Page 2 - Safety Instructions; Note to CATV system installer:; do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.; I m p o r t a n t S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s
2 Safety Instructions Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents ◆ Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ◆ Welcome...
Page 7 - Feature Summary; DVD Features; *Discs which cannot be played with this player:; Unpack
7 Feature Summary DVD+VCR Features • Playback of DVDs, audio CDs, MP3 discs and VHS Tapes.• Ability to watch a DVD movie while recording a TV show to the VCR.• Auto Setup to instantly set the time and search for channels.• Commercial Advance skips commercials on recorded shows.• Movie Advance skips ...
Page 8 - Disc Types and Characteristics; Disc Markings; This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs:; STEREO; NTSC; Disc Types; Playing Time; Characteristics; V I D E O
8 Disc Types and Characteristics Disc Markings Player Region Number This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs: DIGITAL SOUND STEREO NTSC • Player RegionNumber • NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. • Dolby Digital discs • Stereo discs • Digital Audio di...
Page 9 - Front Panel
9 Front Panel 1 DVD DECK 2 DVD EJECT BUTTON 3 VCR DECK 4 VCR EJECT BUTTON 5 POWER BUTTON 6 PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 7 REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON 8 STOP BUTTON 9 FAST-FORWARD/SKIP NEXT BUTTON 10 RECORD BUTTON 11 COPY BUTTON 12 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 13 DVD+VCR BUTTON 14 CHANNEL / 15 SETUP BUTTON 16 LINE IN 2 ...
Page 10 - Front Panel Display; Rear Panel
10 Front Panel Display STEREO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 DVD deck is active. 2 DVD or CD is loaded. 3 Time, counter position or current deck status. 4 VHS videotape is loaded. 5 VCR deck is active. 6 A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded. 7 The Hi-Fi track of a VHS videotape is playing (or the current TV pro...
Page 12 - Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control; Your VCR remote control will operate many brands of television.
12 Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your VCR remote control will operate many brands of television. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructionsbelow. 1 Turn on your television. 2 Point the remote control at the television. 3 H o l d d o w n t h e T V b u t t...
Page 13 - Basic Connections/Auto Setup; Connect the RF Antenna Cable to your DVD+VCR; Choose one of the following methods:; RF Connection; Line Connection method.; Plug In; Turn on the TV by pressing the POWER button.; Set the TV to Channel 3, 4 or Line; From Antenna or Cable
13 Basic Connections/Auto Setup You will need to connect the DVD+VCR to a TV and run AutoSetup. Auto Setup will automatically search for channels and thenset your DVD+VCR's internal clock.NOTES:• See Appendix A for Advanced Connections.• In order to view the DVD+VCR setup menu, you must use either t...
Page 14 - Deck Control Buttons; Follow the instructions below to playback a DVD.; Basic DVD Operation
14 The DVD+VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. 1 POWER Button Press the POWER button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD+VCR. 2 DVD Button Press the DVD button on the remote control or front panel when you want to control the DVD deck.• The DVD indicator will ligh...
Page 15 - Basic VCR Operation; Insert VHS Tape; Press the PLAY/PAUSE; ll; button on the remote control or front; Stop Playback; Press the STOP; Eject Tape
15 Basic VCR Operation To play a standard VHS videotape, simply insert it into the VCRdeck and press the PLAY button. You can also turn on Auto Play tohave the VCR play prerecorded tapes automatically when youinsert them (the Record Safety Tab must be removed). See page 53. 1 Insert VHS Tape Insert ...
Page 16 - Basic TV Tuner Operation; Moves to the next or previous channel.; On-Screen Menu Navigation
16 Basic TV Tuner Operation Use the following buttons when watching TV with the DVD+VCR'sbuilt-in TV tuner. 1 TV/VCR Switches between your TV's tuner and the DVD+VCR's internaltuner.• You don’t need to press the TV/VCR button in VCR mode. 2 Channel / Moves to the next or previous channel. 3 0-9 ...
Page 17 - Menu Language; Open “Initial Setup” menu; Press the SETUP button while the DVD is in Stop or Play mode.; Select “SETUP”; Select “Language”; Use the; Set “Language”
17 Menu Language To change the on-screen menu language to English, French orSpanish: 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu Press the SETUP button while the DVD is in Stop or Play mode. 2 Select “SETUP” Use the / buttons to highlight “SETUP”, then press ENTER to select. 3 Select “Language” Use the / bu...
Page 18 - clock must be set correctly.; • Hour; Manual Clock Set
18 If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD+VCR’s internal clock by locatinga local TV station, follow these steps to set the date and timemanually. NOTE: For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD+VCR's internal clock must be set correctly. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu Press the SETUP button while the DVD is ...
