellite
receiver (RECORD LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DIRECT RECORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switching 'DIRECT RECORD' on or off . . . . . . . . . . 11
Direct dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Copying a video tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DVD Setup
Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Virtual Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Language Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Information
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Functional Overview
14. I RECORD button (VCR)
press once to start recording, repeatedly to start an One-
Touch Recording
Front Panel
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3
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5
15. B PLAY button (VCR)
STANDBY-ON
OPEN/CLOSE
to play a tape
POWER ON
16. A STOP/EJECT button (VCR)
VCR
DVD
VIDEO
L
-- AUDIO --
R
REW
F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD
CHANNEL
STOP
PLAY D.DUBBING
SOURCE
when playback is stopped, press to eject the tape
17. g F.FWD
when tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape
at high speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape
while the picture stays on the screen.
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12 11 10 9
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7 6
18. h REW
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ySTANDBY-ON button (DVD,VCR)
when tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at
high speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape while
the picture stays on the screen.
to switch the player to ON or OFF
2. POWER-ON light (DVD,VCR)
light appears when DVD/VCR turns on.
19. AUDIO andVIDEO in jacks
3. Cassette Compartment (VCR)
connect to AUDIO andVIDEO OUT of an audio source
insert a tape here
4. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)
to open/close the disc tray
5. DiscTray (DVD)
insert a disc here
6. DIRECT DUBBING button (VCR)
Display Message
to play DVD disc and record its’ content to video cassette
tape at the same time
Appears after the disc tray closes if the tray is empty, if
there is an error reading the disc, or if an unacceptable
disc is installed
7. B PLAY button (DVD)
to start, pause or resume disc playback
Tray is opening or is open.
8. C STOP button (DVD)
to stop playback
9. DVD light (DVD)
Tray is closing. This also may appear as the Player tries
to load a Disc
light appears when DVD/VCR in DVD mode
10. SOURCE button (DVD,VCR)
Loading the Disc
to select between DVD andVCR mode
11. VCR light (VCR)
light appears when DVD/VCR inVCR mode
Lights up when the playback
control is activated
12. CHANNEL button (VCR)
to select a programme number on the TV
13. IR (Infrared) Remote Sensor (DVD,VCR)
receive signals from remote control
VCR
DVD
Lights up
when a tape
is in the
Lights up when
the timer
recording or an
OTR recording
has been set.
Displays a type of the disc
which is inserted on the tray.
• DVD: DVD
DVD/VCR.
Lights up when
the DVD/VCR is
in VCR position.
This light does
not appear
• CD: Audio CD, MP3, JPEG
• VCD: Video CD
Lights up
Lights up during
a recording.
Flashes when
a recording
during playback
when the
Lights up when the
A-B repeat function is on
when the
DVD/VCR is in
TV position.
repeat function
is on.
Lights up when the
repeat function is on.
is paused.
VCR
REC
GROUP
DVD
PM
VCD
Lights up when
Displays the elapsed time
of the title or track.
Lights up when
current time is P.M.
the playback is
The number of a new title,
Works as a tape
in still or slow mode.
Lights up when
the inserted
disc comes to
a pause.
chapter, or track is
displayed when a chapter
or track is switched.
counter(hour,minute,second).
Also displays a channel number,
tape speed, remaining
Lights up when the
inserted cassette is
being played back.
time for OTR or current time.
Lights up when the inserted
disc is being played back.
Lights up when
the ALL repeat
function is on.
Lights up when playing back
in slow mode. (DVD)
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Functional Overview
3. COAXIAL (Digital audio out) jack (DVD only)
connect to AUDIO inputs of a digital (coaxial) audio equipment
4. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) jacks (DVD only)
connect to AUDIO inputs of an amplifier, receiver or stereo system
Rear Panel
DVD
DIGITAL
ANALOG S-VIDEO
AERIAL
RF OUT
5. S-Video Out jack (DVD only)
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT
OUT
connect to a TV with S-Video inputs
AV2(DECODER)
AV1(TV)
VCR
L
DVD/VCR
OPTICAL COAXIAL
6. AV2 (DECODER) jack (VCR only)
connect SCART cable from another DVD/VCR, camcoder or
an audio/video source
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
7. AV1 (TV) jack
connect SCART cable to a TV
8. AERIAL jack
1. MAINS (AC Power Cord)
connect to an antenna or cable
connect to a standard AC outlet
9. RF OUT jack
2. OPTICAL (Digital audio out) jack (DVD only)
use supplied RF coaxial cable to connect to the ANTENNA
IN on your TV, cable box or Direct Broadcast System
connect to digital (optical) audio equipment
Remote Control
11. SV/V+
STANDBY-ON
to programme timer recording with theVIDEO Plus+ system (VCR)
12. TITLE
1
OPEN/CLOSE
to display title menu of a disc (DVD)
13. ANGLE
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
33
32
EJECT
select DVD camera angle (DVD)
14. MODE
+
P
2
SKIP
/
7
9
to set up programmed or random playback (DVD)
15. REPEAT
DISPLAY
CLEAR
+10
31
30
STATUS/EXIT
repeat chapter, track, title, disc (DVD)
16. TIMER SET
3
4
SYSTEM
DVD
VCR
29
DISC/VCR
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
to put the DVD/VCR into standby mode for a timer recording
17. INDEX SEARCH ( 3 )
to fast forward or rewind the tape at index number (VCR)
18. SUBTITLE
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5
6
7
OK
subtitle language DVD selector (DVD)
19. SEARCH MODE
to access or remove search display (DVD)
20. REPEAT (A-B)
repeat a specific segment (DVD)
21. ZOOM
enlarge DVD video image (DVD)
22. RETURN
to return previous or remove setup menu (DVD)
23. AUDIO
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26
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE
9
10
SV / V+
SLOW
RECORD
11
25
24
TITLE
MODE
TIMER
SET
ANGLE
RETURN
AUDIO
ZOOM
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22
21
20
12
13
REPEAT REPEAT
A-B
14
15
INDEX SUBTITLE SEARCH
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18
16
17
MODE
to choose audio languages or sound modes (DVD)
to choose sound modes (VCR)
24. SLOW
to view tape playback in slow motion (VCR)
25. RECORD ( I )
to record the TV channel selected at this moment or press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording (VCR)
26. PAUSE ( k )
1. ySTANDBY-ON
pause playback temporarily / frame-by-frame playback (DVD)
pause playback and during recording temporarily (VCR)
g
to view DVD picture in fast forward motion (DVD)
to fast forward the tape (VCR)
switch DVD/VCR ON or OFF
2. 0-9 numerical key pads/+10
27.
select numbered items in a menu
use +10 button to enter number 10 and above (DVD)
to select TV channels inVCR mode
28. SYSTEM MENU
to access or remove the DVD setup menu (DVD)
29. DVD
press to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode and before using
the remote control for DVD features
30. DISPLAY STATUS/EXIT
to access or remove the display screen during DVD or Audio
CD playback(DVD)
3. SYSTEM
doesn’t work on this model
4. VCR
press to put the DVD/VCR inVCR mode and before using
the remote control forVCR features
5. DISC/VCR MENU
to display the menu of the DVD disc or to accessVCR menu
6. OK
acknowledge menu selection (DVD)
to access or removeVCR’s on-screen status display(VCR)
to removeVCR’s menu(VCR)
7.
{
B
K
L
31. CLEAR
(left/right/up/down) select an item in the menu
h
to view DVD picture in fast reverse motion (DVD)
to rewind the tape (VCR)
to reset the setting (DVD)
8.
to reset the counter (VCR)
to delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER) (VCR)
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32. SKIP/P ( 3/ – / 3/ + )
9. STOP ( C )
to skip chapter/tracks (DVD)
to change TV channels (VCR)
33. OPEN/CLOSE EJECT
to stop a DVD disc playback (DVD)
to stop playback, recording(VCR)
10. PLAY ( B )
to start a DVD disc playback (DVD)
to start a tape playback(VCR)
to insert discs into or remove them from the tray (DVD)
to remove the tape from theVCR (VCR)
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
Important for the United Kingdom
Connecting to aTV
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp
plug.To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:
Remove fuse cover and fuse.
Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI
approved type.
Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3A.
If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution
board should not be greater than 3A.
1
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the AERIAL of your DVD/
VCR.
Connect the DVD/VCR (AV1 TV) on the DVD/VCR to the
corresponding connector on the TV.
1
2
Note:
3
– Ensure that the “TV” indication on SCART cable is con-
nected to theTV set and “DVD” indication on SCART
cable is connected to the DVD/ VCR.
If your TV is not equipped with a SCART input, you can select
the following connection:
If yourTV has a S-Video input connector,
Connect the antenna or cable to the AERIAL of your DVD/VCR.
Connect the S-Video out on the DVD/VCR to the S-Video in
on the TV.
Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT on the DVD/VCR to the
Left and Right audio in on the TV.
1
2
The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible
shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket
elsewhere.
3
How to connect a plug:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
AN
TE
NN
A
IN
TV
BLUE- 'NEUTRAL' ('N')
BROWN- 'LIVE' ('L')
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5
6
The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.
The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.
Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the safety earth
OR
DVD
DIGITAL
ANALOG S-VIDEO
AERIAL
RF OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT OUT
VCR
DVD/VCR
AV2(DECODER)
symbol
or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
L
AV1(TV)
OPTICAL COAXIAL
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Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip
is clamped over the sheath of the lead-not imply over the two
wires.
Note:
– You will still need the SCART cable or RF coaxial cable
for VCR features.
Basic Connections
• Please refer to the instruction books of your TV,VCR, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make the best con-
nections.
