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Page 2 - Important Information; WARNING; CAUTION

Important Information This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"inside the product that presents a risk ofelectric shock or personal injury. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electricshock, do not expose this product torain or moisture. No objects filled withliquids, such as vases, shall ...

Page 3 - CLASS 1

CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USEOF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS ORPERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURESOTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREINMAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUSRADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPENCOVERS AND DO NOT REPAIRYOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Note: This DVD/VCR player is designed and ma...

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Page 5 - Table of Contents; continued on next page; Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Table of Contents 1 continued on next page Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ........................................................................... 5Protec...

Page 6 - Chapter 4: VCR Features

2 Table of Contents Search Options ............................................................................................................. 18 Picture Scan ...................................................................................................... 18Freeze Frame and Frame Advance ......

Page 7 - Chapter 5: DVD Menu System

Table of Contents 3 Recording Features ...................................................................................................... 30 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................................................................... 30Timer Recording ...................................

Page 8 - Chapter 6: Additional Information

4 Table of Contents Progressive Scan ............................................................................................... 44 Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 44 Sound Logic ..........................

Page 9 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before You Connect; Protect Against Power Surges; Don’t stack components.; Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference; Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.; Connection Pictures

Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or com...

Page 10 - Connections and Setup; Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR; Compatible Discs

6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. Note: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures in thisbook sho...

Page 11 - Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.; Go to page 9; TV

Chapter 1 7 Connections and Setup DVD/VCR + TV 1. Connect a coaxial cable to the Cable/Antenna jack on your TV (sometimes labeled ANT IN) and to the TV jack on your DVD/VCR player. 2. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the ANT IN jack on your DVD/VCR. 3. Conne...

Page 12 - receiver to the DVD/VCR. You must also set the

8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup DVD/VCR + TV + Audio Receiver Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto thedigital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separatechannels: left, right, center, left re...

Page 13 - Install Batteries in the Remote; Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.; Important Battery Information; Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD or VCR Mode; Turn on the TV and DVD/VCR; Turn on your TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel.

Chapter 1 9 Connections and Setup Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Impor...

Page 14 - Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items; CLOCK; Complete the VCR setup; ON; S E L E C T; Language Select; French

10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. To select an on-screen item, press the numberbutton on the remote control that matches the on-screen number. Selecting a menu item can take youto another menu, ...

Page 15 - Auto Channel Search; A U T O

Chapter 1 11 Connections and Setup Auto Channel Search Before you can watch channels through the VCR, you mustset the type of signal you have (cable or TV) and search forall available channels. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu. 2. Press the down arrow button until TUNING is highlighted, an...

Page 16 - M O N T H : J U L Y

12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup M O N T H : J U L Y D A Y : 5 S A T Y E A R : 2 0 0 3 T I M E : 2 : 1 5 A M S E L E C T T O E X I T P R E S S A D J U S T A U T O C L O C K S E T : O F F D A Y L I G H T S A V I N G : O N T I M E Z O N E : E A S T E R N • If you choose AUTO , the VCR sets the time ...

Page 17 - Next Steps; DVD and VCR Modes

Chapter 1 13 Connections and Setup Next Steps This chapter is dedicated to connecting your DVD/VCR player. Before you startplaying discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control — Chapter 2has details. If you want to skip straight to playing discs, go to Chapter 3 (page 17). It explai...

Page 18 - Chapter 2; Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control; Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes; DVD and VCR function buttons listed alphabetically

14 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes In addition to operating your DVD/VCR, the remote that came with it will operate most RCA, GE, andProscan TVs. However, this section only...

Page 19 - Using the Remote Control; Button description for TV function buttons

Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Control LOCK Locks the buttons on the front of the unit. MENU Displays the on-screen menu system. (To see the VCR Main menu, press VCR and then MENU. To see the DVD Main menu, press DVD and then MENU). OK Selects the setting or menu that is highlighted. ON•OFF Turns DVD...

Page 20 - MUTE; Lowers the volume to minimum level. Press again to restore volume.; ON•OFF; Decreases and increases volume level.; Using the INPUT Button; and

16 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Use the arrow buttons tohighlight on-screen options.Use the OK button to selectan option that ishighlighted. MUTE Lowers the volume to minimum level. Press again to restore volume. ON•OFF Turns off a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV. TV Turns on a compatible RC...

Page 21 - Chapter 3; Chapter 3: Playing Discs; Regional Coding

Chapter 3 17 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD/VCR and the discs are coded by region. Theseregional codes must match in order for the disc to play. Ifthe codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This player’s ...

