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Digital Video Disc Player & Video Cassette Recorder: Read This Manual First!
Digital Video Disc Player & Video Cassette Recorder: Read This Manual First!
Digital Video Disc Player & Video Cassette Recorder: Read This Manual First!
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General Information
English
English
VCR features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24
Introduction Auto Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . .4
Picture Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . .4 Quick Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Special Effect Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Functional Overview Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . .25
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SELECTING THE SOUND MODE . . . . . . . . . . .25
Display Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Display Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 DVD Operation
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Control (cont’d) . . . . . . . . . . .9 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting Up your DVD/VCR Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Step by Step playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Simplest connection using only supplied Fast Forward / Reverse Search . . . . . . . .27
black RF coaxial cable . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting to an Audio System . . . .11 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting to Optional Equipment Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Title/chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
(for DVD features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
External Input Mode Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
(for VCR features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Inserting batteries into the Remote Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . .12 MP3 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Playable Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . .13 Display Information (MP3) . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Recording Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Track Selection (MP3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Turning on your DVD/VCR . . . . . . . . .13 Random Playback (MP3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Programmed (MP3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Video Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . .14 Stereo Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Manual Channel Preset . . . . . . . . . . .14 Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Adding/Deleting channels . . . . . . . . . .15 Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Channel Reprogramming . . . . . . . . . .15 Changing the On-Screen Display . . . . . . .30
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Marker Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Changing the Language . . . . . . . . . . .17 DVD Setup
A Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Display Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
VCR Operation TruSurround Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Playing a Video Cassette Tape . . . . . .17 Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Recording a Video Cassette Tape .17–21
Recording One Channel/Watching
Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Information
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Checking or cancelling Timer Recording . . . . . .19 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36
Hint for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SHOWVIEW® Guide Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Timer Recording using the SHOWVIEW System . .21
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . .22
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Introduction
● In cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free
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Helpful Hints!
● Some DVD video discs require specific
functions or allow only limited functions
during playback.
● “ ” may appears on the TV screen
which means that the function is not avail-
able on that specific DVD video disc.
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Functional Overview
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Front Panel
STANDBY-ON
– to switch the player to ON or OFF
TIMER
– to put the DVD/VCR into standby
mode for a timer recording
DISPLAY
PROG
– shows the current status of the player
– In VCR mode, to change TV channels,
Disc Tray to adjust tracking during playback or
– insert a disc here to remove vertical jitter in a still
Remote Sensor picture
– receive signals from remote control REC (RECORD)
Cassette Compartment – Press once to start recording, repeat-
– insert a tape here edly to start an One-Touch Recording
STANDBY-ON
PAL
VIDEO
L
PROG
DVD OPEN/CLOSE STOP PREV PLAY NEXT DVD VIDEO STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC TIMER
AUDIO
SOURCE
CST.IN
SEARCH R
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Functional Overview
English
STANDBY-ON
PAL
VIDEO
L
PROG
DVD OPEN/CLOSE ST OP PREV PLA Y NEXT DVD VIDEO ST OP/EJECT REW PLA Y F. F WD REC TIMER
AUDIO
SOURCE
CST .IN
SEARCH R
STANDBY-ON
VIDEO
L
DVD VIDEO STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC PROG TIMER
AUDIO
SOURCE
CST.IN
R
REC TIMER
– light appears during recording, it flashes – light appears when DVD/VCR is in
when a recording is paused standby mode or off for a timer
DVD (green light) recording/One-Touch Recording
– light appears when DVD/VCR in DVD
mode.You can only watch DVDs when CST.IN
the green DVD OUTPUT light is on. – light appears when a tape is in the
VIDEO (green light) DVD/VCR
– light appears when DVD/VCR in VCR
mode.You can only watch tapes when STANDBY-ON
the green VCR OUTPUT light is on. – light appears when power is on
Display Message
Disc is loading.
