DV-PF73U - DVD player HITACHI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DVD Player / VCR Combo
Brand	Hitachi
Model	DV-PF73U
Disc Playback	DVD, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R, MP3 (on CD)
Video Recording	VHS (VCR)
Progressive Scan	Yes (480p)
Dolby Digital Decoding	Yes (5.1 channel via coaxial output)
Audio Output	Analog stereo (RCA), coaxial digital
Video Output	Composite, S-Video, Component (Y, Pb, Pr)
VCR Features	4-head HiFi stereo, auto head cleaner, 181-channel PLL tuner
Recording Features	Timer (8 events, 1 year), IRT, SP/SLP speeds
Playback Features (VCR)	Search (Index/Time), Auto Repeat, Picture Search, Auto Repeat
DVD Features	Zoom (2x/4x), Marker (10 points), Disc Navigation, Repeat, A-B Repeat, Program/Random
Parental Control	Yes (rating levels 1-8)
On-Screen Display	Trilingual (English/French/Spanish)
Power Supply	120V AC, 60Hz, 24W (standby 7W)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	17-1/8" x 3-7/8" x 8-5/8" (435 x 99 x 218 mm)
Weight	8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)
Supplied Accessories	Remote control (DV-RMPF73U), 2 AA batteries, A/V cables, RF cable
Safety	Laser class 1, FCC Class B, UL listed

Frequently Asked Questions - DV-PF73U HITACHI

Why is there no power?

Ensure the power cord is securely plugged into a working AC outlet. Press the POWER/STANDBY button on the front panel or remote. If still no power, check the outlet with another device.

Why can't I play a DVD?

Make sure the disc is compatible (region 1 or ALL, NTSC system). Insert with label facing up. Clean the disc with a soft cloth from center to edge. If the disc is damaged, try another.

How do I set up timer recording?

Press MENU, select TIMER PROGRAMMING, set date, start/end time, channel, and speed (SP/SLP). Press TIMER on the remote to arm. Ensure a tape with safety tab is inserted.

Why is the remote not working?

Check batteries (replace if old), aim at the sensor within 23 feet. Ensure the correct mode is selected: press DVD or VCR on remote to match the active output.

How to clean the video heads?

Use a VHS head cleaning tape. Insert it and play for a few seconds. The auto head cleaner also activates when inserting/ejecting cassettes. If picture remains poor, consult service.

How to change subtitle language?

During DVD playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to cycle through available languages. To turn off subtitles, continue until OFF appears. Not all discs have multiple subtitles.

How to activate progressive scan?

Set the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECTOR on the back to P. Connect to TV via Component Video jacks. Ensure your TV supports 480p and set it to progressive mode.

Why is there no sound?

Check audio cable connections. Set Dolby Digital output to PCM if not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder. Ensure TV/audio system is set to correct input. Adjust volume.

How to copy a video tape?

Connect source VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks. Select input channel L1 (rear) or L2 (front). Insert blank tape with safety tab. Press REC on DVD/VCR, then play source tape.

What discs are not supported?

Unsupported discs include DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV (audio only), CD-G (audio only), CD-I, SACD, Photo CD, Video CD, and discs with PAL or SECAM color systems. Region codes must be 1 or ALL.

USER MANUAL DV-PF73U HITACHI

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.

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

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

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 ground-

ing 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)

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.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of all 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. This serial number is unique to your machine. 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 controlDV-RMPF73U(TS18351)

Two AA batteries A/V

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

RF Cable(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.

QUICK

: Description refers to the items to be set in the QUICK mode.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ 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....7 PLAYABLE DISCS....7 DISC TYPES....7
■ OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS....8 DISPLAY....12 DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION....12 LOADING THE BATTERIES....12
■ VCR/DVD SWITCHING....12
■HOOKUPS .... 13 DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION .... 13 RF OUTPUT CHANNEL .... 13 CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM .... 14 CONNECTION TO A TV (FOR VIDEO) .... 15 REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV .... 16
SETUP....17 AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP....17 TO CHANGE THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE....18 CLOCK SET UP....18
■ PLAYBACK FUNCTION....19 NORMAL PLAYBACK....19 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK....19 SEARCH FUNCTIONS....19
■ RECORDING FUNCTION....20 NORMAL RECORDING....20 IRT (Instant Recording Timer)....20 TIMER RECORDING....20 HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING....21
■ SPECIAL FEATURES....22 COPYING A VIDEO TAPE....22 MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM....22 AUTO REWIND....23 REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER....23
■ PLAYING A DISC....23 BASIC PLAYBACK....23 GENERAL FEATURES....23 DISC NAVIGATION....23 PAUSE....24 DISC MENU....24

TITLE MENU....24 STEP BY STEP PLAYBACK....24
RESUME 24
FAST FORWARD / REVERSE SEARCH 24
SLOW FORWARD / SLOW REVERSE ..... 24
ZOOM....25
TRACK 25
TITLE / CHAPTER SEARCH....25
TIME SEARCH....25
MARKER SETUP SCREEN 26
REPEAT 26
PROGRAM 27
RANDOM PLAYBACK 27
MP3 PLAYBACK 27
ON-SCREEN INFORMATION 28
TRACK SELECTION....28
RANDOM PLAYBACK 28
PROGRAM 28
AUDIO LANGUAGE 28
STEREO SOUND MODE 28
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE....29
CAMERA ANGLE 29
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 29
PARENTAL CONTROL 29
■ DVD SETUP....30
AUDIO SETTINGS....30
BLACK LEVEL SETTING 31
VIRTUAL SURROUND 31
DISPLAY SETTING 31
LANGUAGE SETTING 32
■ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .... 33
■ MAINTENANCE 34
DISC HANDLING 34
■ SPECIFICATIONS....35

INDICE

- Progressive Scan system

- Dolby Digital sound

This DVD/VCR can handle Dolby Digital surround sound with 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder.

- Still/fast/slow/step playback

- Random playback for audio CD and MP3

- Program playback for audio CD and MP3

• DVD menus in a desired language

- Screen saver/Auto power-off functions

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

- Subtitles in a desired language

- Selecting a camera angle

- Choices for audio language and sound mode

- Parental lock

• Automatic detection of discs

This DVD/VCR automatically detects if the loaded disc is DVD, audio CD or MP3 on disc.

- Playing an MP3 disc

- Direct Search

- On-screen display

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

- Search

Chapter search / Title search / Track search / Time search

- Repeat

Chapter / Title / Track / Group / All / A-B

- Zoom

- Marker

The part designated by user can be called back.

- Disc Navigation

Displays the first scenes of each chapter in a title.

- Resume Play

- Virtual Surround

- 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.

- Bit rate indication

• DRC (Dynamic range control)

You can control the range of sound volume.

- Black Level Setting

VCR Mode

Hardware specifications

- Auto Head Cleaner

- 4 Head HiFi Stereo

- Trilingual 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 VCR on when you insert the cassette.

• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)

Playback

- Auto Repeat

● 2 Step Picture Search Operation

- Index Search

- Time Search

Recording

● 1 Year, 8 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)

- IRT (Instant Recording Timer)

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

Selecting Progressive Scan (480p or Interlaced 480i) Playback

- If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning (480p), connect the TV to the Component Video Output jacks of the DVD/VCR and set the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECTOR on the back of the DVD/VCR to P(PROGRESSIVE). Next, set your TV to the progressive scan mode. If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, set the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECTOR to I(INTERLACE).

