DVD + VCR: A Merger That Yields Dividends
1. As a general rule, trying to create a new hit product by combining two older ones is a recipe for failure. One recently devised contender, however, may have more appeal than those previous freaks of engineering: the DVD-VCR deck. The idea is to save space by building both a DVD player (glorious picture and sound) and a VCR (the flexibility of playing back and recording tapes) into a single box. There's also a savings in clutter; a DVD-VCR needs only one power outlet, one cable to your TV (depending on the complexity of your system) and miracle of miracles - one remote control. 2. There are two common (Example)___arguments against combination devices of any ilk: First, (1)_____________ one component breaks, you have to (2)_____________ the whole thing in for repair. That's (3)_____________ legitimate concern in DVD-VCR's. The (4)_____________ argument is that you can get superior (5)_____________ by buying each component separately. Fortunately, (6)_____________ isn't true of the typical DVDVCR. These days, (7)_____________ half of its split personality is (8)_____________ of the art. 3. For example, the DVD (9)_____________ offers almost every connector a home-theater nut (10)_____________ dreamed of: front-panel inputs for your camcorder; both stereo and digital sound outputs (the latter for surround-sound systems); and composite, S-video and component jacks for the video signal. Like most other DVD players, these decks also play music CD's, video CD's, MP3 music discs you've burned on your computer. 4. On the VCR side, few models offer VCR Plus+, the anti-complexity feature that lets you program a recording just by plugging in a code printed in the newspaper TV listings. Otherwise, though, these are thoroughly modern VCR's, complete with hi-fi stereo sound, four video heads for stable freeze-frames and auto-clock setting. 5. You do pay a small premium for all of this spacesaving goodness. A DVD-VCR costs about $200, which is slightly more than you'd pay for a standalone DVD player and VCR. But did I mention there's only one remote control? 6. You can find DVD-VCR's from almost every electronics company you've ever heard of, and a few you haven't. I tested the latest from Philips, Panasonic, JVC, Samsung and Go Video. The DVD features are generally identical, both to one another and to stand-alone DVD players - which is to say, excellent. The VCR features are the primary differentiators. 7. Only 10 inches deep, the Philips DVD740VR (about $200) is the best bet for shallow shelves. Its "tape inserted" front-panel light spares you the humiliating experience of trying to shove a tape into a machine that already contains one. Unfortunately, unlike some of its rivals, the Philips model doesn't offer progressive-scan DVD playback - a statement that's sure to disappoint home-video enthusiasts (and baffle everyone else). Progressive scan is a great feature if you own, or may someday own, an HDTVready television, because its signal gives you an even clearer, more brilliant picture. 8. Another disappointment is that this model rewinds tapes with all the speed of a sleepy slug: nearly four minutes for a two-hour tape. Furthermore, the Philips designers - or perhaps its lawyers - chose to omit what you might assume to be a screamingly obvious feature of a combo device: You can't copy a disc onto a tape. Of course, no deck lets you copy commercial DVD movies to tape. But what about a DVD you made yourself on a computer? That should be fair game, and so should audio CD's (which, after all, you can copy onto audiocassettes). It seems churlish of Philips to close such a handy window of opportunity. 9. Panasonic's PV-D4752 ($240), a 15-pounder that requires a shelf four inches deeper than the Philips does, can't copy discs to tape, either, and it's one of the most expensive combos on the market. Still, it has its perks. For example, its VCR can fast-forward in one-minute increments. 10. There is one model that entails relatively few compromises: the Samsung DVD-V2500 ($230) and the Go Video DVR5100 ($205). That's right, one; it's essentially the same deck sold by different companies. It's an easy-to-use, cleanly designed machine that can rewind a two-hour tape in a blazing 68 seconds - a feature you'll appreciate when your movie ends just before its rental deadline. Smart features abound: for example, you get to hear DVD sound when you're fast-forwarding at double speed. The remote's jog dial permits precision rewinding and fast-forwarding of a tape or disc. 11. The truth is, all of these decks save you space, cables and remote controls (and make great lastminute Christmas gifts). They prove that despite the bad reputation of gizmo mergers, some combinations make overwhelming, natural sense. Remember that the next time you take a photo with your cellphone.

