DWM-3900 - Home Theater SANYO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Home Theater System with DVD/VCR Combo
Brand	Sanyo
Model	DWM-3900
Dimensions (Approx.)	16.9 x 3.8 x 14.9 inches (430 x 97 x 380 mm)
Weight (Approx.)	17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Power Requirements	AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	150W
Video System	NTSC
Playable Discs	DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG, Kodak Picture CD
VCR Recording System	Four head helical scan azimuth, VHS Hi-Fi Stereo
Tuner	PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer, FM/AM
Speaker Configuration	5.1 channel: Front L/R, Center, Rear L/R, Passive Subwoofer
Audio Output Power (Speakers)	Front/Center/Rear: 20W RMS each; Subwoofer: 50W RMS
Front Speaker Impedance	4 ohms
Surround Sound Formats	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, 3D Surround
Parental Control	Rating 1-8, password protected
Special Features	TVGuardian Foul Language Filter, Progressive Scan, JPEG viewer, Timer Recording
Inputs	Antenna 75 ohms, VHS Video/Audio (LINE1, LINE2) RCA jacks
Outputs	Monitor Out, S-Video Out, Component Video Out, Audio Out
Remote Control	Universal remote with batteries (AAA x2)
Cleaning Instructions	Use soft dry cloth; no volatile liquids; clean video heads with wet cleaning tape
Safety Certifications	FCC Part 15 Class B, Laser Class 1
Warranty	90 days labor, 1 year parts (carry-in)

Frequently Asked Questions - DWM-3900 SANYO

What types of discs can I play on the Sanyo DWM-3900?

This unit plays DVD video discs, Audio CDs, and also CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Kodak Picture CD, MP3, and JPEG files. Note that some discs may not be compatible due to recording conditions.

How do I set the clock on the DWM-3900?

You can set the clock automatically using Auto Clock Set which uses XDS signals, or manually via the CLOCK menu. For manual, enter month, day, year, time, daylight savings, and time zone.

How do I connect external devices like a camcorder?

Use the Video/Audio input jacks on the front or rear panel. Select LINE1 or LINE2 as the input source. For camcorder, connect its A/V outputs to the unit's inputs.

Can I copy a DVD to a VHS tape?

Yes, but only if the DVD is not copy protected. Insert the DVD and a blank VHS tape, press PLAY on DVD, then REC/ITR on the remote or front panel. The 'COPY' indicator lights. Stop manually when finished.

How do I use the TVGuardian feature?

TVGuardian filters foul language. It works with discs supporting closed caption. When enabled, audio is muted during offensive phrases. Set TVGuardian to On in the Others setup menu.

What should I do if the remote control doesn't work?

Check if batteries are exhausted (replace with new AAA batteries), if there's an obstacle between remote and sensor, or if you are too far (max 23 ft). Also ensure you press the correct mode button (VCR or CD/DVD).

How do I program a timer recording?

Press MENU, select PROGRAM, then enter program number, month, day, start/stop times, channel, and speed (SP/SLP). You can set ONCE, WEEKLY, or DAILY. Up to 8 programs can be stored.

What does the 'Progressive Scan' setting do?

Progressive Scan provides higher quality video with less flickering. It requires a compatible TV connected via Component Video jacks. Set to On in the Picture setup menu. If set incorrectly, press STOP for 5 seconds to reset.

How do I clean the video heads?

Use a high quality wet head cleaning tape. Insert it and play for a few seconds. If picture remains poor, repeat several times. Do not attempt to remove the top cover. Regular cleaning may be needed after 1000 hours of use.

What is the regional code for the DVD player?

The regional code is 1 (Region 1). It can only play DVDs labeled 1 or ALL. If you insert a different region disc, the message 'Check Regional Code' will appear.

USER MANUAL DWM-3900 SANYO

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SANYO'S HELP-LINE

Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product.

1-800-813-3435 (Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time)

Only cassettes marked 📋 be used with this DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater.

Please read this manual carefully before connecting your DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

NOTE TO CATV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

This unit employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center see back page for instructions.

Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing). Objects containing liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the product and receiver.
- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

OTES ON COPYRIGHTS:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission.

This product uses copyright protection developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No. DWM-3900

Serial No.

To operate the built-in TVGuardian®

This unit has the built-in TVGuardian® Foul Language Filter (TVG®).

When a disc supporting closed caption is played, it will mute the audio during the entire phrase containing offensive language. For more details, see page 36 to 37.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. – For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and like.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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1. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

2. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

3. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety Precautions 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... 3

Table of Contents 4

Before Use 5-6

Playable Discs 5

Precautions 6

Notes on Discs 6

Disc Symbols. 6

Front Panel Control Buttons....7

Display Window Indicators 8

Remote Control Buttons 9

Rear Panel Connections ..... 10

System Setup

Connections 11-14

Connecting an antenna/CATV cable ..... 11

Basic TV Connections 12

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections ..... 13

Radio Antenna Connections 13

Speaker System Connections ..... 14

Speaker Positioning 14

Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround Mode . . . 15

VCR Operation Setup 16-18

On-Screen Display (OSD) 16

On-Screen Menus Setup 16

VCR Setup Menu Options 17

Channel Selection 17

Setting the Clock 18

- Auto Clock Set 18

- Setting the Clock Manually. 18

DVD Operation Setup 19-22

General Explanation....19

On-Screen Display....19

Initial Settings 20-22

- General Operation 20

- Language 20

• Picture 20

- 5.1 Speaker setup .... 21

- Others 21

- Parental Control. 22

Operation

VCR Operation 23-28

Normal Playback 23

- Tracking Control. 23

Special Effects Playback 23

- Search....23

- Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 23

- Slow Motion 23

- CM Skip (Commercial Skip) 23

Normal Recording 24

- Pausing the recording 24

• To Record one TV program while

watching another 24

Timer Recording 24-25

- Checking (Erasing)) Timer Record

Programming 25

- Program Priority. 25

Instant Timer Recording 26

- Checking the Recording Time ..... 26

• To extend the Recording Time ..... 26

Dubbing and Editing. 26

Copying from DVD to VCR. 26

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast ..... 27

• MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound) ..... 27

- Multi-channel TV Sound Indicator (MTS) . . . 27

• SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording . . . 27

Tape Counter Memory Feature. 28

• Real-Time Counter.....28

- Counter Memory Feature ..... 28

- Tape Remaining. 28

Additional Information 28

DVD Operation 29-37

Playing a DVD 29

- Screen Saver. 29

General Features. 29

- Changing Titles 29

- Changing Chapters 29

- Slow Motion 29

- Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 30

- Search....30

- Repeat. 30

- Repeat A-B 30

• Time Search 30

• 3D Surround .... 30

- Zoom 30

- Marker Search 31

Special DVD Features 31

- Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus . 31

• Title Menu 31

- Disc Menu 31

- Camera Angle 31

- Changing the Audio Language ..... 31

- Subtitles. 31

Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc ..... 32

Notes on MP3 Recordings 32

Audio CD or MP3 Disc Operation. 33

- Pause 33

- Moving to another track 33

- Repeat Track/ All/ Off. 33

- Search....33

- Repeat A-B 33

- 3D Surround .... 33

- Changing the Audio Channel .... 33

JPEG Disc Operation....34

- Notes on JPEG Files .... 34

Programmed Playback with Audio CDs

and MP3 Discs 35

- Repeat Programmed Tracks 35

- Erasing a Track from the Program List . . . . 35

- Erasing the complete Program List ..... 35

Speaker Setup. 36

TVGuardian® 36-37

Radio Operation 38-39

Presetting Radio Stations. 38

Radio Operation. 38

To Clear Stored Radio Stations 38

Tuning Stations Manually 39

Tuning Stations Automatically. 39

Mute 39

Reference

Troubleshooting 40-41

Video Head Cleaning 41

Language Code List 42

Country Code List 43

Specifications 44-45

Warranty 46

About the symbols for instructions

⚠️ Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage.

Indicates special operating features of this unit.

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Before Use

playable Discs

DVD video discs

3 inch/5 inch (8 cm/12 cm) disc

Audio CD

3 inch/5 inch (8 cm/12 cm) disc

In addition, this unit can play the following: DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Kodak PICTURE CD, and CD-R or CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, or JPEG files.

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• Depending on the condition of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) discs may not be played on the unit.
• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

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Some playback operations for DVDs may be intentionally set by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added. Make sure to also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be able to be played on the unit.

Regional code of the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater System and DVDs

This unit is designed and manufactured for playback of Region "1" encoded DVD software. The region code on

the labels of some DVDs indicates which type of DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater System can play those discs. This unit ca only play DVDs labeled "1" or "ALL". If you try to play any other discs, the message "Check Regional Code" will appear on the TV screen. Some DVDs that have no region code label may still be subject to area restrictions and therefore not playable.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)

The main film content or accompanying feature content or additional feature content, or music album.

Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles.

A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

Track (Audio CD only)

Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two AAA batteries with + and - aligned correctly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Remote Control Operating Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

• Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor
- Angle: About 30^ in each direction of the front of the remote sensor

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Before Use (Continued)

Precautions

Handling the unit

Shipping the unit

The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.

Setting up the unit

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

Keeping unit surfaces clean

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

To obtain a clear picture

The DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.

Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.)

For details, please contact your nearest dealer.

Notes on Discs

Disc handling

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable heat build-up inside the car.

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center outward.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Disc Symbols

About the symbol display

may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner's manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.

About the disc symbols on manual pages

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.

DVD DVD

CD Audio CD

MP3 MP3 disc

JPEG JPEG disc

Selecting Viewing Sources

You must select one of your output sources (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen.

- If you want to view DVD deck output source:

Press CD/DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.

- If you want to view VCR deck output source:

Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until VCR indicator in the display window lights and output source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.

Notes

• If you insert a disc while this system is in the VCR mode, the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater will switch to DVD mode automatically.
• If you insert a cassette tape without prevention tab while this system is in the DVD mode, the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater will switch to VCR mode automatically.

Front Panel Control Buttons

Display Window Indicators

Remote Control Buttons

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This remote control uses the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex. PLAY). To use the VCR, first press the VCR button. To use the DVD, first press the CD/DVD button.