• Make one of the following connections, depending on the
capabilities of your existing equipment.
The following guidelines are options for the best picture and
sound quality available on your DVD/VCR.
Simplest connection using only supplied
black RF coaxial cable
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
Connect the antenna or cable to the AERIAL of your DVD/VCR.
Connect black RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT on the rear
panel of the DVD/VCR and to the ANTENNA IN on the TV.
Plug in the power cords of the TV and DVD/VCR.
1
2
3
4
Antenna In
Picture
Back of DVD/VCR
(on back ofTV)
example only
Antenna
Indoor/Outdoor
(300 ohm)
1
2
3
4
Use SCART RGB Output (DVD/VCR(AV1 TV)) for best pic-
ture quality (for DVD andVCR features).
Use S-VIDEO Output for the better picture quality (for DVD
features only).
Use SCART Composite Output for good picture quality (for
DVD andVCR features).
DVD
DIGITAL
A
N
A
L
O
G
S
-
V
I
D
E
O
AERIAL
RF OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT
OUT
VCR
AV2(DECODER)
AV1(TV)
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DVD/VCR
R
1
L/MN
A
U
AERIAL
RF OUT
R
VIDEO
in
OR
75
ANT
CABLE
If your TV only has a RF-style (Antenna IN or 75 ohm) input,
use the RF OUT for connection and set your TV to channel 22
~ 69 with the same channel for DVD/VCR is set (for DVD and
VCR features).
Cable
(75 ohm)
Black RF
coaxial cable
(Supplied)
Sound
Connecting to an Audio System
(for DVD features)
You can also listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video
discs by connecting to an optional stereo system.
Connect DVD/VCR ANALOG AUDIO OUT (Left and Right)
to the audio in on the stereo system.
1
2
Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound. Connect
the DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (either COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) to your amplifier or receiver (for DVD features only).
Use SCART Output (DVD/VCR(AV1 TV)) for better sound
quality (for DVD andVCR features).
If digital connections are not possible, connect the DVD/VCR
ANALOG AUDIO OUT(Left and Right) to your amplifier,
receiver, stereo or TV (for DVD features only).
1
2
STEREO
AUDIO (LEFT) IN
AUDIO (RIGHT) IN
Warning!
– Never make or change connections with the power
switched on.
– Connect the DVD/ VCR directly to yourTV, instead of eg.
a VCR, to avoid distortion because DVD video discs are
copy protected.
– Do not connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT of DVD/ VCR
to PHONO IN of your amplifier or receiver.
– If you use the Euro audio/video cable, it is not necessary
to connect the analog audio cable.
DVD
DIGITAL
ANALOG S-VIDEO
AERIAL
RF OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT
OUT
VCR
AV2(DECODER)
AV1(TV)
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DVD/VCR
R
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
Connecting to Optional Equipment
(for DVD features)
PlayableVideo CassetteTapes
Philips Consume Electronics recommends that only video cas-
sette tapes that have theVHS mark and High Quality (HQ) sys-
tem is compatible with this DVD/VCR.This
• A digital component with a built-in MPEG 2 or Dolby
TM
Digital decoder allows you to enjoy the surround sound
DVD/VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
while producing the effect of being in a movie theater or a
concert hall.
•The player outputs the surround sound signals from the DIG-
ITAL OUT COAXIAL or OPTICAL connector.
Recording Prevention
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to
ensure recordings are not erased accidentally.
To prevent recording, break off the tab with a
screw-driver.
To allow recording, cover the hole with cello-
phane tape.
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1
2
If your receiver has a MPEG 2 or Dolby Digital™ decoder,
Connect the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
of the DVD/VCR to the COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN on your receiver.
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2
Notes:
Notes:
– Use only tapes with VHS mark.
– If the audio format of the digital output does not match
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will pro-
duce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
– MP3 Audio is not available on the Digital Output.
– You will still need the video cable or RF coaxial cable for
VCR features.
– Remove any adhesive stick-on notes from the tape
before inserting into the DVD/ VCR.
– Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your DVD/
VCR performance.
– Video heads will require replacement after a period of
time. Only an authorised service center should perform
this service.
AUDIO RECEIVER
OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
Turning on your DVD/VCR
COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
The following steps only be performed when you insert the AC
PLUG at the first time.
Turn on the TV and select the
PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR
CABLE TO THE VCR
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DVD
DIGITAL
ANALOG S-VIDEO
AERIAL
RF OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT
OUT
video channel on the TV.
Plug in the DVD/VCR.
Confirm with P+.
VCR
AV2(DECODER)
AV1(TV)
L
THEN...
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DVD/VCR
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3
R
+ KEY
PUSH P
The automatic TV channel search
starts.
“TIME” and “DATE” will appear on
the TV screen.
Check “TIME”. If required, please
change the time with numerical key
pads.
OR...
FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY
PLEASE WAIT
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External Input Mode (forVCR features)
To receive the signal from an external input (decoder, satellite
receiver, video camera, anotherVCR etc.), connect to the AV2
(DECODER) socket, and enter “002” with numerical key pads
to appear “AV2” on the TV screen.
If you use the AV1 (TV) socket, enter “001” with numerical key
pads to appear “AV1” on the TV screen.
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Check if the displayed settings for
“DAY”,“MONTH” and “YEAR” are
correct.
When all information is correct,
save by pressing STATUS/EXIT.The
preparation for use is now com-
plete.
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FINISH
If you use the front AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, enter “003” with
numerical key pads to appear “AV3” on the TV screen.
TIME --:--
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control
DATE --/--/--
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Open the battery cover.
Insert batteries (AA size) with the
correct polarity as indicated by the
+ and - symbols inside the battery
compartment.
SMART CLOCK [ON]
END=EXIT
Note:
– If the DVD/VCR has been completed AUTOTUNING at
this procedure, this initial menu has never shown even if
power failure is occured or inserted AC plug again.)
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Close the cover.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted or not to be used
for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be
disposed off properly and kept away from children.
Using the Remote Control
• Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD/
VCR.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave the remote control near extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote con-
trol.
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
Video Channel Setting
Manual Channel Preset
Video channel setting will be necessary, if your DVD/VCR is
connected to the TV via the coaxial cable.
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PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
Press K/L to select “TUNER SET UP”, then press B.
Press K/L to select “MANUAL
TUNING”, then press B.
Press K/L to select “PROG”., then
press B.
Press K/L or numerical key pads
to select your desired programme
number, then press B.
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Insert a pre-recorded tape into the DVD/VCR.The DVD/VCR
will turn on and start playback automatically.
If playback does not start, press PLAY B .
Select and adjust your TV to channel 35.
• If the playback picture appears on the TV screen, continue
with step 8.
• If channel 35 is employed for broadcasting, or interference
lines appear on the picture, the RF converter must be set to
a different channel between CH22 and CH69. Continue with
step 3.
MANUAL TUNING
→PROG.
P55
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5
CHANNEL
055
DECODER
[OFF]
[OFF]
SKIP
SET=K
L
OR 0 – 9
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•You can select programme num-
ber 01-99.
Press K/L to select “CHANNEL”, then press
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7
B.
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Press DISC/VCR MENU.
Press K/L.The DVD/VCR tuner will begin to search up or
down automatically.When a channel is found, the DVD/VCR
will stop searching and the picture will appear on the TV
Screen.
•You can select desired channel number by using numerical
key pads. Press three digits to select the channel number. (To
select channel 24, first press “0” button then press “2” and “4”).
• If this is the channel you want, press B.
Press K/L to select “INITIAL SET
UP”.Then, press B.
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
→ RF OUT CH 35
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Press K/L to select “RF OUT”.
Then, press B twice.
Press K/L to select a channel
which is not used for broadcasted
between channel 22 and channel 69
in your area, then press B.
SET=0-9
END=EXIT
• If you want to remove scrambled signals, press K/L to select
“DECODER”.Then, press B to select “[ON]”.
Press STATUS/EXIT to exit.
•You can also see the selecting RF channel in the display
Press STATUS/EXIT to exit.
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Set the TV channel to the RF OUT CHANNEL which was
selected on the DVD/VCR.A picture from theVCR will appear
on the TV screen. If a picture does not appear, repeat steps 3 to
7 using a different channel which is not used for broadcasted.
Press STOP C to stop the tape.
Notes:
–To confirm that a channel has been added, press the P
+/– buttons.
– You should select the satellite channels to be received by
the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself.
Note:
– You may also access the RF OUT CH menu by pressing
and holding DISC/VCR MENU for 3 seconds during
power off until the RF OUT CH menu appears.
FollowTV (AutomaticTV channels sorting)
When the automatic channel search function is activated, the
TV channels are saved in a specific order.This may vary from
the order of TV channels on the TV.
This function changes the order of TV channels saved in the
DVD/VCR to match that of the TV.
Make sure that the DVD/VCR and theTV are connected by a scart cable.
Automatic Channel Setup
You can programme the tuner to scan only the channels that
you can receive in your area.
Turn on the TV and select the video out channel on your TV.
PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
Press K/L to select “TUNER SET UP”, then press B.
Press K/L to select “AUTO TUN-
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PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
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2
3
4
Press K/L to select “TUNER SET
UP”, then press B.
Press K/L to select “FOLLOW
TV” , then press B.
AUTO TUNING
MANUAL TUNING
→FOLLOW TV
MOVE
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ING”, then press B.
•The tuner scans and memorizes
“P:01” will appear in the DVD/
VCR display.
END=EXIT
PLEASE WAIT
all the active channels in your
START
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FINISH
area.After scanning, the tuner
stops on the lowest memorized
channel.