Page 22 - Playing Discs; To Load and Play a DVD Disc; Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label; Search Options; Picture Scan

18 Chapter 3 Playing Discs To Load and Play a DVD Disc Turn on the TV and your DVD/VCR (press ON•OFF on theremote or press the Power button on the DVD/VCR). 1. If necessary, tune the TV to its Video Input Channel (if you need more information, go to page 62). 2. Press the OPEN•CLOSE button (the disc...

Page 23 - Playback Options; Chapter Advance; Zoom; and/or right arrow buttons. This feature is called pan and scan.

Chapter 3 19 Playing Discs Slow Motion (in Freeze Frame Mode) While a disc is playing, press PAUSE. Press REVERSE or FORWARD (each time you press REVERSE orFORWARD the slow motion will get even slower until you reach the slowest speed). To resume normalplayback, press PLAY. Playback Options Many of ...

Page 24 - Using the On-Screen Info Display; DVD Disc Info Display

20 Chapter 3 Playing Discs Using the On-Screen Info Display The Info Display appears across the top of the screen when you press the INFO button on the remotewhile you’re playing a disc. Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight different icons. Once anicon is highlighted, follow the on-scre...

Page 25 - How to Navigate the Info Display; Shortcut

Chapter 3 21 Playing Discs Hour Minutes Seconds How to Navigate the Info Display To access the Info Display, press the INFO button on theremote while you’re playing a disc. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote tohighlight different icons. Once an icon is highlighted, followthe on-scree...

Page 27 - Play Mode Options; Audio CDs and mp3s (tracks play in random; Repeat

Chapter 3 23 Playing Discs Play Mode Icon (DVD, CD Info Displays) The Play Mode options available depend upon the type ofdisc you’re playing. The default play mode (standard play)plays the disc’s contents in the order in which the disc wascreated (i.e., track 1 plays first, followed by track 2, etc....

Page 28 - AB Repeat; appears at the bottom of the Info Display. Press OK.; Random; Program Play (DVD and Audio CD Info Displays); Play Mode: Introscan

24 Chapter 3 Playing Discs AB Repeat AB Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat. For example, youmight want to watch the dogfight in the movie Top Gun. To watch this scene over and over: 1. With the Play Mode icon highlighted, press the up or down arrow button u...

Page 29 - Using a Bookmark; bookmarked scene you want to activate.; Creating a Bookmark; To delete the bookmark, highlight the trash can and press OK.

Chapter 3 25 Playing Discs Bookmark Icon (DVD Info Display) The Bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc sothat when you turn the player off and back on (withouthaving ejected the disc), you can quickly start playing thedisc from a bookmarked point. Play arrow icon Unused bookmark icon 3. ...

Page 30 - Clearing a Bookmark; Angle Off

26 Chapter 3 Playing Discs Clearing a Bookmark The bookmarks are erased each time you remove a disc fromthe player and/or when the power is turned off. 1. While you’re playing a disc, press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears). 2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the Boo...

Page 31 - Playing mp3 and WMA music files and displaying JPEG files; Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA files; AutoPlay; Continued on next page

Chapter 3 27 Playing Discs Playing mp3 and WMA music files and displaying JPEG files mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed by FraunhoferGesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson Inc. The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it meansCD-quality music tracks...

Page 32 - Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time; OK

28 Chapter 3 Playing Discs 6. Press the INFO button to display the Info menu during playback. • mp3 file: press the AUDIO or PLAY MODE button several times to select a playback mode (standard,program, random, repeat). • JPEG file: press the down arrow button to select a projection speed. 7. When the...

Page 33 - Chapter 4; VCR Basics; Playing a tape; • Press STOP to stop playback.; Automatic Rewind; Basic Recording; Press the RECORD button to begin recording.; Check the Safety Tab

Chapter 4 29 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4: VCR Features VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your DVD/VCR. In order to begin, you mustfirst understand some basic concepts. Playing a tape 1. Tune the TV to your DV...

Page 34 - VCR Features; Recording Features; Recording; Instant Timer Record 0:00

30 Chapter 4 VCR Features Recording Features Your DVD/VCR provides many ways to record programming. Basic recording is explained in detail onpage 29. The following recording techniques are also available. • Recording – lets you press one button to record a program. • Instant Timer Recording (ITR) – ...

Page 35 - Timer Recording; PROGRAM

Chapter 4 31 VCR Features Timer Recording You can set up to 8 different TV programs to be recorded. Before a Timer Recording will work, the VCRneeds to be set up correctly. • DVD/VCR’s clock must be set correctly. • The timer indicator appears in the display when you turn off the DVD/VCR and a timer...