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Functional Overview
English
Rear Panel
AERIAL
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic
discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
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Functional Overview
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Remote Control
TIMER SET
– to put the DVD/VCR into standby mode for a timer recording
SETUP STANDBY-ON
TIMER SET
– to access or remove the DVD setup menu (DVD)
AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
SKIP/ SKIP/
SUBTITLE P– CLEAR P+
DVD VCR
– select DVD camera angle (DVD) DISC
MENU OK
SKIP/P (j/ + /i/ – )
– to skip chapter/tracks (DVD)
– to change TV channels (VCR) STOP PLAY
C.RESET/CLEAR
REW FF
– to reset the setting (DVD) PAUSE
DISPLAY 7 8 9
SPEED
Audio CD playback(DVD) + 10 0
SEARCH INDEX TIME
ZOOM MODE SEARCH SEARCH
ZOOM
– enlarge DVD video image (DVD)
SEARCH MODE/QUICK-FIND
– to access or remove search display (DVD)
– to skip to the beginning of next programme(VCR)
INDEX SEARCH
– to fast forward or rewind the tape at index number (VCR)
TIME SEARCH
– to fast forward or rewind the tape at specific length of time
(VCR)
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Functional Overview
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Remote Control (cont’d)
STANDBY-ON y
– switch DVD/VCR ON or OFF
REC STANDBY-ON
TIMER SET
– press once to start recording or repeatedly to start (VCR)
REPEAT SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
TITLE
CLEAR
MODE RETURN
P+
TITLE DISPLAY
MODE MENU OK
– to set up programmed or random playback (Audio CD)
– to set SRS TruSurround (DVD)
RETURN STOP PLAY
PAUSE
OK
– acknowledge menu selection (DVD) SHOWVIEW
1 2 3
SYSTEM
STOP ( C / L ) 4 5 6
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
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Warning! AERIAL
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Simplest connection using only Connecting to an Audio System
supplied black RF coaxial cable 1 You can also listen to the sound of audio CDs
1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your and DVD video discs by connecting to an
TV. optional stereo system.
2 Connect the antenna or cable to the AERIAL 2 Connect DVD/VCR ANALOG AUDIO OUT
of your DVD/VCR. (Left and Right) to the audio in on the stereo
3 Connect black RF coaxial cable to the RF system.
OUT on the rear panel of the DVD/VCR and
to the ANTENNA IN on the TV. STEREO
4 Plug in the power cords of the TV and
DVD/VCR.
Back of DVD/VCR
Antenna
Indoor/Outdoor AERIAL AUDIO (LEFT) IN
(300 ohm) VCR DVD/VCR ANALOG
DVD OUTPUT ONLY
S-VIDEO DIGITAL
RF-OUT AUDIO OUT OUT AUDIO OUT
AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)
L
COAXIAL OPTICAL
AUDIO (RIGHT) IN
AERIAL
OR RF OUT
Cable
(75 ohm)
Black RF 75
AERIAL
coaxial cable ANT/
CABLE
DVD OUTPUT ONLY
(Supplied)
VCR DVD/VCR ANALOG S-VIDEO DIGITAL
RF-OUT AUDIO OUT OUT AUDIO OUT
AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)
L
COAXIAL OPTICAL
Antenna In
(on back of TV)
example only
1
L/MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
in
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
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AUDIO RECEIVER
CAUTION!
COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN – Remove batteries if they are exhausted
OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
or not to be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed off properly
and kept away from children.
AERIAL
R
COAXIAL OPTICAL Using the Remote Control
● Direct the remote control at the remote sen-
sor of the DVD/VCR.
● Do not drop the remote control.
● Do not leave the remote control near
extremely hot or humid place.
● Do not spill water or put anything wet on the
remote control.
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
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Playable Video Cassette Tapes Video Channel Setting
Philips Consume Electronics recommends that Video channel setting will be necessary, if
only video cassette tapes that have the VHS your DVD/VCR is connected to the TV via
mark and High Quality (HQ) system is the coaxial cable.
compatible with this DVD/VCR.This 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the
DVD/VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner. DVD/VCR.The DVD/VCR will turn on and
Recording Prevention start playback automatically.
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to If playback does not start, press the PLAY B
ensure recordings are not erased accidentally. button.
1 To prevent recording, break off the tab with a 2 Select and adjust your TV to channel 36.
screw-driver. ● If the playback picture appears on the TV
screen, continue with step 8.
● If channel 36 is employed for broadcasting, or
1 interference lines appear on the picture, the
RF converter must be set to a different chan-
nel between CH22 and CH69. Continue with
step 3.
2 3 Press the MENU button.