I cannot switch myTV to programme number “1”
If you have connected additional devices to socket
AV2(DECODER), please disconnect these devices. Because of
other connected devices, the TV could switch to the programme
number of the scart socket.
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Press P +/– or numerical key pads
to scan through channels you have received.
Sorting of TV channels from P01 to P06 will be
performed automatically as follows.
“NOTV SIGNALS” appears in theTV screen.
The DVD/VCR is not receiving a video signal from the TV.
Check the plug on the scart cable.
P01: BBC1
P03: ITV
P02: BBC2
P04: CH4
P06: SKY NEWS
Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket
is used for video signals.
P05: CH5
If this does not help, it's not possible to use this function. Please
read the section 'Sorting TV channels manually'.
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Select programme number “1” on the TV.
Confirm with B on the DVD/VCR remote control.The DVD/
VCR compares the TV channels on the TV and the DVD/VCR.
If the DVD/VCR finds the same TV channel as on the TV, then
it stores it at “P01”.
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Wait until the next number, e.g.“P:02” appears in the display.
Select the next programme number on the TV, e.g.“2”.
Confirm with B.
10 Repeat steps 7 to 9 until you have assigned a programme num-
ber to all TV channels.
11 To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
Setting the RF out channel
SortingTV channels manually
In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will
be sent on the same or similar frequency as the DVD/VCR.
Result:As soon as the DVD/VCR is switched on, the reception
quality for this or several other TV channels will decrease.
The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set
'transmission' (RF out channel) frequency on the DVD/VCR.
PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
After you have performed the automatic channel search you
may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV
channels have been allocated to the programme positions (pro-
gramme numbers) of the DVD/VCR.You can use this function
to individually sort the TV channels already saved.
The clock resets automatically
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If you save a TV channel that transmitsVPS/ PDC or the Teletext
on programme number ‘P01’, date and time will constantly be
updated.As a result, time changes, i.e. daylight savings time, will be
set automatically.
Press K/L to select “INITIAL SET UP” , then press B.
What is RF out channel?
This electronic component in the DVD/VCR allows the device to
transmit audio and video signals via the aerial cable.These signals
can be received on a TV set just like TV channels.
What is RF out channel frequency?
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PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
Press K/L to select “TUNER SET
UP” , then press B.
Press K/L to select “MOVE” , then
press B.
MOVE
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3
4
→P01: 02
P02: 03
P03: 05
P04: 10
P05: 74
P06: 90
P07: 99
P08: 121
P09: 124
P10: 130
This frequency or channel indicates the channel on which the
audio or video signal is transmitted.
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Press K/L to select “RF OUT” ,
then press B.
Press B.
Press K/L or numerical key pads
to select a free (not allocated)
channel between channel 22 and 69
in your area.
Press K/L to select the saved TV
channel that you want to change.
Confirm with B.
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
35
B
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
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→RF OUT CH
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Move the selected channel with K/L to the programme num-
ber you want to assign.
Confirm with B.
To assign other TV channels to a programme number, repeat
steps 4 to 7.
Confirm the assignment of the TV channel with MOVE menu.
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END=EXIT
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Press B.
To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
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If you cannot get an interference-free picture and sound, connect
the DVD/VCR and the TV with a scart cable.Then, switch the
built-in modulator off.
10 To exit the MOVE menu, press STATUS/EXIT.
Setting the clock
If the display shows an incorrect time or “ --:-- ”, the time and
date must be reset manually.
Press L repeatedly until '--' appears next to 'RF OUT CH' on the
TV screen.
Then confirm with B.
If a TV channel that transmitsVPS/PDC or the Teletext is
stored under programme number “P01”, time/date will auto-
matically be taken from VPS/PDC or the Teletext information.
(SMART CLOCK)
Decoder allocation
Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only
be viewed with a purchased or rented decoder.You can con-
nect such a decoder to this DVD/VCR.The following function
will automatically activate the connected decoder for the
desired TV channel.
Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the programme number
for the DVD/VCR operation.
Press K/L or numerical key pads to select the TV channel
which you would like to allocate
the decoder to.
Press DISC/VCR MENU.The main
menu will appear.
Press K/L to select “TUNER SET
UP”.Then press B.
Press K/L to select “MANUAL
TUNING”.Then press B.
Press K/L to select “DECODER”.
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PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
Press K/L to select “INITIAL SET UP” , then press B.
Press K/L to select “CLOCK” , then press B.
Check the time in “TIME”. If
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TIME --:--
required, please change the time
with numerical key pads.
Check “DAY”,“MONTH” and
“YEAR” in the same way.
DATE --/--/--
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5
6
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SMART CLOCK [ON]
MANUAL TUNING
Choose “SMART CLOCK” [ON]
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PROG.
CHANNEL
→DECODER
SKIP
P55
or [OFF] with B.
END=EXIT
055
To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
[OFF]
[OFF]
Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting
With Smart Clock, time/date is taken from the TV channel saved
on 'P01'.
If you wish to switch this automatic time cor-rection off, select
'OFF' for Smart Clock.
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
END=EXIT
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Press B to select “[ON]” (Decoder switched on).
You can reactivate this function at anytime by selecting 'ON' for
Smart Clock.
How can I switch off the decoder?
Use B to select “[OFF]” (Decoder switched off).
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To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
The decoder has now been allocated to this programme num-
ber.
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VCR Playback
Playing back cassettes
You can operate the DVD/VCR using the remote control or
the buttons on the front of the DVD/VCR. If you press PLAY
Searching for a tape position with picture
(scanning)
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2
During playback, press
If you want to search in super high speed, press
or
one or more times.
h
g
B, STOP C,
or
while the set is in Stand-by, the
h
g
or
h
power will be automatically turned on.Additionally, if a cassette
was already inserted, the corresponding operation will be per-
formed.
Your DVD/VCR can only record and playback standardVHS
cassettes.
once more. (This function will not operate for a cas-
g
sette recorded in SP mode in the NTSC standard.)
Press PLAY B to resume playback.
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Put a cassette into the cassette slot.The cassette is inserted
automatically.
Press PLAY to view the tape.“ B” will appear on the display.
To stop the playback, press STOP C or STOP/EJECT A on the
DVD/VCR.
To eject the cassette, press EJECT A or STOP/EJECT A on
the DVD/VCR when the DVD/VCR stops the playback.
Still picture / slow motion
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2
3
During playback, press PAUSE
still picture.
to stop the tape and display a
k
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3
During playback, press SLOW to playback the tape in slow
motion.
Press PLAY B to resume playback.
Scanning and still/slow motion interferes with the picture quali-
ty.The sound is switched off.This is not a fault in your DVD/
VCR.
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DIGITAL STUDIO PICTURE CONTROL
Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible
playback quality. For old and often-used video cassettes, this sys-
tem reduces interference. For new or high quality cassettes, it
emphasises the details.
Searching for tape position without picture
(forward wind and rewind)
Picture/ sound quality is poor
When playing back rental videos or older, poorer quality cas-
settes, it may not be possible to completely filter out picture and
sound interference.This is not a fault in your machine. Read the
section 'Manual tracking'.
1.Stop the tape with STOP C.
2.Press or . 'Fr' or 'FF' will appear on the display for 5
h
g
seconds, and then, the remaining tape time will appear.
3.To stop the tape, press STOP C.
Do I need to change the playback speed when playing
back LP recordings?
During playback, the correct speed will automatically be selected.
For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the
recording speed (SP or LP)' in the chapter 'VCR Manual record-
ing'.
Index search
Every time a tape is recorded an index marking is written on
the tape.These marked positions can be found again quickly
and easily later.
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To search for the previous marking, press INDEX 3 and then
. 'Fr' will appear on the display for 5 seconds, and then, the
Playing back NTSC cassettes
h
This DVD/VCR can also playback cassettes that have been
recorded in SP [Standard Play] or SLP [Super Long Play] mode
in the NTSC standard (for example,American cassettes).
However, this only works on PAL-television sets that are suit-
able for a picture frequency of 60Hz.
remaining tape time will appear.
For the next marking, press INDEX 3 and then
2
3
. 'FF' will
g
appear on the display for 5 seconds, and then, the remaining
tape time will appear.
As soon as the DVD/VCR finds this marking, it automatically
switches to playback.
Displaying current tape position
The following information is displayed on the screen: e.g.:
0:02:45 shows the counter in hours, minutes and seconds.
SP/LP: will show the recorded speed of your cassette
“REM 0:06”: will show the remainning time left on the tape in
hours and minutes.
When you playback an NTSC cassette, the DVD/VCR will
show “REM -:--”.
ManualTracking
To manually adjust the tracking during playback and slow
motion playback, press Programme+, Programme-, P+ or P-.
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when
you press STOP C, insert a tape, or press PLAY B.
To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press Programme+,
Programme-, P+ or P-.
How can I set the counter to “0:00:00”?
You can set the counter to “0:00:00” with CLEAR.
When you put a cassette in the DVD/VCR, the counter will auto-
matically reset to “0:00:00”.
The counter does not move
This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a tape.
This is not a fault in your DVD/VCR.
The screen shows “-0:01:20”
If you rewind a cassette from the tape position “0:00:00”, the
counter will show for instance,“-0:01:20” (the cassette was
rewound to 1 minute and 20 seconds before “0:00:00”).
“-:--” is displayed in the 'REM' counter
This counter will automatically recognise the length of the tape. In
addition, when you put in a cassette the DVD/VCR will first cal-
culate the time played.Therefore,“-:--” appears first and only after
the tape has been running for a few seconds, the correct remain-
ing time will be shown.
