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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0762-001B
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SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Use only discs marked with the following.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works.
© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and
pending. "DTS"is registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this unit. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes
marked "S-VHS".
By using the S- VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this unit.
G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong
Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is
registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the
term G-CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.
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 users only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CAUTION
8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time,
it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord
from the mains outlet.
8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet
prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or
aerial.
CAUTION
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER
THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH
COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF
DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY
AS INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL
OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE
OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO
LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION (S-VHS deck only)
1. This unit can also receive SECAM colour television signals
for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal
colour pictures if played back on another video recorder
of PAL standard.
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this unit.
IMPORTANT
8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3
before installing or operating the unit.
8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of
the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording,
broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
DVD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Video CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Audio CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and
at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the unit, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the unit --
-- in an environment prone to extreme temperatures
or humidity.
-- in direct sunlight.
-- in a dusty environment.
-- in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
-- on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the unit's ventilation openings or
holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to
get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or remote
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of
the unit or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment,
fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or
splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled
with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines,
flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this
unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions--just as water droplets form
in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the
tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep
the unit turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
POWER SYSTEM:
This unit operates on voltage of AC110 ­ 240 Vd
(Rating), AC90 ­ 260 Vd (Operating), 50/60 Hz with
automatic switching.
The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely
shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off. "`" shows electrical
power standby and "!" shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this unit in the LP/EP (Long
Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a
single-speed video recorder. (S-VHS deck only)
ATTENTION
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may
cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change
the screen to a blue back display.
On placing the unit:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong
magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions ............................................... 2
DISC INFORMATION
5
About Discs ......................................................... 5
INDEX
8
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT
12
Basic Connections ............................................. 12
S-VIDEO Connection ........................................ 13
Component Video Connection
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 14
INITIAL SETTINGS
15
Video Channel Set ............................................. 15
Auto Set Up ....................................................... 16
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .................................... 18
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ............................... 19
Language ........................................................... 20
OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK
23
Basic Playback .................................................. 23
Playback Features .............................................. 24
Basic Recording ................................................ 27
Recording Features ............................................ 28
B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................................... 30
G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM System Setup ............... 31
G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM Timer Programming ..... 32
Express Timer Programming .............................. 34
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ......... 39
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK
40
Basic Playback .................................................. 40
Playback Features .............................................. 41
Using the on-screen bar ..................................... 48
Parental Lock .................................................... 58
About MP3 Disc ................................................ 62
MP3 Playback ................................................... 63
About JPEG Disc ............................................... 65
JPEG Playback ................................................... 66
EDITING (S-VHS DECK)
68
Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 68
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 69
Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) .......................... 70
EDITING (DVD DECK)
71
Digital Audio Dubbing ...................................... 71
REMOTE CONTROL
72
Remote Control Functions ................................. 72
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
74
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .................... 74
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or
An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 75
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
76
Mode Set (S-VHS deck) ...................................... 76
Mode Set (DVD deck) ........................................ 80
Tuner Set ........................................................... 83
Clock Set ........................................................... 87
Information on Multi-System Compatibility
(S-VHS deck only) .......................................... 88
TROUBLESHOOTING
90
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
95
SPECIFICATIONS
96
LIST OF TERMS
97
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DISC INFORMATION
About Discs
Playable Discs
You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only.
Discs other than the above cannot be played back.
DVD video discs have a region number. Discs whose region
number includes "ALL" or "4" can be played back on this unit.
Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for
discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification
(CD-DA).
Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read
the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the
Compact Disc specification.
Depending on the intentions of the author of the software,
recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD discs may
be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the
intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the
disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.
When switching from the first layer to the second layer of
double-layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may
be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.
Unplayable Discs
The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged
(cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in
unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such
discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can
lead to speaker damage.
CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD)
DVD AUDIO discs
Super Audio CDs (SACD)
1.3-GB double density CDs (DDCD)
The following discs also cannot be played back.
Discs which have a region number other than "4"
DVD+RW formatted discs
DVD-RW formatted discs
DVD-RAM
Region Number
The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVD
VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which
region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played back
on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches that of
the unit. The region number for this unit is "4". Only discs
whose region number includes "4" can be played back such as
shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using
this unit.
Marks of discs in this instruction manual
DVD VIDEO
Video CD/Super Video CD
Music CD
CD-DA
files
CD-R
CD-DA/
JPEG/MP3
files
CD-RW
JPEG/
CD-DA/
MP3 files
CD-ROM
JPEG/MP3
files
Allows operation
with a DVD VIDEO
disc.
Allows operation
with a CD-R/RW
disc.
Allows operation
with a Video CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a SVCD disc.
Allows operation
with a disc
including MP3 files.
Allows operation
with a disc
including JPEG files.
Allows operation
with a Audio CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a CD-ROM
disc.
ALL
4
5
3
4
2
3
2
1
6
5
4
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