Rear Panel Connections

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connections have been made.

Connections

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• Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways to connect the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater. Use connections described on pages 11-13.
• Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System, or other devices for proper connections.

Caution

• Make sure the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
• Do not connect your DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater. via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Connecting an antenna/CATV cable

1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV.

1. Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the jack marked ANTENNA/CABLE IN on your DVD & Hi-Fi Home Theater System.

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If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adapter onto the ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack.

Rear of DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater

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- During DVD or VCR playback, The DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater is designed so that sound will be heard only from the unit's 5 speakers and subwoofer (no sound output is provided to the TV) if it is connected to the S-VIDEO OUT or MONITOR OUT on the unit with optional cables.

Without Cable Box

If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack on the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater's ANTENNA/CABLE OUT jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband, super band, and hyperband channels.

With Cable Box

If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the instructions below:

The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater operation.

To view or record CATV channel

1 Tune the TV to the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater output channel (CH 3 or 4).
2 Set the DVD & Hi-Fi Home Theater System channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter box by using the CH/TRK (▲/▼) of your DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater System. (Example: CH3)
3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.

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• With this connection, you CANNOT record one program while viewing another.
• If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Programming as indicated on page 17.

Rear of DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater

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Basic TV Connections

- Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment to be connected.

RF coaxial connection

Connect the ANTENNA/CABLE OUT jack on the DVD & Hi-Fi Home Theater to the ANTENNA in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R).

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If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD & Hi-Fi Home Theater's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).

How to set the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater's RF output channel

1. While the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater is turned off, press and hold TUNING (▲/▼) on the front panel for about five seconds. The unit will turn itself on and "RF-03" or "RF-04" appears in the display window.
2. Use TUNING (▲/▼) on the front panel to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04).
3. Turn the unit off and then on.
4. Set the TV's CH to 3 or 4 (depending on the RF output channel you selected) to view this system on your TV.

Video connection

Connect the MONITOR OUT jack on the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V).

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If you use this connection, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO.

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD & Hi-Fi Home Theater to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the optional S-Video cable (S).

Component Video (Color Stream ^® ) connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater to the corresponding IN jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Progressive Scan (ColorStream® pro) connection

• If your television is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you may take advantage of the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater's progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.
• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater.

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater to the corresponding IN jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).

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Set the Progressive option to "On" in the Setup menu for a progressive signal, see page 20.

Rear of TV

graph TD
    A["Antenna Input"] --> B["S"]
    C["E-Video Input"] --> B
    D["Audio Input"] --> B
    E["Video Input"] --> B
    F["Component Video / Progressive Scan Input"] --> G["C"]
    H["Display Module"] --> I["Output"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Rear of DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater

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Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

Connect the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks on the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your accessory component using the optional audio/video cables.

graph TD
    A["Accessory Device Jack Panel"] --> B["Rear of DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater"]
    A --> C["Front of DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater"]
    B --> D["OR"]
    C --> D
    D --> E["Device 1: VCR Camcorder, Video Camera, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc Player"]
    D --> F["Device 2: VCR Camcorder, Video Camera, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc Player"]
    D --> G["Device 3: VCR Camcorder, Video Camera, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc Player"]

Radio Antenna Connections

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for listening to the radio.

• Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connector.
• Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connector.

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• To prevent interference, keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

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Speaker System Connections

Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords.

To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters,e.g., distance, level, etc.

graph TD
    A["Front Speaker (Right)"] --> B["Center Speaker"]
    C["Front Speaker (Left)"] --> B
    D["Subwoofer"] --> B
    E["Rear Speaker (Right Surround)"] --> B
    F["Rear Speaker (Left Surround)"] --> B
    B --> G["Central Panel"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
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• Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the connectors: + to + and - to -. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
• When making the sound louder, adjust the sound level carefully to avoid excessive volume output to the speakers.
• Only 2-channel stereo (Front Left, Front Right & Subwoofer) is available in VCR mode, thus sound might not be heard from center or rear speakers during VCR playback. (For further details about sound mode, please refer to next page.)
• Do not remove the front covers of the supplied speakers.

Speaker Positioning

For a normal setup, use 6 speakers (2 front speakers, center speaker, 2 rear speakers, and subwoofer).

If you want to hear excellent bass sound or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect a subwoofer.

- Front speakers

From your listening position, place the speakers an equal distance away and with an interval of 45 degrees between speakers.

• Center speaker

It is ideal if the center speaker and front speakers are at the same height. You would normally place the center speaker above or below the television as shown.

- Rear speakers

Place left and right behind the listening area. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere required for surround sound playback. For best results, do not install the rear speakers too far behind the listening position and install them at or above the level of the listener's ears. It is also effective to direct the rear speakers towards a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound.

- Subwoofer

This can be placed in any front position.

Speaker Positioning Example

Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround Mode

Glossary for Audio Stream

DIGITAL

The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1 channels of digital surround sound from a Dolby Digital program source. If you play DVDs with "A mark, you can enjoy even better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved dynamic range.

□□PRO LOGIC

Use this mode when playing movie with Dolby Digital 2 channel, which carries the "mark. This mode realistically simulates a movie theater or live concert house using DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND technology. The front/back/left/right sound movement, as well as fixed positions in the sound image is much clearer and more dynamic than before.

□□PRO LOGIC (II)

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

MOVIE mode:

The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced sound field directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound.

MUSIC mode:

The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings.

MATRIX mode:

The Matrix mode is the same as the Music mode except that the directional enhancement logic is turned off. It may be used to enhance mono signals by making them seem "larger." The Matrix mode may also find use in auto systems, where the fluctuations from poor FM stereo reception can otherwise cause disturbing surround signals from a logic decoder. The ultimate "cure" for poor FM stereo reception may be simply to switch the audio to mono.

3D SURROUND

This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, using 3D Surround Sound technology, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi-channel audio from a home theater. This feature works with DVD discs encoded with Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital audio tracks.

BYPASS

Software with multi-channel surround audio signals is played back according to its original recording specifications.

Surround Mode

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.

Each time you press the SOUND MODE button, the sound mode is changed in the following order:

PRO LOGIC → PLII MOVIE → PLII MUSIC → PLII MATRIX → 3D SURROUND → BYPASS ...

For DVD Operation

You can change the sound mode of DVD (Dolby Digital, PRO LOGIC, etc.) by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly on the remote during playback.

Although DVD contents differ from disc to disc, the following explains the basic operation when this feature is used.

Each time you press AUDIO, the DVD&Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater sound mode is changed in the following order:

For your reference

• The DVD&Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater memorizes the last mode setting for each source individually.

• You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging.

• Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo.

• Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the DOLBY logo.

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●○Sound Mode is not applicable when headphones are used.
- This unit does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track.

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VCR Operation Setup

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Some of these functions appear during VCR operations.

①TAPE SPEED DISPLAY

Shows the current tape speed.

②FUNCTION DISPLAY

Indicates the current function.

③HI-FI DISPLAY

Indicates playback of tape recorded in Hi-Fi.

④CHANNEL DISPLAY

Indicates the selected channel (or LINE1, LINE2).

⑤ STEREO/SAP DISPLAY (MONO is not displayed)

Shows the type of audio signal received by the VCR tuner.

⑥DATE DISPLAY

Shows the current date (Month/Date/Day).

⑦CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN DISPLAY

Shows the current time, the tape counter, and remaining time on the tape.

Each press of MEMORY/ENTER changes the TV on-screen displays in the following sequence.

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    A["STOP SP"] --> B["CH 4 STEREO"]
    B --> C["JUL 5, SAT 2:15 PM"]
    C --> D["2:15 PM"]
    D --> E["0:35:40"]
    E --> F["REM 1:58"]
    F --> G["↓"]
    H["↑"] --> A
    I["↓"] --> F

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• The function displays remain on the TV screen for 5 seconds.
• The clock (or tape counter, tape remaining) mode will continue to be shown until you press MEMORY/ENTER.
• The tape counter and the remaining tape length indicator appear only when a cassette is inserted. Also, the remaining tape length indicator appears after any tape operation.

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EASY INFORMATION

If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided along with normal TV signal in your area or during playback of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station ID, program title, and program details are shown on the TV screen.

When viewing a channel with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press MEMORY/ENTER and the station ID will appear on the TV screen. Press MEMORY/ENTER again and the program details will appear on the TV screen. When viewing a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, press MEMORY/ENTER twice and the program title and program details will appear on the TV screen.

PROGRAM DETAILS

LENGTH: Indicates the run length of a program.

TIME REMAINING: Indicates the remaining time of a program.

RATING: Indicates the rating of the current program (N/A, G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, and Not Rated).

“N/A” means that the motion picture ratings are not applicable to this program.

Easy Information Screen (Station ID)

Easy Information Screen (Program details)

On-Screen Menus Setup

The SETUP, clock setting (CLOCK), and timer recording (PROGRAM) functions are easily accessed with the on-screen menus that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the on-screen menu selections available.

Menu Selection

Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features.

11 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

2 Select the desired menu with the ▲/▼ button and then press MEMORY/ENTER.

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Menus remain on-screen for 3 minutes.

MAIN MENU

Press MENU when finished.

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VCR Setup Menu Options

11 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

2 Use ▲▼ to select the SETUP menu, then press MEMORY/ENTER.

The SETUP menu will appear.

3 Use ▲▼ to choose an option from the SETUP menu, then use ◀▶ to choose a setting.

FUNCTION OSD

The on-screen display of this unit can be turned on or off. - FUNCTION OSD: Choose ON and OFF with ◀/▶.

LANGUAGE SELECT

The on-screen programming of this unit can be displayed in either English, Spanish, or French.

- LANGUAGE SELECT: Choose ENGLISH, ESPANOL, or FRANCAIS with ◀/►.

AUDIO MODE

The DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater has two separate audio playback systems, a high quality VHS Hi-Fi system and a NORMAL mono system. The same audio is generally recorded on both. The VHS Hi-Fi system plays on separate (left and right) channels, and the NORMAL system plays monaural sound. The NORMAL track of a cassette is always played, so even if VHS Hi-Fi is not available for some reason, it can still be played on this system.

