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    Instruction Manual DVD-V8000 01616A DVD-V8000/TWN-Eng1 8/27/56 8:56 AM Page 1[...]

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    GB 3 GB 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the DVD-VCR is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the DVD-VCR and in the operating instructions should be adh[...]

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    GB 5 T able of Contents ◆ Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ■ Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ◆ Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    GB 7 Feature Summary System Features • Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDs, audio CDs or VHS Tapes. • Watch a DVD while recording a TV show to the VCR. • A/V switching between TV, VCR and DVD deck with TV view button for ease of use. • Remote controls both DVD and VCR decks. • Composite, S-Video and Component video outputs for high con[...]

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    GB 9 GB 8 Remote Control Overview Insert Remote Contr ol Batteries 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 • Remove the battery cover by pushing down on the thumb tab and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Insert two 1.5V “AA” batteries as shown, paying attention to the[...]

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    GB 11 GB 10 Basic Connections NOTES: • Advanced Connections are covered in Appendix A. • Even if you plan to use the S-Video or Component Video Outputs, you MUST connect the DVD-VCR to your television with either the standard RF or the Line Out connection. This enables you to operate the DVD-VCR setup menus. 1 Connect Antenna/Cable to DVD-VCR C[...]

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    GB 12 Language Set The first time you connect your DVD-VCR, or after an extended power outage, you will be prompted to set the on-screen menu language. 1 Set the On-Screen Menu Language Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To change the language at any other time, see page 16. LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA 1 English 2 Francais 3 Espanol[...]

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    GB 13 The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. 1 POWER Button Press the POWERbutton on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. 2 DVD Button Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the DVD deck. • The DVD indica[...]

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    GB 15 GB 14 Basic TV T uner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 1 TV/VCR Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner. 2 Channel Up/Down Press to change to the next or previous channel. 3 0-9 Buttons Press to select channels directly. 4 100+ Button Pre[...]

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    GB 17 GB 16 If Auto Setup was unable to find a local TV station to set the DVD- VCR’s internal clock, follow these instructions to set the date/time manually. NOTE: It is important to set the clock for accurate Timer Recording. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 2 Select “Set Clock” Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to [...]

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    GB 19 GB 18 Auto Channel Search will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 2 Select “VCR & Channel Setup” Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to “VCR & Channel Setup,” then push right to select. 3 Select “Channel Setup” Move the selection arrow to ?[...]

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    GB 21 GB 20 The “Show Weak Channels” feature allows you to view channels with weak reception rather than substitute a blue screen. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 2 Select “VCR & Channel Setup” Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to “VCR & Channel Setup,” then push right to select. 3 Select “Channel Set[...]

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    GB 23 GB 22 Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD player will display movies at the appropriate size for your television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 2 Select “DVD Setup” Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to “DVD Setup,” then pu[...]

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    GB 25 GB 24 Audio Language Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 2 Select “DVD Setup” Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to “DVD Setup,” then [...]

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    GB 27 GB 26 Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD disc menus. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 2 Select “DVD Setup” Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to “DVD Setup,” then push right to select. [...]

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    GB 29 GB 28 Rating Control Settings Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight 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 “SETUP MENU” Press the [...]

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    GB 31 GB 30 Changing the Rating Control Passwor d Follow these instructions to change the Rating Control password. 1 Select “Changing Password” Use the up/down to select “Changing Password” from the “Rating Control” menu. 2 Enter New Password Enter a new 4-digit password using the 0–9 buttons on the remote control. 3 Re-enter Password[...]

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    If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, your DVD- VCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system. NOTE: Select “Yes” ONLY if you have connected a DTS-equipped A/V receiver to the Digital Output (optical or coaxial) on the DVD-VCR back panel. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 2 Se[...]

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    GB 35 Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features, such as movie trailers, and information on the cast. Use these buttons to make selections in the Disc menus. 1 DISC MENU Button Press to access the DVD’s Disc menu, if applicable. 2 , or , Use to navigate thro[...]

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    GB 37 GB 36 You can zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification while watching a DVD. 1 Open Zoom Magnifying Glass During Playback or Pause mode, press the ZOOM button to display the “Magnifying Glass icon” on the screen. 2 Position Magnifying Glass Use the , , , to move the magnifying glass to any position on the screen you want to zoom. [...]