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VCR Manual Recording
General information
Automatic controlled recording from a
satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)
This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off
DVD/VCR when a video signal is recognised through the con-
nected scart cable. If your satellite receiver has a programming
function, the recording will start automatically (as long as the
satellite receiver is switched on).
Use a scart cable to connect scart socket AV2(DECODER) on
the DVD/VCR to the corresponding scart socket on the satel-
lite receiver.
Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD/VCR.
Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording
(for example, a programme currently being shown).
If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the
section 'Recording without automatic switch-off'.
Read the section 'DIRECT RECORD' if you want to record
a programme currently being shown.
Read the section 'Automatic controlled recording from a
satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)', if you want a record-
ing to be controlled automatically by a satellite receiver.
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Recording without automatic switch-off
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Press DISC/VCR MENU.The main menu will appear.
Select “RECORD SET UP” with K/L and confirm with B.
Select “RECORD LINK” with K/L.
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Insert a cassette.
Use P+/P- to select the programme number you want to
record, for example, 'P01'.
To start recording, press RECORD I.
Stop recording with STOP C.
Select function “[ON]” with B.
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Switching off 'RECORD LINK'
To switch off the function, select 'OFF' with .
“PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD”
message briefly appeared in theTV screen, then the cas-
sette was ejected.
A cassette without its security tab was inserted.
Undo the erase protection.
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To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
Insert a cassette.
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
RECORD SPEED [SP]
DIRECT RECORD [OFF]
→RECORD LINK
Programme the satellite receiver
with the required information
(programme number of the TV
channel, start time, end time).
If necessary, please see the oper-
ating instructions for your satel-
lite receiver.
[OFF]
Lining up recordings (assemble cut)
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When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already
has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear between
the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker.
To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows:
Find the tape position of the old recording where you want to
insert the new recording.
10 Press TIMER SET.The DVD/VCR is now ready to record.The
beginning and end of the recording is controlled via scart sock-
et AV2(DECODER).
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2
3
Look at the last minute of the old recording (playback).
Press PAUSE
at the tape position where the new recording
DIRECT RECORD
k
is to go and press RECORD I.
Now start recording as usual by pressing RECORD I on the
remote control.
With DIRECT RECORD, you can record the right TV channel
in seconds even if your DVD/VCR is switched off. If the
recording is started manually, the DVD/VCR uses the current
TV channel set on the TV.You will find more information on
how to switch 'DIRECT RECORD' on or off in the next sec-
tion. Make sure that your DVD/VCR socket (AV1/TV) and the
TV are connected by a scart cable.
On the TV, select the programme number you want to make
the recording from.
Press RECORD I with the DVD/VCR switched off.
Stop recording with STOP C.
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Stop recording with STOP C.
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)
LP allows to double the recording duration on tape (for exam-
ple six hours instead of three hours on an E180 cassette).
Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme num-
1
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2
3
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3
ber for the DVD/VCR.
Press DISC/VCR MENU.The main
menu will appear.
Select “RECORD SETUP” using
K/L and confirm with B.
Select “RECORD SPEED” using
K/L.
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
→RECORD SPEED [SP]
DIRECT RECORD [OFF]
RECORD LINK
[OFF]
How does DIRECT RECORD work?
The DVD/VCR compares the TV channel selected on the TV with
its stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel
is found, it switches the DVD/VCR to the corresponding pro-
gramme number and starts recording. Please do not change the
TV channel on the TV during the search so as not to affect the
process.
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Select the required recording speed
with B.
'SP' / 'LP' / 'AUTO'
'SP': Standard Play (normal recording speed) offers the usual first-
class picture quality.
'LP': Long Play (half recording speed, double recording time). 6
hours can be recorded on a 3-hour cassette (E180) with a some-
what reduced picture quality.
Switching 'DIRECT RECORD' on or off
Switch on the TV. If required, select the programme number for
the DVD/VCR.
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'AUTO':AUTOmatic Long Play. If there is not enough space on
the tape to record a programmed recording in standard speed,
the recording is automatically done in 'LP'
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3
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Press DISC/VCR MENU.The main menu will appear.
Select “RECORD SET UP” with K/L and confirm with B.
Select “DIRECT RECORD”, with
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
(Long Play). Otherwise, the recording speed will be 'SP' (Standard
Play).
K/L. Select “[OFF]” (Direct
Record off) or “[ON]” (Direct
Record on) with B.
RECORD SPEED [SP]
→DIRECT RECORD [OFF]
RECORD LINK
[OFF]
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To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
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6
To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
Press STANDBY-ON.
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VCR Manual Recording
Programming a Recording (TIMER)
General information
Direct dubbing
Use a TIMER programming to automatically start and stop a
recording at a later time or date.The DVD/VCR will switch to
the right programme number and begin recording at the cor-
rect time.With this DVD/VCR, you can pre-programme up to
eight recordings within a period of one year.To make a pro-
grammed recording, your DVD/VCR needs to know:
* the date you want to make the recording
* the programme number of the TV channel
* the start and stop time of the recording
*VPS or PDC on or off
This information is saved in a TIMER block.
Follow the steps below to copy a DVD or video disc to a
videotape.This will be possible only if the DVD is not copy
protected.
Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the
tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to
record the disc.
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2
3
PressVCR.
Select the recording speed.
Details are at “Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)”.
Put the DVD you want to copy in the disc tray.
Press DVD.
Press PLAY B.While disc is playing, press PAUSE k at the
point you wish to start recording.
Press DIRECT DUBBING to record.
To pause the recording.
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5
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What is 'VPS/PDC'?
'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC' (Programme Delivery
Control) are used to control the start and duration of TV channel
recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than
scheduled, the DVD/VCR will turn on and off at the correct time.
What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?
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Press PAUSE k.
To resume recording.
Usually theVPS or PDC time is the same as the start time. But if
your TV guide shows aVPS or PDC time which is different from
the programme’s scheduled start time, e.g. 20.10 (VPS/PDC
20.14), you must enter theVPS/PDC time exact to the minute. If
you want a start time different from theVPS/PDC time, you must
switchVPS/PDC off.
Press PAUSE k again.
To stop the recording.
Press STOP C.
Copying a video tape
You can make copies of video cassettes made by friends or rel-
atives for your own enjoyment.
Programming a recording
(with the 'VIDEO Plus+ system')
WARNING:
Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video cas-
settes may be an infringement of copyright laws.
Connect the recording DVD/VCR (this unit) and the playback
video recorder (another video recorder) by using scart socket
AV2 (DECODER) or FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO in jacks.
Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the playback DVD/
VCR.
Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over,
into the cassette compartment of this DVD/VCR.
Select programme number 'AV2' or 'AV3' on this DVD/VCR.
You no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme
number, start and end time.All the information needed for pro-
gramming is contained in the Plus Code programming number.
You can find this Plus Code programming number in most TV
listing magazines written next to the concerned programme.
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2
3
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Press SV/V+.
VIDEO Plus+ system
VIDEO Plus+ system
PlusCode No.
Programme numbers of 'AV2' scart socket and FRONT
AUDIO/VIDEO in jacks
→ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
If you are using the scart socket AV2 (DECODER), select pro-
gramme number 'AV2' with 0.0.2.
12345 – – – –
If you are using the FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO in jacks, select pro-
gramme number 'AV3' with 0.0.3.
SET=SV/V+
CORRECT=CLEAR
END=EXIT
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
4
5
6
Press RECORD I on the front panel of this DVD/VCR.
Begin playback of the tape in the playback DVD/VCR.
To stop recording, press STOP C on this DVD/VCR, then stop
playback of the tape in the playing DVD/VCR.
END=EXIT
Error message: 'FULL'
• If this error message appears after pressing , then all TIMER
blocks are already programmed. No more recordings can be
programmed. If you want to clear a programmed recording
(TIMER block), select the programme number on TIMER LIST
menu and press .
• For the best results during dubbing, use the DVD/VCR’s front
panel controls whenever possible.The remote control might
affect the playback DVD/VCR’s operation.
• If video or colour fades in and out, you may be copying a copy
guarded video tape.
2
Enter the entire Plus Code number.This number is up to 9 dig-
its long and can be found next to the start time of the TV pro-
gramme in your TV listing magazine. [e.g: 1-234-5 or 1 234 5]
If you make a mistake, you can clear your input with CLEAR.
Press SV/V+.
Select “ONCE”,“DAILY”, or “WEEKLY” recording with K/L.
Then press B.
3
4
Selecting ONCE/ DAILY/ WEEKLY recordings
“ONCE”: Recording once
“DAILY”: Repeated daily recordings
(Monday to Friday)
“WEEKLY”: Repeated weekly recordings
(every week on the same day)
5
The decoded data appears after confirmation.You can go back
to change the data. Select the corresponding input field using
B or CLEAR. Change the data with numerical key pads.
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Programming a Recording (TIMER)
“- -” appears at PROG. .
Programming a recording
(without theVIDEO Plus+ system)
PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
Select “TIMER” with K/L.Then
press B.
Select “ONCE”,“DAILY”, or
“WEEKLY” recording with K/L.
Then press B.
• The programme number of the TV channel has not yet been
assigned to the Plus Code number. Using numerical key pads,
select the corresponding programme number (name) of the TV
channel.
1
2
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
→ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
TIMER LIST
The following message appears on the screen:“ERROR”
• The entered Plus Code number is incorrect. Correct your input
or end with STATUS/EXIT.
• Check the time/date (see chapter 'Installing your video', section
'Setting the time and date').
3
If all Timer blocks are in use,‘FULL’
will appear on the OSD.
• A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily pro-
gramming can only be used for recordings to be made from
Monday to Friday.