4 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
2 To allow recording, cover the hole with select INITIAL.Then, press the FF g but-
cellophane tape. ton.
5 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
Notes:
select RF OUT.Then, press the FF g but-
– Use only tapes with VHS mark.
ton.
– Remove any adhesive stick-on notes from
6 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
the tape before inserting into the
select a channel which is not used for broad-
DVD/VCR.
casted between channel 22 and channel 69 in
– Periodic maintenance is required to
your area, then press the FF g button.
maintain your DVD/VCR performance.
– Video heads will require replacement
after a period of time. Only an authorised RF OUT CH 36
a will be displayed.
service center should perform this service.
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
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nel. POSITION
CHANNEL
P08
008
6 Press the P +/– buttons or numerical key a DECODER [OFF] will be displayed.
SKIP [OFF]
pads button to scan through channels you
have received.
● You can select position number 01-99.
● If you want to remove scrambled signals,
press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select DECODER.Then, press the FF g
button to select [ON].
7 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to select
CHANNEL, then press the FF g button.
8 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button.The
DVD/VCR tuner will begin to search up or
down automatically.When a channel is found,
the DVD/VCR will stop searching and the pic-
ture will appear on the TV Screen.
● You can select desired channel number by
using the number buttons.You must refer to
the channel plan and press three digits to
select the channel number. (To select channel
24, first press “0” button then press “2” and
“4”).
● If this is the channel you want, press the FF
g button.
9 Press the MENU button to exit.
Note:
– To confirm that a channel has been
added, press the PROG +/– buttons.
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
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Adding/Deleting Channels Channel Reprogramming
1 Press the VCR button, then the MENU but- You can replace two channels.
ton. 1 Press the VCR button, then the MENU but-
2 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to ton.
select INITIAL, then press the FF g button. 2 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
3 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to select INITIAL, then press the FF g button.
select CH TUNING, then press the FF g 3 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
button. select CH TUNING, then press the FF g
4 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to button.
select MANUAL, then press the FF g but- 4 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
ton. select MOVE, then press the FF g button.
5 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to 5 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select POSITION, then press the FF g but- select your desired position number, then
ton. press the FF g button.
6 Press the PLAY B , STOP C button or ● You cannot select a position number where “-
numerical key pads button to select your -” appears next to the number.This is because
desired position number, then press the FF SKIP is set to [ON] for this position number.
g button.
7 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to MOVE
P01: 01 P06: 06
P02: 02 P07: 07
a P03:
P04:
03
04
P08:
P09:
08
09
will be displayed.
P05: 05 P10: [10]
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR
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Setting Up your DVD/VCR, VCR Operation
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Changing the Language 3 If playback does not start automatically, press
the VCR button, then press the PLAY B but-
If you want to change the language used on
ton.
the TV screen menus, follow the steps below.
4 Press the STOP C button to stop playback
1 Press the VCR button, then the MENU but-
and press the STOP/EJECT A button on the
ton.
DVD/VCR to remove the tape.
2 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select INITIAL, then press the FF g button. Note:
3 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to – When playing a S-VHS format, you can’t
select LANGUAGE, then press the FF g get the high resolution picture and noise
button. lines may appear on the picture.
4 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select your desired language. IF A TAPE IS ALREADY IN THE
5 Press the MENU button. DVD/VCR
Using the buttons on the DVD/VCR
Just press the PLAY B button on the
A Status Display DVD/VCR. Power will automatically turn on
To check the Counter, or Clock & Channel and playback will start. (Direct Button
number, press the DISPLAY button. Operation)
Using the buttons on the remote con-
If the display shows an abnormal read- trol
ing; Press the STANDBY-ON button to turn on,
When power is off, press the RESET button and then press the PLAY B button.
on the bottom of the DVD/VCR with the tip
of a pen etc.The DVD/VCR will reset the all
Recording a Video Cassette Tape
setting for VCR features including timer
recordings, the clock and the language set- 1 In stop mode, insert a tape with its record
tings. In this case, you need to reset these set- tab intact into the cassette compartment.
tings. a CST. IN light appears on the front of
DVD/VCR.
FRONT SIDE
2 Press the SPEED button until the desired tape
speed appears briefly.