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    GB 39 GB 38 A-B Repeat The A-B Repeat function allows you to repeat any segment of a DVD or CD. Simply mark the beginning point (A) and the ending point (B) of the segment you want to review. 1 Select A-B Repeat Function In Play mode, press the REPEAT button, then push left/right to select A-B Repeat. • “A-” will blink when A-B Repeat is sele[...]

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    GB 41 You can insert up to three Bookmarks on your DVDs, so you can jump quickly to your favorite scene or song. 1 Open Bookmark Menu During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “Mark” header will appear on the screen. 2 Select Bookmark Placeholder Push the left/right to move to one of the three bookmark placeholders (- - [...]

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    GB 43 GB 42 DVD Random Playback lets the DVD-VCR set a random order for playback of chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD. 1 Open Playback Mode Menu In Stop mode, press the MODE button. 2 Select Random Play Using the up/down, move the selection arrow to “Random Play,” then push right to select. • The disc will playback automatically in random order.[...]

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    GB 45 GB 44 While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Repeat, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. 1 Still From Play mode, press Play/Pause to still a single frame. 2 Frame Advance From still mode, press SKIP/F.ADV to advance to the next fram[...]

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    GB 47 GB 46 If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. If you want videotapes to rewind automatically when they are done playing, turn on Auto Rewind. NOTE: Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted. 1 Open the “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button. 2 Se[...]

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    GB 49 GB 48 Special Recording Featur es 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 button. Press REC again to resume. 2 Stop Recording Press the STOP button. 3 Watch a Different Channel Press the TV/VCR button on the r[...]

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    GB 51 GB 50 You can set the DVD-VCR to record from a variety of sources, including the Tuner, DVD deck, Line 1 (front) input, or Line 2 (rear) input. The Auto setting will record whatever is currently visible on-screen, as set by the TV VIEW button. 1 Open the “SETUP MENU” Press the SETUP button on the remote control. The “Setup Menu” appea[...]

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    GB 53 GB 52 The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs. 1 Insert Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer. 2[...]

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    GB 55 How to Set a Timer Recording Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab into the VCR deck. The Timer Recording Feature allows you to program up to 16 events at a time to record up to a year in advance. Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever the switch is set to on the back of the DVD-VCR). Before You Begin... • Power on the DVD-VCR • P[...]

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    GB 57 GB 56 If there is a problem with your Timer Recording, the Timer icon will flash on the Front Panel Display and an error message will appear on the On-Screen Display. Once you correct the error, the event will begin if there is still time remaining for that event. You can also clear the event in the Event Summary screen. 1 Tape Missing There [...]

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    GB 59 Index Scan will fast-forward or rewind to the nearest Index Mark, play a few seconds of tape, and then fast-forward or rewind to the next Index Mark. When you find the show you want to watch, press Play. Tip: Use this feature with the Date/Time Stamp to quickly find Timer Recordings on your tapes. For example, when Index Scan stops at an Inde[...]

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    GB 61 Direct Time Search Use Direct Time Search to locate a specific tape location in hours, minutes, and seconds. This is useful for editing purposes, i.e. you can advance the tape directly to the beginning of the desired scene. 1 Open “SEARCH MENU” From Stop or Play mode, press the SEARCH button. 2 Select “Direct Time Search” Using the up[...]

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    GB 63 S-Video/Component V ideo Connections (for DVD) You can ONLY watch the DVD player through the S-Video or Component Video connection method. The tuner and VCR will still be viewed through the RF or line inputs. You must follow the “Alt Video Out” instructions on page 68 to activate your alternative video selection. You can choose EITHER S-V[...]

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    GB 65 Stereo Connections You can enjoy stereo sound when watching movies and TV shows by connecting your DVD-VCR to your home stereo system or stereo TV. 1 Connect DVD-VCR to Stereo Connect RCA cables from the Line Out Left & Right Audio jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to the Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver. If you are using a s[...]

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    GB 67 Connecting Other Video Equipment You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR, including: • An additional VCR • Laser Disc Player • DVD Player • Camcorder • Satellite Receiver • Video Game Since all of these devices use essentially the same connections, they will be described together. 1 Connect Device t[...]

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    GB 69 T echnical 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 2 Stereo audio outputs, RCA Connector, -8dbm, 1.5K Ω AUDIO (DVD only) 2 Digital audio outputs, 1 optical, 1 coaxial VID[...]

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