LPT1041-001A
DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-XVC29SUM
INSTRUCTIONS
IntroductionPreparation
Operations on
VCR Deck
Operations on
DVD Deck
Advanced OperationsAdditional Information
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Enjoy Playback of DVD & Video Cassette
All in This Combo Unit
Enjoy Playback of DVD & Video Cassette
All in This Combo Unit
Region code of DVD VIDEO
This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose
region code numbers include “4.”
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
The unit’s region code is printed on the rear of the unit.
ALL
4
54
4
2
3
1
3
2
1
6
5
4
Supplied accessories
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
• RF cable
• Remote
• “AA” battery x 2
• Conversion plug
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Operations on
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Introduction
SAFETY FIRST ........................................................... 4
Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators ............................ 7
Preparation
Connections
.............................................................. 9
Basic Connections ................................................... 9
Component Video Connection ................................ 10
Initial Settings
.......................................................... 11
Plug&Play Set .......................................................... 11
Monitor Set (DVD deck) ........................................... 12
Language Set .......................................................... 12
Clock Set ................................................................. 14
Tuner Set ................................................................. 15
Operations on VCR Deck
Playback on VCR Deck
............................................... 16
Basic Playback ........................................................ 16
Playback Features ................................................... 18
Recording
................................................................. 20
Basic Recording ...................................................... 20
Recording Features ................................................. 20
Timer Recording
........................................................ 21
Express Timer Programming ................................... 21
Satellite Auto Recording .......................................... 23
Operations on DVD Deck
Playback on DVD Deck
............................................... 24
Basic Playback ........................................................ 24
Playback Features ................................................... 24
Menu Bar Functions
................................................ 26
MP3/JPEG Files Playback
...................................... 27
Advanced Operations
Editing
...................................................................... 28
Editing with another video recorder
or a camcorder ..................................................... 28
Dubbing from DVD to VCR ...................................... 29
System Connections
................................................... 30
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or
An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only)
....... 30
Other Functions
......................................................... 31
Subsidiary Settings
.................................................... 32
Mode Set (VCR deck) .............................................. 32
Mode Set (DVD deck) .............................................. 34
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
........................................................ 36
Questions & Answers
................................................. 37
Language Code List
.................................................... 38
Specifications
............................................................ 38
List of Terms
............................................................. 39
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IMPORTANT
7 Please read the various precautions on page 4 and
5 before installing or operating the unit.
7 It may be unlawful to record or play back
copyrighted material without the consent of the
copyright owner.
CAUTION
7 When you are not using the unit for a long period
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet.
7 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing
to qualifi ed service personnel. To prevent electric
shock or fi re hazard, remove the power cord from
the AC outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting
any signal lead or aerial.
7 Changes or modifi cations not approved by JVC
could void user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of
the unit.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
60065.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220V
,
50/60 Hz with automatic switching.
Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the
type of your AC WALL outlet.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player & VHS
video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the
safety information and precautions to ensure safe use
of your new unit.
SAFETY FIRST
CAUTIONS
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The POWER
button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off. “
” shows electrical power
standby and “
” shows ON.
CAUTION:
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
HOWEVER THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE
LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF
DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT
CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE
WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES
CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY
AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE
INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on all sides to allow for
ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
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• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used
with this unit. However, S-VHS recording is not
possible with this model.
• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-
VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS
equipment.
• This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Failure to heed the following precautions may
result in damage to the unit, Remote or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the unit —
– in an environment prone to extreme
temperatures or humidity.
– in direct sunlight.
– in a dusty environment.
– in an environment where strong magnetic fields
are generated.
– on a surface that is unstable or subject to
vibration.
2. DO NOT block the unit’s ventilation openings
or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked
by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or
Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on
top of the unit or Remote.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fi re or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or
splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water. Also DO NOT place any
containers fi lled with water or liquids (such as
cosmetics or medicines, fl ower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked fl ame sources, such
as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during
transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when
you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or
under extremely humid conditions—just as water
droplets form in the surface of a glass fi lled with
cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the unit turned on for
a few hours to let the moisture dry.