3 Use the P +/– buttons or the numerical key
RESET pad button to select the TV channel to be
button recorded.
4 Press the REC button to start recording.
<BOTTOM VIEW> ● If a tape without a record tab is in the
DVD/VCR, the DVD/VCR will eject the tape.
5 Press the PAUSE k button once to pause the
Playing a Video Cassette Tape recording temporarily.
1 Turn on the TV and set the correct channels 6 Press the PAUSE k button again or the REC
per your DVD/VCR channel. button to resume recording.
2 With the DVD/VCR power off, insert a tape 7 To stop recording, press the STOP C button.
in the cassette compartment. Note:
a Playback will start automatically, if the – Changing tape speed during recording
tape’s record tab has been removed. will cause distortion on the tape.
● If the DVD/VCR power was already on, press
the SOURCE button to switch to VCR mode.
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VCR Operation
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VCR Operation
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Checking or Cancelling Timer VPS (Video Programme
Recording System)/ PDC (Programme
1 Press the TIMER button. Delivery Control)
2 Press the VCR button, then the MENU button. The Video Programme System (VPS) or the
3 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a very
select TIMER, then press the FF g button. convenient system which assures that the TV
4 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to programmes you have programmed for timer
select programme number, then press the FF recording, will be recorded exactly from
g button. beginning to end, even if the actual broadcast-
● The preset timer recording information will ing time differs from the scheduled time due
appear on the screen. to delayed start or extension of the pro-
5 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button repeat- gramme duration. Also, if a programme is
edly to review all the programmed timer interrupted and, for example, some special
recordings. news is broadcast, the recording will also be
6 To cancel the timer recording displayed, press interrupted automatically and resumed when
the REW h button. the programme continues.
Note:
– If power fails for more than 30 minutes, When the VPS/PDC signal drop out because
programmed timer recordings will be lost. the broadcast signal is weak, or when a
broadcasting station does not transmit a regu-
TO STOP A TIMER PROGRAMME lar VPS/PDC signal, the timer recording will
WHICH HAS ALREADY STARTED be performed in the normal mode (without
Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VPS/PDC) even if it was programmed for
DVD/VCR. VPS/PDC.When the starting time of the
VPS/PDC timer recording is from 0:00 to
Hint for Timer Recording 3:59 on a given day, the VPS/PDC function
operates from 20:00 on the previous day to
● If there is a power failure or the DVD/VCR is
4:00 on the following day.When the starting
unplugged for more than 30 minutes, the clock
time of the VPS/PDC timer recording is from
setting and all timer settings will be lost.
4:00 to 23:59 on the given day, the VPS/PDC
● If a tape ends during TIMER RECORDING, the
function operates from 0:00 on the day to
DVD/VCR will stop, eject the tape, and switch
4:00 on the following day.This means that if
to the DVD mode automatically as the TIMER
the relevant programme is broadcasted within
light blinks. (If the DVD power is off, the
this period, it will be recorded correctly. if in
DVD/VCR will become the STANDBY status).
the timer is not programmed correctly, the
● If a tape is not in the DVD/VCR or does not
incorrect timer setting stays in effect unless
have a record tab, the TIMER light flashes and
you cancel it.To cancel the incorrect timer
timer recording will not operate. Please insert
setting, refer to “Checking or cancelling Timer
a recordable tape.
Recording’’.
● 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
the TIMER SET button so that the TIMER light
disappears. Press the DVD/VCR Button to
choose VCR or DVD modes, then continue
with the other features as described in this
manual.
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VCR Operation
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SHOWVIEW® Guide Channel Set Now, compare the channel numbers you have
written in the GUIDE Channel and VCR
First, fill in the boxes below: Channel columns.You must set all of these
Write your local channel numbers in "VCR channel numbers that don't match using the
Channel" column, corresponding "TV-Station" following procedure before you programme
and "GUIDE Channel" columns, using see the automatic timer recording using the
your TV guide magazine or the TV listings of SHOWVIEW system.
your local newspaper.
● This setting only needs to be set once, but
must be done again if you use this DVD/VCR
Guide VCR in another area by moving it.
TV-Station
Channel Channel
1 Press the VCR button, then the MENU but-
ton.
2 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select INITIAL, then press the FF g button.
