DVPF2U - DVD combo HITACHI - Free user manual and instructions

Technical Features	Video DVD combo, compatible with various playback formats
Connectivity	HDMI, USB ports, and audio/video outputs
Usage	Playback of DVDs, CDs, and media files via USB
Maintenance	Regular lens cleaning and firmware updates if available
Safety	Use only certified accessories and cables to avoid electrical risks
General Information	Check format compatibility before purchase, limited warranty included

Frequently Asked Questions - DVPF2U HITACHI

How can I resolve a disc playback issue on the HITACHI DVPF2U?

First, check that the disc is clean and free of scratches. Try playing another disc to determine if the problem is with the disc or the player. If the problem persists, restart the player and ensure the firmware is up to date.

Why is there no sound on my HITACHI DVPF2U?

Check that the audio cable is properly connected to the TV or amplifier. Also, make sure the volume on both the player and the TV is set to an audible level. You can also try changing the audio settings in the player menu.

How do I reset my HITACHI DVPF2U to factory settings?

To reset the player, go to the settings menu, find the 'Reset' option, and follow the on-screen instructions. This will erase all custom settings and restore factory defaults.

My HITACHI DVPF2U won\u0027t turn on, what should I do?

Check that the power cord is properly plugged in and that the outlet is working. Try plugging the player into a different power outlet. If the problem persists, there may be an internal issue with the device.

How do I play media files from a USB stick on the HITACHI DVPF2U?

Insert the USB stick into the player\u0027s USB port. Use the remote control to navigate to the 'USB' menu and select the file you want to play. Make sure the files are in a format compatible with the player.

Why doesn\u0027t the HITACHI DVPF2U play certain disc formats?

The player supports specific formats such as DVD, CD, and certain video files. Check that the disc is in a compatible format. Refer to the user manual for the list of supported formats.

How do I connect my HITACHI DVPF2U to a TV?

Use an HDMI cable or AV cables (red, white, yellow) to connect the player to the TV. Make sure to select the correct source on your TV to display the player\u0027s content.

My HITACHI DVPF2U remote control isn\u0027t working, what should I do?

Check that the remote control batteries are properly installed and not depleted. If the problem persists, try using the control button on the device itself to see if the issue is with the remote.

USER MANUAL DVPF2U HITACHI

TruSurround™ by SRS (●)®

MODEL

DV-PF2U

POWER/STANDBY VIDEO IN L (minc) R AUDIO IN OPEN CLOSE STOP SKIP PLAY SKIP OUTPUT STOP/ELECT REW PLAY FFWD RT CHANNEL TIMES SET VOUT/O DST.NI

INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS INCLUS.

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The 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 appliance.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

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.

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.

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

2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

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

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

5. Cleaning - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture- Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video 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.

10. Power Sources - This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization - This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-

discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDS CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

1. Lightning - For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.
2. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
3. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
4. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
5. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
6. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

1. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
2. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.
3. Heat - This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials be regulated due to environmental considerations. For the disposal or recycling information, Please contact your local authorities or the Electronics industries

Alliance : www.eiae.org.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the DVD/VCR. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file.

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchase from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

ABOUT COPYRIGHT

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited.

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.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Remote control

Line drawing of a remote control with no text or symbols

(DV-RMPF2) (TS16905)

Two AA batteries A/V cables

cables

Technical line drawing of two mechanical components with threaded ends and shafts (no text or symbols)

(approx. 3 feet (100 cm) long) (TE14751)

RF Coaxial Cable

Line drawing of a coiled cable with two connectors and a black strap (no text or symbols)

75 ohm (5857952)

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

The following symbols below appear in some headings and notes in this manual, with the following meanings!

VCR

: Description refers to playback of video cassette tapes.

DVD

: Description refers to playback of DVD video discs.

CD

: Description refers to playback of audio CDs.

MP3

: Description refers to playback of MP3 discs.

■ LASER SAFETY 2
■ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .... 3
ABOUT COPYRIGHT....4
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 4
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL 4
■ FEATURES....6
■ PRECAUTIONS....7
■ ABOUT THE DISCS....8
PLAYABLE DISCS 8
DISC TYPES 8
■ OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ..... 9
DISPLAY....14
DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION....14
LOADING THE BATTERIES 14
■ VCR/DVD SWITCHING....15
■ HOOKUPS....16
DESCRIPTION-REAR PANEL 16
DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION 17
SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH 17
CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM 18
CONNECTING TO A TV(FOR VIDEO)....19
■ SETUP .... 20
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP 20
TO CHANGE THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE ..... 21
CLOCK SET UP 21
■ PLAYBACK FUNCTION 22
NORMAL PLAYBACK 22
AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK 22
SEARCH FUNCTIONS 22
■ RECORDING FUNCTION 23
VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM .. 23
IRT (Instant Recording Timer) 23
TIMER RECORDING 23
HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING....24
■ SPECIAL FEATURES ....25
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE 25
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM ..... 25
AUTO REWIND 26
REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER 26
■ PLAYING A DISC....26
PLAYING A DVD VIDEO OR AN AUDIO CD 26
USING THE DVD MENUS....26
USING THE TITLE MENU....27
PAUSING PLAYBACK OR DISPLAYING
A STILL PICTURE....27
RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE POINT WHERE
PLAYBACK STOPPED....27
STEPPING THROUGH FRAMES....27
FAST FORWARD/REVERSE 28
SLOW MOTION 28
STARTING FROM A DESIRED TRACK 28
STARTING FROM A DESIRED TITLE OR CHAPTER . . . 28
STARTING FROM A DESIRED TIME COUNT ..... 29
MARKER 29
RANDOM (Audio CD) 29
REPEAT....29
A-B REPEAT....30
PROGRAM (Audio CD) 30
ZOOM PLAYBACK (enlargement on-screen) ..... 31
PLAYING AN MP3 DISC 31
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
DURING MP3 DISC PLAY....32
PLAYING AN MP3 DISC FROM A DESIRED TRACK . . . 32
PLAYING AN MP3 DISC AT RANDOM 32
PLAYING AN MP3 DISC IN A PROGRAMMED WAY . . . 32

■ SETTINGS....33
CHANGING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE
OR SOUND MODE....33
CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE. 34
CHANGING THE CAMERA ANGLE
(Multi-Angle Pictures) 34
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY....35
BLACK LEVEL SETTINGS 35
TRUSURROUND SETTINGS 35
■ CHANGING THE SETUP ITEMS....36
LANGUAGE SETTINGS 36
DISPLAY SETTINGS 37
AUDIO SETTINGS 38
PARENTAL LOCK 39
■ LANGUAGE CODE LIST....40
■ REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV .... 41
■ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .... 42
■ HANDLING PRECAUTIONS....44
DISC HANDLING....44
■ SPECIFICATIONS .... 45

DVD Mode

• Dolby Digital sound

This player can handle Dolby Digital surround sound having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder.

- Still/fast/slow/step playback

Various playback modes are available including still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames.

- Random playback for audio CD and MP3

This player can shuffle the order of tracks to play them in random order.

- Program playback for audio CD and MP3

You can program the order of tracks to play them in any desired order.

• DVD menus in a desired language

You can display DVD menus in a desired language, if available on a DVD.

- Screen saver/Auto power-off functions

The screen saver program starts when there is no input from the player for five minutes in the stop mode. When the screen saver program is activated for 30 minutes, the screen saver is automatically turned off.

- Subtitles in a desired language

You can select a desired language for the display subtitles, if that language is available on a disc.

- Selecting a camera angle

You can select the desired camera angle, if a disc contains sequences recorded from different angles.

- Choices for audio language and sound mode

You can select the desired audio language and sound mode, if different languages and modes are available on a disc.

- Parental lock

You can set the control level to limit playback of discs which may not be suitable for children.

• Automatic detection of discs

This player automatically detects if a loaded disc is DVD, audio CD or MP3 on disc.

- Playing an MP3 disc

You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-R/RW.

- Direct Search

You can search the desired title, chapter, and track with numeric Button during playback or in stop mode.

This unit employs TruSurround system

TruSurround ^™ by SRS(●) ^® of SRS Labs, Inc. as virtual technology.

TruSurround and the (●) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

- On-screen display

Information about the current operation can be displayed on a TV screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active functions (such as program playback), on the TV screen using the remote control.

• DTS (Digital Theater System)

Sound system different from Dolby Digital sound system.

- Search

Chapter search: Search for the chapter designated by user is possible.

Title search: Search for the title designated by user is possible.

Track search: Search for the track designated by user is possible.

Time search: Search for the time designated by user is possible.

- Repeat

Chapter: Repeated playback of the chapter of the disc being played is possible.

Title: Repeated playback of the title of the disc being played is possible.

Track: Repeated playback of the track of the disc being played is possible.

Disc (audio CD): Repeated playback is possible.

(MP3): Repeated playback is possible.

A-B: The part between A and B designated by user is possible.

Album: Repeated playback of the folder of the MP3 disc being played is possible.

- Zoom

2-time and 4-time magnified screen can be displayed.

- Marker

The part designated by user can be called back.

- Resume Play

User can resume to playback from the part at which the play was stopped even if the power turn off.

• SRS TruSurround

You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space on your existing stereo system.

- Component Video Out Jacks

Jacks located on the back of the DVD/VCR which are used to send high-quality video to a TV via Component Video In Jacks.

- Dimmer

Brightness of the display can be varied.

- Bit rate indication

• DRC (Dynamic range control)

You can control the range of sound volume.

Hardware specifications

• Auto Head Cleaner
  • 4 Head HiFi Stereo
• Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English, French, or Spanish
• 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call
  (A cable converter box may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels.)

Automatic functions

• Auto power on system
Automatically turns the DVD/VCR on when you insert a cassette.
• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)

Playback

• S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
(Allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS format.)
- Auto Repeat
- 2 Step Picture Search Operation (EP mode only)
- Index Search
- Time Search

Recording

• 1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
• IRT (Instant Recording Timer)

PRECAUTIONS

INSTALLATION LOCATION

For safety and optimum performance of your DVD/VCR:

• Install the DVD/VCR in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the DVD/VCR. Do not place the DVD/VCR directly on top of the TV.
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the DVD/VCR. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on your DVD/VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the DVD/VCR cassette holder.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION WARNING

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the DVD/VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry.

PLAYABLE DISCS

The following discs can be played back on this DVD/VCR.

Disc Type	Logo	ContentsDis	D#pSize	Maximum Playback Time
DVD Video		Sound and Pictures	12 cm	Approx. 4 h (single-sided)
				Approx. 8 h (double-sided)
			8 cm	Approx. 80 min (single-sided)
				Approx. 160 min (double-sided)
Audio CD		Sound	12 cm	74 min
			8 cm (singles)	20 min

This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM.

- Some discs include region codes as shown below.

- The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and a disc encoded in a specific region format can only be played back on the player with the same region code.

The following discs cannot be played back on this DVD/VCR.

• DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL.
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-RAM (Never play back, otherwise malfunction may result.)
- CD-ROM
• VSD
• CDV (Only plays back the audio part.)
• CD-G (Only plays back the audio part.)
- CD-R/CD-RW

(Only plays back the discs which audio CD and MP3 is recorded.)

• CD-I (Never play back, otherwise malfunction may result.)
  • SACD
• Photo CD (Never play back, otherwise malfunction may result.)
• DVD-Audio
  • Any other discs without compatibility indications

DISC TYPES

[DVD]

Data on a DVD is divided into sections called "titles", and then into subsections called "chapters", each of which is given a title or chapter number. Playback conditions are preset on some DVD video discs, and these playback conditions take priority over user operations on this player. If a function you selected do not run as desired, refer to the manual accompanying the disc.