ATTENTION
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may
cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change
the screen to a blue back display.
On placing the unit:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong
magnetic fi elds. Do not place such appliance on top
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.
Video heads cleaning
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
• in an environment prone to extreme temperature or
humidity
• in a dusty environment
• fl aw, dirt or mold on video tapes
• continuous usage for a long time
Use a dry cleaning cassette — ECL-3F — when:
• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played
back.
• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the
screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” (
☞ pg. 32)).
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW UNIT . . .
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.
• “CAUTIONS” ☞ pg. 4.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• All major sections and subsections are listed in
the Table Of Contents on page 3. Use this when
searching for information on a specifi c procedure or
feature.
• Buttons, connectors, and indicators on the front and
rear panel, the front display panel, and the Remote
are illustrated on pages 7 and 8.
• The ☞ mark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information.
• Operation buttons necessary for the various
procedures are indicated through the use of
illustrations at the bottom of pages.
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Playable discs
• DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD (8 cm/12 cm
disc)
• DVD-R/-RW written in the DVD VIDEO mode
• CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD
format
• CD-R/RW written in MP3/JPEG in accordance with the
“ISO 9660” format
Supported Digital audio formats:
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater
Systems)*
NOTES
• If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc
characteristics or recording conditions, the player may not
be able to play back such discs.
• The player can play back audio signals recorded in
MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
• With some discs, operations may not be possible.
* To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-
encoded Audio CD discs correctly, connect the
player to an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder.
Unplayable discs
If you try to play back discs listed below, noise may be
generated and causes damage to speakers.
• DVD-RW written in the VR mode
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM,
PHOTO CD, SACD
• Unfinalized discs
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or
paste on either the label side or playback side.
Playing back these discs may damage the player.
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with
the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
this product may not be recommended.
Usable cassette
Full-Size VHS
T-30 (ST-30**)
T-60 (ST-60**)
T-90 (ST-90**)
T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST-160**)
T-210 (ST-210**)
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played
on this unit. Simply place the recorded cassette into a
VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VHS cassette.
** This unit can record on regular VHS and Super VHS
cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals
only.
• S-VHS recording is not possible with this unit.
• This unit is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in
the S-VHS format with regular VHS resolution.
• SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.
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* These connectors are only for DVD deck.
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Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators
POWER
Cassette loading slot
VCR/DVD 7 STOP 3 PLAYDisc tray
0 OPEN/CLOSE
(Disc tray)
0 EJECT
(Cassette)
VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors
Remote sensor
¶ REC
1 REW
FF ¡
CH +/–
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
Multi-information window*VHS Indicator
Operation Mode Indicator
DVD Indicator
VCR Indicator Progressive Mode Indicator
“Timer” Indicator
Satellite Auto Recording
Indicator
* You can change the information by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote as follows:
For VCR deck: Channel/auxiliary input/clock/tape counter information will be displayed.
For DVD deck: The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time, and status information will be
displayed.
Front Display Panel
Rear View
Front View
Region Number Label
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Connector
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT ConnectorsAC Power Cord
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connector*
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connectors*
AUDIO OUTPUT Connectors*
VHF/UHF Antenna
Output Connector
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How to use the Remote
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª and ·)
matched correctly as indicated on the Remote.
• Point the Remote toward the remote sensor.
• The maximum operating distance of the Remote is about 8 m.
The Remote can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of
TV sets of JVC.
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name (TV POWER (
), TV/VCR, TV
VOL+/–, TV CH +/–, MUTE) can also be used to operate a JVC’s TV after setting
the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the left.