- AUDIO MODE: Choose Hi-Fi or NORMAL with ◀/▶. BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO/SAP/MONO)

Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) carries stereo and/or Second Audio Program (SAP) bilingual signals. Set this display to the desired position when both MTS stereo and SAP signals are received. When only one of the MTS signals is received, the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater automatically selects the corresponding receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) regardless of the selected position. For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO position. The system will then record a STEREO program when available, or a mono program if the program is not broadcast in stereo.

For weak STEREO and/or SAP broadcasts, changing the display to mono may give clearer sound.

●BROADCAST TYPE: Choose STEREO, SAP, or MONO with ◀/▶.

Used during Hi-Fi playback to select the audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT terminals (L ch and R ch), and RF OUT. This display setting should normally be left in the stereo position so that when a stereo tape is played, the stereo sound will be heard through the left and right channels. If a mono tape is played and the audio output is set to stereo, the same mono sound will be heard from both left and right channels.

- AUDIO OUTPUT: Choose STEREO, LEFT, or RIGHT with ◀/▶.

44 Press MENU when finished.

Channel Selection

This system is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.

Preparation:

- Connect the unit to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in Connecting antenna/CATV cable on page 11.

AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING

11 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

2 Use ▲/▼ to select the TUNING menu, then press MEMORY/ENTER.

The TUNING menu will appear.

3 Use ▼ to choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then use ◀▶ to select TUNER.

Press ◀/▶ repeatedly to switch among TUNER, LINE1, or LINE2.

4 Use ▲/▼ to choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET option, then use ◀/▶ to search for channels.

The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels (TV/CATV) in the area and place them in the tuner's memory.

- After the AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING is complete, the TUNING menu will hide and return to the TV screen automatically.

5 Make sure the TUNING BAND is set appropriately (TV or CATV).

• TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels.
  CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive channels.
• Change the setting of TUNING BAND to check the TV channels.

6 Use CHANNEL (▼/▲) on the front panel or CH/TRK (▲/▼) on the remote control to cycle the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater through the channels in memory.

TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM MEMORY

This feature allows you to add or erase channels from memory manually.

1 Use ▼ to choose the CH. ADD/DEL option on the TUNING menu. Use ◀/▶ to select a channel to add or erase.
2 Use MEMORY/ENTER to add or erase the channel. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add or erase channels.
3 Press MENU to hide the menu.

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Setting the Clock

The unit gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock feature enables the unit to set the clock while the unit is turned off.

Auto Clock Set

Things to know before starting

• The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM or PM correctly.) (AM does not appear.)
  ●The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2004, 12:00 AM.

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the unit looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.

The Auto Clock feature enables the unit to set up the clock while the unit is turned off.

11 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
2 Use ▲▼ to choose the CLOCK menu. Press MEMORY/ENTER and the CLOCK menu will appear.

3 Use ▼ to choose the AUTO CLOCK SET option. Use ◀▶ to choose ON.

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater System looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.

4 Use ▼ to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS option.

Use ◀ or ▶ to choose AUTO, ON, or OFF. If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). If you choose ON, the VCR adjusts the clock for Daylight Saving Time automatically.

5 Use ▼ to choose the TIME ZONE option. Use ◀ or ▶ to choose the correct time zone (AUTO, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA, or HAWAII).

If "AUTO" is selected as the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds in a broadcast signal.

6 Press MENU when finished.
7 Turn off the unit and the auto clock set feature sets the time.

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There are cases where a TV station does not send, or sends the wrong date and/or time information causing the unit to set the incorrect time.

If this happens, set the clock manually.

Setting the Clock Manually

11 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
2 Use ▲▼ to choose the CLOCK menu. Press MEMORY/ENTER and the CLOCK menu will appear.

3 Use ◀▶ to choose the month.
4 Use ▼ to choose the DAY option. Use ◀▶ to choose the date. The day of the week will display automatically.
5 Use ▼ to choose the YEAR option. Use ◀▶ to choose the year.
6 Use ▼ to choose the TIME option. Use ◀/▶ to choose the time. Press and hold ◀/▶ to adjust the clock backward or forward.
7 Use ▼ to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS option.

Use ▶or ▶to choose AUTO, ON, or OFF. If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). If you choose ON, the VCR adjusts the clock for Daylight Savings Time automatically.

8 Press MENU when finished.

If setting the clock manually, "AUTO CLOCK SET" must be set to "OFF".

If set to "ON", an incorrect date and/or time may be entered again when the unit is turned off.

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DVD Operation Setup

General Explanation

This manual gives basic instructions for operating the unit. Some DVDs require specific operations or allow only limited operations during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that an operation is not permitted by the unit or is not available on the disc.

On-Screen Display

General playback status can be displayed on the TV screen. Some menu options can be changed on the menu.

On-screen display operations

11 Press DISPLAY during playback.
2 Use ▲▼ to select a menu option. The selected option will be highlighted.

3 Use ▶ to change the setting of an option. The number buttons can also be used for setting numbers (e.g., title number). For some functions, press MEMORY/ENTER to execute the setting.

Temporary Feedback Field Icons

Notes

• Some discs may not provide all of the features on the on-screen display example shown below.
• If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the on-screen display disappears.

DVD

Menu Options			Function (Use ▲▼ to select desired option)	Selection Method
Title Number	[0006]	1/3	Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number.	◀/▶, or Numbers, ENTER
Chapter Number	[4GBD]	1/12	Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.	◀/▶, or Numbers, ENTER
Time search		0:20:09	Shows the elapsed playing time, and searches for a point by the elapsed time.	Numbers, ENTER
Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode	[4GSH]	1 ENG D D 5.1 CH	Shows the current audio soundtrack language, encoding method, and channel number, and changes the setting.	◀/▶, or AUDIO
Subtitle language		OFF	Shows the current subtitles language, and changes the setting.	◀/▶, or SUBTITLE
Angle	[3W7B]	1/1	Shows the current angle number and total number of angles, and changes the angle number.	◀/▶, or ANGLE
Sound	[4KBV]	BYPASS	Shows the current sound mode, and changes the setting.	◀/▶, or SOUND MODE

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DVD Operation Setup (Continued)

Initial Settings

You can set your own Personal Preferences on the DVD&Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater.

General Operation

11 Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears.

2 Use ▲▼ to select the desired option. The screen will show the current setting for the selected option, as well as alternate setting(s).

3Press ▶, then ▲▼ to select the desired setting.

4 Press MEMORY/ENTER to confirm your selection. Some options require additional steps.

5 Press SETUP, RETURN, or PLAY to exit the Setup menu.

Language

Disc Language DVD

Select a language for the disc's Menu, Audio, and Subtitle.

Original: The original language set for the disc is selected. Other: To select another language, use the number buttons to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on page 42. If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

Menu Language

Select a language for the Setup menu. This is the menu you see when you press SETUP.

Picture

TV Aspect Ratio DVD

4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.

4:3 Panscan: Select when a conventional TV set is connected. The video material formatted in the Pan & Scan style is played back in that style (Both sides of the picture are cut off).

16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Progressive Scan DVD

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the DVD Player to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to Off. If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On.

Caution

Once the setting for progressive scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a progressive scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to On in error, you must reset the unit. Press STOP (■) to stop any disc that is playing. Next, press STOP again and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

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5.1 Speaker Setup DVD

Select speaker settings, including volume balance and delay time, or test the speaker settings.

Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi-Channel Output. (See "Speaker Setup", on page 36.)

Others

The DRC, and TVGuardian feature settings are adjustable.

- Use ▲/▼ to select the desired option and press MEMORY/ENTER.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

The DVD format provides program soundtracks as accurately as possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.

TVGuardian

This unit has the built-in TVGuardian® Foul Language Filter (TVG®). For more details, see page 36 to 37.

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DVD Operation Setup (Continued)

Parental Control

Rating DVD

Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, with more suitable alternate scenes sometimes available for selection on some discs. Ratings are country-dependent. The Parental Control feature allows you to prevent discs from being played by your children or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes.

1 Select "Rating" on the Setup menu using the ▲▼ buttons.

22 Press the ▶

3 When you have not entered a password: Enter the 4-digit password using the number buttons to create a personal 4-digit security password, then press MEMORY/ENTER. Enter the 4-digit password again and press MEMORY/ENTER to verify. When you have already registered a password: Enter the 4-digit password using the number buttons to confirm the personal 4-digit security password, then press MEMORY/ENTER. If you make a mistake before pressing MEMORY/ENTER, press CLEAR and enter the 4-digit security password again.

4 Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the ▲▼ buttons. One (1) has the least playback restrictions. Eight (8) has the most playback restrictions. Unlock: If you select Unlock, Parental Control is not active. The disc will play in full. Ratings 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not suitable for children. If you set a rating for the player, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower will be played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an alternative scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback will stop. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.

5 Press MEMORY/ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

Note

This function may not work for some DVDs.

Country Code DVD

Enter the code of the country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (see "Country Code List", page 43).

1 Select the Country Code using the ▲/▼ buttons on the setup menu.

22 Press the ▶.

3 Follow step 3 of "Rating" on left.

4 Select the first character using the ▲/▼ buttons.

5 Shift the cursor using the ▶button and select the second character using the ▲▼ buttons.

6 Press MEMORY/ENTER to confirm your country code selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

Note

Confirmation of the 4-digit password is necessary when the code is changed (see "Changing the 4-digit code" below).

Changing the 4-digit code

1 Follow Steps 1-2 under Parental Control on this page (Rating).
2 Enter the old code, then press MEMORY/ENTER.
3 Select Change using the ▲▼ buttons then press MEMORY/ENTER.
4 Enter the new 4-digit code, then press MEMORY/ENTER.
5 Enter exactly the same code a second time and verify by pressing MEMORY/ENTER.
6 Press SETUP to exit the menu.

If you forget your 4-digit code

If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below (in the NO DISC mode).

1 Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2 Use the number buttons to enter the 6-digit number "210499".
The 4-digit password is cleared.
3 Follow Step 3 under Parental Control on this page (Rating) to enter a new code.

VCR Operation

Normal Playback

Preparation:

• Turn on the TV.
• Tune the TV to the unit output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV's source selector to VIDEO.
• If a direct VIDEO connection is made between the unit and the TV, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO.
• Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in "Setting Viewing Sources" on page 6.