Example Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

[ AUDIO CD]

Data on an audio CD is divided into sections called "tracks", each of which is given a track number.

Example Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6

[MP3]

Data on a MP3 is divided into sections called "albums", and then into subsections called "tracks", each of which is given an album or track number.

Example Album 1 Album 2 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 1 Track 2

FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OPEN/STANDU VIDEO IN STOP SKIP PLAY SKIP OUTPUT STOP/SELECT NEW PLAY FLOOD RT CHANNEL TIMER SET START X:ATV C:ST:ND AUDIO IN 26 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10

REMOTE CONTROL

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 SEARCH OPEN SURROUND MODE CLOSE A+B REPEAT 1 2 3 REPEAT 4 5 6 MODE 7 8 9 ZOOM RESET -100 ANGLE SUSTITLE AUDIO DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU ENTER RETURN SETUP DVD VCR/TV VCR SLOW SPEED REC SKIP CH STOP PLAY PAUSE/STEP TV POWER VOL CH VIDEO/TV TV 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47

VCR operation Buttons : Blue DVD operation Buttons : Yellow Common operation Buttons : White

1. Disc loading tray
2. DVD OPERATION Light (Green) [page 15]

This light appears when the DVD output mode is selected. You can only watch DVDs when the green DVD

OUTPUT Light is on. To make the green DVD OUTPUT light come on, press the DVD Button on the remote control or the OUTPUT Button on the front panel.

1. VCR OPERATION Light (Green) [page 15]

This light appears when the VCR output mode is selected. You can only watch tapes when the green VCR OUTPUT light is on. To make the green VCR OUTPUT light come on, the VCR Button on the remote control or the OUTPUT Button on the front panel.

1. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
2. IRT Light [page 23]

Lights up during recording.

1. TIMER SET Light [page 24]

This light glows when the DVD/VCR is in standby mode or off for a timer recording or during a One-Touch Recording. It flashes if the TIMER SET Button is pressed for a timer recording, but there is no tape in the DVD/VCR. It flashes when all timer recordings or Instant Recording Timer are finished.

1. ⏻/1 POWER/STANDBY Button [page 24]

Press to turn the power on and off.

1. ⏻/1 POWER/STANDBY Light

Lights up when the power is on.

1. VIDEO In Jack

Connect a video cable coming from the video out jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or a video source (laser disc player, etc.) here.

1. AUDIO In Jacks

Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here.

1. TIMER SET Button [page 24]

Press to put the DVD/VCR into standby mode for a timer recording.

1. VCR/TV Light [page 22, 24, 25]

Lights up when the DVD/VCR is in the VCR position, and goes off when it is in the TV position.

1. CST. IN Light [page 22]

Lights up when a cassette is in the DVD/VCR.

1. CHANNEL Buttons [page 20]

In VCR mode, press to change TV channels on the DVD/VCR; press to adjust the tracking during normal or slow motion playback; press to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.

1. IRT Button (VCR) [page 23]

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a Instant Recording Timer.

1. F.FWD Button (VCR) [page 20]

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search). When setting program (For example:setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset.

1. PLAY Button (VCR) [page 20]

Press to begin playback. Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

1. REW Button (VCR) [page 22]

Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode (Rewind Search). Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to correct digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset.

1. STOP/EJECT Button (VCR) [page 20]

●EJECT Button

Press to remove the tape from the VCR.

- STOP Button

Press to stop the tape motion. Press to enter digits when setting program (For example:setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

1. OUTPUT Button [page 15]

Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode.

- You can switch the output mode either by pressing the OUTPUT Button on the front panel, or by pressing the DVD or VCR Button on the remote control. However, if you press the OUTPUT Button on the front panel first, you need to re-select the corresponding mode by pressing the DVD or the VCR Button on the remote control.

1. SKIP/SEARCH(▶▶/▶▶) Button (DVD) [page 29]

Plays back from the beginning of the next chapter or track. Hold down to fast forward playback.

1. PLAY Button (DVD) [page 26]

Starts playback of the disc contents.

1. SKIP/SEARCH(◀◀/◀◀) Button (DVD) [page 29]

Plays back from the beginning of the current chapter or track. Hold down to fast reverse playback.

1. STOP Button (DVD) [page 26]

Stops operation of the disc.

1. OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 26]

Press to insert discs into or remove them from the tray.

1. Display, Remote Sensor Window

2. SURROUND Button [page 35]

3. (POWER/STANDBY) Button [page 20]

Press to turn the power on and off.

1. A-B REPEAT Button [page 30]

Repeats playback of a selected section.

1. REPEAT Button [page 29]

Repeats playback of the current disc, title, chapter or track.

1. MODE Button [pages 29]

Activates program playback or random playback mode when playing CDs or MP3. Sets Black level or SRS TruSurround.

1. ZOOM Button [page 31]

Enlarges part of a DVD-reproduced image.

1. CLEAR/C.RESET Button

●DVD mode [page 29]

Press to reset the setting.

●VCR mode [page 21]

Press to reset the counter. Press to exit from the MENU screen.

1. ANGLE Button [page 34]

Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle.

1. MENU Button

●DVD mode [page 26]

Press to display the menu of the Disc.

●VCR modé [page 20]

Press to access the VCR menu.

1. ENTER Button [page 26]

Press to accept a setting.

1. Arrow Buttons [page 26]

Use when making settings while watching the display on a TV screen.

1. RETURN Button [page 29]

Returns to the previous operation.

1. VCR/TV Button [page 24]

Use to select VCR or TV position. If the VCR/TV light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR, it is in VCR position (in either VCR or DVD mode). If the VCR/TV light doesn't appear on the front of the DVD/VCR, it is in TV position.

●VCR Position

When the green VCR OUTPUT light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR, use the VCR to watch a tape, watch a TV program while recording it, or watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL or Number Buttons to change channels at the DVD/VCR.

When the green DVD OUTPUT light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR, use the DVD/VCR to view Disc playback or menus.

●TV Position

Use to watch TV (changing channels at the TV) or watch one program while recording another.

1. DVD Button [page 15]

Press to select DVD mode for the remote control.

- You can switch the OUTPUT mode either by pressing the OUTPUT Button on the front panel, or by pressing the DVD or the VCR Button on the remote control. However, if you press the OUTPUT Button on the front panel first, you need to re-select the corresponding mode by pressing the DVD or the VCR Button on the remote control.

1. SLOW Button [page 22]

During tape playback, press to view the video tape in slow motion. Press again to resume normal playback. This Button does not affect DVD playback.

1. SKIP Buttons [page 29]

●DVD mode

Press to skip Chapters or Tracks.

1. Stop Button

●DVD mode [page 26]

Stops operation of the disc.

●VCR mode [page 21]

Press to stop the tape motion. Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

44. ◀◀Button [page 28]

●DVD mode

Press to view the DVD picture in fast reverse motion or to reverse playback of an Audio CD.

●VCR mode

Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode (Rewind Search). Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to correct digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset.

45. TV POWER Button [page 41]

46. VIDEO/TV Button [page 41]

47. VOL Buttons [page 41]

48. CH Buttons [page 41]

49. PAUSE/STEP Button

●DVD mode [page 27]

Press to pause Disc playback. Press repeatedly to advance the DVD picture step by step (or one frame at a time).

●VCR mode [page 22]

While recording, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause). Press a second time to resume normal recording. You can not pause a One-Touch Recording. Or, press during tape playback to freeze the picture. Press to advance the picture one frame at a time during still mode.

50.▶▶Button [page 28]

●DVD mode

Press to fast forward the Disc. Press the Pause Button, then press the FWD Button to begin slow motion playback. Press the FWD Button repeatedly to change the forward speed of slow motion.

●VCR mode [page 22]

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback (Forward Search). When setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset.

51. PLAY Button

●DVD mode [page 26]

Press to begin playback.

●VCR mode [page 21]

Press to begin playback. Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

52. CH Buttons [page 41]

Press to change TV channels on the DVD/VCR.

53. REC Button [page 25]

Press once to start a recording.

54. SPEED Button [page 23]

Press to select the VCR's recording speed (SP or SLP)

55. VCR Button [page 15]

Press to select VCR mode for the remote control.

- You can switch the OUTPUT mode either by pressing the OUTPUT Button on the front panel, or by pressing the DVD or the VCR Button on the remote control. However, if you press the OUTPUT Button on the front panel first, you need to re-select the corresponding mode by pressing the DVD or the VCR Button on the remote control.

56. SETUP Button [page 36]

Press to enter the setup mode.

57. SUBTITLE Button [page 34]

Press to select the desired subtitle language.

58. TOP MENU Button [page 27]

59. DISPLAY Button

●DVD mode [page 32]

Press to access or remove the display screen during DVD or Audio CD playback.

●VCR mode [page 25]

Press to access or remove the VCR's on-screen status display.

60. AUDIO Button [page 33]

Press to select a desired audio language or sound mode.

61. Number Buttons

●DVD mode [page 28]

Press to directly select a Track (Audio CD) for playback.

Press to program Tracks (Audio CD) for playback.

●VCR mode [page 20]

Press to select TV channels on the DVD/VCR.

To select channels, enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0 then 6.

+100 Button:

If you want to select channels 100 and above, press this Button first, then press the last two digits. For example, to select channel 125, press +100 Button first, then press 2 and 5.

62. OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 26]

Press to insert discs into or remove them from the tray.

63. SEARCH MODE Button

●DVD mode [page 28]

Press to access or remove the Search display, which allows you to go directly to a specific Title/Chapter/Track/Time.

●VCR mode [page 22]

Press to perform a Time Search or an Index Search.

Tour of the Remote Control

Buttons on remote control work in different ways for DVD, CD and VCR : Refer to the following table for correct use.

	DVD VCRCD
POWER/STANDBY Button 6/	Turns the DVD/VCR on and off.	Turns the player on and off.	Turns the DVD/VCR on and off.
A-B REPEAT ButtonA-B REPEAT	Marks a segment to repeat between A and B.	Marks a segment to repeat between A and B.	—
REPEAT ButtonREPEAT	Allows you to repeat play a Chapter or Title.	Allows you to repeat play a Track or Disc.	—
MODE ButtonMODE	To set black level on/off.To set surround on/off.	Allows you to program a specific order or random playback.	—
ZOOM ButtonZOOM	To magnify part of picture (x2/x4)	—	—
ANGLE ButtonANGLE	Accesses various camera angles on a disc.	—	—
SUBTITLE ButtonSUBTITLE	Accesses various subtitles on a disc.	—	—
AUDIO ButtonAUDIO	Accesses various audio functions on a disc.	To select STEREO, L-CH or R-CH.	—
DISPLAY ButtonDISPLAY	Displays the current disc mode.	Displays the current disc mode.	Displays the current time, tape counter, channel.
SURROUND ButtonSURROUND	To activate the 3D sound.	—	—
SEARCH MODE ButtonSEARCH MODE	To search chapter or time.To rapidly return to a location of disc.Search the makers.	To search track or time.To rapidly return to a location of disc.Search the makers.	To enter the setting mode for INDEX SEARCH, TIME SEARCH.
OPEN/CLOSE ButtonOPEN CLOSE	To open or close the disc tray.	To open or close the disc tray.	—
NUMBER Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 11 12	To select chapter directly.	To select track directly, use display function, or input program order.	To select channel.
CLEAR/C.RESET Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 11 12	Clear the makers.Clear the number that is entered incorrectly.	Clear the makers.Removes status No. in program input.Clear the number that is entered incorrectly.	To reset the tape counter.
MENU ButtonMENU	Brings up the Menu on a disc.	—	Brings up the VCR Menu.
TOP MENU ButtonTOP MENU	Brings up the Top Menu on a disc.	—	—
RETURN ButtonRETURN	Returns to a previous menu.	—	—