3 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select GUIDE CHANNEL, then press the FF
g button.
4 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select the relevant mode.Then, press the FF
g button.
● To set the guide channel individually, select
MANUAL.Then, press the FF g button and
continue with step [5].
● To set all of the guide channels to AV1, AV2,
or AV3 select “AV1”, “AV2”, or “AV3”.Then,
press the MENU button to exit.
5 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select the position number, then press the FF
g button.
6 Press NUMBER, the PLAY B or STOP C but-
ton to enter guide channel number, then
press the FF g button.
● Press the REW h button to cancel the
number.
● You can select guide channels 1-255.
● To select channels from 1 to 9, first press “0”
twice then 1 to 9.
● To select channels from 10 to 99, first press
“0” once then press the last two digits. (To
select channel 80, first press “0” then press
“8” and “0”).
To set another, repeat steps [5] to [6].
7 Press the MENU button to exit.
GUIDE CHANNEL
P96 : 99
P97 : ---
P98 : 80
P99 : ---
AV1 : ---
AV2 : ---
Position Number
Gudie Channel Number
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VCR Operation
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Timer Recording using the Notes:
– If the SHOWVIEW number is not available,
SHOWVIEW System it will be cleared automatically when you
You can programme the timer using the press the SHOWVIEW button. Enter the
SHOWVIEW numbers that are printed in TV correct SHOWVIEW number and press the
guide magazine.You can set seven pro- SHOWVIEW button again.
grammes to record. – If the SHOWVIEW number flashes when
you press the SHOWVIEW button, this
1 With the clock set to ON, press the VCR means that the SHOWVIEW number you
button, then the SHOWVIEW button. entered was incorrect or the timer record-
ing you just programmed and another
ShowView timer recording overlap.
a No.:_________ will be displayed. 4 Confirm the channel number, then, press the
FF g button.
● If your local channel information is pro-
2 Press the numerical key pads button to set grammed in DVD/VCR memory, your local
the SHOWVIEW number of the programme you channel number appears automatically. (Refer
want to record. to “SHOWVIEW Guide Channel Set”)
● If your local channel information is not pro-
ShowView grammed in DVD/VCR memory, “– –” or an
No.:123456789 incorrect channel number may appear. In this
case, press the PLAY B or STOP C button
repeatedly until your desired channel number
appears.Then, press the FF g button.
● Press the REW h button to go back one ● When you select the channel number using
digit from current digit while you set the the PLAY B or STOP C button, it memorises
SHOWVIEW number. in DVD/VCR memory.
3 TIMER NUMBER 1
SHOWVIEW button.
7 Press the MENU button to exit.
8 Press the TIMER button to activate the timer.
The TIMER light on the display comes on.
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VCR Operation
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RF-OUT
VCR
AV2 (DECODER)
DVD/VCR
AV1 (TV)
ANALOG
DVD OUTPUT ONLY
AUDIO OUT
L
S-VIDEO
OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
1 Press the VCR button, then the MENU button.
2
R
DVD/VCR
AV1 (TV)
ANALOG
¤ DVD OUTPUT ONLY
AUDIO OUT
L
S-VIDEO
OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select SET UP then press the FF g button.
R
Back of TV
3 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
select to AUTO RETURN, then press the FF
in
1
L/MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
g button to select AUTO.
4 Press the MENU button.
1 Insert a pre-recorded videocassette into the Note:
playing DVD/VCR. – If there are any remaining programmes
2 Insert a blank videocassette into the cassette including Daily, Everyday, & Weekly, AUTO
compartment of the recording DVD/VCR. RETURN will not operate.
3 Press the SPEED button to select the desired
recording speed (SP/LP). Repeat Play
4 Select “AV2” position on the recording 1 Press the VCR button, then the MENU button.
DVD/VCR. 2 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
5 Press the RECORD button on the recording select SET UP then press the FF g button.
DVD/VCR. 3 Press the PLAY B or STOP C button to
6 Begin playback of the tape in the playback select AUTO REPEAT, then press the FF g
DVD/VCR. button to switch between ON or OFF.
SET UP
English
Time Search
1 Press the VCR button, then the TIME
SEARCH button.
2 Within 30 seconds, use the PLAY B , STOP
C button or the TIME SEARCH button to
enter the desired length of time to skip for-
ward or backward.