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I. VOCABULARY (1 point) Complete the paragraph(s) in the text with the best words from the box below. Example ___ arguments ______ 1. ___ __________________ 2. _________________________ 3. _________________________ 4. _________________________ 5. _________________________ 6. _________________________ 7. _________________________ 8. _________________________ 9. _________________________ 10. _________________________ a arguments each ever features if portion second state take that
II. HEADINGS (1 point) Choose the best heading from the box for each of the paragraphs from the text. Example: Paragraph 1 ___A_ 11. Paragraph 3 _____ 12. Paragraph 4 _____ 13. Paragraph 6 _____ 14. Paragraph 7 _____ 15. Paragraph 8 _____ 16. Paragraph 10 _____ A. Saving space and clutter B. One models with two brands C. A variey of producers D. Modern VCR features E. Some pros and cons of the Philips F. The inability to copy discs G. Connecting media
III. REFERENCE (1 point) What do the underlined words in the sentence refer to? Example: the latter for surround-sound systems "(par. 3) _______digital sound outputs______ 17. these are thoroughly modern VCR's, (par. 4) ______________________________ 18. I tested the latest (par. 6) ______________________________ 19. its signal gives you an even clearer, more brilliant picture (par. 7) ______________________________ 20. Another disappointment is that this model (par. 8) ______________________________ IV. GEN. COMPRENSION (2 points) Indicate if the following statements are true (T), false (F) or if there is not enough information (N) based only on the information in the text. Example: The author believes that the government should give money to airlines. _F 21. The author believes that few combo products are successful. ___ 22. The DVD-VCRs are usually cheaper than the individual components. ___ 23. Sony doesn't make a DVD-VCR ___ 24. The Panasonic model is one of the cheapest reviewed. ___ 25. The Samsung DVD-V2500 costs less than $200. ___

DVR5100

Users Guide

Unpack Your DVD+VCR

DVD+VCR unit Remote control 1.5V AA batteries (2) Coaxial cable Stereo audio/video cable Users guide Read Me First/Quick Reference Guide Warranty registration card

Insert Batteries

Remove battery cover. Insert two 1.5V AA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+/-). Replace cover.
Coaxial Cable Audio/Video Cable

DVR5100 DVD+VCR

Copyright/Trademarks
Go-Video is a registered trademark of SONICblue Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright 2002. SONICblue Corp. All rights reserved. ii

Table of Contents

1 - Getting Started 1
Welcome......1 Playable Media.....1 Remote Control Overview....2 Front Panel Overview.....4 Front Panel Features.....4 Front Panel Display Indicators....5 Rear Panel Overview.....6

2 - Connections 7

Basic Connections......7 Advanced Connections....8 S-Video Connections.....8 Component Video/Progressive Video Out Connections...9 Stereo Receiver Connections.....10 Audio/Video Receiver Connections....11 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections....12 Alternative Cable Box Connection....13 Other Audio/Video Connections....14 Go-Port Connections.....14

3 - Setup 15

About Menu Navigation.....15 Auto Setup.....15 Setup Menu......16
Child Lock......16 RF Output Channel.....17 Panel Display.....17 Language/Langue/Idioma.....17 VCR Setup......18 Date/Time Stamp.....18 Auto Play/Rewind......18 Auto Repeat......19 Record Source.....19 Clock Setup......20 Auto Clock Set......20 Daylight Savings.....20 Time Zone......21 Clock Set Channel......21 Set Clock Manually.....22 Channel Setup.....23 Tuner Band.....23 Auto Channel Search.....23 Show Weak Channels....24 Add/Delete Channels.....24 DVD Setup.....25 TV Aspect Ratio.....25 Black Level.....25 Language/Audio Setup.....26 Audio Language.....26 Subtitle Language.....26 Disc Menu Language.....27 Dynamic Compression.....27 Dolby Digital Decoder.....28 DTS Decoder.....28
Rating Control Setup.....29 Set/Change Rating Level....29 Change Password.....29 Remote Control Setup.....30

4 - Basic Operations 33

Basic Disc Playback.....33 To Play a DVD, CD or VCD.....33 Additional Disc Playback Options....34 Basic VCR Playback....34 To Play a VHS Tape.....34 Additional VCR Playback Options.....35 Basic VCR Recording.....36 To Record to VHS Tape.....36 Options During Recording.....37 One-Touch Recording.....37 Copying DVD to VHS.....38 To copy a DVD to VHS tape.....38 Timer Recording.....39 To Set a Timer Recording.....39 Timer Recording Errors.....40 Complete Program Record (CPR).....40 MP3 Playback.....41

