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HR-XVC16B U HR-XVC17SU D VD PLA YER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTR UCTIONS LPT1 126-001A[...]
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2 This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert t[...]
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3 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. F[...]
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4 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 T ypes of Pla yable Discs . . . . . . . . .[...]
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5 T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD+VCR. Should the unit require service, contact an Authorized Service Center . Moisture Condensation Never operate the DVD+VCR immediately after moving it [...]
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6 T ypes of Play able Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW , DVD+RW , and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, and/or JPEG files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW [...]
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7 Regional code This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of region “1” encoded DVD software. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”. Notes on Regional Codes • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover . This number must match your DVD+VCR’s regional code or [...]
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8 a Disc T ray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. b Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. c PO WER 1/: Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF . d REW ( m m ) - D VD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track. Press and hold button for about two seconds to search b[...]
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9 Introduction 0-9 Selects numbered options in a menu. bBvV Selects menu options. Fast forwards picture search through 30 seconds of recording. AU X Selects the VCR deck’s source (T uner , LINE 1, or LINE 2). A.MONIT OR Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (VCD). ANGLE Selects VCR channels. Adjusts manually the tape’s picture on [...]
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10 a ANT .IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CA TV antenna to this terminal. b VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/A UDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor , VCR, Camcorder). c D VD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/A UDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. d COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (D VD [...]
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11 Preparation Connecting an Antenna Connecting an Antenna or Cab or Cab le le TV TV a a Antenna : Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT .IN on your DVD+VCR. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenn[...]
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12 RF coaxial connection Connect the RF .OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R) . How to set the D VD+VCR’ s RF output channel 1. When the DVD+VCR is turned off, press and hold both CH - and CH + on the front panel for more than five seconds. “RF03” or “RF04” appears in the dis[...]
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13 Preparation Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an A udio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-c hannel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL X ) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier . Use a digital (COAXIAL X ) audio cable. 2.[...]
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14 Initial Settings - Initial Settings - VCR VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Y our DVD+VCR allows Remote Control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the Remote Control. 2. Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 3. Use v / [...]
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15 Preparation TUNING This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CA TV channels 1-125. A uto Channel Programming 1. Choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then use b / B to select TUNER. Use b / B to switch among TUNER, LINE1, and LINE2. 2. C[...]
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16 Initial Settings - D Initial Settings - D VD VD By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make vari- ous adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Y ou can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 16 to 19. T o display and exit the Men u: Press SETUP MENU to dis[...]
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17 Preparation DISPLA Y TV Aspect 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”. Letterbo x: Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. P anscan: Automatically displays t[...]
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18 A UDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder . PCM (for Dolb[...]
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19 Preparation O THERS The Auto Play , and B.L.E. settings can be changed. PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off. On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC. Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs. A uto Play Y ou can set up the DVD+VCR so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted. [...]
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20 This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR VCR T T ape Pla ape Pla ybac ybac k k Press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Basic Instructions 1. T urn on the TV . 2. T une the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV , set the TV’s [...]
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21 Operation Slow Motion 1. While in still mode, press FF ( M ). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use CH -/+ on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking. 3. T o return to the normal speed, press PLA Y ( N ). Notes: • During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) may app[...]
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22 VCR VCR T T ape Recor ape Recor ding ding Basic Instructions 1. T urn on the DVD+VCR and TV . 2. T une the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connec- tion is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV , set the TV’ s source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. 4. Select the des[...]
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23 Operation Channel: Select a TV channel, LINE1 or LINE2. If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box (converter) you must set the channel to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR. If you use a cable converter , you can program multiple recordings only on the converter box[...]
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24 Instant Timer Recor ding With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer . 1. T urn on DVD+VCR and the TV . 2. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a vid[...]
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25 Operation Copying fr om D VD to VCR Y ou can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray . 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want to start dubbing using the PLA Y , FF , REW and P AUSE functions. For best resu[...]
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26 Ad Ad ditional ditional VCR Inf VCR Inf ormation ormation • During manual recording, timer recording, Instant T imer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected. • After you have finished using the DVD+VC[...]
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27 Operation Pla Pla ying a D ying a D VD or VD or Video CD Video CD Playbac k Setup 1. T urn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 2. T urn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ) to open the disc tray and load your chosen disc in the tray ,[...]
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28 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Pla yback 1. Press P AUSE ( X ) during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing P AUSE ( X ) repeatedly . 2. T o exit still motion mode, press PLA Y ( N ). Searc h 1. Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) during playback. 2. Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) repeatedly to select the required speed. DVD: X2, X4, X[...]
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Operation 29 Changing the A udio Channel Press A.MONITOR repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (Stereo, Left, Right). Last Scene Memory This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player . If you load a disc [...]
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30 On-Screen Displa On-Screen Displa y - D y - D VD VD Y ou can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. T o use the on-screen display: 1. Press DISPLA Y during playback. 2. Press v / V to select an item. The selected item is highlighted. 3. Press b / B to change the setting. Y ou can also use [...]
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31 Operation Pla Pla ying an A ying an A udio CD Disc udio CD Disc A udio CD Once you insert an Audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press PLA Y ( N ) or ENTER / OK and playback starts. A A udio CD Disc Features udio CD Disc Features P ause 1. Press P AUSE ( X ) during playback. 2. T o return to playback, pre[...]
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32 Searc h 1. Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) during playback. 2. Press REW ( m ) or FF ( M ) repeatedly to select the required speed: X2, X4 and X8 backward or forward. 3. T o exit SEARCH mode, press PLA Y ( N ). Random 1. Press RANDOM during playback. Random Playback begins immediately and “Random” appears on the menu screen. 2. T o return to nor[...]
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33 Operation Repeat Programmed T racks 1. Press REPEA T when playing a disc. The repeat icon appears. 2. Press REPEA T to select a desired repeat mode. • T rack: repeats the current track • All: repeats all the tracks on programmed list. • Off(No display): does not play repeatedly . Note: If you press SKIP ( > ) once during Repeat Track pl[...]
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34 Vie Vie wing a JPEG Disc wing a JPEG Disc Using this DVD+VCR you can view discs with JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray . The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder , and press ENTER / OK. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the previous Folder list, [...]
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35 Reference Reference Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Brit[...]
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36 T T r r oub oub leshooting leshooting Symptom No power . The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does not work. No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . The “PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE” message remains to be displayed. Cause The power cord is disconnected. DVD or VCR button is not switched properly . No disc is inserted. No t[...]
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37 Reference Symptom The DVD+VCR does not start playback. Video tape cannot be inserted. No Hi-Fi sound The Remote Control does not work properly . Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A V input to DVD+VCR is not shown on TV screen. T imer recording is not possible. Cause An unplayable disc is inserted. The disc is placed upsid[...]
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38 General Power requirements 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W (POWER ON) 0.8 W (ST ANDBY mode) Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.4" (430 X 78.5 X 265 mm) (w x h x d) Weight (approx.) 9.24 lbs (4.2 k g ) Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN [...]
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39 W arranty (Only in U .S.A.) Reference[...]
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US Printed in Indonesia 0206MNH-LG-LG HR-XVC16BU/HR-XVC17SU P/NO : 3834RV0042E[...]