Tour of the Remote Control

	DVD	CD	VCR
ENTER/Arrow Button(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Button)	Moves the cursor and determines its position.	Moves the cursor and determines its position.	—
SETUP ButtonSETUP [IMAGE]	Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu.	Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu.	—
SKIP Buttons	To skip Chapters.	To skip Tracks.	—
CH ButtonsCH	—	—	To change channels.
SEARCH Buttons	Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc ( × 2. × 8. × 30. × 60 ) .	Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc ( × 16 ).	Allows you to forward/backward through a tape.To return(advance) to a previous(next) VCR Menu.
STOP ButtonSTOP	To stop playback.	To stop playback.	To stop playback or record.To select an item in the VCR Menu.
PLAY Button	Begin disc play.	Begin disc play.	Begin tape play.To select an item in the VCR Menu.
PAUSE/STEP ButtonPAUSE/STEP[20K8]	Pause disc play.Advances playback one frame at a time.	Pause disc play.	Pause tape play or record.Advances playback one frame at a time.
TV POWER ButtonTV POWER[CJK3]	To exclusively control the TV.	To exclusively control the TV.	To exclusively control the TV.
VIDEO/TV Button	To exclusively control the TV.	To exclusively control the TV.	To exclusively control the TV.
VOL ButtonVOL[44W3]	To exclusively control the TV.	To exclusively control the TV.	To exclusively control the TV.
CH ButtonCH[T000]	To exclusively control the TV.	To exclusively control the TV.	To exclusively control the TV.
DVD ButtonDVD [ ]	To select the DVD output mode.To use the remote control in DVD mode.	—	—
VCR/TV ButtonVCR/TV [ ]	—	—	To select VCR or TV position.
VCR ButtonVCR [ ]	—	—	To select the VCR output mode.To use the remote control in VCR mode.
SLOW ButtonSLOW [ ]	—	—	To view the tape in slow motion.
SPEED ButtonSPEED [ ]	—	—	To select the recoeding speed.
REC ButtonREC [ ]	—	—	To start a recording.

DISPLAY

Stays on when the A-B repeat function is on.

Stays on when the repeat function is on. REPEAT A-B TITLE 0.0.0.0.0 CHP. TRK. DVD CD Lights up when a DVD is inserted on the tray. Lights up when the inserted disc comes to a pause. Lights up when a CD is inserted on the tray. Stays on when the inserted disc is being played back.

Displays how long a current title or track has been played back. When a chapter or track has switched, the number of a new title, chapter or track is displayed.

DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION

	Power on
	No disc inserted
	Tray open
	Tray closed
	Loading the Disc
	Power off

LOADING THE BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

Simple line drawing of a smartphone with a black arrow pointing to the right side (no text or symbols)

1. Insert two AA batteries, with each one oriented correctly.

Diagram of a battery stack with two arrows indicating direction, enclosed in a circle (no text or symbols)

1. Close the cover.

Simple line drawing of a closed book with a bookmark and an arrow pointing to it (no text or symbols)

Notes

• Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.

Since this product comprises VCR and DVD players, it is necessary to select the correct output mode.

SWITCHING TO VCR MODE

Press the VCR Button on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR OUTPUT Light is lit.)

SWITCHING TO DVD MODE

Press the DVD Button on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit.)

Notes

• Pressing only the OUTPUT Button on the front panel does not switch the mode of the remote control. You always need to select the correct mode on the remote control too.
• The DVD operation Buttons and the VCR operation Buttons work separately.

DVD OUTPUT Light VCR OUTPUT Light DVD VCR SKIP OUTPUT STOP/EJECT OUTPUT button DVD button VCR button DISH OUTRUN SURROUND MODE CLOSE AB/1 1 2 3 REPEAT 4 5 6 MODE 7 8 9 ZOOM 0 +100 ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU ENTER RETURN SETUP DVD VCR/TV VCR SLOW SPEED REC SKIP CH STOP PLAY PAUSE/STEP TV POWER VOL CH VIDEO TV HITACHI DV-RMPF2

DESCRIPTION-REAR PANEL

REAR VIEW 1 VCR IN DVD/VOY OUT DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT Y 76198 11 12 C# VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL VIDEO 3 42 5 76198 11 12

1. AC POWER CORD

Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the DVD/VCR.

2. ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack

Connect your antenna, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System.

3. ANT-OUT (Antenna Out) Jack

Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN Jack on your TV.

4. CH3/CH4 SWITCH

Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your DVD/VCR.

5. ANALOG AUDIO IN JACKS (VCR only)

Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here.

6. VIDEO IN JACK (VCR only)

Connect a cable coming from the video out jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio-visual source (laser disc player, video disc player, etc.) here.

7. VIDEO OUT JACK (DVD/VCR)

Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the TV's Video In jack.

8. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS (DVD/VCR)

Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a television or other audio equipment.

9. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS (DVD only)

Connect the supplied audio cables here and to the Audio In jacks of a television or other audio equipment.

10. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS (DVD only)

Connect optional component video cables here and to the component Video In jacks of a television.

11. S-VIDEO OUT JACK (DVD only)

Connect an optional S-Video cable here and to the S-Video In jack of a television.

12. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (DVD only)

Connect an optional coaxial digital audio cable here and to the Coaxial Digital Audio In jack of a decoder or audio receiver.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD/VCR to TV and other components.

Notes

• Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component.
• Refer to the Instruction Manuals for your TV, stereo system and any other components to be connected to the DVD/VCR.

DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION

1. Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet.
2. Disconnect the antenna or cable from the TV.
3. Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT-IN jack of the DVD/VCR.
4. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV using the coaxial cable.
5. Plug the AC power cords of the DVD/VCR and TV into the AC outlets.

graph LR
    A["VHF/UHF combination antenna"] --> B["Indoor antenna"]
    B --> C["Cable box or satellite box"]
    C --> D["Back of the DVD Player"]
    D --> E["COaxial cable (supplied)"]
    E --> F["UHF/VHF combination TV"]
    G["From Cable or Satellite Company"] --> C
    H["OR"] --> D
    I["OR"] --> D

SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH

If your TV does not have A/V terminals:

When the DVD/VCR is in the VCR Playback mode or when the DVD/VCR is in the VCR mode, your TV will receive signals from the DVD/VCR on either channel 3 or channel 4. To use the DVD/VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 (which is located in the back of your DVD/VCR), whichever is not used for normal broadcasts in your area. Then set your TV to the same channel.

CH3 CH4 [Back of the DVD Player]

Note to CATV system installer

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

CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM

Method 1 Stereo system Method 2 Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder AUDIO Audio Input Jacks Digital Audio Input Jacks DVD/VCR Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out VCR IN - DVD/VCR OUT - DVD L AUDIO R OUT VIDEO R VCCO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y G S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL G

• Method 1 DVD/VCR + Stereo system
• Method 2 DVD/VCR + Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder

Notes

• If output Dolby Digital audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder, and set Dolby Digital to on for audio output in the setup mode. (See page 38)
• If output DTS audio, connect to a DTS decoder, and set DTS to ON for audio output in the setup mode. (See page 38)
• Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, or a DTS decoder, set Dolby Digital or DTS to off for audio output in the setup mode. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. (See page 38)
• The audio source on a disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.
• Set Dolby Digital and DTS to off for audio output in the setup mode for method 1 only. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to page 38 to set ON for Dolby Digital and DTS)

CONNECTION TO A TV (FOR VIDEO)

Method 1

Method 2 Method 3

Good pictureBasic Betdin picture Best picture

TV R L S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN CBYCB or AV Cable S-Video Cable P8YPB Video Cables VCR IN DVD/VC R OUT DVD L AUDIO OUT R VIDEO VCR IN DVD/VC R OUT DVD L AUDIO OUT R VIDEO or or S-Video out COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y G S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Q R Component Video out COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y G S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL C R

• Method 1 DVD/VCR + TV with Video Input Jack
• Method 2 DVD/VCR + TV with S-Video Input Jack
• Method 3 DVD/VCR + TV with Component Video Jacks

Notes

- Connect the DVD/VCR directly to a TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.

AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP

VCR

The DVD/VCR can automatically program the tuner to scan only the channels which are available in your area.

• Channel memory programming is NOT needed when the DVD/VCR is connected to a cable box or a satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 17. In this case, set the CH3/CH4 Switch (which is located on the back of your VCR) to either CH3 or CH4, whichever is not used for normal broadcasts in your area. Then set your TV to the same channel. The channel you want to record or view will be selected from the cable or the satellite box.
• Follow the steps below once. Repeat only if there is a power failure or if the DVD/VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed channels are erased.)
• You must follow the steps below before attempting to play or record a video tape.

1 You need to connect the antenna or cable to the DVD/VCR first. Then, connect the DVD/VCR power plug to a standard AC outlet.

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

• Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the DVD/VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.
  3 Turn on the DVD/VCR by pressing the POWER/STANDBY Button. Both the POWER and the VCR/TV light will come on.
  4 Select the On Screen Language ("ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS" or "ESPAÑOL") by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button.

5 Begin channel preset by pressing the F.FWD Button once. The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area.

- The DVD/VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels.

6 After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. The TV screen returns to TV mode.

- If “AUTO SET UP” appears on the TV screen again, check the cable connections. Press the F.FWD Button once again and the DVD/VCR will begin preset again.

TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL

You can select the desired channel by using the CHANNEL(▲/▼) Buttons or by directly pressing the Number Buttons on the remote control.

Note for using the Number Buttons:

• When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, press [+100] first, then press the last two digits.
• You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on).

TO PRESET THE CHANNELS AGAIN

1 Press the MENU Button until the main menu appears. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once. If not, you have to press it twice).
2 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button.
3 Select "AUTO SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button.
- After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel.

TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

When scanning, some channels may be skipped due to a weak signal. In such cases, you can add the channels to the DVD/VCR memory manually.

1 Press the MENU Button until the main menu appears. (If you have already set the clock,

you only have to press it once. If not you have to press it twice).

2 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button.
3 Select "MANUAL SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button.
4 Enter the desired channel number by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button.
5 Add or Delete it from memory by pressing the F.FWD or REW Button so that "ADD" or "DELETE" flashes on the TV screen accordingly.
6 Exit the Preset mode by pressing the CLEAR/C.RESET Button.

TO CHANGE THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE

VCR

1 Press the MENU Button twice to call up the main menu. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once).
2 Select "LANGUAGE SELECT" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button.
3 Select "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS" or "ESPAÑOL" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the CLEAR/C.RESET Button.

CLOCK SET UP

VCR

Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source.

1 Press the MENU Button twice to call up the main menu. (If you have already set the clock, you only have to press it once).
- If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET menu appears first. In this case, follow step [3].
2 Select "CLOCK SET" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button
3 Set the clock.

1) Set the month

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button.

2) Set the day

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button.

3) Set the year

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD Button. The day of the week will appear automatically.

4) Set the hour

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD Button.

5) Set the minute

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD Button.

6) Set AM or PM

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly.

CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 03 / 18 MON 2002 HOUR MINUTE AM/PM 05 : 40 - PM - AM PM

- To go back one step, press the REW Button.

4 Start the clock by pressing the CLEAR/C.RESET or F.FWD Button.

NORMAL PLAYBACK

VCR

1 Insert a prerecorded tape. The DVD/VCR will

turn on, and the VCR/TV Light and the CST IN Light comes on.

- If the safety tab has been removed, the DVD/VCR will start playback automatically.