11 Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the unit will power-up automatically.

• Make sure that the indicator in the display window is not lit. If it is, press POWER once.
• If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will start playback automatically.

2 Press PLAY (▶) once. PLAY appears on the TV screen.

• It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the unit.
• In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically.

3 Press STOP (■) to stop playback. STOP appears on the TV screen.

- If the tape reaches the end before STOP (■) is pressed, the unit will automatically stop, rewind and eject the tape, and it will turn itself off.

Tracking Control

Auto Tracking

The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks.

The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:

●A tape is played back for the first time.
●Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
- Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either CH/TRK(▲) or CH/TRK(▼) on the remote control until the noise on the screen is reduced.

- If vertical jitter is present, adjust tracking controls very carefully.

- Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds.

Only 2-channel stereo (Front Left, Front Right & Subwoofer) is available for VCR mode, thus sound might not be heard from center or rear speakers during VCR playback. (For further details about sound mode, please refer to page 15.)

Special Effects Playback

N Special effects playback notes

• Horizontal lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen. This is normal.
• The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.
• During high-speed picture search mode, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period.

Search

This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction-forward or reverse.

1 Press BACKWARD (I◀◀) or FORWARD (▶▶I) during playback. SEARCH mode is activated.

- If the unit is left in SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the unit will automatically enter PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.

2 To return to playback, press PLAY (▶).

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1 Press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) during playback. Picture movement will stop on one frame.
- If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it using ▲/▼ on the remote control.
- If the unit is left in STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the unit will automatically enter STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads.
2 Press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) repeatedly to advance the video one frame at a time while viewing still pictures in Still mode.
3 To return to playback, press PLAY (▶).

Slow Motion

1 While in Still mode, press FORWARD (▶▶I). The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.
- During slow playback, use ▲/▼ on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands.
- If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the unit will automatically change to playback mode.

2 To return to playback, press PLAY (▶).

CM Skip (Commercial Skip)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

1 Press CM SKIP during playback. The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording.
- Skipping time can be extended by pressing CM SKIP repeatedly.
- Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 3 minutes).

2 When the search is complete, the unit will go into playback mode automatically.

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VCR Operation (Continued)

Normal Recording

Preparation:

• Turn on the power of both the unit and TV.
• Tune the TV to the unit output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV's source selector to VIDEO.
• If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the unit and the TV, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO.

11 Insert a video cassette with the anti erasure safety tab intact.

22 Select the desired channel with ▲▼.

- If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select LINE1 or LINE2 with INPUT.

3 Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) with SPEED.

● This unit is not designed to record in LP mode.

4 Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 17, 27).

5 Press REC/ITR (●) once. Recording will start. (The REC indicator will light in the display window.)

• The REC indicator appears only when the Output Source is set to VCR.
• If a cassette with no anti erasure safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.

6 Press STOP (■) once to stop recording. If the tape reaches the end before STOP (■) is pressed, the unit will automatically stop, rewind, eject the tape, and turn itself off.

Pausing the recording

1 Press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) to pause the tape during recording.

The REC indicator will flash in the display window.

2 When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) or REC/ITR (●).

- After 5 minutes in Pause mode, the tape will be stopped automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.

To record one TV program while watching another

1 Use TV/VCR to select the TV mode while recording. The TV indicator appears.

2 Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

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Always use PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) for best results when making changes while recording.

For example: To change channels while recording, first press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) to put the unit in pause mode. Select the desired channel on the unit, then press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅱ) again to resume recording.

Timer Recording

This unit can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times.

Things to know before starting

• If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and then the CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date before proceeding.
• Make sure a tape is in the unit and the anti erasure safety tab is in place or the tape will be automatically ejected.

Preparation:

• Turn on the power of both the unit and the TV.
• Be sure the TV is set to the unit output channel (3 or 4).
• Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set appropriately (TV or CATV).

11 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

22 Use ▲▼ to choose the PROGRAM menu.

3 Press MEMORY/ENTER to go to the PROGRAM menu.

The PROGRAM menu will appear.

- If all 8 programs have been entered, FULLY PROGRAMMED appears for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 will appear on the TV screen.

4 Use ◀/▶ to choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).

5 Use ▼ to choose the MONTH option. Use ◀▶ to choose the desired month.

6 Use ▼ to choose the DAY option. Use ◀▶ to choose the desired day.

7 Use ▼ to choose the START option. Use ◀▶ to choose the desired start time.

8 Use ▼ to choose the STOP option. Use ◀▶ to choose the desired stop time.

9 Use ▼ to choose the CHANNEL option. Use ◀▶ to choose the desired channel (Channel, LINE1 or LINE2).

Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used a Cable Box in "Connecting an antenna/CATV cable" (page 11), using a cable box converter, you must set the channel in this step to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of on the unit.

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110 Use ▼ to choose the SPEED option. Use ◀/▶ to choose the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or SLP).

- AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change.

111 Use ▼ to choose the REPEAT option. Use ◀/▶ to choose the desired repeat mode (ONCE, WEEKLY or DAILY).

ONCE event....for recording programs on a single day or over several days within a period of 1 year.

WEEKLY event....for recording programs broadcast on certain days of every weeks.

DAILY event....for recording programs broadcast at the same time daily, Monday through Friday.

- This unit can be programmed to record up to 8 programs totally.

If the input data is wrong, use ▲to select the data and correct it using ◀/▶.

112 Press MENU, the program will be memorized by the unit.

●○ Ⓛ indicator lights in the display window.
- If the preset program time has already past, PAST TIME PROGRAMMED message appears on the TV screen. Return to step 11 and program it with the correct time.
- If you enter a date already past, the timer recording will be performed on that date of the next year.
- Additional programs may be entered by repeating steps 1-12.

Cable Users: If your cable hookup is via a TV converter box, you can program multiple recordings only on the converter box output channel. This is because the converter determines what channel you view through your unit.

If you are finished programming and you want to set the unit to record the programs you have entered.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE

UNIT. The unit is now set to record the preset programs.

After setting up a timer recording, recording will start if no other timer recordings overlap the start time, see next column.

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• If the power fails or the unit is unplugged from the AC outlet, the correct clock time and timer settings are kept in memory for approximately 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the clock and program timer must be reset when power is restored. Reset the clock according to instructions.
• After timer recording is completed, the unit will turn off automatically.
• To watch a TV program while timer recording is in progress, select Tuner mode by pressing TV/VCR repeatedly.
• If you wish to stop a timer recording which has already started, press STOP or POWER once.

Checking (Erasing) Timer Record Programming

Programming can be checked whenever the unit is turned on.

1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
2 Use ▲/▼ to choose the PROGRAM menu. Press MEMORY/ENTER and the PROGRAM menu will appear.

3 Use ◀/▶ to select a program you want to check or erase. If you want to erase the program, press CLEAR.
4 Press MENU to return to the TV screen.

Program Priority

If the recording start and end times of preset programs overlap on the same day (see the example and diagram left), program number 2 will not be recorded until program

number 1 is finished.

The first part of program number 2 will not be recorded. The same thing will happen to program number 3.

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Instant Timer Recording

Instant Timer Recording allows you to easily make a recording of a preset length without using the programmable timer.

Preparation:

• Turn on the power of both the unit and the TV.
• Be sure the TV is tuned to the unit output channel (3 or 4).
• If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the unit and the TV, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO.

1 Insert a video cassette with the anti erasure safety tab intact.

2 Select the desired channel with the ▲/▼ or number buttons (0-9).

The channel number appears on the TV screen.
- If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select LINE1 or LINE2 with INPUT.

3 Select the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) with SPEED.

The tape speed will appear on the TV screen.

Press REC/ITR (●) twice.

The menu will appear on the TV screen.
- Recording will start (The indicator will light).

5 Press REC/ITR (●) repeatedly to select the recording time length.

At the end of the recording, the unit will stop recording and shut off.

• While Instant Timer Recording is active, changing the channel on the unit will not be possible.
• To stop the recording, press STOP or POWER twice.

INSTANT TIMER RECORD MENU

INSTANT TIMER RECORD
CHANNEL	2
SPEED	SP
START	NOW
LENGTH	0H30M

0H30M ..... 9H00M → 0H00M [Figure]

Length Display

(each additional press of

REC/ITR (●) increases recording time 30 minutes)

Checking the Recording Time

Press REC/ITR (●) once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically appear on the TV screen after 6 seconds.

To extend the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC/ITR (●).

Subsequent presses result in increasing the recording time by 30-minute increments.

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• If you press PAUSE/STEP (III) while in instant timer recording mode, the unit will enter the recording pause mode. Instant timer recording is cancelled.
• If the unit is set to "OH00M", the unit goes to normal recording mode.

Dubbing and Editing

If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this unit, the rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy. These direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the rear panel.

11 Connect the camcorder's (or another VCR's) A/V outputs to your unit as illustrated on page 13.
2 Set the input channel to "LINE2". (Use INPUT to select LINE2.)

- If you have connected your unit to the A/V input jacks on the rear of the unit, you should select the input channel LINE1 by pressing INPUT twice.

3 Play the tape in the camcorder (or another VCR). If you have a TV attached to your unit, you can see the video playing.
4 When you want the recording to begin, press the unit's REC/ITR (●) once to start.

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●Before recording, please confirm the recording start position.
- To stop the editing, press STOP (■) once.

Copying from DVD to VCR

This unit is capable of copying the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape.

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If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs. DISC IS COPY PROTECTED is displayed in the display window.

11 Insert a Disc. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

2 Insert a VHS Tape. 4 Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck.

3 Press PLAY (▶) on the DVD deck. The DVD will go into play mode.

- If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need to press PLAY (▶) manually to begin copying.

4 Press REC/ITR (●) on the front panel or remote control.

●The unit will go into Record mode.
- "COPY" indicator will light.

Stop the Copy Process.

When the DVD is finished playing, press STOP (■) or POWER once to end copying. You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again.

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When you stop the DVD playback during copying, VCR recording mode also stops automatically.

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VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast

This unit is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode.

1 Set the AUDIO MODE option to Hi-Fi on the SETUP menu.

2 Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO position.