5 - Advanced Features 43

Special Playback Features....43 Title/Chapter/Time.....43 Angle.....43 Zoom......44
Subtitle......44 Audio.....44 3D Sound.....45 Repeat Title/Chapter.....45 Bookmarks.....45 Random Playback......46 Programmed Playback.....46 Commercial Advance.....46 Marking Commercials.....46 Skipping Commercials.....48 Search Features.....49 About Index Marks.....49 Index Search/Scan......49 Blank Search.....50 Direct Time Search.....50 Return to 0:00:00.....51 Movie Advance......51
6 - Help 53 DVR5100 DVD+VCR
Troubleshooting.....53 Customer Service Information.....53 Frequently Asked Questions....53 Technical Specifications....55 Warranty......56 Safety......57 Important Safety Instructions....57 Safety/Regulatory Information.....60

Chapter 1 :: Welcome

Getting Started
Connections Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of this Go-Video DVD+VCR. In case warranty service is required, please take a moment to attach your receipt to this manual and write down your Serial Number, located on the back panel of the DVD+VCR: __________________________________.

Playable Media

This DVD+VCR can play discs/videotapes with the following logos: DVD VHS Dolby Digital DTS CD-Audio VCD MP3 files burned on CD-R/RW Stereo Hi-Fi NTSC Region 1 DVD-R, CD-ROM, CD-G, photo CD, and CD-i discs cannot be played on this DVD player.

Advanced Features

Basic Operations
:: Remote Control Overview
sion; to program the remote, see page 30. TRK+/- While a tape is playing, press to manually adjust tracking (i.e., to remove white lines from the screen). AUTO Press to resume automatic tracking (VCR only). 0-9 Use to select channels and set menu items. 100+/3D SOUND Press to select cable channels 100 and above. Also press to activate the 3D Sound feature, which creates the illusion of surround sound with only two speakers (DVD only). VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume. MUTE Press to turn audio on or off. DVD Press to set the remote control to operate the DVD deck. REWIND AA In DVD mode, press to skip to the previous track. In VCR mode, press to rewind the tape. Press and hold to scan backward during playback. STOP J Press to stop playback. CLK/CTR Press to view the clock, tape counter, or time remaining on the front panel display. TITLE/REPLAY Press to display DVD title menus (for discs with multiple titles only). In VCR playback mode, press to replay the last 30 seconds. ARROW KEYS Y/B/A/" Press to navigate in the menu system, see page 15. SETUP/ENTER Press to display the DVD+VCR menu system and confirm menu settings. RECORD Press once to start recording in the VCR deck. Press repeatedly to add recording time in 30-minute increments. MODE/REPEAT Press to set the Play Mode to Random or Programmed Play. Also press to set the Repeat Mode to Title or Chapter/ Track repeat (DVD only).
POWER Press to power the DVD+VCR on or off. TV CONTROL Press to set the remote control to operate your televi-
18 SP/SLP Press to set the VCR record speed to SP (Standard Play) or SLP (Super Long Play). SLP is three times longer than
19 SUBTITLE Press to select available subtitle languages (DVD only). 20 JOG SHUTTLE Rotate to scan forward and backward at variable speeds. 21 EJECT In VCR mode, press to eject the tape from the VCR deck. In DVD mode, press to open and close the DVD disc

drawer.

a. RF Out Use if you have an older television with only a basic antenna input:

Antenna/Cable

DVD+VCR
b. Line Out Use for better sound and picture quality if your television has
Power on DVD+VCR & TV Plug the DVD+VCR power cord into a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet, and turn on your television and DVD+VCR. 4 Select Channel 3 or Line If you used the RF Out connection, tune your television to channel 3. If you used the Line Out connection, set your television to its Line or Aux input. The Language/Langue/Idioma menu should appear on your television screen. Please proceed with Auto Setup on page 15. In order to view the setup menus, you MUST connect the DVD+VCR to your television with the RF or Line Out connections, even if you plan to use the S-Video or Component Video outputs. If you are not getting a good picture, try changing the RF Output to channel 4; see page 17.

Television

audio/video inputs: Connect the supplied audio/video cable from the LINE OUT jacks on the DVD+VCR back panel to the line in jacks on your television.
Connect the supplied coaxial cable from the OUT (TO TV) jack on the DVD+VCR back panel to the antenna in jack on your television.