Remote
1 Power Button (POWER)
2 TV Power Button (TV POWER)
3 TV/VCR/DVD switch
4 DVD Button
5 VCR Button
6 Number Buttons
7 Daily Button (DAILY)
8 Cancel Button (CANCEL), Reset Button (C.RESET)
9 Auxiliary Button (AUX)
p Start Time Button (START +/–), Repeat Button
(REPEAT), Zooming Button (ZOOM)
q Stop Time Button (STOP +/–), On-Screen Button
(ON SCREEN)
w Programing Button (PROG)
e Top Menu Button (TOP MENU), SP/EP Button
r Program Check Button (PROG. CHECK), Return
Button (RETURN)
t @/#/%/fi Button, ENTER Button, VCR Channel
Button (VCR CH +/–)
y Set Up Button (SET UP)
u Rewind Button (1 REW)
i Record Button (¶ REC)
o Reverse Skip/Index Button (4 SKIP/INDEX),
Review Button (
)
; Forward Skip/Index Button (¢ SKIP/INDEX)
a DVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE)
s Sound Effect Button (SOUND EFFECT)
d TV Muting Button (MUTE)/Audio Monitor Button
(A.MONITOR)
f TV/VCR Button
g TV Volume Button (TV VOL+/–)
h Weekly Button (WEEKLY)
j TV Channel Button (TV CH +/–)
k Channel Button (CH +/–)
l Date Button (DATE +/–), Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE),
Angle Button (ANGLE)
/ Timer Button (TIMER)
z Menu Button (MENU)
x Satellite Auto Recording Button (REC LINK)
c Display Button (DISPLAY)
v Play Button (3 PLAY)
b Fast Forward Button (FF ¡)
n Stop Button (7 STOP)/Clear Button* (CLEAR)
* Does not function with this unit.
m Pause Button (8 PAUSE)
, One Touch Replay Button (
)
. Skip Search Button (
)
P Tracking Button (TRACKING +/–)
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~ Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
Ÿ Connect the unit to TV.
RF Connection
1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the VHF/UHF
IN connector on the rear panel of the unit.
3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the
VHF/UHF OUT connector on the rear panel of
the unit and the TV’s antenna terminal.
AV Connection
1 Connect the antenna, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection.”
2 Connect an optional audio/video cable between
the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors on the
rear panel of the unit and the TV’s audio/video
input connectors.
• Set your TV to AV mode.
! Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC
outlet.
⁄ Set the VCR channel.
The VCR channel is the channel on which you can
watch the picture from the unit on the TV only when
using RF connection. With RF connection, set the
VCR channel to “3 CH” or “4 CH.”
• The VCR channel is preset to “3 CH.” Set to “4 CH” if
the Channel 3 is used for broadcasting in your area.
• With AV connection, set the VCR channel to “– CH”
(off).
To set the VCR channel, perform the following steps:
Before performing the following steps:
• Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit.
• Make sure the unit is turned on, then press
VCR/DVD on the unit so that the VHS indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
1 Press POWER on the unit to turn off the unit,
then press 7 STOP on the unit for more than 5
seconds. “3 CH” appears on the front display
panel.
2 Press CH +/– on the unit to select “3 CH,” “4 CH,”
or “– CH” (off), then press POWER on the unit.
• If Plug&Play or Tuner setting has not previously
been performed, the Language Select screen
appears and Plug&Play takes place automatically.
Connections
Basic Connections
Antenna or Cable
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder
AC Outlet
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
AC Power Cord
VIDEO OUTPUT
VHF/UHF OUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VHF/UHF
IN
Back of unit
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
To Audio/video
input connectors
RF cable
(supplied)
To 75 ohm
Terminal
TV
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Component Video Connection
(For high-quality DVD pictures)
Antenna or Cable
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder
AC Outlet
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
AC Power Cord
VHF/UHF
OUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
VHF/UHF
IN
Back of unit
Audio/video
cable
(not supplied)
To Component
Video/audio Input
connector
RF cable
(supplied)
To 75 ohm Terminal
TV
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Component
Video cable
(not supplied)
ATTENTION
Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/
VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector.
~ Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
Ÿ Connect the unit to TV.
1 Connect the antenna, unit and TV as per “Basic
Connections.” (☞ pg. 9)
2 Connect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT
connector to the TV’s component video input
connector.
! Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC
outlet.
⁄ Set the VCR channel to off.
Before performing the following steps:
• Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit.
• Make sure the unit is turned on, then press
VCR/DVD on the unit so that the VHS indicator lights
up on the front display panel.
1 Press POWER on the unit to turn off the unit, then
press 7 STOP on the unit for more than 5 seconds.
“3 CH” appears on the front display panel.
2 Press CH +/– on the unit to select “3 CH,” “4 CH,” or
“– CH” (off), then press POWER on the unit.
NOTES:
• If Plug&Play or Tuner setting has not previously been
performed, the Language Select screen appears and
Plug&Play takes place automatically.
• By using the component video connection, you can view
the images in the progressive mode. For switching to the
progressive mode, refer to “Scan Mode Set (DVD deck
only).” (☞ pg. 11)
• To enjoy playback of DVD with the component video
connection, set the TV’s input to the component video input.
Audio cable
(not supplied)
To Audio/video
input connectors
AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
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Initial Settings
Plug&Play Set
Plug&Play setting starts automatically when you
press POWER for the first time to turn on the unit.
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or
AV mode).
• Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to
the right.
~ Press POWER to perform Plug&Play setup.
Ÿ Select language.
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to your
desired language, then
press ENTER.
• The Clock Set screen
appears.
! Set time.
Press %fi to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
• Press and hold either
button to delay or advance
the time by 30 minutes.
⁄ Set date.
Press %fi to set the date, then press ENTER.
• Press and hold either button to change the date by
15 days.
@ Set year.
Press %fi to set the year.
¤ Start auto channel set.
Press SET UP.
• Receivable channels in
your area are automatically
assigned to the CH+/–
buttons, and non-receivable
channels are skipped.
• If the tuner channels have been set properly “SCAN
COMPLETED” will be displayed on the screen. If
“SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” is displayed
on the screen, make sure that the antenna cable is
connected to the VCR properly and press ENTER
on the Remote. The unit will try Auto Channel Set
again.
# Press SET UP to return to normal screen.
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck only)
This unit supports the progressive scan system as
well as the conventional interlaced scan system.
If your TV equipped with component video
connectors supports the progressive video input,
you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the
progressive scan mode to active.
• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with
your TV.
• If your TV equipped with component video
connectors does not support the progressive
video input, do not change the scan mode to the
“PROGRESSIVE.”
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or
AV mode).
• Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to
right.
~ Select the DVD deck.
Press VCR/DVD on the unit so that the DVD
indicator lights up on the front display panel.
Ÿ Switch the mode.
1 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE SCAN on the
unit for more than 3 seconds.
The current scan mode blinks on the front display
panel.
2 While the current scan mode blinks, press @ #
to select “
(ProGr)” (for the progressive
scan mode) or “
(IntEr)” (for the
interlaced scan mode), then press ENTER.
• If the current scan mode stops blinking before
you make the setting, start from step 1 again.
NOTE:
When the progressive scan mode is selected, the
Progressive mode indicator ( ) lights up on the front
display panel.
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Language Set
You can change the language settings manually as
required.
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
• Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the
right.
On-screen Language Set (VCR deck)
~ Select the VCR deck.
Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
Ÿ Access the Main Menu
screen, then select the
Initial Set.
1 Press SET UP to access
the Main Menu screen.
2 Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“AJUSTE INICIAL,” then press ENTER.
! Select the language.
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“IDIOMA,” then press
ENTER repeatedly until
the desired language is
selected.
⁄ Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
Initial Settings (continued)
Monitor Set (DVD deck)
You can select the monitor type depending the TV used
when you playback DVD VIDEO disc recorded for wide-
screen TVs.
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
• Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the
right.
~ Select the DVD deck.
Press DVD on the Remote so
that the DVD indicator lights up
on the front display panel.