- Use a commercially available adaptor if the video input jacks of your TVs or monitors are the BNC type.

- If you switch PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE when the power is on the DVD/VCR will automatically be turned off. When you turn on the DVD/VCR again, the last selected scanning system will be employed.

- If you select P(PROGRESSIVE) in INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECTOR, DVD video signal is not output from DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT/S-VIDEO OUT jack.

What is Progressive Scanning?

- Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional (480i) television signals.

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.

ABOUT THE DISCS

PLAYABLE DISCS

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

• DVD video

• DVD-R*

- Audio CD

- CD-R/RW*

• MP3*

* Depending on the types or the writing method of the medium some discs can not be played.
- Some DVD-R, or CD-R/RW discs made on personal computers, or on DVD recorders may not be played back properly due to factors such as scratches, dirt or special properties of the disc.
- Discs made on personal computers may not be played back properly due to different environments or the settings of the application you use. We recommend always to use the standardized, properly formatted discs. (Please contact the sales agency for more detail).

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 DVD/VCR 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

- CD-ROM

• VSD

• CDV (Only plays back the audio part.)

• CD-G (Only plays back the sound.)

• CD-I

• SACD

- Photo CD

- Video CD

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 DVD/VCR. If a function you selected does not run as desired, refer to the manual accompanying the disc.

[AUDIO CD]

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

[MP3]

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

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL

1. Disc loading tray

2. OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 23]

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

1. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

2. POWER Light

Lights up when the power is on.

1. POWER/STANDBY Button [page 17]

Press to turn the power on and off.

1. CHANNEL Buttons [page 19]

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

1. PLAY Button(VCR) [page 19]

Press to begin playback.

1. STOP/EJECT Button (VCR) [page 19] EJECT Button

Press to remove the tape from the VCR.

STOP Button

Press to stop the tape motion.

1. AUDIO In Jacks

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

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, camcorder, etc.) here.

1. F.FWD Button (VCR) [page 19]

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search).

1. REW Button (VCR) [page 19]

Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode (Rewind Search).

1. REC/IRT Button

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

1. REC Light [page 20]

Lights up during recording.

1. TIMER Light [page 20]

This light glows when the DVD/VCR is in standby mode or off for a timer recording or during a Instant Recording Timer. It flashes if TIMER 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.

16 VCR OUTPUT Light (Green) [page 12]

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, VCR on the remote control or OUTPUT on the front panel.

1. OUTPUT Button [page 12]

Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode.

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

1. DVD OUTPUT Light (Green) [page 12]

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 DVD on the remote control or OUTPUT on the front panel.

1. Display, Remote Sensor Window

2. PLAY Button (DVD) [page 23]

Press to begin playback.

1. STOP Button (DVD) [page 23]

Stops operation of the disc.

1. SURROUND Button [page 31]

Press to activate the 3D sound.

1. ⏻/I(POWER/STANDBY) Button

Press to turn the power on and off.

(As to the indication of the Operate switch, "I" shows ON and "O/I" shows electrical power stand-by.)

1. A-B REPEAT Button [page 26]

Repeats playback of a selected section.

1. REPEAT Button [page 26]

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

1. MODE Button [page 27]

Activates program playback or random playback mode when playing CDs or MP3. Sets Black level and virtual surround.

1. ZOOM Button [page 25]

Enlarges part of a DVD-reproduced image.

28. CLEAR/C.RESET Button

●DVD mode [page 25] Press to reset the setting.

●VCR mode [page 18] Press to reset the counter. Press to exit from the MENU screen.

1. ANGLE Button [page 29] Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle.

2. SUBTITLE Button [page 29] Press to select the desired subtitle language.

TIMER Button [page 21] Press to put the VCR into standby mode for a timer recording.

31. MÊNU Button

●DVD mode [page 24] Press to display the menu of the Disc.

●VCR mode [page 17] Press to access the VCR menu.

32. Arrow Buttons

●DVD mode ▼/▲/ ▶/◀ Buttons

Move the cursor and determines its position.

●VCR mode

▼/▲Buttons

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.

▶ Button

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.

◀Button

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.

33. ENTER Button

Press to accept a setting.

34. RETURN Button

Returns to the previous operation.

35. VCR/TV Button [page 20]

Use to select VCR or TV position. This DVD/VCR does not have VCR/TV light. If noise appears on your TV when you turn on DVD/VCR(VCR mode), press this button.

●VCR Position

To view playback, to monitor video recordings or to watch TV using the VCR tuner.

●TV Position

To watch TV or to view one program while recording another.

36. DVD Button [page 12]

Press to select DVD mode for the remote control.

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

37. SLOW Button [page 19]

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.

38. SKIP Buttons

●DVD mode Press to skip Chapters or Tracks.

39. STOP Button

●DVD mode Press to stop the disc motion.

●VCR mode

Press to stop the tape motion.

40.◀◀Button

●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).

41. TV POWER Button[Page 16]

To exclusively turn ON/OFF the TV.

42. VIDEO/TV Button

Press to select the external input mode or TV mode of the TV.

43. VOL (√/∧) Buttons

Press to exclusively control the TV volume.

44. T V CH ▼/▲Buttons

Press to exclusively control the TV channels.

45. PAUSE/STEP Button

●DVD mode [page 24]

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

●VCR mode [page 19]

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

46.▶▶Button

●DVD mode

Press to fast forward the Disc. Press PAUSE/STEP, then press this button to begin slow motion playback. Press this button repeatedly to change the forward speed of slow motion.

●VCR mode

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback (Forward Search).

47. PLAY Button

●DVD mode

Press to begin playback.

●VCR mode

Press to begin playback.

48. CH Button

●VCR mode

Press to change TV channels on the DVD/VCR.

49. REC Button

Press once to start a recording.

50. SPEED Button [page 20]

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

51. VCR Button [page 12]

Press to select VCR mode for the remote control.

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

52. SETUP Button [page 30]

Press to enter the setup mode.

53. DISC NAVIGATION Button [page 23]

Press to display the first scenes of each chapter of the title being played.

54. TOP MENU Button [page 24]

Press to call up the title menu.

55. DISPLAY Button

●DVD mode [page 29]

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

●VCR mode [page 22]

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

56. AUDIO Button [page 28]

Press to select a desired audio language or sound mode.

57. Number Buttons

●DVD mode [page 25]

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

●VCR mode [page 17]

Press to select TV channels on the 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.

58. OPEN/CLOSE Button

Press to open or close the disc loading tray.

EJECT Button

Press to eject the video cassette from the VCR.

59. SEARCH MODE Button

●DVD mode [page 25]

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

●VCR mode [page 19]

Press to perform a Time Search or an Index Search.

Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the DVD/VCR.

Notes

• To use the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR and its features, press DVD on the remote control before pressing other DVD. Verify that the green DVD OUTPUT Light is on.
• To use the remote control to operate the VCR and its features, press VCR on the remote control before pressing other VCR. Verify that the green VCR OUTPUT Light is on.