:: Advanced Connections

S-Video Connections
Use for improved picture quality when watching DVD movies. Before you begin, please note the following: Your television must be equipped with an S-Video input. You can only watch the DVD player through the S-Video output. The VCR, tuner and menu system are only available through the RF Out or Line Out connection, see page 7. 1 Connect S-Video to TV Connect an S-Video cable from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the S-Video input on your television. 2 Connect Stereo or Digital Audio to TV Connect stereo audio cables from the Line Out jacks on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the line in jacks on your television or stereo receiver, OR connect the coaxial or optical digital audio output to your audio/video receiver; see page 11. Remember: You can only watch the DVD player through the SVideo output.You must use the basic RF or Line Out connection to watch VHS movies or to view DVD+VCR setup menus, see page 7.
Component Video/Progressive Video Out Connections
Use for superior picture quality when watching DVD movies. Before you begin, please note the following: Your television must be equipped with Component Video inputs. You can only watch the DVD player through the Component Video outputs. The VCR, tuner and menu system are only available through the RF Out or Line Out connection, see page 7. If your television has Progressive Video inputs, you can enjoy even better video quality by switching from 480i (interlace) to 480p (progressive) video out, see details below. 1 Connect Component Video to TV Connect a component video cable from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the component video inputs on your television. Be sure to correctly match each of the cables (red, green and blue) to their corresponding jacks on the DVD+VCR and TV. 2 Connect Stereo or Digital Audio to TV Connect stereo audio cables from the Line Out jacks on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the line in jacks on your television or stereo receiver, OR connect the coaxial or optical digital audio output to your audio/video receiver; see page 11. 3 Select Interlaced or Progressive Video Out If your television is equipped with Progressive Video inputs, set the PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUT switch on the back of the DVD+VCR to 525p (480p) VIDEO OUT. If it is not, set the switch to 525i (480i) VIDEO OUT. Remember: You can only watch the DVD player through the Component Video outputs.You must use the basic RF or Line Out connection to watch VHS movies or to view DVD+VCR setup menus, see page 7.

:: Setup Menu

Child Lock
The Child Lock feature disables the front panel keys so the DVD+VCR can only be operated with the remote control. To enable Child Lock: 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. 2 Press Y/B and " to select and set Child Lock as follows: OFF Child Lock is off. The front panel keys are fully functional. ON Child Lock is on. The front panel keys are locked. You must use the remote control to disable Child Lock and resume normal front panel operation. Auto Play and Auto Power On are also disabled when Child Lock is on.

RF Output Channel

The RF Output Channel is the channel you tune your television to when using the DVD+VCR with an RF connection (see page 7). You can choose either channel 3 (the default setting) or 4. 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. 2 Press Y/B and " to select RF Output CH. 3 Press SETUP/ENTER to confirm that you would like to change the RF Output Channel; or press RETURN to cancel. 4 When prompted, tune your television to channel 3 or 4 and press SETUP/ ENTER.

Panel Display

The Panel Display feature allows you to dim the front panel display. 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. 2 Press Y/B and " to select and set Panel Display as follows: AUTO The Front Panel Display will dim between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and during DVD playback. BRIGHT The Front Panel Display will remain bright. DIM The Front Panel Display will remain dim. OFF The Front Panel Display will remain off.

Language/Langue/Idioma

You can select one of three languages for the DVD+VCR menu system: English, French or Spanish. 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. 2 Press Y/B and " to select and set Language/Langue/Idioma to English, French or Spanish. The entire Setup Menu will be translated each time you press ".

:: VCR Setup

For Channel Setup menu, please see page 23.

Date/Time Stamp

The Date/Time Stamp will superimpose the date and time on VHS recordings. 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. 2 Press Y/B and " to select VCR Setup Menu. 3 Press Y/B and " to select and set Date/Time Stamp as follows: TIMER The date, time, and record source will be stamped briefly at the start of timer recordings only. ALL The date, time, and record source will be stamped briefly at the start of all recordings. NONE The date, time, and record source will not be stamped.

TV Aspect Ratio

Black Level
Black Level allows you to set the reference level for black in the video signal: 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. 2 Press Y/B and " to select DVD Setup Menu. 3 Press Y/B and " to select and set Black Level as follows: LOW Enhanced black level for increased brightness/contrast when viewing DVDs. HIGH Standard NTSC reference black level for consistent brightness/contrast across all sources.

:: Language/Audio Setup

Audio Language
Select your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks: 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. 2 Press Y/B and " to select DVD Setup Menu. 3 Press Y/B and " to select Language/Audio Setup. 4 Press Y/B and " to select Audio Language. 5 Press Y/B and " to select the desired Audio Language, and then press SETUP/ ENTER. Select ORIGINAL to select the discs default Audio Language. Select MORE to view additional languages. Languages vary from disc to disc. The disc itself may override your selection.