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

- Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the DVD/VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

3 Begin playback by pressing [PLAY].

• Tracking adjustment will be done automatically (Digital Tracking function) when you start playback. To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL(▲/▼) Buttons on the DVD/VCR.
• When a tape has reached the end, the DVD/VCR will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning, and eject the tape.
• S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB): This unit allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS format. (Noise lines may appear on the picture.)

4 To stop playback, press the STOP Button.

PAUSE/STILL/SLOW

You can freeze the picture on TV screen by pressing the PAUSE Button during playback.

• You can advance the picture by one frame at a time by pressing [PAUSE] during the Still mode.
• If the picture begins to vibrate vertically during the still mode, stabilize the picture by pressing the CHANNEL(▲/▼) Buttons.
• If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on your TV, if so equipped.
  You can watch in the slow motion by pressing the SLOW Button during playback or the still mode.
• If a noise bar appears on the TV screen, you can reduce it by pressing the CHANNEL(▲/▼) Buttons.
• After the DVD/VCR has been in Still/Slow mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head from damage.
• To return to playback, press the PLAY Button.

AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK

VCR

This feature allows you to play a tape over and over.

1 Select main menu by pressing the MENU Button.

2 Select "AUTO REPEAT" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button.
3 Begin auto repeat playback by pressing the F.FWD Button so that [ON] appears next to "AUTO REPEAT".

- If the on-screen menu still remains, press the CLEAR/C.RESET Button to exit the menu.

- To cancel the Auto repeat mode, press the F.FWD Button at step [3] so that [OFF] appears next to "AUTO REPEAT".

SEARCH FUNCTIONS

VCR

PICTURE SEARCH

If you want to skip or repeat a scene during playback, press the F.FWD or REW Button.

- Press it again and the DVD/VCR will now search at super high speed. (in the LP/SLP modes only).

INDEX SEARCH

The index signal is recorded on the tape automatically when the recording is started. If you want to view a recording at a specific start point, this can be done easily.

1 Press the SEARCH MODE Button so that the Index Search menu appears.
2 Enter your desired number by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button within 30 seconds.

3 Press the F.FWD or REW Button to start index search.

• If you want to go in the forward direction, press the F.FWD Button. If you want to go in the reverse direction, press the REW Button.
• After index search, the DVD/VCR will play the tape automatically.

TIME SEARCH

This feature allows you to fast forward or rewind the tape for the desired length of time.

1 Press the SEARCH MODE Button twice so that the Time Search menu appears.

2 Enter your desired time to skip by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button within 30 seconds.

3 Press the F.FWD or REW Button to start time search.

• If you want to go in the forward direction, press the F.FWD Button.
• If you want to go in the reverse direction, press the REW Button.
• After time search, the DVD/VCR will play the tape automatically.

VCR

It may be UNLAWFUL to record copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner.

Accidental Erasure Prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Record safety tab

Before recording, make sure:

• The desired channel is selected by pressing the numeric Buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL(▲/▼) Buttons. (If you connected the DVD/VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 17, set the DVD/VCR to channel 3 or 4 i.e. the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the back of the cable box or the satellite box. Then, select the channel you want to record with the cable box or satellite box. In this case, you can ONLY record and view the SAME channel.)
• There is a tape with a safety tab into the DVD/VCR.
• The desired recording speed is selected in SP (standard play) or SLP (super long play) mode by pressing the SPEED Button on the remote control.

Tape Speed	Recording/Playback Time
Type of tape T60	T120 T160
SP mode 1 hour	2 hours 2-2/3 hours
SLP mode 3 hours	6 hours 8 hours

• TV STEREO or SAP is selected.

VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM

VCR

1 Begin the recording by pressing the IRT Button. The IRT Light comes on.

• To temporarily stop recording or to resume it, press the PAUSE Button. After the DVD/VCR has been in Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head from damage.
  2 Press the STOP Button when the recording is completed.
• If a tape ends during recording, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, and eject the tape.

IRT (Instant Recording Timer)

VCR

This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing the IRT Button on the DVD/VCR.

3 Press the IRT Button to begin IRT. The IRT Light comes on. Change the recording length by pressing the IRT Button repeatedly.

graph TD
    A["REC\n(Normal recording)"] --> B["IRT(0:30)"]
    B --> C["IRT(1:00)...."]
    C --> D["IRT(7:30)"]
    D --> E["IRT(8:00)"]
    E --> A

• If a tape ends during IRT, the VCR will stop, eject the tape, and switch to the DVD mode automatically as the TIMER SET light blinks. (If the DVD power is off, the DVD/VCR will become STANDBY status).
• When IRT is finished, the VCR turns off automatically. To use the VCR again press the TIMER SET Button on the DVD/VCR.

TIMER RECORDING

VCR

You may set the DVD/VCR to start recording while you are away. You can set seven programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period.

If you have not yet set the clock, "CLOCK SET" appears. If so, follow the steps [3] and [4] in "CLOCK SET UP" section on page 21. Then, set the timer recording.

1 Insert a tape with its safety tab intact.
2 Press the MENU Button.
3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the

PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button. The set up screen is displayed.

4 Set the timer.

• If you make mistakes, press the REW Button repeatedly to go back to the item you want to correct.
• If you press the REW Button after step 7), all the information you've just entered for that program number will be cleared.

1) Set the program number (1-7)

A program number which is not allocated flashes. Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly for the desired program number. Then, press the F.FWD Button.

2) Set the frequency of the recording

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button to select the desired frequency from ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording. Then, press the F.FWD Button.

PROGRAM NUMBER 4 ▶ ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

3) Set the date

First, press the PLAY or the STOP Button for the month. Then, press the F.FWD Button. Next, press the PLAY or the STOP button for the day. Then, press the

4) Set the start time

First, press the PLAY or the STOP Button for the hour. Then, press the F.FWD Button. Next, press the PLAY or the STOP Button for the minute. Then, press And then, press the PLAY or the STOP Button, then, press the F.FWD Button.

5) Set the end time

Follow the same instructions as "Set the start time" to set the end time.

6) Set the channel number

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly for the desired channel number. Then, press the F.FWD Button.

If you connected the DVD/VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 17, set the DVD/VCR to channel 3 or 4 i.e. the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the back of the cable box or the satellite box. Then, select the channel you want to record with the cable box or satellite box. Leave the cable box or satellite box on for timer recording.

7) Set the tape speed

Press the PLAY or the STOP Button repeatedly for the desired tape speed. Then, press the F.FWD Button.

5 To set another program, repeat step [4]. To exit from the set up screen, press the CLEAR/C.RESET Button (You only exit from the set up screen. the information you entered for the timer recording will not be cleared).

6 When you finish programming, press the TIMER SET Button to activate the timer.

• As the TIMER SET light comes on the VCR becomes STANDBY status, and switches to DVD OUTPUT mode automatically.
• When DVD sits idle for more than thirty-five minutes, the screen saver will be turned off automatically. If you press the TIMER SET Button under such condition, the DVD/VCR power will be turned off and become STANDBY status.

TO CLEAR A PROGRAM

Follow the steps from 2 to 3. Select the program number you want to clear, and then press the REW Button.

• If there is a power failure or the DVD/VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost.

• If a tape ends during TIMER RECORDING, the VCR will stop, eject the tape, and switch to the DVD mode automatically as the TIMER SET light blinks. (If the DVD power is off, the DVD/VCR will become STANDBY status).

• If a tape is not in the DVD/VCR or does not have a safety tab, the TIMER SET light flashes and timer recording will not operate. Please insert a recordable tape.

• When all timer recordings are finished, the TIMER SET light will flash. To use the DVD/VCR again as usual, press the TIMER SET Button to disable the flashing TIMER SET light, then press the VCR/TV Button to select the VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appear. Press the VCR Button to choose VCR or DVD mode, then continue with the other features as described in this manual.
• When timer recordings are set, the TIMER SET light will come on. To use the DVD/VCR as usual until the time for the recording, press the TIMER SET Button so that the TIMER SET light disappears. Press the VCR/TV Button to choose the VCR position. The VCR/TV light will come on. Press the VCR Button to choose VCR or DVD modes, then continue with the other features as described in this manual.

If you want to use the DVD during a VCR timer recording or while the TIMER SET light is on or flashes.

- You can use the DVD while the TIMER SET light is on or flashes, or during a timer recording. Press the POWER/STANDBY Button to turn on the DVD/VCR. Press the VCR/TV Button to choose VCR position. Press the DVD Button on the remote control to choose DVD mode, then continue with the other DVD features as described in this manual. You don't have to set the TIMER off to use the DVD.

TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM ALREADY STARTED

Press the STOP/EJECT or TIMER SET Button on the DVD/VCR.

TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM

1 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER Button. (If the DVD/VCR is in TIMER STAND-BY status, press the TIMER SET Button instead of the POWER Button.)
2 Select main menu by pressing the MENU Button.
3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button. Then, press the F.FWD Button.

4 Select the program number which you want to check by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button.

• The details of the selected program appears on the TV screen.
• Go to the digit you want to change by pressing the F.FWD or the REW Button. Then, enter correct numbers by pressing the PLAY or STOP Button.
• You may cancel the entire program by pressing the REW Button while the program number flashes.

5 Press the CLEAR/C.RESET Button to exit.

6 Press the TIMER SET Button to return to timer stand-by mode.

You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment.

Warning:

Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws.

Connect the recording DVD/VCR (this unit), the playing VCR (another source) and your TV using the following diagram.

- You can use the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the front panel of the DVD/VCR instead of using the jacks on the back.

[Recording VCR] (this unit) Coaxial cable (supplied) [TV set] (Use for monitoring) ANT in Audio/Video cables (not supplied) [Playing VCR] (another source)

1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.

2 Insert a tape with a safety tab into the recording VCR.

3 Press the SPEED Button on the recording VCR to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).

• When you use the A/V input jacks on the back of the DVD/VCR, select "L1" position by pressing [0], [0], [1] on the remote control or the CHANNEL(▲/▼) Buttons.
• When you use the A/V input jacks on the front of the DVD/VCR, select "L2" position by pressing [0], [0], [2] on the remote control or the CHANNEL(▲/▼) Buttons.

Note

“L1” and “L2” are found before the lowest memorized channel. (Example: CH2)

4 Press the IRT Button on the recording VCR.

5 Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.

- For best results during dubbing, use the DVD/VCR's front panel controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect the playing

DVD/VCR's operation.

• Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type connectors. Standard audio cables are not recommended.
• You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, or other audio/video component with A/V outputs in place of the playing VCR.

TO MONITOR THE RECORDING

1 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
- Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the DVD/VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

2 Press the VCR/TV Button on the recording VCR so that the VCR/TV Light comes on.

MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM

VCR

When you play a VHS tape, or receive a broadcast on the DVD/VCR tuner channel you are watching, the current

status will appear when you press the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. When you record a MTS broadcast signal, you need to set it to MTS mode.

STOP 12:00AM CH 32 STEREO SAP SP 0:00:00 HIFI 1)* 2)*

1)* When a program is broadcast in stereo, STEREO appears. When a program is broadcast in second audio, SAP appears.

- Although a program may be broadcast in both stereo and sub audio, you must select the Recording mode to TV STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.

2)* While the VCR is set in HiFi stereo mode, HiFi appears on the TV screen. While the VCR is set in monaural (MONO) mode, HiFi disappears from the TV screen.

- If you play non-HiFi tapes while the VCR is set in HiFi, HiFi will disappear from the TV screen and the VCR will automatically play in monaural.

MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE

Type of broadcast	Display on the TV screen	STEREO/SAP Selection	Hi-Fi audio track (2-channel)		Normal audio track
Regular (monaural audio)	-None-	-Invalid-	L-channel	R-channel	Mono
			Mono	Mono
Stereo broadcast	STEREO	-Invalid-	L	R	L+R
Bilingual broadcast	SAP	TV STEREO*	Main audio program	Main audio program	Main audio program
		SAP*	Sub audio program	Sub audio program	Sub audio program
Stereo & Bilingual broadcast	STEREO SAP	TV STEREO*	L	R	L+R
		SAP*	Sub audio program	Sub audio program	Sub audio program

* You must select the recording mode to TV STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.

AUTO REWIND

When a tape reaches the end during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the DVD/VCR will eject the tape and switch itself off.

- The DVD/VCR will not rewind the tape automatically during timer recording or One Touch Recording.

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER

• This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change during blank portions of the tape.)
• The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than “0:00:00” on the tape counter.

PLAYING A DISC

PLAYING A DVD VIDEO OR AN AUDIO CD

CDDVD

Getting started

Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD/VCR. (Change the input system to suit the DVD/VCR, and check that the sound volume is correct.)

1 Press the POWER/STANDBY Button.

- The power will turn on.

Check that the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit. If not press the DVD Button on the remote control to switch to DVD/VCR mode.

2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE Button.

- The disc loading tray will open.

3 Place a disc into the tray.

- Make sure the disc is sitting properly in the correct recess, with the label side up.

Illustration of a hand using a circular tool to press or watch a mechanical component (no text or symbols visible)

4 Press the PLAY Button.

• The tray will close automatically, and playback will then start from the first chapter or the first track of the disc. With some discs, if the tray has been closed by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE Button, You need to press the PLAY Button to start the disc.
• When you playback the DVD which a title menu is recorded, it may appear on the screen. In this case, refer to “USING THE DVD MENUS” or “USING THE TITLE MENU”.

Notes

• While the setup menu is shown you can not open or close the tray.
• A “prohibited icon” may appear at the top-right on the TV screen during operation, warning that a prohibited operation has been encountered by the DVD/VCR or the disc.

• If a disc is dirty or has scratches, the pictures may appear distorted and the playback operation may stop. In such cases, clean the disc and unplug the power cord and then plug it again before resuming playback.
• With DVDs that use some titles for playback program signals, playback may start from the second title, or it may skip these titles.
• During the playback of two layered disc, pictures may stop for a moment. This happens when the 1st layer switches to the 2nd layer. This is not a malfunction.

USING THE DVD MENUS

DVD

Some DVDs contain their own menus, such as a guidance menu which describes the contents of the disc or a selection menu for sound, language and other customized settings.

1 Press the MENU Button.

• The DVD menu will appear.
2 Select the desired title.
- Press the arrow Buttons ( /// ) to change the setting, and then press the ENTER Button.
3 Playback will start from the selected title.

5 Press the STOP Button to stop play.

USING THE TITLE MENU

DVD

With a DVD containing a title menu, you can select desired titles from the menu.

1 Press the TOP MENU Button.

• The title menu will appear.
• With some discs, a title menu may appear automatically. In this case, skip to step 2.

2 Select the desired title.

- Press the arrow Buttons ( /// ) to select a desired title. And then press the ENTER Button.

CALLING UP A MENU SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK

For DVDs

• Press the MENU Button to call up the DVD menu.
• Press the TOP MENU Button to call up the title menu.

Note

- Contents of menus and corresponding menu operations may vary between discs. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc for details.

PAUSING PLAYBACK OR DISPLAYING A STILL PICTURE

MP3CDDVD

1 Press the PAUSE/STEP Button during play-back.

- Playback will pause, with sound muted.

2 Press the PLAY Button to resume playback.

RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE POINT WHERE PLAYBACK STOPPED

CDDVD

1 Press the STOP Button during playback.

- Playback will stop, and then appear the resuming message at the center.

Press 'PLAY' to play from here. To play the beginning, press 'STOP' first and then 'PLAY'.

2 Press the PLAY Button. Playback will start from the point where the previous playback session was stopped.

Note

- The resume function can be reset by pressing the STOP Button twice or by opening the disc loading tray.

STEPPING THROUGH FRAMES

DVD

1 Press the PAUSE/STEP Button while playback is paused.

- The next picture frame is displayed with sound muted each time the Button is pressed.

2 Press the PLAY Button to resume playback.

FAST FORWARD/REVERSE

CDDVD

STARTING FROM A DESIRED TRACK

CD

1 Press the FF SEARCH ▶▶ or FR SEARCH ◀◀Button during playback.

• For DVDs pressing the FF SEARCH ▶▶ or FR SEARCH ◀◀Button cycles the playback speed in four steps. In case of DVDs, the sound will mute.
• For audio CDs, the playback speed is ×16 fixed.

FR SEARCH Button

FF SEARCH ▶▶ Button

graph LR
    A["x2"] --> B["x3"]
    B --> C["x30"]
    C --> D["x60"]

2 Press the PLAY Button to return to normal playback speed.

- FAST FORWARD or REVERSE from a TITLE to other TITLEs is not possible.

SLOW MOTION

CDDVD

1 Press the FWD ▶▶ Button while playback is paused. (Sound remains muted.)

• Slow motion mode will be activated.
• Pressing the FWD ▶▶ Button cycles the playback speed in three steps. Select the appropriate speed while referring to the speed indication on the screen.

graph TD
    A["Input"] --> B["Step 1: ×1/16"]
    B --> C["Step 2: ×1/8"]
    C --> D["Step 3: ×1/2"]

2 Press the PLAY Button to return to normal playback speed.

Notes

• Slow playback is not available with audio CDs.
• Reverse slow motion is not available.
• Slow playback from a TITLE to other TITLE is not possible.

There are 2 ways you can jump to a desired track.

By using only the NUMERIC Buttons.

1 Directly enter the desired track number with the numeric Buttons when the disc is being played, stopped, or paused.

By using the 'SEARCH MODE' Button.

1 Press 'SEARCH MODE' Button.

- Track search display will show up.

2 Enter the desired track number with the numeric Buttons (If you are entering a single digit number press "0" first).

- In either way, when you finish entering the number, the selected track will start automatically.

Notes

- If you didn't press "0" before entering the single digit number, you have to press 'ENTER' Button to go to the desired track.

STARTING FROM A DESIRED TITLE OR CHAPTER

DVD

There are 2 ways you can jump to a desired title or a chapter.

By using the 'SEARCH MODE' Button.

1 Press 'SEARCH MODE' Button.

- Title/Chapter search display will show up.

2 If you wish to perform a title search, select 'TT'. If you wish to perform a chapter search, select 'CH' with ▲/▼Buttons.

3 Enter the desired title or chapter number with the numeric Buttons (If you are entering a single digit number press "0" first).

- When you finish entering the number, the selected title or chapter will start automatically.

Notes

- If you didn't press "0" before entering the single digit number, you have to press ENTER to go to the desired title or the chapter.

By using only the NUMERIC Buttons.

TITLE SEARCH:

1 Directly enter the desired title number with the numeric Buttons when the disc is stopped.

CHAPTER SEARCH:

1 Directly enter the desired chapter number with the numeric Buttons when the disc is being played or paused.

- When you finish entering the number, the selected title or chapter will start automatically.

DVDCD

TRICKS WITH THE SKIP BUTTONS (◀◀, ▶▶▶) If the SKIP Button ▶▶▶ is pressed during playback or while playback is paused, the current track/chapter will be skipped and the next track/chapter will start. When the SKIP Button ◀◀◀ is pressed once, the top of the current track/chapter will be located for replaying. When the SKIP Button ◀◀◀ is pressed again within 2-seconds after play-back begins, the previous track/chapter will be located.

STARTING FROM A DESIRED TIME COUNT

CDDVD

1 Press the SEARCH MODE Button twice.

2 Press the numeric Buttons to set the desired time count.

- Example: 1 hour, 23 minutes and 30 seconds 1 2 3 3 0

Notes

• In the case of DVD, Time Search in Title is effective. (But Time Search in Chapter is ineffective.)
• In the case of CD, Time Search in Track is effective. (But Time Search in the entire disc is ineffective.)
• Playback from a desired time count is not available with some discs or if the unit is in stop mode.
• If wrong numbers are entered, press the CLEAR/C. RESET Button and re-enter the correct numbers.

MARKER

CDD

You can define the part to be called back.

1 Press the SEARCH MODE Button three times during playback.

Set the marker

- Using the cursor (◀/▶) Button, position the cursor on to the marker number shown as "NOT SET". Press the ENTER Button when the screen to be reviewed appears. The marked time will be displayed. Up to 5 points can be marked.

Call back the marker

- Using the cursor (◀/▶) Button, position the cursor on to the marker number to be called back and press the ENTER Button.

Clear the marker

- Using the cursor (◀/▶) Button, position the cursor on to the marker number to be cleared and press the CLEAR/C. RESET Button. To clear all markers, place the cursor on “AC” (All clear markers) and press the ENTER Button.

2 Press the SEARCH MODE Button or the RETURN Button to exit the display.

RANDOM (Audio CD)

CD

1 Press the MODE Button in stop mode.

- The program setting menu screen will appear.

2 Press the MODE Button again.

RANDOM START: PLAY EXIT: NONE

3 Press the PLAY Button. Random playback will then start.

Note

- Program playback is not available during random playback.

REPEAT

CDDVD

1 Press the REPEAT Button.

For DVDs

• A single title or chapter is played back repeatedly.
• Pressing the REPEAT Button cycles the display on the screen as follows.

graph LR
    A["REPEAT [OFF"]] --> B["No repeat playback."]
    B --> C["REPEAT [CHAPTER"]]
    C --> D["The current Chapter is played back repeatedly."]
    D --> E["REPEAT [TITLE"]]
    E --> F["The current Title is played back repeatedly."]

For audio CDs

• The whole disc or a single track is played back repeatedly.
• Pressing the REPEAT Button cycles the display on the screen through Off, Track and All.

graph TD
    A["REPEAT [OFF"]] --> B["No repeat playback."]
    C["REPEAT [TRACK"]] --> D["The current Track is played back repeatedly."]
    E["REPEAT [ALL"]] --> F["The whole Disc is played back repeatedly."]

If the REPEAT Button is pressed once during program/random playback, the current track is played back repeatedly.

If the REPEAT Button is pressed again, the program/random playback is performed repeatedly.

Notes

• Repeat playback is not available with some discs.
• The REPEAT setting will be cleared when moving to other title, chapter or track.
• Repeat playback is not function during A-B repeat playback.

A-B REPEAT

CDDVD

You can define a section to be played back repeatedly.

1 Press the A-B REPEAT Button during playback.

- The starting point (A) will then be selected.

2 Press the A-B REPEAT Button again at the end point (B) of the desired section.

- The selected section will be played back repeatedly.

3 To exit A-B repeat playback, press the A-B REPEAT Button and set it to OFF.

Notes

• With DVDs, the A-B repeat section can be set only within the current title.
• With audio CDs, the A-B repeat section can be set within the current track.
• A-B repeat is not available with some scenes in DVD.
• To cancel the A point which was set, press the CLEAR/C. RESET Button.
• A-B repeat playback does not function when title, chapter, or repeat (all) playback has been set.

PROGRAM (Audio CD)

CD

1 Press the MODE Button in stop mode.

- The program screen will appear.

PROGRAM TIME 0:00:00 1/1 START: PLAY DELETE CLEAVE FANOW: MODE EXIT: RETURN

2 Press the numeric Buttons to enter the desired track numbers.

- 50 programs can be displayed at once on the screen. Press “▼” to go to the next page.