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 按钮	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/TIMER ButtonSUBTITLETIMER	Accesses various subtitles on a disc.	—	Press to put the VCR into standby mode for a timer recording.
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 ButtonSEARCHMODE	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/EJECT ButtonOPEN/CLOSEEJECT	To open or close the disc tray.	To open or close the disc tray.	Press to eject the video cassette from the VCR.
NUMBER Buttons123456789010	To select chapter directly.	To select track directly, use display function, or input program order.	To select channel.
CLEAR/C.RESET ButtonCLEAR RESET	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.To exit the VCR Menu.
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 VCRCD
ENTER/Arrow Button(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Button)		Moves the cursor and determines its position.	Moves the cursor and determines its position.	Moves the cursor and determines its position.
		Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu.	Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu.	—
		To skip Chapters.	To skip Tracks.	—
		—	—	To change channels.
SEARCH Buttons[THOW]		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 stop playback.	To stop playback.	To stop playback or record.
		Begin disc play.	Begin disc play.	Begin tape play.
		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.
		To exclusively turn ON/OFF the TV	To exclusively turn ON/OFF the TV	To exclusively turn ON/OFF the TV
		Press to select the external input mode or TV mode of the TV.	Press to select the external input mode or TV mode of the TV.	Press to select the external input mode or TV mode of the TV.
VOL Button[KXZW]		Press to exclusively control the TV volume.	Press to exclusively control the TV volume.	Press to exclusively control the TV volume.
CH Button[02TC]		Press to exclusively control the TV channels.	Press to exclusively control the TV channels.	Press to exclusively control the TV channels.
on		To select the DVD output mode.To use the remote control in DVD mode.	—	—
		—	—	To select VCR or TV position.
DISC NAVIGATION Button		The first scenes of each chapter of the title being played will be displayed.	—	—
VCR Button		—	—	To select the VCR output mode.To use the remote control in VCR mode.
SLC		—	—	To view the tape in slow motion.
SPE		—	—	To select the recoeding speed.
REC ButtonREC		—	—	To start a recording.

DISPLAY DISPLAYS

DVD

Lights up when a DVD is inserted into the tray.

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

VCR

URING OPERATION

		No disc inserted/ can not read
		Tray open
		Tray closed
		Loading the Disc
		When a disc is beingPlay back

LOADING THE BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert two AA batteries, with each one oriented correctly.
3. Close the cover.

Notes

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

VCR/DVD SWITCHING

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

SWITCHING TO VCR MODE

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

SWITCHING TO DVD MODE

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

Notes

- Pressing only OUTPUT 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.

HOOKUPS

REAR VIEW

1. ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack

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

1. DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT Jacks

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

1. AUDIO IN Jacks (VCR only)

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

1. AC Power Cord

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

1. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks (DVD only)

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

1. COAXIAL 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.

1. DVD AUDIO OUT Jacks (DVD only)

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

1. S-VIDEO OUT Jack (DVD only)

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

1. INTERLÄCE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECTOR

To select interlace or progressive scanning. (See page 6)

1. 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.

1. DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT Jack

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

If you select P(PROGRESSIVE) in INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECTOR, DVD video signal is not output to your TV.

1. ANT-OUT (Antenna Out) Jack

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

Notes

- The S-VIDEO OUT jack, COAXIAL jack and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack are only useful in DVD mode.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to turn off the DVD/VCR and equipment to be connected before connecting.
• Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected.
• Be sure that the colors of the jacks and plugs match up when using VIDEO/AUDIO cables.
• Be sure to keep the DVD/VCR connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the DVD/VCR, because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programs.

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 RF 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/VCR"]
    D --> E["RF cable (supplied)"]
    E --> F["Back of the UHF/VHF combination TV"]
    G["From Cable or Satellite Company"] --> C
    H["OR"] --> C
    I["OR"] --> D

RF OUTPUT CHANNEL

If your TV does not have A/V terminals:

1. Connect the DVD/VCR to a TV using RF cable (see DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION).
2. Select channel 3 on your TV.

3. Press PLAY.

4. If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the VCR to channel 4 by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds during playback.

5. There is case that the RF output channel does not change by situation (For example, when you adjust tracking using CHANNEL.(▽/△) In this case, stop the playback, and start the play-back again. After that, press PLAY on the VCR for 3 seconds.
6. If there is a power failure or the DVD/VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the RF output channel setting will return to CH3.

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

graph TD
    A["Method 1"] --> B["Stereo system"]
    C["Method 2"] --> D["Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder"]
    B --> E["Audio Input Jacks"]
    D --> F["Digital Audio Input Jacks"]
    E --> G["Analog Audio Out"]
    F --> H["Analog Audio Out"]
    G --> I["DVD/VCR VCF"]
    H --> J["DVD/VCR VCF"]
    I --> K["DVD"]
    J --> L["DVD"]
    K --> M["DVD"]
    L --> N["DVD"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

• 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 BITSTREAM for audio output in the setup mode. (See page 30)

- Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set Dolby Digital to PCM 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 30)

- 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 to PCM 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 30 to set BITSTREAM for Dolby Digital)

CONNECTION TO A TV (FOR VIDEO)

• 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.
• If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning (480p), connect the TV to the component video output jacks of the DVD/VCR.
• When P (PROGRESSIVE) is selected at the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECTOR, no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT Jack.

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR THE TV

1 Turn off the TV.

2 Program the remote control

Aim the DVD/VCR's remote control at your TV set. Hold down the TV POWER 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.

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/VCR'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 button.
• You can change the channels with the TV CH (/) and the volumes with VOL (/) .

To operate the DVD/VCR

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

NOTE: VIDEO/TV button is not corresponded to TV which can switch to TV input mode directly.

SETUP

AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP

VCR

You can automatically program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area.

• Channel memory programming is NOT needed when you connect the VCR to a cable box or a satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 13. In this case, select channel 3 on your TV. Then, the channel you want to record or view may be selected at the cable box or satellite box.
• If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the VCR to channel 4 by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds during playback. Then select the same channel (CH4) on your TV.
• Follow the steps below once. Repeat only if there is a power failure or if the 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. If you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner, you can cancel it by pressing CLEAR/C.RESET.

1 You need to connect the antenna or cable to the 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.
- If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the VCR to channel 4 by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds during playback. Then select the same channel (CH4) on your TV. (See “RF Output Channel” on page 13 for the detail.)

3 Turn on the VCR by pressing ⏻/l. the POWER light will come on.

4 Select the On Screen Language ("ENG-

LISH", "FRANCAIS" or "ESPAÑOL") by pressing ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶.

5 Begin channel preset by pressing ▶ once.

The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area.

- The 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 ▶ once again and the VCR will begin preset again.

TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL

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

Note for using the Number:

• When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number.(For example: 117, press 1,1,7)
• 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 MENU 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 ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶.

3 Select "AUTO SET UP" by pressing ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶.

- 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 VCR memory manually.

1 Press MENU 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 ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶.

3 Select "MANUAL SET UP" by pressing ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶.

4 Enter the desired channel number by pressing ▲ or ▼.

5 Add or Delete it from memory by pressing ▶ or ◀ so that "ADD" or "DELETE" flashes on the TV screen accordingly.

6 Exit the Preset mode by pressing CLEAR/C.RESET.

TO CHANGE THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE

VCR

1 Press MENU 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 ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶.