Page 36 - Time Counter; twice

32 Chapter 4 VCR Features Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR Main Menu. 2. Press the down arrow button until PROGRAM is highlighted, and press OK (the Program menu appears). 3. Use the left and right arrow butt...

Page 37 - Info Display; Press INFO again to display just the time counter on the

Chapter 4 33 VCR Features Info Display To find out the status of the DVD/VCR, press the INFObutton on the remote control. Each time you press INFO,different information appears on the screen. See thefollowing examples. Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 1. Press the IN...

Page 38 - Index Search; To Activate Index Search:; appears on the

34 Chapter 4 VCR Features Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records index markson the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate theprogram you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCRwill search forward or rever...

Page 39 - Explanation of the VCR Menu System; Program Menu

Chapter 4 35 VCR Features Explanation of the VCR Menu System The on-screen menus you set up the first time you turned onyour DVD/VCR were explained in Chaper 1. This chaper listsother menus that you can access through the VCR MainMenu (press VCR and then MENU on the remote control). C L O C K P R O ...

Page 40 - Tuning Menu; To add or delete channels from the VCR channel list:; Setup Menu; Function OSD

36 Chapter 4 VCR Features FUNCTION OSD : ON LANGUAGE SELECT:ENGLISH AUDIO MODE: HI-FI BROADCAST TYPE: STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO S E L E C T T O E X I T P R E S S A D J U S T Tuning Menu The Auto Channel Search procedure is explained in detail onpage 11. To add or delete channels from the VCR chann...

Page 41 - Broadcast Type; Child Lock; To unlock the buttons:

Chapter 4 37 VCR Features Broadcast Type You can select the type of audio signal the DVD/VCR receives and records. Choosefrom STEREO , SAP , and MONO. Press the right arrow button to choose the desired setting. STEREO is used for normal or stereo broadcast recording. MONO is used if the signal is we...

Page 42 - Chapter 5; The DVD Player Menu System; The Play Menu; The Play Mode Menu; Start

38 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5: DVD Menu System The DVD Player Menu System The DVD player menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display. The DVD playermenu comes up when there is no disc playing. If you are playing a ...

Page 43 - DVD Menu System; The Parental Control Menu

Chapter 5 39 DVD Menu System Note: When a track is selected for more than two seconds, the first few seconds of the track plays. 1c. mp3 CD: select a folder using the and buttons, then press the button to access the list of files, then select a file using the and buttons. Note: When an mp3 file is s...

Page 44 - Unlocking your DVD/VCR

40 Chapter 5 DVD Menu System Unlocking your DVD/VCR 1. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears). 2. Press the down arrow button until Parental Control is highlighted, and press OK (the Enter Password screen appears). 3. Use the number buttons to enter the password yo...

Page 45 - Explanation of Rating Limits; To Set Ratings for Rated Titles:; Rating Limits

Chapter 5 41 DVD Menu System Explanation of Rating Limits The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types ofdiscs can be played in the player, and what types of discswill require a password to override the rating limit thatyou’ve set. In the U.S., the ratings feature is based on theratings s...

Page 46 - To Set Ratings for Unrated Titles:; Parental Control

42 Chapter 5 DVD Menu System To Set Ratings for Unrated Titles: Some discs contain titles that don’t have a rating assignedto them. Sometimes, movies you might find the mostexplicit are unrated. You can restrict access by requiring apassword for unrated titles. 1. From the main menu, highlight Paren...

Page 47 - Display Menu; TV Image

Chapter 5 43 DVD Menu System Display Menu The Display menu contains the settings that affect how a disc’s content looks on your TV and the brightness of the display that’s on the front of the DVD/VCR. TV Image The TV Image menu adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV. Standard TVs are 4 x 3 forma...

Page 48 - Progressive Scan; Sound Menu; Sound Logic

44 Chapter 5 DVD Menu System 16 x 9 Widescreen – Choose this setting if your DVD Player is connected to a widescreen TV. If you choose this settingand you don’t have a widescreen TV, the images on thescreen might appear distorted due to vertical compression. Ifyou play a disc recorded in 4 x 3 forma...

Page 49 - Digital Output; Languages Menu

Chapter 5 45 DVD Menu System Digital Output If you connected your DVD/VCR to a receiver via the Digital Audio Out jacks (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) onthe back of the player, choose both Dolby Digital and DTS settings . 1. If the main menu isn’t on the screen, press the STOP button (the main menu appears). ...