PROGRAM TIME 2:07:43 I/ 02 05 07 04 10 14 06 15 21 08 20 28 10 25 35 12 30 42 11 34 49 16 40 58 18 45 63 01 03 START: PKY DELETE: CLEAR RANDOM X10F EXIT: FREEBA

3 Press the PLAY Button.

• Playback will start in the programmed order.
• While the program is being played back, the STOP Button works as follows.
• Press the STOP Button once and then the PLAY Button again, playback will restart from the point where the STOP Button was pressed. (Program continued)
• Program will be cleared when you turn the power off.
  TO CLEAR THE PROGRAM
• Press the STOP Button twice, and the program will be cleared.

Notes

• Adding programs is not possible during program playback. You must stop the current playback before such operations can be carried out.
• Press the CLEAR/C. RESET Button to cancel a program. The most recently entered program will then be deleted.
• Up to 99 programs can be entered.
• Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during program playback.
• Program settings are cleared when the power is turned off or the disc loading tray is opened.
• Press the MODE Button to check the programmed setting.

ZOOM PLAYBACK (enlargement on-screen)

DVD

Images can be enlarged on the screen to your taste.

1 Press the ZOOM Button during playback.

• An image will be enlarged at the center of the screen.
• Pressing the ZOOM Button cycles the zooming images in two steps.

graph LR
    A["User Icon"] --> B["ZOOM [X4"]]
    B --> C["ZOOM [X2"]]
    C --> D["ZOOM [OFF"]]
    D --> E["Hand Gesture"]

2 When the cursor (▲/▼/◄/►) Button is pressed during zoom play, the part to be zoomed moves.

• The zooming frame can be moved from the center .... 4 steps to the right. 4 steps to the left. 4 steps to the top. 4 steps to the bottom when 2 time zooming, and 6 steps each when 4 time zooming.
• Current position will be displayed on the right-bottom of the screen. Press the ENTER Button, and the display disappears.

graph TD
    A["Step 1: Two people with boxes"] --> B["Step 2: Two people with boxes"]
    B --> C["Step 3: Two people with boxes"]
    C --> D["Step 4: Two people with boxes"]
    D --> E["End"]

Note

- Zooming function does not work while disc menu is shown.

PLAYING AN MP3 DISC

MP3

1 Insert an MP3 file-recorded disc.

• The MP3 menu screen shows up.
• “+” appears at the head of the album name.
• The player can recognize 255 ALBUMS and TRACKS altogether.
• If all the TRACKS cannot be displayed at once on the screen, “▼” appears to go to the next page. If there is a previous page, “▲” appears on-screen. On the left of “▼”, the current page and the total number of pages are displayed.

2 Press the PLAY Button after the following operation.

[FIRST PLAY]

Select FIRST PLAY with ▲/▼.

[TRACK]

Select the desired TRACK with ▲/▼.

[ALBUM]

Select the desired ALBUM with ▲/▼ and call the TRACKs with ENTER Button.

• Press the ENTER or ▶ Button to go to the next hierarchy.
• Press the ◀ Button to go back to the previous hierarchy.
• Press the TOP MENU Button to go back to the top hierarchy.
• ALBUMS can be played up to the 8th hierarchy.

3 To stop the play, press the STOP Button.

CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DURING MP3 DISC PLAY

MP3

The information on an MP3 disc in play can be checked.

1 Press the DISPLAY Button during playback.

- The TRACK currently in play will be highlighted.

ALBUM NAME TRACK11 TRACK12 TRACK13 TRACK14 TRACK15

2 Press the DISPLAY Button again.

- The album name being displayed will be replaced by the elapsed time of the track.

- will be displayed when the repeat play has been selected.

0:02:31 TRACK11 TRACK12 TRACK13 TRACK14 TRACK15

T : Track repeat

A : Album (folder) repeat

D : Disc repeat

3 Press the DISPLAY Button again, and the display screen disappears.

PLAYING AN MP3 DISC FROM A DESIRED TRACK

MP3

1 Press the SEARCH MODE Button during playback.

• The SEARCH menu shows up.

- The TRACK currently in play or under RESUME ON will be highlighted. In the case of RESUME OFF, the first track of the disc will be highlighted.

- Press the RETURN Button, and the SEARCH menu disappears.

ALBUM NAME +ALBUM01 TRACK11 TRACK12 TRACK13 TRACK14 1/15 ▼ SELECT: ▼/▼ ENTER: ▶ RETURN: ▼ START: PLAY

2 Using the ▲/▼ Buttons, select a track to be played. Then press the PLAY Button to start playing.

Notes

- During play, a desired track can be directly searched. Just type in the TRACK number with the numeric Buttons.

- If the typed TRACK number is not available, the "disable" symbol appears and the direct search mode is cancelled.

- Playback cannot be started from a desired time count.

PLAYING AN MP3 DISC AT RANDOM

MP3

1 Press the MODE Button twice in STOP mode.

- The program setting menu screen will appear.

graph TD
    A["RANDOM"] --> B["START PLAY"]
    B --> C["EXIT MODE"]

2 Press the PLAY Button.

- Random play starts.

PLAYING AN MP3 DISC IN A PROGRAMMED WAY

MP3

1 Press the MODE Button in STOP mode.

• The program screen shows up.

PROGRAM - ALBUM NAME +ALBUM01 +ALBUM02 +ALBUM03 TRACK01 TRACK02 1/1▼ 1/1 START : PLAY DELETE: FAR RANDOM: MODE EXIT: RETURN

2 Use the ARROW Buttons (▲/▼) to select a track. Then press the ENTER Button to save it in a program.

- When an ALBUM name is highlighted, press the ▼Button, and the next hierarchy shows up.

PROGRAM - ALBUM01 +ALBUM11 +ALBUM12 TRACK11 TRACK12 TRACK13 1/11▼ TRACK11 1/1 START: PLAY DELETE: CLEAR RANDOM: MODE EXIT: RETURN

• Press the ▲ Button to go back to the upper hierarchy.
• If the entire program cannot be displayed at once on the screen, “▼” appears to go to the next page.

3 When the disc has been programmed, press the PLAY Button.

- Programmed play starts.

Notes

• Press the CLEAR/C. RESET Button, and the last-programmed entry will be deleted.
• Press the RETURN Button, and the STOP screen will show up with the program contents in memory.
• The program setting will be cancelled when the power is turned off or the disc tray is opened.
• Program will be cleared when you turn the power off.
  TO CLEAR THE PROGRAM
• Press the STOP Button twice, and the program will be cleared.

SETTINGS

CHANGING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE OR SOUND MODE

CD D

The DVD/VCR has a function which allows you to select the desired audio language and sound mode.

For DVDs

Press the AUDIO Button during playback, and then press the AUDIO Button to select the desired audio language.

- The audio language can be changed if multiple languages are recorded on the DVD being played.

- For some Audio language, three dashes (---) may appear instead of a three-letter abbreviation for the language (ENG, FRE, etc.).

For audio CDs

Press the AUDIO Button during playback.

Pressing the AUDIO Button cycles the sound mode through STEREO, L-CH and R-CH.

graph TD
    A["AUDIO STEREO"] --> B["Both right and left channels are active (stereo)"]
    C["AUDIO L-CH"] --> D["Only the left channel is active"]
    E["AUDIO R-CH"] --> F["Only the right channel is active"]

Notes

• Pressing the Audio Button may not work on some DVDs with multiple audio languages (e.g. DVDs which allow audio language setting on the disc menu). Operation varies between discs, so refer to the manual accompanying the disc.
• Current audio language and sound mode will be displayed when you press the AUDIO Button at first.
• If a desired language is not shown after pressing the Audio Button several times, the disc does not have an audio source in that language.
• The audio language resets to the one which has been selected in the setup mode, every time the power is turned on or discs are replaced. If that language is not available on a disc, a language defined by the disc is selected.
• The screen display will disappear after about 5 seconds.
• If you use DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, the sound mode of audio CDs can not be changed.

CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

DVD

The DVD/VCR has a function which allows you to select the desired language for subtitles.

1 Press the SUBTITLE Button during playback, and then press the SUBTITLE Button to select the desired subtitle language.

• The subtitle language can be changed if the subtitles are recorded in multiple languages on the DVD being played.
• The subtitle language cannot be changed if the subtitles are recorded in a single language on the DVD being played.

graph TD
    A["SUBTITLE 1.ENG/6"] --> B["SUBTITLE 2.FRE/6"]
    B --> C["..."]
    C --> D["SUBTITLE OFF"]
    D --> E["OFF"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333

• Pressing the SUBTITLE Button cycles the subtitle language from SUBTITLE 1, SUBTITLE 2 and all the languages recorded.
• Current subtitle mode will be displayed when you press the SUBTITLE Button at first.
• Press the SUBTITLE Button, and then press the cursor (◀/▶) Button to set it to on or off.

HELLO → Bonjour

Notes

• For some Audio language, three dashes (---) may appear instead of a three-letter abbreviation for the language (ENG, FRE, etc.).
• Some discs allow subtitle language setting on the disc menu. (Operation varies between discs, so refer to the manual accompanying the disc.)

• If the desired language is not shown after pressing the SUBTITLE Button several times, the disc does not have subtitles in that language.

• The subtitle language resets to the one which has been selected in the setup mode, every time the power is turned on or discs are replaced. If that language is not available on a disc, a language defined by the disc is selected.

• It may take time to display the subtitles in the selected language.
• The screen display will disappear after about 5 seconds.
• When “SUBTITLE NOT AVAILABLE” appears on-screen, it means no subtitle is recorded on the scene.

CHANGING THE CAMERA ANGLE (Multi-Angle Pictures)

DVD

The DVD/VCR has a function which allows you to select the desired camera angle.

1 Press the ANGLE Button during playback.

• If the disc contains sequences recorded from different camera angles, the angle icon (☐) will appear at the top-right of the screen. You can change the camera angle when the icon appears on the screen.
• The camera angle cannot be changed if the disc does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles.

2 Press the ANGLE Button while the angle number is shown on the screen.

graph TD
    A["ANGLE 178"] --> B["Arrow"]
    C["ANGLE 278"] --> D["Arrow"]
    E["..."] --> F["Arrow"]
    G["ANGLE 878"] --> H["Arrow"]
    I["Angle 1"] --> J["Arrow"]
    K["Angle 2"] --> L["Arrow"]
    M["Angle 8"] --> N["Arrow"]

Notes

• The screen display will disappear after about 5 seconds.
• Current camera angle will be displayed when you press the ANGLE Button at first.

CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

CDDVD

• Use the number Button to start from a desired track.
  3 Press the DISPLAY Button to exit the display.

You can check the information about the disc by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control.

For DVDs

1 Press the DISPLAY Button during playback.

CH(Chapter): Current chapter number / the number of total chapter. CH 7/49 0:01:46 -0:03:27 TIME: Elapsed time of the current chapter and remaining time of the current chapter.

2 Press the DISPLAY Button again.

TT(Title): Current title number / the number of total titles. TT 1/2 0:00:00 -1:23:45 TIME: Elapsed time of the current title on remaining time of the current title.

- Use the number Button to start from a desired chapter.

3 Press the DISPLAY Button again.

BIT RATE C L0 • BIT RATE indicator will appear. • BIT RATE shows the quantity of information which is recorded in DVD. • Layer number (*1) L0: Layer 0 is playing back L1: Layer 1 is playing back • Current Repeat setting (*2) C: Chapter repeat T: Title repeat A B: A-B repeat

*1) It appears when the layered disc is playing back
*2) It appears when Repeat play back is set.

4 Press the DISPLAY Button or the RETURN Button to exit the display.

For audio CDs

1 Press the DISPLAY Button during playback.

TR(Track): Current track number / the number of total tracks. TR 4/12 0:03:21 -0:02:15 TIME: Elapsed time of the current track and remaining time of the current track.