3 Select "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS" or "ESPAÑOL" by pressing ▲or ▼. Then, press CLEAR/C.RESET.

- If you accidentally select Spanish or French and need English: Press MENU and choose SELEC. IDIOMA, or SELECTION LANGUE. Press ▶, and select ENGLISH by pressing ▲or ▼. Finally, press CLEAR/C.RESET.

CLOCK SET UP

VCR

1 Select main menu by pressing MENU.

- If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET menu appears first. In this case, follow step [3].

2 Select "CLOCK SET" by pressing ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶.

3 Set the clock.

1) Set the month

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly.

Then, press ▶.

2) Set the day

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly.

Then, press ▶.

3) Set the year

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly.

Then, press ▶

The day of the week will appear automatically.

4) Set the hour

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly.

Then, press ▶.

5) Set the minute

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly.

Then, press ▶.

6) Set AM or PM

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly.

- To go back one step, press ◀.

4 Start the clock by pressing CLEAR/C.RESET or ▶.

PLAYBACK FUNCTION

NORMAL PLAYBACK

VCR

1 Insert a prerecorded tape. The DVD/VCR will turn on.

• If the safety tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback automatically.
• If a cassette is in DVD/VCR, STOP symbol appears in TV screen when turning on the DVD/VCR(VCR mode).

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

• If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the VCR to channel 4 by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds during playback. Then select the same channel (CH4) on your TV. (See “RF Output Channel” on page 13 for the detail.)
• If you connect a TV to the DVD/VCR in AV cable, set the TV to channel AUX.

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 SKIP/CH on the remote or CHANNEL (▲/▼) on the VCR.
• When a tape has reached the end, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning and eject the tape automatically.

4 To stop playback, press STOP.

- If no corresponding symbols appear on the display when you press buttons such as PLAY, RECORD, ▶▶ or ◀◀, that means no cassette tape is in the VCR. Please insert a tape.

Counter Reset

- You can reset the counter by pressing CLEAR/C.RESET on the remote control.

STILL/SLOW

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

• You can advance the picture one frame at a time by pressing PAUSE/STEP during the Still mode.
• You cannot manually adjust the tracking of a still picture. However, if the picture begins to vibrate vertically during the still mode, you can stabilize the picture by pressing CHANNEL (▲/▼).
• 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 SLOW during playback or the still mode.
• If a noise bar appears on the TV screen, you can reduce it by pressing CHANNEL (▲/▼).
• After the 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 PLAY.

AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK

VCR

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

1 Select main menu by pressing MENU.
2 Select "AUTO REPEAT" by pressing ▲ or ▼.
3 Begin auto repeat playback by pressing ▶ so that ON appears next to "AUTO REPEAT".

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

- To cancel the Auto repeat mode, press ▶ 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 ▶▶or ◀◀.

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

INDEX SEARCH

An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. You may skip to a specific marked point by following the steps below.

1 Press SEARCH MODE so that the Index Search menu appears.
2 Enter the number of recordings you wish to skip by pressing ▲ or ▼ within 30 seconds.

3 Press▶ or ◀ to start index search.

• If you want to go in the forward direction, press ▶. If you want to go in the reverse direction, press ◀.
• If you want to stop search function, press STOP.
• After index search, the VCR will play the tape automatically.

TIME SEARCH

This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point.

1 Press SEARCH-MODE so that the Time Search menu appears.
2 Enter your desired time to skip by pressing ▲or ▼ within 30 seconds.

3 Press ▶ or ◀ to start time search.

• If you want to go in the forward direction, press ▶.
• If you want to go in the reverse direction, press ◀.
• If you want to stop search function, press STOP.
• After time search, the VCR will play the tape automatically.

RECORDING FUNCTION

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 Number on the remote control or CHANNEL (▲/▼). (If you connected the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 13, select channel 3 on your TV. 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.)
• If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the VCR to channel 4 by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds during playback. Then select the same channel (CH4) on your TV.
• There is a tape with a safety tab in the VCR.
• The desired recording speed is selected in SP (standard play) or SLP (super long play) mode by pressing SPEED 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.

NORMAL RECORDING

VCR

1 Begin the recording by pressing RECORD. The REC Light comes on.

- To temporarily stop recording or to resume it, press PAUSE/STEP. After the 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 STOP when the recording is completed.

Note

- When you wish to watch another program while recording, select desired channel on your TV. If noise appears press VCR/TV.

IRT (Instant Recording Timer)

VCR

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

3 Press REC/IRT to begin IRT. The REC, TIMER Light comes on. Change the recording length by pressing REC/IRT repeatedly.

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

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

TIMER RECORDING

VCR

You may set the VCR to start recording while you are away. You can set eight programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within 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" section on page 18. Then, set the timer recording.

1 Insert a tape with its safety tab into the DVD/VCR.
2 Select main menu by pressing MENU.
3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by press-

ing ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶. The set up screen is displayed.

4 Set the timer.

- To go back one step, press ◀.

1) Set the program number (1-8)

Program number which is not set up flashes. Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly for the desired program number. Then, press ▶.

2) Set the frequency of the recording

For once: Press ▲ or ▼ to point to "ONCE".

For daily (Monday\~Friday): Press ▲ or ▼ to point to "DAILY".

For weekly: Press ▲ or ▼ to point to "WEEKLY".

Then, press ▶.

PROGRAM NUMBER 4 ▶ ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

3) Set the date

First, press ▲ or ▼ for the month.

Then, press ▶. Next, press ▲ or

▼ for the day. Then, press ▶.

4) Set the start time

First, press ▲ or ▼ for the hour.

Then, press ▶. Next, press ▲ or ▼

for the minute. Then, press ▶. And

then, press ▲ or ▼ for AM or PM. Then, press ▶.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM NUMBER 4

DATE 05/12 MON

START TIME -- --

END TIME -- --

CHANNEL --

REC SPEED --

5) Set the end time

Follow the instructions of "Set the start time" to set the end time.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM NUMBER 4

DATE 05/12 MON

START TIME 07:30 PM

END TIME --

CHANNEL --

REC SPEED --

6) Set the channel number

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly for the desired channel number. Then, press ▶.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM NUMBER 4

DATE 05/12 MON

START TIME 07:30 PM

END TIME 08:30 PM

CHANNEL --

REC SPEED --

If you connected the DVD/VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION" on page 14, select the DVD/VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as RF output channel of the DVD/VCR. 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 ▲ or ▼ repeatedly for the desired tape speed. Then, press ▶.

ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM NUMBER 4
DATE 05/12 MON
START TIME 07:30 PM
END TIME 08:30 PM
CHANNEL 18
REC SPEED SP
	SP
	SLP

5 To set another program, repeat step [4]. To exit, press CLEAR/C.RESET.

6 Press TIMER to set the timer.

- The TIMER light on the VCR comes on. TIMER RECORDING WILL NOT BE ACTIVATED UNLESS YOU PRESS TIMER.

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

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

• When all timer recordings are finished, the TIMER light will flash. To use the DVD/VCR again as usual, press TIMER to disable the flashing TIMER light, then press VCR/TV to select the VCR position. Select either VCR or DVD mode, then continue with the other features as described in this manual.