(STEREO) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound (R) is heard from the right speaker.

(LEFT) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from both speakers.

(RIGHT) POSITION: The right channel sound (R) is heard from both speakers.

3 Press MENU.

4 Insert a cassette and press PLAY (▶). Adjust the volume on your stereo system.

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MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)

This unit will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies, as long as they operate on assigned cable frequencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS stereo/bilingual TV sound system.

Multi-channel TV Sound Indicator (MTS)

Shows onscreen as illustrated below when MEMORY/ENTER is pressed.

- One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the MTS broadcast.

TV screen

CH 4 STEREO/SAP

STEREO

Lights up when a stereo broadcast is being received.

SAP

Lights up when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.

If only STEREO appears on the TV screen

The unit can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE option is in the STEREO position. The unit will also record mono audio onto the mono audio track.

If only SAP appears on the TV screen

Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP.

If STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen

Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired recording mode (STEREO or SAP).

SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording

Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is used for a second language or additional information. When the station broadcasts a Second Audio Program, follow the procedure below to record the SAP.

1 Insert a video cassette with the anti erasure safety tab intact.

2 Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP (SETUP menu).

Do this only if SAP appears on the TV screen or you know the program will use SAP.

3 Press MENU.

4 Select the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) with SPEED.

5 Select the desired channel. SAP should appear on the TV screen.

6 Press REC/ITR (●) once. Recording starts.

7 Press STOP (■) twice to stop recording.

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Tape Counter Memory Feature

Real-Time Counter

Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display.

Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen display as illustrated below.

graph LR
    A["2:15 AM 0:05"] --> B["25 REM 1:07"]
    B --> C["Remaining Time"]

• Counter changes to "0:00:00" when the cassette is ejected.
• The real-time counter does not operate if nothing is recorded on the tape.
• The real-time counter will not work unless a tape is inserted.

Counter Memory Feature

This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times.

1 Begin recording or playing a tape.

2 Press CLK/CNT repeatedly to display the real-time counter on the TV screen.

3 At the point that you want to locate later, reset the real-time counter to "0:00:00" by pressing CLEAR.

44 Continue to play or record.

5 Press STOP (■) once or twice when recording or playback finishes.

6 Press BACKWARD (I◄◄). The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about "0:00:00".

Tape Remaining

This function shows the remaining time on the tape during recording or playback.

Press CLK/CNT repeatedly until the remaining time appears on the TV screen during recording or playback.

The remaining time may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition and type of tape (T-140, T-160, or T-210 etc.).

Additional Information

• In manual recording, Timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the unit automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette will stop at the beginning of the tape and be ejected, and the unit will turn itself off.
• After you have finished using the unit, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is not necessary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you do, it will be ready to play or record the next time you use it.
• Be sure the unit Channel Selector is on the correct channel you wish to record. The channel that is being recorded can always be checked by tuning the television to the unit channel (3 or 4) and using the TV/VCR selector to turn the unit's TV indicator off.
• Do not attempt to hook up more than one television set to the unit for either recording or playback.

Auto Play System

This unit features automatic playback.

Load a cassette (with the safety tab removed).

- The Output Source is changed to VCR mode automatically.

- The power turns on automatically and playback begins.

- At the end of the tape, the unit stops and rewinds the tape.

- The cassette is ejected after rewinding and the VCR turns itself off automatically.

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    A["LOAD TAPE"] --> B["AUTO PLAY"]
    B --> C["AUTO REWIND"]
    C --> D["AUTO EJECT"]
    D --> E["AUTO POWER OFF"]

Auto power off does not function during regular DVD play mode (unit power stays on).

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DVD Operation

Playing a DVD

Playback Setup DVD

- Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the unit.

11 Press OPEN/CLOSE (▲) to open the disc tray.

1. Load a disc in the tray, with the label facing up. When a double-sided DVD is inserted, make sure the side you want to play is facing down.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE (▲) to close the tray. "READING" appears in the display window, and playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY (▶). In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.

If a menu screen is displayed

The menu screen may be displayed upon loading a DVD or Video CD which offers a menu.

DVD

Use the ◀/▶/▲/▼ buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press MEMORY/ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or DISC MENU to return to the menu screen.

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• If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit password must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see Parental Control, on page 22).
  •DVDs may have a Regional Code.
• Your unit will not play discs that have a Regional Code different from your unit. The Regional Code for this unit is 1 (one).
• Do not keep a fixed image displayed on the screen for a long time.

Screen Saver DVD

The screen saver picture appears when you leave the unit in stop mode for about five minutes.

General Features

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Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu.

Changing Titles DVD 1/3

When a disc has more than one title, you can select another title as follows:

• Press DISPLAY, then use the appropriate number button (0-9) to select a title number.
• Use ◀▶ to select a title, then press MEMORY/ENTER.

Changing Chapters

DVD

When a title on a disc has more than one chapter or a disc has more than one track, you can move to another chapter as follows:

• Press BACKWARD (I◄◄) or FORWARD (►►) briefly during playback to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track or to select the next chapter/track.
• Press BACKWARD (◀◀) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track.
• To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback, press DISPLAY. Then, use ▲/▼ to select the chapter/track icon. Then, enter the chapter/track number using the number buttons (0-9) or use ◀▶ to select the chapter/track, then press MEMORY/ENTER.

Slow Motion DVD

1 Press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) while in Playback mode. The unit will now go into Pause mode.
2 Press BACKWARD (I◄◄) or FORWARD (►►I) while in Playback mode. The unit will enter SLOW mode.
3 Use BACKWARD (I◀◀) or FORWARD (▶▶I) to select the required speed: ◀1/16, ◀1/8, ◀1/4, ◀1/2 (backward), or ▶1/16, ▶1/8, ▶1/4, ▶1/2 (forward).
4 To return to playback, press PLAY (▶).

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Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

DVD

1 Press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) while in playback mode. The unit will go into PAUSE mode.
2 With a DVD, you can advance the picture frame by frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (III) repeatedly on the remote control.
3 To return to playback, press PLAY (▶).

Search DVD

1 Press and hold BACKWARD (◀◀) or FORWARD (▶▶) for about two seconds while in playback mode. The unit enters SEARCH mode.

2 Press and hold BACKWARD (I◀◀) or FORWARD (▶▶▶) repeatedly to select the required speed: ◀◀X2, ◀◀X4, ◀◀X16, ◀◀X100 (backward) or ▶▶X2, ▶▶X4, ▶▶X16, ▶▶X100 (forward).

3 To return to playback, press PLAY (▶).

Repeat DVD

1 To repeat the currently playing chapter, press REPEAT.
The Repeat Chapter icon appears on the TV screen.
2 To repeat the title currently playing, press REPEAT a second time.
The Repeat Title icon appears on the TV screen.
3 To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time. The Repeat Off icon appears on the TV screen.

Repeat A-B DVD

To repeat a sequence in a title:

1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen start point. A* appears briefly on the TV screen.
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point. A B appears briefly on the TV screen, and the repeat sequence begins.
3 To cancel the sequence, press REPEAT A-B.

Time Search

DVD

The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any chosen time on the disc.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen display appears on the screen.
The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of the current disc.
2 Within 10 seconds, use ▲▼ to select the Time Search icon in the on-screen display. The “-:-:-” display appears in the Time Search box.
3 Within 10 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the required start time. Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the box. If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR to remove the numbers you entered. Then enter the correct numbers.
4 Within 10 seconds, press MEMORY/ENTER. Playback starts from the selected time on the disc. If you enter an invalid time, playback will continue from the current point.

3D Surround

DVD

This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi-channel audio from a home theater system.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
2 Use ▲/▼ to select the sound icon. The sound option will be highlighted.
3 Use ◀/▶ to select "3D SURR". To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select "BYPASS".

Zoom DVD

The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image.

1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function.
If you press ZOOM repeatedly, the magnification level increases up to six steps.

2 Use the ◀/▶/▲/▼ buttons to move to different areas to be zoomed.

3 Press CLEAR to resume normal playback or return to the paused image.

Notes

●The Zoom function may not work for some DVDs.
- The Zoom function may not work on multi-angle scenes.

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General Features (Continued)

Marker Search DVD

You can start playback from a memorized marker. Up to nine markers can be memorized.

To enter a mark, follow these steps.

1 From Playback mode, press MARKER when playback reaches the spot that you want to memorize. The Marker icon will appear on the TV screen briefly.

2 Repeat step 1 to enter up to nine Marker points on a disc.

To Recall a Marked Scene

1 From Playback mode, press SEARCH. The Marker Search menu will appear on the screen.
2 Within 10 seconds, use ◀/▶ or number button to select a Marker number that you want to recall.
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. Playback will start from the Marked scene.
4 To hide the MARKER SEARCH menu, press SEARCH.

To Clear a Marked Scene

1 From Playback mode, press SEARCH.
The Marker Search menu will appear on the screen.
2 Within 10 seconds, use ◀/▶ or number button to select a Marker number that you want to erase.
3 Press CLEAR. The Marker number will be erased from the list.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to erase additional Marker numbers.
5 To hide the MARKER SEARCH menu, press SEARCH.
- All markers are erased when the disc is ejected.

Special DVD Features

Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus

DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access special features. To use the disc menu, press DISC MENU. Then, press the appropriate number button to select an option. Or, use the ◀/▶/▲/▼ buttons to highlight your selection, then press the MEMORY/ENTER.

Title Menu DVD

1 Press TITLE.
If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appear.

2 The menu can list camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and chapters.

3 To hide the title menu, press TITLE again.

Disc Menu DVD

1 Press DISC MENU.
The disc menu is displayed.

2 To hide the disc menu, press RETURN again.

Camera Angle

If the disc contains sequences recorded from different camera angles, the angle icon blinks on the TV screen. You can change the camera angle if you wish.

• Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to select a desired angle.
  The number of the current angle appears on the display.

Changing the Audio Language DVD

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio track.

Subtitles DVD 1 ENG

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to see the different subtitle languages.

If appears, the feature is not available on the disc.

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Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc

MP3C

This unit can play MP3 formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings on this page.

1 Insert a disc and close the tray.

Audio CD: Audio CD menu appears on the TV screen go to step 4.