3 Press the FF g button or the REW h
button within 30 seconds.
● The DVD/VCR will skip over the specified
length of time, then begin playback.
4 Press the STOP C button to cancel the Time
Search.
Note:
– Time Search does not function during
recording.
Index Search
1 Press the VCR button, then the INDEX
SEARCH button.
2 Within 30 seconds, use the PLAY B , STOP
C button or the INDEX SEARCH button to
enter the desired number of programmes to
skip forward or backward.
3 Press the FF g button or the REW h
button within 30 seconds.
● The DVD/VCR will begin rewinding or fast
forwarding to the beginning of desired pro-
gramme, then begin playback.
4 Press the STOP C button to cancel the Index
Search.
Notes:
– Index Search does not function during
recording.
– The index mark will be made automati-
cally when RECORD is pressed.
Quick Find
1 Press the VCR button, then the QUICK-FIND
button to skip to the beginning of next pro-
gramme.
2 Press the STOP C button to cancel the
Quick Find.
Note:
– Quick Find does not function during
recording.
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VCR Operation
English
Before After
Tracking Tracking
Adjustment Adjustment
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VCR Operation
English
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System • During playback of the recorded tape in
Hi-Fi mode:
● Your DVD/VCR can only receive and record
in Hi-Fi stereo or second audio programs that Mode AUDIO OUTPUT Display on
are broadcast in stereo or second audio. the TV screen
● You can only play in stereo or second audio L Hi Fi L Audio
tapes that were recorded in stereo or second Stereo STEREO
R Hi Fi R Audio
audio.
L Hi Fi L Audio
Note: L LEFT
R Hi Fi L Audio
– Although a programme may be broad-
L Hi Fi R Audio
cast in both stereo and second audio, R RIGHT
you cannot record in both at the same R Hi Fi R Audio
time. L Normal Audio
Normal - None -
R Normal Audio
SELECTING THE SOUND MODE
You can select each mode by pressing the • Reception of stereo broadcasts:
AUDIO button on the remote control. Each
mode is indicated on the TV screen as follow- Display on
Mode AUDIO OUTPUT the TV screen
ing.
L L Audio
Stereo STEREO
R R Audio
L L Audio
L LEFT
R L Audio
L R Audio
R RIGHT
R R Audio
L L+R Audio
Monaural - None -
R L+R Audio
Notes:
– If you play non-Hi-Fi tapes, the DVD/VCR
will play automatically in monaural even if
you select any mode.
– If the stereo signal becomes weak, the
broadcast is automatically recorded in
monaural.
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DVD Operation
English
POW
ER ON/
OFF
Title Menu DVD
Pause DVD CD
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DVD Operation
English
Step by Step Playback DVD Zoom DVD
1 During playback, press the DVD button, then The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the
the PAUSE k button. video image and to pan through the enlarged
a Playback will pause and sound will be image.
muted. 1 Press the ZOOM button during playback.
2 The disc goes forward by one frame each time a Playback will continue.
the PAUSE k button is pressed. 2 Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to select
3 To exit step by step playback, press the PLAY the required zoom factor: x2, x4 or OFF.
B button. 3 Use the KL{ B keys to move the zoomed
picture across the screen.
Resume DVD CD 4 To exit zoom mode, press the ZOOM button
to “OFF” in the menu bar.
1 During playback, press the DVD button, then
the STOP C button.
a Resume message will appear on the TV Track CD
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DVD Operation
English
1 Press the DVD button, then press the 1 Press the REPEAT A-B button at your chosen
SEARCH MODE/TIME SEARCH button to starting point.
display the Title/ Chapter Search on the TV a REPEAT A- appears briefly on the front
screen. display, and the TV screen.
2 To select Title/Chapter, press 3 to move to the 2 Press the REPEAT A-B button again at your
desired title/chapter, then enter the chosen end point.
title/chapter number using numerical key pad a REPEAT A-B appears briefly on the front
button. display, and the repeat sequence begins.
3 To exit the sequence, press the REPEAT A-B
Time Search DVD CD
button.
1 During playback, press the DVD button, then
press the SEARCH MODE/TIME SEARCH Programme CD
button repeatedly to display the Time Search You may determine the order in which tracks
on the TV screen. will play.