Subtitle Language

Select your preferred language for DVD subtitles: 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. 2 Press Y/B and " to select DVD Setup Menu. 3 Press Y/B and " to select Language/Audio Setup. 4 Press Y/B and " to select Subtitle Language. 5 Press Y/B and " to select the desired Subtitle Language, and then press SETUP/ ENTER. Select AUTO to select the discs default Subtitle Language. Select MORE to view additional languages. Subtitles vary from disc to disc. The disc itself may override your selection. 26

Disc Menu Language

Select your preferred language for DVD disc menus: 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. 2 Press Y/B and " to select DVD Setup Menu. 3 Press Y/B and " to select Language/Audio Setup. 4 Press Y/B and " to select Disc Menu Language. 5 Press Y/B and " to select the desired Disc Menu Language, and then press SETUP/ ENTER. Select MORE to view additional languages. Languages vary from disc to disc. The disc itself may override your selection.

Dynamic Compression

Dynamic Compression narrows the total dynamic range of the DVD soundtrack, so quiet passages will be louder and loud passages will be softer. This is convenient for watching movies late at night, or whenever you want to constrain the volume to a steady level. 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. 2 Press Y/B and " to select DVD Setup Menu. 3 Press Y/B and " to select Language/Audio Setup. 4 Press Y/B and " to select and set Dynamic Compression as follows: OFF Dynamic compression is off. ON Dynamic compression is on.

Set/Change Rating Level

Change Password
9 Press SETUP/ENTER. Press Y/B and " to select DVD Setup Menu. Press Y/B and " to select Rating Control. Use the 0-9 keys to enter the current password. Press Y/B and " to select Change Password. Use the 0-9 keys to enter the new password. Use the 0-9 keys to re-enter the same password. A menu will appear to indicate whether or not the password has been successfully changed. Press SETUP/ENTER to continue. Press RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu system. 29

Advanced Features Help

:: Remote Control Setup
Follow these steps to program the remote control to operate many brands of television: 1 Turn on your television. 2 Press and hold the TV CONTROL key on the DVD+VCR remote control while entering the 2-digit code for your brand of television with the 0-9 keys (see table below). If the television advances to the next active channel, programming is complete!
Daewoo Emerson Hitachi JVC LG Loewe Magnavox Mitsubishi Newsan (S. America) Noblex (S.America) Panasonic RCA Samsung Sanyo Sharp Sony Telefunken Toshiba Zenith
06, 08, 12 07, 29 01, 14, 15, 23 05, 20 02, 16, 17
If the television does not respond, try another 2-digit code. If there is more than one code for your brand of television, try them all until one works. To control your television, press the TV CONTROL key, then try any of the following keys: 0-9 VOL +/ CH Y/B MUTE When the remote control is in TV mode, it WILL NOT operate your DVD+VCR. For DVD+VCR operation, press the DVD or VCR key. Even if your specific brand of television is not listed, you still may be able to program the remote. Try each of the codes until the TV advances to the next active channel.
Chapter 4 :: Basic Disc Playback

To Play a DVD, CD or VCD

Basic Operations Help Advanced Features
Press EJECT on the remote control or front panel to open the disc drawer. The DVD+VCR will power on automatically when you open the disc drawer. Place the disc in the drawer with the label side facing up. If the disc has two sides, place the disc with the desired side facing up. Press EJECT again to close the disc drawer. Press PLAY/PAUSE "/|| on the remote contol or front panel to begin playback. Many discs will begin playback automatically when the disc drawer closes. If the DVD has a disc menu, or more than one title, the disc menu may appear. If so, press Y/B & A/" to highlight menu items, then press SETUP/ENTER to make selections. If the disc is scratched, dirty, or not encoded for Region 1, you will receive an error message and the disc will not play.
Additional Disc Playback Options
To freeze playback, press PLAY/PAUSE "/||. To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE "/||. To skip to the next or previous chapter/track, press FF "" or REW AA. To scan forward or backward at variable speeds during playback, press and hold FF "" or REW AA. To play in slow motion at variable speeds, first press PLAY/PAUSE "/||, and then press FF "". Each press will increase the rate of slow motion playback (DVD only). You can also use the jog shuttle for slow motion playback. To stop playback, press STOP J once. To resume playback from the same place on the disc, press PLAY/PAUSE "/||. To stop playback completely and restart the disc, press STOP J twice.