MP3 disc: The MP3/JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. Go to step 2.

2 Use ▲▼ to select the MP3 then press MEMORY/ENTER.

The MP3 menu appears on the TV screen. Press RETURN to move to the MP3/JPEG menu.

3 Use ▲▼ to select a folder and press MEMORY/ENTER.

A list of files in the folder appears.

4 Use ▲▼ to select a track then press PLAY or MEMORY/ENTER.

Playback starts. During playback, the current track's elapsed playing time will appear on the display window and menu. Playback will stop at the end of the disc. Press TITLE to move to the next page. Press TITLE again or DISC MENU to move to the previous page.

Audio CD Menu MP3 Menu

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If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use ▲/▼ to highlight and press MEMORY/ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.

5 To stop playback at any other time, press STOP.

Notes on MP3 Recordings

About MP3

• An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call files that have the ".mp3" file extension "MP3 files".
• This unit cannot read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than ".mp3".
• Some discs may be incompatible due to different recording formats or the condition of the disc.

MP3 Disc compatibility with this unit is limited as follows:

1. Sampling Frequency of 44.1kHz (MP3).
2. Bit rate within 32 - 320kbps (MP3).
3. CD-R physical format should be "ISO 9660".
4. If you record MP3 files using software which cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for example "Direct-CD" etc., you cannot play back MP3 files. We recommend that you use "Easy-CD Creator", which creates an ISO9660 file system.
5. A single session disc requires an MP3 file on the first track. If there is no MP3 file on the first track, you cannot play back the MP3 files. Format all the data in the disc or use a new one.
6. File names should be named using 8 letters or less and must incorporate the ".mp3" extension e.g. "*******.MP3".
7. Do not use special letters such as "/ : * ? " < >" etc.
8. The total number of files on the disc should be less than 650.

This unit requires discs/recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 files) that require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to insure compatible playback.

Customers should also note that permission is required in order to download MP3 files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

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Audio CD or MP3 Disc Operation

Pause MP3C

1 From Playback mode, press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) during playback.
2 To return to playback, press PLAY, PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) or MEMORY/ENTER.

Moving to another Track MP3C

• From Playback mode, press BACKWARD (◀◀) or FORWARD (▶▶) briefly to return to the beginning of the current track or to go to the next track.
• Press BACKWARD (◀◀) or FORWARD (▶▶) twice briefly to go back to the previous or next track.
• From Playback mode for audio CDs, to go directly to any track, enter the track number using the number buttons (0-9) during playback.

Repeat Track/All/Off MP3C

1 To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. The Repeat icon and "TRACK" appear on the menu screen.
2 To repeat all tracks on a disc, press REPEAT a second time. The Repeat icon and "ALL" appear on the menu screen.

3 To cancel Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time. The Repeat icon and "OFF" appear on the menu screen.

Search MP3C

1 From Playback mode, press and hold BACKWARD (I◀◀) or FORWARD (▶▶I) for about two seconds during playback. The unit enters SEARCH mode.
2 Press and hold BACKWARD (◀◀) or FORWARD (▶▶▶) repeatedly to select the required speed: ◀◀X2, ◀◀X4, ◀◀X8 (backward) or ▶▶X2, ▶▶X4, ▶▶X8 (forward). Search speed and direction are indicated on the menu screen.

3 To return to playback, press PLAY.

Repeat A-B CD

To repeat a sequence.

1 From Playback mode, press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point. The Repeat icon and "A * " appear on the menu screen.
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point. The Repeat icon and "A B" appear on the menu screen, and the sequence begins to play repeatedly.
3 To exit the sequence and return to normal play, press REPEAT A-B again. The Repeat icon and "OFF" appear on the menu screen.

3D Surround CD

This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi-channel audio from a home theater system.

1 Press SOUND MODE to select "3D SURR" during playback.
2 To turn off the 3D Surround effect, press SOUND MODE again to select "BYPASS".

Changing the Audio Channel CD

From Playback mode, press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different audio channel (STER., LEFT, or RIGHT).

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JPEG Disc Operation

This unit can play discs with JPEG files and Kodak picture CDs. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEG Files on this page.

11 Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/JPEG menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Use ▲▼ to select the JPEG option then press MEMORY/ENTER.

The JPEG menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Use ▲▼ to select a folder, and press MEMORY/ENTER or PLAY.

A list of files in the folder appears.

Press RETURN to move to the MP3/JPEG menu.

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If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the ▲/▼ buttons on the remote to highlight

“≡…” and press MEMORY/ENTER to return to the previous menu screen.

4 If you want to view a particular file, use ▲▼ to highlight a file and press MEMORY/ENTER or PLAY.

File viewing starts.

While viewing a file, press RETURN to move to the previous menu (JPEG menu).

Press TITLE to move to the next page.

Press TITLE again or DISC MENU to move to the previous page.

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There are three Slide Speed viewing options: Fast, Normal, Slow, and Stop. Use ◀/▶ to highlight the Slide Speed option then use ▲/▼ to select the speed you want to view the slides at, and press MEMORY/ENTER.

5 To stop viewing at any other time, press STOP. The JPEG menu appears.

Selecting Files

Press BACKWARD(I◄◄) or FORWARD (►►I) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next file or to the previous file.

Still Picture

1 Press PAUSE/STEP (Ⅲ) during slide show. The unit enters PAUSE mode.

2 To return to the slide show, press PLAY again.

Flipping the picture

Press ▲/▼ while viewing a picture to flip the picture horizontally or vertically.

To rotate picture

Press ◀/▶ while viewing a picture to rotate the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.

Notes on JPEG Files

• Depending upon the size and number of the JPEG files, it could take a long time for the unit to read the disc's contents. If you don't see an on-screen display after several minutes, some of the files are too big. Reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less than 2 mega pixels and burn another disc.
  ● Total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 650.
• Some discs may be incompatible due to different recording formats or the condition of the disc.
• When you are using software such as "Easy CD Creator" to burn the jpeg files into the CD-R, ensure that all the selected files have the ".jpg" extension when copying onto the CD.
• If the files have ".jpe" or ".jpeg" extension, please rename them as ".jpg" files.
• File names without the ".jpg" extension will not be read by this unit, even though the files are shown as JPEG image files in windows explorer.

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DVD Operation (Continued)

Programmed Playback with Audio CDs and MP3 Discs

The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory.

Program can contain 30 tracks.

1 From Playback or in the Stop mode, press PROGRAM to enter the Program Edit mode.

The mark will appear to the right of the word Program on the right side of the menu display.

Note

Press PROGRAM to exit the Program Edit mode.

The mark will disappear.

2 Select a track, then press MEMORY/ENTER to place the selected track on the Program list.

3 Repeat step 2 to place additional tracks on the Program list.

Audio CD Menu MP3 Menu

Press ▶.

The programmed track you selected last is highlighted on the program list.

5 Use ▲▼ to select the track you want to start playing.

Press TITLE to move to the next page. Press TITLE again or DISC MENU to move to the previous page.

Press PLAY to start.

Playback begins in the order in which you programmed the tracks and "PROG." appears on the menu display. Playback stops after all of the tracks on the Program list have played once.

7 To resume normal playback from programmed playback, select a track from the CD (or MP3) list and then press PLAY.

"PROG." indicator disappears from the menu display.

Repeat Programmed Tracks

• To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. The Repeat icon and "TRACK" appear on the menu screen.
• To repeat all tracks on the program list, press REPEAT a second time. The Repeat icon and "ALL" appear on the menu screen.
• To cancel Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time. The Repeat icon and "OFF" appear on the menu screen.

Erasing a Track from Program List

1 From Playback or in the Stop mode (Audio CD or MP3 disc only), press PROGRAM to enter the Program Edit mode.

The Park will appear.

2 Press ▶ to move to the Program list.
3 Use ▲▼ to select the track that you wish to erase from the Program list.
4 Press CLEAR. The track will be erased from the Program list.

Erasing the Complete Program List

1 Follow steps 1-2 of "Erasing a Track from Program List" as above.
2 Use ▲▼ to select "Clear All", then press MEMORY/ENTER. The complete Program for the disc will be erased. The programs are also cleared when the disc is removed.

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DVD Operation (Continued)

Speaker Setup

Adjust the Speaker Setup menu option settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. (Also refer to page 14, Speaker Positioning.)

1 Select "5.1 Speaker Setup" on the Setup menu using ▲▼ buttons.

22 Press ▶ button.

3 Use ▶ button to select the desired speaker.

4 Select options using ▲/▼/◄/► buttons.

Speaker Selection

Select a speaker you want to set up (Front speaker (Left or Right), Center Speaker, Rear speaker (Left or Right), Subwoofer).

Note

Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Dolby Digital licensing agreement.

Volume

Use ◀/▶ to adjust the output level of the selected speaker (-6dB \~ +6dB).

Size

Speaker size settings are fixed, you cannot change the settings.

Distance

If you connected speakers to your unit, specify the Distance from each speaker to the listener. Try to position them so that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time (1 ft = 30.48 cm).

Note

You cannot set the distance of the subwoofer speaker.

Test

Press MEMORY/ENTER to test the signals of each speaker. Adjust the volume to match the volume of the test signals memorized in the system.

- Front Left (L) → Center → Front Right (R) → Rear Right (R) → Rear Left (L) → Subwoofer

Return

Press MEMORY/ENTER to return to the previous menu.

TVGuardian®

These settings are effective on Tape and DVD playback with closed caption signals, and when receiving a broadcast signal or line input signal. To operate the TVG function during DVD playback, your TV must be capable of closed caption and the caption mode must be set to ON.

Setting the TVG® (TVGuardian®)

TVGuardian® Technology embedded into the VCR will filter foul language from pre-recorded movies which have CC (Closed Caption). Words detected by TVG® will be muted from the program audio channel, and an alternate phrase (without foul language) can be displayed on the TV screen.

TVGuardian reads the hidden signals for closed cap- tions, detects offensive language, momentarily mutes the sound, and displays alternate words and phrases.

TVG does not accept Universal Studio Related software :

- This built-in Foul Language Filter may not work on some VHS tapes and discs, depending on their recording conditions. It will not function on Universal Studio software due to its format difference.