Page 19 - Tuner Band Setting; This feature allows you to manually set the DVD+VCR’s tuner
19 Tuner Band Setting This feature allows you to manually set the DVD+VCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the IN(FROM ANT.) jack during initial setup.• Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel...
Page 20 - RF Output Channel
20 RF Output Channel 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “SETUP” Use the / buttons to highlight “SETUP”, then press ENTER to select. 3 Select “Channel” Use the / buttons to highlight “Channel”, then press ENTER to select. 4 Select “...
Page 21 - Auto Channel Memory
21 Auto Channel Memory will automatically seek and store all activechannels in your area. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “SETUP” Use the / buttons to highlight “SETUP”, then press ENTER to select. 3 Select “Channel” Use the / b...
Page 23 - Front Panel Dimmer
23 Front Panel Dimmer You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dimall the time, or dim when the power is off. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “SETUP” Use the / buttons to highlight “SETUP”, then press ENTER to ...
Page 24 - Disc Menu Language; To set your preferred language (if available) for disc menus:
Disc Menu Language To set your preferred language (if available) for disc menus: 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu Press the SETUP button while the DVD is in Stop mode. 2 Select “DVD” Use the / buttons to highlight “DVD”, then press ENTER to select. 3 Select “Language” Use the / buttons to highlig...
Page 25 - To set your preferred language (if available) for DVD audio tracks:; Audio Language
25 To set your preferred language (if available) for DVD audio tracks: 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu Press the SETUP button while the DVD is in Stop mode. 2 Select “DVD” Use the / buttons to highlight “DVD”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Select “Language” Use the / buttons to highlight “Langu...
Page 26 - Subtitle Language
26 To set your preferred language (if available) for Subtitles: 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu Press the SETUP button while the DVD is in Stop mode. 2 Select “DVD” Use the / buttons to highlight “DVD”, then press ENTER to select. 3 Select “Language” Use the / buttons to highlight “Language”, th...
Page 27 - NOTE: Select “Bitstream” ONLY if you have connected a Dolby; Digital Output
27 If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, yourDVD+VCR can output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, but you MUSTenable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to yourspeakers. NOTE: Select “Bitstream” ONLY if you have connected a Dolby Digital-equipped A/V receiver to the Dig...
Page 28 - DTS
28 If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, yourDVD+VCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable thisfeature in the menu system. NOTE: Select “On” ONLY if you have connected a DTS-equippedA/V receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (optical or coaxial) onthe DVD+VCR back panel. 1 Open...
Page 29 - Dynamic Compression
29 Dynamic Compression Dynamic Compression restrains the dynamic range of sound, i.e.the difference between the loudest and quietest passages of a DVDaudio track. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu Press the SETUP button while the DVD is in Stop mode. 2 Select “DVD” Use the / buttons to highlight “DVD”...
Page 30 - PCM Down Sampling
30 PCM Down Sampling If your amplifier is not capable of reproducing a 96kHz signal, PCMdownsampling should be set to On. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu Press the SETUP button while the DVD is in Stop mode. 2 Select “DVD” Use the / buttons to highlight “DVD”, then press ENTER to select. 3 Select “A...
Page 31 - TV Aspect Ratio
31 TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVDplayer will display movies at the appropriate size for yourtelevision. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu Press the SETUP button while the DVD is in Stop mode. 2 Selec...
Page 32 - Black Level
32 Black Level The Black Level feature adjusts the reference level of black in thevideo signal to one of two choices:• Off - Standard NTSC black level. Yields consistent contrast through all sources. • On - Enhanced black level, for increased contrast during DVD playback. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu...
Page 33 - Alt Video Out; • Use the S-Video or Component Video connection method for; Reset Factory Settings
33 Alt Video Out On Display Setup The “Alt Video Out” option must be set in the on-screen menusystem if you have connected your DVD+VCR to a TV using the S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. • Use the S-Video or Component Video connection method for the DVD player ONLY. The TV tuner and VCR can...
Page 34 - • Not all discs are rated.; Parental
34 Rating Control is a password-protected system that allows you toblock playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses aneight level rating system.• If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error message will appear. • Not all discs are rated. 1 Open “Initial Setup” m...
Page 35 - A/V Receiver Connections; Digital Audio Out
35 A/V Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVDoffers, you may want to connect your DVD+VCR to a completeSurround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and sixSurround Sound speakers. Before You Begin... • If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Di...
Page 36 - Special Playback Features; Jog/Shuttle Operation
36 During DVD/CD playback you can select from the followingspecial playback options. To resume normal playback, press thePLAY/PAUSE ll button. 1 Still Press the PLAY/PAUSE ll button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will pause and the audio will mute.• To resume playback, pres...