2 Press the DISPLAY Button again.

ALL: 4/12 0:13:45 -0:45:40 ALL: Current track number / the number of total tracks. TIME: Elapsed time of the current disk and remaining time of the current disc.

You can select the BLACK LEVEL ON to make the black areas of the picture brighter.

1 Press the MODE Button during playback.

- The setup screen will appear.

2 Press the ENTER Button to set it on or off.

• ON : It makes the dark parts brighter.(Default : ON) OFF : Original picture which is recorded on the disc will be shown.
• Press the RETURN Button to exit the display.

You can enjoy stereophonic sound system when you playback Dolby Digital and PCM 48kHz sound.

1 Press the SURROUND Button during playback. or

Press the MODE Button twice.

- The setup screen will appear.

2 Press the SURROUND Button to turn it on or off. or

Press the ENTER Button.

ON : SRS TruSurround on

OFF : SRS TruSurround off (Default : OFF)

• Press the RETURN Button to exit the display.
• SRS TruSurround is available only when the DVD/VCR is connected to a TV or stereo using the red and white AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR.

LANGUAGE SETTINGS

DVD

1 Press the SETUP Button in STOP mode.

- The setup screen will appear.

SETUP MENU 1. LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2. DISPLAY OPTIONS 3. AUDIO OPTIONS 4. PARENTAL SELECT: /SET : EXIT: EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

2 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select Language, and then press the ENTER Button.

SETUP MENU 1. LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2. DISPLAY OPTIONS 3. AUDIO OPTIONS 4. PARENTAL SELECT: ▼/√ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

3 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER Button.

SETUP MENU LANGUAGE OPTIONS 1. AUDIO ORIGINAL 2. SUBTITLE OFF 3. DISC MENU ORIGINAL 4. PLAYER MENU ENGLISH SELECT: ▲ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

AUDIO:

(Voice is played back in selected language.)

SETUP MENU LANGUAGE OPTIONS 1. AUDIO ORIGINAL 2. SUBTITLE OFF 3. DISC MENU ORIGINAL 4. PLAYER MENU ENGLISH SELECT: ▼/SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

SUBTITLE:

(Subtitles are shown in selected language.)

SETUP MENU LANGUAGE OPTIONS 1. AUDIO ORIGINAL 2. SUBTITLE OFF 3. DISC MENU ORIGINAL 4. PLAYER MENU ENGLISH SELECT: ▼√T : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

DISC MENU:

(The disc menu appears in selected language.)

SETUP MENU LANGUAGE OPTIONS 1. AUDIO ORIGINAL 2. SUBTITLE OFF 3. DISC MENU ORIGINAL 4. PLAYER MENU ENGLISH SELECT: ▼▼T : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

PLAYER MENU:

(The on-screen display appears in selected language.)

4 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select a desired item, and then press the ENTER Button.

- If “OTHER” is selected on the “AUDIO LANGUAGE” “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE” or “DISC MENU LANGUAGE” setting screen, the Language Code setting screen will appear. Press the numeric Buttons to enter the desired language code while referring to the list on page 40.

SETUP MENU LANGUAGE OPTIONS AUDIO LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CODE Please enter a 4-digit Language code. EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

5 Press the SETUP Button.

- The setup mode will be canceled and the ordinary screen will appear.

Notes

• Language Setting for Audio and Subtitle is not available with some discs. Then use the Audio and Subtitle Button. Details are on pages 33 and 34.
• You can also select the item by pressing the numbers which are displayed with the item.
• When you change the setup items, press the STOP Button if you are in playback mode.
• While the setup menu is shown you can not open or close the tray.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

DVD

1 Press the SETUP Button in STOP mode.

- The setup screen will appear.

SETUP MENU 1. LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2. DISPLAY OPTIONS 3. AUDIO OPTIONS 4. PARENTAL SELECT: ▲ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

2 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER Button.

SETUP MENU 1. LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2. DISPLAY OPTIONS 3. AUDIO OPTIONS 4. PARENTAL SELECT: ▲= SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

3 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER Button.

SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS 1.TV ASPECT 4:3 L-BOX 2.FRONT DISPLAY BRIGHT 3.ANGLE MARK ON 4.AUTO POWER OFF ON SELECT: ▲/ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL RETURN

TV ASPECT

(Default : LETTER BOX)

4:3 L-BOX: Wide screen with black bars on top and bottom

4:3 PAN-SCAN : Full height picture, trimmed both sides

16:9 WIDE : If wide screen TV is connected

SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS TV ASPECT 1.4:3 LETTER BOX 2.4:3 PAN-SCAN 3.16:9 WIDE SELECT: ▼ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS 1.TV ASPECT 4:3 L-BOX 2.FRONT DISPLAY BRIGHT 3.ANGLE MARK ON 4.AUTO POWER OFF ON SELECT: ▲/√ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

FRONT DISPLAY (Default : BRIGHT)

Adjust the brightness of the display of the unit.

AUTO DIM: Stays dim only during playback.

SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS FRONT DISPLAY 1.BRIGHT 2.DIM 3.AUTO DIM SELECT: ▼ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS 1.TV ASPECT 4/3 L-BOX 2.FRONT DISPLAY BRIGHT 3.ANGLE MARK ON 4.AUTO POWER OFF ON SELECT: ▲ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

ANGLE MARK (Default : ON)

Display or not display the Angle icon on the screen.

SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS 1. TV ASPECT 4:3 L-BOX 2. FRONT DISPLAY BRIGHT 3. ANGLE MARK OFF 4. AUTO POWER OFF ON SELECT: ▲ F-Z T : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

AUTO POWER OFF (Default : ON)

Set or not set to turn off after the screen saver is started and no keys are pressed for 30 minutes.

4 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select a desired item, and then press the ENTER Button.

5 Press the SETUP Button.

- The setup mode will be canceled and the ordinary screen will appear.

Notes

• Be sure to press the SETUP Button, or the setting will not work.
• You can also choose the item by pressing the numbers.
• While the setup menu is shown you can not open or close the tray.

AUDIO SETTINGS

DVD

1 Press the SETUP Button in STOP mode.

- The setup screen will appear.

SETUP MENU 1. LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2. DISPLAY OPTIONS 3. AUDIO OPTIONS 4. PARENTAL SELECT: ▲/□-T : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

2 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select Audio and then press the ENTER Button.

SETUP MENU 1. LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2. DISPLAY OPTIONS 3. AUDIO OPTIONS 4. PARENTAL SELECT: ▲ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

3 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER Button.

DRC (Default : OFF)

On : DRC

(Dynamic Range Control)

• This function is for controlling the range of sound volume. By compressing the range of sound volume, it is possible not only to suppress the output of loud sound at night and but also to raise the volume of low sound.
• This function is effective only for the sound recorded by Dolby Digital recording.

SETUP MENU AUDIO OPTIONS 1.DRC OFF 2.DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM 3.DTS OFF 4.DOWN SAMPLING AUTO SELECT: ▼ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

Dolby Digital (default : BITSTREAM) BITSTREAM : Output by Dolby Digital Set to BITSTREAM when the unit is connected to Dolby Digital Decoder. To turn off Dolby Digital, set at PCM.

SETUP MENU AUDIO OPTIONS 1.DRC OFF 2.DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM 3.DTS OFF 4.DOWN SAMPLING AUTO SELECT: ▼ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

DTS (Default : OFF)

BITSTREAM : Output DTS sound

Set to BITSTREAM when the unit is connected to DTS Decoder.

(Effective for DVD only. DTS CD output readily available without switching over.)

SETUP MENU AUDIO OPTIONS 1.DRC OFF 2.DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM 3.DTS OFF 4.DOWN SAMPLING AUTO SELECT: ▲/√SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

DOWN SAMPLING (Default : AUTO)

Set the output for the DVD recorded in PCM 96kHz (96kHz or 48kHz, or AUTO)

- Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER Button.

SETUP MENU AUDIO OPTIONS 1.DRC OFF 2.DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM 3.DTS OFF 4.DOWN SAMPLING AUTO SELECT: ▲ SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

SETUP MENU AUDIO OPTIONS DOWN SAMPLING 1.AUTO 2.43kHz 3.96kHz SELECT: ▲/SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

When playing a disc with copyright protection

- If you select 96kHz, copyright protection will be activated and no sound will come out. If you select AUTO, sound will be down sampled at 48kHz.

4 Press the SETUP Button.

- The setup mode will be canceled and the ordinary screen will appear.

Note

- While the setup menu is shown you can not open or close the tray.

PARENTAL LOCK

DVD

1 Press the SETUP Button in STOP mode.

- The setup screen will appear.

SETUP MENU 1. LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2. DISPLAY OPTIONS 3. AUDIO OPTIONS 4. PARENTAL SELECT: ▲/SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

2 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select PARENTAL, and then press the ENTER Button.

SETUP MENU 1. LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2. DISPLAY OPTIONS 3. AUDIO OPTIONS 4. PARENTAL SELECT: ▲/SET : ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

3 Press the Number Buttons to enter a 4-digit password (you can use any 4-digits except for 4737), and then press the ENTER Button.

• This number will be used as the password from the second time onward.
• By entering the password, you can then change the control level and password settings.
• If you want to change the password, select "CHANGE" and enter a new password. Then press the ENTER Button.

graph TD
    A["SETUP MENU"] --> B["PARENTAL CONTROL"]
    B --> C["CREATE PASSWORD"]
    C --> D["Enter password."]
    D --> E["EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN"]

4 Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER Button.

When Parental Level is selected

- Press the ▲/▼ Buttons to select an item from ALL or 8 to 1, and then press the ENTER Button.

SETUP MENU PARENTAL CONTROL 1.RATING LEVEL ALL 2.CHANGES SELECT: ▼/▼ SET: ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

SETUP MENU PARENTAL CONTROL RATING LEVEL ALL LEVEL 8 ADULT LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 SELECT: /✓ SET: ENTER EXIT: SETUP CANCEL: RETURN

5 Press the SETUP Button.

- The setup mode will be canceled and the ordinary screen will appear.

CONTROL LEVELS

• ALL

All parental lock is cancelled.

- Level 8 ADULT

DVD software of any grade (adult/general/children) can be played back.

- Levels 7 to 2

Only DVD software intended for general use and children can be played back.

- Level 1 KIDS SAFE

Only DVD software intended for children can be played back, with those intended for adult and general use prohibited.

Notes

• With some DVDs, it may be difficult to find if they are compatible with parental lock. Be sure to check if the parental lock function operates in the way that you have set.
• Record the password in case you forget it.
• While the setup menu is shown you can not open or close the tray.

1) Press the 4, 7, 3, 7 at step 3.
- Password will be cleared and parental level will be set to ALL.
2) Proceed the above steps 3-5 again.