:: Basic VCR Playback

To Play a VHS Tape
Insert a standard VHS tape into the VCR deck. The DVD+VCR will power on automatically when you insert the tape. Press PLAY/PAUSE "/|| to begin playback. If the tape is missing the record safety tab and Auto Play is turned on, the tape will begin playing automatically, see page 18.
Additional VCR Playback Options
To freeze playback, press PLAY/PAUSE "/||. To advance one frame at a time when paused, press SKIP/F.ADV. To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE "/||. To visually scan forward and backward at 5 times normal speed, press and RELEASE FF "" or REW AA, or use the jog shuttle. To visually scan forward and backward at 7 times normal speed, press and HOLD FF "" or REW AA, or use the jog shuttle. To scan ahead during playback in one-minute increments up to 5 minutes, press SKIP/F.ADV 1-5 times. To replay the last 30 seconds of tape during playback, press TITLE/ REPLAY. To gradually increase the cue speed, rotate the JOG SHUTTLE wheel clockwise. To gradually decrease the review speed, rotate the JOG SHUTTLE wheel counter-clockwise. To adjust tracking manually during playback, press TRK +/-. To resume automatic tracking, press AUTO. For VCR recording features, see page 36. For Timer Recording, see page 39.

:: Basic VCR Recording

To Record to VHS Tape
Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. If the record safety tab is removed, the tape will eject if you try to record. Press SP/SLP to set the record speed to: SP Standard Play, for best quality. SLP Super Long Play, for maximum recording time (3 times longer than SP). Use the 0-9 keys or the CH Y/B keys to select the channel you wish to record. Press RECORD to start recording. To record from an external device, connect the device to the rear (Line 1) or front (Line 2) audio/video inputs, press TV VIEW until you see Line 1 or Line 2, then press REC F.

Options During Recording

To pause recording, press PLAY/PAUSE "/||. To resume recording, press RECORD F again. To stop recording, press STOP J. To watch another television program while you are recording, press TV/ VCR to switch to TV mode, then select a different channel on your television. To watch a DVD while you are recording, press DVD to select the DVD deck, then press PLAY/PAUSE "/||.

One-Touch Recording

To add recording time in 30-minute increments, press RECORD F repeatedly. OTR appears on the on-screen display, followed by the number of minutes the DVD+VCR will record. Continue pressing RECORD F to add up to 9 hours and 30 minutes of continuous recording. When the recording time has elapsed, the DVD+VCR will stop. If you press POWER during One-Touch Recording, the DVD+VCR will turn off automatically when the recording time has elapsed. To cancel OTR, press STOP J.

:: Copying DVD to VHS

To copy a DVD to VHS tape
3 Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer. Insert a VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. Press COPY on the DVD+VCR front panel. The DVD will begin playback and the VCR will begin recording. If the DVD disc menu appears, press PLAY/PAUSE "/|| to begin copying. When the DVD is finished playing, press VCR on the remote control and then press STOP J to end the copy. You must stop the copy process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the DVD may replay and record over and over again. 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.

:: Timer Recording

3 Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press Y/B and " to select Set Timer Recording. If the clock has not been set, the Clock Setup Menu will appear. You MUST set the clock before you can program a Timer Recording (see page 22). Press Y/B and " or use the 0-9 keys as directed to: Choose an event number (1-8). Set the event date and time (month, day, hour, minute, and AM/PM) Set the event length (hours and minutes). Press Y/B and " or use the 1-4 keys to set the event type: Once Records the event once. M-F Records the event Monday through Friday. Weekly Records the event once a week. Always Records the event every day. Press Y/B and " or use the 1-3 keys to set the record source: Ch## Records from television. Use the 0-9 keys to enter the channel you wish to record. If you are recording from a cable box, set the Record Source to channel 2, 3, or 4 -- whichever channel your cable box uses -- and then select the channel to record on the cable box. Line 1 Records from an external source connected to the rear line inputs. Line 2 Records from an external source connected to the front line inputs. Press Y/B and " or use the 1-3 keys to set the record speed: Auto Activates Complete Program Record (see page 40). SP Sets the record speed to Standard Play. Use for best quality (a T-120 tape will record for 2 hours). SLP Sets the record speed to Super Long Play. Use for maximum recording time (a T- 120 tape will record for 6 hours). Press RETURN to confirm and view a summary of the event, as well as any other programmed events. Select another event number or press RETURN to exit. The event is now stored in memory and will record at the scheduled time. It is not necessary to turn the DVD+VCR off or put it into a Timer mode; the event will record regardless of the state of the DVD+VCR. 39

Getting Started Help Advanced Features Basic Operations Setup Connections

To Set a Timer Recording

The Timer indicator will light when an event is programmed. If there is an error, the Timer indicator will blink (see Timer Recording Errors below). To delete an event, use Y/B and " to select it, then press CLEAR.