Page 37 - Disc Menu Navigation
37 Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can selecttitles, chapters, audio tracks, subtitles, and special disc features,such as movie trailers, and information about the cast. Use thesebuttons to make selections in the disc menus: 1 DISC MENU Press to access the DVD’s disc menu, if ava...
Page 38 - To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY button again.
Title/Chapter/Time Selection To view the current title, chapter/track, and counter position, pressthe DISPLAY button during DVD playback. The DISPLAY screencan also be used to quickly choose a title, chapter/track, or playingtime. 1 View the Display During DVD/CD playback, press the DISPLAY button o...
Page 40 - Angle View; Check for the Angle Icon; Press the
40 Angle View Some DVD movies offer multiple camera anglesduring playback. To activate this feature press theANGLE Button. 1 Check for the Angle Icon The Angle Icon (shown above) will appear on screen when a DVD contains multiple angles. 2 View Angle Menu Options When the Angle Icon appears, press t...
Page 43 - Audio; To repeat a single chapter or a complete title:
43 Audio Many DVDs include multiple language/audio setup options, such asDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic, or LPCM 2 Channel audio. Youcan use the AUDIO button to quickly view and select the optionsavailable on a disc. 1 Open the Audio Menu During playback, press the AUDIO button on the remote con...
Page 44 - Bookmarks
44 Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD, allowingyou to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. 1 Open Bookmark Menu During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “MARK” header will be displayed on the screen. 2 Select Bookmark Placeholder Use the ¦ / butt...
Page 45 - • Press the REPEAT button to hear music continuously and press it
45 When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file inthe first folder begins playing automatically. • If more than two file extensions are present, select the media of your choice. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ■ button twice and then press the DIS...
Page 46 - (registered trademark of
46 MP3/WMA Playback CD-R MP3/WMA discs When playing CD-R MP3 or WMA discs, please follow these recommendations : • Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft DOS and Windows,and with Apple Mac. These two format...
Page 47 - • Depending on the disc, the Program and Random Play; Program Play & Random Play
47 Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) 1. With the MP3 in Stop mode, press the MODE button. 2. Use the ¦ / buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button. 3. Use the / or ¦ / buttons to select the first track to add to the program.Press the ENTER button. The selection numbers appear in the Program ...
Page 48 - Picture CD Playback; • Press the RETURN button to return to the Album Screen.
48 • Select “JPEG” in the “Select a Media Type” menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ■ button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote control is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will be p...
Page 49 - About CD-R JPEG Discs
49 About CD-R JPEG Discs • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played.• If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.• Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.• T...
Page 50 - D Sound; Press the “3D SOUND” button; You can also press the DISPLAY button, and then use the
50 3D Sound The 3D Sound function is a sound enhancement mode that lets youenjoy virtual surround sound with only two speakers. 1 Press the “3D SOUND” button During playback, press the “3D SOUND” button on the remotecontrol. 2 Set 3D Sound You can also press the DISPLAY button, and then use the / ...
Page 51 - Use the Function menu as a shortcut to a variety of DVD functions.; Zoom
51 Function (DVD) Language : English Front Display : Auto Title Menu Disc Menu Information Zoom Bookmark Repeat Special Features DVD Function Use the Function menu as a shortcut to a variety of DVD functions. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Se...
Page 52 - Special VCR Playback Features; Tracking
52 The Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimesappear during playback because of slight differences in recordingdecks. The AUTO button will automatically align the recordedtracks with the playback heads to solve this problem. You may alsoset tracking manually. 1 Adjust Tracking Man...
Page 53 - VCR Setup
53 If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insertthem, turn on Auto Play. NOTE: Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu With the VCR in Stop or Play mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “VCR” Use the ...
Page 54 - Blank Search; Highlight “Forward Intro Scan”, then press the ENTER button.; Manual CA Playback; Variable Search System
54 When VHS playback is stopped, press the SEARCH/IDX button todisplay a list of search options. The DVD+VCR uses the VISS (VHSIndex Search System) standard to locate index marks placed at thestart of all video recordings. This system may not recognize indexmarks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has tro...
Page 55 - Select one of the following MOVIE ADVANCE options:; - Find Start of Movie; MOVIE ADVANCE; Overriding Preview Skip
55 Follow these steps to enjoy MOVIE ADVANCE, a handy feature thatautomatically finds the start of the movie on most rented andpurchased video tapes. You can also use MOVIE ADVANCE toselectively watch or skip the previews often found at the beginningof rented movies. 1 Insert Tape Inserted a purchas...
Page 56 - Power on the TV; Insert Tape; To change the Recording Speed, see page 58.; Select a Channel to Record; Use the 0–9 buttons or the CHANNEL; Start Recording; Basic Recording
56 You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape andpressing the REC button. You can even add time in 30-minuteincrements up to 9 hours and 30 minutes by pressing the RECbutton repeatedly; see page 58. NOTE: Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing, you ...