1 Press SETUP and the Setup menu will appear.

22 Use ▲▼ to select Others.

3 Press ▶ to move to the second level.

4 Use ▲▼ to select the TVGuardian item.

5 press MEMORY/ENTER. TVGuardian menu appears.

6 Use ▲▼ to choose a desired setting.

7 Press MEMORY/ENTER to confirm your setting, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

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DVD Operation (Continued)

TVG MODE

TVGuardian Menu

▶ TVG MODE Moderate

Off:

In the Off mode, TVG will not operate. Your unit will operate as normal.

Tolerant:

In the Tolerant mode, only the most offensive foul language will be filtered.

Moderate:

In the Moderate mode, some less offensive words will also be filtered.

Strict:

In the Strict mode, all the foul language words known to the TVG process will be filtered.

WORDS SUBSETS

In addition to the main TVG Modes, three additional sets of words are available to the user to select.

WORDS SUBSETS

▶ Damn and Hell Off Religious Off Sexual Ref Off

Damn and Hell:

This set includes variations of "Damn" and "Hell".

Religious:

This set includes numerous Religious words, such as God and Jesus. One might want to turn this Word Set to Off if watching religious programming material, for example.

Sexual Ref (Reference):

This set includes various sexually related words.

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If "TVG Mode" is set to "Off", you cannot use the Words Subset.

TVGuardian ^® and TVG ^® are registered trademarks of Principle Solutions, Inc.

CC MODE

The TVG processing allows the user the choice of three possible settings of CC Mode. By default, the TVG processing only displays captions to the user when foul language is detected. Other settings are described below.

CC MODE

On Mute

On Mute (default):

Whenever Foul Language is detected, captions are displayed with a suitable replacement word substituted for the foul language, and audio is muted for the foul language.

Cont (Continuous):

You can see all captions, whether or not any Foul Language was detected. But, like the On Mute mode, captions are displayed with a suitable replacement word substituted for the Foul Language, and audio is muted for the foul language.

Off:

You cannot see captions. Whenever Foul Language is detected, only audio is muted.

CC CHANNEL (DVD only)

To operate the TVG function during DVD, the TVG will block the foul language when turned on, but your television must be capable of closed caption and it must be turned on to get the alternative word on the screen.

CC CHANNEL CC2

CC1:

Set your TV to CC1(Closed Caption 1) mode.

CC2:

Set your TV to CC2(Closed Caption 2) mode.

Audio Mute

Audio Mute

Center Only

Center Only:

If the TVG MODE is On, mute the sound of center speaker only while the DVD is playing.

Mute All:

If the TVG MODE is On, mute the sound of all speakers while the DVD is playing.

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Radio Operation

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset 30 stations for FM and 30 stations for AM. Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the sound level.

1 Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen.

2 Use ▲▼ on the remote control to find a desired station.

3 Use FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel to select the desired band.

4 Hold down ▲▼ on the front panel (or hold down ▲▶ on the remote control) for 1 or 2 seconds. The next station is automatically searched.

5 Press MEMORY/ENTER on the remote control.

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.

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Radio Operation

Preset radio stations in the unit memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" on this page).

1 Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press ▲▼ on the remote control repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, the unit tunes in the next preset station.

3 Adjust the sound level by rotating VOLUME on the front panel (or by pressing VOLUME + or - on the remote control) repeatedly.

To Clear Stored Radio Stations

1 Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen.

2 Use ▲▼ on the remote control to select a desired station.

3 Press CLEAR on the remote control to delete the stored radio station.

Note

- To CLEAR function is not available in Record or Record Pause mode.

Radio Operation (Continued)

Tuning Stations Manually

1 Press FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen.
2 Use FM/AM on the remote control or on the front panel to select the desired band.
3 Use ▲▼ on the front panel (or press ◀▶ on the remote control) to tune in the desired station.

For your reference

FM Stereo

Press MONO/STEREO repeatedly on the front panel until "ST" appears in the display.

Weak FM stations

Press MONO/STEREO on the front panel until the "ST" word disappears from the display.

Background noise will be reduced but the signal reproduced will be mono.

To restore stereo reception, press MONO/STEREO on the front to select STEREO.

To turn the radio off

Press POWER to turn the unit off or select another function mode (CD/DVD, VCR, LINE 1 or LINE 2).

Tuning Stations Automatically

Hold down ▲▼ on the front panel or hold down (or press ◀▶ on the remote control) for 1 or 2 seconds, and the next station is searched for automatically.

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- The search may not tune in or stop at a station with a very weak signal.

Mute

Press MUTE to mute the sound.

You can mute your unit in order to answer the telephone, etc. The "MUTE" indicator appears in the display.

Press MUTE again to restore sound.

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Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom	Cause	Correction
No power.	●The power cord is disconnected.	●Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
The power is on, but the unit does not work.	●No disc is inserted.●No tape is inserted.	●Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.)
No picture.	●The TV is not set to receive unit signal output.	●Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen.
	●TV/VCR mode for unit is set to TV.	●Press the TV/VCR button on the remote control repeatedly to choose VCR mode. TV indicator disappears from the display window.
	●The video cable is not connected securely.	●Connect the video cable securely.
	●The connected TV power is turned off.	●Turn on the TV.
The playback picture is poor.	●The disc is dirty.	●Clean the disc.
	●Tape heads are dirty.	●Clean video heads.
	●Tape is a rental or was recorded on another VCR.	●Use CH/TRK ( ▲/▼) for manual tracking adjustment while tape is playing.
The unit does not start playback.	●No disc is inserted.●No tape is inserted.	●Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.)
	●An unplayable disc is inserted.	●Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and Regional code.)
	●The disc is placed upside down.	●Place the disc with the playback side down.
	●The disc is not placed within the guide.	●Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
	●The disc is dirty.	●Clean the disc.
The OPEN button is not operated.	●If you block the tray during Open/Close on your hand, then the TV picture will change with blue color.	●Press the POWER button to return to the normal operation.
The remote control does not work properly.	●The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit.	●Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.
	●The remote control is too far from the unit.	●Operate the remote control within 23 ft (7 m).
	●There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.	●Remove the obstacle.
	●The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.	●Replace the batteries with new ones.
	●This remote control uses the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex. PLAY).	●When using a VCR tape, first press the VCR button. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button.

Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation can occur:	In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
When the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.	Keep the unit plugged into an AC power outlet with POWER On. This will help prevent condensation.
Under extremely humid conditions.	When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours for the unit to dry before using it.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Symptom	Cause	Correction
Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK (▲/▼)	Those channels were deleted with the CH. ADD/DEL option.	Use CH. ADD/DEL. to restore channels. See “Channel Selection” on page 17.
Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing.	Antenna or cables are loose.	Tighten connections or replace cable.
	Wrong TUNING BAND option is being used.	Try all TUNING BAND options. See “Channel Selection” on page 17 for details.
Camcorder image is not shown.	Camcorder is off.	Turn camcorder on and operate properly.
Camcorder image via A/V input to unit is not shown on TV screen.	The SOURCE SELECT is not set to LINE1 or LINE2.	Use INPUT to select LINE input source (LINE1 or LINE2).
Timer recording is not possible.	Clock in unit is not set to correct time.	Set clock to correct time. See “Setting the Clock” on page 18.
	Timer has been programmed incorrectly.	Reprogram Timer. See “Timer Recording” on pages 24 and 25.
	indicator does not appear after programming timer.	Reprogram Timer.
◎ indicator appears after unit is turned off.	This unit is in Timer Recording mode.	This is the normal indication that the unit is in TIMER mode.
Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present.	TV is not Stereo-compatible.	No action is possible.
	Broadcast program is not in stereo format.	No action is possible.
	The BROADCAST TYPE mode is set to SAP or MONO.	Set BROADCAST TYPE mode to STEREO. See “VCR Setup Menu Options” on page 17.

Video Head Cleaning

Video head clogging

The video heads are the means by which the unit reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If this is the case, use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally.

Abstract black-and-white textured pattern with no discernible text or symbols

Snowy Picture

Video head cleaning

Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use an equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet) head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally. If playing a head cleaning tape in the unit once does not improve the picture, play it several times before requesting service.

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER.

Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.

To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

Language Code List

Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "Disc Audio", "Disc Subtitle" and/or "Disc Menu" (See page 20).

Language Code		Language Code		Language Code		Language Code
Abkhazian 6566		Fiji	7074	Lingala	7678	Singhalese 8373
Afar 6565		Finnish	7073	Lithuanian	7684	Slovak	8375
Afrikaans 6570		French	7082	Macedonian	7775	Slovenian	8376
Albanian 8381		Frisian	7089	Malagasy 7771		Somali	8379
Amharic	6577	Galician	7176	Malay	7783	Spanish	6983
Arabic 6582		Georgian	7565	Malayalam	7776	Sudanese	8385
Armenian 7289		German	6869	Maltese	7784	Swahili	8387
Assamese 6583		Greek	6976	Maori	7773	Swedish	8386
Aymara 6588		Greenlandic	7576	Marathi 7782		Tagalog	8476
Azerbaijani 6590		Guarani	7178	Moldavian	7779	Tajik	8471
Bashkir 6665		Gujarati	7185	Mongolian	7778	Tamil	8465
Basque 6985		Hausa	7265	Nauru	7865	Tatar	8484
Bengali, Bangla 6678		Hebrew 7387		Nepali 7869		Telugu 8469
Bhutani 6890		Hindi	7273	Norwegian	7879	Thai	8472
Bihari 6672		Hungarian	7285	Oriya	7982	Tibetan	6679
Breton 6682		Icelandic	7383	Panjabi 8065		Tigrinya	8473
Bulgarian 6671		Indonesian	7378	Pashto, Pushto	8083	Tonga	8479
Burmese 7789		Interlingua 7365		Persian 7065		Turkish	8482
Byelorussian	6669	Irish	7165	Polish	8076	Turkmen 8475
Cambodian	7577	Italian	7384	Portuguese	8084	Twi	8487
Catalan 6765		Japanese	7465	Quechua	8185	Ukrainian 8575
Chinese	9072	Javanese 7487		Rhaeto-Romance	8277	Urdu	8582
Corsican	6779	Kannada 7578		Romanian	8279	Uzbek 8590
Croatian	7282	Kashmiri 7583		Russian	8285	Vietnamese	8673
Czech 6783		Kazakh 7575		Samoan	8377	Volapük	8679
Danish	6865	Kirghiz	7589	Sanskrit	8365	Welsh	6789
Dutch	7876	Korean	7579	Scots Gaelic	7168	Wolof 8779
English	6978	Kurdish 7585		Serbian 8382		Xhosa 8872
Esperanto	6979	Laothian	7679	Serbo-Croatian	8372	Yiddish	7473
Estonian 6984		Latin	7665	Shona	8378	Yoruba	8979
Faeroese 7079		Latvian, Lettish	7686	Sindhi	8368	Zulu	9085

Country Code List

Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting "Country Code" (See page 22).