Page 50 - Press the LOCK button on the remote (

46 Chapter 5 DVD Menu System Notes: Discs are created differently. The DVD player can’t override some language preferences. If a disc’s software wascreated to play the movie (title) in a preferred language, the preference you set might be ignored. Also, if the language isn’t available on the movie y...

Page 51 - Troubleshooting; General Problems; Try unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in.

Chapter 6 47 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 6: Additional Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your product can be corrected by consulting the followingtroubleshooting list. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name...

Page 52 - Additional Information; General DVD Problems

48 Chapter 6 Additional Information Remote control won’t work • You might be in the wrong mode. To operate the DVD functions of your DVD/VCR, press DVD on theremote before you press any other buttons. To operate the VCR, press the VCR button first. If you’reoperating the TV, press the TV button firs...

Page 54 - General VCR Problems; CATV

50 Chapter 6 Additional Information General VCR Problems No power • Make sure the DVD/VCR is plugged into a working outlet. • Make sure connections between devices are correct and snug. There’s poor quality or no picture for normal TV viewing • If using RF coaxial cables to connect the DVD/VCR to th...

Page 55 - Chapter 6; The DVD/VCR makes noise when it is stopped; TUNING BAND; On-screen menus appear in a foreign language; LANGUAGE; Recording Problems; Will not record; Playback Problems; Snowy or no picture during playback; VCR

Chapter 6 51 Additional Information The DVD/VCR makes noise when it is stopped • This is normal. The DVD/VCR removes the tape from the playheads when stopping. The cylindersinside the unit will continue to rotate for a few minutes after stopping. The DVD/VCR won’t find active channels correctly usin...

Page 56 - AUDIO MODE

52 Chapter 6 Additional Information • If you are using A/V cables, make sure the TV is set to the Video Input Channel. Go to page 62 forinstructions. • If you are not using A/V cables, make sure the DVD/VCR is not in Video Input Channel mode. PressINPUT on the remote control to return to normal view...

Page 57 - The stereo Audio is too noisy; The stereo signal is weak. Set the; Cannot copy discs to video tape

Chapter 6 53 Additional Information • You must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV using A/V cables (not provided) to hear true stereo soundduring playback. Go to page 7 for instructions. The stereo Audio is too noisy • The stereo signal is weak. Set the BROADCAST TYPE: to MONO . • Press either the CHANNE...

Page 58 - Handling Cautions; Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.; Maintenance of Cabinet; Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.; Formation of Condensation; Cleaning Discs

54 Chapter 6 Additional Information Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn all components off. • Don’t move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken, and theplayer’s internal parts may be damaged. • Don’t put any co...

Page 59 - Description of Jacks (from left to right)

Chapter 6 55 Additional Information Back of the DVD/VCR When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio toRight Audio, etc. A description of each jack follows. Description of Jacks (from left to right) S-VIDEO OUT – If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, conn...

Page 60 - STOP – Stops disc or tape play.

56 Chapter 6 Additional Information Front of the DVD/VCR (from left to right) ON/STANDBY – Turns the player on and off. The indicator lights when you turn off the DVD/VCR. PLAY/PAUSE – Press to begin playback. During playback, press to pause. STOP – Stops disc or tape play. REV (Reverse) – Searches ...

Page 61 - Front Panel Display; Display Messages; DVD

Chapter 6 57 Additional Information Front Panel Display 1. DVD — The DVD mode is selected. 2. Disc icon — A disc is loaded. Flashes when no disc is loaded. 3. Number display — The current time, counter, remaining time on a video tape, time expired on a disc, or the current DVD/VCR status (PLAY, REC,...

Page 62 - Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables; S-Video Jacks and Cables

58 Chapter 6 Additional Information Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (only audio/video cablesare packed with your DVD/VCR — you can purchase cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, details are onpage 63, or order online at ww...

Page 63 - FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information; Industry Canada Compliance Notice

Chapter 6 59 Additional Information FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterferen...

Page 64 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:; Defect in materials or workmanship.; For how long after your purchase:; A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

60 Chapter 6 Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which in...

Page 65 - What your warranty does not cover:; Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.; Product Registration:; If you purchased your product outside the United States:

Chapter 6 61 Additional Information What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional o...

Page 66 - How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel; Consult the Owner’s Manual that came with your TV.; Video Input Channel Variations

62 Chapter 6 Additional Information How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel In order to see what’s playing on your DVD/VCR, you need to tune the TV to the Video InputChannel that corresponds to the jacks you used to hook up the unit to the TV. The Video InputChannel(s) varies for different brands ...

Page 67 - Accessories; HOW TO ORDER

Chapter 6 63 Price Part No. Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 Component Video Cables (6-ft) (not shown) DT6DC $2...