END=EXIT
4
5
Select the desired Timer block with
numerical key pads. (The flashing number indicates an empty
TIMER block.)
Switching on “VPS/PDC”
Enter the Start time (START) End time (STOP), Programme
number (PROG.),VPS/PDC information and the Date with
numerical key pads.
• Select “VPS/PDC” using
or CLEAR. Press 1 to switch off
g
“VPS/PDC” or press 2 to switch on “VPS/PDC”.
6
When all inputs are correct, press STATUS/EXIT.The program-
ming information is stored in a Timer block.
Programme numbers of the 'AV1', 'AV2' scart socket and
'AV3' (front AUDIO/VIDEO in jacks)
You can also programme recordings from external sources via
scart socket AV1(TV),AV2 (DECODER) or AV3 (fromt AUDIO/
VIDEO in jacks). Select programme number 'AV1' with 0.0.1, 'AV2'
with 0.0.2 or 'AV3' with 0.0.3.
The following message appears on the screen:“TIMER
NOT COMPLETED”
• The channel is wrong.
7
8
Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).
Press TIMER SET.
6
When all inputs are correct, press STATUS/EXIT.The program-
ming information is stored in a TIMER block.
Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).
Press TIMER SET.
'RECORD TIMER' will light up on the DVD/VCR.
7
8
OTR (OneTouch Recording)
This function enables you to set a recording length simply by
pressing RECORD I.
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 2 in 'Recording without automatic switch-off'
section.
Press RECORD I repeatedly until the desired recording
length appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen.
0:00
0:30
1:00....
7:30
8:00
REC (Normal recording)
• Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
To check time remaining during an OTR
Press DISPLAY.
To change the recording length during an OTR
Press RECORD I repeatedly until the desired length appears.
To stop an OTR before recording is finished
Press STOP C.
To cancel the OTR but continue recording
Press RECORD I repeatedly until “REC” appears in the upper
left corner of the TV screen.
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Programming a Recording (TIMER)
How to check, or delete a programmed
recording (TIMER)
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
1
2
PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
Press K/L to select “TIMER”.Then
press B.
Press K/L to select “TIMER LIST” ,
then press B.
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
→TIMER LIST
3
4
Select timer block with B.
END=EXIT
Timer block disappeared when I pressed
.
g
You have checked all the programmed recordings. If you want to
check them again, repeat steps 1 to 4.
5
6
7
To cancel the recording, press CLEAR.
To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
Press TIMER SET.
How to change a programmed recording
(TIMER)
1
2
3
PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
Press K/L to select “TIMER” ,then press B.
Press K/L to select “ONCE”,
ONCE
“DAILY”, or “WEEKLY” recording
TIMER - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -
with K/L , then press B.
4
5
Select a TIMER block with numeri-
cal key pads. (The flashing number
indicates an empty TIMER block.)
Press CLEAR to delete information
and input correct information with END=EXIT
numerical key pads.
SELECT TIMER NUMBER
6
7
To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
Press TIMER SET.
Hint forTimer Recording
• If there is a power failure or the DVD/VCR is unplugged for
more than 1 minute, the clock setting and all timer settings
will be lost.
• If a tape ends during TIMER RECORDING, the DVD/VCR will
stop, eject the tape, and switch to the DVD mode automati-
cally as the TIMER light blinks. (If the DVD power is off, the
DVD/VCR will become the STANDBY status).
• If a tape is not in the DVD/VCR or does not have a record
tab, the TIMER light flashes and timer recording will not oper-
ate. Please insert a recordable tape.
•When timer recordings are set, the TIMER light will come on.
To use the DVD/VCR as usual until the time for the record-
ing, press TIMER SET so that the TIMER light disappears. Press
DVD/VCR to chooseVCR or DVD modes, then continue
with the other features as described in this manual.
'PRESSTIMER SET BUTTON FORTIMER RECORDING'
appears on the screen
* Press TIMER SET on several minutes before the start of a pro-
grammed recording.
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Other Functions
Switching the status display off or on
Selecting the sound channel
Along with the on screen menu, the status display also displays
information on the current operating status (counter, playback,
recording,TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen.You can switch
off the information about the operating status so that the sta-
tus display is not recorded when
You can select the desired sound channel during playback or
while receiving TV channels via the DVD/VCR.This allows you
to select a desired language for multi-language transmissions.
Press AUDIO.This will show the current sound setting.
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired setting appears in
the display.
1
2
copying videocassettes.
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
1
2
PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
Press K/L to select “VCR SET UP”
, then press B.
→STATUS DISPLAY [ON]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]
CLOCK DISPLAY
[ON]
3
4
5
Press K/L to select “STATUS DIS-
PLAY” , then press B.
•
Reception of stereo broadcasts:
Press K/L to select “[ON]” or
“[OFF]” , then press B.
To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
Display on
END=EXIT
Mode
Stereo
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
the TV screen
Which settings can I choose?
“ON”: Shows the status display for a few seconds only.
“OFF”: Switches off the status display.
L
L Audio
STEREO
R R Audio
L
L Audio
R L Audio
R Audio
R R Audio
Blue Background on or off
LEFT
RIGHT
NONE
If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is
received, set “BLUE BACKGROUND” to “[ON]”.The screen
will be blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to
receive the weak signal, set “BLUE BACKGROUND” to “[OFF]”.
PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
L
R
1
2
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
L
L+R Audio
Press K/L to select “VCR SET UP”
, then press B.
Press K/L to select “BLUE BACK-
GROUND” , then press B.
Select “[OFF]” (no blue back-
ground) or “[ON]” (blue back-
ground on) with B.
Monaural
STATUS DISPLAY [ON]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]
CLOCK DISPLAY
R
L+R Audio
→
3
4
[ON]
• During playback of the recorded tape in Hi-Fi mode:
END=EXIT
Display on
the TV screen
5
To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
Mode
Stereo
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
L
Hi Fi L Audio
Clock Display
STEREO
R Hi Fi R Audio
This function allows you to switch the DVD/VCR display off. It
is useful in case you feel disturbed by the display-brightness
while watching TV in a dark room. It also reduces the power
consumption.
L
Hi Fi L Audio
R Hi Fi L Audio
Hi Fi R Audio
R Hi Fi R Audio
Normal Audio
LEFT
RIGHT
MONO
1
2
PressVCR, then DISC/VCR MENU.
SELECT
K
L
CHOOSE
B
L
Press K/L to select “VCR SET UP”
, then press B.
Press K/L to select “CLOCK DIS-
PLAY” , then press B.
STATUS DISPLAY [ON]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]
→CLOCK DISPLAY
R
[ON]
3
4
5
L
Monaural
Select “[OFF]” (no clock display) or
“[ON]” (clock display on) with B.
To end, press STATUS/EXIT.
R Normal Audio
END=EXIT
Hi Fi L Audio
L
+
Normal Audio
MIX
MIXED
Hi Fi R Audio
+
R
Normal Audio
•
During reception of bilingual broadcasts:
Display on
the TV screen
Mode
MAIN
SUB
AUDIO OUTPUT
L
Main Audio
MAIN
R Main Audio
L
Sub Audio
R Sub Audio
Main Audio
R Sub Audio
SUB
L
MAIN
SUB
MAIN
SUB
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Playing a Disc
DVD-V
CD
VCD
MP3
JPEG
DVD-V
Basic Playback
Disc Menus
1
2
3
4
Press DVD, then DISC/VCR MENU.
• The DVD main menu will appear.
If the feature is not available,“
the TV screen.
If disc menu is available on the disc, audio language, subtitle options,
chapters for the title and other options will appear for selection.
Press Arrow ( L / K / B / s ) to select an item, and “OK” to
confirm selection.
Getting Started
Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other compo-
nents which are connected to the DVD/VCR.
Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available)
are set to the correct channel.
” symbol may appear on
1
2
3
Press STANDBY-ON.
Press DVD, then OPEN/CLOSE to open disc loading tray.
Place the chosen disc in the tray, with the
label facing up.
4
Press PLAY B.
DVD-V
Title Menu
•
The tray will close automatically, and play-
back will then start from the first chapter
or track of the disc. If the playback does
1
2
3
Press DVD, then TITLE.
• The title menu will appear.
If the feature is not available,“
the TV screen.
Press Arrow ( L / K / B / s ) to select an item, and “OK” to
confirm selection.
• Playback will begin at the selected Title.
not start automatically, press PLAY B.
” symbol may appear on
•
When you playback the DVD which a title menu is recorded, it
may appear on the screen. In this case, refer to 'TITLE MENU'.
5
Press STOP C to stop playback.
Notes:
- A “prohibited icon” may appear at the
top-right on theTV screen during opera-
VCD
tion, warning that a prohibited operation
1
2
The title menu will appear.
Press numerical key pads to select the menu.
• Playback will start.
has been encountered by the DVD/VCR or the disc.
- With DVDs that use some titles for playback program
signals, playback may start from the second title, or it
may skip these titles.
- During the playback of two layered disc, pictures may
stop for a moment.This happens when the 1st layer
switches to the 2nd layer.This is not a malfunction.
- DVDs recorded with the NTSC system can playback
with this unit via a PAL systemTV set.
- Depending on theTV, when playing back a NTSC DVD
on a PALTV, the picture may roll up or down, shrink ver-
tically and black bars may appear at the both top and
bottom of the screen.
- It may take a time to deliver the picture or the sound.
This is not a malfunction.
DVD-V
Calling Up a Menu During Playback
• Press DISC/VCR MENU to call up the DVD main menu.
• Press TITLE to call up the title menu.
Note:
- Contents of menus and corresponding menu operations
may vary between discs. Refer to the manual accompa-
nying the disc for details.