Ÿ Access the DVD Set Up Menu screen.
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press @ #to select “
PICTURE.”
! Select the mode.
Press %fi to move the highlight to “MONITOR TYPE,”
then press ENTER.
⁄ Select the mode setting.
Press %fi to select the desired setting, then press
ENTER.
[16:9] (Wide television screen)
For a wide-screen (16:9) TV.
[4:3 LB] (Letter Box conversion)
For a normal (16:9) TV. Displays a wide-
screen picture to fi t the width of the TV
screen keeping the aspect ratio.
[4:3 PS] (Pan Scan conversion)
For a normal (16:9) TV. The picture is
zoomed up to fi lling the screen vertically
and the left and right sides of the picture
are cut off.
@ Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
FILE TYPE
AUDIO
16:9
4:3 LB
4:3 PS
ELEGIR CON ( , ) Y (ENTER)
PULSE (SET UP) P/TERMINAR
AJUSTE INICIAL
AJUSTE DE RELOJ
IDIOMA INGLÉS
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Operations on
VCR Deck
Operations on
DVD Deck
Advanced OperationsAdditional Information
IntroductionPreparation
13
On-screen Language Set (DVD deck)
This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-
screen messages in 3 different languages.
~ Select the DVD deck.
Press DVD on the Remote so that the DVD indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
Ÿ Access the DVD Set
Up Menu screen.
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press @ # to select
“
LANGUAGE.”
! Select the mode.
Press %fi to move the
highlight to “ON SCREEN
LANGUAGE,” then press
ENTER.
⁄ Select the mode setting.
Press %fi to select the desired setting, then press
ENTER.
@ Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set
(DVD deck only)
Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display,
audio, subtitle in the multiple language. With these
discs, you can set the default language.
~ Select the DVD deck.
Press DVD on the Remote so that the DVD indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
Ÿ Access the DVD Set
Up Menu screen.
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press @ # to select
“
LANGUAGE.”
! Select the mode.
Press %fi to move the
highlight to the mode you
want to change, then press
ENTER.
⁄ Select the mode setting.
Press %fi to select the desired setting, then press
ENTER.
• See “Language Code List.” ( ☞ pg. 38)
@ Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
NOTE:
When the selected language is not available on the disc,
the disc’s default menu language is played back.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
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Initial Settings (continued)
Clock Set
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
• Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the
right.
~ Select the VCR deck.
Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
Ÿ Access the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP.
! Access the Initial Set
screen.
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET,” then press
ENTER.
⁄ Access the Clock Set
screen.
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“CLOCK SET,” then press
ENTER.
@ Set the time.
Press %fi to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
• Press and hold %fi to
change the time by 30
minutes.
¤ Set the date.
Press %fi to set the date, then press ENTER.
• Press and hold %fi to change the date by 15 days.
# Set the year.
Press %fi to set the year.
‹ Start clock.
Press SET UP and normal screen appears.
To make corrections any time during the process
Press ENTER repeatedly until the item you want to
change blinks, then press %fi.
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Operations on
VCR Deck
Operations on
DVD Deck
Advanced OperationsAdditional Information
IntroductionPreparation
15
Tuner Set
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or
AV mode).
• Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to
the right.
Auto Channel Set
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not
been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
~ Select the VCR deck.
Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
Ÿ Access the Main Menu
screen, then select the
Tuner Set.
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET,” then
press ENTER.
! Perform Auto Channel
Set.
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“AUTO CHANNEL SET,”
then press ENTER. You
can automatically set the
receivable channels in your
area in the order of their
frequencies.
• When Auto Channel Set is
complete, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears on
the TV screen.
• If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN
COMPLETED-NO SIGNAL-” appears on screen.
Check the connections and start again.
⁄ Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the
channels you do not want manually.
~ Select the VCR deck.
Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
Ÿ Access the Main Menu screen, then select the
Tuner Set.
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET,” then press ENTER.