• When timer recordings are set, the TIMER light will come on. To use the DVD/VCR as usual until the time for the recording, press TIMER so that TIMER light disappears. Press VCR/TV to choose the VCR position. Select either VCR or DVD mode, then continue with the other features as described in this manual.

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

- You can use the DVD player while the TIMER light is on or flashes, or during a timer recording. Press Ⓗ/l to turn on the DVD player. ;Press DVD 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 only.

TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PRO- GRAM ALREADY STARTED

Press STOP/EJECT on the DVD /VCR. TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM

1 Press TIMER.

• If the VCR's power is off, press ⏻/I instead of TIMER, then go on to the next step.
• If the DVD output mode is selected, you have to switch it to the VCR mode by pressing the VCR on the remote control or the OUTPUT on the VCR.

2 Select main menu by pressing MENU.
3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶.
4 Select the program number you want to check by pressing ▲ or ▼.

- The details of the selected program appears on the TV screen.

- Go to the digit you want to change by pressing ▶ or ◀. Then, enter correct numbers by pressing ▲ or ▼.

- You may cancel the entire program by pressing while the program number flashes.

5 Press CLEAR/C.RESET to exit.
6 Press TIMER to return to timer stand-by mode.

SPECIAL FEATURES

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.

1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.
2 Insert a tape with a safety tab into the recording VCR.
3 Press SPEED on the recording VCR to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).
4 Select the "L1" or "L2" position on the recording DVD/VCR by pressing the CHANNEL (▲/▼).

- 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)

5 Press REC/IRT on the recording VCR.

6 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 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, camcorder 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.
- If noise appears, change the RF output channel of the VCR to channel 4 by pressing PLAY for 3 seconds during playback. Then select the same channel (CH4) on your TV. (See “RF Output Channel” on page 13 for the detail).
2 Press VCR/TV on the remote control of the recording DVD/VCR.

MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM

VCR

When you play a VHS tape, or receive a broadcast on the VCR tuner channel you are watching, the current status will appear when you press DISPLAY on the remote control. When you record a MTS broadcast signal, you need to set it to MTS mode.

1)* Press MENU and select "TV STEREO" or "SAP" by pressing ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶ for fix mode. To exit, press CLEAR/C.RESET.

• 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)* Press MENU and select "AUDIO OUT" by pressing ▲ or ▼. Then, press ▶. Next, select "HIFI" or "MONO" by pressing ▲ or ▼. To exit, press CLEAR/C.RESET.
• 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.

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
Sterco broadcast	STEREO L+R	-Invalid-	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
Sterco & 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 Instant Recording Timer.

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 front display of DVD/VCR will show in hour, minute only.)
• The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than “0:00:00” on the tape counter.

PLAYING A DISC

BASIC PLAYBACK

DVD CD

Getting started

• Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD/VCR.
• Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel.
• Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the remote control or output on the front panel.

1 Press ⏻/l.

- “Load” will appear briefly on the display panel.

- Check that the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit. If not, press the DVD button on the Remote control to switch to DVD mode.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open disc loading tray.

3 Place the chosen disc in the tray, with the label facing up.

Illustration of a hand using a tool to press a circular component on a wooden base (no text or symbols)

4 Press PLAY.

• The tray will close automatically, and playback will then start from the first chapter or track of the disc. If the playback does not start automatically, press PLAY.
• When you playback the DVD which a title menu is recorded, it may appear on the screen. In this case, refer to “TITLE MENU” on page 24.

5 Press STOP to stop playback.

Notes

• 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.

• With DVDs that use titles for playback program signals, playback may start from the second title, or it may skip these titles.

• During the playback of a 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.

• 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.

GENERAL FEATURES

DVD may contain menus to navigate the disc and access special features. Press appropriate numerical button or use Arrow (▼/▲/►/◄) to highlight your selection in the DVD main menu and press ENTER to confirm.

Note

- Unless stated, all operations described are based on remote control use. Some operations can be carried out using the menu bar on the TV screen.

DISC NAVIGATION

DVD

1 Press DISC NAVIGATION.

DURING TITLE PLAYBACK OR WHEN RESUME IS ON:

• The first scene of each chapter of the title being played will be displayed.
  IN STOP MODE (RESUME OFF):
• The first scene of each chapter of the first title will be displayed.

2 Press Arrow (▲/▼/◄/►) to select your desired chapter.

- Up to 6 chapters can be displayed at one time. If the title has more than 6 chapters, press SKIP ▶▶▶ to go to the next page. Press SKIP ◀◀◀ to go back to the previous page.

- You can change the title by moving up to the field where the title number is shown with Arrow (▲), and entering a title number of your choice.

3 Press ENTER or PLAY.

- Playback of the selected chapter will start.

Notes

• Pressing DISC NAVIGATION before pressing ENTER or PLAY at step 3 will cease the DISC NAVIGATION function, and the playback will be stopped. The resume information will be lost.
• When a disc menu is shown, the DISC NAVIGATION feature does not function.
• DISC NAVIGATION takes a few seconds to respond.
• With some discs, part of the DISC NAVIGATION screen may not be displayed properly. This is not a malfunction.

PAUSE

DVD CD

1 During playback, press PAUSE/STEP.
- Playback will pause and sound will be muted.

2 To continue playback, press PLAY.

DISC MENU

DVD

1 Press MENU.
- The DVD main menu will appear.
2 If the feature is not available, symbol may appear on the TV screen.
3 If disc menu is available on the disc, audio language, subtitle options, chapters for the title and other options will appear for selection.
4 Press Arrow (▼/▲/►/◄) to select an item, and ENTER to confirm selection.

TITLE MENU

DVD

1 Press TOP MENU.
- The title menu will appear.

2 If the feature is not available, symbol may appear on the TV screen.

3 Press Arrow (▼/▲/►/◄) to select an item, and ENTER to confirm selection.

CALLING UP A MENU SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK

For DVDs

• Press MENU to call up the DVD menu.
• Press TOP MENU to call up the title menu.
• Contents of menus and corresponding menu operations may vary between discs. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc for details.

Note

STEP BY STEP PLAYBACK

DVD

1 During playback, press PAUSE/STEP.
- Playback will pause and sound will be muted.
2 The disc goes forward by one frame each time PAUSE/STEP is pressed.
3 To exit step by step playback, press PLAY. Note
- The resume playback takes a little longer to take place compared to the normal playback.

RESUME

DVD CD

1 During playback, press STOP.
- Resume message will appear on the TV screen.
2 Press PLAY, playback will resume from the point at which playback was stopped.
- To cancel resume, press STOP twice.
- If turn off the DVD/VCR, resume function cancelled.

FAST FORWARD/REVERSE SEARCH

DVD MP3CD

1 During playback, press ▶▶ or ◀◀ repeatedly to select the required forward or reverse speed: x2, x8, x50, x100.
- For audio CDs, the speed is fixed at ×16.
- For MP3, the speed is fixed at ×8.
2 To return to normal playback, press PLAY.

SLOW FORWARD / SLOW REVERSE

DVD

1 During playback, press PAUSE/STEP.
2 Press ▶▶ or ◀◀.
3 Press ▶▶ or ◀◀ repeatedly to select the required speed: 1/16, 1/8, 1/2 of the normal playback.
4 To return to normal playback, press PLAY.
- Slow playback is not available with audio CDs.