2 Within 30 seconds, enter a desired disc time 1 In stop mode, press the DVD button, then
using the numerical key pad button. press the MODE button.
a Playback will start at the specified time. PROGRAM TIME 0:00:00 1/1
● The REPEAT button are available only during 2 Enter the desired track numbers using the
playback. numerical key pad button.
Repeat title/chapter DVD PROGRAM TIME 2:07:43 1/1
front display.
● To repeat the current title, press the REPEAT 3 Press the PLAY B button to play the pro-
button a second time. grammed tracks.
a REPEAT TITLE appears on the front Random Playback CD
display.
● To exit Repeat mode, press the REPEAT but- This shuffles the playing order of tracks
ton a third time. instead of playback in the sequence.
a REPEAT OFF appears on the front 1 In stop mode, press the DVD button, then
display. press the MODE button twice.
a RANDOM screen appears.
2 Press the PLAY B button to start random
Repeat track CD
playback.
● To repeat the current track, press the REPEAT
button.
a REPEAT TRACK appears on the front
display.
● To repeat the entire disc, press the REPEAT
button a second time.
a REPEAT ALL appears on the front
display.
● To exit Repeat mode, press the REPEAT but-
ton a third time.
a REPEAT OFF appears on the front
display.
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DVD Operation
English
MP3 Playback MP3 2 Press the K or L button to select a desired
When a CD with MP3 files in the DVD/VCR, track.
the MP3 menu will appear on the TV screen. 3 Press the PLAY B button to start playing
1 In stop mode, press the K or L button to 4 Press the RETURN or SEARCH MODE/TIME
select the desired Album or Track. SEARCH button to exit.
● To play a choosen track, press the PLAY B or
the OK button. Random Playback MP3
● To play a choosen album, press the K or L 1 Press the MODE button twice during playback
button to select the desired track,then press is stopped.
the PLAY B or the OK button. 2 Press the PLAY B button to play the tracks in
● Choose FIRST PLAY to start playback from random order.
the beginning of the listed tracks.
● Press the TITLE button to return to the first Programmed MP3
item.
2 Press the STOP C button to stop playback.
1 Press the MODE button during playback is
stopped.
Note: 2 Press the PLAY B button to play the tracks in
– Folders are known as Albums; files are random order.
known as Tracks. 3 Press the K or L button to select a track,
– Up to the eighth hierarchy can be played. then press the OK button.
– Total of 255 Albums and Tracks can be ● Press the CLEAR button to erase the incor-
recognised. rect input.
– You can play MP3 files as follows.
PROGRAM - ALBUM01
Sampling frequency: 44.1 khz or 48 khz
+ALBUM11
Fixed bit rate: 112kbps to 320kbps +ALBUM12
TRACK01
TRACK11
TRACK11
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DVD Operation
English
The DVD/VCR allows you to select a language 1 Press the DISPLAY button during playback, the
for subtitle during DVD disc (if available) current Track will be displayed on the TV
playback. screen.
1 Press the DVD button, then press the SUBTI- a The elapsed and remaining playing time of
TLE button during playback. the current total track will be displayed.
2 Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to 2 Press the DISPLAY button again to show cur-
select your desired subtitle language. rent Total Track.
a The available languages appears on the a The elapsed and remaining playing time of
right of the subtitle display. the current total track will be displayed.
3 To turn off subtitles, press the { / B or SUB- 3 Press the DISPLAY button the third time to
TITLE button repeated until OFF appears. remove the display.
remote a 4. PARENTAL
will be displayed.
control. SELECT:
EXIT :
/
SETUP
SET : OK
CANCEL : RETURN
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DVD Operation
English
Parental Level Marker Setup Screen DVD CD
Parental Level allows you to set the rating
level of your DVD discs. Playback will stop if Use markers to memorise your favourite
the disc’s ratings exceed the level you set. places on a disc.
1 Press the DVD button, then press the SETUP 1 Press the DVD button, then press the
button during playback is stopped. SEARCH MODE button three times during
2 Press the K or L button to select playback.
PARENTAL, then press the OK button. a The display screen and Markers will appear
3 Enter your four-digit password. on the TV screen.
4 Press number 1 button to select PARENTAL 2 Press the { or B button to select 1, 2, 3, 4
LEVEL. or 5 and ensure that “NOT SET” appears in
the display.