VCD
DVD-V
Step by Step Playback
1
During playback, press PAUSE k.
• Playback will pause and sound will be muted.
Cancelling and Calling Back PBC Function
When playingVideo CDs with PBC function, some operations (e.g.
select and repeat tracks) cannot be performed unless the PBC
function is cancelled temporarily.
2
3
The disc goes forward by one frame each time PAUSE is pressed.
To exit step by step playback, press PLAY B.
Note:
1
Insert aVideo CD.
- Set 'STILL MODE' to 'FIELD' in the DISPLAY menu if
pictures during step by step playback are blurred. (refer
to 'DISPLAY SETTING')
• Title menu will appear on the display.
• Playback will start automatically.
2
3
Press STOP C.
Press the number buttons to enter the desired Track number.
• PBC function is now cancelled and the playback of theVideo
CD will start.
To call back PBC function, press STOP C twice, and then press
PLAY B.
CD
VCD
MP3
JPEG
DVD-V
Resume
1
2
During playback, press STOP C.
4
• Resume message will appear on the TV screen.
Press PLAY B, playback will resume from the point at which
playback was stopped.
• To cancel resume, press STOP C twice.
CD
VCD
Notes:
MP3
JPEG
DVD-V
General Features
- For MP3 files, playback will resume from the beginning
of the track at which playback was stopped.
- If you turn the DVD/VCR off, Resume function will be
cancelled.
DVD orVideo CDs may contain menus to navigate the disc
and access special features. Press the appropriate numerical key
pads or use Arrow ( L / K / B / s ) to highlight your selection
in the DVD main menu and press OK to confirm.
Note:
- Unless stated, all operations described are based on
remote control use. Some operations can be carried out
using the menu bar on theTV screen.
Fast Forward / Reverse Search
CD
VCD
MP3
JPEG
DVD-V
1
2
During playback, press
g
or
h
repeatedly to select the required
forward or reverse speed.
• For DVDs andVideo CDs, fast forward or reverse search
speed is different depending on the disc.
CD
VCD
MP3
JPEG
DVD-V
Pause
During playback, press PAUSE k.
• Playback will pause and sound will be muted.
To continue playback, press PLAY B.
•
For DVDs, approximate speed is 1(x2), 2(x8), 3(x50), and 4(x100).
1
2
• ForVideo CDs, approximate speed is 1(x2), 2(x8), and 3(x30).
• For Audio CDs, approximate speed is x16.
• For MP3, approximate speed is x8.
Note:
To return to normal playback, press PLAY B.
-
Set “STILL MODE” to “FIELD” in the Display menu if pictures
in the pause mode are blurred. (refer to 'DISPLAY SETTING')
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Playing a Disc
3
3 buttons.
VCD
Using
3
DVD-V
Slow Forward / Slow Reverse
During playback, press
3
to go to the next chapter. Press it repeatedly
3
1
2
During playback, press PAUSE k.
to skip subsequent chapters. Press
3
to go back to the beginning of the
Press g or h .
current chapter. Press it repeatedly to go back to the previous chapter.
•
Slow motion playback will begin and sound will be muted.
3
Press g or h repeatedly to select the required speed.
Slow forward or reverse speed varies with the disc.
Approximate speed is 1(1/16), 2(1/8), and 3(1/2).
To return to normal playback, press PLAY B.
CD
VCD
DVD-V
Time Search
1
2
During playback, press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the
Time Search screen appears on the TV screen.
4
Within 30 seconds, enter a desired disc time using the numerical key pads.
• Playback will start at the specified time.
• For DVDs, enter a desired time of the current title.
Notes:
- Slow Reverse is not available on Video CDs.
- Set 'STILL MODE' to 'FIELD' in the DISPLAY menu if
pictures in the slow motion playback mode are blurred.
(refer to 'DISPLAY SETTING')
•
For audio CDs andVideo CDs, enter a desired time of the current track.
3
Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect input.
Notes:
- “0” appears automatically when there is no need to
enter a number. For example,“0:0_:_ _” appears auto-
matically in theTime Search display if the total time of
the disc is less than 10 minutes.
VCD
JPEG
DVD-V
Zoom
The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and
to pan through the enlarged image.
-
Time Search is not available on some discs.
1
2
3
4
Press ZOOM during playback.
• Playback will continue.
Repeat
Press ZOOM repeatedly to select the required zoom factor:
x2, x4 or OFF.
• REPEAT are available only during playback.
Use Arrow ( L / K / B / s )to move the zoomed picture
across the screen.
To exit zoom mode, press ZOOM to OFF.
Notes:
- If you press OK, the zoom position window appears at
the bottom-right on theTV screen. If you press it again,
that (the zoom position) window disappears.
Zooming function does not work while disc menu is shown.
- x4 zoom is not available on some discs.
- only x2 zoom is available on Video CDs.
DVD-V
RepeatTitle / Chapter
To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback.
• The repeat mode changes as described below every time you
press the button.
Notes:
- RepeatTitle/Chapter is not available with some scenes.
-The REPEAT setting will be cleared when moving to
other title or chapter.
-
OFF
(repeat off)
CHAPTER
(current chapter repeat)
TITLE
(current title repeat)
CD
VCD
MP3
JPEG
Track
There are three ways to begin the playback of a specific track.
Using the Numerical key pads
1
Press the numerical key pads to enter the desired Track number.
• Playback will start at the selected track.
• For single digit tracks (1-9), press a single number (e.g.To play
track 3, press 3).
CD
VCD
RepeatTrack
To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback.
• The repeat mode changes as described below every time you
•
To play track 26, press +10, 2, 6.
press the button.
Notes:
Using SEARCH MODE
-The REPEAT setting will be cleared when moving to
other track.
1
2
Press SEARCH MODE.
•The Track Search display appears.
Within 30 seconds, select a desired track number using the
numerical key pads. For single or two digit track number, press
0 first.
-
Repeat playback does not function during repeat A-B playback.
- Repeat playback is not available when you play the
Video CD with PBC function.
• Playback will start at the selected track.
[CD,VCD]
3
Using
3
3 buttons.
OFF
(repeat off)
TRACK
(current track repeat)
ALL
(entire disc repeat)
During playback, press
to skip subsequent tracks. Press
current track. Press it repeatedly to go back to the previous tracks.
3
to move to the next track. Press it repeatedly
3
3
to go back to the beginning of the
•
Track number will appear briefly on the front panel display.
• If 3 are pressed while the playback is paused, the playback
[MP3, JPEG]
will be paused again after skipping to the next track.
Note:
GROUP
(entire group
repeat)
OFF
(repeat off)
TRACK
(current track
ALL
(entire disc
repeat)
3
-
3
3
are not available when playback is stopped.
repeat)
DVD-V
Title / Chapter Search
1
2
Press SEARCH MODE once for
the Chapter search, twice for the
Title search during playback.
Enter the desired chapter/title
number using numerical key pads.
CD
VCD
DVD-V
Repeat at A-B
Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point.
A- appears briefly on the TV screen.
Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point.
A-B appears briefly on the TV screen, and the repeat
/2
1
2
•
•
Using the Numerical key pads
During playback, press the numerical key pads to enter the desired
chapter number.
• Playback will start at the selected chapter.
• For single digit chapters (1-9), press a single number (e.g.To
play chapter 3, press 3).
sequence begins.
1
3
To exit the sequence, press REPEAT A-B.
Notes:
-The repeat A-B section can only be set within the cur-
rent title (for DVDs), or current track (for audio CDs).
- Repeat A-B is not available with some scenes in DVD.
-To cancel the A point which was set, press CLEAR.
- Repeat A-B playback does not function during title,
chapter, track or all repeat playback.
•
To play chapter 26, press +10, 2, 6.
Note:
-
Depending on the disc being played, using the numerical
key pad cannot be performed.
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Playing a Disc
CD
MP3
-The system can recognize up to 255 groups/ folders and
up to 512 tracks/ files, and this applies even to the case
where mixed MP3 and JPEG files are recorded.
- Up to 8 hierarchies can be created.
- If a JPEG file is selected, the image will be reproduced
from the selected track and go to the next one in turn.
A track is displayed for five seconds and then the next
track is displayed.
JPEG
Program
You may determine the order in which tracks will be played.
In stop mode, press MODE.
1
2
• The PROGRAM screen will appear.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select a
track, then press OK.
• Up to 99 programmes can be
stored.
CD-DA
Each press on the cursor button B will rotate the image
clockwise by 90 degrees when an image is displayed.
Each press on the cursor button s will rotate the image
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
• Press CLEAR to erase the
most recently entered pro-
gramme.
O K
•To erase all programmes at
once, select “ALL CLEAR” at
the bottom of the list and
press OK.
For best results use files recorded at these specifications:
[MP3]
• Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz or 48kHz
• Constant bit rate: 112kbps ~ 320kbps.
•When selecting an MP3 file or folder, use Arrow as follows:
[JPEG] size of image
Press B to go the next hierarchy.
• Upper limit: 6,300 x 5,100 dots.
Press s to go back to the previous hierarchy.
• Lower limit: 32 x 32 dots.
3
•To check programmed tracks or files, 3, 3 to change the
pages.
3
Press PLAY B to start the programmed playback.
JPEG
Slide Show Mode (JPEG)
Notes:
You can switch to the slide show mode during playback.
Press the MODE button during playback.
• The slide show mode screen will appear.
• The slide show mode cannot be switched when it is stopped,
or from the file list screen.
-
While a programme is being played back, STOP C works
1
2
3
as follows:
Press STOP C, and then PLAY
grammed playback restarts.
B
next, so that the pro-
(CD playback restarts from the current position. MP3 play-
back restarts from the beginning of the current track.)