ZOOM

DVD

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

1 Press ZOOM during playback.

- Playback will continue.

2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to select the required zoom factor: x2, x4 or OFF.

3 Use the Arrow (▲/▼/◄/►) to move the zoomed picture across the screen.

4 To exit zoom mode, press ZOOM to OFF.

Notes

• Zooming function does not work while disc menu is shown.
• x4 zoom is not available on some discs.

TRACK

CD

There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specific Track.

Using the Numerical buttons

1 Press Numerical buttons to enter the desired Track number.

• Playback will start at the selected track.
• For single digit tracks (1-9), press a single number (eg. track 3, press 3).
• To play track 26, press +10, 2, 6 on the numerical button.

Using SEARCH MODE

1 Press SEARCH MODE.

- The track search display appears.

2 Within 30 seconds, select a desired track number using numerical buttons.

• For single digits press 0 first.
• Playback will start at the selected track.
• Press CLEAR/C.RESET to erase the incorrect input.

Using SKIP |◀◀, ▶▶▶

During playback, press SKIP ▶▶to move the next track. Press it repeatedly to skip subsequent tracks. Press SKIP ◀◀▶to go back to beginning of the current track. Press it repeatedly to go to the previous tracks.

• Track number will appear briefly on the DVD/VCR display panel.
• If SKIP is pressed while the playback is paused, the playback will be paused again after skipping to the next track.

Note

- SKIP ◀◀◀ ▶▶▶ are not available when playback is stopped.

TITLE / CHAPTER SEARCH

DVD

1 Press SEARCH MODE once for the Chapter search, twice for the Title search during playback.

2 Enter the desired chapter/title number using numerical buttons.

• Playback will start at the selected Chapter or Title.
• Press CLEAR/C.RESET to erase the incorrect input.
• For single digits press 0 first.

TIME SEARCH

DVD CD

1 During playback, press SEARCH MODE three times (CD: twice) to display the Time Search on the TV screen.

2 Within 30 seconds, enter a desired disc time using numerical buttons.

- Playback will start at the specified time.

3 Press CLEAR/C.RESET to erase the incorrect input.

MARKER SETUP SCREEN

DVD CD

Use markers to memorise your favourite places on a disc.

1 Press SEARCH MODE four times (CD: three times) during playback.

- The display screen and Markers will appear on the TV screen.

2 Press Arrow (◀/▶) to select 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 and ensure that “- : - - : - -” appears in the display.

3 When reaches the desired point, press ENTER.

- The Title or Track and elapsed playing time will appear in the TV screen.

4 To return to the Marker later, press SEARCH MODE four times (CD: three times) during playback and Arrow (◀/▶) to choose the desired marker, then press ENTER.

Notes

• Opening the disc tray or turning off the power or select AC at step 2 and press ENTER will erase all Markers.
• To clear a marker, using Arrow (◀/▶), position the cursor on to the marker number to be cleared and press CLEAR/C.RESET.
• You can mark up to 10 points.

5 Press SEARCH MODE or RETURN to exit.

REPEAT

REPEAT is available only during playback.

REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER

DVD

To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback.

- The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button.

graph LR
    A["CHAPTER TITLE OFF\n(current chapter repeat)"] --> B["(repeat off)"]
    B --> C["(current title repeat)"]

Notes

• Track Repeat Title/Chapter is not available with some scenes.
• The REPEAT setting will be cleared when moving to other title or chapter.

REPEAT TRACK

CD

To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback.

- The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button.

graph LR
    A["TRACK ALL OFF"] --> B["(current track repeat)"]
    B --> C["(entire disc repeat)"]
    C --> D["(repeat off)"]
    D --> E

Notes

• Track repeat setting will be cleared when moving to other track.
• Repeat playback does not function during A-B REPEAT playback.

MP3

graph LR
    A["TRACK"] --> B["GROUP"]
    B --> C["ALL"]
    C --> D["OFF"]
    A --> E["(current track repeat)"]
    B --> F["(current folder repeat)"]
    C --> G["(entire disc repeat)"]
    D --> H["(repeat off)"]

A-B REPEAT

DVD CD

1 Press A-B REPEAT at your chosen starting point.

- A- appears briefly on the TV screen.

2 Press A-B REPEAT again at your chosen end point.

- A-B appears briefly on the TV screen, and the repeat sequence begins.

3 To exit the sequence, press A-B REPEAT.

Notes

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

PROGRAM

CD

You may determine the order in which tracks will play.

1 In stop mode, press MODE.

- The PROGRAM screen will appear.

2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select a track, then press

ENTER.

- Press CLEAR/C.RESET to erase the most recently entered program.

3 Press PLAY to play the programmed tracks.

Notes

• While the program is being played back, the STOP works as follows.
• Press STOP once and then PLAY again, playback will restart from the point where STOP was pressed. (Program continued)

- Press STOP twice and then PLAY again, playback will restart from the track in the usual way. (Program cleared)

- Up to 99 programs can be entered.

- If you like to repeat the current track in the program, press REPEAT repeatedly until ☑TRACK appears during playback. If you like to repeat the entire program press REPEAT repeatedly until ☑ALL appears during playback.

TO CLEAR THE PROGRAM

- Open the disc loading tray, and the the program will be cleared.

RANDOM PLAYBACK

CD

This shuffles the playing order of tracks instead of playback in the original sequence.

1 In stop mode, press MODE twice.

- RANDOM screen appears.

2 Press PLAY to start random playback.

Note

- If you like to repeat the current track in the random selection, press REPEAT repeatedly until ☑ TRACK appears during playback. If you like to repeat the entire random selection press REPEAT repeatedly until ☑ ALL appears during playback.

MP3 PLAYBACK

MP3

When a CD with MP3 files is inserted in the DVD/VCR, the MP3 menu will appear on the TV screen, and number of tracks is displayed on the front panel.

1 In stop mode, press Arrow ( / ) to select the desired group track.

• If a group is selected, press ▶ or ENTER to go on to the track selection screen. Press Arrow (▲/▼) to choose a track, then press ▶ or ENTER.
• If a track is selected, press

▶ or ENTER to start playing tracks. Starting from the one you’ve just chosen the subsequent tracks will be played.

• Choose FIRST PLAY to start playback from the beginning of the listed tracks.
• Press TOP MENU to return to the first item.

2 Press STOP to stop playback.

Notes

• Folders are known as Groups; files are known as Tracks.
• MP3 files are accompanied by icon.
  • Maximum of 255 folders can be recognized.
  • Maximum of 256 files can be recognized.
• Up to 8 hierarchies can be created.
  This player recommends the use of files recorded at the below specifications:
• Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz or 48kHz
• Constant bit rate: 112kbps \~ 320kbps.

ON-SCREEN INFORMATION

MP3

You can check the MP3 files during playback.

1 Press DISPLAY.

- The name of the file currently in play will be displayed.

2 Press DISPLAY again to show the track number, the repeat status, and the playback status at the top of the screen.

- will be displayed when repeat play has been selected.

T - indicates Track repeat
G - indicates Group (folder) repeat
A - indicates ALL repeat

3 Press DISPLAY again to exit.

TRACK SELECTION

MP3

1 Press SEARCH MODE during playback.

- The FILE LIST will appear.