! Access the Manual
Channel Set screen.
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“MANUAL CHANNEL SET,”
then press ENTER.
⁄ Add or skip the desired
channels.
To add channels
1 Press the number
keys to input a channel
number you want to add.
2 Press ENTER to set to
“ADD.”
3 Repeat 1 to 2 to add other channels.
To skip channels
1 Press %fi or the number buttons to select a
channel number you want to skip.
2 Press ENTER to set to “SKIP.”
3 Repeat 1 to 2 to skip other channels.
@ Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
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Variable Speed Search (including slow-motion)
Press 1 REW or FF ¡ repeatedly.
• Press 3 PLAY to resume normal playback.
• Each time you press 1 REW or FF ¡, the playback speed
changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press
the opposite direction button repeatedly.
Reverse search
3 steps
Slow
motion
Normal
play
Forward search
2 steps
• During still picture, holding 8 PAUSE for more than 2
seconds starts forward slow motion playback.
If you press 8 PAUSE again, still picture resumes.
• During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the
TV screen. Press CH + or – to eliminate the noise.
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward at high speed
Press 1 REW or FF ¡.
Eject the cassette
Press 0 EJECT on the unit.
• You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is
turned off.
Turn off the unit
Press POWER.
NOTE:
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback
mode,
• the picture will be distorted
• the noise bars will appear
• there will be a loss of color with an LP-recorded tape
Playback on VCR Deck
Basic Playback
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
• Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the
right.
~ Load a cassette.
Make sure the window
side is up, the rear label
side is facing you and the
arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the
recorder.
• Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
• The unit turns on, and the counter is reset
automatically.
• If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed,
playback begins automatically.
Ÿ Select the VCR deck.
Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
! Start playback.
Press 3 PLAY.
During playback
Stop playback
Press 7 STOP on the Remote.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press 8 PAUSE.
• Press 3 PLAY to resume normal playback.
• If there is vertical jitter, press CH + or – to correct the
picture.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Press 8 PAUSE to pause, then press 8 PAUSE
repeatedly.
• Press 3 PLAY to resume normal playback.
Reverse Forward
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Operations on
DVD Deck
Advanced OperationsAdditional Information IntroductionPreparation
Operations on
VCR Deck
17
On-Screen Display (VCR deck)
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
8
9
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q
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If you press ON SCREEN on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (☞ pg. 32), various operational
indicators appear on the TV screen.
Press ON SCREEN again to clear the display.
1
Channel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator
(F-1)
2 Day/Clock Display
3 Stereo Program Indicator
4 SAP Indicator
5 Tape Position Indicator
The position of “
” in relation to “B” (beginning)
or “E” (end) shows the current position on the
tape.
6 Audio Mode Display
7 Opening Mode Indicators
8 Tape Speed (SP/EP)
9 “Cassette Loaded” Mark
p Index number
q Tape Remaining Time Indicator
w Counter Display
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Instant ReView
Simply by pressing a single button, the unit power
comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last
timer-recorded program. If you have several programs
recorded, you can easily access any of them.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure that the unit is off and that the
Timer mode is disengaged.
Activate Instant ReView
Press
(4). The unit power comes on and
the unit searches for the index code indicating the
start of the last timer-recorded program. Once it’s
found, playback begins automatically.
• To watch the fi rst of the 3 programs, press
three times. The unit searches and begins playback
automatically. You can access a program as far as 9
index codes away from the current tape position.
Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do
after rewinding. Ensure that the unit is in stop mode.
• Automatic Playback Start
Press 1 REW, then press 3 PLAY within 2
seconds.
• Automatic Power Off
Press 1 REW, then press POWER within 2
seconds.
• Automatic Timer Standby
Press 1 REW, then press TIMER within 2
seconds.
• Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind
Press 1 REW, then press 0 EJECT within 2
seconds.
Playback on VCR Deck (continued)
Playback Features
Skip Search
During playback, press (Skip Search) 1 to 6 times to
skip over unwanted sections.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
• To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,
press 3 PLAY.