SET-UP
PARENTAL CONTROLS
3 When reaches the desired point, press the
1. PARENTAL LEVEL
2. CHANGE
ALL OK button.
a will be displayed. a The Title or Track and elapsed playing time
SELECT: / SET : OK will appear in the TV screen.
EXIT : SETUP CANCEL : RETURN
4 To return to the Marker later, press the
5 Press the K or L button to select the desired SEARCH MODE button three times during
level. playback and the { or B button to choose
6 Press the SETUP button to exit. the desired marker, then press the OK button.
Note:
– Opening the disc tray or turning off the
power or select AC at step 2 and press the
OK button will erase all Markers.
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DVD Setup
English
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DVD Setup
English
Language Setting
Language options are not available is all discs.
1 Press the DVD button, then press the SETUP
button during playback is stopped.
2 Press the K or L button to select LAN-
GUAGE, then the OK button to confirm.
SET-UP
LANGUAGE CONTROLS
1. AUDIO ORIGINAL
2. SUBTITLE ENGLISH
a 3. DISC MENU
4. PLAYER MENU
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH will be displayed.
SELECT: / SET : OK
EXIT : SETUP CANCEL : RETURN
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Specifications
English
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet Cleaning the disc lens
● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild ● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
detergent solution. Do not use a solution accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
abrasives. CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially
Cleaning Discs available cleaner. Follow the instructions
● When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a supplied with the cleaner.
cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the centre
out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.
● Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analogue records.
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Troubleshooting
English
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
Problem Solution
No power – Check if the AC power cord is properly
connected.
No picture – Check if the TV is switched on.
– Check the video connection.
Distorted picture – Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion
may appear.This is not a malfunction.
Completely distorted picture or – Connect DVD/VCR directly to the TV.
black/white picture with DVD – Make sure the disc is compatible with the
DVD/VCR.
No sound or distorted sound – Adjust the volume.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
No audio at digital output – Check the digital connections.
– Check if the audio format of the selected audio
language matches your receiver capabilities.
No DTS audio at analog output – Use a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack when outputting
the DTS audio.
No sound and picture – Check that the SCART cable is connected to the
correct device (See Connecting to a TV)
Picture freezes momentarily during – Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and clean
playback with a soft cloth wiping from centre edge.
– This may happen when you use the disc recorded in
the non-seamless manner.This is not a malfunction.
Disc can’t be played – Ensure the disc label is facing up.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
No return to start-up screen when – Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on
disc is removed again.
The player does not respond to the – Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on
remote control the front of the player.
– Reduce the distance to the player.
– Replace the batteries in the remote control.
– Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–
signs) as indicated.
Buttons do not work or player stops – To completely reset the player, unplug the AC cord
responding from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.
Player does not respond to some – Operations may not be permitted by the disc.
operating commands during playback. Refer to the instructions of the disc.
DVD/VCR cannot read CDs/DVDs – Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to
clean the lens before sending the DVD/VCR for
repair.
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Troubleshooting
English
Problem Solution
The DVD/VCR switches from DVD mode – Playback will stop for more than 35 minutes and no
to VCR mode after 35 minutes button is pressed.
The VCR do not record a TV – Make sure the tape has a record tab.
program – Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR position.
– Check the TV and the DVD/VCR channel are
similar.
The DVD/VCR do not perform a – Make sure the recording start and stop times are
timer set correctly.
– Make sure the tape has a record tab.
– Make sure the clock is set.
– The DVD/VCR may not perform or continue a
timer recording if the power fails for more than 30
minutes.
The motor (cylinder) rotates even – To enable quick play mechanism, the cylinder will
when tape playback is stopped rotate for about five minutes.This is normal.
You cannot insert a tape – Insert a tape, window side up with the record tab
facing you.
– Gently push on the center of the tape when putting
into the DVD/VCR.
You cannot remove a tape – Make sure the power plug is completely connected
to a power outlet.
DVD/VCR ejects the tape when you – Make sure the tape has a record tab.
press the REC or TIMER button for a
timer recording.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service
centre (HOTLINE).
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