2 Select a desired track using Arrow

(△/▽/◀/▶).

- Press ▶ when you want to go to the next hierarchy.

- Press ◀ when you want to go back to the previous hierarchy.

3 Press PLAY to start playing.

Notes

- Press SEARCH MODE to EXIT.

- Some selections may take a while to be recognized.

RANDOM PLAYBACK

MP3

1 Press MODE twice while playback is stopped.
2 Press PLAY to play the tracks in random order.

PROGRAM

MP3

This feature allows you to program a mp3 disc to play in a desired sequence.

1 Press MODE during playback is stopped.
- The PROGRAM screen will appear.
2 Press Arrow (▲/▼) to select a track, then press ENTER, to save it in a program.
- Press CLEAR/C.RESET to erase the incorrect input.
3 Press PLAY to start programmed playback.

AUDIO LANGUAGE

DVD

The DVD/VCR allows you to select a language during DVD disc (if multi language available) playback.

1 Press AUDIO during playback.
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select your desired language.

Notes

- Pressing AUDIO may not work on some DVDs with multiple audio languages (e.g. DVDs which allow audio language setting on the disc menu).

STEREO SOUND MODE

CD

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select between STEREO, L-CH or R-CH.

- STEREO - both right and left channels are active (stereo) L-CH - only left channel is active R-CH - only right channel is active

Note

• If the Virtual Surround setting is 1 or 2, the sound mode will be fixed to STEREO, and can not be changed.
• If you use DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, the sound mode of Audio CDs can not be changed.

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

DVD

The DVD allows you to select a language for subtitles during DVD disc (if available) playback.

1 Press SUBTITLE during playback.

2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select your desired subtitle language.

- The subtitle language will be displayed on the display bar at the top of the screen.

3 To turn off subtitles, press SUBTITLE repeatedly until OFF appears.

Notes

• Some discs allow audio language setting/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 SUBTITLE several times, the disc does not have subtitles in that language.
• If you choose a Language that has a 3 letter language code, the code will be displayed every time you change the Subtitle language setting. If you choose any other languages, ‘---’ will be displayed instead. (Refer to page 32.)
• It may take time to display the subtitles in the selected language.

CAMERA ANGLE

DVD

Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles. You can change the camera angle when the ( ) mark appears on the screen.

1 Press ANGLE during playback.

- The selected angle will be displayed on the display bar at the top of the screen.

2 Press ANGLE repeatedly to select your desired angle.

CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

DVD CD

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

For DVDs

1 Press DISPLAY during playback to show current Chapter.

- The elapsed and remaining playing time of the current chapter will be displayed.

2 Press DISPLAY again to show current Title.

- The elapsed and remaining playing time of the current title will be displayed.

3 Press DISPLAY third time.

• The BIT RATE and the current repeat setting will be displayed.
• If you are playing a dual layered disc, the layer number will also be displayed (L0: Layer 0 is playing. L1: Layer 1 is playing).

4 Press DISPLAY the fourth time to remove the display.

For audio CDs

1 Press DISPLAY during playback, the current Track will be displayed on the TV screen.

- The elapsed and remaining playing time of the current track will be displayed.

2 Press DISPLAY again to show current Total Track.

- The elapsed and remaining playing time of the current total track will be displayed.

3 Press DISPLAY third time to remove the display.

PARENTAL CONTROL

DVD

Parental Control limits the disc viewing that exceed your settings. (with a password or playback will stop.) This feature allows you to prevent discs with alternative scenes from being played by your children. PARENTAL LEVEL

Parental Level allows you to set the rating level of your DVD discs. Playback will stop if the disc's ratings exceed the level you set.

1 Press SETUP in STOP mode.

2 Press ▶ to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER.
3 Press Arrow (◀/▶) to select PARENTAL, then press ENTER.

4 Enter your four-digit password then press ENTER.
5 Press Arrow (▲/▼) to select PARENTAL LEVEL, then press ENTER.
6 Press Arrow ( / ) to select the desired level.

7 Press SETUP to exit

Notes

• When doing this for the first time, enter any 4 digits. (except for 4737) That number will be used as the password from the second time onward.

• To change the password, press Arrow (▲/▼) to select CHANGE, then press ENTER. Enter the four-digit pass-word, then press ENTER.

• 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.

1 Press 4, 7, 3, 7 at step 4.

- Password will be cleared and parental level will be set to ALL.

2 Proceed the above Steps 4-6 again.

CONTROL LEVELS

• ALL

All parental lock is cancelled.

- Level 8

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

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

DVD SETUP

AUDIO SETTINGS

Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment as it only affect during the playback of DVD discs.

1 Press SETUP in STOP mode.

2 Press ▶ to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER.

- CUSTOM mode will appear.

3 Press Arrow (◄/►) to select AUDIO, then

press ENTER to con- firm.

4 Press Arrow (▲/▼) to select the below items, then press ENTER.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control):

• To compress the range of sound volume.
• The default setting is OFF.
• This function is effective only for the sound recorded by Dolby Digital recording.

Dolby Digital: QUICK

Set to BITSTREAM when the unit is connected to a Dolby Digital Decoder.

(BITSTREAM: Output by Dolby Digital)

(PCM: Convert the Dolby Digital to PCM)

- The default setting is BITSTREAM. DOWN SAMPLING:

- Set to ON when outputting in 48 kHz.

- The default setting is ON.

When playing disc with copyright Protection

- If you select OFF, copyright protection will be activated and sound will be down sampled at 48kHz.

4 Press SETUP to exit.

BLACK LEVEL SETTING

DVD

Adjust the Black Level Settings to make the black parts of the picture as bright as you preferred.

1 Press MODE during playback.

2 Press ENTER to switch ON/OFF. ON: Makes the dark parts brighter. OFF: Shows the original picture as recorded.

3 Press MODE twice or RETURN to exit.

VIRTUAL SURROUND

DVD

MP3CD

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

1 Press SURROUND during playback.

2 Press SURROUND to set it 1 (Natural effect) or 2 (Emphasized effect) or OFF.

3 Press MODE or RETURN to exit.

Note (for CD play only)

- Virtual Surround will not be effective if the sound mode is set to something other than STEREO.

DISPLAY SETTING

DVD

You can change certain aspects of the DVD display screens, on-screen messages and the display panel on the front of the DVD/VCR.

1 Press SETUP in STOP mode.

2 Press ▶ to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER.

- CUSTOM mode will appear.

3 Press Arrow (◀/▶) to select DISPLAY, then press ENTER to confirm.

4 Press Arrow (▲/▼) to select the below items, then press ENTER.

TV ASPECT: QUICK

• Press Arrow (▲/▼) for an item selection, then press ENTER.
• Select 4:3 LETTER BOX for a black bars appears on top and bottom of the screen.
• Select 4:3 PAN - SCAN for a full height picture with both sides trimmed.
• Select 16:9 WIDE if a wide-screen TV is connected to the DVD/VCR.
• The default setting is 4:3 LETTER BOX.

ANGLE MARK:

• Press ENTER repeatedly to turn Angle mark ON or OFF.
• The default setting is ON.