Press the OK button.
• The slide show mode will change.
CUT IN/OUT:The entire image appears in one time.
FADE IN/OUT:The image appears gradually and then disappears.
Press the MODE button to exit.
Press STOP C twice and PLAY
B
next, so that playback
restarts from the first track in the original order. However,
your programmed playback can be restarted when you fol-
low the above steps. (Your programmes are still stored
unless either the disc tray is open or the unit is turned off.)
-To repeat the current track in the program, press REPEAT
repeatedly until TRACK appears during playback.
-To repeat the entire programme press REPEAT repeatedly
MP3
On-Screen Information
JPEG
You can check the MP3 or JPEG files during playback.
Press DISPLAY.
• The name of the file currently in play will be displayed.
Press DISPLAY again to show the track number, the elapsed time,
the repeat status, and the playback status at the top of the screen.
1
2
until
ALL appears during playback.
CD
MP3
JPEG
Random Playback
•
will be displayed when the repeat play has been selected.
T- indicates Track repeat
G- indicates Group (folder) repeat
A- indicates Disc repeat
This shuffles the playing order
of tracks instead of playback in
the sequence.
RANDOM
CD-DA
TOTAL 0:45:55
1
2
In stop mode, press MODE
twice.
3
Press DISPLAY again to exit.
RANDOM PROGRAM
--no indication--
•
RANDOM screen appears.
DVD-V
Audio Language
Press PLAY B to start ran-
dom playback.
PLAY
The DVD/VCR allows you to select a language during DVD
disc (if multi language available) playback.
Note:
1
2
Press AUDIO during playback.
- If you like to repeat the current track in the random
selection, press REPEAT repeatedly until TRACK
appears during playback. If you like to repeat the entire
random selection press REPEAT repeatedly until
appears during playback.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select your desired language.
Notes:
- If your language is not shown after pressing AUDIO several
times, the disc may not have that language. However, some
discs allow you to change audio language or subtitle lan-
guage setting in the disc menu. (Operation varies depend-
ing on the disc, so refer to the manual included in the disc.)
ALL
MP3
JPEG
MP3/JPEG Playback
Insert an MP3 or JPEG disc, then press MENU to call up the
MP3 or JPEG menu on the TV screen.
In stop mode, press K or L to
CD
VCD
Stereo Sound Mode
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select between
STEREO, L-CH or R-CH.
STEREO - both right and left channels are active (stereo)
L-CH - only left channel is active
1
select the desired group, MP3
track or JPEG file.
FOLDER
MP3
JPEG
•
If a group is selected, press
R-CH - only right channel is active
PLAY B or OK to go on to the
Notes:
track selection screen. Press
or L to choose a track, then
press PLAY B or OK.
K
- If the Virtual Surround setting is ON, the sound mode
will be fixed to STEREO, and can not be changed.
OK
PLAY
• If a track is selected, press
or OK to start playing from
the track.
• Press TITLE to return to the first item.
Press STOP C to stop playback.
Notes:
B
2
- Folders are known as Groups; files are known asTracks.
-The “ ” symbol is shown on the top of the group name.
3
-The “ ” symbol is shown on the top of MP3 files.
-The “ ” symbol is shown on the top of JPEG files.
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Playing a Disc
DVD-V
DVD-V
Subtitle Language
Parental Control
The DVD/VCR allows you to select a language for subtitle dur-
ing DVD disc (if available) playback.
Press DVD, then SUBTITLE during playback.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select your desired subtitle lan-
guage.
Parental Control limits the DVD viewing that exceeds your
settings.The password is required to change the “PARENTAL
LEVEL”.
This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate
materials.
1
2
•The selected language will be displayed on the display bar at
the top of the screen.
To turn off subtitles, press SUBTITLE repeatedly until OFF
appears.
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.
Press s or B to select “CUSTOM”, then press OK.
• CUSTOM mode screen will appear.
Press s or B to select “PARENTAL”,
then press OK.
Press the numerical key pads to enter
your 4-digit password.
• When doing this for the first time,
enter any 4-digit number by pressing the numerical key pads
(except for 4737), then press OK.That number will be used
as the password from the second time onward. Record your
password in case you forget it.
3
3
4
Notes:
PARENTAL
PARENTAL LEVEL ALL
- If your language is not shown after pressing SUBTITLE sev-
eral times, the disc may not have that language. However,
some discs allow you to change audio language or subtitle
language setting in the disc menu. (Operation varies
depending on the disc, so refer to the manual included in
the disc.)
• If you forget the password, press 4, 7, 3, 7.The original pass-
word will be cleared and parental levels will be set to “ALL”.
Enter a new 4-digit password, then press OK.
Press K or L to select “PARENTAL LEVEL”, then press OK.
Press K or L to select the desired level, then press OK.
For details, see below.
DVD-V
Camera Angle
Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simulta-
neously from various angles.You can change the camera angle
) mark appears on the screen. If the “ANGLE
ICON” setting is “OFF” in the Display setting, the (
will not appear. (Refer to ‘DISPLAY SETTING’.)
Press DVD, then ANGLE during playback.
•The selected angle will be displayed on the display bar at the
top of the screen.
5
6
when the (
7
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
) icon
PARENTAL LEVEL
“ALL”
“8”
:All parental locks are cancelled.
: DVD softwares of any grades (adult/general/chil-
dren) can be played back.
1
2
“7 to 2” : Only DVD softwares intended for general use and
children can be played back.
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select your desired angle.
“1”
: Only DVD softwares intended for children can be
played back.
Changing the On-Screen Display
DVD-V
Notes:
-This function may not work on some DVDs. Make sure if
the parental lock function operates in the way you have
set.
You can check information about the current disc by pressing
DISPLAY on the remote control.
To Change the Password
1
2
3
Press DISPLAY during playback to show current Chapter.
•The elapsed and remaining time of the current chapter will
be displayed.
Press DISPLAY again to show current title.
•The elapsed and remaining time of the current title will be
displayed.
Press DISPLAY again.
•The BIT RATE and the current repeat setting will be dis-
played.
1
2
3
4
Follow the steps 1 to 4 above.
Press K or L to select “CHANGE”, then press OK.
Enter a new 4-digit password, then press OK.
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
CD
VCD
DVD-V
Marker Setup Screen
Use markers to memorise your favourite places on a disc.
1
2
3
During playback, press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the
Marker Setup screen appears on the TV screen.
Press s or B to select 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 and ensure that
“- - - - : - - : - -” appears in the display.
When you reache the desired point, press OK.
• The Title or Track and elapsed time will appear on the TV
screen.
To return to a marker later, press SEARCH MODE repeatedly
until the Marker Setup screen appears and s or B to choose
the desired marker, then press OK.
• If you are playing a dual layered disc, the layer number will
also be displayed ( L0: Layer 0 is playing. L1: Layer 1 is playing).
Press DISPLAY again to remove the display.
4
1
VCD
CD
Press DISPLAY during playback, the current track will be dis-
played on the TV screen.
•The elapsed and remaining time of the current track will be
displayed.
4
Notes:
2
3
Press DISPLAY again to show the total time of the disc.
• The elapsed and remaining time of the current total track will
be displayed.
-
-
-
Opening the disc tray, turning off the power or selecting
“AC” at step 2 and press OK will erase all markers.
To clear a marker, using s or B, position the cursor on
to the marker number to be cleared and press CLEAR.
You can mark up to 10 points.
Press DISPLAY again to remove the display.
5
Press SEARCH MODE or RETURN to exit.
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DVD Setup
5
6
Press K or L to select a setting, then press OK.
• If OTHER is selected in the AUDIO, SUBTITLE or DISC
MENU screen, press four-digit number to enter the code for
the desired language. (Refer to the language code list on back
inside cover).
• Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected.
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
Note:
Audio Setting
Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment as it
only affect during the playback of DVD discs of the DVD/VCR.
Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.
Press B to select CUSTOM, then press OK.
CUSTOM mode will appear.
Press s or B to select AUDIO, then OK to confirm.
Press K or L to select the below items, then press OK.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) :
To compress the range of sound volume.
The default setting is ON.
1
2
3
4
- Language Setting for Audio and Subtitle is not available
with some discs.Then use AUDIO and SUBTITLE. Details
are on pages 16-17.
Dolby Digital :
Set to ON when the player is connect-
ed to Dolby Digital Decoder.
(ON : Output by Dolby Digital)
(OFF : Convert the Dolby Digital to PCM)
The default setting is ON.
DOWN SAMPLING :
Set to ON when outputting in 48kHz.
The default setting is ON.
QUICK
DVD-V
Display Setting
AUDIO
DRC
ON
ON
DOLBY DIGITAL
You can change the display functions.
Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.
Press s or B to select “CUSTOM”, then press OK.
• CUSTOM mode screen will appear.
Press s or B to select “DISPLAY”,
then OK to confirm.
DOWN SAMPLING ON
MPEG
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
Press K or L to select the below
DISPLAY
TV ASPECT
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
items, then press OK.
ANGLE ICON
AUTO POWER OFF ON
VIDEO OUT
AUTO
When playing disc with copyright Protection
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
• If you select OFF, copyright protection will be activated and
sound will be down sampled at 48kHz.
MPEG :
Set to ON when the player is connected MPEG Decoder.
(ON: Output by MPEG)
(OFF: Convert the MPEG to PCM)
• The default setting is OFF.
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.
TV ASPECT :
QUICK
4:3 LETTER BOX :When viewing a 16:9 picture on a 4:3 aspect
TV screen, black bars appear on the top and
bottom of the screen.