Timer Recording Errors

Tape Missing Insert a VHS tape in the VCR deck. Tape Missing Tab Insert a VHS tape with a record safety tab. Deck Not Ready The VCR deck is already in use. Select the VCR deck,

then press STOP J.

delete one of the events, or allow them to overlap. If you allow them to overlap, the event with the earliest starting time will be completely recorded, then the remainder of the event with the next earliest starting time will be recorded. Event List Full Press ENTER to view the list of events. Select an event to delete, and then press CLEAR. Event in the Past If you try to create an event that is in the past, you will receive an error message. However if the event started in the past, but has not ended yet, the deck will begin recording immediately.
Overlapping Events If two events overlap, you will be prompted to
Complete Program Record (CPR)
Complete Program Record (CPR) automatically adjusts the recording speed so you dont run out of tape before the recording is complete. When Record Speed is set to Auto, the DVD+VCR will begin recording in SP. It will then calculate how much time is remaining on the tape and adjust the record speed to SLP if necessary. If there is not enough room to record the entire show, the DVD+VCR will record in SLP until the end of the tape is reached.

:: MP3 Playback

MP3 is a popular music format which allows you to compress music files up to 1/12 of their original size while retaining near CD quality sound. Your DVDVCR can playback MP3 files burned onto a CD-R/RW disc. 1 Insert a CD-R/RW disc with MP3 files into the DVD deck. After a brief delay to read the disc, the main MP3 menu will appear and the first song on the disc will begin playing. 2 Press Y/B to select the folder on the CD-R/RW which contains the MP3 files you want to hear, then press SETUP/ENTER to select. If there are no folders on the CD-R/RW, skip to Step 3. 3 Press Y/B to select the desired MP3 file. If there are more than 8 MP3 files in the selected folder, push A/" to view additional MP3 files. File names may be abbreviated. Press RETURN to back up and select another folder. 4 Press SETUP/ENTER to play the selected song. While the song is playing, press Y/B to browse through other folders. 5 Press STOP J to stop playback. 6 While in stop mode, you can press MODE/REPEAT to choose Random or Program Play: In Random mode, all tracks on the MP3 disc will play in random order. In Program Play mode, use the Y/B and RETURN keys to set a custom playback order. To ensure proper playback of discs burned from MP3 files, make sure the files have been recorded at a bit rate of at least 128 kbps. If there are any gaps (blank data) on multi-session discs, you may experience playback problems. On discs that are recorded with a Variable Bit Rate(VBR), e.g. from 32 to 320 kbps, the sound may cut in and out.

3D Sound

3D Audio is an enhanced audio mode that creates the illusion of Surround Sound with only two speakers. This feature uses Spatializer N-2-2 digital virtual surround processing. To activate 3D Sound: 1 Press 3D SOUND during DVD playback. 2 Press Y/B to turn 3D Sound On or Off. 3 Press SETUP/ENTER again to confirm your selection. Portions of this product are licensed from Desper Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. 19972001 Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Spatializer, Spatializer N-2-2, and the circlein-square device are trademarks of Desper Products, Inc.

Repeat Title/Chapter

To repeat a Title/Chapter of a DVD (or a Disc/Track of a CD): 1 Press MODE/REPEAT during DVD playback. 2 Press A/" to select Title/Chapter (DVD), or Disc/ Track (CD). 3 Press SETUP/ENTER to begin repeating your selection. 4 To cancel the selected Repeat mode, press MODE/REPEAT, press A/" to highlight Off, then press SETUP/ENTER.
Bookmarks allow you to jump quickly to your favorite scenes in a DVD movie. To set up to three bookmarks: 1 Press BOOKMARK during DVD playback. 2 Press A/" to move to one of the three bookmark placeholders (- - -). The selected placeholder will blink. 3 Press SETUP/ENTER at the beginning of the scene you want to mark. The placeholder will change to a number (1, 2 or 3) and the bookmark is set. 4 Press BOOKMARK to exit. 45

Bookmarks

To jump to a bookmark, press BOOKMARK, press A/" to move to a saved bookmark, then press PLAY/PAUSE "/||. To cancel a bookmark, press BOOKMARK, press A/" to move to a saved bookmark, then press CLEAR.

Random Playback

To play DVD Chapters or CD Tracks in random order: 1 Press MODE/REPEAT while a DVD/CD is in Stop mode. 2 Press Y/B and " to select Random Play. The disc will play back automatically in random order. 3 Press CLEAR to cancel Random Play. Random Off will appear on the OSD.