Index Search
Index codes are placed on the
tape at the beginning of each
recording when recording on
this unit.
1 While the tape is not
running, press 4 INDEX
or INDEX ¢ to start search.
2 To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away,
press 4 INDEX or INDEX ¢ repeatedly until the
correct number is displayed.
Example:
To locate the beginning
of B from the current
position, press 4
INDEX twice.
To locate the beginning
of D from the current
position, press INDEX
¢ once.
• Playback begins automatically when the desired
recording is located.
Current position
Index number
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Operations on
DVD Deck
Advanced OperationsAdditional Information IntroductionPreparation
Operations on
VCR Deck
19
Selecting Soundtrack
Your recorder is capable of recording three
soundtracks (HIFI L, HIFI R and NORM) and plays
back the one you select.
Pressing A.MONITOR changes the soundtrack as
follows:
H I-F I: Hi-Fi sound is played back
H I-F I L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played
back
H I-F I R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played
back
NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back
NORM Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal
H I-F I: track are mixed and played back
NOTE:
Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “ON” to display the indications on
the screen.(☞ pg. 32)
Repeat Playback
During playback, press and hold 3 PLAY for more
than 5 seconds. “3” on the front display panel starts
blinking slowly. To stop playback, press 7 STOP.
NOTE:
Pressing 3 PLAY, 1 REW, FF ¡ or 8 PAUSE also
stops Repeat Playback.
One Touch Replay
Press (One Touch Replay) during playback.
Pressing
once moves the playback position back
to about 7 seconds before the current position. You
can press
up to 4 times each One Touch Replay.
Adjusting Tracking Condition
Automatic tracking adjustment
When a new cassette is loaded, the recorder enters
the automatic tracking mode.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well
during playback, adjust the tracking manually.
1 Press TRACKING +/– at the same time during
playback to activate manual tracking.
2 Press TRACKING to eliminate the noises. Press
it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold
for a coarse adjustment.
3 Press TRACKING +/– again to reactivate
automatic tracking.
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Recording
Basic Recording
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
• Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the
right.
~ Load a cassette.
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover
the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the
cassette.
• The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset,
automatically.
Ÿ Select the VCR deck.
Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator
lights up on the front display panel.
! Select recording channel.
Press CH +/– or the number buttons.
• You can select channel in the stop mode or recording
pause mode.
⁄ Set tape speed.
Press SP/EP. The current setting for the tape speed
appears on the display panel and the screen for about
5 seconds. Press SP/EP again to change the setting
while tape speed is displayed.
@ Start recording.
On the recorder, press ¶ REC. Or on the Remote, while
holding ¶ REC, press 3 PLAY.
• If the tape reaches its end during recording, the
recording stops and “¶” and “3” on the display panel
blink.
During recording
Pause recording
Press 8 PAUSE.
• Press 3 PLAY to resume recording.
• You can select channel in the recording pause mode.
Stop recording
Press 7 STOP on the Remote.
Recording Features
Watching one programme while recording
another
If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV
connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR
indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded
disappear. Once recording is in progress, all you need
to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the
station you wish to view.
• The programme selected with the TV’s channel
controls appears on the screen, while the one selected
with the CH +/– is recorded on the tape.
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
During recording, press ¶ REC on the unit repeatedly
until the desired recording length appears on the display
panel. “¶” on the display panel starts blinking.
• Each time you press the button, recording length
increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).
• The unit turns off after recording is fi nished.
Tape Remaining Time/Time Counter
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the tape
remaining time and time counter on the front display
panel. To reset the time counter, press C.RESET.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining
time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.
“– –:– –” may sometimes appear with “:” blinking, or the
display may blink on occasion.
Second Audio Recording
This unit’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of
Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP
program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON.”
(☞ pg. 33)
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording
on a recorded cassette, remove
its record safety tab. To record
on it later, cover the hole with
adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
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