AUTO POWER OFF:

• Press ENTER repeatedly to turn Auto Power off ON or OFF.
• The default setting is ON and it will turn the DVD/VCR to off automatically after 35 minutes of no use.

LOGO:

• Press ENTER to switch ON (opening picture)/OFF(black).
• The default setting is ON.

5 Press SETUP to exit.

Notes

- Be sure to press SETUP, or the setting will not work.

LANGUAGE SETTING

DVD

Language options are not available with some discs.

1 Press SETUP in STOP mode.

2 Press ▶ to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER.

- CUSTOM mode will appear.

3 Press Arrow (◄/►) to select LANGUAGE,

then press ENTER to confirm.

4 Press Arrow (▲/▼) to select the below items, then press ENTER.

- If you want to return to LANGUAGE SETTING MENU, press Arrow(◀).

AUDIO:

- Sets the audio language.

SUBTITLE:

- Sets the subtitle language.

DISC MENU:

- Sets the language for DVD menu.

PLAYER MENU: QUICK

- Sets the language for the On-screen display.

5 Press Arrow (▲/▼) to select a setting, then press ENTER.

- If OTHERS is selected on the AUDIO, SUBTITLE or DISC MENU screen, press four-digit number to enter the code for the desired language. (Refer to the language code list below.)

- Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected.

6 Press SETUP to exit.

Note

- Language Setting for Audio and Subtitle is not available with some discs. Then use the Audio and the Subtitle button. Details are on pages 28 and 29.

Language	Code	Language	Code	Language	Code	Language	Code
A-B		Frisian	5271	Malay	5965	Somali	6561
Abkhazian 4748		Galician	5358	Malayalam	5958	Spanish [SPA]	5165
Afar 4747		Georgian	5747	Maltese	5966	Sundanese	6567
Afrikaans 4752		German [GER]	5051	Maori	5955	Swahili	6569
Albanian 6563		Greek [GRE]	5158	Marathi	5964	Swedish [SWE]	6568
Amharic	4759	Greenlandic	5758	Moldavian	5961	T
Arabic	4764	Guarani	5360	Mongolian	5960	Tagalog	6658
Armenian	5471	Gujarati	5367	Nauru	6047	Tajik	6653
Assamese 4765		Hausa	5447	Nepali	6051	Tamil	6647
Aymara	4771	Hebrew	5569	Norwegian [NOR] 6061		Tatar	6666
Azerbaijani	4772	Hindi	5455	O-R		Telugu	6651
Bashkir	4847	Hungarian [HUN]	5467	Occitan	6149	Thai	6654
Basque	5167	I-K		Oriya	6164	Tibetan	4861
Bengali;Bangla	4860	Icelandic [ICE]	5565	Oromo(Afan)	6159	Tigrinya	6655
Bhutani	5072	Indonesian	5560	Panjabi	6247	Tonga	6661
Bihari	4854	Interlingua 5547		Pashto;Pushto	6265	Tsonga	6665
Bislama	4855	Interlingue 5551		Persian	5247	Turkish [TUR]	6664
Breton	4864	Inupiak	5557	Polish	6258	Turkmen	6657
Bulgarian	4853	Irish [IRI]	5347	Portuguese [POR]	6266	Twi	6669
Burmese	5971	Italian [ITA]	5566	Quechua	6367	U-Z
Byelorussian	4851	Japanese [JPN] 5647		Rhaeto-Romance 6459		Ukrainian	6757
C-E		Javanese	5669	Romanian [RUM]	6461	Urdu	6764
Cambodian	5759	Kannada	5760	Russian [RUS]	6467	Uzbek	6772
Catalan	4947	Kashmiri 5765		S		Vietnamese	6855
Chinese [CHI]	7254	Kazakh	5757	Samoan	6559	Volapuk	6861
Corsican	4961	Kinyarwanda	6469	Sangho	6553	Welsh	4971
Croatian	5464	Kirghiz	5771	Sanskrit	6547	Wolof	6961
Czech	4965	Kirundi	6460	Scots Gaelic	5350	Xhosa	7054
Danish [DAN]	5047	Korean [KOR]	5761	Serbian	6564	Yiddish	5655
Dutch [DUT]	6058	Kurdish	5767	Serbo-Croatian	6554	Yoruba	7161
English [ENG]	5160	L-N		Sesotho	6566	Zulu	7267
Esperanto	5161	Laothian	5861	Setswana	6660
Estonian 5166		Latin	5847	Shona	6560
F-H		Latvian;Lettish	5868	Sindhi	6550
Faroese	5261	Lingala	5860	Singhalese	6555
Fiji	5256	Lithuanian	5866	Siswat	6565
Finnish [FIN]	5255	Macedonian	5957	Slovak	6557
French [FRE]	5264	Malagasy	5953	Slovenian	6558

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 28 and 29. If you choose any other languages, ‘---’ will be displayed instead. (3 letter language code is written in bracket.)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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

DVDVCR	PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
	No power.	Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.Make sure the power is turned on.
	The DVD/VCR 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 23 feet of the DVD/VCR.Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by pressing DVD or VCR ,whichever you need, on the remote control.Check if a cassette tape is in the VCR.
VCR	Timer recording is impossible.	Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.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 DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press VCR on the remote control so that the green VCR OUT-PUT light is lit.
	Playback picture is partially noisyCannot view a tape but the audio is OK.	Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing CHANNEL (▲/▼) on the DVD/VCR.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.	Change the RF output channel to CH4. Then select the same channel on the TV.Fine tune your TV.
	TV programs cannot be seen normally.	Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 13.Press VCR/TV.Press VCR 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 VCR/TV.
	Video or color fades in and outwhen 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 DVD/VCR is in the VCR mode. If not, press VCR on the remote control to switch the mode.
DVD	No picture.	Connect the video cables firmly.Insert a correct video disc that plays on this DVD/VCR.Press DVD on the remote control. Check if the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit. Then try other DVD feature.Check if the progressive switch is set correctly according to your TV.
	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.
	No DTS audio is output.	This DVD/VCR does not support DTS audio. This is not a malfunction.
	Distorted picture.	Connect the DVD/VCR 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 set up.	The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD disc.This is not a malfunction
	The camera angle cannot be changed.	The DVD disc does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles.This is not a malfunction
	Audio or subtitle language cannot be changed.	The DVD disc 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 DVD/VCR or the disc.This is not a malfunction.

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.

MAINTENANCE

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.

CLEANING THE CABINET

- Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

CLEANING DISCS

• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

CLEANING THE DISC LENS

- If the DVD/VCR still does not perform properly when it is operated while referring to the relevant sections and to "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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.

- Do not use detergent or abrasive cleaning agents.

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

• Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.
- You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste.
Contact your council for details.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product type: DVD/VCR Combo (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: 24 W (standby: 7.0 W)

Operating temperature: 41^(5^) to 104^(F40^)

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

H 3-7/8" (99 mm)

D 8-5/8" (218 mm)

Weight: 8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)

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

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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:

during the business hours Monday - Friday EST 9:00am\~7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am\~5:00pm

durant les heures de bureau: Lundi au Vedredi 9:00am\~7:00pm (h.n.e.) Samedi 9:00am\~5:00pm (h.n.e.)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Models: DV-PF73U 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 Tel:[phone]

WARRANTY

NOT FINAL

WARRANTY

NOT FINAL