Page 57 - Special Recording Features; Pause/Resume Recording; Press REC again to resume recording.; Stop Recording; Watch a Different Channel; Insert a DVD in the DVD deck and press the PLAY/PAUSE; button. The output will automatically change to the DVD.; Add Recording Time
57 POWER PLAY REW STOP FF REC COPY EJECT 4 1 3 2 Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel,watch a DVD, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. 1 Pause/Resume Recording Press the PLAY/PAUSE ll button. Press REC again to resume recording. ...
Page 58 - Record Speed; Follow the Basic Recording instructions on page 56.; Set Record Speed; Follow the instructions on page 56 to begin recording.; Activate OTR; • Record length 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the
58 Record Speed You can slow down the recording speed from SP to SLP in order to fitsix hours of programming on a T-120 tape. 1 Start Recording Follow the Basic Recording instructions on page 56. 2 Set Record Speed Press the SP/SLP button on the remote control to set the Record Speed to one of the f...
Page 59 - How to Set a Timer Recording; To Begin Setting the Timer Recording,
59 How to Set a Timer Recording Insert a blank videotape into the VCR deck. Be sure to leave theRecord Safety Tab intact. With the Timer Recording function, youcan program up to 7 events at a time to record up to a month inadvance. To Begin Setting the Timer Recording, • Turn on your DVD+VCR, and• T...
Page 60 - Use the Function menu as a shortcut to a variety of VCR functions.
60 Language : English Front Display : Auto Is this a Purchased or Rented Movie? Yes No Search Menu Function (VCR) Use the Function menu as a shortcut to a variety of VCR functions. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu With the VCR in Stop or Play mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “FUNCTION” Use the / ...
Page 61 - COMMERCIAL ADVANCE - Marking Commercials
61 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE - Marking Commercials If you have ever wanted to watch TV without commercials, thenCOMMERCIAL ADVANCE is for you. The first step is to markgroups of commercials while recording a TV show. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu With the VCR in Stop or Play mode, press the SETUP button. 2 S...
Page 62 - COMMERCIAL ADVANCE - Skipping Commercials
62 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE - Skipping Commercials Follow these steps to automatically skip marked commercials whilewatching a taped TV show. 1 Open “Initial Setup” menu With the VCR in Stop or Play mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “VCR” Use the / buttons to highlight “VCR”, then press ENTER to ...
Page 63 - • When connecting your DVD+VCR to a TV with the S-Video or
63 If your TV is equipped with S-Video or Component Video inputs,you can enjoy superior video quality when watching DVDs on yourDVD+VCR. The S-Video and Component Video connectionmethods are for DVD playback ONLY. The TV tuner and VCR canstill be viewed through the RF or line inputs.To activate your...
Page 64 - Stereo Connections; Connect DVD+VCR to Stereo; • If there is no stereo sound even after you have inserted a Hi-Fi
64 Stereo Connections You can connect your DVD+VCR to your home stereo system orstereo TV and enjoy stereo sound when watching a movie or TV. 1 Connect DVD+VCR to Stereo Using RCA cables, connect the Line Out Left and Right Audio jacks on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the Auxiliary Inputs on your...
Page 65 - NOTE: A monitor television is not the same as a computer; Connect VCR to Monitor TV; Monitor TV Connections
65 Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture qualityover regular televisions because they receive the audio and videosignals directly from the DVD+VCR through the line inputs. NOTE: A monitor television is not the same as a computer monitor. 1 Connect VCR to Monitor TV Connect RCA c...
Page 66 - Connecting Other Video Equipment; Connect Device to DVD+VCR
66 2,3 Connecting Other Video Equipment You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to yourDVD+VCR, including: • An additional VCR or DVD Player• Laser Disc Player• Camcorder• Satellite Receiver• Video Game Since all of these devices use essentially the same connections, theywill be desc...
Page 67 - Technical Specifications; Inputs
67 Technical Specifications AUDIO 2 Stereo audio inputs, RCA Connector, -8dbm, 47K Ω , front and rear Inputs VIDEO 2 Composite video inputs, RCA Connector, 75 Ω , 1Vp-p RF Antenna or CATV Input, F-Connector, 75 Ω AUDIO 1 Stereo audio outputs, RCA Connector, -8dbm, 1.5K Ω AUDIO (DVD only) 2 Digital a...
Page 68 - LIMITED WARRANTY; GOVIDEO DVD+VCR LIMITED WARRANTY; year parts
68 LIMITED WARRANTY Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the GoVideo Warranty Administrator will honor DVD+VCRservice for 90 days labor, 1 year parts from the original date of consumer purchase. Seebelow for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage. The DVD+VCR rem...