Code Country	Code Country	Code Country	Code Country
AD Andorra	ER Eritrea	LC Saint Lucia	SC Seychelles
AE United Arab Emirates	ES Spain	LI Liechtenstein	SD Sudan
AF Afghanistan	ET Ethiopia	LK Sri Lanka	SE Sweden
AG Antigua and Barbuda	FI Finland	LR Liberia	SG Singapore
AI Anguilla	FJ Fiji	LS Lesotho	SH Saint Helena
AL Albania	FK Falkland Islands	LT Lithuania	SI Slovenia
AM Armenia	FM Micronesia	LU Luxembourg	SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
AN Netherlands Antilles	FO Faroe Islands	LV Latvia
AO Angola	FR France	LY Libya	SK Slovak Republic
AQ Antarctica	FX France (European Territory)	MA Morocco	SL Sierra Leone
AR Argentina		MC Monaco	SM San Marino
AS American Samoa	GA Gabon	MD Moldavia	SN Senegal
AT Austria	GB Great Britain	MG Madagascar	SO Somalia
AU Australia	GD Grenada	MH Marshall Islands	SR Suriname
AW Aruba	GE Georgia	MK Macedonia	ST Saint Tome and Principe
AZ Azerbaidjan	GF French Guyana	ML Mali	SU Former USSR
BA Bosnia-Herzegovina	GH Ghana	MM Myanmar	SV El Salvador
BB Barbados	GI Gibraltar	MN Mongolia	SY Syria
BD Bangladesh	GL Greenland	MO Macau	SZ Swaziland
BE Belgium	GM Gambia	MP Northern Mariana Islands	TC Turks and Caicos Islands
BF Burkina Faso	GN Guinea	MQ Martinique (French)	TD Chad
BG Bulgaria	GP Guadeloupe (French)	MR Mauritania	TF French Southern Territories
BH Bahrain	GQ Equatorial Guinea	MS Montserrat
BI Burundi	GR Greece	MT Malta	TG Togo
BJ Benin	GS S. Georgia & S. Sandwich Isls.	MU Mauritius	TH Thailand
BM Bermuda		MV Maldives	TJ Tadjikistan
BN Brunei Darussalam	GT Guatemala	MW Malawi	TK Tokelau
BO Bolivia	GU Guam (USA)	MX Mexico	TM Turkmenistan
BR Brazil	GW Guinea Bissau	MY Malaysia	TN Tunisia
BS Bahamas	GY Guyana	MZ Mozambique	TO Tonga
BT Bhutan	HK Hong Kong	NA Namibia	TP East Timor
BV Bouvet Island	HM Heard and McDonald Islands	NC New Caledonia (French)	TR Turkey
BW Botswana		NE Niger	TT Trinidad and Tobago
BY Belarus	HN Honduras	NF Norfolk Island	TV Tuvalu
BZ Belize	HR Croatia	NG Nigeria	TW Taiwan
CA Canada	HT Haiti	NI Nicaragua	TZ Tanzania
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands	HU Hungary	NL Netherlands	UA Ukraine
CF Central African Republic	ID Indonesia	NO Norway	UG Uganda
CG Congo	IE Ireland	NP Nepal	UK United Kingdom
CH Switzerland	IL Israel	NR Nauru	UM USA Minor Outlying Islands
CI Ivory Coast	IN India	NU Niue
CK Cook Islands	IO British Indian Ocean Territory	NZ New Zealand	US United States
CL Chile		OM Oman	UY Uruguay
CM Cameroon	IQ Iraq	PA Panama	UZ Uzbekistan
CN China	IR Iran	PE Peru	VA Vatican City State
CO Colombia	IS Iceland	PF Polynesia (French)	VC Saint Vincent & Grenadines
CR Costa Rica	IT Italy	PG Papua New Guinea
CS Former Czechoslovakia	JM Jamaica	PH Philippines	VE Venezuela
CU Cuba	JO Jordan	PK Pakistan	VG Virgin Islands (British)
CV Cape Verde	JP Japan	PL Poland	VI Virgin Islands (USA)
CX Christmas Island	KE Kenya	PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon	VN Vietnam
CY Cyprus	KG Kyrgyzstan	PN Pitcairn Island	VU Vanuatu
CZ Czech Republic	KH Cambodia6	PR Puerto Rico	WF Wallis and Futuna Islands
DE Germany	KI Kiribati	PT Portugal	WS Samoa
DJ Djibouti	KM Comoros	PW Palau	YE Yemen
DK Denmark	KN Saint Kitts & Nevis Anguilla	PY Paraguay	YT Mayotte
DM Dominica	KP North Korea	QA Qatar	YU Yugoslavia
DO Dominican Republic	KR South Korea	RE Reunion (French)	ZA South Africa
DZ Algeria	KW Kuwait	RO Romania	ZM Zambia
EC Ecuador	KY Cayman Islands	RU Russian Federation	ZR Zaire
EE Estonia	KZ Kazakhstan	RW Rwanda	ZW Zimbabwe
EG Egypt	LA Laos	SA Saudi Arabia
EH Western Sahara	LB Lebanon	SB Solomon Islands

Specifications

General

Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 150W

Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" x 3.8" x 14.9" (430 X 97 X 380 mm) (w x h x d)

Weight (approx.) 17.6 lbs (8 kg)

Operating temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Signal system NTSC

Inputs

ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 Ω

VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 2

VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) -6.0 dBm more than 47 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

Outputs

MONITOR OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative

S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

(C) 0.3 V (p-p) 75 Ω

Component Video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., RCA jack x 1

(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1

VCR Specifications

Head system Four head helical scan azimuth system

Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM

Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 16.67 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec

Tape width 12.7 mm

Maximum recording time SP: 2 HOURS (T-120), SLP: 6 HOURS (T-120)/8 HOURS (T-160)

Rewind time About 3 minutes (T-120)

Antenna 75 Ω(VHF/UHF)

VHF output signal Channel 3 or 4

Channel coverage VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1 - W+84, A-5 - A-1)

Frequency range 200Hz to 8kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 65 dB (EE mode)

Dynamic range More than 70 dB (EE mode)

Channel separation More than 45 dB (EE mode)

DVD Specifications

Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz

CD: 200 Hz to 18 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 70 dB

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.5 %

Dynamic range More than 65 dB (DVD/CD)

Tuner section

System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Tuning range 87.5 \~ 108.0 MHz (FM)

530 \~ 1720 KHz (AM)

Antenna Wire antenna (FM)

Loop antenna (AM)

Specifications (Continued)

Speakers

Center & Rear L/R(SX-DWM-3900S)

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 4 Ω

Frequency Response 120 - 18,000 Hz

Sound Pressure Level 82 dB/W (1m)

Rated Input Power 20W

Max Input Power 40W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 36.2" x 6" x 4" (92 x 150 x 101 mm)

Net Weight 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)

Front L/R (SX-DWM-3900F)

Type 1 Way 2 Speakers

Impedance 4 Ω

Frequency Response 120 - 20,000 Hz

Sound Pressure Level 84 dB/W (1m)

Rated Input Power 20W

Max Input Power 40W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.4" x 15.6" x 6" (135 x 390 x 150 mm)

Net Weight 4.7 lbs (2.15 kg)

Passive Subwoofer (SX-DWM-3900W)

Type 1 Way 1 Speaker

Impedance 8 Ω

Frequency Response 50 - 1,800 Hz

Sound Pressure Level 84 dB/W (1m)

Rated Input Power 50W

Max Input Power 100W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 7.7" x 15.6" x 12.5" (193 x 390 x 312 mm)

Net Weight 11.4 lbs (5.2 kg)

Accessories:

Video cable x 1, RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable x 1, Speaker cable x 3, FM wire antenna x 1,

AM loop antenna x 1, Remote control x 1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Because it's products are subject to cotinuous improvement, SANYO reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation.

For assistance in obtaining repairs and operational information, please contact the following Toll Free Number:

DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-813-3435

Weekdays 7:30AM \~ 4:00PM Central Time

Also, you may write to SANYO Manufacturing Corporation, 3333 Sanyo Road Forrest City Arkansas 72335.

LIMITED WARRANTY

LABOR 90 DAYS PARTS 1 YEAR CARRY-IN ONLY

THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM A WAL-MART STORE AND USED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING HAWAII AND ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER AND DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE.

Subject to the OBLIGATIONS and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO Manufacturing Corporation (“SANYO”) warrants this SANYO product against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods of LABOR and PARTS specified above. SANYO will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of its parts which fail to conform to this warranty with new or refurbished products or parts. The warranty period commences on the date the product was first purchased at retail from a Wal-Mart Store.

OBLIGATIONS

In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from a Wal-Mart Store at the original retail purchaser's expense. The original dated bill of sale, or sales slip from a Wal-Mart Store must be submitted to a Wal-Mart Store at the time warranty service is requested.

EXCLUSIONS

1. This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the appropriate model's instruction manual, or (B) the repair of any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
2. This warranty shall not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts, broken or damaged video heads, batteries or routine maintenance.
3. This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, removal of the product for repair or reinstallation of the product after repair.
4. This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of SANYO including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions, shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by user or any third party, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect line voltage, fire, flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.

The foregoing is in lieu of all other express warranties and SANYO does not assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other obligation or liability.

THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SANYO OR THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIAL LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please keep the following information with a sales receipt in a safe place.

Model No. Serial No.

Date of Purchase Purchase Price

Where Purchased

SANYO

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.