4:3 PAN & SCAN :When viewing a 16:9 on a 4:3 aspect TV
screen, a full height picture with both sides
trimmed is presented.
5
16:9 WIDE
: if a wide-screen TV is connected to this
unit, select this setting.
• Press K or L to select a setting, then press OK.
• The default setting is “4:3 LETTER BOX”.
STILL MODE :
VCD
CD
MP3
DVD-V
Virtual Surround
You can enjoy stereophonic visual space on your existing stereo
system.
AUTO
FIELD
: select it usually.
1
2
Press MODE during playback.
: pictures in the Still mode will be stabilized although
they will be coarse due to a little amount of data.
: pictures in the Still mode will be highly defined
although they will be blurred due to outputting two
fields at the same time.
Press OK to set it 1(Natural effect),
2(Emphasized effect) or OFF.
Press MODE or RETURN to exit.
FRAME
OFF
3
Note (for CD and DVD play only):
Virtual Surround will not be effective if the sound mode
is set to something other than STEREO.
• Press K or L to select an option, then press OK.
• The default setting is “AUTO”.
ANGLE ICON :
-
ON
: to show the angle icon when multiple camera
angles are available during DVD playback.
: to hide the angle icon.
DVD-V
Language Setting
OFF
Language options are not available with some discs.
Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.
Press B to select “CUSTOM”, then press OK.
• “CUSTOM” mode will appear.
Press s or B to select “LANGUAGE”, then OK to confirm.
Press K or L to select the below items, then press OK.
• Press OK repeatedly to select “[ON]” or “[OFF]”.
• The default setting is “ON”.
AUTO POWER OFF :
1
2
ON
: to turn off the unit automatically after 35 minutes
of no use.
: to keep this unit on.
3
4
OFF
• Press OK repeatedly to select “[ON]” or “[OFF]”.
• The default setting is “[ON]”.
VIDEO OUT :
AUDIO :
Sets the audio language.
SUBTITLE :
Sets the subtitle language.
DISC MENU :
AUTO
: to change video out system (PAL/NTSC) automati-
cally according to the format of an inserted disc.
: to view pictures of the discs recorded with PAL
system.
PAL
Sets the language for DVD Menu.
PLAYER MENU :
QUICK
• Press OK repeatedlly to select “PAL” or “AUTO”.
• The default setting is “AUTO”.
Sets the language for the On-Screen display.
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DVD Setup
Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code
A-B
French [FRE]
Frisian
Galician
Georgian
German [GER]
Greek [GRE]
Greenlandic
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
5264
5271
5358
5747
5051
5158
5758
5360
5367
5447
5569
5455
5467
Macedonian
Malagasy
Malay
Malayalam
Maltese
Maori
Marathi
Moldavian
Mongolian
Nauru
5957
5953
5965
5958
5966
5955
5964
5961
5960
6047
6051
Siswat
Slovak
6565
6557
6558
6561
5165
6567
6569
6568
Abkhazian
Afar
Afrikaans
Albanian
Amharic
Arabic
Armenian
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
4748
4747
4752
6563
4759
4764
5471
4765
4771
4772
4847
5167
4860
5072
4854
4855
4864
4853
5971
4851
Slovenian
Somali
Spanish [SPA]
Sundanese
Swahili
Swedish [SWE]
T
Tagalog
Tajik
Tamil
Tatar
Telugu
Thai
Tibetan
Tigrinya
Tonga
Tsonga
Turkish [TUR]
Turkmen
Twi
6658
6653
6647
6666
6651
6654
4861
6655
6661
6665
6664
6657
6669
Hebrew
Hindi
Nepali
Norwegian [NOR] 6061
Basque
Hungarian [HUN]
I-K
Icelandic [ICE]
Indonesian
Interlingua
Interlingue
Inupiak
Irish [IRI]
Italian [ITA]
Japanese [JPN]
Javanese
Kannada
Kashmiri
Kazakh
Kinyarwanda
Kirghiz
Kirundi
O-R
Bengali;Bangla
Bhutani
Occitan
Oriya
Oromo(Afan)
Panjabi
Pashto;Pushto
Persian
6149
6164
6159
6247
6265
5247
6258
5565
5560
5547
5551
5557
5347
5566
5647
5669
5760
5765
5757
6469
5771
6460
5761
5767
Bihari
Bislama
Breton
Bulgarian
Burmese
Byelorussian
Polish
Portuguese [POR] 6266
C-E
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
Romanian [RUM]
Russian [RUS]
S
Samoan
Sangho
Sanskrit
Scots Gaelic
Serbian
Serbo-Croatian
Sesotho
Setswana
Shona
6367
6459
6461
6467
Cambodian
Catalan
5759
4947
7254
4961
5464
4965
5047
6058
5160
5161
5166
U-Z
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volapuk
Welsh
Wolof
Xhosa
Yiddish
Yoruba
Zulu
6757
6764
6772
6855
6861
4971
6961
7054
5655
7161
7267
Chinese [CHI]
Corsican
Croatian
Czech
6559
6553
6547
5350
6564
6554
6566
6660
6560
6550
6555
Danish [DAN]
Dutch [DUT]
English [ENG]
Esperanto
Estonian
Korean [KOR]
Kurdish
L-N
Laothian
5861
5847
5868
5860
5866
F-H
Latin
Latvian;Lettish
Lingala
Faroese
Fiji
5261
5256
5255
Sindhi
Singhalese
Finnish [FIN]
Lithuanian
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Specifications
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
PLAYBACK SYSTEM
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solu-
tion. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammo-
nia or abrasives.
DVDVideo
Audio CD
DVD+RW
DVD-R/RW
DVD+R
CD-R/RW
VIDEO CD
Cleaning Discs
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular
motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue
records.
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz)
Cleaning the disc lens
Number of lines
Playback
625
Multistandard
525
(PAL/NTSC)
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc
lens.To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with
Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner.
Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner.
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
Video output
RGB (SCART) output
Video Shift
1Vpp into 75 ohm
0.7Vpp into 75 ohm
Left/Right
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Video heads
Antenna
VHF output
Four heads Hi-Fi
VHF/UHF - 75 ohm
75 ohm unbalanced
AUDIO FORMAT
Digital
MPEG
Compressed
Digital
Dolby Digital
PCM
16, 20, 24 bits
fs, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Analogue Stereo Sound
Dolby Surround-compatible downmix from Dolby Digital multi-
channel sound
3D Sound for virtual 5.1 channel sound on 2 speakers
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter
DVD
24 bits
fs 96 kHz
fs 48 kHz
fs 44.1 kHz
20 Hz - 44 kHz
20 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
70 dB
70 dB
0.1%
CD
Signal-Noise (1kHz)
Dynamic Range (1kHz)
Distortion and Noise (1kHz)
CONNECTIONS
SCART
2x Euroconnector
Mini DIN, 4 pins
2x Cinch (white/red)
1 coaxial, 1 optical
IEC958 for CDDA / LPCM
IEC1937 for MPEG1/2, Dolby
Digital
S-Video Output
Audio L+R output
Digital Output
CABINET
Dimensions (w x h x d)
Weight
435 x 99 x 218 mm
Approximately 3.8 Kg
POWER SUPPLY (UNIVERSAL)
Power inlet
Power usage
220 - 240V , 50 Hz
Approx. 30 W
Power usage standby
< 9.2 W
(standby : 5.0 W)
(When CLOCK DISPLAY set to OFF.)
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the sys-
tem as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
Problem
Solution
No power
No picture
– Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Check if the TV is switched on.
– Check the video connection.
Distorted picture
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.This is not a mal-
function.
Completely distorted picture or
black/white picture with DVD
No sound or distorted sound
– Connect DVD/VCR directly to the TV.
– Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD/VCR.
– Adjust the volume.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check the digital connections.
No audio at digital output
No sound and picture
– Check if the audio format of the selected audio
language matches your receiver capabilities.
– Check that the SCART cable is connected to the correct device (See
Connecting to a TV)
Picture freezes momentarily during
playback
– Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from
centre edge.
– This may happen when you use the disc recorded in the non-seamless manner.
This is not a malfunction.
Disc can’t be played
– Ensure the disc label is facing up.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
– Reset the unit by switching the DVD/VCR off, then on again.
No return to start-up screen when disc is
removed
The DVD/VCR does not respond to the
remote control
– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD/VCR.
– Reduce the distance to the DVD/VCR.
– Replace the batteries in the remote control.
– Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.
Buttons do not work or DVD/VCR stops
responding
– To completely reset the DVD/VCR, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet for
5-10 seconds.
DVD/VCR does not respond to some
operating commands during playback.
– Operations may not be permitted by the disc.
Refer to the instructions of the disc.
DVD/VCR cannot read CDs/DVDs
– Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before sending
the DVD/VCR for repair.
The DVD/VCR switches from DVD mode
toVCR mode after 35 minutes
– Playback will stop for more than 35 minutes and no button is pressed.
TheVCR do not record aTV program
– Make sure the tape has a record tab.
– Make sure the DVD/VCR is inVCR position.
– Check the TV and the DVD/VCR channel are similar.
– Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly.
– Make sure the tape has a record tab.
The DVD/VCR do not perform a timer
– Make sure the clock is set.
– The DVD/VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if the power
fails for more than 1 minute.
The motor (cylinder) rotates even when
tape playback is stopped
– To enable quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes.
This is normal.
You cannot insert a tape
– Insert a tape, window side up with the record tab facing you.
– Gently push on the center of the tape when putting into the DVD/VCR.
– Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
– Make sure the tape has a record tab.
You cannot remove a tape
DVD/VCR ejects the tape when you press
RECORD orTIMER SET for a timer
recording.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre (HOTLINE).
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