Programmed Playback

Programmed Playback lets you play DVD chapters or CD tracks in a custom order. 1 Press MODE/REPEAT while a DVD/CD is in Stop mode. 2 Press Y/B and " to select Programmed Play. 3 Press Y/B to select the first chapter/track in your desired playback list, then press SETUP/ ENTER to add it to your playlist 4 Repeat this process until all chapters/tracks are added in the desired order. To change a selection, press CLEAR. 5 When finished adding Chapters/Tracks, press PLAY/PAUSE. The disc will play in the programmed order. 6 To cancel Programmed Play, open the disc drawer or press CLEAR. Program Off will appear on the OSD.

:: Commercial Advance

Marking Commercials
If you have ever wanted to watch TV without commercials, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is for you. The first step is to mark groups of commercials while recording a TV show. 1 Press SETUP/ENTER. 2 Press Y/B and " to select VCR Setup Menu. 46
Press Y/B and " to select Commercial Advance. Press Y/B and " to select and set Mark Commercials as follows: YES Commercial groups will be marked during VHS recording. NO Commercial groups will not be marked during VHS recording. Insert a videotape in the VHS deck. Record a television show using one of the three basic methods: Basic Recording See page 36 One-Touch Recording See page 37. Timer Recording See page 39. Press STOP J or allow the preset recording time to run out; e.g. One-Touch Recording and Timer Recording have preset recording times. When recording is stopped, the VCR will alert you that, The VCR will begin marking commercials in 59 seconds. No action is required to mark the commercials on the recording; simply wait 59 seconds for the confirmation screen to count down. If you are not present for the 59-second countdown, the VCR will automatically mark the commercials anyway; e.g., if you set a Timer Recording or One Touch Recording and the TV is turned off, the commercials will still be marked. To cancel, press STOP on the VHS deck and the commercials will not be marked. When the 59 seconds have elapsed, the VCR will rewind to the start of the recording, and then search forward and mark groups of commercials. This process takes approximately 15 minutes for each hour of recorded tape. The VCR will stop when finished. Rewind the tape and proceed to Skipping Commercials. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
When you use Timer Recording to record two consecutive shows on the same channel, program each show separately so that the prologues and epilogues are not automatically skipped. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE will only mark recordings longer than 20 minutes.

Auto Setup did not find all channels. No audio when playing VHS tapes. No picture. Poor picture quality on VCR.
If a cable box is connected, the DVD+VCR will only find the cable box output channel. Use the alternative cable box hookup. You may be watching video from the S-Video or Component video output. Use the RF or Line connection to play VHS tapes. Press TV/VCR until the VCR indicator lights on the front panel display. Set RF Output to channel 4; see page 17. Set RF Output to channel 4; see page 17. Adjust tracking with AUTO and TRK -/+ keys. Clean video heads with nonabrasive head cleaning tape. Remove all obstacles and point directly at DVD+VCR. Make sure batteries are fresh and properly installed. Press DVD or VCR key. If you press DVD key, remote will only operate the DVD deck. If you press VCR key, remote will only operate the VCR deck. Turn power off, then turn power on again. Inspect tape/disc slots for foreign objects. Unplug DVD+VCR for 10 seconds, then plug it in again. If it still doesnt work, unplug overnight (at least 6 hours), then plug it in again. If the clock is still set, you havent unplugged it long enough. If it still doesnt work, DVD+VCR must be serviced by an authorized service center. Set DVD+VCR to cable box output channel 2, 3 or 4, then select desired channel on cable box. Set clock to correct time. Use tape with record safety tab. Place adhesive tape over record safety tab opening. Auto Play/Rewind is enabled. To turn off; see page 18. To display tape counters, the VCR deck requires control track, which is only present on prerecorded tapes. Tape may be blank (snow appears on screen). If so, menus and on-screen display cannot be shown. Stop tape or record on tape to enable displays.

Remote not working.

On-screen display shows Error. DVD+VCR doesnt work.
Cannot record from cable box.
Cannot Timer Record. Tape ejects during copy or record. VCR automatically plays and rewinds. Tape counters not moving on VCR deck. No menu or on-screen displays.
TV shows blue screen. Power button blinking.
If current channel is too weak to display clear picture, a blue screen is displayed. Double-check antenna connections or tuner settings. Unit is in Auto Power Off mode. If you press POWER while rewinding, copying, Timer Recording or OneTouch Recording, the unit will automatically turn off when that function is complete. Press POWER to toggle Auto Power on and off. Connect TV and DVD+VCR with audio/video cables. If your TV and DVD+VCR are connected with an RF coaxial cable, you will only hear stereo sound if the DVD+VCR is turned off.

No stereo sound.

:: Technical Specifications