LANGUAGE CODE LIST

No.	Language Country code		No.	Language Country code
1	Afar	4747	69	Latvian; Lettish	5868
2	Abkhazian	4748	70	Malagasy	5953
3	Afrikaans	4752	71	Maori	5955
4	Amharic	4759	72	Macedonian	5957
5	Arabic	4764	73	Malayalam	5958
6	Assamese	4765	74	Mongolian	5960
7	Aymara	4771	75	Moldavian	5961
8	Azerbaijani	4772	76	Marathi	5964
9	Bashkir	4847	77	Malay	5965
10	Byelorussian	4851	78	Maltese	5966
11	Bulgarian	4853	79	Burmese	5971
12	Bihari	4854	80	Nauru	6047
13	Bislama	4855	81	Nepali	6051
14	Bengali; Bangla	4860	82	Dutch [DUT]	6058
15	Tibetan	4861	83	Norwegian [NOR]	6061
16	Breton	4864	84	Occitan	6149
17	Catalan	4947	85	(Afan) Oromo	6159
18	Corsican	4961	86	Oriya	6164
19	Czech	4965	87	Panjabi	6247
20	Welsh	4971	88	Polish	6258
21	Danish [DAN]	5047	89	Pashto; Pushto	6265
22	German [GER]	5051	90	Portuguese [POR]	6266
23	Bhutani	5072	91	Quechua	6367
24	Greek [GRE]	5158	92	Rhaeto-Romance	6459
25	English [ENG]	5160	93	Kirundi	6460
26	Esperanto	5161	94	Romanian [RUM]	6461
27	Spanish [SPA]	5165	95	Russian [RUS]	6467
28	Estonian	5166	96	Kinyarwanda	6469
29	Basque	5167	97	Sanskrit	6547
30	Persian	5247	98	Sindhi	6550
31	Finnish [FIN]	5255	99	Sangho	6553
32	Fiji	5256	100	Serbo-Croatian	6554
33	Faroese	5261	101	Singhalese	6555
34	French [FRE]	5264	102	Slovak	6557
35	Frisian	5271	103	Slovenian	6558
36	Irish [IRI]	5347	104	Samoan	6559
37	Scots Gaelic	5350	105	Shona	6560
38	Galician	5358	106	Somali	6561
39	Guarani	5360	107	Albanian	6563
40	Gujarati	5367	108	Serbian	6564
41	Hausa	5447	109	Siswat	6565
42	Hindi	5455	110	Sesotho	6566
43	Croatian	5464	111	Sundanese	6567
44	Hungarian [HUN]	5467	112	Swedish [SWE]	6568
45	Armenian	5471	113	Swahili	6569
46	Interlingua	5547	114	Tamil	6647
47	Interlingue	5551	115	Telugu	6651
48	Inupiak	5557	116	Tajik	6653
49	Indonesian	5560	117	Thai	6654
50	Icelandic [ICE]	5565	118	Tigrinya	6655
51	Italian [ITA]	5566	119	Turkmen	6657
52	Hebrew	5569	120	Tagalog	6658
53	Japanese	5647	121	Setswana	6660
54	Yiddish	5655	122	Tonga	6661
55	Japanese [JPN]	5669	123	Turkish [TUR]	6664
56	Georgian	5747	124	Tsonga	6665
57	Kazakh	5757	125	Tatar	6666
58	Greenlandic	5758	126	Twi	6669
59	Cambodian	5759	127	Ukrainian	6757
60	Kannada	5760	128	Urdu	6764
61	Korean [KOR]	5761	129	Uzbek	6772
62	Kashmiri	5765	130	Vietnamese	6855
63	Kurdish	5767	131	Volapuk	6861
64	Kirghiz	5771	132	Wolof	6961
65	Latin	5847	133	Xhosa	7054
66	Lingala	5860	134	Yoruba	7161
67	Laothian	5861	135	Chinese [CHI]	7254
68	Lithuanian	5866	136	Zulu	7267

If you choose a Language that has a 3 letter language code, the code will be displayed every time you change the Audio or Subtitle language setting on pages 33 and 34. If you choose any other languages, ‘---’ will be displayed instead. (3 letter language code is written in bracket.)

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV

1 Turn off the TV.

2 Program the remote control

Aim the DVD's remote control at your TV set. Hold down the TV POWER/STANDBY Button while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart.

For example; If you have a Hitachi television, press the TV POWER and 1 at the same time. If this Button combination sends a signal that matches with your TV, the TV will turn on, and you'll know the remote is set to control the television.

NOTES:

• If that Button combination does not change the TV channel, go through the whole list of Button combinations one by one until you find one that does change your TV channel.
• Also, if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart, try all the number Buttons. One of them may work for you.
• If the TV channel still doesn't change after going through all the Button combinations listed, it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV.
• With some TVs, the VIDEO/TV Button may not function.

TV Brands Press the TV and This Number
HITACHI 1
SONY 2
RCA 3
SANYO 4
ZENITH	5
PANASONIC1	6
PANASONIC2	7
SHARP1	8
SHARP2	9
TOSHIBA	0
JVC	CLEAR
MITUBISHI	+10
MAGNAVOX	SUBTITLE
FUNAI	AUDIO
GOLDSTAR	DISPLAY

CONTROLLING THE TV

Once programmed, the DVD's remote control is ready to control the TV.

NOTE: Be aware that not all of your TV's functions may work even though the remote control is correctly programmed.

To operate the TV

• You can turn on your TV by pressing the TV POWER/STANDBY Button.
• You can change the channels with the CH (▲) or CH (▼) Button and the volumes with VOL ( ) or VOL ( ) Button for the TV.

To operate the DVD

Press the VIDEO/TV Button to operate your DVD with the remote.

If the DVD/VCR does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the player consulting the following checklist.

VCRD Mode

PROBLEM	CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power.	Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.Make sure the power is turned on.
The player does not respond to the remote control.	Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.Check the batteries in the remote control.Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary, remove all the obstacles between the sensor and the remote.You have to be within 7 m of the player.Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by pressing the DVD or VCR Button, whichever you need, on the remote control.

VCR Mode

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Timer recording is impossible.	Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.Make sure the power is off.Make sure the DVD/VCR clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode.	Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.Put the player in VCR mode. Press the VCR Button on the remote control so that the green VCR OUTPUT light is lit.
Playback picture is partially noisy.	Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing [CHANNEL] of the DVD/VCR.
Cannot view a tape but the audio is OK.	Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING”.Make sure the DVD/VCR is not in the Menu mode.
No, or poor, playback picture.	Select channel 3 or 4 on your TV, then press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR comes on.Fine tune your TV.
TV programs cannot be seen normally.	Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 3.Press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR/TV indicator on the DVD/VCR disappears.Press the VCR Button on the remote control to put it in the VCR mode. Check if the green VCR OUTPUT light is lit. Then, set it to the TV position by pressing the VCR/TV Button. The VCR/TV light goes off.
Video or color fades in and out when making a copy of a video tape.	You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection.
Cannot remove the tape.	Check if the player is in the VCR mode. If not, press the VCR Button on the remote control to switch the mode.
No picture	Connect the video cables firmly.Insert a correct video disc that plays on this player.Press the DVD Button on the remote control. Check if the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit. Then try other DVD feature Buttons.
Disc cannot be played	Insert the disc.Clean the disc.Place the disc correctly, with the label side up.Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.
No sound	Connect the audio cables firmly.Turn the power of the audio component on.Correct the audio output settings.Correct the input settings on the audio component.
Distorted picture	Connect the player directly to the TV.There are some cases where pictures may be slightly distorted, which are not a sign of a malfunction.Although pictures may stop for a moment, this is not a malfunction.
Audio or subtitle language does not match the setup.	The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD.This is not a malfunction.
The camera angle cannot be changed.	The DVD does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles.This is not a malfunction.
Audio or subtitle language cannot be changed.	The DVD does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language.This is not a malfunction.
“Prohibited icon” appears on the screen, prohibiting an operation.	That operation is prohibited by the player or the disc.This is not a malfunction.
The tray cannot be opened or closed.	Tray cannot be opened or closed while the setup menu is displayed. Cancel the setup menu.

Notes

Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this Owner's Manual for details on correct operations.

- Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during program playback.

SERVICING

Should your DVD/VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and please call our help line at 1-800-448-2244 to locate an Authorized Service Center.

CABINET CLEANING

• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD/VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the DVD/VCR. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
- Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your DVD/VCR may need to be cleaned.

1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please call our help line at 1-800-448-2244 to locate an Authorized Service Center.

NOTES:

• Remember to read the instructions included with the video head cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.

IF THE LASER OPTICAL PICKUP UNIT IS DIRTY

- If the player still does not perform properly when it is operated while referring to the relevant sections and to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE in this Owner's Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

DISC HANDLING

- Use discs which have the following logos on them. (Optical audio digital discs.)

- Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

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- Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

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• To clean-off, use a soft cloth.
• Do not use a hard cloth since this will mar the disc.
• Wipe the disc in a straight line from center to edge.
• Never wipe with a circular motion.

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- Do not use detergent or abrasive cleaning agents.

RECORD CLEANING SPRAY THINNER VOLATILE SOLVENT

Product type: DVD player with Video Cassette Recorder

Discs: DVD video

Audio CD

Video Cassette tape

Converter output: VHF Channel 3 or 4.

Power source: 120 V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5%

Power consumption: 25 W (standby: 7.2 W)

Operating temperature: 5^ C to 40^ C

Dimensions: W 17-1/8" (435 mm)

H 4" (99 mm)

D 10-1/2" (266 mm)

Weight: 8.8 lbs (4 kg)

• Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• If there is a discrepancy between languages, the default language will be English.

MEMO

HITACHI

Inspire the Next

TruSurround™ by SRS (●)®

MODÈLE

DV-PF2U

POWER/STANDBY VIDEO IN L [mmot] R AUDIO IN OPEN CLOSE STOP SKIP PLAY SKIP OUTPUT STROJECT ROW PLAY F FWD RT CHANNEL TIVER SET VCRTV GST.N SCARCH-SP

GUIDE D'UTILISATION

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(DV-RMPF2) (TS16905)

Deux piles AA

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75 ohm (5857952)

SYMBOLES UTILISÉS DANS CE MANUEL

MISE EN PLACE DES PILES....14

TruSurround ^™ by SRS(●), de SRS Labs, Inc. comme

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Remarques

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

CH3 CH4 Back of the DVD Player

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graph TD
    A["Top Stage"] --> B["Bottom Stage"]
    B --> C["Touche FWD: x1/16"]
    B --> D["Bottom Stage: x1/8"]
    B --> E["Bottom Stage: x1/2"]

RECHERCHE D'UN CHAPITRE:

graph TD
    A["Step 1: Two women are working"] --> B["Step 2: Two women are working"]
    B --> C["Step 3: Two women are working"]
    C --> D["Step 4: Two women are working"]
    D --> E["End"]

Remarque

DTS (Implicitement: NON)

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Dimensions: Largeur (435 mm) 17-1/8"

Hauteur (99 mm) 4"

Poids: 4 kg (8,8 lbs)

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1. Cienne la tapa.

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Notas

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Tape Speed	Recording/Playback Time
Type of tape T60	T120 T160
SP mode 1 hour	2 hours 2-2/3 hours
SLP mode 3 hours	6 hours 8 hours

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graph TD
    A["Top Block"] --> B["Step 1: ×1/16"]
    B --> C["Step 2: ×1/8"]
    C --> D["Step 3: ×1/2"]

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Nota

- If the player still does not perform properly when it is operated while referring to the relevant sections and to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE in this Owner's Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

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Illustration of an open CD inside a case with a hand holding a circular disc (no text or symbols)

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HITACHI service hotline To locate an HITACHI servi the continenta DIAL TOL 7 days a week 800 HITA

To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week,24 hours a day

HITACHI

1-800-448-2244

Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance. Our service "Hot line" operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you. Just present proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide.

Should you have any questions regarding in-warranty service, operation or technical assistance, please contact:

San Diego, California 92154-7255,

Tel: 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

HITACHI CANADA LTD

DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga,

Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA

Tel: 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

during the business hours

Monday - Friday EST 9:00am\~7:00pm

Saturday EST 9:00am\~5:00pm

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility

Products: DVD PLAYER with VIDEO

CASSETTE RECORDER

Models: DV-PF2U

Trade Name: HITACHI

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

1855 Dornoch Court, San Diego,

CA 92154-7255 U.S.A

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